Every season there comes a team that turns out to be a giant killer and recent history has shown these teams come from the most unusual suspects such as East Carolina, South Florida, Troy and a host of others. But this giant killer took on the form of a 5'6" running back named Jacquizz Rodgers. Sure 5'6" riding a on a Horse a horse named Traveler, a horse that was beaten to death by a Beaver that has been renamed running little beaver aka Jacquizz Rodgers.

The amazing part of all this is that the national media proclaimed USC as one team that was already penciled in for the BCS NC game in January. They also proclaimed that this USC defense was the best defense at USC  since the arrival of Pete Carroll. Well the reality is the little Beaver ran right at the heart of this so called vaunted defense at peeled 186 yards off of them. Again, so you understand the little beaver ran right up the gut and into the heart of the pride of USC defense and made their defensive front four and linebackers look like a bunch of freshman players that just got off the bus and held their first scrimmage.

Every team from here on out will be studying that film and they will notice what I said at the very beginning of the year. And that is USC's defense is not as good as people advertised.  USC has won its games by outscoring its opponents and holding on with a defense that bends then breaks. The facts are there for everyone to see in every loss they have had.

USC's next Hollywood quarterback, as it is proclaimed every year, looks hurt to me. While Pete Carroll states the brace is a precaution just as when you wear a seat belt in a car. But as I watched this kid I noticed he has mobility issues with that knee. So it is not healed and he is not 100% by any stretch of the imagination which shows USC's hand at QB. They have no one outside of Sanchez to effectively lead this team. If you put in Mustain you might as well suit up his momma and give her a head set and frankly she is a pain in the ass and her son is not the second coming as she and others believe.

For a team that everyone, beside a few that I know, that had USC penciled in for the BCS NC game better begin to rethink their scripts today and frankly apologize to the nation and in particular to USC fans. I will guarantee you every USC fan and player believed the hype that they were destined this year to hoist the crystal football but they forgot about a running little beaver from Houston, Texas that had other ideas.

One over paid head college football coach with a flatliner of a football team. Make offer we will throw in stadium in slightly used condition.

We all can agree, if you are of sound mind, that USC is the best team in the nation to this point. While I believed that Ohio State was better than they played I have come to realize that OSU has lingering doubts about their own ability as a team. That is evident in their play on the field. They looked sloppy and frankly I do not see any enthusiasm in their play. They have no emotion period.

Oklahoma I will agree is a solid number two and as the season moves forward and they keep doing it like they are they should leap to number 1 in all polls based on their schedule versus USC. Frankly USC conferences schedule can be debated now with ASU's loss to Nevada the performance of UCLA against BYU, Oregon state and Washington. This year the PAC looks to be in a down cycle versus the Big 12 which is in an up cycle.

Otherwise you see the usual suspects that round out the top 10. Georgia at number 3 did struggle against the Gamecocks and frankly the score should not have been that close. I see a Bulldogs team that is playing tight and not relaxed. I suspect they feel Florida and LSU games approaching and any loss to one of those teams more than likely knocks them out of any BCS NC contention talk. So we will see what happens to Georgia over the next few weeks.

Florida at 4 is a sound vote but I still have questions about this Gator team. I like them but there is something about their play that has me thinking they will have a meltdown game filled with mental errors. It is a young team with loads of talent and frankly I believe one of the most talented teams in college football.

Missouri at 5 is another sound vote. They have all the hype going for them and they have talent that is for sure. They have a quarterback that is spunky a fast defense and a coach that is for sure riding the wave this year. Can Missouri finish the season out this year? Can they take the next step and prove they belong with the big dogs or do they need to stay on the porch?

LSU at 6 I have to just scratch my head. This is not near the same team as last years. The defense while still the same in regards to scheme they do not blitz. None, zero, nada, fini. LSU has loads of talent and may just have more talent than any other club in the nation when it comes to depth. But you can have all the talent in the world but if you fail to utilize the talent then what good is it? I am not convinced that LSU deserves the 6 spot. We will see what happens over the next three weeks.

Texas at 7. Okay. Again this is a team with talent but often struggles against inferior opponents as of late. I like the QB and the offense but it does not seem to click like the Hook em horns teams of the past. They seem like they are just going through motions. The defense will get better but I do not see this team as a BCS NC contender this year. They will more than likely lose 2 maybe three games this year if they keep on playing like they are.

Wisconsin at 8. Why? Because PJ Hill is beating up little teams? I bleed Badger red that is for sure. It is my team. But their defense is not that great. Small, yet fast, they will suffer from some ball pounding later on. I do believe they beat Ohio State at camp Randall and they may be the best team this year in the Big 10 but the Big 10, in my opinion, is going to have a down year. They are not as strong as the Big 12, SEC and another yet un-named conference that does not start with PAC.

Alabama at 9. While it is nice to see as many SEC team in the top 10 but let's be real if Saban was not the coach would they get the 9 slot? I doubt it. This team has a long way to go to be once again as an elite power in the SEC. They have struggled this year and the players are making many sophomore mistakes that must be driving Saban nuts. I am waiting for that vein in his neck to burst. His hair dresser must be running out of his color because he's getting a little light on top. For the Tide this year they have to beat Auburn, Ole Miss and Miss State. A loss to any of them or any close game brings on an "I told you so" from everyone else.

Auburn at 10. So the pitcher duel between Auburn and Mississippi State is in the books. We know that Auburn was looking ahead to LSU without a doubt. Look at their history prior to the LSU game. This game is always the hardest hitting game of the year for each of these teams. Frankly, they just do not like each other. Never have, never will. But does Auburn deserve the 10 slot? I am not convinced.

I can think of teams that should be considered higher than they are such as Wake Forest, Penn, and Oregon. Heck even East Carolina has showed more skill, emotion than some in the top 10.

The season is still new and very young and there is lots of ball to be played.

One more thing. Notre Dame still stinks.

Like my high school prom date this will be easy.

Troy Trojans visit the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. This game kicks off the Sunbelt. That pesky little league that has had its share of memories in beating Bama and slapping others around enough to make some teams look out the corner of their eye at these gnats. I lean toward Troy in this one but the Blue raiders have been known to surprise. I will take Troy.

Wake Forest visits Baylor Bears. I like Wake Forest this year and the bears are just a team that has the hardest time getting things together for a complete season let alone a complete game. Demon Deacons should skin the bears.

Oregon State Beavers visits Stanford. I like the Oregon State but I am sitting on the fence with them this year. They should handle the wingless cardinal easily.

Bowling Green visits Pittsburgh. Pitt has lots to prove this year and they have to get the voters and other to believe they are more than just a quick press clipping. If they come in with 7 or 8 wins it may not be enough for the ugliest mustache in college football to keep his job. He panthers should slap bowling green around but I would not bet my house on it.

Akron Zips visit Wisconsin Badgers. Okay they are on my list because I played ball at Wisconsin and I can do what I want. My mom said so. The zippers pahleeeze. Badgers better win big.

Hawaii visits Florida. Okay do you think the Hawaii warriors might be saying "oh crap not again." They should. Gators will destroy the "warriors" to make a point to the voters and the nation.

Utah visits Michigan. Utes Win!!! Utes Win!!!

USC visits Virginia. Okay Virginia will get bitched slapped and succeed from the nation.

Oklahoma State visits Washington Cougars. Tough game to call. The cowboys have the best receivers in the nations with no defense to protect a water bottle. The problem the cougars will have is stopping the aerial attack of the cowboys. I pick the cowboys by 10.

Appalachian State visits LSU. His will not be d