Football Future-see 2012: Week Seven

Record

Week 1…..8-1

Week 2…..5-0

Week 3…..2-3

Week 4…..5-0

Week 5…..4-1

Week 6…..2-3

Week 7.....5-1

Overall..…31-9

Review/Preview:
Again, I have a good week and it is sure to be followed by a week that is mediocre at best. Last week was just plain bad. Hopefully this week turns out better. We have six games on the slate this week, as the week one contest between Texas A&M and Louisiana Tech, which was postponed because of Hurricane Isaac, is finally played. Also, I can safely say, there is no way that Georgia loses a game this week…they’re off until October 20.

The Games:

15 Texas vs 13 Oklahoma.....INCORRECT

The Red River Shootout is upon us, and this may be one of the closer match-ups in recent memory. Texas is coming off a home loss to Big XII newcomer West Virginia. Oklahoma hasn’t looked the same since the K-State loss. I could see this game going either way, and frankly, I view it as a coin-toss decision. But, since a pick must be made…
FINAL SCORE: Texas 27, Oklahoma 24

22 Texas A&M at 23 Louisiana Tech.....CORRECT

These two teams had to wait six weeks to play this game. The Aggies of Texas A&M have found their footing in the SEC, coming into the league much stronger than fellow newcomer Missouri (although you could argue that the East is a tougher road than the West this year). Louisiana Tech is a dangerous offensive team. This could be one of the first times in recent football memory that a WAC team has the chance to knock off an SEC opponent. But I think A&M’s defense has enough to hold LaTech in check.
FINAL SCORE: Texas A&M 24, Louisiana Tech 20

3 South Carolina at 9 LSU.....CORRECT

South Carolina put on a clinic against Georgia. The Bulldogs had no answer for a powerful Gamecock offense. Now the chickens of Columbia go to Louisiana’s Death Valley to play what has to be an angry LSU team. The Tigers are coming off a road loss to Florida. LSU QB Zach Mettenberger has yet to play up to expectations from the start of the season. I know I probably shouldn’t, but I’m calling for the upset here.
FINAL SCORE: LSU 28, South Carolina 24

17 Stanford at 7 Notre Dame.....CORRECT

Notre Dame is playing far better than I would’ve thought. The Irish are coming off a beatdown of former powerhouse Miami. Stanford is an up-and-down team if ever there was one. Personally, I think a ranking of #17 is too high for the Cardinal. Notre Dame will make the poll voters see the same thing.
FINAL SCORE: Notre Dame 34, Stanford 17

1 Alabama at Missouri.....CORRECT
I’m just putting this one in because it’s been a long time since Alabama made a Football Future-see appearance. Alabama is, far and away, the best team in the nation. Missouri has played three SEC games so far, and is 0-3, losing by a combined score of 91-45. Alabama’s worst game this year was a 33-14 victory over a feisty Ole Miss squad. It’s no stretch to say Missouri drops to 0-4 in conference play. But hey, at least they get to play Kentucky at the end of October.
FINAL SCORE: Alabama 48, Missouri 13

4 Florida at Vanderbilt.....CORRECT

Call me crazy, but this one has the makings of a trap game for Florida, as the Gators play host to #3 South Carolina next week in a game which very well could decide the SEC East race. Vanderbilt is one of those programs that is right on the edge of being a threat to almost everyone they play. Florida is playing very good ball at the moment, and just took down LSU. Vanderbilt is looking for that signature win. I don’t think they get it, but they may keep this one closer than the experts think.
FINAL SCORE: Florida 28, Vanderbilt 20

The Right Wing Top Ten (25)

Earlier this season I decided to do my own Top Ten, but not to start until after week six, so that I could see how I think the teams match up, versus the current polls. We’ll base our comparison off the AP Poll, although unlike the AP Poll, I’m not ranking anyone who is banned from postseason play this year (we’re looking at you, Ohio State). I’ll give you the whole Top 25, free of charge…

25. Northwestern Wildcats
24. Iowa State Cyclones
23. Stanford Cardinal
22. Ohio Bobcats
21. Cincinnati Bearcats
20. Texas Christian Horned Frogs
19. Texas A&M Aggies
18. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
17. Louisville Cardinals
16. Mississippi State Bulldogs
15. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
14. Clemson Tigers
13. Texas Longhorns
12. Oklahoma Sooners
11. Georgia Bulldogs

10. Florida State Seminoles (AP #10: Oregon State)
FSU lost to an unranked, but they are still a good football team.

9. West Virginia Mountaineers (AP #9: LSU)
My biggest gripe with the Mountaineers is the lack of defense. Allowing 63 points in regulation to Baylor is not acceptable in the long term.

8. Louisiana State Tigers (AP #8: Ohio State)
LSU lost to a top ten team, but if they can solidify the QB play they should be alright.

7. Oregon State Beavers (AP #7: Notre Dame)
Yes, Oregon State is only 4-0 after six weeks (I’m not sure how), but that’s undefeated in the PAC-12. Not even USC can say that.

6. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (AP #6: Kansas State)
The Irish have an offense that no one wants to play, and the linebackers, led by Manti Te’o, are simply fierce.

5. Florida Gators (AP #5: West Virginia)
Florida has gotten better each week, and that is not good for the rest of the SEC East.

4. Kansas State Wildcats (AP #4: Florida)
Kansas State is 5-0 in one of the better national conferences, and is still flying under the radar.

3. South Carolina Gamecocks (AP #3: South Carolina)
Yes, South Carolina is that good. A 28-point win over Georgia proves it.

2. Oregon Ducks (AP #2: Oregon)
Possibly the fastest offense in the nation gives Oregon a stranglehold on second place.

1. Alabama Crimson Tide (AP #1: Alabama)
As I said earlier, Alabama is simply the best team in the nation.