Lots of Music in the last 2 weeks! I haven't been able to keep up. But here are a few tidbits about each album.
Ludo - Prepare the Preparations
After a disappointing followup to "Broken Bride," I was beginning to lose faith in my favorite band for St. Louis. The alt-punk band found their groove again on "Prepare the Preparations." Many of the tracks are a flashback to the days of their self-titled debut and "Broken Bride." With the exception of the single, "Whipped Cream, which may very well be their worst track they have released to date, the rest of the album is solid. With many more acoustic tracks, I would expect them to take a more stripped down set on the road. The album begins with "Too Tired To Wink," a fun track that epitomizes what I love about Ludo. It creates imagery that many other artists fall short in doing. This is prevalent throughout as a Ludo album should be. What makes the band so great is that they are able to find a happy medium between quirky and mainstream, and they do it very well. Not to take anything from the other tracks, but aside from the first track, other tracks that I found particularly impressive are "Skeletons on Parade," which I half thought was a cover from "The Nightmare Before Christmas." "Safe in the Dark" also stands out for me. The track, which I had heard as a demo many, many years ago, plays in well to their genre as it takes everything that is great about Ludo and Weezer, and then places it nicely into a single track to finish off the album. Overall, I would give the album 3 out of 5 stars. Ludo will be coming to Omaha on October 11th at Sokol Underground.
http://www.myspace.com/ludorock
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
"Get Low" and Oscar Buzz
Last week, I managed to make it to the late showing of "Get Low" at the Ross before it made its departure. Not that it is going to be the best movie of the year, but by all standards it was a perfect film. Aaron Schneider, cinematographer turned director, creates a world that is brittle but has plenty of back bone to hold it up. Set in the 1930s in Roane County, Tennessee, the film follows a hermit, who lives outside of town in the middle of the woods. Felix Bush (Robert Duvall), the hermit, has rumors of his past life engulfing the townsfolk minds. Felix has reached a point in his life where death becomes a main thought point. He worries about his legacy and whether he will be judged in the end by what his life truly consisted of. In a last attempt to make amends with himself and those around him, he plans his own funeral in which he will be in life form present.
The film builds on Duvall's acting. I see many movies each year, and I keep up with the Oscar Buzz. I like to think that I generally have a pretty good grasp on what films and actors are deserving of a nomination. Duvall certainly should be considered. Not to take away from the cast of supporting actors, including Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray, and Lucas Black, but Duvall's performance is intoxicating. He is the man that by all standards you should despise, but there is something more there that allows you to root for his success. Duvall allows for us to go on this ride with him as he unveils character development while the film presses along.
As Schneider has a strong background in cinematography, the film is beautifully constructed. Each and every camera shot is meticulously thought out. The camera moves around the scenes in a effortless waltz. Schneider understands his environment, and places that understanding onto his audience to enter into the world of Felix Bush and Roane County. The lighting always seems perfect as it tries to encapsulate the mood, and flow of each scene. We are watching a true artist at work. I expect that this will not be Schneider's last major film.
It cannot be unnoticed how beautiful the set design is for this film. The design captures in its essence a 1930s town, and in particular the back country areas of Tennessee. In addition to the set, the music is just right. Immediately when the film began, I took note of just how appropriately conducted the score really is. The music was written by Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, who won the academy award for best original score for the film "Finding Neverland" in 2005. He might end up with another nomination for this film if Sony pushes a hard enough campaign for the film.
In the end, "Get Low" won't be my favorite film of the year, but from a technical standpoint, it is as close to perfect as anything I have seen over the last several years. I was unable to be very critical, as it is an interesting tale that very uniquely engages its audience into believing in what is being told. At the same time filling my eyes with tears and leaving me feeling very heartfelt toward the story's characters.
"Get Low" will be playing at East Park Theater starting Friday.
