Erickson believes Oregon may be nation's No. 1

I think Alabama's ground game could keep Oregon's spread off the field and would wear down the duck's quacklers... They haven't really met an offensive juggernaut yet have they? And then there's Boise... That would be an "over" game, if htere were ever one...

arrrr... "there"

^^^ can't these people afford a Rosetta Stone session or two?

History clearly shows that "offensive juggernauts" are NEVER the best teams...

... those video game offensive don't score nearly as much against legitimately good defenses.

The most recent example being the Oklahoma offense which set records, being thoroughly contained by Florida 2 years ago.

If Oregon is considered "great" because of their offense, they are not great.

They'd better have a good defense or ever team in the top 5 will shallack them.

An astute coach heaps praise on the upcoming opponent and SI considers this newsworthy? Really?

I guess maybe Oregon should start playing good teams.

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The rationale about OU not having met an offensive juggernaut is as valid as Bama not having met a defensive juggernaut. Both are true.

Not sure why you posted this. Not many teams have this early in the season.

Alabama is #1 until proven otherwise. Oregon has started out very well though.

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Originally posted 09:08 AM ET  09.21 by KingFootball

Not sure why you posted this. Not many teams have this early in the season.Alabama is #1 until proven otherwise. Oregon has started out very well though.

It's subjective...

... Boise State has as much of a right to claim #1 as Alabama or any other team.

When is the last time Boise has lost a game?

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The rationale about OU not having met an offensive juggernaut is as valid as Bama not having met a defensive juggernaut. Both are true.

I would definitely take OU or Alabama's OOC games over the Longhorns any day. Time will tell and the season will play out.

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Originally posted 09:11 AM ET  09.21 by brotha68

It's subjective...... Boise State has as much of a right to claim #1 as Alabama or any other team. When is the last time Boise has lost a game?

No, Alabama is the BCS Champion. They are #1. Boise is top 5 but their win over Va Tech doesnt mean so much these days. Boise will play in a BCS Bowl if they take care of business. But I don't see them jumping over an SEC or Big 10 team (or Big 12 or Pac 10) to play in the championship game. Strength of schedule has to play a part.

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Originally posted 09:14 AM ET  09.21 by KingFootball

No, Alabama is the BCS Champion. They are #1. Boise is top 5 but their win over Va Tech doesnt mean so much these days. Boise will play in a BCS Bowl if they take care of business. But I don't see them jumping over an SEC or Big 10 team (or Big 12 or Pac 10) to play in the championship game. Strength of schedule has to play a part.

Sure, I agree SOS plays a role...

.. but, to what extent?

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Not an OU fan but thoroughly contained might be a bit of a stretch. I seem to recall nearly 400 yds of offense by OU.In that game......Percey Harvey was the difference.

I stated "contained" not "stopped"....

... if memory serves me correctly, a goal line stand, interception, and allowing a total of 14 points is pretty well "contained" for an offense that was averaging over 40 points a game.

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exactly.Who looks pretty this week boys.

It's definitely a beauty contest.

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That doesn't change it from being a beauty contest and she who looks prettiest gets the votes. Or whoever ESPN pimps the loudest.

Bingo...

... they pimp their favorites:)

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I am not even sure what you are suggesting but in the end OOC rarely means anything. Why do you think Boise beat the crap out of Wyoming this past week. Opened up the playbook and threw everything but the kitchen sink at them to run up the score.Trust me, by years end, if everything plays out, you will hear, why is Tx ranked ahead of Boise. Boise beat Wyoming 56-7 in Wyo and Tx only beat them 34-7 at home. Clearly Boise is better.

lol... if only it were that simple lol

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Originally posted 08:54 AM ET  09.21 by brotha68

History clearly shows that "offensive juggernauts" are NEVER the best teams...... those video game offensive don't score nearly as much against legitimately good defenses.The most recent example being the Oklahoma offense which set records, being thoroughly contained by Florida 2 years ago.If Oregon is considered "great" because of their offense, they are not great.They'd better have a good defense or ever team in the top 5 will shallack them.

Doesn't Oregon have a pretty good defense to go along, with that "offensive juggernauts" ?

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Not an OU fan but thoroughly contained might be a bit of a stretch. I seem to recall nearly 400 yds of offense by OU.In that game......Percey Harvey was the difference.

363 yards.

And zeroU averaged almost 60 pts a game coming into the contest. They scored 14.

Not much of a stretch...

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Originally posted 09:27 AM ET  09.21 by brotha68

Sure, I agree SOS plays a role.....

What does Spurrier have to do with any of this?

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Trust me, by years end, if everything plays out, you will hear, why is Tx ranked ahead of Boise. Boise beat Wyoming 56-7 in Wyo and Tx only beat them 34-7 at home. Clearly Boise is better.

IMHO, I think that is the way it should play out! The Rating should be based on, head to head or common opponents.