Bruce Feldman

  (4:01 PM)

Hi..It's a great week with games starting tonight. How great is that?

Brad (Gadsden,Alabama)

Bruce, Will Alabama run the table?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:03 PM)

I doubt it. I think the SEC is too tough. The toughest regular season game they have left is at LSU but there are other hurdles along the way.

William Young, San Antonio, TX

Arkansas should hire Lane Kiffin as Offensive Cord. Good place for him to land.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:04 PM)

Please. He's not going to work for Petrino there. I don't think he even wanted to be the head coach there, much less the OC. Let's see how things play out at Tennessee.

Bryan (Huntsville, AL)

Do you think Phillip Fulmer will survive this season at Tennessee? If not, would Will Muschamp be a good fit for the Vols?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:06 PM)

My hunch is Fulmer will not be back in 2009 at Tenn. I think Muschamp will get a long look at Washington because he has ties to the power brokers up there. I could see Tenn looking for a young offensive guy who can recruit that's why I think Kiffin makes some sense there. Plus after dealing with Al Davis, nothing would rattle him.

Eric (Orlando, FL)

USF in the top 10 again? Bruce please make some logic of this?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:07 PM)

Yeah. They have a good leader at QB and a lot of athletes on D and I think they'll be able to run it on the rest of the Big East.

Ty (Lubbock, TX)

Texas Tech is the team no one is talking about. Do you think they will compete for the Big 12 South title?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:07 PM)

They have a shot. Let's see how improved that D is though. I know Leach hasn't been thrilled with all of the dropped passes either.

Bill (Dallas, TX)

Is BYU legit? Should I be worried if my Horns were visiting Provo this year? (glad we aren't - last time we were up there, we got smoked)

Bruce Feldman

  (4:09 PM)

I do think BYU is legit. They are an outstanding offensive team.. good QB, tough RB in Harvey Unga with an experienced OLine and a great TE in Pitta..The D has been a pleasant surprise thus far too.

Matt (Athens, GA)

What do you see Georgia's final record? And who do you think they'll lose to?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:10 PM)

Maybe 9-3.. I think they'll lose to Florida and at LSU or Auburn.

Jared (Atlanta, GA)

Think Tommy Bowden will eventually be out and not back next year? Clemson's looking pitiful especially on the O-line.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:11 PM)

It sounds like it might be time for a change. He's been there a long time and there always seems to be a lot of letdowns.

Nick (Tempe, AZ)

Despite losing Dante Love, Ball State's offense is still really hard to stop and their defense can hold its own. Why do you think they're still not in the Top 25?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:12 PM)

It's because they're in the MAC. They do have a very good offense with a super QB in Nate Davis..winning at Indiana was nice, but who can they beat that would really get people's attention?

David (New Orleans, La)

LSU... Real deal, or over rated?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:13 PM)

Real Deal.. Charles Scott has been a force and the Oline is tough and experienced. Brett Helms is a terrific center and they have a ton of athletes on D. They'll go as far as Jarrett Lee can take them.

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question TO BRUCE FELDMAN AT 4.15 hi bruce buckeyes at badgers

Bruce Feldman

  (4:14 PM)

I'm going Buckeyes.

Sean (Boston, MA)

Can Virginia Tech go undefeated through the rest of their schedule?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:14 PM)

Yeah, if Tyrod Taylor can keep improving. I'm still not sold on their offense just yet though.

Clay (Oakland, CA)

I know Nebraska D didn't look good against VTech, but they have a shot against Mizzou right? Oregon State, Ole Miss, etc.....

Bruce Feldman

  (4:15 PM)

They do have a shot. They can score points and it's in Lincoln. It'll be a test for Mizzou.

Dave (Lexington, KY)

The only game this week between unbeaten teams is Kentucky at Alabama, who will come out still undefeated?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:16 PM)

Bama, but I could see the UK defense keeping it pretty close.

Derreck Smith (Agoura, CA)

Why is Wake Forest still in the top 25?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:16 PM)

Not sure.

