So in the meantime, we get to think about the schedule we must face next year.
Nine teams have head coaches who have at least one college national championship on their resume:
1. Chris Hatcher (Georgia Southern) - Won one at Valdosta State (Division II) 2. Nick Saban (Alabama) - Won one at LSU. 3. Phil Fulmer (Tennessee) - Won one at UT. 4. Steve Spurrier (South Carolina) - Won one at UF. 5. Les Miles (LSU) - Won one at LSU. 6. Bobby Johnson (Vanderblit) - Won one at Furman (Division I-AA) 7. Dennis Ercikson (Arizona State) - Won two at Miami, Fl. 8. Urban Meyer (Florida) - Won one at UF. 9. Paul Johnson (Georgia Tech) - Won two at Georgia Southern (Division I-AA).
Then you have Tommy Tuberville who led Auburn to an undefeated season and an SEC championship in 2004...and should have gotten a chance at USC for the MNC.
And then there's Butch Jones at Central Michigan who just led the Chippewas to the Mid-American Conference championship and a bowl win over Purdue.
If this isn't the hardest schedule in the nation next year, I don't want to see the one that is.
Actually, Central Michigan lost to Purdue in both meetings this year. Though the bowl was close, CMU put up a ton of points, and has an awesome QB. (Like Colt Brennan...hehe)
Thanks for the list of national-champion coaches. I knew the SEC was loaded with BCS-title winners but I forgot Erickson and the lower division guys. (Note that Chan Gailey won a D-II title at Troy... so maybe this is a good sign...)
UGAGirl24, the G-Day game is set for April 5th, if I remember right. I'm glad they scheduled the game the week before The Masters instead of on Masters Saturday like last year.
The above is a link to a quick depth chart analysis of the teams on UGA's 2008 schedule.
Those teams in addition to the coaching pedigree of each noted by a fellow poster, those teams include 1) The last 2 national champions (when was the last time a team played the 2 most recent national champions in the regular season?). 2) 9 bowl teams 3) Those 9 bowl teams went 5-4 in those bowl games 4) Only 1 team with a 2007 losing record (Vandy) 5) A combined record of 87-57 for a winning % of 60.4
I took a look at Stewart Mandel's top 10 and looked at the records of the teams on their schedules (from 2007) with some added commentary.
Why did I choose his list? The main reason is that it was printed out on my printer. Also, while I might quibble with some of the teams (Wisconsin mainly) I see the top 10 he lists being pretty reasonable even if the order is not.
UGA 85-57 (60.4%) Includes LSU, Arizona State and Central Michigan. Only Georgia Southern is a weak team OOC.
Ohio State 90-60 (60%). Weak: Youngstown and Ohio, possibly Troy. Strong: Southern Cal. Do not play Iowa or Indiana in conference.
Oklahoma 80-60 (57%) OOC teams: Cincy, Washington and Tex Christian. Not shabby. It also has an open date.
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At least we have signing day and G-Day coming up. The wait between G-Day and opening weekend always seems to be the longest.
I really don't know what to do with myself now. I guess productivity will go up by 1000%, but that doesn't mean I'll like it.
How many days until the blogosphere is back in full swing?
As fun as the actual games are, talking about them, previewing them and debating each other is what makes the other 6 days of the week go by
This blog may be 2 weeks ago from cranking again due to schedule related issues.
Right now, Senator Blutarsky is cranking away on the playoff thing.
Get the Picture
PWD
should say ....two weeks away...not ago.
And I have to go to a wedding that day. Of someone I don't even know.
Being engaged sucks.
So in the meantime, we get to think about the schedule we must face next year.
Nine teams have head coaches who have at least one college national championship on their resume:
1. Chris Hatcher (Georgia Southern) - Won one at Valdosta State (Division II)
2. Nick Saban (Alabama) - Won one at LSU.
3. Phil Fulmer (Tennessee) - Won one at UT.
4. Steve Spurrier (South Carolina) - Won one at UF.
5. Les Miles (LSU) - Won one at LSU.
6. Bobby Johnson (Vanderblit) - Won one at Furman (Division I-AA)
7. Dennis Ercikson (Arizona State) - Won two at Miami, Fl.
8. Urban Meyer (Florida) - Won one at UF.
9. Paul Johnson (Georgia Tech) - Won two at Georgia Southern (Division I-AA).
Then you have Tommy Tuberville who led Auburn to an undefeated season and an SEC championship in 2004...and should have gotten a chance at USC for the MNC.
And then there's Butch Jones at Central Michigan who just led the Chippewas to the Mid-American Conference championship and a bowl win over Purdue.
If this isn't the hardest schedule in the nation next year, I don't want to see the one that is.
Actually, Central Michigan lost to Purdue in both meetings this year. Though the bowl was close, CMU put up a ton of points, and has an awesome QB. (Like Colt Brennan...hehe)
Thanks for the list of national-champion coaches. I knew the SEC was loaded with BCS-title winners but I forgot Erickson and the lower division guys. (Note that Chan Gailey won a D-II title at Troy... so maybe this is a good sign...)
When is G-Day?
Oops...sorry, Anon 6:25.
I was thinking CMU won that game.
UGAGirl24, the G-Day game is set for April 5th, if I remember right. I'm glad they scheduled the game the week before The Masters instead of on Masters Saturday like last year.
http://www.dawgsports.com/story/2008/1/1/175218/8685
The above is a link to a quick depth chart analysis of the teams on UGA's 2008 schedule.
Those teams in addition to the coaching pedigree of each noted by a fellow poster, those teams include
1) The last 2 national champions (when was the last time a team played the 2 most recent national champions in the regular season?).
2) 9 bowl teams
3) Those 9 bowl teams went 5-4 in those bowl games
4) Only 1 team with a 2007 losing record (Vandy)
5) A combined record of 87-57 for a winning % of 60.4
I took a look at Stewart Mandel's top 10 and looked at the records of the teams on their schedules (from 2007) with some added commentary.
Why did I choose his list? The main reason is that it was printed out on my printer. Also, while I might quibble with some of the teams (Wisconsin mainly) I see the top 10 he lists being pretty reasonable even if the order is not.
UGA 85-57 (60.4%) Includes LSU, Arizona State and Central Michigan. Only Georgia Southern is a weak team OOC.
Ohio State 90-60 (60%). Weak: Youngstown and Ohio, possibly Troy. Strong: Southern Cal. Do not play Iowa or Indiana in conference.
Oklahoma 80-60 (57%) OOC teams: Cincy, Washington and Tex Christian. Not shabby. It also has an open date.
USC 82-70 (54%) Strong: Ohio State, Moderate: Virginia, Notre Dame (assuming a bounce back)
Mizzou 74-68 (52%) Strong: Illinois, Weak: SE Missouri, Buffalo, Nevada.
WVU 74-63 (54%) Strong: Auburn (nice way to start the season), Moderate: Colorado, Weak: Marshall, Villanova
Florida 94-58 (62%) Moderate: Miami, FSU; weak: Citadel, Hawaii
Kansas 83-68 (55%) Moderate: South Florida, Weak: FIU, La Tech, Sam Houston
LSU 75-63 (54%) Weak: North Texas, possibly Troy; moderate: Tulane
Wisconsin 75-64 (54%) Moderate: Fresno State, Weak: Akron, Marshall. From what I can tell UW has an open date to fill
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