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Bruce

  (3:00 PM)

Greetings from sunny Boise. I'm here for tonight's Oregon-Boise State game. It's gonna be a great night. I'm ready to take your questions about this season.

Brad (Gadsden,Alabama)

Bruce, What player do you think is going to have a big year that not many people are talking about?

Bruce

  (3:02 PM)

So many to list: Tony Pike; Ndamukong Suh, Juice Williams; Darrell Scott.

shane (seattle)

how is washington and washington state gonna fair this year:?which one is better then the other.. thanx bruce

Bruce

  (3:02 PM)

I think Washington will be better. I look for QB Jake Locker to really develop with Steve Sarkisian.

Tyler (Tulsa)

Do you think that Oklahoma State can beat Georgia?

Bruce

  (3:03 PM)

I do. Assuming QB Zac Robinson is in fact playing and close to 100 percent.

b.knight (virginia)

i believe that Liberty will pull the biggest NCAAF upset this weekend when they travel to Morgantown, WV to take on the WVU mountaineers

Bruce

  (3:04 PM)

Disagree. I think WVU has too much speed for them.

Boone (hoover, al)

Is it true that Frank Beamer wears Nick Saban pajamas?

Bruce

  (3:05 PM)

Both great coaches. Hard to knock the amazing way Beamer has build a powerhouse there in Blacksburg. Credit to him and the administration there for giving him the time to do it.

JT (SC)

Given these factors: 1)Utah's defensive cordinator from last season is now is at the helm of Utah State 2) Utah State has an experienced team coming back along with an exciting dual threat qb 3) the Utes still havent announced a starting qb 4) the Utes are having injury problems along the offensive line...do you think you Utah state keeps it closer than the experts thing...and when i say experts i mean the ones out west who have the Utes winning by 20.

Bruce

  (3:05 PM)

I do. That's what I picked today in the blog.

JM (New York)

Any updates on Jermaine Gresham? And if he is in fact out... how do BYU's chances improve this weekend?

Bruce

  (3:06 PM)

Heard he's not playing and that is a big blow to a team replacing four O-linemen. I still like OU to cruise because I think the Sooner D-line will give BYU fits.

Shane c (savannah georgia)

Why dont you ask me a question Bruce?

Bruce

  (3:08 PM)

Ever been to Paula Deen's?

Tim (Schaumburg, IL)

Will Notre Dame finally have a good season?

Bruce

  (3:08 PM)

If 10-2 is a good season then I think yes they will. If beating USC means a good season then I think they won't.

Larry (Colonial Beach, Va)

Hey Bruce,Who is your early pick for the Heisman?

Bruce

  (3:08 PM)

I'll start out with Colt.

Chris (augusta,ga)

why does ESPN dislike UGA? ESPN is on the bandwagon of Florida and its downright disgusting

Bruce

  (3:09 PM)

I guess we do it to get under Schlabach's skin.

nathaniel (chattanooga)

Will florida lose a regular season game this year?

Bruce

  (3:10 PM)

I doubt it, but whenever everyone's thinking some team is soooo great and there is so much hype, that team often doesn't live up to it.

William Brewer (Knoxville, tn)

Do you think Eric Berry has a legitimate Heisman shot?

Bruce

  (3:11 PM)

A very, very outside shot. He really is the real deal though. I have a feature on him in the next issue of ESPN Magazine.

Rob (Baltimore)

If Penn State and Notre Dame were to play this year, neutral site, who wins?

Bruce

  (3:11 PM)

I lean to PSU because I think they're a better coached team.

RAY GORDON REID ( JACKSONVILLE FLA 32217)

QUESTION2 TO BRUCE FELDMAN 3.40 PM HI BRUCE WHO YOU HAVE SATURDAY NIGHT TIDE OR HOKIES

Bruce

  (3:12 PM)

Hokies in a close one.

Pete (TN)

How is Mays an All-American? Have you seen his stats?

Bruce

  (3:13 PM)

He's an inforcer and a big reason why QBs struggle so much against that D. Mays KOed three players in the Arizona game last year.

Marc (Charlotte)

What is going to look worse: Oregon's Uni's or Boise State's Field? I'm thinking about watching the game in black and white.

