Bruce Feldman

  (4:03 PM)

Hey.. sorry for the short delay. Just got off a conference call. I'm ready to talk some CF.

Brad (Gadsden,Alabama)

Bruxe, What is the key for Alabama to upset Georgia?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:03 PM)

Shutting down Moreno would be a good start.

Chase (Opelousas, LA)

when do you think Charles Scott will be a Heisman candidate, he deserves it very much

Bruce Feldman

  (4:04 PM)

If he goes over 100 in a win at UF, Scott flies into the Heisman top 5.

Bradford (Bronco Country)

What are Boise State's chances of making a BCS game this year? And what are your early impressions of Kellen Moore?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:06 PM)

Gotta keep winning obviously. I think they have a better shot than people think. I wrote in my blog today about the tough decision Rose Bowl execs might have if it came down to an unbeaten Boise team vs. a two-loss Oregon team that the Brocons beat at Autzen... as for Moore...

Bruce Feldman

  (4:06 PM)

I think he's been terrific. Very poised. Very accurate. That was a talented defense he carved up. Hitting 11 different receivers is very impressive in that setting.

Crew (Ann Arbor)

Bruce, fist of all are you working on another book at all? I really liked Meat Market. Second, since the weather is suppose to be sunny and 70's for the Michigan/Wisconsin game do you see Michigan not fumbling it so much and possibly staying in the game?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:08 PM)

Thanks! I'm holding off a bit on the next book although in a shameless plug the paperback version of Meat Market comes out in a few weeks. I think the Wolverines will keep improving, but I heard the Badger D-line is very good and I don't think Michigan will match up well with them but I think UM keeps it close.

Chad (Manassas, VA)

True or False: Team A beating Team B does not mean that Team A is BETTER than Team B; College football is a game of matchups, momentum, and mistakes.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:09 PM)

If they both have the same record, you have to rank the winning team above the team it just beat.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Do you think Penn State can actually stop Juice Williams or will they have a better chance of just beating Illinois in a shootout like Missouri did?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:10 PM)

I'm expecting a shootout although I don't think it will be quite as high scoring.

Andrew (Louisville, KY)

Bruce, any chance kentucky can get back to another 8 win season or possible nine?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:11 PM)

Not sure there is enough firepower on offense to get there. They do have a lot of talent up front on D though.

Gustav (Denver)

Hey, Bruce, BYU vs. Ohio State. Neutral field. Who you taking?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:12 PM)

Right now, I'd take BYU. With a healthy Beanie Wells and an improving Pryor, I might lean to OSU.

Chad (Charlotte, NC)

Any chance WVU starts to click and still competes for a Big East title?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:13 PM)

As long as you have Pat White and Noel Devine I think you have the playmakers to compete with USF, but they cant be so one dimensional and the D has to do a much better job against the run.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Daryll Clark, Juice Williams, Terrelle Pryor, Rich Rodriguez...so much for the plod and plow Big Ten that my dad used to watch. Will this direction help bring the Big Ten back to some level of prestige?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:13 PM)

Those are good steps in that direction.

Brandon James (Gainesville)

I'm a stud, am I not?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:14 PM)

Yeah, you're the best return guy in college football.

ROSS (FLorida)

Can you please tell everyone that my gators offense doesnt have huge numbers because they dont have to, not because they are not capable?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:14 PM)

Well said. I agree with that 100%.

Sylvester (San Diego, California)

BYU vs. Wake Forest, neutral field, who you going to take in that battle? I'm taking BYU. I'd even give you a touchdown.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:16 PM)

I'd take BYU as well.. of course Coach Grobe has proved me wrong a lot over the last two years.

Stephen (Charleston, SC)

Thoughts on where Larry Munson ranks among all broadcasters?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:17 PM)

He is great. Part of the local color that makes college football so much fun. Can't say I could rank the local guys because I haven't heard enough of them over the years though.

Dustin (Tahlequah, OK)

OU owes some payback to TCU for '05. how crazy high will the score get?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:17 PM)

41-14?

joe (provo)

What's the deal with everyone asking the BYU vs (fill in the blank) neutral field?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:18 PM)

I don't know. I wondered that myself.