4 1/2 out 5 Stars
On the Oscar Buzz front, Paramount Pictures just released the trailer for the David O. Russell film, "The Fighter," Starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, and Amy Adams. From the looks of the trailer and buzz, "The Fighter" seems to be an almost shoe in Oscar Nomination. I am not a big fan of Wahlberg, whereas I think he is hit or miss. I don't think he is all that great of an actor, but certain roles lend to his greater talents. This looks to be one of those roles. I think that he will likely be in the talk for an Oscar Nomination come February, but I don't really see him being able to win one. I do however think that Christian Bale is a fine actor in most anything that he is a part of. He has become the master at losing and gaining weight for his roles. From the looks of it, he lost a lot of weight for this film and looks as though he puts on quite a performance. I expect his name to be in the Oscar talks maybe more so than Wahlberg. As for Amy Adams, it is hard to gauge just how good she really is. It might not be quite the right role for an Oscar nod. In a year that is expected to heavy on the female front, I don't see her getting noticed. However I have heard that Melissa Leo, although a much smaller part, is absolutely magnificent, so she might get an Oscar Nomination when all the dust has settled. I hope that this film can stand up to the great sports pictures that have come out of the years. I really thought "Cinderella Man" (2005), was a very underrated film, and it looks like "The Fighter" is very similar. I guess it just remains to be seen if it can be ever the more effective in telling an inspiring story.
Check out the trailer here
The film builds on Duvall's acting. I see many movies each year, and I keep up with the Oscar Buzz. I like to think that I generally have a pretty good grasp on what films and actors are deserving of a nomination. Duvall certainly should be considered. Not to take away from the cast of supporting actors, including Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray, and Lucas Black, but Duvall's performance is intoxicating. He is the man that by all standards you should despise, but there is something more there that allows you to root for his success. Duvall allows for us to go on this ride with him as he unveils character development while the film presses along.
As Schneider has a strong background in cinematography, the film is beautifully constructed. Each and every camera shot is meticulously thought out. The camera moves around the scenes in a effortless waltz. Schneider understands his environment, and places that understanding onto his audience to enter into the world of Felix Bush and Roane County. The lighting always seems perfect as it tries to encapsulate the mood, and flow of each scene. We are watching a true artist at work. I expect that this will not be Schneider's last major film.
It cannot be unnoticed how beautiful the set design is for this film. The design captures in its essence a 1930s town, and in particular the back country areas of Tennessee. In addition to the set, the music is just right. Immediately when the film began, I took note of just how appropriately conducted the score really is. The music was written by Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, who won the academy award for best original score for the film "Finding Neverland" in 2005. He might end up with another nomination for this film if Sony pushes a hard enough campaign for the film.
In the end, "Get Low" won't be my favorite film of the year, but from a technical standpoint, it is as close to perfect as anything I have seen over the last several years. I was unable to be very critical, as it is an interesting tale that very uniquely engages its audience into believing in what is being told. At the same time filling my eyes with tears and leaving me feeling very heartfelt toward the story's characters.
"Get Low" will be playing at East Park Theater starting Friday.
4 1/2 out 5 Stars
On the Oscar Buzz front, Paramount Pictures just released the trailer for the David O. Russell film, "The Fighter," Starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, and Amy Adams. From the looks of the trailer and buzz, "The Fighter" seems to be an almost shoe in Oscar Nomination. I am not a big fan of Wahlberg, whereas I think he is hit or miss. I don't think he is all that great of an actor, but certain roles lend to his greater talents. This looks to be one of those roles. I think that he will likely be in the talk for an Oscar Nomination come February, but I don't really see him being able to win one. I do however think that Christian Bale is a fine actor in most anything that he is a part of. He has become the master at losing and gaining weight for his roles. From the looks of it, he lost a lot of weight for this film and looks as though he puts on quite a performance. I expect his name to be in the Oscar talks maybe more so than Wahlberg. As for Amy Adams, it is hard to gauge just how good she really is. It might not be quite the right role for an Oscar nod. In a year that is expected to heavy on the female front, I don't see her getting noticed. However I have heard that Melissa Leo, although a much smaller part, is absolutely magnificent, so she might get an Oscar Nomination when all the dust has settled. I hope that this film can stand up to the great sports pictures that have come out of the years. I really thought "Cinderella Man" (2005), was a very underrated film, and it looks like "The Fighter" is very similar. I guess it just remains to be seen if it can be ever the more effective in telling an inspiring story.
Check out the trailer here
Monday, September 13, 2010
College Football: Week 2
Well, I did a little better this week on my picks, I went 7-3, but my pick of BYU over Air Force was my most confident pick, and I missed that and lost out on 10 points. That puts me at 13-7 on the season. For those who don't want to do the math, that is a 65%. If we are talking school terms, I am sitting at a D right now. That is unacceptable. Let's see if next week I can improve on that.
