The Nation's Top 5

As usual I am going to preview the Top 10 teams, begining tonight with the Top 5, GOAT style!

1. Florida

The Good: Tebow, Demps, The Entire Returning Defense

The Bad: Potential virginity loss at a sorority/frat mixer

There's not alot to talk about other then if they lose it will be because they beat themselves. Or the entire teams gets suspended and Tebow get's laid and goes crazy. Of course, JON BRANTLEY is probably the best back-up in the country, and I'm not being biased here, so they wouldn't fall off much. Steamroller coming thru....
Prediction is 11-0 (They shouldn't be favored by less then 17 in any ballgame they play until the post season maybe)


2. The BY GOD TEXAS Longhorns

The Good: McCoy (it's his year for the Heisman, regardless of his numbers )
Arguably the best line in the country outside of Tallahassee, FL

The Bad: A BIG 12 defense(not much here, and Big 12 homers need not argue)

The Longhorns look to repeat their success this year like last and this year maybe all about REVENGE. Texas last year got hosed (IMHO) out of a NC bid, but looked undeserving struggling to put away a terrible OSU team in their bowl appearance last year. McCoy has several weapons at his disposal and they will be needed. First big test comes in their 3rd game when Texas Tech comes calling(I will pound the Horns if this line is less then -7). They WILL show up to play in this one. Then in true Texas fashion they play 2 warm ups before there Oct. 17th meeting in the Red River Shootout with the SOONERS. The winner is probably headed to the NC game, but an Oct. 31st night trip to OKLAHOMA ST. is not a gimme by any stretch and the Horns better be careful. Like there chances this season to have alot of success.

Prediction 11-1 (Heavy favorites most of the way, but think they trip against Okie St.)


3. The Oklahoma Sooners

The Good: Heisman Winner Sam Bradford, strong Running Game

The Bad: A YOUNG offensive line, and a Big 12 defense(check NC game for confirmation)

The GOAT is still a little sour with the Sooners, as I thought they were the best team in the country last year, and should have beaten UF by 14 in the title game. (Go ahead SEC homers, look it up and REALLY watch the tape) But, they play ZERO defense in the Big 12, and stopping Tebow with no defense or a tire iron was not going to happen. However, Sam Bradford is back with weapons and looks to put up ridiculous numbers again this year, but that will be difficult with a young inexperienced line. You can have an all-world offense, but if you can't block for them, it doesn't really matter. I do like the way they step out of conference this year with BYU to open, and Miami at home, but of course the true test comes OCT. 17th in the "Shootout" with the "BY GOD TEXAS LONGHORNS". This may be the game of the year outside of the USC/OSU game. I look for the Sooners to preform at the top level again this year.
Prediction 11-1 (They may not screw it up, but I can't rule it out)

4. USC

The Good: 9 deep at RB, Taylor Mays, All world Talent everywhere

The Bad: Untested QB, Whispers of a crumbling program, a brutal road schedule

USC looks to dominate the the PAC-10 again this year, but I'm here to tell you they will be tested this year like we haven't seen in recent times. For 7 straight years they have been money in conference but this may be the year that "TROY FALLS". They have a stupid brutal schedule this year that consists of ROAD GAMES to Ohio St., ND(yep, I said it), CAL, Arizona St. and toughest maybe there Oct 31st trip to AUTZON to play the Ducks. An untested QB maybe there down fall, but if the QB does shape up, they could very well be in the BCS NC Game. Taylor Mays is a "Man among boys" anchoring the defense, and with 9 deep at RB, just let the QB had the ball off for 3 yards and a "cloud of dust". They may not win in true USC style, but a win is a win and they will have to fight for everyone this year.
Prediction 10-2 (untested QB + tough road games = 2 potential losses somewhere)

5. The ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE

The Good: #1 overall defense in the country, God as Coach, Rabid Fans, Hot Girls, Julio Jones, and Good supporting offensive playmakers

The Bad: Relatively untested QB, Getting blow out by a MWC team in a bowl game

I have to admit, the more I look at this team, I am more impressed everyday at the potential in Tuscaloosa this year. If Junior Greg McElroy can mature early for the Tide, watch out again this year, because this team could again be SCARY good. They have all the talent everywhere and a STINGY defense that should be as good as advertised. Saban has a knack for getting his team to play up every week, however if he goes to sleep at the wheel like he did in January while the wheels were coming off, then the Tide will surely not live up to there potential. They do have a grinder of a schedule, not to tough, but not easy by any stretch. Opening with VT in ATL is gonna be a classic, which the GOAT believes should be a great game and a BAMA cover (provided they show up) but still on the fence. After that, road games in Lexington, KY (tough place for the Tide), then the big one in Oxford, MS for a date with destiny and the Rebels of Ole' Miss. If Bama survives this one, they get 3 straight home games with USC, The Tennessee "ACCEPTING" Volunteers, and the "Bayou Bengals". Bama will have to bring it every week to keep their dreams alive this season. Like their chances, but have to be realistic with prediction. The GOAT will be riding the TIDE UNDER'S this year for sure!
Prediction 10-2 (Defense will keep them in all ball games, but offense may stumble)


This is the state of the Top 5 the way Da GOAT see's it, so take it for a grain of Salt, I mean, what do I know....I just work here!

6-10 coming soon!

Enjoy,
Da GOAT