Colin Cowherd (Bristol, Connecticut)

Was I crazy to say that, even though I think USC is the best team in the country, I'd put a 13-0 Oklahoma and a 13-0 Florida in the BCS title game ahead of 12-0 USC?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:21 PM)

Depends. I do think an unbeaten SEC team is going to the title game regardless if they run the table so then it might come down to USC vs. OU if they both are unbeaten. OU will still get Texas and Tech and maybe an unbeaten Mizzou in the Big 12 title game. That would boost their strength of schedule points vs. a USC team playing in a conference that might not have one other top 25 team and then an ND which is like a mid-level Big East squad. USC can't afford two clunker wins like a 24-17 or a 14-10 or else they might get jumped. They need to be shutting people out.

Scott (St. Louis)

Thoughts on Va Tech and Nebraska this weekend? Do the Blackshirts come up big in the game before facing Mizzou?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:22 PM)

This will be interesting. I wonder if NU can out-tough the Hokies. If so, they should win.

Nic (Lawrence, KS)

Hey I was just wondering what your thoughts were on the the strength of the Big XII? I don't think it's so far behind the SEC as people make it.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:22 PM)

I think the gap has closed because the offenses are so good, but now the defenses at Mizzou, Texas and Texas Tech need to step up.

Will (oklahoma city)

whats sam bradfords chances on winning the heisman this year if he continues with the same type of numbers?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:23 PM)

He's definitely in the mix. I have him in my top three right now.

GIVE ME SOME LOVE BRUCE! COMON MAN!

Bruce - Was the defensive performance of UF as good as some columists are saying or is my feelings that a better team like LSU will destroy them? I am not sold on UF's defense yet....your thoughts?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:24 PM)

I think the D has been really impressive thus far, but we'll know a lot more after LSU and UGA. I have UF winning the SEC so I'm a believer.

Alan (Hurricane,WV)

Do Syracuse fans have anything to look forward to this year?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:24 PM)

yeah, lacrosse.

Sly Croom (Starkville)

How many points will my Bulldogs get pounded by LSU this Sat. night?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:25 PM)

35?

Josh (Knoxville)

Bruce...wow--don't you think Phil Fulmers needs to go by now! He and Tommy Bowden over at Clemson are the two biggest under-acheivers with the most talent.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:26 PM)

He has been there a long time and sometimes a change is good because things can get really stale. I was surprised at how after Brandon Spikes called UT out for quitting that they came out and played like that.

Anessa (U of Louisville student)

Hi...do you think we will beat UCONN on Friday? thank you!

Bruce Feldman

  (4:27 PM)

I was leaning towards the Cards, but I think Donald Brown will be too much.

Michael: (Kansas City, MO)

Bruce, If I could only watch one game on Saturday. Which should it be? Penn State vs. Illinois or UGA vs. Alabama?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:28 PM)

I'd go with the top 10 match up in the SEC, although I definitely want to see how good PSU is too.

Alex (San Diego)

Does Javon Ringer have a chance at the Heisman if he can carry the spartans to a big ten title, or am I just to obsessed with how awesome dantonio is?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:29 PM)

Ie he can sustain this pace, which by the way would get him 429 carries, over 2000 yards and 33 TDs, he might win the Heisman, but I just can't see him keeping it together for a whole season.

Vince (West Virginia)

Do you think Tebow will go to the NFL after this season if he wins another National Championship and another Heisman?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:30 PM)

I don't know. Tebow seems like he loves college as much as any player I've ever covered. I really hope he doesn't leave because he's great for the game. That said, he should do whatever he feels is best for his family.

Andrew (NY NY)

I'll try one more time! Hey Bruce - would it be fair to say that the winner of this weekend's BAMA GA game is probably the best team in the SEC? at least for now? And how do you like the odds - particularly if Bama wins - of the 2 teams meeting again in Atlanta?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:31 PM)

Can't say for sure. UF and LSU both have made convincing arguments with big road wins too. It'll be fun to watch this all play out.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:32 PM)

C'mon Rick in Irvine, you know I can't post that..

Will J (Portland, OR)

Who do you think should start for Oregon this weekend? Masoli, Thomas, or Harper?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:33 PM)

Thomas looked decent the other day. Harper is very exciting but not sure if he's ready to be the guy. It seems like they have a lot of almosts there, but not a guy who is ready to be the guy.