Power 12:
1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. TCU
4. Boise State
5. Iowa
6. Nebraska
7. Oregon
8. Oklahoma
9. Texas
10. Florida
11. Wisconsin
12. Miami
Alabama and Ohio State stay at the top. They are by far and away the two teams that currently look like they deserve to be in the championship game. I dropped Boise State to number four after Virginia Tech, their hardest opponent on the 2010 schedule, lost to FCS James Madison. That takes away somewhat from their victory last Monday. So TCU jumps the Broncos, as they look like a team to beat. Iowa is still strong at number five, and Nebraska barely holds on to the sixth slot, in an area where Oregon, Oklahoma, and Nebraska could all fill in these spots. Texas by default stays at number nine. Florida is just one hard game away from leaving the top ten and never getting back. Wisconsin makes their debut at number eleven representing the Big 10 with three great teams. Miami still holds onto the twelfth spot despite losing to Ohio State. They are still a very good football team, and I look forward to seeing more from them in the following weeks.
Power 12:
1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. TCU
4. Boise State
5. Iowa
6. Nebraska
7. Oregon
8. Oklahoma
9. Texas
10. Florida
11. Wisconsin
12. Miami
Alabama and Ohio State stay at the top. They are by far and away the two teams that currently look like they deserve to be in the championship game. I dropped Boise State to number four after Virginia Tech, their hardest opponent on the 2010 schedule, lost to FCS James Madison. That takes away somewhat from their victory last Monday. So TCU jumps the Broncos, as they look like a team to beat. Iowa is still strong at number five, and Nebraska barely holds on to the sixth slot, in an area where Oregon, Oklahoma, and Nebraska could all fill in these spots. Texas by default stays at number nine. Florida is just one hard game away from leaving the top ten and never getting back. Wisconsin makes their debut at number eleven representing the Big 10 with three great teams. Miami still holds onto the twelfth spot despite losing to Ohio State. They are still a very good football team, and I look forward to seeing more from them in the following weeks.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Jamie Lidell
Now that I am getting close to being a week removed from this show, I have proven that the journalist in me is too busy to stay on top of things. But, I have vowed to report on this show. I had a very relaxing night at the Bourbon on that Wednesday night. I grabbed myself a Jack and Coke before taking a seat at a table on the main floor. This is where I observed the opening act, The Tony Castles. They are a three piece band from Brooklyn, New York. They reminded me of an updated, indie version of The Police. But I really loved their sound. They are one of those bands that if they can find the write break, they just might be the next big thing on the indie market. I felt somewhat bad due to the lack of people that made their way out that early, but it was still a fun opening act. I need to track down their record (if they have one? still checking up on that).
Jamie Lidell is a man of energy. When he took the stage to maybe 75 to 100 people, the energy felt like about 5 grand were in attendance. He was set on making sure that our little music town wouldn't get lost in depths of his show. He made us feel special even though he was likely going to be playing a much larger magnitude show the following night. He brought the funk, soul, and beat-boxing madness to Lincoln, and Lincoln danced the night away. The guy's voice is pure velvet, and his band only enhanced that as they tightly pumped out his backing tunes. They left for his solo showcase, where he created a layering of his vocals, and built a very impressive song right in front of us. That is the kind of stuff that always blows my mind. The guy is talented. There is no doubting that. This was the third time I had seen Lidell, but by far and away the best time. The intimate show was rather special, because I knew that I wouldn't have the opportunity to get that up close and personal with an artist of his caliber very many more times. It was as if I had my own private show, and to tell you the truth, it was somewhat of a surreal event for me. I hope that this isn't the last time that I get the opportunity to see him, but I have a hard time believing that it will ever be quite the same as that wonderful evening at the Bourbon.
http://www.myspace.com/jamielidell
http://www.myspace.com/thetonycastles
Jamie Lidell is a man of energy. When he took the stage to maybe 75 to 100 people, the energy felt like about 5 grand were in attendance. He was set on making sure that our little music town wouldn't get lost in depths of his show. He made us feel special even though he was likely going to be playing a much larger magnitude show the following night. He brought the funk, soul, and beat-boxing madness to Lincoln, and Lincoln danced the night away. The guy's voice is pure velvet, and his band only enhanced that as they tightly pumped out his backing tunes. They left for his solo showcase, where he created a layering of his vocals, and built a very impressive song right in front of us. That is the kind of stuff that always blows my mind. The guy is talented. There is no doubting that. This was the third time I had seen Lidell, but by far and away the best time. The intimate show was rather special, because I knew that I wouldn't have the opportunity to get that up close and personal with an artist of his caliber very many more times. It was as if I had my own private show, and to tell you the truth, it was somewhat of a surreal event for me. I hope that this isn't the last time that I get the opportunity to see him, but I have a hard time believing that it will ever be quite the same as that wonderful evening at the Bourbon.
