ZN Top 25: Week 14 (End of Regular Season)

I still don't believe LSU is worthy of the title game. I'd rather see OU vs. OSU.

1. Ohio State (LW: 2), 11-1 - Look, the Big Ten is only "down" because the media and the other conferences say it is; if "every week of the regular season is a playoff," then OSU would be the No. 1 seed.
2. Oklahoma (9), 11-2 - Sorry, but this is the best, most talented team in the nation right now; when QB Bradford and the RBs are rolling, there's nothing that can stop the Sooners.
3. Kansas (4), 11-1 - Again, if the season is the playoff, this team would get a high seed with only one loss.
4. Georgia (6), 10-2 - Yes, this is the "hot" team, but I don't like that excuse for rankings.
5. Virginia Tech (5), 11-2 - This is a different team than the one that got blown out by LSU in September; killing a BC team that barely won earlier is good redemption.
6. Hawai'i (7), 12-0 - If this were the pre-BCS days, the Warriors could actually have a shot at being voted National Champion if they beat UGA.
7. Missouri (1), 11-2 - I know, this is a far drop, considering how good Oklahoma really is, but they should have put up more of a fight.
8. Illinois (8), 9-3 - So the Ilini had one bad loss to Iowa; but USC lost to Stanford and Oklahoma lost to Colorado.
9. LSU (12), 11-2 - This team is NOT THAT GREAT; if losing Glenn Dorsey caused the Tiger defense to give up a ton of points, then they're not as good as we thought.
10. Florida, 9-3 (10) - Tim Tebow is this whole team, so as long as he's not hurt, the Gators can beat almost anyone.
11. Boston College, 10-3 (11) - Did anyone really think BC would go the distance? OK, I did; still a great year for the Eagles.
12. West Virgina, 10-2 (3) - Wow, way to choke away a national championship berth; that was one of the worst late losses of all time.
13. Virginia, 9-3 (13) - Even with the losses on defense, this team has a scary number of returning starters in 2008.
14. Tennessee, 9-4 (16) - If only Eric Ainge could have that pick-6 back.
15. BYU, 10-2 (15) - Beat UCLA and every forgets about the loss earlier.
16. USC, 10-2 (14) - Stanford, plain and simple.
17. Clemson, 9-3 (17) - Another above average season for the Tigers.
18. Arizona State, 10-2 (18) - This team had BCS written all over it, but then it fell asleep against USC; is the Holiday Bowl really that bad?
19. Cincinnati, 9-3 (19) - Great season for Brian Kelly & Co.; now it's really showtime, with a 10-win season within reach.
20. Texas, 9-3 (21) - That was a pretty poor showing against A&M; but I guess 'Horns fans can feel comfy again in San Diego.
21. Penn State, 8-4 (22) - Injuries have decimated this team, but they still beat...
22. Wisconsin, 9-3 (23) - ...the Badgers by 31; can Wisky make it three in a row against the SEC on New Years Day?
23. Boise State, 10-2 (24) - So the loss to Washington was bad, but 10 wins is always good.
24. Oregon State, 8-4 (NR) - While not that impressive, considering Dennis Dixon was out, the win at Autzen Stadium will boost this team through the post season.
25. Connecticut, 9-3 (25) - Fighting for a BCS bowl late is enough for the Huskies to thump their chests.

Dropped Out:
Oregon (20), 8-4 - I don't care who you are, if you play in Autzen Stadium, the home team should win--that would be you, Ducks!