Bruce

  (3:14 PM)

I'm really curious to see what the blue turf looks like in person.

Nikhil (Charlotte, NC)

Hey Bruce, NC State or USC, who you got?

Bruce

  (3:14 PM)

State because they're home and with the steadier QB.

Matt (Columbia)

WHO WINS IN A CAGE MATCH BOBBY BOWDEN OR JOE PATERNO?

Bruce

  (3:15 PM)

I think Paterno is a big feistier.

Gamblor (Los Angeles)

Can Illinois finally beat Missouri this year?

Bruce

  (3:15 PM)

YEs, I think they will.

Laura ((Va))

Give me your top 5 home field advantages in college football...Va Tech, Florida, LSU, Penn St, Tex A

Bruce

  (3:16 PM)

Tough question... they're all great. I'd say the two loudest buildings that are still in play are Lane Stadium (VT) and LSU.

Garth (Alpharetta,GA)

Bruce, why does espn hate on notre dame soo much ???

Bruce

  (3:17 PM)

To also get under Holtz' skin?

Roger (TX)

Is Texas Tech really that down this year?

Bruce

  (3:18 PM)

No, I don't think so. I saw them last week and they have a lot of talent and QB Taylor Potts will have a big year. Ultimately I think they're a year away from winning the Big 12 South in 2010 because UT, OU and OK St will all have major holes to fill.

Jason (DC)

A football-related Michigan question: am I way too optimistic to think they have a shot at 9 wins this year?

Bruce

  (3:20 PM)

Probably 7-8 would be very good but who knows what the pulse is on that program after the past week.

Tom (River North)

Bruce, what happens to all the SEC hype if Bama and Georgia lose their non-conference matchups?

Bruce

  (3:20 PM)

A little of it fades but it's only one week and neither is a home game. The SEC has earned a lot of the benefit of the doubt thanks to having the past three BCS title champs.

Arthur (Lewes, DE)

Hey Bruce, if UNC's receivers perform well this year and the defense is as advertised, do they win the Coastal division?

Bruce

  (3:21 PM)

They have a shot. This is a very fast team but might be a year away.

Jim (Baltimore,MD)

Do you think that maryland can beat california?

Bruce

  (3:22 PM)

Not unless they can schedule it for a 9 AM ET kickoff.

keane (atlanta)

why isnt rennie curran in talks about best defensive player? he had (give or take) 110 tackles last season. spikes had nowhere near that

Bruce

  (3:23 PM)

He played on a defense that gave up a ton of points last year. He's also a bit overshadowed by Spikes and Rolando McClain.

dylan (south bend )

hey do you think that ND will beat Nevada

Bruce

  (3:24 PM)

I do. Nevada has a good offense and a terrific QB in Colin Kaepernick but their pass D is awful.

Alex (Miami, FL)

Who do you have winning the ACC this year?

Bruce

  (3:25 PM)

Am leaning towards VT. Beamer and Foster have been very consistent in trotting out quality teams and they have an experienced O-line to build around.

Carl (TX)

Texas or OK?

Bruce

  (3:26 PM)

Texas.. They have a better O-line.

JP (Arkansas)

Do you think Arkansas will break the Top 25 by the end of this year?

Bruce

  (3:27 PM)

Tempted to say yes.. just not sure how consistent Mallett can be. Like what they're building there.

Gustavo noble (Iraq)

What are your takes on the FSU vs UM Game on Monday ?. Who do you think is going to win it .

Bruce

  (3:28 PM)

I'm going with the home team (FSU).. Think UM is still a little too young to win in a tough spot like this, but it'll be real close.

Paul (Sacramento, Cali)

Bruce, do you even talk about teams west of Texas? This is getting disgusting.

Bruce

  (3:29 PM)

Sure. Where are you when I get emails saying I write too much Pac-10?

Kevin (ATL)

over/under 7 wins for Tennessee?

Bruce

  (3:30 PM)

Tough spot.. I think they go 7-5.

CC (Atlanta)

Petrino and "building" don't go together. Come on Bruce!

Bruce

  (3:30 PM)

nice.

mike (anaheim)

Bruce, everyone has made the national championship predictions. I dont remember seeing yours. What are they?

Bruce

  (3:30 PM)

UF over UT.