http://www.myspace.com/jamielidell
http://www.myspace.com/thetonycastles
Friday, September 10, 2010
Looking Forward
Sorry guys, being a student keeps you very busy. So I am behind on my reviews. But things to look forward to in the next week: Jamie Lidell show review. Album reviews from Ludo, Weezer, and Brandon Flowers. Movie review of "Get Low." More football talk including NFL. Exciting week. More to look forward to. See you on the other side.
Football, Football, Football!
It has been a hectic and busy week. But finally, I am here, and able to update. Last week in College Pick'em, I went 6-4. Not a good start. But I hope to come back strong this week. There are more challenging matchups this week, but I feel like I have a better gauge for how good teams are now. So without further ado:
CP Winner
10 BYU over Air Force
09 Hawaii over Army
08 Iowa over Iowa State
07 Stanford over UCLA
06 Oregon over Tennessee
05 Alabama over Penn State
04 Michigan over Notre Dame
03 Georgia over South Carolina
02 Ohio State over Miami
01 Florida State over Oklahoma
Should be a great weekend of football. I didn't appropriately discuss Nebraska Football last week. After thinking about their recent win against Western Kentucky, I have come to the conclusion that we are probably about as good as I thought we would be. The offense looks sharp. Taylor Martinez is going to be a pretty special player once he gets some of the freshmen jitters out. The defense looked sloppy, but they are only going to get better. I look for them to make strides this weekend. Prediction: 51-10 in favor of the Big Red. Should be a fun game.
Power 12:
1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Boise State
4. TCU
5. Iowa
6. Nebraska
7. Oregon
8. Oklahoma
9. Texas
10. Miami
11. Florida
12. Virginia Tech
CP Winner
10 BYU over Air Force
09 Hawaii over Army
08 Iowa over Iowa State
07 Stanford over UCLA
06 Oregon over Tennessee
05 Alabama over Penn State
04 Michigan over Notre Dame
03 Georgia over South Carolina
02 Ohio State over Miami
01 Florida State over Oklahoma
Should be a great weekend of football. I didn't appropriately discuss Nebraska Football last week. After thinking about their recent win against Western Kentucky, I have come to the conclusion that we are probably about as good as I thought we would be. The offense looks sharp. Taylor Martinez is going to be a pretty special player once he gets some of the freshmen jitters out. The defense looked sloppy, but they are only going to get better. I look for them to make strides this weekend. Prediction: 51-10 in favor of the Big Red. Should be a fun game.
Power 12:
1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Boise State
4. TCU
5. Iowa
6. Nebraska
7. Oregon
8. Oklahoma
9. Texas
10. Miami
11. Florida
12. Virginia Tech
Russian Circles
I don't receive the opportunity to see instrumental in nature artists very often. On Monday September 6th, 2010, I was given the chance to see three. Downtown Lincoln was completely dead, as if the few at the Bourbon were the last of a Labor Day apocalypse. I made my entrance just as Omaha's own The Answer Team took the stage. The four piece band were good, they have what it takes to fit into a crowded genre. They have a lot of potential to grow into the genre. As they proclaimed that they would be playing a new song, they went into a more complicated, more mature musical ballad then the previous material they had been playing. This is the point in which they hooked me. Although, they still lack what the final two bands had, in order to fully engage it's audience members. They weren't as tight as they could have been, but that doesn't take away from the budding potential that is there. They are definitely a band to keep an eye on over the next few years. I am excited to see how they progress.
Machete Archive took the stage next. I went into this show with high expectations for this band, and they delivered. I am confident that they are one of the best bands coming out of Nebraska. Frankly, they were the perfect opening act for Russian Circles. They have high energy, and rocked the place out for a solid hour. There is no reason why they shouldn't have many successes in the years to come. I look forward to watching them grow as a band, and will continue to go out and see them for as long as they keep playing shows.
