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2012 CFN Post-Spring Rankings - Top Ten
Posted on 5/8/12 at 9:45 am
Posted on 5/8/12 at 9:45 am
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1. LSU
(2011 Record: 13-1, 2012 Roughly Projected Record: 12-0)
If you liked the 2011 version of the Tigers, there’s a chance you’ll love the sequel even more with a killer of an offensive line paving the way for what should be the nation’s most dominant running game. It might not put up the numbers of a Wisconsin or Navy, but the LSU front line is loaded with NFL talent and all the running backs return to bring wave after wave of big, strong pounders to wear down a defense.
The problem, though, is that the 2011 Tigers seemed to feed off the really big game-changing play to get energized, and when that didn’t happen in the BCS championship, everything broke down. This year, the offense will generate more big plays down the field with QB Zach Mettenberger pushing the deep play down the field a bit more after the defenses are softened up by the killer ground attack. On the other side of the ball, Tyrann Mathieu and the defense should be dominant again even without DT Michael Brockers and CB Morris Claiborne. DE Sam Montgomery should be in the NFL right now, Barkevious Mingo will dominate on the other side, and the defensive tackle combination of Anthony “Freak” Johnson and Bennie Logan will be special.
The 2012 Tigers will be great, but they might not be quite as good across the board as they were last year. Fortunately the schedule will be far easier with Alabama coming to Death Valley and with no brutal Oregon-like non-conference games. Going to Arkansas could screw up the dream year in the regular-season finale, and going to Florida, Auburn, and Texas A&M will be challenging, but if everything goes according to plan the worst-case scenario could be 10-2.
2. Oklahoma
3. Oregon
4. Alabama
5. Texas
6. USC
7. South Carolina
8. Georgia
9. Florida State
10. Wisconsin
1. LSU
(2011 Record: 13-1, 2012 Roughly Projected Record: 12-0)
If you liked the 2011 version of the Tigers, there’s a chance you’ll love the sequel even more with a killer of an offensive line paving the way for what should be the nation’s most dominant running game. It might not put up the numbers of a Wisconsin or Navy, but the LSU front line is loaded with NFL talent and all the running backs return to bring wave after wave of big, strong pounders to wear down a defense.
The problem, though, is that the 2011 Tigers seemed to feed off the really big game-changing play to get energized, and when that didn’t happen in the BCS championship, everything broke down. This year, the offense will generate more big plays down the field with QB Zach Mettenberger pushing the deep play down the field a bit more after the defenses are softened up by the killer ground attack. On the other side of the ball, Tyrann Mathieu and the defense should be dominant again even without DT Michael Brockers and CB Morris Claiborne. DE Sam Montgomery should be in the NFL right now, Barkevious Mingo will dominate on the other side, and the defensive tackle combination of Anthony “Freak” Johnson and Bennie Logan will be special.
The 2012 Tigers will be great, but they might not be quite as good across the board as they were last year. Fortunately the schedule will be far easier with Alabama coming to Death Valley and with no brutal Oregon-like non-conference games. Going to Arkansas could screw up the dream year in the regular-season finale, and going to Florida, Auburn, and Texas A&M will be challenging, but if everything goes according to plan the worst-case scenario could be 10-2.
2. Oklahoma
3. Oregon
4. Alabama
5. Texas
6. USC
7. South Carolina
8. Georgia
9. Florida State
10. Wisconsin
This post was edited on 5/8/12 at 9:46 am
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Posted on 5/8/12 at 9:48 am to Brbengal
CFN loves em some LSU
Posted on 5/8/12 at 9:49 am to Brbengal
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2. Oklahoma
Interesting.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 9:49 am to Brbengal
The only problem I have is it won't get here soon enough! 
Posted on 5/8/12 at 9:50 am to ATLTiger
The Tigers seem like the most complete team this year, of course, with much of that riding on whether Mett is the real deal.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 9:50 am to Brbengal
championship
Posted on 5/8/12 at 9:52 am to Brbengal
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Going to Arkansas could screw up the dream year in the regular-season finale
This better not happen. Please, don't let it happen.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 9:53 am to Brbengal
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but if everything goes according to plan the worst-case scenario could be 10-2.
I remember in the 90's when I couldn't even dream of a 10-2 season. Much less have it being the worst case scenario.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 9:57 am to Phate
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I remember in the 90's when I couldn't even dream of a 10-2 season. Much less have it being the worst case scenario.
This
Posted on 5/8/12 at 9:57 am to cas4t
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This better not happen. Please, don't let it happen.
it won't. we'll be rolling by then. and John L. Smith is driving the Titan... err Flagship this yr.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 9:58 am to Phate
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I remember in the 90's when I couldn't even dream of a 10-2 season. Much less have it being the worst case scenario.
Washington, South Carolina, Alabama, and Arkansas are the biggest challenges.
Therefore worst case is more like 7-5.
most likely 11-1
10-2 is certainly within the realm of reason.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 9:59 am to Brbengal
I like my list better.
1.) LSU
2.) Southern Cal
3.) Alabama
4.) Oregon
5.) Oklahoma
6.) South Carolina
7.) West Virginia
8.) Georgia
9.) Arkansas
10.) Wisconsin
5/10 SEC schools.
1.) LSU
2.) Southern Cal
3.) Alabama
4.) Oregon
5.) Oklahoma
6.) South Carolina
7.) West Virginia
8.) Georgia
9.) Arkansas
10.) Wisconsin
5/10 SEC schools.
This post was edited on 5/8/12 at 10:00 am
Posted on 5/8/12 at 10:00 am to ottothewise
How is Texas on that list?
Posted on 5/8/12 at 10:02 am to ottothewise
I'd be disapointed with anything less than 10-2. I think 11-1 is very reasonable. Our chances of sweeping through Bama, S. Carolina, and Arkansas is higher than last year, but still not high.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 10:06 am to SouthOfSouth
Going to Texas A&M, Florida, Auburn, and Arkansas won't be a cakewalk. We should win these games, but you never know...a couple turnovers, bad breaks, etc...whole different ballgame.
Obviously Alabama and South Carolina will be slug fests.
Obviously Alabama and South Carolina will be slug fests.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 10:18 am to ottothewise
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Washington
Posted on 5/8/12 at 10:29 am to KG5989
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How is Texas on that list?
Weak Big XII.
They will likely be favored in every game with the exception of Oklahoma and possibly West Virginia.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 10:46 am to LouisianaLonghorn
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5. Texas
WTF?
Posted on 5/8/12 at 11:10 am to AP83
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WTF?
I agree, but other than OU or WVU, their schedule is very favorable. A 9 or even 10 win season is very possible because the conference is so weak, and the OOC schedule is laughable as usual.
They do have to go to Ole Miss though.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 11:36 am to Brbengal
I'm surprised they predict us to go undefeated in the regular season.
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