R. Rich

T minus 9 days and counting!!!!

Even better.

That ain't such a step up, Lori.

I've only taken pictures once, but I'm sure I can arrange for a few shots next Friday.

You gotta love these new safeties. I've been creating guys like this on videogames for years, and now we get the real thing. Kinda makes me long for the days when I begged my HS coach to let me try out @ corner, when I was 6'5" and 'bout 200lbs. Then I think 'bout the overall size of players nowadays; that's where the "kinda" part comes from.

Thanks, for your comments and your contributions to the preview. This discussion to be continued on September 28th.

You know I like Moore, but you said that Mays having 3 first round picks, a second round pick, and 3 first team preseason All America teammates doesn't affect his stats? C'mon now. Both guys are very good and should have standout seasons. I'll leave it @ that.

I cannot take all the credit. I watch my fair share of games, but I also rely on numerous media outlets, various guides, and input from those w/ ties to the college game (former players, coaches, admins) to get me through. I also got some valued input from StlBills and BlueFire, which will be on display when I finally get the more in-depth team reviews posted. When it comes to slotting teams, I not only take into account the talent level and such, but also the schedule they must deal w/. I like Georgia a lot (my early AA listing had Stafford ahead of Tebow), but I don't see them having nearly as smooth sailing as either WVU or USF (this will be my "team to watch" this year) will do. In the SEC, there is no smooth sailing. Yup, and yup. It sucks that they'll probably get another undeserved free pass to the BCS, but I guess it'll be as fun for me as watching the last couple BCS title games has been for Michigan fans. You could be right. I have them right behind Boise State in that conference, but I have them both outside the top 25 though. I hope the bulldogs prove me wrong. I also have my beloved PENN STATE out of the top 25, even though I've seen them listed in many top 25 polls so far. Their defense has talented guys like Spikes and Joe Haden, who I feel will be an outstanding player for the Gators based on his excellent freshman year. Still, they aren't as loaded as other years and I feel that will be an issue for them if they get to a BCS title game. If there's a Florida-TOSU rematch, I'd give the edge to TOSU. They're every bit as determined to make amends as the US basketball team was in Beijing. If they use Moody right and there's no injury concerns w/ him, third downs might not be an issue since teams will have to deal w/ his athleticism on first and second downs. Not only is their defense loaded, but they're very physical. I'm taking a "wait and see" approach to Sanchez, which is why I didn't mention him in my All Pac 10 listing. I saw on ESPN that Mark May listed him as a "top 10 impact player" for this year? What a shock, since he's one of the biggest USC cheerleaders on that channel. He, along w/ Haden and Crabtree, are among the top sophomores to watch this year. Then again, Perez is technically a sophomore (transferred to the Terps from USC after his freshman year) and I've heard a LOT of good things 'bout how he's doing. I took a flyer on him, though neither guy 'tween Perez and Williams is a slouch. I plan on it. I just need to find the time and not have life throw any more curveballs @ me. For a while, we thought we weren't going to be able to even make the home opener next weekend, but it looks like that might be safe. For now. Thanks, and I agree that it's nice to have something to stir up interest. I could've just parrotted what the AP would do or what some other person thought, but I tried to add not only where I thought teams should be rated, but how their schedule would affect them, the level of maturity of the team (a very good group of sophomores or juniors, or solid senior leadership?), injuries, and other factors to shake things up. It's not perfect; just something to jump start college football discussion. I still have more to do, as I am editing the team previews and will post them as soon as they're done.

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William Moore's stats certainly would eat Mays' and Harris' for breakfast, but, then again, Timmy Chang's stats ate Matt Leinart and Vince Young's stats for breakfast, too. Hey, I like Moore, which is why he's on my 2nd team. But, the fact remains that Mays played on a defense that saw 4 players drafted in the first 2 rounds, 3 of them in the first round. That defense could likely add another 3 or 4 in the 2009 draft, so there's plenty of talent 'round Mays which could account for him not dominating the scene stat-wise.

We're coming into the home stretch now: T minus 10 days and counting!!!!

Sorry folks, but we're having a family emergency that is preventing me from completing the editing of the preview. I have posted my preseason All America selections as well as my all conference picks, and my Top 25 and conference outlooks. I'll post the rest of the preview once I have the chance. Again, I apologize for the delay and, in the meanwhile, I hope you'll check out the parts of the preview that I've posted so far. Enjoy. All America Teams All Conference Teams My Top 25 Conference Outlooks

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You shouldn't.

T minus 12 days and counting!!!!

Haha!!

The preview will be posted on my other site Wednesday morning, the day before the season begins, and the link will be posted here.

You have a point, but the guy did make a few decent plays down the stretch that were key.

As far as the draft goes, it looks like most people are okay w/ doing it on an evening as opposed to a weekend. That works for me.

Good find there.

I cannot see them @ work. Are either of these the one where he's laughing @ Carl Lewis' rendition of the national anthem? I like that one.

You're all in serious trouble now, 'cause there is no way I'm going to win. I don't care what stunts you pull, you will have a better chance than I will to win this thing. Don't even try to beg, 'cause I will lose and you will do better than me.

I have tickets in the endzone/tunnel side that I will give to whoever wants to go to Thursday's game. I'll also throw in the parking coupon if you decide to use the stadium parking lot. Let me know soon (send a PM), so that I can be sure to get the tickets out in time. Tickets are in: Section 123, Row 13, Seats 21-22

T minus 16 days and counting!!!! Just 2 more weeks 'til Psycho Ward 86 and I are on our way up to Rochester for a garbage plate, then on to Buffalo.

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