BDH- The basis for Michigan being at 10 is simply that they didnt just pick up any old coach, they got Rodriguez from a West Virginia team that came up from the bottom of the trash can. USC, naturally I despise them, however I tried to be impartial in ranking. USC is still living in the shadows of their run with Leinhart, in my opinion, and are probably going to struggle a little with their new qb also. The teams above USC, in my opinion, are better. Penn State will be just fine this year and will contend for the Big 10 title with Ohio State and Michigan, in fact they may even finish better than Michigan. As far as Rutgers goes, they are the wild card choice at 15. I just think they will do well this year and maybe even win the Big East.
Shaw- Florida State is a great program but I think recently they have lost their luster to the media and in the court of public opinion. I would give FSU a ranking of 16 or even 15 (in place of Rutgers) depending on the day. They are better than teams at many things. Im sure they will most likely win the ACC, as far as not being in the top 15, they are on the bubble.
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