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I know it's one week and FSU didn't play yet but to me, based on the end of last season, what I saw this weekend, coaching, and schedules, I think Michigan, Ohio State, Alabama, Houston and Louisville to be the best five, most complete teams in the country. Clemson and maybe FSU round out the top 7. Four of those teams will be in the playoff. Not sure who else could get in. Washington? Doubtful to happen. LSU if they run the table? Very doubtful.
 
The only thing that can truly ease the pain of being beat by a team whose football program is 6 years old is watching Ole Miss crumble after having a huge lead on National TV.
 
A few of my take aways after Week 1:

-I'm probably going to be biased against Houston all season. They're super fun to watch, looked legit in Week 1 and most likely will run the table. That being said, as of right now their schedule looks like dog **** aside from Louisville in November and the AAC title game they play in will most likely not be against a very impressive opponent. I think it's a dangerous precedent to put a G5 school in the playoffs that played a hard game in Week 1 and doesn't get tested again for 2 months. When Utah looked like world beaters in 2004 I sure enjoyed the ride, but I had no illusions that they belonged in a championship game over the 3 other schools that finished the season undefeated. Maybe it's not fair to Houston, but the body of work just won't be there. Just my opinion, but I think the playoffs should be reserved for the teams that took the hardest path to get there. Houston's path is a cake walk.

-I really wasn't believing the Texas improvement hype in the preseason but after 1 game I'm ready to concede. That Freshman QB looks legit and Charlie Strong's mentality will only further imbed itself with that team after a big win vs ND.

-I watched very little of the BYU game but what I did watch, I was very surprised to see Taysom Hill look somewhat pedestrian. Again, small sample size but that didn't look like the Taysom I'm used to seeing. It will be very interesting to see how he looks against Utah. Maybe the multiple injuries have caught up with him physically (how could they not)?

-The Pac12 looked pretty unimpressive over all and they are flirting with going 3 straight years without having a team in the playoff. That's not good. Pac12 folks better keep their fingers crossed that one of those teams can run the table but it certainly doesn't look likely.
 
I am rooting for Houston, such a fun team, tons of play makers on offense and defense.
 
[MENTION=422]jazzman12[/MENTION] I made the same observation about Taysom. He looked slower and less explosive.
 
jazzman12 said:
A few of my take aways after Week 1:

-I'm probably going to be biased against Houston all season. They're super fun to watch, looked legit in Week 1 and most likely will run the table. That being said, as of right now their schedule looks like dog **** aside from Louisville in November and the AAC title game they play in will most likely not be against a very impressive opponent. I think it's a dangerous precedent to put a G5 school in the playoffs that played a hard game in Week 1 and doesn't get tested again for 2 months. When Utah looked like world beaters in 2004 I sure enjoyed the ride, but I had no illusions that they belonged in a championship game over the 3 other schools that finished the season undefeated. Maybe it's not fair to Houston, but the body of work just won't be there. Just my opinion, but I think the playoffs should be reserved for the teams that took the hardest path to get there. Houston's path is a cake walk.

-I really wasn't believing the Texas improvement hype in the preseason but after 1 game I'm ready to concede. That Freshman QB looks legit and Charlie Strong's mentality will only further imbed itself with that team after a big win vs ND.

-I watched very little of the BYU game but what I did watch, I was very surprised to see Taysom Hill look somewhat pedestrian. Again, small sample size but that didn't look like the Taysom I'm used to seeing. It will be very interesting to see how he looks against Utah. Maybe the multiple injuries have caught up with him physically (how could they not)?

-The Pac12 looked pretty unimpressive over all and they are flirting with going 3 straight years without having a team in the playoff. That's not good. Pac12 folks better keep their fingers crossed that one of those teams can run the table but it certainly doesn't look likely.
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bigb said:
[MENTION=422]jazzman12[/MENTION] I made the same observation about Taysom. He looked slower and less explosive.
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I'm with you both. He looked slower. I'm thinking though that it's due to the new system and he is thinking about every move he makes which is slowing him down.
I think if he just went after it he would get much of his speed back. I'm not necessarily thinking he should, but as he gets more comfortable with the plays and system he will speed up. I think it's mental. I don't think a linsfranc injury will slow a player down like that, but what do I know.
 
How about that FSU frosh QB, Francois. 419 yds against ole miss in his first game. Ridiculous arm, legit speed, willing to stand in and take a hit, would rather throw down the field than tuck and run. Looks like a star in the making.
 
seattlejazzfan said:
How about that FSU frosh QB, Francois. 419 yds against ole miss in his first game. Ridiculous arm, legit speed, willing to stand in and take a hit, would rather throw down the field than tuck and run. Looks like a star in the making.
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Nah Ole Miss just sucks ***. Bo Wallace is the Jay Cutler of college football.
 
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