LANE KIFFIN RESIGNS !!!!

umm lets see, Kiffin is young and arrogant. Much of his success has been determined by his father Monte Kiffin, who really was in my opinion the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers this past season. Kiffin, who apparently does not know what a contract is or knows what the meaning of loyalty is, has decided to go to a high profile program in USC. I believe that Kiffin will either resign or be fired within 3 years of this latest appointment, due in fact to his inability to coach (hiding behind his Dad) and the instability that he brings with him to that program. I hope that Tennessee can recover from this soon, it was hard letting go of Philip Fulmer and a big part of me wishes that he was back. I would like Tennesse to hire someone with extensive experience and not a young coach just starting out in the industy that wants to make a name for himself. Kippy Brown will be the interim head coach, who was the assist coach/wide receiver coach under Philip Fulmer back in 1993.

BCS CHAMPIONSHIP

Alabama vs. Texas ! This will be a great game. I believe in Colt McCoy, I believe that Colt can beat the Tide. However, Colt needs help, and I am not sure that he will get it. Please understand I would like to see Texas win cause I would like to see Colt get his Championship. Texas' big issue that needs to be address in this game is the offensive balance. Colt has great accuracy and mobility in the pocket which can create havoc for a mediocre defense. The problem is, is that Alabama's defense is anything but mediocre. Alabama has had one of the top run defenses for the past 2 years, and is currently ranked #2 in the nation in TOTAL defense. Texas needs a running game in addition to Colt's passing game if they are going to beat Alabama. If Texas can achieve this then they will give Alabama all they can handle. If you are looking for a prediction here, this is difficult because Alabama is stronger in areas that Texas is not and Texas is stronger in areas that Alabama is not. The Bottom line: If Texas can establish a running game early and often to compliment the passing attack, and Texas' defense can shut down the run, Texas will win easily. I believe based on competition, Alabama's strength on the defensive line and Mark Ingram gives Alabama the advantage in this game. The Coaching edge is going to go to Nick Saban also. I love Mack Brown and he is and will become a legend at the coaching position, but Nick Saban has a commanding presence about him on the football field, and it shows with the way that his players respond to him. I believe that Nick Saban will have every conceivable angle of victory meticulously analyzed. I will be surprised if this game is not a defensive struggle, rather than an offensive show-down.

Tennessee Gets Plucked In Chick-Fil-A Bowl

As expected Tennessee was not talented enough to handle the 11th ranked team in the nation. The Volunteers were beat 37-14 by Virgina Tech. The only good thing here is that this season is over and now Lane Kiffin and the Vols can start looking forward to next year. What concerned me the most about this game was not the fact that they lost, it was the way that they lost. I could only imagine what was going on in Monte Kiffin's mind as he watched his defense completely fall apart in the second half. The defense was supposed to be the one thing that the Vols had going for them against Virgina Tech. A lost became a blow-out when the offense decided to follow suit with the defense and could no longer take advantage of opportunities , whether it was because of the lack of accuracy from Jonathan Crompton or drop passes that should have been caught, bottom line is they lost focus and their determination to win. Virgina Tech is a great team and based on their talent should have beat Tennessee, but Tennessee gave them the game in the second half without a fight.

Final Regular Season Top 25

1. Alabama - SEC Champions. Not much to say here except that they got the job done.

2. Texas - BIG 12 Champions. The worst I have seen Texas play all year. They still manage a win.

3. TCU - I believe these guys should be ranked above Cincinnati based on their margin of victories for the entire season.

4. Florida - I just can not drop these guys below Cincinnati, I still think that they are a better team, and we could have quite possibly already seen the national championship when they played Alabama.

5. Cincinnati - BIG EAST Champions. Got a win, but barely.... It was a great game to watch though. They will have an opportunity to prove that they are better than Florida in this year's Sugar Bowl.

6. Oregon - PAC 10 Champions. Did not expect these guys to be Pac 10 Champs this year. Should be a good game in the Rose Bowl against Ohio State.

