OK. We opened up the season with an end-of-season poll – “Which of these teams will have the highest BCS ranking at the end of the season?” The poll is closed and the results are in:
35% said Texas
33% said USC
22% said Alabama
10% said Virginia Tech
We’ll revisit this at the end of the season to see how we did. I’m going to try something, though. Once all of these teams have played this weekend, we’ll put this same poll back up and let you look into your crystal ball again to see what you think.
Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for. “Must watch TV” has been, once again, redefined by football season and I couldn’t be happier. Tonight is also the night that I get to see just how good my football forecasting capabilities are – South Carolina vs North Carolina State and Oregon vs Boise. These 2 opening night games are where I feel the least amount of confidence. The fact that many of you have predicted differently than I did doesn’t help to boost that confidence level. Even here, in the pigpen, we had quite a bit of debate around which way to go with these 2 games. In the end, I just had to set in house and Vegas opinions aside and go with my gut. I’m looking forward to seeing how it all plays out.
Once the games begin, a new widget will show up on the site showing you the top 10 scores for Pigskin Pick’s so far. It will update at the end of every game throughout the weekend. I can’t wait to see who comes out on top. In the meantime, I thought the video below might help to get your blood flowing.
We had a great opening day for the site. I love all of the action and discussion that is taking place here. Our current poll asks the question, “Which of these teams will have the highest BCS ranking at the end of the season? 1.Texas 2.USC 3.Alabama 4.Virginia Tech” Some have asked, “Why is Florida not an option?” Well, I believe that Florida will end the season as the #1 team in the nation. I know that people are tired of hearing it, but every path of logic leads to that destination. So, in my mind the greatest competition is for the #2 slot. Currently, the majority of our poll responders seem to think that Texas is most likely to hold that position at the season’s end. I disagree. Here’s my thinking:
Virginia Tech – Even if they are able to get past Alabama on week 1 – highly unlikely IMHO – the ACC does not get enough respect within the computer rating system to earn them the #2 position.
Alabama – The Crimson Tide is likely to take a loss or two during the regular season. They are good, but the week to week competition of the SEC is not something that they are likely to overcome with a rookie QB. But, suppose they do make it through the regular season. That still means that they have to get by Florida in the SEC championship. A loss that close to the end of the year will keep them out of the #2 spot.
Texas – I do believe that they are the best team of the 4. I also believe that they are the most likely team to be facing Florida in the national championship. Losing the last game of the season will not bode well for them staying on the #2 spot.
USC – They are a good team, but being in a weaker conference will keep them out of the national championship game. They will win their bowl game and take the #2 spot from Texas when Texas looses to Florida in the national championship and USC wins their bowl game convincingly against a formidable opponent.
And there you have it. Let me know what you think.
I don’t believe I have ever been as excited about a football season as I am this year. Even week 1 starts off with bowl caliber games (e.g. Virginia Tech vs. Alabama @ a neutral field). We have the privilege of watching Tim Tebow come back for another season. Whether you are a Gator fan or not, respect for that guy is warranted both on and off the field. Will USC rise back to the top – or will this be UT’s year? (that’s TX in case you were wondering) But speaking of the other UT, there is a lot of enthusiasm around what is going to happen with Kiffin’s Vols this year too. Across every conference, there is an energy that tops recent history. I can’t wait until Thursday, September 3rd when this all kicks off with inner state rivals Colorado and Colorado State (I’m going with a 34 – 17 Colorado blowout on that one). So glad to get the season started a little early with pigskinzone.com – the season starts here!
It is less than 3 days until the go live date for pigskinzone.com and I am like a piglet in the rain just before slop is served! I love football! Wonder why they call it football though. I’m gonna go check on that. Be right back…
…well, thanx to WikiAnswers.com that is settled. – pretty boring sidebar if you ask me…
Why is it that we love football so much? For me, I think it has a lot to do with a competitive spirit that has not subsided since childhood. In the elementary days, the football field was the one place where you could hit somebody, take their ball from them and then get praised for doing a great job. There’s nothing else like it in the world. Many of us dreamed of playing with the big boys in middle school and high school. Those days were amazing too. The frustrations of life could be reserved for the field. How many other places can you think of where intelligence, skill and brute force all come together collectively while still encouraging good sportsmanship and teamwork? Again, I love football! And now, while many of us are blessed with wonderful lives, we still get a total thrill out of cheering others on as they live the life we once lived.
10 – All the anticipation surrounding Layne Kiffin did not lead to a letdown