Will J (Portland, OR)

Bruce, give us a synopsis of what Rick in Irvine was trying to say.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:34 PM)

It involved commenting on one of my colleagues... stuff I shouldn't be answering. It wasn't lewd or outrageous or anything like that.

D'Angelo (Portland, Oregon)

Bruce... hey man, got the book Meat Market---that's great insight man! Just wondering if you think Oregon State has a chance to upset USC Thursday?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:35 PM)

Thanks. It's a long shot, although they knocked them off last time USC went up there. Banker is a great DC and he has to find a way to force some turnovers and keep the fans in the game.

Dan, Oregon

How can Boise State bring a new o-line and freshman QB and run up almost 400yards passing on my Ducks? I need answers?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:36 PM)

Good question. It seemed like Oregon really struggled with all of the motion and play-action stuff Boise did, and the Broncos just executed really well..the amazing part was they won without Ian Johnson running the ball very well.

Bryan (Miami, FL)

Big game in the coastal division of the ACC this weekend with UNC at Miami. Who do you think comes out on top?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:37 PM)

Miami... Marve is playing well and for UNC to bring a new QB into a road game against a fast defense will be very tough.

Mike (Lexington, KY)

BF....I believe S. Florida has a legitimate shot at an undefeated season yet no shot to play for the national championship. Thoughts?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:39 PM)

That's probably true. The rest of the Big East is so far down I think they might even be under the MWC winner at the end of the year. USF needs KU to win out and WVU to start winning and then for everyone else to have two losses.

Eric (Statesboro, GA)

Better player, Moreno or Stafford?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:39 PM)

I wanna say Moreno but I like how Stafford keeps improving. If this is a toss-up question that means UGA is getting great QB play and that's big.

Bob(Atlanta, Ga)

do you ever answer tough questions?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:40 PM)

like?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:40 PM)

I know I shy away from long questions.

Jose (Austin, TX)

Answer Bruce, Do you think that my horns have a chance to beat ou, or is it out of the question?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:40 PM)

Sure, but the young secondary has to grow up really fast. So far they've been impressive though.

Bob's Friend (Atlanta, GA)

Yeah! Answer a tough one!

Bruce Feldman

  (4:41 PM)

OK, fine..

Mike (So Cal)

Rick from Irvine, stop thinking of Herbie like that!!!

Bruce Feldman

  (4:41 PM)

Ha..it wasn't about Kirk.

Chad (Savannah, GA)

Who are your picks for the SEC champ game now that AU lost?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:42 PM)

LSU and Florida.

Steve(Tulsa)

...ok, You want short. OU/TEX? Why no pub?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:42 PM)

It's coming.. There's plenty of time to hype up that game.

Short question asker (San Diego)

Clemson ACC Champs?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:43 PM)

I'm going with Wake. I feel like any time people put expectations on clemson, they flop.

Alex (Richmond VA)

Why is everyone so down on the Hokies winning the ACC? Their defense seems to have reloaded and their offense has always been horrible.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:43 PM)

The offense is really shaky.

Wes (Atlanta, GA)

Do you think that USC could be the Raiders?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:44 PM)

No shot.

David (Houston)

Why isn't Graham Harrell even considered for Heisman? Tech is in the Top 10.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:45 PM)

He needs to have off the charts numbers and right now his stats are down, especially compared to Daniel's and Bradford's.

Steiny (NYC)

What are your thoughts on The Mountain West?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:45 PM)

Great year so far.. as I wrote yesterday on dotcom the MWC has been the biggest surprise thus far.

Tim (Denver, CO)

What record do the Irish need for Weis to get fired?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:47 PM)

5-7, although I think if he can't go over .500 in his fourth year against that schedule, it could be tough for ND folks to not want to find a way to dump him?

Ian (CT)

who wins in a crotchety old man contest, Joe Pa or Bowden?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:48 PM)

JoePa is a bit more crotchety. He's press conferences are quite entertaining and his line about wondering if the guy was writing for a medical journal after he made his bathroom run is one of the best quotes ever to come from a coach post-game presser.

Jacob (West Virginia)

Bud Foster head coach West Virginia next season. possibility?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:49 PM)

Nah, I don't think WVU can afford to buy out Stewart.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

You've got to see Joe in the commercial for the Big Ten Network. Incredibly funny stuff.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:50 PM)

You're right. That is a pretty good spot.

