First,  you will notice that Michigan didn't make the list. That's all I will say about thier loss this week.

Second, Alot of these teams played soft teams as we all know. 

Given that, the following is the way I see the first week unfolded:

1. USC - I still have at 1 , but very unimpressive.

2. WEST VIRGINIA

3. OKLAHOMA - Very impressive, could be #1 with solid win against Miami.

4. LSU - Struggled HARD in first half of season opener.

5. TEXAS - Disapointing start, play like that against TCU and you will lose.

6. LOUISVILLE

7. FLORIDA

8. WISCONSIN

9. GEORGIA - They put the brakes on a good offense, but the way they moved the ball impressed me. SEC Championship?

10. CALIFORNIA - Could be playing for National Championship if we see that kind of performance each week. Watchout USC.

11. OHIO STATE

12. NEBRASKA

13. VIRGINIA TECH - Maybe it was all the emotion, but they couldn't run the ball. Must play better against LSU.

14. UCLA

15. GEORGIA TECH - It's not that they beat Notre Dame, but how they beat them... WOW. They played like a top 10 team.

16. PENN STATE

17. RUTGERS

18. ARKANSAS

19. BOISE STATE

20. TEXAS A&M

21. TCU - might be better than 21, we'll see next week. they could beat Texas. (upset pick)

22. HAWAII - Again better than 22.

23. MIAMI

24. TENNESSEE - They played well. Cal out ran them and out lasted them. But this Tennessee team could beat most.

25. AUBURN - except for the final score; it was a loss against Kansas State. I feel guilty for not putting Washington or Clemson here.

Please provide your feedback.

ESPN's Monday Night Football missed an opportunity to call what turned out to be a good football game Monday night between the Falcons and the Bengals. Maybe because it was pre-season or maybe because it was the same day as the plea and the press conferenses these guys decided to comment on the Micheal Vick case for most of the broadcast. It was pathetic. They had special guest on the sidelines and in the booth. For the most part they ignored the game on the field. The irony of it was as they were talking about how losing Vick was going to impact Atlanta, the Falcons were driving down the field to score the go ahead touchdown.

The Falcons played a good football game. Harrington had a  solid game. The offense moved the ball and the defense had the same problems they have had since 1966. They did not appear to miss Vick for one instant. As a matter of fact they may have played better without him. They looked better than the Bengals.

Monday Night Football dropped the ball and I hope they are bombarded with complaints. I'm going to write them. If you agree with me I wish you would too. When I tune into football, I want to see football, not the world news.