Bill (Unionville, CT)

Donald Brown and UConn- Real deals or products of a soft schedule?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:17 PM)

He's a stud. One of the 5-6 best backs in the country. Defenses are geared to stop him and he still gets 180.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:17 PM)

I'm not a big believer in UCONN but I think Brown is bigtime.

JR (Vegas)

Bruce, with all due respect, can we really call BYU legit at this point? I mean they've beaten N. Illinos, Wyoming, Wash and UCLA. Granted, its not their fault Wash and UCLA are horrible, as the sked looked good on paper, but you could argue they have yet to play a quality opponent.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:20 PM)

But then aside from Alabama, which unbeatens really have beaten tough teams? Texas Tech and Texas haven't either. Vandy hasn't. Kentucky hasn't. Northwestern hasn't either.

EB NYC

Hi Bruce- What do you make of the Michigan squad the rest of the way? That was probably the worst half of football in Michigan history, followed by a gritty win.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:21 PM)

I think they're making good strides. I think this will be a much improved team by the end of the year. the passing game hasn't been as sharp as I thought it might be, but they'll get better. The Oline still is a concern though.

Matt (Orlando, FL)

Who has the best defense and offense in the SEC?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:22 PM)

Hard to say Bama doesn't have the best D although I think LSU is right there with them. Offensively Florida has a ton of talent but their Oline isn't good enough. Bama is playing the best because of that Oline.

Jason (Norman, OK)

Why Bruce, why? Every week you underrate my Sooners in your bowl projections. How can you make a case that Mizzou is the better football team?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:23 PM)

I think Mizzou will beat OU in the Big 12 title game. Both teams have flaws. I think Daniel will attack the OU secondary. Of course Mizzou's D hasn't been great but I think getting William Moore, their best defender, healthy will be a big plus.

Chad (Savannah, GA)

True of false: Bama has the easiest road to the BCS Championship game of the top 5 teams with only LSU, AU, and SEC Champ Game listed as tough games left?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:25 PM)

False. I think that's still three brutal games to overcome. USF could sneak in there if everyone else slips up.

Ben Provo, Utah

What will it take for BYU to get the respect that they deserve?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:25 PM)

Just keep winning.

Evan Royster(State College, PA)

Im averaging well over 7 ypc and have been in the end zone seven times this season, how come Jovon Ringer is getting all the love?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:26 PM)

Because Ringer is carrying it like 40 times a game and has been almost a one-man show. At Penn State, it's Royster, Darryl Clark and Williams and Norwood and ... you get the point.

Kevin (ATL)

Steve Spurrier to the Vols? Would they consider that? Would he?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:27 PM)

Interesting. Would they want him at this age given that he has struggled at Carolina?

Chris (Miami, FL)

With all of the young talent, where do you see the ACC stacking up against the rest of the conferences during the next few years?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:29 PM)

They're getting better. UNC is improving fast. Miami will be a lot better with Robert Marve and all of the freshmen and sophomores they play. Ga. Tech will be better and I think as long as Bud Foster's in Blacksburg VT is gonna be a top 25 team.

Chris (Chicago)

Shouldn't Alabama have to beat a team that doesn't lose 2 games early every year before they get all this love?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:29 PM)

No. They deserve it after how dominant they've been.

Ken, CA

What is wrong with the gators o-line this year? they were supposed to be an experienced strength, yet, they cant block simple blitzes

Bruce Feldman

  (4:31 PM)

Some of it is injury. Some of it is lack of quality depth. The Ole Miss D-line is really talented too. Greg Hardy, Peria Jerry and Ted Laurent will make a lot of people look bad. Also not sure how simple those blitzes really are.

Joe (Kalamazoo, MI)

The Irish have a pretty winnable stretch coming up, no?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:32 PM)

No doubt. I've been saying since the spring I think they win at least 8 games.. the schedule is incredibly easy. I think they could go 9-3 and we still wouldn't know if they're much better than a mid-level ACC team.

