Recap of the 2012 World Series: San Francisco Giants are the 2012 World Series Champions

The San Francisco Giants won the World Series 4 games to 0 beating the Detroit Tigers. They became the first NL team to sweep the World Series since the 1990 Cincinnati Reds who swept the Oakland A's. This is the Giants' 7th World Series Title in team history and 2nd in the last 3 seasons. The Giants last won the World Series in 2010 when they beat the Texas Rangers in 5 games. Pablo Sandoval won the World Series MVP Award. He hit 8 for 16 during the World Series. In Game 1 he became the 3rd player ever to hit 3 home runs in a World Series. He joined Albert Pujols who did it in Game 3 of the 2011 World Series, Reggie Jackson who did it in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series and Babe Ruth who did it twice. Ruth did it in Game 4 of the 1926 World Series and Game 4 of the 1928 World Series. The Detroit Tigers had the third worst batting average for a team in the World Series at .159. The only teams that were worst are the 1966 Dodgers at .142 and the 1969 Orioles at .146. The series was also the first World Series since the 1954 World Series to have both league's batting title winners. The Giants have a shot a repeating as World Series Champions but I think it is quite unlikely. I'm not even sure they will win their division next season with how much talent the Los Angeles Dodgers have. Also the NL as a whole is very strong. The Nationals, Braves and Phillies from the NL East should all be good next season. The Cardinals and Reds will be good next year out of the NL Central. The Dodgers are the best team in the NL West next season in my opinion. On the other hand I think the Tigers have a great chance to make it back to the World Series next year. They should easily win the AL Central. They just have to watch out for the Angels, Rangers and Yankees I think. The Yankees are almost always good, the Rangers won the AL Pennant in 2010 and 2011 and the Angels will be hungry next season after completely missing the postseason this year. With Cabrera, Fielder and Verlander right now I think the Tigers are favorites to win the AL next year. I think the Giants are a very solid team going forward, I just think that they are more likely to win a Wild Card and lose early in the playoffs next season.

2012-13 NBA Season Predictions

 

Regular Season Standings:

Eastern Conference:

Atlantic Division:

1. New York Knicks 51-31Y

2. Brooklyn Nets 48-34 W

3. Boston Celtics 47-35 W

4. Philadelphia 76ers 44-38 W

5. Toronto Raptors 24-58 X

Central Division:

1. Indiana Pacers 57-25 Y

2. Chicago Bulls 46-36 W

3. Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 X

4. Cleveland Cavaliers 35-47 X

5. Detroit Pistons 21-61 X

Southeast Division:

1. Miami Heat 67-15 Z

2. Atlanta Hawks 42-40 W

3. Washington Wizards 32-50 X

4. Charlotte Bobcats 16-66 X

5. Orlando Magic 11-71 X

Z - Best Record In Conference Y - Division Champ W- Playoff Team X - DNQ for Playoffs

Western Conference:

Northwest Division:

1. Oklahoma City Thunder 61-21 Z

2. Denver Nuggets 54-28 W

3. Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 W

4. Utah Jazz 41-41 X

5. Portland Trail Blazers 34-48 X

Pacific Division:

1. Los Angeles Lakers 60-22 Y

2. Los Angeles Clippers 52-30 W

3. Golden State Warriors 37-45 X

4. Phoenix Suns 33-49 X

5. Sacramento Kings 20-62 X

Southwest Division:

1. San Antonio Spurs 51-31 Y

2. Memphis Grizzlies 45-37 W

3. Dallas Mavericks 43-39 W

4. New Orleans Hornets 36-46 X 

5. Houston Rockets 35-47 X 

Z - Best Record In Conference Y - Division Champ W- Playoff Team X - DNQ for Playoffs  

2012 NBA Playoffs:

Eastern Conference: 

