COLLEGE FOOTBALL TOP 10

Well here we are, once again, at the very start of another season.  I think much like last year LSU and Alabama possess the two teams that are close to NFL quality.  The rest of the league and top 10 are pretty watery compared to these two programs, and with all that's happened they actually could play again in the title game.  With them both playing in the SEC and their tough schedule one will probably drop two games, and LSU has the more favorable BCS title schedule this year.  Remember my top 10 is going to be how I see the teams finishing when it's all said and done.

1. L.S.U.  -  I see QB Zach Mettenberger and this team gelling throughout this year and have such an easy start to do it before any possibility of a loss.  They got Bama at home off a bye week.  It seems to be a gift. They have the best O line, one of the best D lines and THE best backfield in the nation, kids.  Completely loaded.

2. USC  -  Even though they may have to play Oregon twice, they can still get in with one loss and an above average defense.  They do have Heisman favorite QB Matt Barkley, who could be the one of the best college Qb's ever, along with a great offense.  So luckily, they will probably go on to get smashed by just a more talented program, who has a different breed of players, in the BCS Championship game.

3. ALABAMA  - This team is going to be great again, especially the offense.  I think they just lost too many key guys, including six starters on defense. Although they have a powerhouse and have great talent stepping in, they just have too tough of a schedule, playing LSU on the road after they have had rest.  You can't win it all every year Nicky, but just about every other.

4. FLORIDA ST  -  I would have had this team at No.2 in the title game but they did just lose their senior DE Brandon Jenkins for the whole season, which is going to cut because he had 22.5 career sacks and 8 last year.  They probably will still have a great D and win a BCS bowl.  Good Luck Jimbo.

5. OREGON  -  This team is always very good on offense and have been successful with first year starting QBs.  They should have a good defense as well, but have to go to USC this year, and possibly play them again in the conference championship game.

6. OKLAHOMA - They lost a decent bit of key players with lots of leadership, including their best offensive threat last year, but they still have Heisman candidate QB Landry Jones

7. SOUTH CAROLINA  - This team almost has enough talent to be a real contender, but Steve Spurrier has always seemed to underachieve with this program.  For instance, two years ago he lost his only SEC title game with this team 56-17.  He does have a better QB now, so let's see what he can do.  My guess is another 11-2 type year.

8. GEORGIA - This could be Richt's best team in a few years with star QB Aaron Murray.  They also will not have to play LSU, Bama or Arkansas.

9. ARKANSAS  - I think they will fair just fine without that jackass head coach who got fired, as deserved.

10. MICHIGAN  - Although they are not in Bama's league as we just saw, I think they will build on last year and probably be in another BCS bowl game.