- WVU remains as the leader for yet another week even without playing a game. Things get interesting for the Eers as they must compete on the road for 4 of their last 6 games but should also be favored to win them all. I still see them driving it all the way to Miami, New Orleans, or Tempe.
- Cincinnati to me is still in driver’s seat for second in the Power Rankings. Mr. Pead did his thing again in the Keg of Nails game against Rival Louisville. While the offense wasn’t prolific as they have been the rest of the year they still seem to have the necessary parts to be the only real threat to WVU in terms of yardage gained and touchdowns scored. The defense is still playing pretty decent football as well. Cincinnati Bowl hopes are still married to that of the Notre Dame. This places Cincinnati likely in the Belk Bowl in Charlotte.
- The Rutgers Scarlet Knights after coming away with yet another win over Navy have proven to be a stubborn team to beat. They are doing it with the same thing they have done it all year long. Defense and forcing turnovers. Will this be enough to go into their game with WVU undefeated in the Big East? Again I ask will they be ready to end the 16 game losing streak? The game time has been moved to ABC regional coverage at 3:30 on that Saturday clash. As for their likely Bowl invite the Pin Stripe Bowl is the leading candidate when the bids are offered.
- The biggest mover in the Power Rankings for me would be the Syracuse Orange. How does it happen that the other team not to play a down of football gets to climb in this Power Ranking Poll? For the most part it is due to the fact that they play the most fundamentally sound offensive football of the remaining teams. You can read below my analysis for this Friday’s game where you see that the Mountaineers will likely roll. Due to the fact that sPitt and USF don’t seem to want to go bowling at season’s end Syracuse’s options are starting to grow. I think that they are going to go to the Beef O'Bradies Bowl. The New Yorkers will get to do some Christmas on Crystal Beach.
- U Conn also decided to show some signs of life. While they still don’t have any real cohesiveness in any phases of football this season, they have found a way to get a conference win. This win came at the expense of South Florida who is on an epic free fall if they don’t right that ship soon. I had said in the previous power rankings that they had a shot to do some damage at the bottom of the conference apparently they have decided to take me up on my offer. As for Bowling I still say no soup for you, however you are starting to look like you might flirt with it.
- Pitt wow! I mean wow! What in the heck is in the Pierogies? Utah comes to your house you get a lead and then simply let them dictate the pace the rest of the game. This Pitt team is making Dave’s Mustache itch. I was one who thought that you were going to improve; at this point I don’t see Graham even doing that. The rub on Pitt is stop one player and Tino will stop the rest. As for Bowling at the end of the Season this could get interesting. Getting to that 6th win is going to be tough if they do I am guessing that it is the BVAA Compass bowl for Pitt.
- With Louisville's accounting in the Keg of Nails game against arch rival Cincinnati, I was able to find some semblance of positive progress. This could be a result of playing up to a rival but I think that maybe Charlie Strong is starting to get through to this team. As of today Samford has left the team as Offensive Coordinator. This team is trying to find a stride. is a good time to do it. As there is a lot yet to figure out Louisville is likely on outside looking in come bowl time but there still exists some opportunity to have a 3 and 4 big east record.
- Finally on this list is the biggest disappointment in terms of pre-season hype the USF Bulls. This team follows a crushing loss to sPitt only to falter again the following week to UConn. Starting off 0 and 2 doesn not foreclose upon an end to a Big East Championship as was evidenced by UConn’s run last season but this would be quite a turn around. The Bulls look like a team without direction. I stand by the fact that they have talent and coaching they just seem to be going to different practice fields during the week. USF will likely win enough games to go bowling but look for them to be picked at the end of the pecking order come seasons end. Maybe a replacement team for a conference that doesn’t have enough teams to fill their slots.
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Have to disagree strongly against your #2. Cincinnati is not a very good football team. at least three of the teams you have listed below them will finish ahead of them. Probably USF, UConn, Pitt, Rutgers and even Syracuse have better talent. And even though USF and Pitt are struggling, I would expect them to finish much stronger. I still think USF is the biggest challenge WVU faces in running the table in the BE.
Weezie, while I shall conceed there is pleanty of football to be played, I stand by this power ranking snapshot. Cincinnati has by far the most dominating performance against an FBS opponent. They continue to score points with regularity. They get to play WVU at Paul Brown Stadium. All things that have my attention. I do see WVU running the table but that game could get interesting. As for sPitt and USF they have yet to impress. Power rankings next week could prove to look quite different then but now that is how I see it.
Day Geek
Cinci's come a long way, but I can't get that atrocious NC State game out of my head. They still have a lot to prove.
Geek, I might also remind you about you Louisville preseason pick. Too early to tell, but Pitt and USF have the most talent (WV excluded). But neither have a consistant QB, so they struggle. Unfortunately, they'll probably get it together before they play WVU.
Looking forward to your next set of power rankings. WVU can move right below the powerful Orange. Maybe you can write some more "words of wisdom" to inspire Rutgers like you did for our team.
Orangefan
Orangefan I see you have found your way to several blog posts. Don't you worry a new power rankings shall arrive later on this week. Unlike you and your wait and see approach to posting, I'll put it out there for scrutiny. I have tolerated your posts and published them as I have earned some crow to eat. You may wish to put up or shut up. Post something publicly, and prior to a result.
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