1 Miami 4

                                 } Miami 4

8 Atlanta 0

                                                                  } Miami 4

4 Brooklyn 2

                                 } Boston 2

5 Boston 4

                                                                                                   } Miami 4

2 Indiana 4

                                 } Indiana 4

7 Philadelphia 2

                                                                  } Indiana 2

3 New York 4

                                 } New York 2

6 Chicago 3

Western Conference:

1 Oklahoma City 4

                                 } Oklahoma City 4

8 Dallas 0

                                                                  } Oklahoma City 4

4 San Antonio 3

                                 } LA Clippers 1

5 LA Clippers 4

                                                                                                   } LA Lakers 2

2 LA Lakers 4

                                 } LA Lakers 4

7 Memphis 1

                                                                  } LA Lakers 2

3 Denver 4

                                 } Denver 2

6 Minnesota 2

Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals:

#1 Miami Heat vs. #8 Atlanta Hawks:

Game 1: ATL @ MIA: MIA 109, ATL 97. MIA leads the series 1-0. 

Game 2: ATL @ MIA: MIA 100, ATL 76. MIA leads the series 2-0.

Game 3: MIA @ ATL: MIA 102, ATL 90. MIA leads the series 3-0.

Game 4: MIA @ ATL: MIA 99, ATL 78. MIA wins the series 4-0.

#4 Brooklyn Nets vs. #5 Boston Celtics:

Game 1: BOS @ BKN: BOS 92, BKN 87. BOS leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: BOS @ BKN: BKN 83, BOS 79. The series is tied at 1-1.

Game 3: BKN @ BOS: BOS 104, BKN 97. BOS leads the series 2-1.

Game 4: BKN @ BOS: BOS 97, BKN 93, OT. BOS leads the series 3-1.

Game 5: BOS @ BKN: BKN 93, BOS 84. BOS leads the series 3-2.

Game 6: BKN @ BOS: BOS 106, BKN 99. BOS wins the series 4-2.  

#2 Indiana Pacers vs. #7 Philadelphia 76ers:

Game 1: PHI @ IND: IND 104, PHI 98. IND leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: PHI @ IND: IND 106, PHI 91. IND leads the series 2-0.

Game 3: IND @ PHI: PHI 94, IND 88. IND leads the series 2-1.

Game 4: IND @ PHI: PHI 103, IND 92. The series is tied at 2-2.

Game 5: PHI @ IND: IND 102, PHI 99. IND leads the series 3-2.

Game 6: IND @ PHI: IND 104, PHI 93. IND wins the series 4-2.

#3 New York Knicks vs. #6 Chicago Bulls: 

Game 1: CHI @ NY: NY 100, CHI 96. NY leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: CHI @ NY: NY 108, CHI 102. NY leads the series 2-0.

Game 3: NY @ CHI: CHI 93, NY 90. NY leads the series 2-1.

Game 4: NY @ CHI: CHI 99, NY 94. The series is tied at 2-2.

Game 5: CHI @ NY: NY 105, CHI 102, OT. NY leads the series 3-2.

Game 6: NY @ CHI: CHI 101, NY 91. The series is tied at 3-3.

Game 7: CHI @ NY: NY 102, CHI 96. NY wins the series 4-3.

Western Conference Quarter-Finals: 

#1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. #8 Dallas Mavericks:

Game 1: DAL @ OKC: OKC 104, DAL 89. OKC leads the series 1-0. 

Game 2: DAL @ OKC: OKC 103, DAL 91. OKC leads the series 2-0.

Game 3: OKC @ DAL: OKC 97, DAL 86. OKC leads the series 3-0.

Game 4: OKC @ DAL: OKC 92, DAL 84. OKC wins the series 4-0.

#4 San Antonio Spurs vs. #5 Los Angeles Clippers:  

Game 1: LAC @ SA: SA 94, LAC 92. SA leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: LAC @ SA: SA 82, LAC 78. SA leads the series 2-0.

Game 3: SA @ LAC: LAC 98, SA 91. SA leads the series 2-1.

