Draft Insiders' Digest Premier NFL Draft and Free Agency Publication
www.draftinsiders.com

College Top 16 - LSU vs Florida Heads Major Matchup Weekend

This is the strongest matchup weekend for college football this season and maybe over the past decade. There are 7 games that matchup top 25 teams and one the LSU - Florida contest that features top 10 clubs that are must see for fans. The list below does not include the Wisconsin - Illinois contest where both clubs could also be among the top 25 teams soon. How these games are decided will probably turn the Top 10 upside down for the second week in a row. Draft Insiders.com will have a new Top 16 ranking out Monday Oct 8th with Team of the Week.

Draft Insiders.com - College Top 16 Teams - Sept. 30
South Florida and Kentucky join Top 10 in Major Shakeup in Rankings

Team of the Week - South Florida
Frank Coyle - Head Scout - Draft Insiders

1. Southern Cal
2. LSU
3. Ohio St.
4. Cal
5. Wisconsin

Draft Insiders.com - College Top 16 Teams - Sept. 25
Southern Cal, LSU and Florida - Top 3

Team of the Week - Georgia
Top 16 College Teams - Sept 24, 2007
Frank Coyle - Head Scout - Draft Insiders

1. Southern Cal
2. LSU
3. Florida
4. West Virginia
5. Oklahoma
6. Texas
7. Cal
8. Rutgers
9. Ohio St.
10. Wisconsin
11. Clemson
12. Kentucky
13. Oregon
14. South Florida
15. Boston College
16. Virginia Tech

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and votes in all the major college awards - the Heisman Trophy, Lombardi, Outland, Jim Thorpe including all the defensive awards. He is also a voter for the FWAA on the College team polls, the Grantland Rice Polls. He is a nationwide radio and TV personality and makes frequent appearances on sports talk shows from coast to coast. He has been a regular guest on major radio shows such as the Score in Chicago, Sporting News Radio, ESPN Radio nationwide, WEEI Boston, WFAN in New York and Sports Extra in San Diego as well as every major sports talk show nationwide. His Heisman Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award ballots are released annually in early Dec.

Draft Insiders.com - College Top 16 Teams - Sept. 17
Southern Cal #1
Florida - Team of the Week

Top 16 College Teams - Sept 17, 2007
Frank Coyle - Head Scout - Draft Insiders

1. Southern Cal
2. LSU
3. Florida
4. West Virginia
5. Oklahoma
6. Texas
7. Cal
8. Wisconsin
9. Virginia Tech
10. Rutgers
11. Ohio St.
12. South Carolina
13. Penn St.
14. Clemson
15. South Florida
16. Boston College

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and votes in all the major college awards - the Heisman Trophy, Lombardi, Outland, Jim Thorpe including all the defensive awards. He is also a voter for the FWAA on the College team polls, the Grantland Rice Polls. He is a nationwide radio and TV personality and makes frequent appearances on sports talk shows from coast to coast. He has been a regular guest on major radio shows such as the Score in Chicago, Sporting News Radio, ESPN Radio nationwide, WEEI Boston, WFAN in New York and Sports Extra in San Diego as well as every major sports talk show nationwide. His Heisman Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award ballots are released annually in early Dec.

Top 16 College Preseason Vote - Draft Insiders
August 25, 2007

Frank Coyle - Head Scout

1.: Southern Cal
2.: Michigan
3.: LSU
4.: Florida
5.: West Virginia
6.: Virginia Tech
7.: Texas
8.: Louisville
9.: UCLA
10.: Cal
11.: Wisconsin
12.: Oklahoma
13.: Auburn
14.: Florida St.
15.: Rutgers
16.: Tennessee

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and votes in all the major college awards - the Heisman Trophy, Lombardi, Outland, Jim Thorpe including all the defensive awards. He is also a voter for the FWAA on the weekly College team polls, the Grantland Rice Polls. He is a nationwide radio and TV personality and makes frequent appearances on sports talk shows from coast to coast. He has been a regular guest on major radio shows such as the Score in Chicago, Sporting News Radio, ESPN Radio nationwide, WEEI Boston, WFAN in New York and Sports Extra in San Diego as well as every major sports talk show nationwide. His Heisman Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award ballots are released annually in early Dec.

