I’ve got plenty to write about, but kind of a blank head to do it with. BG loses two rivalry games in a week, one in a quagmire (giggity!) the other in less than exciting fashion (Corey Partridge aside). Michigan loses Bo, then honors his affinity for linebackers by lining them up in semi-man coverage with OSU’s receivers… all words I’ve considered since my last post, and all words that still won’t be written with this one. (Well, those words will be written, more words…not quite yet.) But believe me, I have my thoughts, and quite a few about Bo Schembechler to throw out, so I’ll be around.
In fact, the only reason I’m here bumping the “Safety Dance” video from the top of the page is to turn in a less-than-enthusiastic BlogPoll entry. I do still believe Michigan is actually a “2a” to USC, but realistically, if any other school lost that game in the same way, I’d drop them much further. I’m impressed, but not excited about Arkansas, and Florida is kind of along for the ride. The SEC Championship will help free that up, I’d imagine. (Read: Arkansas will likely win by one or two points, and not much at all will be answered.)
I actually just flipped Wisconsin and ND, then flipped them back. Both have rosters marred only by a loss to Michigan. Actually, make that a severe beating at the hands of the Wolverines (in consecutive weeks). While Wisconsin’s 14 point deficit is partially cosmetic, they were on the road. Notre Dame got defiled at home to the exact same team (see consecutive weeks reference). In fact, ND helped. So they get the nod there. But again, probably an “a” and “b” scenario. (But congrats to the Irish on another Commander In Chief trophy!)
So yeah, here’s the ballot:
| Rank | Team | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | — |
| 2 | Southern Cal |  4 |
| 3 | Michigan |  1 |
| 4 | Arkansas | 1 |
| 5 | Florida | 1 |
| 6 | Notre Dame | 3 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 1 |
| 8 | LSU | 1 |
| 9 | Texas | 2 |
| 10 | Auburn | 2 |
| 11 | Louisville | 1 |
| 12 | West Virginia | 1 |
| 13 | Rutgers | 8 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | — |
| 15 | Georgia Tech | 1 |
| 16 | Boise State | 1 |
| 17 | Tennessee | 1 |
| 18 | Virginia Tech | 2 |
| 19 | Boston College | 2 |
| 20 | Brigham Young | 3 |
| 21 | Nebraska | 5 |
| 22 | California | 3 |
| 23 | Hawaii | 2 |
| 24 | TCU | 2 |
| 25 | Wake Forest | 10 |