Game 4: SA @ LAC: LAC 87, SA 82. The series is tied at 2-2.

Game 5: LAC @ SA: SA 85, LAC 76. SA leads the series 3-2.

Game 6: SA @ LAC: LAC 102, SA 101. The series is tied at 3-3.

Game 7: LAC @ SA: LAC 97, SA 94, OT. LAC wins the series 4-3

#2 Los Angeles Lakers vs. #7 Memphis Grizzlies:  

Game 1: MEM @ LAL: LAL 97, MEM 80. LAL leads the series 1-0. 

Game 2: MEM @ LAL: LAL 101, MEM 84. LAL leads the series 2-0.

Game 3: LAL @ MEM: MEM 97, LAL 95. LAL leads the series 2-1.

Game 4: LAL @ MEM: LAL 98, MEM 83. LAL leads the series 3-1.

Game 5: MEM @ LAL: MEM 103, LAL 86. LAL wins the series 4-1.

#3 Denver Nuggets vs. #6 Minnesota Timberwolves:

Game 1: MIN @ DEN: DEN 90, MIN 84. DEN leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: MIN @ DEN: DEN 89, MIN 78. DEN leads the series 2-0.

Game 3: DEN @ MIN: MIN 95, DEN 82. DEN leads the series 2-1.

Game 4: DEN @ MIN: MIN 103, DEN 91. The series is tied at 2-2.

Game 5: MIN @ DEN: DEN 96, MIN 79. DEN leads the series 3-2.

Game 6: DEN @ MIN: DEN 101, MIN 97, 2OT. DEN wins the series 4-2.

Eastern Conference Semi-Finals:   

#1 Miami Heat vs. #5 Boston Celtics:

Game 1: BOS @ MIA: MIA 106, BOS 100. MIA leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: BOS @ MIA: MIA 97, BOS 85. MIA leads the series 2-0.

Game 3: MIA @ BOS: BOS 91, MIA 82. MIA leads the series 2-1.

Game 4: MIA @ BOS: BOS 102, MIA 94. The series is tied at 2-2.

Game 5: BOS @ MIA: MIA 109, BOS 96. MIA leads the series 3-2.

Game 6: MIA @ BOS: MIA 96, BOS 86. MIA wins the series 4-2.

#2 Indiana Pacers vs. #3 New York Knicks

Game 1: NY @ IND: IND 108, NY 106. IND leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: NY @ IND: IND 91, NY 90. IND leads the series 2-0.

Game 3: IND @ NY: NY 99, IND 93. IND leads the series 2-1.

Game 4: IND @ NY: NY 106, IND 103. The series is tied at 2-2.

Game 5: NY @ IND: IND 107, NY 99. IND leads the series 3-2.

Game 6: IND @ NY: IND 105, NY 92. IND wins the series 4-2.

Western Conference Semi-Finals:   

   

#1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs.  #5 Los Angeles Clippers:

Game 1: LAC @ OKC: OKC 90, LAC 83. OKC leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: LAC @ OKC: OKC 95, LAC 88. OKC leads the series 2-0.

Game 3: OKC @ LAC: LAC 94, OKC 85. OKC leads the series 2-1.

Game 4: OKC @ LAC: OKC 109, LAC 104, OT. OKC leads the series 3-1.

Game 5: LAC @ OKC: OKC 104, LAC 97. OKC wins the series 4-1.

#2 Los Angeles Lakers vs. #3 Denver Nuggets:

Game 1: DEN @ LAL: LAL 91, DEN 88. LAL leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: DEN @ LAL: LAL 104, DEN 94. LAL leads the series 2-0.

Game 3: LAL @ DEN: DEN 106, LAL 103. LAL leads the series 2-1.

Game 4: LAL @ DEN: DEN 102, LAL 99. The series is tied at 2-2.

Game 5: DEN @ LAL: LAL 96, DEN 85. LAL leads the series 3-2.