Payne Kassinger (Athens, Ga.)

over/under 5 wins South Carolina

Bruce

  (3:31 PM)

I say they win 6.

dan (columbus)

does Terrelle Pryor has a shot on winning the Heisman despite the publicity the other 3 QB are getting

Bruce

  (3:32 PM)

I don't like his chances. He's still just a soph and even if they beat USC, people aren't ready to get fired up about the Big Ten at least not that much.

Gustavo noble (Iraq)

What is your professional opinion on Miami's ( FL) first 4 games and what do you think will be the outcome of those first 4 weeks?.

Bruce

  (3:33 PM)

It's brutal. 2-2 would be a good thing. If they go 3-1, they'd be on the brink of the top 10.

Jay ((Jackson, MS))

What about Jevan Snead?

Bruce

  (3:34 PM)

Think he's terrific. Good arm. Good feet. He really shook the rust off as the season wore on last year. Has two terrific WRs in Shay Hodge and Dexter McCluster. I think he's in the Heisman mix.

Roger (Southern Cal)

Do you think certain schools avoid playing bsu because of the blue turf?

Bruce

  (3:35 PM)

No doubt. Almost no one wants to play a home and home with them.

Vinnie (NYC)

How good to you think Russell Wilson will be this season?

Bruce

  (3:36 PM)

Very good. He's really underrated. They are a radically different team without him.

Jake (Honolulu)

Does a 1 Loss ND (probably to USC) make it to a BCS Game?

Bruce

  (3:36 PM)

YEs, I think it'd be almost a lock.

Scott (Dayton, OH)

Do you see Air Force making a run at the MWC title? They have young players at the skill positions primed for a breakout season, along with a seasoned O-line and solid D.

Bruce

  (3:37 PM)

Nah, I think it'll come down to TCU and BYU.

JTMCJ (NY)

Nebraska have any chance against VT in a few weeks?

Bruce

  (3:37 PM)

20% shot?

Matt (Eugene)

What are Oregon's chances against USC and Cal?

Bruce

  (3:38 PM)

Decent because those are both home games. I think they'll win at least one of those two. Maybe both.

Darrell (Miami)

Aldarius Johnson, Tommy Streeter, Jacory Harris.. who is the best young player on Miami (Fla)'s offense?

Bruce

  (3:38 PM)

Harris although Laron Byrd could be a big star in the not too distant future.

Ricky (Bismarck)

Will Army end the losing streak in the Army-Navy game this year?

Bruce

  (3:39 PM)

Not yet. Coach Niu has done a very nice job keeping things progressing there.

Domilama (Marine Park, NY)

Who's better--Suh or McCoy?

Bruce

  (3:40 PM)

Maybe Suh by a heartbeat.

Stephen (Knoxville)

Which defensive linemen will have a breakout year?

Bruce

  (3:40 PM)

In your town? Chris Walker, Pass Rusher.

mark (arkansas)

Broooooce! You heard it here first. The Hogs win the West this Year.WooPig baby!

Bruce

  (3:41 PM)

I don't think this is as shocking as it sounded 6 months ago.

James (Panorama City,CA)

Will Jeremy bates give a fair share of carries to all of usc's backs?? or will he lean on giving more carries too one or two backs in particular??

Bruce

  (3:42 PM)

I think they'll rely on Allan Bradford and McKnight a bunch.

brian (paradise)

if Cameron Jordan played on USC you guys would talk about him , and he's better than EVerson Griffen

Bruce

  (3:43 PM)

Doubt it...He's been more on potential than production thus far.

Daniel ((San Antonio))

Robert Griffin... thoughts?

Bruce

  (3:44 PM)

Think he's fannnnntastic! He makes them relevant and worth watching. Fastest guy to ever play QB in college football and he's smart and makes good decisions too.

Jackie (New York)

What's your favorite place to see a college game?

Bruce

  (3:45 PM)

I really do love them all. Something about Lane Stadium though that I really really love.

Ali Ahmed (Diamond Bar)

Bruce, what do you prognosticate for the Bruins this year and when do you expect UCLA to compete for a PAC-10 championship?

