re: LSU vs Oregon 2011

Both top ten. Oregon possibly number one, depending on how well they play in the title game. Personally I think they lose to Auburn but still start out in the top 5. If LSU takes care of business against A&M(remember they defeated the Big12 champs this year) they could also be near the top five. The perception coming out of the bowl games does matter to the pre-season voters, particularly when the bulk of the main cast are returning. Mike Detillier said in an interview(on the radio) yesterday that his pre-season SEC picks would be LSU and USCe based on the players returning, incoming freshmen and juniors likely to leave the conference.