Game 6: LAL @ DEN: LAL 102, DEN 102. LAL wins the series 4-2.

Eastern Conference Finals:  

#1 Miami Heat vs. #2 Indiana Pacers:

Game 1: IND @ MIA: MIA 105, IND 100. MIA leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: IND @ MIA: MIA 109, IND 99. MIA leads the series 2-0.

Game 3: MIA @ IND: IND 95, MIA 94. MIA leads the series 2-1.

Game 4: MIA @ IND: IND 97, MIA 90. The series is tied at 2-2.

Game 5: IND @ MIA: MIA 93, IND 89. MIA leads the series 3-2.

Game 6: MIA @ IND: MIA 103, IND 98. MIA wins the series 4-2.

Miami Heat are 2013 Eastern Conference Champions. 

Western Conference Finals:  

#1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. #2 Los Angeles Lakers:
Game 1: LAL @ OKC: LAL 96, OKC 92; LAL leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: LAL @ OKC: OKC 92, LAL 91; The series is tied at 1-1.
Game 3: OKC @ LAL: LAL 105, OKC 96; LAL leads the series 2-1.
Game 4: OKC @ LAL: LAL 112, OKC 104; LAL leads the series 3-1.
Game 5: LAL @ OKC: OKC 113, LAL 97; LAL leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: OKC @ LAL: LAL 94, OKC 91; LAL wins the series 4-2. 
 

NBA Finals: 

East #1 Miami Heat vs. West #2 Los Angeles Lakers:

Game 1: LAL @ MIA: MIA 110, LAL 99. MIA leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: LAL @ MIA: MIA 107, LAL 100. MIA leads the series 2-0.

Game 3: MIA @ LAL: LAL 101, MIA 93. MIA leads the series 2-1.

Game 4: MIA @ LAL: LAL 102, MIA 92. The series is tied at 2-2.

Game 5: MIA @ LAL: MIA 105, LAL 94. MIA leads the series 3-2.

Game 6: LAL @ MIA: MIA 103, LAL 92. MIA wins the series 4-2.

Miami Heat are 2013 NBA Finals Champions. 

2013 NBA All-Star Game in Houston, TX:

West All-Stars 137, East All-Stars 133.

East All-Stars:

Starters:

PG: Deron Williams, Brooklyn Nets.

SG: Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat.

SF: LeBron James, Miami Heat.

PF: Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks.

C: Andrew Bynum, Philadelphia 76ers.

Bench:

G: Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics.

G: Joe Johnson, Brooklyn Nets.

F: Chris Bosh, Miami Heat.

C: Roy Hibbert, Indiana Pacers.

F: Luol Deng, Chicago Bulls.

F: Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics.

C: Greg Monroe, Detroit Pistons.

West All-Stars:

Starters:

PG: Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers.

SG: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers.

SF: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder.

PF: Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers.

C: Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers.

Bench:

G: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder.

F: Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves.

F: Andre Iguodala, Denver Nuggets

G: Steve Nash, Los Angeles Lakers.

F: LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers.

C: Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies.

F: Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks.

G: James Harden, Houston Rockets.

2012-13 NBA Awards: 

Playoffs  Awards:

2013 NBA Champions:

Miami Heat are 2013 NBA Champions.

2013 Eastern Conference Champions

Miami Heat are 2013 Eastern Conference Champions.

2013 Western Conference Champions: 

Los Angeles Lakers are 2013 Western Conference Champions.

2013 NBA Finals MVP:

LeBron James is the 2013 Finals MVP. 

Individual Awards:

NBA MVP:

Kevin Durant is the 2012-13 NBA MVP.

NBA Scoring Title:

Kevin Durant is the 2012-13 NBA Scoring Title Champion. 

Defensive Player of the Year:

Dwight Howard is the 2012-13 Defensive Player of the Year.  

Rookie of the Year:

Damian Lillard is the 2012-13 Rookie of the Year.  

