2011 CFB Prediction Thread

[Checker on a Checker]

We had a nice discussion last year amongst us college football mongos. Let's try to get that going again. I'll do a preview of each conference, followed by BCS Bowl predictions at the end. ACC preview will be up in a little bit...

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2011 ACC Preview

Atlantic

1) Florida St- Darkhorse national title contender if they can win their game vs Oklahoma. Fisher has done a tremendous job recruiting and even though they lose Ponder, EJ Manuel saw valuable playing time last season. They should easily win the Atlantic division and the conference.

2) Maryland- Edsall walks into a perfect situation this year, so I expect them to do quite well, unfortunately. However, QB’s have regressed under him so I wouldn’t be shocked to see stud QB Danny O’Brien take a step back. The season will be a failure if they don’t win more than 7 games.

3) Clemson- Always talented, but always underachievers. Same story this year. I could see them finishing anywhere from 2nd-5th, but I’ll put them in the middle of the division.

4) NC State- Russell Wilson is gone, but highly touted recruit Sean Glennon is ready to step in. I think this is a transition year for NC State, but O’Brien is a good coach so I expect them to at least make a bowl game.

5) Boston College- One site I saw had them picked 2nd in this division. I don’t see it at all. They have NO OFFENSE. Pretty good D that will keep them in games, but they can’t score. Probably win 6 or 7 games and go to a shitty bowl because the ACC doesn’t care about them. Typical BC year to me.

6) Wake Forest- Awful. They had a lot of young guys last year but quite frankly, I don’t think experience will matter much. I just don’t think their players are that good. Hard to fathom this team was in the Orange Bowl a few years ago. Grobe could be on his way out with another 3-9 year.

Coastal

1) Virginia Tech- Beamer’s teams are always great on defense and special teams. This year will be no exception. Tyrod Taylor is gone, so there will be growing pains on offense. But I still think they take the division. There really isn't anyone else that should scare them in this division besides Miami, but that game is in Blacksburg

2) Miami- Poor coaching and an overrated QB can explain Miami’s average seasons recently. Al Golden from Temple is a huge upgrade over Randy Shannon, so much so I think they can actually win this division. Dangerous team.

3) North Carolina- UNC had so many guys taken in the draft, it’s incredible to think about what last year could have been if not for the violations with the NCAA. Davis should have them back in a bowl game.

4) Georgia Tech- Johnson’s option offense has been effective at Tech, but it is easy to figure out before bowl games and their defense has been awful. Nesbitt is gone, so there will be a QB competition. I see another 6-6 type season for Tech.

5) Virginia- Much improved under Mike London. They certainly play much harder for him than they did under Al Groh, you saw that last season. If things break right, I could see Virginia sneaking into a bowl game. Lots of returning starters.

6) Duke- Another team much improved but still a year away from bowl eligibility I think. Both bottom teams are going in the right direction though.


BCS Representative: Florida St

I’d be shocked if FSU wasn’t in the Orange Bowl. There really isn’t much in this league once again. Lots of mediocre teams, I wouldn’t be surprised to see 9 or 10 bowl teams, but all with very average records. FSU is the best of the bunch by far.

NEXT UP: Big 12

[TR]

I predict there is a season.

[Checker on a Checker]

I predict there is a season.

haha very true!

[yourelawst]

I predict Rutgers schedule will be very soft outside of the big east

[The Agency]

Great stawt...I was seriously going to start this up today. My top 5 for each conference...

ACC
Flor St.
BC
Va Tech
Maryland
Clemson

Big East
West Virginar
South Floridar
Louisville
Rutgiz
Pitt

Big 12
Oklahomar
Tex A+M
Oklahomar St
Texas
Baylor

Big 10
Wisconsin
Nebraskar
Mich St.
Penn St.
Michigan

Pac 10
Oregon
Stanfid
Arizonar
Arizonar St.
Utahr

SEC
Bamar
LSU
S. Car
Georgia
Arkansas

[The Agency]

BCS Bowls

National Championship
Wisconsin vs. Oklahomar

Rose
Oregon vs. Nebraskar

Fiesta
LSU vs. Boise St.

