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08-03-2006, 09:37 PM
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Serenity now
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2006 BCS, polls, Bowl Predictions and computer ratings
First poll tomorrow morning...
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USA TODAY Top 25 poll unveiled Friday
From staff reports
When the curtain dropped on the 2005 season, Texas was left standing as national champions after a memorable 41-38 defeat of Southern California in the Rose Bowl. Where the Longhorns will start their title defense will be unveiled with the release of the USA TODAY Top 25 Coaches' poll on Friday at 5 a.m. ET.
The biggest obstacle for Mack Brown's team is the loss of superstar quarterback Vince Young, who used his arm and feet to power the school to its first title in 35 years. Untested freshmen Colt McCoy and Jevan Sneed are vying to replace Young and their performance will dictate how the Texas offense performs.
Two teams eager for a shot at knocking off the Longhorns will be Ohio State and Southern California, who both had their championship dreams ended when Young engineered fourth-quarter comebacks last season.
The Buckeyes return one of the nation's top offenses with Troy Smith at quarterback and Ted Ginn Jr. playing wide receiver and returning kicks. Jim Tressel's team will have a chance for payback on the second weekend of the season in Austin.
The Trojans lost several key pieces to their team when Matt Leinart finished up his eligibility and star running backs Reggie Bush and LenDale White opted to leave early for the NFL. Filling those holes will be crucial, however Pete Carroll's tremendous recruiting success in recent years has Southern California talented enough to maintain its spot near the top of the poll.
After leading Notre Dame to the BCS in his first season, Charlie Weis has the Irish thinking national championship again. Senior quarterback Brady Quinn will enter the season as one of the top Heisman Trophy candidates.
West Virginia is a darkhorse contender after finishing 11-1 and handling Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. The Mountaineers will boast plenty of firepower with nine starters back on offense, including sophomore standouts Pat White and Steve Slaton.
You can also toss SEC powers LSU, Florida and Auburn into the title discussion along with perennial contenders Oklahoma, Florida State and Miami (Fla.) in what should be a wide-open race to play for all the marbles on Jan. 8 in Arizona.
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08-03-2006, 09:39 PM
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Hope they don't mind if I don't include Oklahoma in the title discussion.
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08-03-2006, 09:44 PM
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Woody is my hero
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Originally Posted by scooter1369
Hope they don't mind if I don't include Oklahoma in the title discussion.
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I dont even think Oklahoma would mind. I imagine that they will appreciate any Pr that doesnt get into the news.
 
Actually i think that W Va has the easiest road to the NC |
08-03-2006, 10:12 PM
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Puck you, NCAA
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Oklahoma will probably still be pretty high on this first list since, I imagine, many of the ballots were turned in before the Bomar/Quinn dismissal.
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08-03-2006, 10:15 PM
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Whatever and ever.........amen
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Originally Posted by methomps
Oklahoma will probably still be pretty high on this first list since, I imagine, many of the ballots were turned in before the Bomar/Quinn dismissal.
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Very true, but on that note.......I can't see Oklahoma falling that far down with the loss. I still consider them a top 10 squad.
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08-04-2006, 04:10 AM
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08-04-2006, 04:33 AM
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Now That's What I'm Talking About!!!!
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08-04-2006, 05:09 AM
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