The BYU backup QB is a VHT that is back from his LDS mission and they would have been very comfortable with him running the offense. If I remember correctly he either was MVP of Elite 11 or was runner up to MVP.
Sendcash - like you I was not impressed with Boise and I figured they would spank UW (who $ucks btw). That game is at Provo and at night. I'd love to grab Breedum Young getting some points as I think they'd be a live dog. I had that game circled (for BYU) as the 55 that Boise hung on the Coogs was the most they had given up in since '07. After that they ran off 4 straight wins before losing their bowl. I'm thinking they'll want this one.
Sendcash - like you I was not impressed with Boise and I figured they would spank UW (who $ucks btw). That game is at Provo and at night. I'd love to grab Breedum Young getting some points as I think they'd be a live dog. I had that game circled (for BYU) as the 55 that Boise hung on the Coogs was the most they had given up in since '07. After that they ran off 4 straight wins before losing their bowl. I'm thinking they'll want this one.
Boise State may want it more. BYU is not going to defeat UCLA and will have a tough game at Michigan. They will also probably lose to Mizzou. Boise State has a legitimate shot at running the table if they win this game. This is probably the toughest game they have on their schedule. While 13-0 may not be enough to get them into the playoffs, it is certainly enough to get them into a Big 6 Bowl Game.
Bigdaddy and coachdumbass, i said TWICE sec is better than acc. But since you guys are uneducated idiots and can't read, continue with your ignorant propaganda. You said the acc couldn't beat the acc based on the two games played, which I made a some points against. The only somewhat valid counter argument was you saying that I overstated south carolina's contender status, which was exaggerated to make a point. However, coach who is clearly incapable of making any point whatsoever except name calling is a waste of time. And I know from recent posts that no one likes or respects big daddy. I'll say it again for the last time, the sec is clearly the best conference and better than the acc, but those games were not evidence of this point unless you get your football knowledge from espn. Go ahead and respond with your awesome points like haha and lol.
Agreed. There shouldn't even be ranking till after week 3-4.
A poor showing sets the trend for the season. Can teams overcome a poor Week 1 showing? Possibly, but few do. Most people will say that Ohio State did last season, but their loss came in week 2. Last years Power 5 Conference Week 1 losers included:
1. Arkansas, who lost to Auburn and had to rally at the end of the season to finish with a 7-6 record.
2. Clemson, who never recovered from a 24 point beating at Georgia and went on to a 9-3 record.
3. Colorado, who lost to rival Colorado State and finished the year at 2-12.
4. Miami, who lost to Louisville and finished a disappointing 6-7.
5. Northwestern, a 31-24 loser to Cal. The Cat's finished 5-7.
6. Oklahoma State, who lost to Florida State in week 1 and rallied to finish 7-6.
7. South Carolina, who lost to Texas A&M in week 1 and ended up at 7-6, the worst finish in years for them.
8. Vanderbilt, a 37-7 loser to Temple in week 1 on their way to a 3-9 season.
9. Virginia, a loser to UCLA in week 1 en route to as 5-7 season.
10. Wake Forest, who lost to UL Monroe and finished at 3-9.
11. Washington State, who lost to Rutgers and finished at 3-9.
12. West Virginia, a loser to Alabama, finished at 7-6.
So out of these 12 Power 5 teams, only one ends up with a record better than 7-6, and 7 end up under .500. Most Power 5 teams schedule cream puffs to open the season, so there are not a lot of teams on this list, but the ones who made it, certainly did not have banner years.
1. Arkansas, who lost to Auburn and had to rally at the end of the season to finish with a 7-6 record.
2. Clemson, who never recovered from a 24 point beating at Georgia and went on to a 9-3 record.
3. Colorado, who lost to rival Colorado State and finished the year at 2-12.
4. Miami, who lost to Louisville and finished a disappointing 6-7.
5. Northwestern, a 31-24 loser to Cal. The Cat's finished 5-7.
6. Oklahoma State, who lost to Florida State in week 1 and rallied to finish 7-6.
7. South Carolina, who lost to Texas A&M in week 1 and ended up at 7-6, the worst finish in years for them.
8. Vanderbilt, a 37-7 loser to Temple in week 1 on their way to a 3-9 season.
9. Virginia, a loser to UCLA in week 1 en route to as 5-7 season.
10. Wake Forest, who lost to UL Monroe and finished at 3-9.
11. Washington State, who lost to Rutgers and finished at 3-9.
12. West Virginia, a loser to Alabama, finished at 7-6.
So out of these 12 Power 5 teams, only one ends up with a record better than 7-6, and 7 end up under .500. Most Power 5 teams schedule cream puffs to open the season, so there are not a lot of teams on this list, but the ones who made it, certainly did not have banner years.
What I saw from Week 1--- Check out Western Michigan's record ATS in 2014. Watch them again for another few weeks.. I made a good chunk of money off of them last year (Granted I blew it other places but still...) They are better than the credit they are given. I think they could go 10-2 (they play Ohio State in 2 weeks). This week is no cake walk though.
