Clark's Top 25

I opted not to go for the Wrap Up post this week because quite frankly, I didn't watch any football last week. I attempted to catch a little bit of the Nebraska game while napping at Rocky LaRue's but the door guy didn't think me sleeping at the bar was a good idea. So we'll get to picks tomorrow. For today, the Top 25

1. Alabama (1) - The Crimson Tide had a cake walk against Chatanooga last week, which was to be expected. It was sad to see Bama and Florida murder two terrible teams Saturday. But Texas can't say much. That was Central Florida they beat up on two weeks ago.
2. Texas (2) - The Longhorns pasted a Kansas program on the brink of a complete meltdown as Colt McCoy had 396 yards and 4 TDs. Now the Longhorns have to get ready for rival A&M>
3. Florida (3) - The Gators whipped Florida International 62-3 as Tebow had 215 yards passing and 100 rushing. Yipee!
4. TCU (4) - The Horned Frogs moved one step closer to the BCS with a huge win against Wyoming. Now TCU has to root for Texas to lose to A&M or Nebraska for the Championship Game to be a possibility.
5. Cincinatti (5) - Cincy took the week off to get ready for this week's showdown with Illinois. Not sure the Bearcats needed the extra rest but it couldn't hurt.
6. Boise State (6) - The Broncs are close and can now see the BCS from its back porch. QB Kellen Moore had 233 yards and a TD to stay alive in Heisman talk.
7. Georgia Tech (7) - The Yellow Jackets sat out last week. Next up: a intrastate battle with UGA.
8. Pittsburgh (8) - The Panthers were also off this week and will now start their two game season to decide the Big East. First up a showdown with West Virginia and then a battle with #5 Cincinatti.
9. Ohio State (9) - The Buckeyes drilled Michigan 21-10 to continue the month long Rich Rod hatefest in Ann Arbor. This didn't help.

10. Oklahoma State (10) - The Cowboys had the good sense to stay off the field last week unlike their counterparts from Norman. OSU and OU square off in Bedlam this week.
11. Oregon (11) - The Ducks needed double overtime to hold of Arizona this week but are now one step closer to the Rose Bowl. QB Jeremish Masoli had 284 yards passing and 3 TDs.
12. Iowa (13) - The Hawkeyes defense stepped up big to shut down Minnesota 12-0. Prolific Gopher passer Adam Weber was held to 14 completions for 153 yards.
13. Virginia Tech (14) - The Hokies whipped up on NC State 38-10 as QB Tyrod Taylor had 197 yards and a TD through the air. Up next: a intrastate game against UVA.
14. Penn State (15) - The Nittany Lions blasted Michigan State 42-14 as the Spartans limped to the Big Ten finish line. PSU QB Darryl Clark had 4 passing TDs.
15. Miami (17) - The Hurricanes struggled with Duke early but eventually won 34-16. After the game QB Jacory Harris wore an arm sling to the press conference as a goof. Not that funny really.
16. LSU (12) - I thought the Tigers would get beat but I'm not going to fault them too much. This season's losses are to two of the top three teams in the country and the preseason favorite in the West Division.
17. BYU (19) - The Cougars beat Air Force 38-21 to move to 9-2 for the season. Up next: the Holy War against Utah.
18. Clemson (20) - The Tigers played their way into the ACC title game with a big win against Virginia. C.J. Spiller didn't vreak out with 58 yards but Tiger QB Kyle Parker led the team with 234 yards and 2 TDs.
19. West Virginia (21) - The Mountaineers took last week off to get ready for Pittsburgh. Well played.
20. Oregon State (23) - All of a sudden the Beavers are looking resurgent and are still mathematically alive Pac 10. The Beavers get this week off before the Civil War against Oregon.
21. California (24) - The Golden Bears got a big win against Stanford to move 8-3 for the season as backup RB Justin Vereen had 193 yards on the ground. Cal will now face Washington to close the year.
22. Stanford (16) - The loss to Cal hurts but Stanford still has to feel good about this season and Toby Gerhart should still be considered a legit Heisman candidate. Stanford can close things out right by sending Charlie Weis out a loser this week.
23. North Carolina (NR) - There has been no better second half team than North Carolina as the Tarheels are now 8-3 for the season.
24. Mississippi (NR) - The Rebels have struggled this season but came up with a big win against LSU to move to 8-3. RB Dexter McCluster had another big game with 148 yards as the Rebs get ready for the intrastate clash with Miss State.
25. USC (25) - The Trojans took last week off. Considering how they've been playing as of late that was probably the right move.