Alex (Austin, Texas)

No love for Colt in the Heisman, why not?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:50 PM)

Not yet, but he's on the radar. If he beats UT he'll be in the mix and probably in everyone's top five.

Joshua

why do you only answer ? about top 25 teams?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:51 PM)

Because that's what 95% of the questions I'm getting are about..the rest are about Canada and guessing a certain coach's weight.

Juan (Baton Rouge, LA)

Bruce, now that LSU has found a quarterback, would you say they are in the national championship mix?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:52 PM)

definitely.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Joshua: Bruce has answered questions about Notre Dame so I don't know what's wrong on your end.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:52 PM)

Thanks. I didn't think of that one.

Joe (Columbus, GA)

So I take it you have Florida beating UGA at the artist formally known as the cocktail party? Did you watch last years game? Stafford, Moreno, and now Green...they couldn't stop UGA last year...

Bruce Feldman

  (4:53 PM)

I know. I know..My hunch is playing the revenge angle and I think UF's defense is much improved.

Austin (Baton Rouge)

Who you got winning the SEC?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:53 PM)

Florida.

Jerry (Baton Rouge, LA)

hEY Bruce---can Tulane have a shot at the C-USA title this year? ... their D is stingy

Bruce Feldman

  (4:53 PM)

Long shot, but I've been impressed with how well Bob Toledo has them playing.

JR (Vegas)

Bruce, please be the first chatter in ESPN history to take a question on Utah St football. What does an awful program have to do to become decent? If Boise can do it, then so can we.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:54 PM)

Maybe you hire John L. Smith and see if he can recruit well from the JC ranks.

Joshua

Now your just rubbing it in

Bruce Feldman

  (4:55 PM)

give me your questoins again... We get so many it's hard not to miss a bunch of them.

Brandon (Gainesville, Georgia)

Is Alabama mayb a little overhyped?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:55 PM)

Not after the way they shut down Clemson's backfield. They've at least proved they deserve to be in the top 15.

Joshua

i am going to wait on Reece. He isnt as mean as you are

Bruce Feldman

  (4:56 PM)

I am not mean. I'm one of the nicer ones on here.

Tom (Lincoln NE)

If NU gets the nod against the hokies, do we get into the top 25?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:56 PM)

Yep.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:57 PM)

Kris from PA can you edit your question down.. it's too long

Art (Pittsburgh)

Joshua---quit whining! Bruce---hi, do you think Pitt will turn it around of the season? Or just muddle around in mediocrity.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:58 PM)

Need to get the passing game going. Also I'm surprised LeSean McCoy only has that one kinda long run against Iowa. He has to really get cranked up or else they're only a 7-5 type team.

Dan, Austin Tx

Biggest letdown team this year?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:59 PM)

biggest disappointment thus far? I'd say Tennessee. Losing at UCLA and then getting blown out at home by UF..not good.

Chris (Durham, NC)

How many games can Duke win this year?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:59 PM)

Four?

Mike (Lexington, KY)

i would say west virginia is the biggest letdown

Bruce Feldman

  (5:00 PM)

Interesting... Don't know. I think UT lost to a lot worse team than WVU did.

Joshua

i woulda said Clemson

Bruce Feldman

  (5:01 PM)

Actually, that probably deserves to be ahead of WVU on that list. The Tigers didn't even show up in the opener.

Bruce Feldman

  (5:02 PM)

three more questions..

John Dallas, TX

Showin' TCU some love this year?

Bruce Feldman

  (5:03 PM)

I would if they didn't have to play OU. This is a much better Sooner passing game than the one TCU beat and I'm not sure the Frogs D is as tough as that one...although getting Aaron Brown back is a big plus.

Justin (State College, PA)

Northwestern the worst 4-0 team in the country?

Bruce Feldman

  (5:03 PM)

Could be.. At least Minnesota blew out Bowling Green.

Shelby (Evanston, IL)

Northwestern---do they have a chance at Iowa?

Bruce Feldman

  (5:04 PM)

Yeah, their D has been solid but they have to shut down RB Shonn Green. He's been terrific and he's a load to slow down.

Bruce Feldman

  (5:04 PM)

Thanks for all the questions. Sorry I couldn't get to more of them. Enjoy the games!