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Virginia Tech - Team of Week

Photo – Safety Taylor Mays – Southern Cal

Gators Bye Week Helps Tim Tebow Recover

1. Florida (4-0) – Gators blitzed the Wildcats but Tebow hurt entering bye week.
2. Texas (4-0) – Longhorns always get off to great start.
3. Alabama (4-0) – Tide continues to crush opponents.
4. LSU (4-0) – Tigers held on to win with a tough goal line stand vs Miss St
5. Boise St (4-0) - Broncos might not get tested during the regular season.
6. Oklahoma (2-1 – Sooners well rested with Miami coming up.
7. USC (3-1) – Talented Trojans beat the other Washington state team on Saturday.
8. Ohio St (3-1) – Buckeyes bombed a lackluster Illinois club last Saturday.
9. Virginia Tech (3-1) – Tech moves into top ten with an impressive win over Miami.
10. Texas Christian (3-0) – Horned Frogs taking care of business in the early going.
11. Oregon (3-1) – Ducks crushed Cal in a critical Pac 10 matchup.
12. Cincinnati (4-0) - Cats will get the BCS nervous this season.
13. Iowa (4-0) – Hawkeyes surprised an overrated Penn St club.
14. Kansas (4-0) - Jayhawks get a bye week before making run at Big 12 title.
15. California (3-1) – Bears have to regroup quickly with Southern Cal coming in this week.
16. Mississippi (2-1) – Rebels came up flat on national stage vs South Carolina.
17. South Florida (4-0) – Won for the first time vs Top Three In Florida.
18. Penn St (3-1) – Nittany Lions looked like an average club vs Iowa.
19. Auburn (4-0) – Tigers hit the road for two SEC games.
20. Houston (3-0) - Cougars won a thriller over Texas Tech.
21. Oklahoma St (3-1) – Cowboys light up the scoreboard every week.
22. Miami (2-1) – Canes hope to rebound vs Oklahoma this week.
23. Georgia (3-1) – Bulldogs get LSU at home this week in pivotal SEC clash.
24. Michigan (4-0) – Wolverines face big road tests vs Michigan St and Iowa.
25. BYU (3-1) – Cougars headed for late season showdowns with TCU and Utah.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 2010. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Florida Holds #1 Ranking in Draft Insiders’ Poll

Photo – Ben Tate - Auburn

Top 25 Rankings
1. Florida (3-0) – Gators won their 13th game in a row vs Tennessee this week.
2. Texas (3-0) – Longhorns got their revenge vs Texas Tech last Saturday.
3. Mississippi (2-0) – Rebels might not be tested until the Bama game.
4. Penn St (3-0) – Nittany Lions taking care of soft opponents.
5. Alabama (3-0) – Tide is crushing easy foes.
6. LSU (3-0) – Tigers are prepping for bigger fish in October.
7. California (3-0) – Bears get a huge test at Oregon this week.
8. Boise St (3-0) - Broncos offense is exploding in the early action.
9. Oklahoma (2-1) – Sooners get bye week before big games with Miami and Texas in October.
10. Southern Cal (2-1)– Young Trojans were surprised by Huskies on Saturday.
11. Ohio St (2-1) – Buckeyes drilled Toledo. Face Illinois at home this week.
12. Miami (2-0) – Canes face Va. Tech and Oklahoma next on schedule.
13. North Carolina (3-0) – Tar Heels won big vs East Carolina.
14. Virginia Tech (2-1) – Tech hoping to move into top ten with win over Miami this week.
15. Cincinnati (3-0) - Cats won a big matchup with Oregon St.
16. Kansas (3-0) - Jayhawks are showing maturity at key positions.
17. Pittsburgh (3-0) – Panthers go on the road the next two weeks.
18. Auburn (3-0) – Tigers won a big game vs W Va last Saturday.
19. Florida St. (2-1) – Seminoles won impressively over BYU last week.
20. Oregon (2-1) – Ducks impressed in win over Utah.
21. BYU (2-1) – Cougars need to recover from thrashing by Florida St.
22. Texas Christian (2-0) – Horned Frogs face a good Clemson club on the road Saturday.
23. Utah (2-1) – Utes lost a tough matchup vs Oregon.
24. Oklahoma St (2-1) – Cowboys better find a defense to stay in Top 25.
25. Michigan (3-0) – Wolverines are hungry to get back in national rankings.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 2010. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Florida Holds #1 Position
Photo – Dezmon Briscoe - Kansas