Jeff (Phoenix, AZ)

Who are your current top 5 Heisman candidates?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:33 PM)

Sam Bradford, Chase Daniel, Javon Ringer, Colt McCoy Tim Tebow and I'll add Charles Scott and Max Hall in the mix.

Derek, NJ

Big East or SEC East? UGa got beat badly, Florida lost, USC and Tenn are terrible. Vandy's in first down there!

Bruce Feldman

  (4:33 PM)

Ha..funny.

Matt (Denver)

True or False - Utah has a better shot of running the table than BYU. BYU's tough games are all on the road and Utah's are all at home.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:34 PM)

The Utes need to get by this week first. right now I like BYU more. Their Oline is playing better and I think Hall has been sharper than Johnson.

Matt (Miami, FL)

What do you think about Percy Harvin's Heismann chances?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:35 PM)

He's a great player, but I dont think he's in the mix right now.

Jerius (LA)

Do you think anyone will run the table this year?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:35 PM)

Maybe USF and BYU.

Ben (Charlotte)

Remind Derek that the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats are also in the SEC East

Bruce Feldman

  (4:35 PM)

well done.

Stacy, Birmingham, AL

you didnt think alabama could beat UGA last week and this week you dont think alabama can run the table... what is it going to take for you to see that alabama is a realy good football team this year? do you agree with their #2 AP ranking?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:36 PM)

Hey, I had Bama #1 in my ESPN top 25 poll this week so I'm on board... to some extent.

Jerius (LA)

Who's more important Harvin or teabow?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:37 PM)

Tebow. He's the triggerman.

Cosmo (Anytown, USA)

So with their upcoming schedule, Notre Dame will again be overrated to the point where they will be selected for a bowl game that they should not be playing in, and get blown out AGAIN in losing their last TEN bowl games. Is that what you are saying?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:38 PM)

Well, ... yeah probably.

Craig (PA)

With 3 of the top 5 teams being Big 12 and 2 SEC, how are Penn State's BCS chances looking? If Joe Pa wins it all, does he call it quits?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:39 PM)

Tough road games at Wisconsin and Ohio State.. if they go unbeaten I think they'll have a better case than everyone outside the Big 12 and SEC, but I think they lose at OSU and I think it'll be tough to get JoePa to call it a day.

Mark (Jackson, wy)

Have you ever been to Madison for a big ten night game?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:41 PM)

Not for a night game, no... My only trip there was to do an Erasmus James magazine feature.. it never ran because they got drilled at Michigan State the week before it was supposed to run.

Adam (Arlington, Va)

Bruce, thanks for doing the chats each week. Do you see Maryland making a run at the ACC championship? They never seem to play great, but have made it a habit of winning close games against good/ranked teams.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:42 PM)

My pleasure... They're so inconsistent. Which Chris Turner shows up? Against ranked teams he plays really well.. against Middle Tennessee he was awful. I think they go 8-4.

Eric (Chicago)

Bruce, Wisconsin was ranked 9th, was the beneficiary of many Michigan turnovers, and lost. ND was the beneficiary of many Michigan turnovers, and blew the Wolverines out. Just making a point.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:43 PM)

I don't follow. ND also almost lost to a horrible SD State team at home and then was held to 7 against Michigan State.

Scott (Indy)

Who is going to beat Boise State?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:44 PM)

In the regular season? Nobody..that's why I have them in a BCS bowl.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:44 PM)

Now watch they'll get taken down by La Tech.

Jonathan (Storrs, CT)

We're not a big believer in you either. Very Respectfully, UConn Football

Bruce Feldman

  (4:45 PM)

Nice

Bruce Feldman

  (4:45 PM)

But I have seen a night game at the Rent though.

Lenny: (Rineyville,KY):

What are the chances of Alabama having a let down this week?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:46 PM)

It's certainly possible. It's hard to have your A game every week especially when you're talking about college kids and maintaining that focus with mounting distractions.

Jason (Oviedo, Fl).

