And we're back for another big college football season...they had the Appy State/Michigan game replay on late last night and that's got me fired up for another season.
First of all, the home-standing Golden Gophers are going to roll up Northern Illinois this weekend. We all remember last year's clunker of an opener against BGSU, but that's not going to happen this weekend. I expect the offense to look shaky at certain points, but able to sustain enough drives to be able to get into the 30s. Look for the defense to try to get aggressive, something they were not able to do last year because of lack of speed, and the fact that they were consistently down by 21 points most of last year. 37-17 Gophers.
Other thoughts around the nation...
I think Appy State is going to throw LSU a little scare before they bow out gracefully in the 2nd half...am really looking forward to this one on ESPN late Sat afternoon.
Clemson...the stars are aligned for you to make a run...don't throw it away in week 1 against a Bama team you should outclass.
I agree with the Tree...Utah dusts Michigan in week 1. And the maize and blue crazies will be be grumbling in August for the 2nd year in a row.
Florida hammers Hawaii...Mizzou will whack Ill...you'll always have that 2nd rate Rose Bowl team of '07 Illini...you guys think a 36.5 spread for the Jayhawks is too much to cover? Bah, they win by 40+...and in keeping with tradition I will start by yearly picking against USC in week 1, as I think a fired up Cavs team keeps it within shouting distance.
My National Championship Game Prediction: Oklahoma vs. Florida
Heisman Trophy Winner: Chase Daniel QB, Mizzou
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