My NCAA Rankings 2025-26 After Week Six

 Week Six had some shocks. Disappointing losses by Penn State and Texas had them vacate my rankings. I swapped Oregon and Miami. Indiana and Oregon will be a key battle with two undefeated teams. Will Texas bounce back against Oklahoma? Alabama faces Missouri in another key SEC battle.

1) Ohio State Buckeyes (4-0) thumped Minnesota 42-3. Visits Illinois next.

2) Miami Hurricanes (5-0) beat FSU 28-22. Has a week off.

3) Oregon Ducks (4-0) did not play. Hosts Indiana next.

4) Ole Miss Rebels (5-0) did not play. Entertains Washington State next.

5) Oklahoma Sooners (5-0) shut out Kent State 44-0. Tangles with Texas next.

6) Texas A&M Aggies (5-0) beat Mississippi State 31-9. Entertains Florida next.

7) Indiana Hoosiers (5-0) did not play. Visits Oregon next.

8) Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-0) cruised past Houston 35-11. Hosts Kansas next.

9) Alabama Crimson Tide (4-1) beat Vandy 30-14. Visits Missouri next.

10) LSU Tigers (4-1) had a week off. Entertains South Carolina next.

11) Georgia Bulldogs (4-1) bounced back against Kentucky 35-14. Visit Auburn next.

12) Tennessee Volunteers (4-1) did not play. Tennessee hosts Arkansas next.

13) Missouri Tigers (5-0) did not play. Hosts Alabama next.

14) BYU Cougars (5-0) schooled WVU 38-24. Visits Arizona next.

15) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-0) did not play. Hosts Virginia Tech next.

16) Virginia Cavaliers (5-1) topped Louisville 30-27.  Has a week off.

17) Michigan Wolverines (4-1) overcame Wisconsin 24-10. Michigan visits USC next.

18) Vanderbilt Commodores (5-1) lost to Alabama 30-14. Has a week off to recover.

19) Notre Dame Fightin' Irish (3-2) cruised past Boise State 28-7. Hosts NC State next.

20) Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1) beat Purdue 43-27.  Hosts Ohio State next.

21) Louisville Cardinal (4-1) lost to UVA 30-27. Has a week off.

22) Memphis Tigers (6-0) beat Tulsa 45-7. Has a week off.

23) South Florida Bulls (4-1) beat Charlotte 54-26. Visits North Texas next.

24) Arizona State (4-1) did not play. Visits Utah next.

25) FSU Seminoles (4-2) lost to Miami 28-22. Hosts Pitt next.

R.I.P Chris Dreja

 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Chris Dreja who was a founding member, rhythm guitarist and bass player for The Yardbirds passed away at the age of 79.  He also had a career in photography.

                                          Here he is in Box of Frogs "Get it while you can"

Yardbirds "Louise" from 1964 featuring Eric Clapton

"Shapes of Things" with Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page

He played beside some of the biggest names in rock and roll, founded a legendary rock band, pursued photography and lived a life for nearly 80 years. He will live on in the recordings, he will be missed by family, friends and fans.

Battle of the Bands: Rocktober War Pigs

 It is Roctober and time to rock out a bit. Little by little getting back into the Battle of the Bands thing. October was once referred to Rocktober by a local radio station and I am sure they borrowed that from someone. Rock and October kind of go together. Anyway, with the recent passing of Ozzy Osbourne it also marked the end of the road for Black Sabbath. Tipping the hat in tribute this month's song is "War Pigs."

The original above. I will now select two challengers and you my wonderful readers. viewers get to select the winner by telling me which one you liked the best.

                                             Contender One: Samantha Fish

Contender Two: Gov't Mule

We got a great battle of guitars. The Blue Rockin' Samantha Fish showing girls can rock out! In the other corner Jam Band Warren Haynes led Gov't Mule. 

Don't be shy tell me which one rocked the best for you in the concerts. 

Thanks I will be back with a results post in a week or so!

My NCAA Rankings 2025-26 After Week Five

Week Five was dominated by upsets. Virginia upsetting then #8 FSU, Alabama taking down Georgia, Ole Miss knocking off LSU. was a week where some teams rested, a week where some teams survived and some teams made statements. Week 6 will include a showdown between Miami at FSU. Alabama and Vandy. 

1) Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) did not play. Entertains Minnesota next.

2) Oregon Ducks (4-0) topped Penn State 30-24 in OT. Oregon enjoys a week off.

