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Amato's Top 25
UHND.com - Andrew Amato
11/6/2001
1. Miami (7-0)- This team is unstoppable...for now
2. Nebraska (10-0)-Will roll into Boulder and lose...
3. Florida (7-1)-Control their own destiny...watch out for SC on Sat.
4. Oklahoma (7-1)-Will run the table, beat NEB in the Big 12 Champ., and battle for thenational title!
5. Texas (8-1)-Dangerous team, could slip in if anyone screws up (OK, NEB)
6. Oregon (8-1)-Another dangerous team who could slip in and will run the table
7. BYU (9-0)-Yes, they play in a fairly easy conference, but they're making things lookway too easy...
8. Washington State (8-1)-Immpressive thus far, nice win vs. UCLA
9. Tennessee (6-1)-There is no reason why ND could not beat them!
10. Michigan (6-2)-2 cheap losses are preventing them from smelling the roses...
11. Washington (7-1)-Yes, they beat Michigan, but this team fails to impress me...
12. FSU (6-2)-Chris Rix is gaining confidence, watch out Gators...
13. Maryland (8-1)-The 'Terps didn't get the upset bug over the weekend and are continuingto thrash opponents.
14. South Carolina (7-2)-Old Lou has the 'Cocks ready for a huge upset over the Gatorsthis weekend in Columbia!
15. Illinois (7-1)-Possibly the most underrated team in the polls, only loss came atMichigan. Kurt Kittner is 1 of the best QB's in the NCAA.
16. Syracuse (7-2)-Another underrated team. The Orange have rebounded and look dangerousfollowing opening losses to GA Tech and Tennessee, and an upset at Virginia Tech.
17. Stanford (5-2)-Up and down team, no reason Irish can't win in Palo Alto.
18. UCLA (6-2)-Consecutive losses has this team reeling...
19. GA Tech (6-2)-Nice win over one of the top defenses (UNC) in the country, rollingtowards showdowns with Georgia and the 'Noles.
20. Georgia (5-2)-Important showdown with rival 'Jackets is looming.
21. Michigan State (5-2)-Huge win over hated Michigan. Came as no surprise. Thisteam is for real, but there is no reason why ND couldn't win at home. Watch out forPSU at the end of the season!
22. Colorado (7-2)-If this team can stay healthy and continue to win, the 'Huskers betterbe ready in Boulder after last season's close call at Lincoln.
23. Louisville (8-1)-Well balanced and well coached team. Their only loss came atIllinois.
24. Virginia Tech (6-2)-Talk about a team on the ropes? Consecutive losses at home vs.Syracuse and a whitewash @ PITT! This team better be prepared, and I believe they willwhen the 'Canes visit Blacksburg.
25. Purdue (5-2)-Despite fallout vs. ILL, the 'Boilers are still in the Big 10 chase afterMichigan's loss.
Close call: Boston College (6-2)- A strong showing vs. Miami this week could boost theminto the Top 25. There is no reason they can't challenge the 'Canes in Chestnut Hill.
In closing:
Every week from here out will rewrite the story. Every game now has implications on thepolls, BCS, and the bowls. My national title tilt right now is Miami/Oklahoma. I think BobStoops will have his players ready to make a run and trounce Nebraska in the Big 12 titlegame to boost them into the Rose Bowl. Watch out for South Carolina this weekend versusFlorida. Hosting "College Gameday" will be huge for Columbia and the Gamecocksdefense and crowd will confuse the Gators the same way Auburn did. There is no reason whythe Irish could not have beaten Michigan State, Boston College, and Tennessee. None ofthose teams are more talented than the Irish. Possibly Tennessee, but not by much. The 2fumbles inside the Vols 20 and too many allowed 3rd down conversions cost the Irish thegame. Everyone knew on 3rd down that the play was going to be a quick slant to KelleyWashington! Didn't Bob Davie, Greg Mattison, or the defense realize that?! Onemore thing, if Kevin White buys out Bob Davie's contract, PLEASE fire Kevin Rogers too!His play calling is terrible! The Irish need to take a week to rest, refocus, andturn their attention to Navy, Stanford, and Purdue. This is a tough task considering theIrish will not be playing for the New Year's Day bowl that they're used to contending forand playing in. These are 3 winnable games if the team that we all know shows up andplays with heart and passion. Go Irish.
My Top 25 Picks (Added 11/9)
#1 Miami @ Boston College:
Miami 31
BC 20
Kansas State @ #2 Nebraska:
Nebraska 27
Kansas State 10
#3 Florida @ #14 South Carolina ***
South Carolina 23
Florida 20
Texas A&M @ #4 Oklahoma:
Oklahoma 24
Texas A&M 10
Kansas @ #5 Texas:
Texas 41
Kansas 10
Memphis @ #6 Tennessee:
Tennessee 23
Memphis 17
#7 Oregon @ #16 UCLA:
Oregon 27
UCLA 20
#8 Washington @ Oregon State:
Washington 23
Oregon State 17
#9 BYU @ Wyoming:
BYU 48
Wyoming 20
NC State @ #10 Florida State:
Florida State 31
NC State 27
Clemson @ #11 Maryland:
Maryland 27
Clemson 24
#12 Washington State @ Arizona State:
Washington State 24
Arizona State 17
Minnesota @ #13 Michigan:
Michigan 31
Minnesota 13
Penn State @ #14 Illinois **
PSU 31
Illinois 24
#17 Georgia Tech @ Virginia:
Ga. Tech 27
Virginia 10
West Virginia @ #18 Syracuse:
Syracuse 31
West Virginia 13
#19 Stanford @ Arizona:
Stanford 31
Arizona 20
#20 Colorado @ Iowa State:
Colorado 27
Iowa State 20
Auburn @ #21 Georgia:
Georgia 28
Auburn 20
#22 Virginia Tech @ Temple:
Va. Tech 49
Temple 6
Indiana @ #23 Michigan State:
Michigan State 31
Indiana 21
#24 Purdue @ Ohio State:
Ohio State 21
Purdue 17
Houston @ #25 Louisville:
Louisville 41
Houston 7
Key:
*** = My #1 upset pick of the week
** = My #2 upset pick of the week