1. Florida (2-0) – Gators face a dangerous Tennessee club this week.
2. Texas (2-0) – Longhorns looking for revenge vs Texas Tech this week.
3. USC (2-0) – Young Trojans won a huge game vs Ohio St on Saturday.
4. Mississippi (1-0) – Rebels had an early bye week.
5. Penn St (1-0) – Nittany Lions winning vs soft part of their schedule.
6. BYU (2-0) – Cougars offense is smoking hot.
7. Alabama (2-0) – Roll Tide is feasting on soft opponents.
8. LSU (2-0) – Tigers playing up to potential in early games.
9. Boise St (2-0) - Broncos are a hungry club this season.
10. California (2-0) – Bears are rolling over early opponents.
11. Georgia Tech (2-0) - Yellow Jackets face big test vs Miami this week.
12. Utah (2-0) – Utes get a huge matchup at Oregon this Saturday.
13. Oklahoma (1-1) – Sooners looking to string a few wins together here
14. Ohio St (1-1) – Buckeyes can up just short vs Southern Cal last week.
15. North Carolina (2-0) – Tar Heels just got by UConn last week.
16. Pittsburgh (2-0) – Panthers meet a tough Navy club on Saturday.
17. Virginia Tech (1-1) – Tech hoping to jump on Nebraska at home Saturday.
18. Cincinnati (2-0) - Cats clash with Oregon St in key intersectional matchup.
19. Kansas (2-0) - Jayhawks taking advantage of a soft early schedule.
20. Texas Christian (1-0) – Horned Frogs jumped on Virginia in their opener.
21. Oklahoma St (1-1) – Cowboys better find a defense to stay in Top 25.
22. Nebraska (2-0) – Huskers face a real test playing at Va Tech this Saturday.
23. Miami (1-0) – Canes had time to get ready for Ga Tech this Thursday.
24. Oregon St (2-0) – Scrappy club gets Cincinnati at home this week.
25. Iowa (2-0) – Hawkeyes hoping to surprise in the balanced Big Ten.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 20109. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Florida Holds Top Ranking
Photo – TE Dennis Pitta BYU

1. Florida (1-0) – Gators coasted vs lower level.
2. Texas (1-0) – Longhorns pounded weak D1 club in opener.
3. USC (1-0) – Trojans are young but loaded again.
4. Mississippi (1-0) – Rebels can do some damage this season.
5. Oklahoma St (1-0) – Cowboys drilled Georgia in opener
6. Ohio St (1-0) – Buckeyes were lucky to get past Navy.
7. Penn St (1-0) – Nittany Lions took care of business vs Akron.
8. BYU (1-0) – Cougars took it to Oklahoma in opener.
9. Alabama (1-0) – Tide win a huge game vs Va. Tech.
10. LSU (1-0) – Tigers need to play up to potential to stay in top 10 rankings
11. California (1-0) – Bears dominated Maryland in opener.
12. Boise St (1-0) - Broncos slammed a stunned Oregon club.

Florida Pick to Repeat by Draft Insiders Poll
USA Poll also Picks Florida as No.1 Team

Photo – QB Sam Bradford – Oklahoma

Florida, Texas & Oklahoma Top Draft Insiders Preseason College Poll

1. Florida – With Tebow, they are capable of repeating as champs.
2. Texas – Colt McCoy gives them a chance for the national title.
3. Oklahoma – The Sooners are loaded again and legitimate national contenders.
4. USC – Trojans reload with first year starting QB.
5. Ohio St – QB Terrelle Pryor is capable to taking the Buckeyes to the Big Show.
6. Virginia Tech – Hokies always a tough gang that comes to play.
7. Mississippi - Ole Miss is primed for a monster 2009 season.
8. Oklahoma St – Cowboys have an impressive and explosive offense
9. Penn St – Nittany Lions play sound football consistently.
10. LSU – QB play may decide if they stay in the top ten rankings
11. Oregon – Ducks will push the Trojans for the Pac 10 title.
12. North Carolina - Butch Davis’ s club should be a major surprise.
13. Alabama – Tide will rely on defense to push the top ten.
14. California – Bears need a special season from Best to win Pac 10 title.
15. Georgia Tech - Runner Dwyer hopes to carry Jackets to ACC title.
16. Boise St - Broncos best in this conference.
17. Georgia – Bulldogs have to reload especially on offense.
18. Utah – Utes won’t sneak up on anyone now.
10. Notre Dame – Irish primed for big performance after mediocrity recently.
20. Pittsburgh – Panthers are capable of ranking this high.
21. Florida St – Seminoles must show more offensively to move up rankings.
22. Oregon St – Tough schedule will make or break them.
23. Iowa – Scrappy club always play sound football.
24. Nebraska – Huskers still a formidable force in the Big 12.
25. BYU – Tough opener with Sooners could delay their run at the Utes for MWC title.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January 2010. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Final Top 16 College Teams