Sugar
Bamar vs. Stanfid

Orange
FSU vs. W. Virginar

Heisman

Landry Jones
LaMichael James
Andrew Luck
Trent Richardson
Kellen Moore

This years Auburn/Teams that may surprise

Penn St
Arkansar
Arizonar St.
Central Floridar
Iowar

Overall Analysis

Big 12 looks to be down this year...I think Oklahomar can really roll through the conference even though I have no faith in Stoops in a big spot. Bama might be the best team but I cant see them getting through the SEC unscathed. Ill pick Wisconsin to make it to the title game. They got close last year and I think the addition of Wilson to go along with the strong running game and defense will help push them over the top.

[Checker on a Checker]

Wow...you are really high on Wisconsin! I could definitely see them winning the Big 10. I'm not sure about the title game though. That is a bold prediction for sure!

[The Agency]

Wow...you are really high on Wisconsin! I could definitely see them winning the Big 10. I'm not sure about the title game though. That is a bold prediction for sure!

Im usually a Wisonsin hater but I wanted to stay away from the Bamar/Oklahomar prediction and they dont play an away game till like their 7th game! Plus Al Toon was my favorite Jet of all time so Ill be rooting for his son

[Checker on a Checker]

Im usually a Wisonsin hater but I wanted to stay away from the Bamar/Oklahomar prediction and they dont play an away game till like their 7th game! Plus Al Toon was my favorite Jet of all time so Ill be rooting for his son

Very true...Bamar/Oklahomar seems to be the standard pick. Wisconsin making it to the title game would be good too because Mike hates Bilema, he would erupt if that ever happened haha.

[The Agency]

Preseason poll is out

1. Oklahoma (42) 12-2 1454 6
2. Alabama (13) 10-3 1414 11
3. Oregon (2) 12-1 1309 3
4. LSU (2) 11-2 1296 8
5. Florida State 10-4 1116 16
6. Stanford 12-1 1101 4
7. Boise State 12-1 1065 7
8. Oklahoma State 11-2 933 10
9. Texas A&M 9-4 885 21
10. Wisconsin 11-2 829 8
11. Nebraska 10-4 814 19
12. South Carolina 9-5 779 22
13. Virginia Tech 11-3 767 15
14. Arkansas 10-3 750 12
15. TCU 13-0 687 2
16. Ohio State 12-1 631 5
17. Michigan State 11-2 536 14
18. Notre Dame 8-5 440 —
19. Auburn 14-0 329 1
20. Mississippi State 9-4 301 17
21. Missouri 10-3 266 18
22. Georgia 6-7 260 —
23. Florida 8-5 240 —
24. Texas 5-7 162 —
25. Penn State 7-6 161 —

Too high for me: Floridar St, Oklahomar St., Ohio St.

Too low: TCU, South Carolinar, Michigan St.

[Checker on a Checker]

I think Auburn and Texas being ranked is nuts. No surprise seeing Oklahomar as #1 though.

Haven't been able to do the rest of my conference breakdowns, but I'll post the rest of my picks later.

[Checker on a Checker]

Alright official picks:

ACC: Floridar St
Big East: USF
Big 10: Wisconsin
Big 12: Oklahomar
SEC: LSU
Pac 12: Oregon

BCS Games:
Orange: Florida St vs USF
Fiesta: Texas A&M vs Boise St
Sugar: Alabama vs Notre Dame
Rose: Wisconsin vs Oregon
BCS Title Game: Oklahoma vs LSU

[The Agency]

Everyones going :gaga: about da linebackah bein injuhed for Oklahomar. Sorry but I dont think its a yuge deal, as along as Landry Jones is Landry Jones and Bobby Stoops keeps runnin up da score they'll be fine

[yots]

Checker- I presume you are going to do that Pick'Em league on here? I have a title to defend.