3) Miami Hurricanes (4-0) did not play. Visits FSU next.

4) Ole Miss Rebels (5-0) beat LSU 24-19. Has a week off.

5) Oklahoma Sooners (4-0) did not play. Sooners host Kent State next.

6) Texas A&M Aggies (4-0) beat Auburn 16-10. Host Mississippi State next.

7) Indiana Hoosiers (5-0) beat Iowa 20-15. Indiana has a week off.

8) Iowa State Cyclones (5-0) beat Arizona 39-14. Visits Cincinnati next.

9) Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-0) did not play. Visits Houston next.

10) Penn State Nittany Lions (3-1) fell to Oregon 30-24. Visits UCLA next.

11) Texas Longhorns (3-1) did not play. Visits Florida next.

12) Alabama Crimson Tide (3-1) beat Georgia 24-21. Hosts upstart Vandy next.

13) LSU Tigers (4-1) lost to Ole Miss 24-19. The Tigers have a week off.

14) Georgia Bulldogs (3-1) lost to Alabama 24-21. Entertains Kentucky next.

15) Tennessee Volunteers (4-1) held off Mississippi State 41-34. Has a week off.

16) Vanderbilt Commodores (5-0) cruised past Utah State 55-35. Visits Alabama next.

17) Missouri Tigers (5-0) beat UMASS 42-6. Enjoys a week off.

18) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-0) nipped Wake Forest 30-29. Has a week off.

19) FSU Seminoles (4-1) was upset by UVA 46-38. Entertains Miami next.

20) BYU Cougars (4-0) topped Colorado 24-21. Hosts WVU on Friday.

21) Louisville Cardinal (4-0) beat Pitt 34-27. Entertains Virginia next.

22) Virginia Cavaliers (4-1) upset FSU 46-38. Visits Louisville next.

23) Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-1) lost to Tennessee 41-34. Visits Texas A&M next.

24) Notre Dame Fightin' Irish (2-2) beat Arkansas 56-13. Hosts Boise State next.

25) Michigan Wolverines (3-1) did not play. Entertains Wisconsin next.

My NCAA Rankings 2025-26 After Week Four

Week Four was a week where some teams rested, a week where some teams survived and some teams made statements. Week 5 will include a showdown between Oregon at Penn State. Alabama takes on Georgia. LSU visits Ole Miss. My Rankings will certainly be shuffled after week five!

1) Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) did not play. Visits Washington next.

2) Oregon Ducks (3-0) cruised past Oregon State 41-7.  Visits Penn State next.

3) Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0) did not play. Hosts Oregon next.

4) Miami Hurricanes (4-0) beat Florida 26-7. Has a week off before FSU.

5) Georgia Bulldogs (3-0) did not play. Entertains Alabama next,

6) LSU Tigers (4-0) beat SE Louisiana 56-10. Visits Ole Miss next.

7) Oklahoma Sooners (4-0) topped Auburn 22-17. Has a week off

8) FSU Seminoles (4-0) crushed Kent State 66-10. Visits Virginia.

9) Texas Longhorns (3-1) beat Sam Houston 55-0. Has a week off.

10) Texas A&M Aggies (3-0) did not play. Hosts Auburn next.

11) Indiana Hoosiers (4-0) crushed Illinois 63-10. Visits Iowa next.

12) Iowa State Cyclones (4-0) did not play. Hosts Arizona next.

13) Ole Miss Rebels (4-0) crushed Tulane 45-10. Hosts LSU next.

14) Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-0) beat Utah 34-10. Enjoys a week off.

15) Tennessee Volunteers (3-1) bounced back against UAB 56-24. Visits Mississippi State next.

16) Vanderbilt Commodores (4-0) crushed Georgia State 70-21. Hosts Utah State next.

17) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-0) stopped Temple 45-24. Visits Wake Forest next.

18) Missouri Tigers (4-0) beat South Carolina 29-20. Entertains UMASS next.

19) BYU Cougars (3-0) cruised past ECU 34-13. Visits Colorado next.

20) TCU Horned Frogs (3-0) beat SMU 35-24. Visits Arizona State next.

21) Alabama Crimson Tide (2-1) did not play. Visits Georgia next.

22) Arizona Wildcats (3-0) did not play. Visits Iowa State next.

23) USC Trojans (4-0) beat Michigan State 45-31. Visits Illinois next.