Photo - WR Percy Harvin - Florida
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1. Florida - 13-1
Like we said in September, the nation's best team that probably takes the entire season to prove to the nation and voters.
2. Utah - 13-0
The Utes finished with the only unblemished record and have the right to claim national title.
3. Texas - 12-1
They deserved BCS title game after whippin Oklahoma easily in October.
4. Southern Cal - 12-1
Finished very strong and would love a playoff system to challenge for title .
5. Oklahoma - 12-2
Sooners gave a strong effort but came up short in title game.
6. Alabama - 12-2
Crimson Tide lost their final two games that pushes them down the rankings.
7. Texas Christian - 11-2
Tough club with their only two losses vs top five clubs, Oklahoma and Utah.
8. Penn St. - 11-2
They got drilled by Southern Cal on New Year's Day.
9. Oregon - 10-3
The high scoring Ducks finished nicely with win over Oklahoma St.
10. Georgia - 10-3
Bulldogs won big over Michigan St. o New Year's day.
11. Texas Tech - 11-2
Red Raiders defense keeps them out of the top ten clubs after pounding in Cotton Bowl matchup vs Ole Miss.
12. Ohio St - 10-3
Buckeyes lost all three games vs top ten clubs.
13. Boise St - 12-1
They lost a tough bowl game vs an underrated TCU club that pushes them out of top ten teams.
14. Mississippi - 9-4
Ole Miss was the only club to beat Florida this season.
15. Virginia Tech - 9-4
The Hokies know how to win the games they are suppose to with victory over Cincinnati in bowl contest.
16. Oklahoma St. - 9-3
The Cowboys high powered attack makes them one of the nation's most exciting clubs to watch.

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January '09. He is also a voter for Players of the Week and for the FWAA All-American teams at the conclusion of each season.

Gators in BCS Game after Comeback vs 'Bama

Photo - QB Colt McCoy - Texas

1. Florida - 12-1
Gators made great comeback in SEC championship contest vs ‘Bama that puts them in national title game.
2. Texas - 11-1
They deserve BCS title game after whippin Oklahoma easily in October.
3. Oklahoma - 12-1
Sooners pounded Missouri in Big 12 title game mismatch.
4. Southern Cal - 11-1
Finished strong with 9 nines but none vs highly rated clubs to move up to challenge the elite clubs.
5. Alabama - 12-1
Crimson Tide failed to hold off Florida in crunch time that pushes them down the rankings.
6. Utah - 12-0
The Utes finished with an unblemished record and get a chance to move up vs Alabama.
7. Penn St. - 11-1
Big Ten title winner gets a strong matchup with Southern Cal on New Year's Day.
8. Texas Tech - 11-1
Red Raiders get basically a home game in Cotton Bowl matchup vs Ole Miss.
9. Ohio St - 10-2
Buckeyes get a tough assignment with Texas in Fiesta bowl.
10. Boise St - 12-0
They face an underrated TCU club in early bowl matchup.
11. TCU - 10-2
Nice matchup vs Boise St. in bowl game after a strong season with their only two losses vs top six clubs, Oklahoma and Utah.
12. Cincinnati - 11-2
Bearcats face Virginia Tech in one of the best matchups of the postseason.
13. Oklahoma St. - 9-3
High powered attack meets a tough explosive Oregon club in what should be a high scoring Holiday bowl.
14. Oregon - 9-3
The high scoring Ducks have totaled over 31 points in ten games this season.
15. Georgia Tech - 9-3
Yellow Jackets get a home game vs LSU in the Chick Fil A bowl.
16. Virginia Tech - 9-4
Hokies finished with four wins in last five games including their ACC title game victory over BC.