I start my first blog in the exciting realm of college football. With the season gloriously starting Thursday, every expert (as well as non-experts and idiots who shouldn't predict anything) tends to give a bold prediction that ends up being extremely wrong by season's end. But with most sports about to begin, bold predictions are what gives its appeal.
Now, I enter this season attempting to be as non-biased as possible, but as a blatant "homer," such tasks are slightly difficult. ESPN's expert predictions show Alabama is the overall favorite to repeat. The other team predicted to reach the championship has varied, though Ohio State is predicted more than others. Now, as an obvious "homer," I will probably pick Oklahoma to make and win the National Championship. As a journalist, I must examine every little detail in order to choose the 2010 Champion.
The verdict is...
ACC Atlantic: Florida State
ACC Coastal: Virginia Tech
ACC Champ: Virginia Tech
Big East Champ: Pittsburgh
Big Ten Champ: Iowa
Big 12 North: Nebraska
Big 12 South: Oklahoma
Big 12 Champ: Oklahoma
C-USA East: UCF
C-USA West: Houston
C-USA Champ: Houston
MAC East: Ohio
MAC West: C. Michigan
MAC Champ: C. Michigan
Mountain West Champ: TCU
Pac-10 Champ: Oregon
SEC East: Florida
SEC West: Alabama
SEC Champ: Alabama
Sun Belt Champ: Troy
WAC Champ: Boise State
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Oklahoma over Boise State
Yes I know, I can't predict against the Sooners, but I believe with a more experienced Landry Jones, this team will be tough to beat. Boise State will plow through everyone, before meeting a defeat full of retribution by the hands of the Stoopsters. I'm sure you are wondering why I did not go with the grain and choose Alabama. Have you seen their schedule!? If they can get out of that mess undefeated, then they deserve to go to the championship. However, I think their first loss will be met early, by the hands of Arkansas.
And that is my prediction for the 2010 year. Take it or leave it, I'm no expert (yet).
All opinions are solely those of Dustin McWilliams. McWilliams is a sports writer at the Durant Daily Democrat. If you have any questions or feedback, please message McWilliams at dmcwilliams82@gmail.com
