BlogPollin': Week 2

RANK	TEAM	RECORD	PREVIOUS
1		2-0	-
2		2-0	-
3		2-0	-
4		2-0	-
5		2-0	3
6		2-0	1
7		2-0	-1
8		1-1	2
9		1-1	2
10		1-0	3
11		2-0	2
12		1-0	2
13		1-1	8
14		1-1	1
15		2-0	1
16		1-1	3
17		2-0	5
18		2-0	7
19		2-0	2
20		2-0	6
21		2-0	1
22		2-0	10
23		2-0	-
24		1-0	-
25		2-0	8

Shameless homer: I know Ohio State’s ranking looks bad and it looks even worse when you consider that I moved them up after a loss.  But, vigilant readers know rankings are not always subject to a draconian win-loss analysis.  So, when a team hangs blow for blow with the best program in the country, it stands to reason that they should be viewed as a very good team.

Up top: That static top four is deceiving.  USC was a tempting choice to be placed at No. 2 but I tend to think Texas’ early struggles against Wyoming were nothing to be worried about.  Has Florida played a game yet?  Let’s just assume they are 2-0.

Mid-major explanation: “You hate the non-BCS conferences!  You need to give them more respect!”  I hear that all the time.  So, let me respond.  “Yes and no.”

BYU clocks in at No. 15 based on a once-in-a-lifetime victory against a team that was shell shocked after losing the Heisman Trophy winner.  And, before you say it I know they were playing OU tough in the first half while they had Bradford.  But the Sooners were starting to find a groove as the half ended averaging more than 10 yards/play over their final 9 plays.  I have no doubt that Stoops’ staff would have made adjustments at the half that would have resulted in a comfortable OU win.  Instead, the entire offense was stunned into awfulness.  It happens to college kids. At this moment, I truly believe that if a Landry-led Oklahoma team played BYU this weekend they will would win comfortably.  If BYU can take out Florida State this weekend (and they are 7.5-point favorite) I will take it all back.