Does TTech need to be on upset alert traveling to KState? Freeman is capable of taking over, no?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:47 PM)

Freeman's proven he can beat ranked teams, but KState's D has been so horrible of late. I just don't see them slowing down Tech much.

joe (new orleans)

alabama = soup du jour

Bruce Feldman

  (4:47 PM)

I don't know what that means.

Samuel (Austin, TX)

Do you think the Horns have any chance against the Sooners next weekend?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:48 PM)

Sure, but McCoy has to maintain the level he's been playing at and the UT pass rush has to get a lot of heat on Bradford because that young secondary will have its hands full.

Katie

DO you think that MSU has a chance of going all the way?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:50 PM)

All the way to the Rose Bowl? I don't see it. I think they're probably the fourth best team in the Big Ten and that's if Ringer keeps up the amazing workload.

Arthur, Charlotte

Bruce -- Noles O-line finally getting its act together under Trickett?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:51 PM)

Maybe. We'll find out more this week against Miami. I think Bill Young with throw a lot of blitzes at them.

Justin (Atlanta, GA)

Gumbo, Fried Chicken, Crab Cakes, or Tofu?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:52 PM)

BBQ Ribs.

Michael Mnookin (Chicago, IL)

Now we got college football on Tuesday Nights? Who do you like FAU or Middle Tennessee tonight

Bruce Feldman

  (4:53 PM)

I'm leaning to Middle. Never underestimate the skills of a Manny Diaz-coached defense.

Clay (Oakland, CA)

Any more books signings?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:54 PM)

The paperback version of Meat Market comes out in a week or two and I think we're having another one in LA and maybe one more in Oxford.

joe (new orleans)

means that they are the flavor of the day and once they lose, they will be thrown under the bus for the next flavor of soup. UGA was the soup du jour up until Saturday. NO SOUP FOR YOU BRUCE!

Bruce Feldman

  (4:55 PM)

Ah, I get it now. Thanks. I think I read through it too fast.

Andy (Miami, FL)

Speaking of Meat Market, whatever happened to Ed Orgeron?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:56 PM)

He's the Saints D-line coach now. He was pretty fired up. They had six sacks last week. Course he's usually fired up.

Bruce Feldman

  (4:57 PM)

I remember one Friday MORNING and he was in the kitchen in the Ole Miss offices eating fried chicken on a stick (an Oxford delicacy) with his pal Johnny Majors. He was even fired up then. It was like 9 am.

Sara (Boston, MA)

What's your prediction on the Texas-Colorado game? Will this be a high scoring game?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:58 PM)

I'm picking UT which I think will win big.

Peyton (Martinsville, Va)

How much longer until Al Groh is fired as UVa's H.C.?

Bruce Feldman

  (4:58 PM)

A month?

Roger (CA)

How close was Joe McKnight to going to Ole'Miss was it really USC or OleMiss like you have in the book. Also howcome Ohre is losing ground in the OT rankings

Bruce Feldman

  (5:01 PM)

He told them he loved it there and the RB coach Frank Wilson had a great connection with McKnight and his family, but he just liked USC more. Orgeron really believed they had a good chance...My guess is there are doubts about him as a run blocker. For as big as he is whenever they needed a few yards they ran right, the other side.

Bruce Feldman

  (5:02 PM)

Three more questions..

Graham (Owensboro)

What is the best game to watch this week?

Bruce Feldman

  (5:02 PM)

Ohio State-Wisconsin?

Jovani (CA)

Good choice by McKnight?

Bruce Feldman

  (5:04 PM)

I guess so. I know he battles homesickness sometimes, but he gets along with his teammates and is getting showcased in that offense. Who knows how different things might've been in that offense. Ironically, USC hasn't been able to make that "Q-Attack" or Wild Rebel work with him on those direct snaps.

Kelley (Beaverton, Or)

Will the Sun-belt ever have a ranked team? Troy makes it too hard with their strength of schedule.

Bruce Feldman

  (5:05 PM)

Yes, I think they will within the next five years. That league is improving.

Bruce Feldman

  (5:05 PM)

thanks for all the questions. Enjoy the game tonight.