Sixth Man of the Year:

Jason Terry is the 2012-13 Sixth Man of the Year.

Most Improved Player of the Year:

Avery Bradley is the 2012-13 Most Improved Player of the Year.

All-NBA Teams:

First Team: 

G: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers.

G: Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers.

F: LeBron James, Miami Heat.

F: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder.

C: Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers.

Second Team: 

G: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder.

G: Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat.

F: Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves.

F: Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers.

C: Andrew Bynum, Philadelphia 76ers.

Third Team: 

G: Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics.

G: Deron Williams, New Jersey Nets.

F: Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks.

F: Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks.

C: Tyson Chandler, New York Knicks.

NBA All-Defensive Team:

First Team: 

G: Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers.

G: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers.

F: LeBron James, Miami Heat.

F: Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder.

C: Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic.

Second  Team: 

G: Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics.

G: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers.

F: Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers.

F: Luol Deng, Chicago Bulls.

C: Tyson Chandler, New York Knicks.

NBA All-Rookie Team:

First Team: 

G: Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers.

G: Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards.

F: Harrison Barnes, Golden State Warriors.

F: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Charlotte Bobcats.

C: Anthony Davis , New Orleans Hornets

Second Team: 

G: Kendall Marshall, Phoenix Suns.

G: Dion Waiters, Cleveland Cavaliers.

F: Perry Jones III, Oklahoma City Thunder.

F: Thomas Robinson, Sacramento Kings.

C: Jonas Valanciunas, Toronto Raptors.

2012 BCS Rankings Update: Week 10

The third BCS rankings came out Sunday. This ranking is important because it decides which if a school makes a BCS bowl game or not and which two schools goes to the BCS National Title Game. I don't really like the BCS because it doesn't give every team a chance to compete for a National Title. There will be a 4 team playoff in starting in the 2014 season which is a start. I would prefer a 16 team playoff, that way if you lose you can still compete for the National Title. This week many changed in the BCS rankings. 4 teams in the top 10 from last week lost. There are now only 6 teams left undefeated after 5 undefeated fell this week. Lowing the number of undefeated from 11 to 6.  The teams that beat undefeated were Georgia who beat Florida, Washington who beat Oregon State, Alabama who beat Mississippi State, Kent State who beat Rutgers and Miami (OH) who beat Ohio.   Alabama, Kansas State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Louisville and Ohio State remain undefeated. No madder how good Ohio State is this year they will not appear in the BCS rankings due to their postseason ban for this season.
 

1. Alabama Crimson Tide 8-0 (5-0)  

Next Game: @ LSU.  
Last Game: vs. Mississippi State, W 38-7.

Last Week Rank: 1st ↔

Projected BCS Bowl: BCS Title / Sugar

More Information: Just like last year Alabama's defense is great. They lead the nation at 8.1 PPG allowed on defense. Alabama offense has been very good as well. They averaging 40.6 PPG which is 11th in the nation. AJ McCarron also has been very solid. He has 1684 passing yards, 18 TDs and 0 INTs. This past week they toke care of previously undefeated Mississippi State. They have a huge game this week when they travel to #5 LSU. This week's game is very important because the winner  will lead the SEC West. The last six National Champions have been from the SEC so if they go undefeated or even maybe if they lose once they should see themselves in the BCS Title Game. My Rank: 1st

2. Kansas State Wildcats 8-0 (5-0)

Next Game: vs. Oklahoma State. 

Last Game: vs. Texas Tech, W 55-24.

Last Week Rank: 3rd ↑

Projected BCS Bowl: BCS Title / Fiesta

More Information: After beating then #13 West Virginia and then #14 Texas Tech in back to back weeks each time. Also winning by more than 30 points each time, Kansas State likely a very tough team to beat. Collin Klein continues to look like the Heisman front runner with 2264 total yards and 28 total touchdowns. There schedule gets easier starting this week but #24 Oklahoma State will still be a somewhat of a hard game. If they can win out they might have a chance to get into the BCS Title Game depending on how Oregon and Notre Dame finish and maybe even Louisville. My Rank: 2nd

3. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 8-0

Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh.

