College Football Rankings

With College Football just a week away, I want to break down what I think will be the finishing top 25. After bowl season, this is what I think the top 25 will be.


Sadly enough, my pick for the National Champion is Ohio State. Given they have more than 10 of the top 50 prospects this year gives them a huge advantage coming into this season.



My pick for the #2 team is Alabama Crimson Tide. They just have such a good prestige to there school, and with coach Nick Saban, they will definitely be one of the best teams.


My pick for the #3 team is the TCU Horned Frogs. There loaded with talent, and could easily be in the National Championship. It ultimately came down to who had the better coach between them and Alabama, and Nick Saban wins that contest. But this will still be a very exiting team.


My pick for the #4 overall team is the Baylor Bears. Last year may have been the best year they've ever had, but I'm not sure if I can see them being better than that.


My pick for the #5 overall team is the Michigan State Spartans. I just see a lot in there coaching and I think there quarterback is going to be good. And for the record, there my pick for #1 overall team for basketball and football combined.


My pick for the #6 overall team is the Auburn Tigers. There kind of all around decent, but I just love the ability they have in there quarterback position, and that gives me the confidence to rank them so high.


My pick for the #7 overall rated team is the Florida State Seminoles. There not going to be as good as last year due to Jameis Winston's departure, but with the team built around him should still give the Seminoles a high powered team.


My pick for the #8 football team is the USC Trojans. This team has a lot of younger guys (Freshmen and Sophmores) that still have a lot to prove. I think this team will be a top team in years to come, but for now, there only top ten, which is still a very good status.


My pick for the #9 team is the Georgia Bulldogs. I know I ranked this team pretty high, but there's always a team in the top ten that wasn't expected to be, and I believe Georgia will be that team this year.


My pick for the #10 team is the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. I think this team will have an excellent record, but it is insanely hard to be ranked higher than #10 when your independent. Find this team a good conference, and their rankings will go higher.


My pick for the #11 team is the Oregon Ducks. I know they are ranked much lower than what most people think, but I just don't see the same promise in this team as I did last year. Let's be honest, any team that loses the heisman to the NFL is going to not do as good the next year.
My pick for the #12 team in the rankings is the Clemson Tigers. This incoming recruiting class is magnificent, and with time, this will be a top team. Be patient Clemson fans.


My pick for the #13 overall team is the UCLA Bruins. Sure, they had quite a difficult year comparing to there expectations, but they didn't lose many guys, and now they can look to become a well oiled machine in this season.


My pick for the #14 college football team is the LSU Tigers. Regardless if I am right or not, this team WILL have a good basketball team, and will have good chances at being the best overall team (basketball AND football).

My pick for the #15 team is the Ole Miss Rebels. There defense is a little in the past, but I still think they'll have one of the best defenses this season.

My pick for the #16 team in the rankings is the Arizona State Sun Devils. Sure there not the most consistent team, but when your in the pac-12, you can afford a couple losses and still get placed where they are.

My pick for the #17 team is the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. This is a school with not a lot of history when it comes to football, but they look REALLY good this year, and I could see them getting a pretty good bowl game.

My pick for the #18 team is the Wisconsin Badgers. This year is going to be nothing close to some of there past seasons, and many think they may not even be ranked. While I do struggle to see them get higher than this, they still will be pretty good.

My pick for the #19 team is the Oklahoma Sooners. I have to say though, it wouldn't be surprising if they finish higher in the rankings. I put them here because I don't love there defensive production, but if they do finish higher, I won't be surprised.

My last team to make the top 20 teams, coming in at #20, is the Arkansas Razorbacks. There defense is stellar, maybe even in the top 5. But there offense needs to pick it up, and until they do, I'm putting them at #20.

Coming in at the magical #21, I have the Arizona Wildcats. They had an excellent season last year, but I can't see them repeating that. Especially in the pac-12.

At #22, I have the Tennessee Volunteers. When I saw the preseason polls, I was shocked this team wasn't at least in the rankings. In my mind, there is no doubt they will prove critics wrong this year.