At last, Russian Circles took the stage. No microphone. Nothing flashy. They were there to solely play a great show. And they did just that. In much the same way that Explosions in the Sky, fellow instrumental gods, gives themselves to the music, Russian Circles moved through their set as if they couldn't give a hoot whether anybody was even there watching. You can tell that they truly love music. Just as music is a gift to the world, they became a gift to the music. When you can completely submit yourself to your instrument and let it take over, you are doing something right. The three Chicagoans fell into that whirlwind of music, and put on an unbelievable display of musical talent. After the show, I was given the opportunity to speak with the guys for a little bit. I always appreciate artists that genuinely seem to enjoy talking to their fans. For a band that doesn't speak a word during their set, to see how personable they were was something special. I am always curious how a band perceives the crowd, and whether they are planning on a show being a tad bit bigger than it ended up being. From the sounds of it, they were pleased with the turnout. That is always rewarding as a fan knowing that you have accepted the band as much as they would have desired. Russian Circles deserve the reception that they have received over the years, and probably deserve more than that. Here's to them growing as a band and becoming bigger than ever.
http://www.myspace.com/russiancircles
Machete Archive took the stage next. I went into this show with high expectations for this band, and they delivered. I am confident that they are one of the best bands coming out of Nebraska. Frankly, they were the perfect opening act for Russian Circles. They have high energy, and rocked the place out for a solid hour. There is no reason why they shouldn't have many successes in the years to come. I look forward to watching them grow as a band, and will continue to go out and see them for as long as they keep playing shows.
At last, Russian Circles took the stage. No microphone. Nothing flashy. They were there to solely play a great show. And they did just that. In much the same way that Explosions in the Sky, fellow instrumental gods, gives themselves to the music, Russian Circles moved through their set as if they couldn't give a hoot whether anybody was even there watching. You can tell that they truly love music. Just as music is a gift to the world, they became a gift to the music. When you can completely submit yourself to your instrument and let it take over, you are doing something right. The three Chicagoans fell into that whirlwind of music, and put on an unbelievable display of musical talent. After the show, I was given the opportunity to speak with the guys for a little bit. I always appreciate artists that genuinely seem to enjoy talking to their fans. For a band that doesn't speak a word during their set, to see how personable they were was something special. I am always curious how a band perceives the crowd, and whether they are planning on a show being a tad bit bigger than it ended up being. From the sounds of it, they were pleased with the turnout. That is always rewarding as a fan knowing that you have accepted the band as much as they would have desired. Russian Circles deserve the reception that they have received over the years, and probably deserve more than that. Here's to them growing as a band and becoming bigger than ever.
http://www.myspace.com/russiancircles
Monday, September 6, 2010
Weekly Genius Playlist
To the left, you will notice the addition of a Grooveshark playlist. I hope to update this weekly. What better way to start your week then with a batch of songs to push you on through. I created this playlist by selecting the shuffle feature on my iPod and then hitting the genius button for the first song that allows me to do so. I then go in and edited it down, so that each artist only appears once within the grouping. What I am left with is a tight 14 song playlist with some really great tracks, some of which are deeper cuts then others. Enjoy!
Tonight is going to be busy. We have the Boise State vs. Virginia Tech, top 10 showdown. Russian Circles show at the Bourbon. Ludo's 2nd major album release on Island Records, "Prepare the Preparations." Stay Tuned, for my opinions on all these and more coming in the next few days.
Tonight is going to be busy. We have the Boise State vs. Virginia Tech, top 10 showdown. Russian Circles show at the Bourbon. Ludo's 2nd major album release on Island Records, "Prepare the Preparations." Stay Tuned, for my opinions on all these and more coming in the next few days.
Gaslight Anthem
It had been a long time since I had been to a real rock show. My music of choice generally lands in the indie realm of music, and every once and awhile a mainstream artist will catch my fancy. But I took a chance, and bought a ticket to the Gaslight Anthem's first fall tour show at the Bourbon Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska. I didn't really know their material with exception of "American Slang", the title track from their most recent album. They opened with that song, and so it began with a bang. I like knowing an artists' material before going to a show, but in this case I had just as much fun without knowing the songs. They put on a true rock show. The New Brunswick, New Jersey crew exploded into a slew of catchy tunes that wouldn't allow you to stand still. I couldn't help but want to dance, so I did just that. Brian Fallon, lead vocals and guitarist, looked like he was having just as much fun as the mosh pitting group of fans at the front of the stage. This might not have been largest audience the band has ever played in front of, but it seemed like a great starting point for a tour. The Lincolnites were appreciative that such a band would take a chance on our quaint little city with a budding music scene, and in return the band seemed appreciative of the reception they received. It was an amazing show despite my failed attempt to know their music prior. I must say, the Bourbon has done well for itself. Quickly, they are bringing in better and better shows every month. For a music fan in Lincoln, Nebraska, this is one of the most exciting things that could possibly happen. The folks at the Bourbon have a busy week ahead. Labor Day brings Russian Circles for a cheap but bound to be amazing show. This coming Wednesday, Jamie Lidell brings in his funky, soul act. It should be a good week in music for Lincoln. Stay tuned for reviews from these shows.