Last Game: @ Oklahoma, W 30-13.

Last Week Rank: 5th ↑

Projected BCS Bowl: BCS Title / Any one besides the Title Game

More Information: Notre Dame's defense has looked great. They are second in the nation allowing 9.9 PPG on defense. Manti Te'o has led the defense with 5 INTs and 78 tackles and is looking like a Heisman candidate.  This week they traveled to Oklahoma and won by 17. They looked very good doing so.They have a very easy schedule left except the last game at USC. Though USC has struggled a lot this season and lost this past week and will probably lose to Oregon this week it still be a tough game. If they can keep winning they might have a chance to make the BCS Title game depending on how Oregon and Kansas State finish and maybe even Louisville, but it will be hard since they aren't a member of a conference. If they end the season 11-1, I still think they can make a BCS Bowl since thanks to the "Notre Dame Rule" any independent school which finishes in the top 8 of the BCS gets an automatic spot in a BCS Bowl. They can also receive a bid if they finish in the top 12 or top 16 if they are ranked higher than a automatic qualifying conference champion. My Rank: 3rd

4. Oregon Ducks 8-0 (5-0)

Next Game: @ USC.

Last Game: vs. Colorado, W 70-14.

Last Week Rank: 4th ↔

Projected BCS Bowl: BCS Title / Rose

More Information: Oregon has a great at offense averaging 53.4 PPG which is 1st in the nation. They beat very weak Colorado this week and scored 70 points in doing so. Oregon's defense isn't bad either. Marcus Mariota has been a great QB for only being a freshman. Kenjon Barner is 12th in the nation in rushing yards with 974 yards and is 8th in the nation with 14 rushing TDs. This week they have to play at #17 USC which much easier after USC lost this week. They also have to play vs. #14 Stanford and at #11 Oregon State to end the season. Oregon has a very week schedule so far which is why they are 4th but in the end I think they will be alright. If they can stay undefeated and win a possible rematch with USC or Arizona State in the Pac-12 Title game, they should play the SEC champion in the BCS Title game depending on how Kansas State and Notre Dame finish and maybe even Louisville My Rank: 4th  

5. LSU Tigers 7-1 (3-1) 
Next Game: vs. Alabama.  
Last Game: @ Texas A&M, W 24-19.

Last Week Rank: 6th ↑

Projected BCS Bowl: Any one besides the Title Game

More Information: Like most SEC teams, LSU has a defense which is very strong. They are 9th in the nation at 14.6 PPG allowed on defense. Their QB, Zach Mettenberger, has struggled at times. LSU has struggled a lot during their 4 SEC games. They have won by 2 points, 2 points and 5 points. They also lost to Florida by 8 points. To make things worse their hardest game is this week when they host #1 Alabama. This game is important for them to win if they want to win the SEC West. They did have 2 weeks to prepare since last week was a bye for them. Then in 2 weeks they also host #15 Mississippi which looks hard as well. If they can win out and defeat the SEC East Champion to win the SEC they will likely have a good chance to make the BCS Title Game. If they end the season 10-2 only losing to Alabama the rest of the year they will have a good chance to make a BCS Bowl it will just depend on how the other teams finish. My Rank: 5th 

6. Georgia Bulldogs 7-1 (5-1)

Next Game: vs. Mississippi. 

Last Game: vs. Florida, W 17-9.

