Why is Texas #2

Why is Texas #2?

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There might be a bigger argument about why Texas is #2 than why Florida is #1. I really don’t see any argument about Florida, they are right where they should be, but some will argue about Texas.

The reason why this is debatable is because on the two main polls, Texas as two first place votes. But on one poll, Alabama has 2 first place votes, and on the other poll, Southern Cal has one first place vote. This means we have a debate between three teams as to which is better.

In the whole scope of things, in the second week, this is worthless. Anybody whining about placement after ONE game is Houston Nutz!

(anybody get that joke?)

Yet I can see why some argue about Alabama, of the three teams in question, Alabama did beat a top 10 opponent, whereas Texas and USC did not. So is there a legit argument as to why Texas is ranked ahead of them?

I think the key reason is because they (Texas) still has an excellent quarterback in Colt McCoy. We also know that the head coach (Mack Brown) is a very good coach and has won the BCS recently. We also know that the Big 12 is either the BEST conference or second best to the SEC, so if Texas is the favorite, then they have the inside track to the BCS.

The lost one game last year, that to Texas Tech, and beat Ohio State to cap off an otherwise great season. This is a powerful offense that I think even Florida has to worry about. And with Oklahoma with injured players, this makes them an even bigger favorite to make it to the Big 12 championship.

I gotta tell you, I can appreciate why some think Alabama MIGHT be a better team, but I am really not sold on it yet, I mean, Clemson was highly ranked last year and fell apart like a paper suit in a thunderstorm. I didn’t really understand how they put Virginia Tech in the top 10 to begin with, so the jury is still out on Alabama.

Still, this is only the second week folks, no bowls have been given yet, so there is still much to play…we shall learn much more as the season progresses….