24) Louisville Cardinal (3-0) beat Bowling Green 40-17. Visits Pitt next.

25) Auburn Tigers (3-1) lost to Oklahoma 22-17. Visits Texas A&M next.

Battle of the Bands: Come Monday A Time

"The Story" by Brandi Carlile opens up my results post on my Come Monday Battle of the Bands The Story was the Battle between Brandi Carlile and Kenney Chesney ended with a tie each garnering two votes.

Kenney was very disappointed singing "There Goes My Life."

What would Jimmy Buffett do, he would tell you "Life is Just A Tire Swing"

New Battle coming October 1st! Stay tuned!

 

R.I.P Robert Redford

 Broadway, TV, movie award winning actor Robert Redford passed away recently at the age of 89. Recognized by Presidents with the National Medal of the Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was honored at the Kennedy Center. He was won Academy Awards and Golden Globes.

A clip from "The Natural"...

"Butch Cassidy and the Sun Dance Kid"

What a career so many roles. He will be missed by family, friends and fans.

My NCAA Rankings 2025-26 After Week Three

Week Three was filled with expected wins and some big upsets. Georgia Tech knocking off Clemson. Miami crushing South Florida, The Dawgs topping the VOLs, The Aggies nipping Notre Dame 41-40 were some of the highlights. There were marque matchups and there were giants playing against the obscure. When the dust settled after week one here are my Top 25.

1) Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) stopped Ohio 37-9. Has a week off.

2) Oregon Ducks (2-0) cruised past Northwestern 34-14.  Battles Oregon State next.

3) Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0) crushed Villanova 52-6. A week off before a show down.

4) Miami Hurricanes (3-0) showed they are contenders with a 49-12 win over South Florida. Host the Florida Gators next.

5) Georgia Bulldogs (3-0) beat Tennessee 44-41 in OT. Georgia has a week off.

6) LSU Tigers (3-0) beat Florida 20-10. The Tigers host SE Louisiana 

7) Illinois Fightin' Illini (3-0) shut out Western Michigan 38-0. Visits Indiana next week.

8) Oklahoma Sooners (3-0) beat Temple 42-3. Host Auburn next.

9) FSU Seminoles (2-0) did not play. Hosts Kent State next.

10) Texas Longhorns (2-1) beat UTEP 27-10. Hosts Sam Houston next.

11) Texas A&M Aggies (3-0) topped Notre Dame 41-40. Has a week off.

12) Iowa State Cyclones (4-0) beat Arkansas State 24-16. Enjoys a week off.

13) Indiana Hoosiers (3-0) rolled past Indiana State 73-0. Hosts Illinois next.

14) Ole Miss Rebels (3-0) topped Arkansas 41-35. Hosts Tulane next.

15) Tennessee Volunteers (2-1) lost to Georgia 44-41 in OT. Entertains UAB next.

16) Utah Utes (3-0) beat Wyoming 31-6. The Utes host Texas Tech next.

17) Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-0) stomped Oregon State 45-14. Tangles with Utah next.

18) Missouri Tigers (3-0) crushed Louisianna 52-10. Hosts South Carolina next.

19) BYU Cougars (2-0) did not play. The Cougars visit ECU next.

20) Vanderbilt Commodores (3-0) knocked off South Carolina 31-7. Entertains Georgia State next.

21) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-0) beat Clemson 24-21. Hosts Temple next.

22) Auburn Tigers (3-0) beat South Alabama 31-15. The Tigers visit Oklahoma next.

23) Alabama Crimson Tide (2-1) rolled past Wisconsin 38-14. Has a week off.

24) TCU Horned Frogs (2-0) beat Abilene Christian 42-21. Hosts SMU next.

25) Arizona Wildcats (3-0) beat Kansas State 23-17. Enjoys a week off.

My NCAA Rankings 2025-26 After Week Two

  Week Two was filled with expected wins and some big upsets. There were marque matchups and there were giants playing against the obscure. When the dust settled after week one here are my Top 25.

1) Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) rolled past Grambling State 70-0. Hosts Ohio next.

2) Oregon Ducks (2-0) destroyed Oklahoma State 69-3. Visit Northwestern next.

3) Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0) shut out Florida International 34-0. Has another tune-up against Villanova next.

4) Miami Hurricanes (2-0) beat Bethune-Cookman 45-3. The Canes host a South Florida team that has beaten two ranked teams this season.

5) Georgia Bulldogs (2-0) beat Austin Peay 28-6. Visits Tennessee next.