My pick for the #23 college football team is the Texas A&M Aggies. Ever since the Aggies lost Johnny Manziel, they've struggled. I do believe they have one last  push in them before they hit rock bottom though.

My pick for the #24 overall team is the Florida Gators. They are okay in just about every position, but I have excellent faith that there running back will carry them to the finish line and get them into the rankings.


And finally, in the #25 position, I have the Virginia Tech Hokies. This was a tough one. I was choosing between them, Utah, Missouri, Boise State, and Stanford. But I think Virginia Tech will win out because they chose a good schedule with tough games, but winnable games. That should help them be better than those other teams.

If you want to discuss the teams I chose, comment your thoughts.

Packers or Patriots?

So I'm going to try to come out with a new post every week, but I've been really busy, so thanks for bearing with me.

Last year, the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots were a couple of plays away from meeting in the super bowl. Everyone was already placing there bets, until the Seattle Seahawks pulled off a miracle like none other. And although Seattle didn't win it all, there comeback in the NFC championship will be remembered forever. Now, these two teams are likely to meet in Super Bowl 50 this season. But what if another miracle is pulled off? Which one of these teams have less likely chances  to meet up in Super Bowl 50?

The Green Bay Packers are in many minds, a true Super Bowl threat, and I agree. Are they the best team in the NFC? I would say so. In my mind, Aaron Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and they have to be excited about there offensive line and receiving core. I still am a little worried though, because the Seattle Seahawks now have more confidence and more playoff experience in the Super Bowl, and that could lead to another disappointing season for Green Bay fans. Another team giving them a challenge is the Minnesota Vikings. I have a feeling Teddy Bridgewater is going to explode this year, giving their receiving core, and Adrian Peterson will definitely be a huge help.

The New England Patriots just came off of a Super Bowl 49 victory, and are obviously once again, a legit threat in the AFC. But can they survive without Tom Brady for the first 4 weeks, and face the hardest schedule in the NFL? I don't know. I feel like the AFC is more competitive than the NFC, and the competition is too stiff. Will they be one of the best teams this year? Yes. Will they be in the Super Bowl this year? I wouldn't bet on it. I think the Denver Broncos could possibly beat them if playoff Peyton doesn't show up. My bets are on the Indianapolis Colts because I think Andrew Luck will dominate and with there outstanding receiving game and defensive assistance, The Colts will be a better team than the Patriots.

That was a little confusing, so to wrap up, my Super Bowl contestants are the Green Bay Packers and the Indianapolis Colts. For those of you who are wondering, My Super Bowl champion is the Colts.

Romo or Manning?

For Eli Manning, time is running out. His days on the football field are almost over. Does he still have some fight left in him? As for Tony Romo, he was never as good as Eli in his prime, but since he's quite a bit younger than Manning, could he come out with a better season? Or will Eli break out with one more fight left in him?


To me, Tony Romo's prime was never outstanding. Sure, he had his games and showed signs of a superstar here and there, but was he ever dominant? No. And statistically, he's not very far up the list either. But what everyone has to give this guy credit for is his leadership ability. He steps on a football field and his offense seems to immediately get better. He can also throw the ball pretty well, and with a pretty good receiving core, he can become somewhat a threat.

Eli Manning was great. Any quarter back with 2 super bowl rings AND 2 super bowl MVP awards with multiple playoff appearances had a great career. But that was the past. Sure, he can play well, but lead and entire offense to 11 wins? (11 would PROBABLY put them in the playoffs) No. Even with Odell Beckham Jr., who I think will be huge in the upcoming season. But any player who used to have that caliber of talent will show flashes of that throughout the season. Just like we'll see Paul Pierce or Peyton Manning have a couple breakout games a year. We'll see that, but is that really enough to be better than the Cowboy's centerpiece.

Yes. I think Eli Manning will be better than Tony Romo. Tony will definitely be more consistent and probably win more games. But Eli will give the Giants the boost they need to be pretty good themselves. Plus, when I mean breakout game, I mean he will be ON. If he can pull of even only 3 or 4 of those, he'll be in good shape for a good season individually. In my mind, the Cowboys are WAY better than the Giants, but Eli Manning will be better individually, especially with the help of Odell Beckham Jr.