7. Ohio State -BIG TEN Champions. Finished the season strong, their biggest win came against Iowa down the stretch.

8. Georgia Tech - ACC Champions. These guys have a great offense, but their most questionable mark on their season is losing to Georgia in the final week. I am not sure if that happen due to the fact that they knew that they already had the ACC Championship locked-up or not, but it does raise an eyebrow going into a BCS Bowl Match up.

9. Iowa - An amazing season, kinda lost your footing a little down the stretch, with a healthy QB you should make it a great Bowl Game, Congrats on your first BCS appearance.

10. Boise State - If it is respect your looking for you won't find any here. I guess finishing the season undefeated should at least give you an opportunity to prove yourself in a BCS Bowl, but you guys really need to work on your non-conference scheduling if you want a legitimate bid for a National Championship.
11. Penn State - Finished the season with a 10-2 record, and 3rd place in the Big Ten. Only losses on the season came from 2 teams in the top 10. If I was Penn State I wouldn't be complaining about this record. Good Job Joe Pa
12. Virgina Tech - Finish its season with 10-2 record with one of those losses to the current #1 team in the nation. To rank these guys any lower would be illogical.
13. LSU - From my view-point this is not really a disappointing season for you, considering I was thinking that you would be lucky to be in the top 25 at the end of the season, let alone ranked as high as 13th. You survived the SEC West Gauntlet better than I thought you were going to, with a win against Mississippi, and Arkansas.
14. Miami - (The U) You guys had an opportunity to shock the nation this season, and just could not hold it together. You and Virgina Tech had just as much of an opportunity to win the ACC as Georgia Tech did. I believe the talent of these 3 schools are very similar.
15. Nebraska - Yes I have you ranked 15th in the nation. I take issue with the fact that your not ranked any higher in the AP Poll. I knew that you would be a sleeper in the Big 12 this season. However, the only reason and the ONLY reason that you did not win the Big 12 this season is that your offense went dormant. Your offense had it moments throughout the season, but was not consistent enough to finish.
16. Pittsburgh - What a finish! You guys made a statement, and Wannstedt is loyal and a good coach. I would like to wish you congratulations on being the 2010 Big East Champions.
17. BYU - Finished the season with a record of 11-2, however I believe that there are several 9-3 teams out there that if they played you head-to-head they would get the best of you.
18. West Virgina - Finished the season 9-3. I believe that a match-up with the above mentioned BYU would be a good game, since I think that these two teams would be evenly matched.
19. Oregon State - Nice season, really did not expect you to be that close to going to your first Rose Bowl appearance in decades! I am not sure what to expect anymore out of the PAC 10.
20. Oklahoma State - Finished the season right where I thought you would be. It must be discouraging that you just can not win the South in BIG 12, like I said before it is just too bad that you guys are not playing in the BIG 12 North.
21. Stanford - The question here: would you be as good and ranked here if you did not have Toby Gerhart? Ummm..
22. Utah - Finished the season with a 9-3 record, which would be a great if you had a stronger schedule.
23. Wisconsin - Finished the season with a 9-3 record. I wasn't sure if I should rank you higher than Utah, since you have same record with a stronger schedule, so if makes you feel better consider yourself interchangeable with Utah as far as this ranking is concerned.
24. Arizona - Are you kidding? Your record is 8-4, but you just beat USC. You finished the season strong, I do not have you ranked here because of your win against USC, but rather because you finished strong and have something to build on. The AP has you ranked a little higher but I think that they are basing some of that ranking due to the fact that you beat USC, which has been dominate for the last decade. Never mind the fact that they clearly have issues right now and were on a downward spiral when you played them.
25. TENNESSEE - I have waited all season long to put into my top 25, and besides just being a complete and total fan, I have tried to base this ranking on the following without basing this on the fact that I bleed orange. I have ranked you here due to the fact that you are obviously clicking as a team and have become more comfortable with Lane Kiffin's offense. You have finished the season strong and are currently ranked second in the SEC East behind Florida. Your key wins were against Georgia, and South Carolina. You have a lot to build on for next year and fully expect you to improve on you current 7-5 record. Even though you have 5 losses on the season 3 out of 5 losses came to teams ranked in the top 25. Hopefully you can surprise the college football world in the Chick-fil-a Bowl against Virgina Tech.