Last Week Rank: 10th ↑

Projected BCS Bowl: Sugar / Any one besides the Title Game

More Information: Georgia has struggled quite a bit this season. They looked somewhat good upset then #2 Florida this week even though it was a very messy game. They did get destroyed by South Carolina by 28 points but since they beat Florida and now own the tiebreaker they lead the SEC East.  They have a very easy last 4 games and if they win out they will probably have to play #1 Alabama in the SEC Title game. If they pull the upset they could get into the BCS Title game. If they win out and lose to Alabama in the SEC Title game at 11-2 they will have a chance to make a BCS Bowl it will depend on how the other teams finish. My Rank: 6th

7. Florida Gators 7-1 (6-1)   

Next Game: vs. Missouri.  
Last Game: vs. Georgia, L 9-17.

Last Week Rank: 2nd ↓

Projected BCS Bowl: Any one besides the Title Game

More Information: Like Alabama, Florida defense is very strong. They are 4th in the nation at 12.8 PPG allowed on defense. They were upset by Georgia this week which hurt their chance for the BCS Title and SEC Title a lot. If they want to win the SEC East they will have to hope Georgia loses to a SEC team. Besides this week they have looked very strong. They have a easy schedule the rest of the season besides the last game of the year when they travel to #9 Florida State. If they can run the table and have Georgia lose they will probably have to play Alabama in the SEC Championship game. If they can upset Alabama they might have a chance at 12-1 to make the BCS Title game. If they go 11-1 they might a make a BCS Bowl it will depend on how the other teams finish. My Rank: 7th

8. South Carolina Gamecocks 7-2 (5-2) 

Next Game: vs. Arkansas.  
Last Game: vs. Tennessee, W 38-35.

Last Week Rank: 13th ↑

Projected BCS Bowl: Unlikely to make one

More Information: After Marcus Lattimore was hurt a lot last season, they lose him again maybe for the rest of this season and maybe even until 2014 some reports have said. He had 642 yards and 11 TDs. They have looked very week at times. They lost to LSU by 2 and Florida by 33. They did beat Georgia by 28. They are in 3rd place in the SEC East and would need a miracle to win the SEC East. Thanks to the 2 team per conference limit in the BCS Bowls and 4 SEC teams are ranked higher then them it will also take a miracle to make a BCS Bowl. They have a bye week before playing Arkansas in 2 weeks. Their last game is at #13 Clemson. Most likely they will finish 10-2 and miss a BCS Bowl game. My Rank: 10th

9. Florida State Seminoles 8-1 (5-1)   

Next Game: @ Virginia Tech.  
Last Game: vs. Duke, W 48-7.

Last Week Rank: 12th ↑

Projected BCS Bowl: Orange

More Information: Florida State has looked strong but they had a very week schedule. They do have a strong offense and defense. They are averaging 44.8 PPG which is 4th in the nation and are only allowing 12.0 PPG on defense which is 3rd in the nation. They have only played one ranked team. They beat then #10 Clemson by 12. They did fall to NC State by 1 point or else they would have a good chance to make the BCS Title game. This week is a bye week for them while they prepare to travel to Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech is a very tough place to play but they probably will win easy. They remaining hard game will is at home vs. #7 Florida on November 24th. They will have to beat the ACC Coastal Division Champion in the ACC Title game. If they can win out there is a outside chance for them to make the BCS Title game. If not they should easily win the ACC and play in the Orange Bowl. My Rank: 8th

10. Louisville Cardinals  8-0 (3-0)     

Next Game: vs. Temple.  
Last Game: vs. Cincinnati, W 34-31, OT. 

Last Week Rank: 16th ↑

Projected BCS Bowl: Any one besides the Title Game 

More Information: Louisville is one of the 5 undefeated bowl eligible teams but since they play in the Big East they are at a huge disadvantage to make the BCS Title game. They have won all their game but they haven't played one ranked team. Also 5 of the 8 games they have won were by single digits. They also barely beat Cincinnati by 3 in OT this week. I think Louisville is a good team but not anywhere near as good as the other 4 bowl eligible undefeated teams. Since the Big East Champion gets an automatic spot in a BCS Bowl they will make a BCS Bowl. Teddy Bridgewater, their QB, has looked pretty good this year throwing for over 2100 yards. My Rank: 9th