DraftInsiders.com Top 16 –

Dec 4
1.: Ohio St.
2.: Michigan
3.: Florida
4.: Louisville
5.: LSU
6.: Wisconsin
7.: West Virginia
8.: USC
9.: Auburn
10.: Notre Dame
11.: Oklahoma
12.: Rutgers
13.: Boise St.
14.: Va Tech
15.: Wake Forest
16.: Arkansas
Team of the Week: UCLA

Comments
DraftInsiders.com Top 16
Ohio St. and Michigan were off this week after their terrific game two weeks ago. But there will be no rematch in the BCS title game. They would be the most deserving title clash, though certainly not the only valid matchup. Ohio St.’s QB Troy Smith is a no brainer for the Heisman Trophy this week. Florida beat a tough Arkansas club with their best and most impressive win of the season. They are the only other club with a claim to the title game and were voted to meet Ohio St. for the national title. Louisville completed a tremendous season with a strong win over Connecticut that wins them the Big East title. Their offene can tag 50 points on any defense in the nation. LSU is the best 10-2 club I have even seen. They will give any team a battle in the postseason. Wisconsin finished 11-1 but their soft schedule keeps them out of the top 5 clubs. West Virginia won a classic from Rutgers in triple overtime. They finished with a 10-2 record and a major bowl invite. USC played up and down to the competition all season and got ambushed by cross town rival UCLA. It was the Bruins best win in a decade. Notre Dame finished their season at 10-2 and hopes to redeem themselves in the high profile Sugar bowl game vs LSU. Oklahoma beat Nebraska in the Big 12 title. They finished 10-2 including a terrible call vs Oregon in a 1 point loss. They are dangerous in the postseason. Auburn is waiting for a major bowl after a strong 10-2 season. Rutgers lost a heartbreaker to W.Va. that leaves them at 10-2 for their best season in years. Boise St. completed an undefeated season, though it was against a very soft schedule with few challenges. Va Tech has recovered from two midseason losses and is peaking for the postseason. Wake Forest wins the ACC title with a tough victory over Ga. Tech. They completed a remarkable turnaround season and go to the Orange bowl. Arkansas lost the SEC title game, their second defeat in a row. They finished 10-3 in a major turnaround season, rebuilding with a young club that bores well for the future.

DraftInsiders.com Top 16 –

November 21, 2006

1.: Ohio St.
2.: Michigan
3.: USC
4.: Notre Dame
5.: Arkansas
6.: Florida
7.: Texas
8.: Rutgers
9.: Louisville
10.: LSU
11.: West Virginia
12.: Wisconsin
13.: Auburn
14.: Georgia Tech
15.: Boise St,
16.: Virginia Tech
Team of the Week: Cincinnati

Comments
Ohio St. and Michigan played a terrific game that many will demand a rematch in the BCS title game. It could be the next Game of the Century after the high scoring tight Big Ten title contest. Ohio St. rode QB Troy Smith’s fine leadership and playmaking ability to torch the highly regarded Michigan defense. QB Chad Henne and tailback Mike Hart had strong games but the Wolverines failed to make the big plays on defense to claim the Big Ten title. USC has played up and down to the competition and finds a way to make the big critical play. They beat Cal for the Pac 10 title and look for a BCS invite off a win over the Irish this week Notre Dame pounded a weak Army club and looks to make a claim for the title game with a win vs USC this week. The winner will have a strong case for the BCS title Arkansas continues to roll through the tough SEC. They will meet Florida in the title game in a fine matchup. Florida pounded D1AA Western Carolina 62-0 in a totally ridiculous matchup. Texas was idle and waits for Texas A&M over Thanksgiving weekend. Rutgers watched the clock strike midnight when they fell into the Cincinnati Bear trap. Louisville rebounded nicely with a good win over S. Florida. They are still a top quality club that should get a New Year’s Day invite. West Virginia bombed Pitt with an offensive explosion. LSU dodged a bullet from Ole Miss and won a key game late with a field goal. Wisconsin finishes 11-1 but beat only one quality team in Ohio St. over a soft schedule. Auburn won the Iron Bowl for the 5th straight time but it was a minor contest in light of the other big games. Ga. Tech wins their ACC finale and looks to complete a fine season with a victory over rival Georgia this weekend. They continue to play well and gets into the ACC title contest. Boise St. continues through an undefeated season vs a very soft schedule with few challenges. Va Tech has recovered from two midseason losses and is peaking for the postseason.