The question here is what the heck is happening in college football this year and why?? Everyone likes to blame BCS rankings, and say that they are unfair, and based on bogus facts, giving big name teams rhigher rankings then they really deserve. I for one disagree. Another theory to consider is the players. Top ranked team loaded with star athletes become over confident and selfish leading to loses versus no name teams. The desire to win as a team fades as the need to land an NFL mega contract far surpasses any team spirit. A great example here, as of today, is a team like Kansas. Fewer 5 star recruits than most other teams and the expectations for the year was a crap bowl game at best. They are currently the number 4 ranked team in the country!
So what really is going on this year, and why has this one year been so complelty back asswards of the past years? The most logical thing to believe is that through improved training programs and increase knowledge in the game, unranked small schools now have the ability to beat the big names such as USC. The playing field is more leveled now than it has ever been before. I believe this to be true to some extent.
If this is the case, then are the years of the elite football programs gone? Are the Kentucky's and Conecticut's going to one day be the coveted football schools to attend? I doubt that will be the case, but if the trend of the 2007 season continues, than an undefeated season and National Championship will be just short of an amazing, impossible feat! Also, a playoff will be an emminent addition, as to eliminate the lucky schedule scnerio.
Friday, November 9, 2007
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