ZN Top 25, delayed comments

1. LSU (LW: 1) - This is the only team that "looks" like a national champion so far.
2. Ohio State (3) - OK, so Purdue was overrated; who isn't this season?
3. California (4) - Right now, there's no reason for the Bears missing out on the Rose Bowl berth.
4. Oklahoma (10) - Colorado is a much improved team, so the OU loss there isn't quite as bad; the UT win doesn't carry much weight this season.
5. Boston College (8) - I'm a bit cautious ranking BC here; but they're the best team in the ACC right now.
6. USF (6) - The rest of the Bulls' schedule is winnable; but can they do it after a poor showing against FAU?
7. Arizona State (12) - Undeafeated is undefeated; showdown with the Bears could decide the Pac-10.
8. South Carolina (13) - This USC team wouldn't lose to Stanford; remember their only loss was to LSU.
9. Missouri (20) - Nebraska isn't very good; but then again, Missou is.
10. Cincinnati (16) - I have a bad feeling about this week for the Bearcats; but they should get by UL.
11. Illinois (NR) - I know, I'm jumping on the Ilini bandwagon way too soon; but who else is actually impressive in the Big Ten?
12. West Virgina (15) - The 'Neers should win out, even with dates against RU and Cincy.
13. Wisconsin (5) - This team needs a defense, fast; but this week could be tough on the offense, going up against PSU.
14. Florida (9) - Watch for the SEC East to come down to the Gators and the Gamecocks.
15. Virginia Tech (18) - The Hokies will hang around long enough to challenge for the ACC title; but eveyone will still point to the LSU loss.
16. Oregon (19) UO lost to the best team in the Pac-10; but now has to worry about a WSU team that almost knocked off ASU.
17. Hawai'i (17) - The Warriors will remain here until they do something worth a higher ranking.
18. Kansas (24) - A team that has barely made bowl games is now one win away from clinching a berth; is it just me, or is the Big XII North more exciting now than the B12 South?
19. Florida State (NR) - Would anyone else be that surprised if the 'Noles made a run to the BCS?
20. Virginia (NR) - The Wyoming loss isn't as bad as it used to be; but barely beating MTSU is just scary.
21. Kentucky (7) - If the 'Cats are a good team, they'll rebound this week.
22. USC (2) - I was tempted to drop the Trojans out of the rankings; but honestly, there have been plenty of top teams that have fallen to bad opponents.
23. Georgia (11) - I know, I know; how could I not rank Tennessee here? Well, frankly, that loss was an oddity.
24. Indiana (NR) - Could this be the year that the battle over the Old Oaken Bucket actually means something other than bragging rights?
25. Purdue (14) - See above; this will either be a typical PU slide, or a chance to get back on the horse.

Dropped Out:
Kansas St. (21) - The UT win can only carry the 'Cats so far; this team will be better next season, after they go bowling.
Rutgers (22) - New Jersey has declared a state of emergency; but for once, it's not involving toxic chemicals.
Texas (23) - Watch out 'Horns, it's getting hotter in Austin these days; this is why Vince Young should have won the Heisman.
Michigan State (25) - Thank you Spartans, I almost forgot to turn my calendar to October; do the changing leaves trigger your annual autumn collapse?