Tennessee Edges Out Kentucky !

Tennessee takes Kentucky into Overtime last night to finish 2nd place in the SEC East! I have to admit I did not figure that Tennessee would finish the season ahead of Georgia and South Carolina in the East this year, but Jonathan Crompton must have drank his corn from a jar on Rockytop a few weeks ago, cause he has been a different quarterback the second half of the season. It is too bad that Tennessee did not beat Mississippi a couple of weeks ago, if they had won that game they would have broken the top 25. This win against Kentucky now makes the Vols winning streak against the Wildcats 25 straight. Kentucky has not beat Tennessee since 1984!

Here are the final Sec Standings going into the College Post Season:

EAST - OVERALL / CONFERENCE

FLORIDA 11-0 / 8-0

TENNESSE 7-5 / 4-4

GEORGIA 7-5 / 4-4

SOUTH CAROLINA 7-5 / 3-5

KENTUCKY 7-5 / 3-5

VANDERBILT 2-10 / 0-8

WEST - OVERALL / CONFERENCE

ALABAMA 12-0 / 8-0

LSU 9-3 / 5-3

OLE MISS 8-4 / 4-4

ARKANSAS 7-5 / 3-5

AUBURN 7-5 / 3-5

MISS ST. 5-7 / 3-5

My College Football Top 25 Analysis

1. Texas - Yes, I still have Texas as the Number 1 team in the Nation! They routed Kansas this past week 51-20 to win the Big 12 South and guarantee a trip to the Big 12 Championship Game. Colt McCoy is playing like a Heisman winner throwing for 4 TD's and almost 400 yds in that game.

2. Florida - Is just slightly out performing Alabama in the SEC to be ranked at #2 in the Nation.

3. Alabama - Has had this ranking for most of the year. I would not be surprised if they surprise Florida in the SEC Championship.

4. TCU - Continues to not only stay undefeated but is winning against their opponents convincingly. They are the only true BCS Buster out there. I do not believe that they deserve a shot at the national championship, but if they remain undefeated however, they are more deserving of a BCS Bowl than a Boise State team.

5. Cincinnati - is impressive and has a better schedule than TCU, but Cincinnati could be upset by Pittsburgh later in the season. They have played some close games that should not have been close.

6. Georgia Tech - These guys are currently 10-1 on the season, and they are riding an eight game winning streak going into Georgia this coming weekend. These guys are Orange Bowl bound barring any major problems in the ACC Title game against Clemson scheduled for Dec. 5th.

7. Pittsburgh - I like these guys, they have been below the radar all season long, due to Cincinnati getting all of the attention in the Big East because they are undefeated. Pittsburgh has only one loss on the season and they are red hot right now. They are currently riding a 6 game winning streak going into West Virgina. Their remaining schedule is tough, but if they win out will be the Big East Champions.

8. Ohio State - I know these guys have 2 losses on the season, but they could not be playing better right now. They have won the Big Ten and will be playing in the Rose Bowl. They finished their season with 5 straight wins that included beating Iowa and Penn State.

9. Penn State - I do not believe that they will be going to a BCS Bowl this year, but did give the bowl committee out there something to think about by blowing out Michigan State in their final game of the season 42-14.

10. Boise State - Ugh... that word pretty much describes how I feel about you this season. I know if you played Ohio State or Penn State you would get to see the inside of a wood shed! You barely escaped Tulsa and Louisiana Tech, and so you beat a 3-8 Utah State team 51-21 this past week. Are you Kidding? You should have annihilated Louisiana Tech and should have beat Tulsa by at least 3 touchdowns to even be considered for a BCS Bowl. Your Defense can not handle a high powered offensive line like that of a Ohio State or a Penn State team, let alone anyone else in the top 10. Umm and your remaining "killer of a schedule" is against Nevada and New Mexico State!

11. Oklahoma State - You have made a pretty good statement that you need to be taken seriously in the Big 12 this season. Even though you just barely escaped Colorado this past week, you have convincing wins against Texas Tech, and Missouri.