Bruce

  (3:46 PM)

I think 7-5. Probably two years from that. He's recruiting really well by adding a lot of speed and toughening up their O-line which was a huge need.

CC (Atlanta)

Favorite SEC venue?

Bruce

  (3:47 PM)

Haven't been to them all. LSU is an awesome place but everyone needs to go to the Grove for a Saturday once in their lives.

Enrique (Miami )

Do you think that Miami Hurricanes have a chance at upsetting OU ?

Bruce

  (3:48 PM)

It's home and they do have talent. Just not sure how well their O-line will hold up. They have enough athletes to merit a decent shot.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

What is the absolute best food you've ever had in a college city? Have you ever had grilled stickys in State College?

Bruce

  (3:49 PM)

Ajax in Oxford is a must have. No, I haven't.. Although I do remember having some great bacon at some place in State College.

Mark (Paris, France)

Still wondering what you think about Matt Barkley and Garrett Gilbert. I know Barkley will get significantly more playing time this year but don't both look like they're going to have great futures?

Bruce

  (3:50 PM)

Very impressed by what I've seen from Barkley and heard from his teammates about him. Havent seen much of Gilbert other than at Elite 11 a long time ago but in my visit to Austin last week Colt spoke highly of him.

CC (Atlanta)

Pancake Pantry off the Vandy campus is a staple.

Bruce

  (3:51 PM)

Rotiers near Vandy was very good. (Thanks to colleague Paul Kuharsky for showing me that place)

John (Charlotte, NC)

BYU over Oklahoma, just like 1990 when BYU beat Miami!

Bruce

  (3:53 PM)

Well if Max Hall can play as well as Ty Detmer did in that game, they'd certainly have a great shot.

Robert (Texas)

Do you think that Taylor Mays is going to have break out season and why ?

Bruce

  (3:53 PM)

He had one last year.

Joe (Pella, IA)

Do you think Wyoming will suprise MWC foes? Does Christensen have what it takes to suceed in Laramie?

Bruce

  (3:54 PM)

Too soon to tell on that one. It's a very underrated league to jump up in.

Ross (Cedarville, OH)

Will the Big 10 repair its national image at all this year?

Bruce

  (3:54 PM)

Not sure. I don't have a ton of confidence in that.

Eamon (Portland, OR)

Obvious question of the night: Oregon or Boise State?

Bruce

  (3:55 PM)

Going with Oregon. Think Blount and their running game will have a big night.

Steve (Fresno)

hey bruce -- any good eats in potatoland?

Bruce

  (3:55 PM)

Went to some brewpub (Ram) which was pretty good.

Trace (Houston)

Do you really think Griffin is faster than Vick was? My guess is you are on your own if that is your belief. Vick is one of the fastest players in the history of the game, college or pro.

Bruce

  (3:57 PM)

I think Vick was awesome in college but Griffin has legit World Class speed. He's not some product of an inflated 40-time. (Not saying specifically that Vick was but most are)

Chris (Morgantown)

Who do got winning the Big East this year?

Bruce

  (3:57 PM)

USF.

Bruce

  (3:57 PM)

three more questions..

Jon (lansing)

do you think michigan state will do good this year?

Bruce

  (3:59 PM)

Yeah, he's a good coach and they really like the leadership they have on that team.

Craig G. (Fairfield, CA)

Quick thought on Jarrett Brown please?

Bruce

  (3:59 PM)

Exciting talent but he's replacing one of the greatest players in college football.

Rick (Indiana)

IF tOSU wins out...do they have a shot at getting INTO the NC with all the big10 hate?

Bruce

  (4:00 PM)

A shot? Sure, but we have to see what else happens around the country.

Trace (Houston)

you didn't answer my question! Griffin faster than Vick?

Bruce

  (4:01 PM)

Yes. The guy almost made the Olympics as a high school senior. That is unreal.

Kelli (Denver)

Still with the food huh? No answers on which rookie QBs will have a breakout year and what WRs would you choose for a Heisman (if you had to)?

Bruce

  (4:02 PM)

If I had to I'd say Dez Bryant...Barkley's a rookie QB I think will do well, but another guy to watch is Stanford's Andrew Luck.

Bruce

  (4:06 PM)

Thanks for all of the questions. If I didn't get to them send them though my blog inbox.