April 7, 2009

Feldman: 10 teams that can win the BCS

ESPN's Bruce Feldman breaks down ten team that have the best shot to win the BCS in 2009. There's some familiar favorites on the list (Florida, USC, Oklahoma... yawn), but a couple of fresh faces on the list that are sure to raise some eyebrows.

Ole Miss: This may look crazy, but keep reading. The Rebels are fearless. They won at both Florida and LSU last season. They have a budding star at quarterback in Jevan Snead, some terrific receivers, and potentially the best D-line in the country. They also have the luxury of playing the softest nonconference schedule in the country, with two games against FCS teams, UAB and a Memphis team they beat every year. Better still, they get Alabama and LSU at home. Can the Rebs handle success and expectations now? We'll see. A Thursday night trip to South Carolina appears to be the toughest road game.

OK. I'm not Nutts about the pick (ba-da-dum-ching!), but this is just crazy:

Oklahoma State: I love the Cowboys' offense, and I think bringing in Bill Young to run the defense was a great move, but OSU has to go to Norman late and gets a visit from Georgia early. Also, playing Houston in Week 2 right after a big, physical Bulldogs team might be more treacherous than people think.

In my opinion, Feldman tends to fall in love with the personality of a team and that clouds his perception, but... he makes a strong case for several "dark horses", including Virginia Tech and ((gulp)) Notre Dame.

Check out the whole thing over at Bruce's blog.

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Feldman: 10 teams that can win the BCS
ESPN's Bruce Feldman breaks down ten team that have the best shot to win the BCS in 2009. There's some familiar favorites on the list (Florida, USC, Oklahoma... yawn), but a couple of fresh faces on the list that are sure to raise some eyebrows.
Ole Miss: This may look crazy, but keep reading. The Rebels are fearless. They won at both Florida and LSU last season. They have a budding star at quarterback in Jevan Snead, some terrific receivers, and potentially the best D-line in the country. They also have the luxury of playing the softest nonconference schedule in the country, with two games against FCS teams, UAB and a Memphis team they beat every year. Better still, they get Alabama and LSU at home. Can the Rebs handle success and expectations now? We'll see. A Thursday night trip to South Carolina appears to be the toughest road game.
OK. I'm not Nutts about the pick (ba-da-dum-ching!), but this is just crazy:
Oklahoma State: I love the Cowboys' offense, and I think bringing in Bill Young to run the defense was a great move, but OSU has to go to Norman late and gets a visit from Georgia early. Also, playing Houston in Week 2 right after a big, physical Bulldogs team might be more treacherous than people think.
In my opinion, Feldman tends to fall in love with the personality of a team and that clouds his perception, but... he makes a strong case for several "dark horses", including Virginia Tech and ((gulp)) Notre Dame. Check out the whole thing over at Bruce's blog.