12.Iowa - Great season! Your lost against NorthWestern killed you hopes of obtaining a BCS Bid. If you had not lost to Ohio State you could have gone to the Rose Bowl by default. Iowa be proud that you have 10 wins on the season and relish in the fact that you are going to go to a prominent bowl game.

13. Oregon - I believe that if you played Boise State again you would probably beat them this time, however the reason that I do not have ranked above them is that they still have the win Head-to-head on you and your performance last week just barely got you by Arizona. Of course, you still have a pretty good resume this season, by beating USC and California convincingly.

14. Virgina Tech - Your biggest problem this season was the lost to North Carolina. Not only did you lose to an inferior team when it comes to talent, but it was a team in your own conference. The other 2 loses on your schedule where against top 10 teams, which in itself makes a statement. You have one opportunity left to impress the bowl committee this week against in state rival Virgina. I fully expect you to handle these guys, but I said the same thing against North Carolina.

15. Clemson - Congratulations on your entrance into the ACC Championship Game! However, you have to play a very dangerous South Carolina team this coming week.

16. LSU - Well, I knew that you would not be able to survive the SEC West this year, however, you did compete better than I thought you would. I believe that you are good enough to overcome Arkansas, but not good enough to take them lightly.

17. Miami - You have an opportunity to have 10 wins season for the first time since 2003. Even though your hopes of a BCS Bid have fallen by the way-side, you can still take pride in the fact that you are going to go to a bowl game this season, and should finish out your regular season schedule with 9 wins.

18. USC - A promising season, and great coach, and alot of talent it sucks to have you just fighting for a prominent bowl game. No Rose Bowl, No BCS game, and you have to win out just to accomplish a good bowl at that. I can not remember the last time that you were not either in a Rose Bowl or BCS game. The lost Stanford put the nail in the coffin for your Rose Bowl Hopes. You need to win out just to avoid a complete disaster of your season.

19. Oregon State - These guys are on a 4-game winning streak after losing to USC, not to mention the fact that they have won convincingly in those 4 games as well. They play Oregon on Dec. 3rd which should be a good game.

20. Mississippi - The other polls have these guys ranked lower, but seeing them play LSU this past week, it is obvious that their opponents have no answer for their Running-Back Dexter McCluster. He has moves like Hershel Walker! Ole Miss finishes out their regulare season against Mississippi State, which they havent beaten since 2003. I would be completely shocked if they did not get some long awaited revenge in that game this coming weekend.

21. BYU - Umm lets see you have an 9-2 record all of your wins have come from teams that are currently unranked, not to mention a loss by a team that is also currently unranked. The only team that you played that is ranked (TCU) destroyed you. You have an opportunity to make a statement this coming weekend by playing a ranked Utah Team, who I wouldn't be surprised in the least gave you another upset.

22. Utah - Currently at 9-2 on the season just like BYU, the only difference here is that BYU has had a little tougher schedule than you, but I believe that you have enough talent on this team to upset BYU at their house this coming weekend.

23. Nebraska - These guys did not do as well as thought they could have done this year, but look out! Here comes Nebraska heading into the Big 12 Championship against Texas! I knew that you were the best team in the Big 12 North this season, even though no one seem to give you any respect. You took care of Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas which propelled your way to the Big 12 Championship. Colorado gave Oklahoma State all they could handle this past week, so even though your already in the championship game do not take these guys for granted, You need to beat Colorado to tell the nation that you at least deserve to be in the big 12 Championship against Texas.

24. Houston - Continues to impress, but with 2 loses now on the season and the weakening of the schedule does not help your ranking. The loss against UTEP was the worst loss of the season for you. You lost more than just that game!

25. North Carolina - You guys just do not quit and I like that! DEFENSE! is what has kept you in your games. You are riding a 4-game winning streak into N.C. State, and being that it is an in-state rivalry this should be a great game to watch. I look for a defensive struggle thoughout.

Top 25

1. Texas- is still in my opinion the best in the Country, their strength of schedule, the margin of victory, the balance on offense, and of course the ability to remain undefeated.

