Let’s answer some reader questions about the Week 4 poll.
These are paraphrases.
Rutgers over WVU? You’re insane!!!! – Black N’ Gold
Yeah, Rutgers over WVU. Here’s why. The Louisville theory. I’m not sold on WVU’s defense. I woke up on Tuesday thinking South Florida could even beat the ‘Eers this weekend, but I’m rethinking that. What I won’t rethink, assuming Rutgers keeps on winning, is that White, Slaton & Co. will beat the Scarlet Knights. The boys from Piscataway can play some defense and they’ve proven their offense is much improved from last year. WVU will run, run, run. But can they stop the run, run, pass, run, run, pass? We’ll see.
You still have a bias. And South Florida? You’re insane!!!! – Paul
Paul, I’m trying my best. I really am. I know you’re a Sun Devils guy and they’re so close. I will admit, I have not seen ASU play yet, but neither have the coaches and they vote. I will make every effort I can to watch them play against Stanford (although I feel like that might be difficult, maybe FSN?) As for South Florida, back to the Big East? Must mean they’re legit. We’ll talk South Florida football more after Friday night. As for the bias, I swear I’m working on it.
LSU over USC? You’re insane!!!! – Faw Bills
Yup. You’re the guy who said South Carolina would beat LSU and you still want to hate on LSU? Did you not see the fake field goal?
You were wrong about Oklahoma. We told you. YOU ARE INSANE. – The entire state of Oklahoma (& Justin)
I know. I know. I’m insane. But crow is so tasty.
I’m video editing all Wednesday morning, but I’ll hit you with the Heisman watch when I have 45 seconds to breathe. To bed, TO BED I SAID.
Comments (5)
This is not strictly about ASU. I still do not know what they are. If you have the dish, I know the game this week against Stanford is on FSNAZ & FSN Bay Area local, but they have been so up and down. I think that USF is legit because of the QB. Are they top ten, no, but I think they are a legit 20-30 team. After Louisville's problem, I am not sure just what the Big East is, same goes for Rutgers schedule (not entirely their fault). This would never happen, but honestly, the first polls should never come out until the October. Purdue? Missouri? Why not Houston or New Mexico? I understand, that no one sees most teams, just using the forum to stick up for the "little guy".
Adam, you're watching LAST years film on WVU. Last week they shut out a fine ECU team for 59 minutes and only allowed a cheap seven with :59 seconds remaining. They allowed 106 yards on the ground and only 54 yards in the air.
Not bad for a team with no defense huh?
I'm more worried about USF than Rutgers.
I love Penn State. A lot. But I think you were awfully kind to them. That quarterback...
Adam,
Your comments regarding WVU's perceived lack of defensive struck me as being dated. I figured you were remembering facts from some pre-season Media Guides showing how WVU ranked 109th against the pass last year. (admittedly not championship caliber)
Here are some stats from this year after four games:
WVU holds the following national defensive rankings:
• No. 8 in total sacks.
• No. 15 in total defense.
• No. 20 in scoring defense.
Maybe you should rethink your prediction that WVU won't be able to stick with Rutgers.
Adam,
So by your logic, if LSU should drop in the rankings if they don't beat the mighty Conference USA Tulane Green Wave (Who by the way are coming off a stellar 35-27 defeat of national power Southeastern Louisanna) by 50 points or more. After all the spread is what, 40 points?