http://www.myspace.com/thegaslightanthem
http://www.myspace.com/russiancircles
http://www.myspace.com/jamielidell
http://www.myspace.com/thegaslightanthem
http://www.myspace.com/russiancircles
http://www.myspace.com/jamielidell
Thursday, September 2, 2010
"Rob Carraher's The Good Life: Everything Entertainment" Launch
This is a concept that I have tried in different forms. I have decided that I would stick to a general platform of ideas and opinions. I figure that "Everything Entertainment" can include just about anything that I might want to talk about. You are going to read about sports, music, movies, television, and maybe sometimes politics. I am not going to be picky about my subject matter. I just want to write, and share my ideas with you. As this is in a beginning stage of development, you may notice some major changes over the next few weeks/months. Eventually, I hope to launch my own website, where I can have complete control over what you see and read. So, in between school and work, you just might get to pick my brain a little bit. As I conceive more ideas, I will share them with you. Until then, please enjoy. Hit me up with any questions or suggestions that you might have in regards to the operation of my blog. So without further ado, I present to you "Rob Carraher's The Good Life: Everything Entertainment":
College Football kicks off tonight, and over the past week I have put together a few things. First off, I have formulated my "Power 12", which is a concept based upon a 12 team playoff system. Such a system is just a facet of my imagination, but something that I will use as I cover the season ahead. I will explain more about that another time. But for starters here is my preseason "Power 12":
1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Oklahoma
4. Boise State
5. Florida
6. Nebraska
7. TCU
8. Iowa
9. Texas
10. Virginia Tech
11. Oregon
12. Pittsburgh
Update:
Power 12 Thursday Night Predictions-
Ohio State over Marshall
Pittsburgh over Utah
It is difficult to come up with a preseason ranking, but these are the 12 teams that I feel have the best opportunity to finish the season with the least amount of losses. We will see as the season unfolds how my projections hold up. But for now, this is where we are at.
In addition to my rankings, I am playing College Pick'em on ESPN. Here are my Week 1 picks:
ESPN - Based on games picked right and Confidence Points(CP)
CP Winner
10 Missouri over Illinois
09 Colorado over Colorado State
08 Notre Dame over Purdue
07 Michigan over Connecticut
06 Cincinnati over Fresno State
05 UCLA over Kansas State
04 TCU over Oregon State
03 LSU over North Carolina
02 Washington over BYU
01 Louisville over Kentucky
I am looking forward to an exciting season. I hope you are too. Let the games begin.
College Football kicks off tonight, and over the past week I have put together a few things. First off, I have formulated my "Power 12", which is a concept based upon a 12 team playoff system. Such a system is just a facet of my imagination, but something that I will use as I cover the season ahead. I will explain more about that another time. But for starters here is my preseason "Power 12":
1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Oklahoma
4. Boise State
5. Florida
6. Nebraska
7. TCU
8. Iowa
9. Texas
10. Virginia Tech
11. Oregon
12. Pittsburgh
Update:
Power 12 Thursday Night Predictions-
Ohio State over Marshall
Pittsburgh over Utah
It is difficult to come up with a preseason ranking, but these are the 12 teams that I feel have the best opportunity to finish the season with the least amount of losses. We will see as the season unfolds how my projections hold up. But for now, this is where we are at.
In addition to my rankings, I am playing College Pick'em on ESPN. Here are my Week 1 picks:
ESPN - Based on games picked right and Confidence Points(CP)
CP Winner
10 Missouri over Illinois
09 Colorado over Colorado State
08 Notre Dame over Purdue
07 Michigan over Connecticut
06 Cincinnati over Fresno State
05 UCLA over Kansas State
04 TCU over Oregon State
03 LSU over North Carolina
02 Washington over BYU
01 Louisville over Kentucky
I am looking forward to an exciting season. I hope you are too. Let the games begin.
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