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So because we are SO CLOSE to the start of College Football, it's time to talk about the USA Today Coach's Poll came out last week and I'm just going to make some comments on the top 11...

1. Ohio State - Obviously had a pretty good season last year (with only 1 conference loss) but the Big 10 is not what it used to be!  Michigan is hurting and that hurts Ohio State's claim at being in the top of the Nation (though it does make it easy to go undefeated).
2. Texas - Last year's National Champ does deserve a spot in the top 5.  They have a good shot at having another great season with Oklahoma struggling.  But will they be able to do it without Vince?
3. USC - Great coach but LOTS of lost talent!  Look for USC to finally rack up a few losses.
4. Notre Dame - Hate them!  That's all I have to say about that.
5. Oklahoma - These rankings obviously came out before all the trouble happened with them.  Look for them to be out of the Top 10 even if they do win their season opener (against UAB so they probably will).  Losing your QB 3 weeks before the season opener is never good!
6. Auburn - While this is low for our first SEC Team, I think you can't really pick which of the top 4 SEC Teams deserves to be in the Top 5 until the season really gets going.  Obviously the SEC, again, will be the toughest Conference and could beat up on each other to keep the Champ out of the National Championship.
7. West Virginia - Had a great year in a weak Big East.  Look for them to possibly run the table in the Big East but be woken up in their BCS game.
8. Florida - Obviously we know how I feel about my Gators... but I like this ranking.  I think that they'll show up and play like a Top 10 Team but I think they still have a lot to prove and, at this moment, aren't a Top 5 Team.  The SEC is going to be extremely tough and it will be a HUGE Test for the Gators.  They play LSU, Alabama & Spurrier's Gamecocks in the Swamp (which should help them win those games) but a tough away game at Auburn will be a test.  Also, even though Tennesee sucks and FSU is no where close to the powerhouse they used to be, you can never discount going there (though the Gators are 1 and 0 on Bobby Bowden Field!).  Look for the Cocktail Party (Florida/Georgia in Jacksonville for those who don't know) to be the decider of the SEC East.
9. LSU - see above about tough SEC... look for HUGE test to be the trip to The Swamp.  They aren't the same team since Sabin left.
10. FSU - The first ACC Team is 10... not good for the ACC... also not good that it's FSU because they are still rebuilding and seem to be constantly kicking players off their team.  Obiously FSU/Miami is a big game but look for a possible sleeper in the ACC to win the first ACC Champ game.  (And obviously look for Florida to win for the third year straight!)
11. Miami - I had to make it 11 instead of 10 just to put Miami in there... Larry Coker is a horrible coach and they are showing signs of being the Miami team that will be under probation soon (after firing their coach).  I can see the top of the ACC looking different than these rankings reflect.

So that's what I have!  Can't wait for it to start!!!  Go Team!

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