2. Florida - being in the SEC and still remaining undefeated is something to be proud of. They have won the SEC East, which of course has lost some of its thunder with Georgia and Tennessee not performing as well as they have in the past. I have been a little concerned with their margin of victory over some lesser opponents.

3. Alabama - Is on a collison course with Florida for the SEC Championship, they have won the SEC West, with thier win this past week against LSU. I am also concerned with their margin of victory against Tennessee. Tennessee came as close to upsetting a team as you can get without the upset. Tennessee is obviously climbing in the polls and is a much better team than they were a few weeks ago, but Alabama should have still been able to dominate especially in Alabama.

4. TCU - Let me introduce you to this year's BCS Buster. These guys may have a weaker schedule than anyone else in the top 5, but you can not ignore the margin of victory that these guys are winning by. TCU is a very dangerous team and should be taken seriously.

5. Cincinnatti - Continues to remain undefeated, however I am concerned that they only won by 2 points against UConn this past week. Their defense is suspect right now, and I am not sure what has brought on this change, because their defense has been strong all season until this past week. They are currently on a collision course with Pittsburgh who has only one loss on the season and they are obviously getting better as the season continues. Cincinnatti will have to bring their A-game against Pitt scheduled for December 5th.

6.Georgia Tech - Their only loss of the season is against Miami. They will destroy Duke this upcoming week, but will be tested in their home-state rivalry against Georgia.

7. Pittsburgh - I feel as though I may be giving you the benefit of the doubt here at this ranking, I like the kind of numbers that your offense is putting up, However, your defense is a little suspect. I think you have enough talent to beat Cincinnatti

8. Iowa - I really had to think about putting you here. You only have one loss on the season, but it was too a very mediocre NorthWestern. However, you have already turned heads this season and have made the best start in your history, if you have a healthy QB you are very hard to beat. I believe that your Rose Bowl hopes will fade though against a resurgent Ohio State team.

9. Houston - I am just not convince that there is a FBS team out there that can compete defensively against your explosive offense when your offense is focused. The only loss on the season came from an inept Utep! The only reason that you lost that game is because you lost focused and took that team too lightly. You should win the rest of your games this season, which you could have an outside shot at a BCS game depending how the teams above you fair in the final weeks of the season.

10. Boise State - I know your saying where is my respect! My response to that is where is your competition? your undefeated schedule is a weak schedule, You have only beaten 3 teams with even a winning record, and only one team in the top 25. You Play Idaho next week who is 7-3, will see...

11. Ohio State - Probably could beat Boise State, and if they play like they did this past week against Penn State, they should win the Big 10 and play in the Rose Bowl.

12. LSU - Have actually surprised me this year. You are playing better than I thought you would be at this time of the season. Your key wins this year were against Georgia and Auburn. I did not think that you would beat them. You still have Ole Miss coming in acouple of weeks.

13. USC - You have lost the National Championship and now you may have lost a BCS Bowl Game with that lost to Oregon.

14. Utah - Only one loss on the season, but lack of strength on your schedule is a problem.

15. Miami - The Clemson lost has really hurt you. If you win out you could have an outside shot at a BCS Bowl, but don't hold your breath.

16. Oregon - USC win very impressive - Stanford lost just as Unimpressive. Who are you? We never know what team is going to show up?

17. Penn State - Still a very strong team and more than likely could be a Boise State team, in spite of losing 2 on the season.

18. Oklahoma State- It is too bad these guys are not in the Big 12 North they would be in the Big 12 Championship.

19. Wisconsin - your most impressive win was against Purdue 37-0.

20. South Florida -No longer a contender for the Big East, however you have an opportunity to move up in the rankings if you take down #15 Miami.

21. Arizona - Have a very tough remaining schedule. 3 of your final 4 games are against top 25 teams.

22. West Virgina- Still hanging around in the Big East

23. Auburn - Not a bad record considering your schedule. (7-3)

24. Virgina Tech - The only other 3 lost team in my top 25

25. BYU - not much respect here, I hate your schedule, but you only have 2 losses on the season.

Tennesse is climbing the polls and if they beat Ole Miss this coming weekend I would expect them to break into the top 25.