College Football's Imperfect Top 10

Wouldn't it be refreshing if the pollsters strayed a bit from the norm?  Here now is my top 10, with an explanation of why each of the schools has no business being there.

Florida Gators (7-1)

Because if that official had actually cared enough to call that offensive pass interference penalty on Gator WR Louis Murphy, the Georgia game would have been a slightly more pedestrian, 32-point win.

  USC Trojans (7-1)

Because beating winless Washington by 56 at home is just as impressive as beating the Huskies' in-state rival, 1-8 Washington State, by 69 on the road.

Alabama Crimson Tide (9-0)

Because Nick Saban's contract money goes a loooooong way, especially towards paying off the likes of Arkansas State to play in Tuscaloosa in early November.

Texas Tech Red Raiders (9-0)

Because the adoring throng of Tech faithful acted as if it had no clue how to handle gridiron euphoria, encompassing the edges of the field like the spectators at a cockfight in the waning seconds against Texas.

Penn State Nittany Lions (9-0)

Because Joe Paterno's khakis-and-white-socks-with-black-shoes combination is undoubtedly one of college football's most indelible images. It's just too bad the incredible thickness of the long-rim spectacles takes off some of the luster.

Texas Longhorns (8-1)

Because Colt McCoy didn't take the time to pry his tear-logged mug from that towel the entire second half long enough to watch the defense give his offense a shot in Lubbock.

Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-1)

Because Cowboy financial backer and oil tycoon Boone Pickens can't wait for gas prices to go back up so he can afford to put the finishing touches on that jewel-encrusted crown for head coach Mike Gundy.

  Oklahoma Sooners (8-1)

Because any Big 12 team with a pulse that has played Nebraska on national television has found it just as easy to put up 50+ points on the Cornhuskers.

Utah Utes (9-0)

Because we are all bracing for the inevitability of a loss this coming weekend to No.12 TCU and then another setback two weeks later against BYU.

Boise State Broncos (8-0)

Because the infatuation with the Smurf Turf is wearing off to the point where we are wondering what else there is to see in Idaho.

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