It's Friday and the Upsets have already Started.
Last night, Stanford went to Washington in control of their own destiny. Not anymore. Washington downed Stanford. It was the first time Stanford took the road test, and they showed that they have more weaknesses than some may have anticipated.
So, is the Pac 12 wide open? It very well could be since Oregon has yet to be tested in conference play yet. Stanford's loss opens the door for USC, again. In fact, one could make the comparison to the SEC beating up on eachother. The PAC 12 may have three very good teams, but it may only produce one team in the top ten this season.
Week 5 is already shaping up to be a good one. Who knows, we might be talking about Tennessee over Georgia by the time it's over.
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Two Minute Drill Reader Questions
I received a couple of emails last night and this morning that I will go ahead and throw in this segment.
Darnell writes: What is the likely hood there will be 3 or 4 undefeated teams going into Bowl Season? If so, who gets left out?
It's funny you ask, I had just read an article about what some of the scenarios may look like come bowl season.
As of right now, the teams that I think are relevant in that discussion are: Alabama, LSU, Oregon, FSU, South Carolina, Georgia, and West Virginia. Just looking at those teams, you can take out at least two of them before conference championship games. After those games, you can remove one more. So, you can take out 3 SEC schools from that mix and that leaves one SEC team, Oregon, FSU, and West Virginia. Of those four teams left, I don't see Oregon making it through the PAC 12 and the conference championship without taking a loss. Is it possible? Yes, but it won't. I think it isn't too far off to say way could have 3 undefeated teams. In that case, body of work will factor in. The other key that some people forget, is conference championships. The Big 12 doesn't have a conference championship game. That will hurt West Virginia and I think they would be left out. FSU would have the advantage, even though they may have had the easier schedule. By, FSU having to play Virginia Tech twice, or at least it looks that way now, is a clear advantage.
All this being said......It's very early to be talking about this. This is a discussion every season, and like every other season, this will work itself out. Thanks Darnell.
Timothy writes: When will Florida be back in the discussion for a national championship? They are that good and nobody seems to give them the credit. GO GATORS!
Really? National Championship talks for this season? First, Florida has to control the SEC East Division. I think you might be a little ahead of yourself on that one, Timothy. They have looked good so far this season, but I still ask..... who have they played? Texas A&M? While it was a tough game, that doesn't mean it was a tough team they beat. Tennessee? So you went to Knoxville and beat the Vols. Sorry, but look at Tennessee's wins right now. NC State, Georgia State, and Akron. And don't forget that your Gators trailed for a little more than a half in both of their 'tough games'. I tell you what, Timothy, if the Gators can beat LSU next week, then I will put them in my discussion.
Thanks for the questions. You can send them in anytime. jeremy.cf2d@yahoo.com
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