Polling - Week 13: Back to 'Bama
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My ballot for this week's CBR power poll:
CrystalBallRun.com Power Rankings Ballot – Week 13
1. Alabama
2. Florida State
3. Ohio State
4. Baylor
5. Oregon
6. Auburn
7. Missouri
8. Clemson
9. Oklahoma State
10. Michigan State
Just missed the cut: Northern Illinois, Fresno State, Central Florida
Notes:
*I really see very little difference resume-wise between FSU and 'Bama. The Seminoles drubbing Clemson remains the best win of the season for any team, in my opinion, but the Crimson Tide have beaten more good teams. I lean Tide, but whatevs.
*I've stuck with the non-AQ teams as long as I could, but the Huskies and Bulldogs just haven't accomplished enough this season to warrant a spot up on the porch with the big dogs.
*The team that is causing me the most trouble? Georgia. Not that I think the Bulldogs deserve a top 10 ranking. It's just that as they keep losing, I'm having a harder time declaring a win over them to be some big deal. That's a talented team with a tough schedule that has suffered a multitude of injuries this year. Still, at some point, UGa should win some of these games, no?
*Watch out for Oklahoma State. The Cowboys have a legitimate shot at ending Baylor's dream season.