cats gone wild;480836 wrote:Better:
USCe
Michigan
Oregon
TCU
(Oregon and TCU were ranked high, but I didnt believe they would be as good as their ranking)

Worse:
Florida
VT
Ole Miss

FSU, PSU, GT and Miami were no surprise to me at being overrated.

Falcons53;480890 wrote:I disagree on Penn State. I think they were rated where they belong. Bama is really good. Penn State will finish in the 15-18 range.

Cleveland Buck;480900 wrote:Better:
Oregon - I thought losing Masoli would hurt them, but their new QB is just as good.
Michigan - Denard Robinson

Worse:
Virginia Tech
Florida - I knew they wouldn't be a top 5 team, but I don't think they are a top 20 team.

cats gone wild;480836 wrote:Better:
USCe
Michigan
Oregon
TCU
(Oregon and TCU were ranked high, but I didnt believe they would be as good as their ranking)

Worse:
Florida
VT
Ole Miss

FSU, PSU, GT and Miami were no surprise to me at being overrated.

Cleveland Buck;481291 wrote:He said USC East, meaning South Carolina.

Cleveland Buck;481284 wrote: Florida couldn't move the ball on them. .

Cleveland Buck;481301 wrote:They started moving it after the defense put the game out of reach and USF quit. They won't score a point against Alabama, and may not against LSU either.

Azubuike24;481647 wrote:Veteran Bama team? A team returning only what, 7 starters total on both sides of the ball from a year ago and missing the Heisman Trophy winner? They definitely have talent and a great coach, but "veteran" wouldn't be a word I use to describe them. Remember, McElroy was considered a weakness on last year's team, and many still question his ability. Add to that, he was only starting his 14th game, so it's not like he's unbreakable out there.

cats gone wild;480836 wrote:Better:
USCe
Michigan
Oregon
TCU
(Oregon and TCU were ranked high, but I didnt believe they would be as good as their ranking)

Worse:
Florida
VT
Ole Miss

FSU, PSU, GT and Miami were no surprise to me at being overrated.

centralbucksfan;481619 wrote:Not sure this can really be determined after only 2 games. Many teams like Fla haven't played anyone yet. I'd say the only definative one at this point, is VaTech not being nearly as good as some thought. I never thought they were that great in the first place.

PSU? Was it really unexpected that a veteran Bama team, playing at home vs a true frosh in his first road game, second game of his career....wouldn't beat up on PSU? No surprise to me. But it certianly doesn't mean they were overrated, as I don't think they were a top 20 team anyway.

If you have PSU, I would think you could throw in LSU. LSU was LUCKY to beat a decimated UNC last week. And struggled vs a BAD Vandy team for 3qtrs yesterday.

And of course, we all know that Miami is WAY overrated now that OSU beat up on them!!! lol Sarcasm alert!! Anyone who watched that game, nows Miami has TALENT. Question with Miami...is Shannon.

centralbucksfan;481665 wrote:OK, a bit overrsated with veteran. But they did return 10 overall starters, with 8 of those on offense. And anyone with an ounce of a brain knows that Richardson is about as good if not possibly better then Ingram. And 14 game starter at QB, playing at home...is what I call experienced. Not sure he was a weakness last year...they just didn't need him to throw to win very often. He did what was asked of him by Saban. Even without Ingram, Bama returned quite a bit of offense.
And I'll take a new inexperienced defense, at home, vs a true frosh QB playing his 2nd career game and first away game, all day long. The score wasn't a shock to me. Bama is #1 for a reason. And PSU was #18 for a reason. Probably ranked too high to be honest. At least this early in the year.