6) LSU Tigers (2-0) beat Louisianna Tech 23-7.  The Tigers host Florida next.

7) South Carolina Gamecocks (2-0) defeated South Carolina State 38-10. South Carolina hosts Vanderbilt next.

8) Illinois Fightin' Illini (2-0) beat Duke 45-19. Illinois host Western Michigan next.

9) Texas Longhorns (1-1) regrouped against San Jose State 38-7. Entertains UTEP next.

10) Notre Dame Fightin' Irish (0-1) hosts Texas A&M next.

11) Oklahoma Sooners (2-0) beat Michigan 24-13. Sooners visit Temple next.

12) Clemson Tigers (1-1) beat Troy 27-16. Tigers visit Georgia Tech n

13) FSU Seminoles (2-0) stomped East Texas A&M 77-3. Seminoles have a week off.

14) Iowa State Cyclones (3-0) beat Iowa 16-13. Visits Arkansas State next.

15) Tennessee Volunteers (2-0) smashed ETSU 72-17. Hosts Georgia next.

16) Texas A&M Aggies (1-0) doubled up Utah State 44-22. Visits Notre Dame next.

17) South Florida Bulls (2-0) beat Florida 18-16. Visits Miami next

18) Ole Miss Rebels (2-0) beat Kentucky 30-23. Hosts Arkansas next.

18) South Florida Bulls (2-0) beat Florida 18-16. Visits Miami next

19) Indiana Hoosiers (2-0) beat Kennesaw State 56-9. Hosts Indiana State next.

20) Utah Utes (1-0) crushed Cal-Poly 63-9. visits Wyoming next.

21) Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0) rolled over Kent State 62-14. Hosts Oregon State next.

22) Auburn Tigers (2-0) beat Ball State 42-3. Hosts South Alabama next.

23) Missouri Tigers (2-0) beat Kansas 42-31. Hosts Louisianna next.

24) BYU Cougars (2-0) defeated Stanford 27-3. Has a week off

25) Alabama Crimson Tide (1-1) took out their frustration against Louisianna-Monroe 73-0.  Hosts Wisconsin next.

My NCAA Rankings 2025-26 After Week One

 Week One was filled with expected wins and some big upsets. There were marque matchups and there were giants playing against the obscure. When the dust settled after week one here are my Top 25.

1) Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) beat the Texas Longhorns 14-7. Texas was supposed to be a contender this year and possibly could still be one. Ohio State is the defending National Champs. Next up Grambling State.

2) Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0) beat Nevada 46-11. Penn State was in the running last year. Entertains Florida International next.

3) Georgia Bulldogs (1-0) beat Marshall 45-7. The Dawgs have consistently been contender talented over Kirby Smart's tenure. Georgia might be under the radar this year. Georgia has another cupcake with Austin Peay scheduled next.

4) Oregon Ducks (1-0) crushed Montana State 59-13. Last year's runner ups host Oklahoma State next.

5) Miami Hurricanes (1-0) topped Notre Dame 27-24 to make a statement. The Canes have a breather with Bethune-Cookman next.

6) LSU Tigers (1-0) took down the Clemson Tigers 17-10. The Tigers host Louisianna Tech next.

7) South Carolina Gamecocks (1-0) defeated Virginia Tech 24-11. South Carolina State is the next contestant on the Gamecocks schedule.

8) Illinois Fightin' Illini (1-0) crushed Western Illinois 52-3. Illinois visits Duke next.

9) Texas Longhorns (0-1) lost to Ohio State 14-7. Regroups against San Jose State next.

10) Arizona State Wildcats (1-0) doubled up Northern Arizona 38-19. Visits Mississippi State next.

11) Notre Dame Fightin' Irish (0-1) lost to Miami 27-24. Does not play.

12) Clemson Tigers (0-1) lost to LSU 17-10. Tigers host Troy next.

13) Florida Gators (1-0) beat Long Island University 55-0. The Gators will be tested all year long, The first test upstart South Florida.

14) Michigan Wolverines (1-0) beat New Mexico 34-17. Michigan visits Oklahoma next.

15) Iowa State Cyclones (2-0) beat Kansas State 24-21 in week 0, then beat South Dakota 55-7. Hosts Iowa next.

16) SMU Mustangs (1-0) beat East Texas A&M 42-13.SMU hosts Baylor next.

17) FSU Seminoles (1-0) surprised the world by thumping Alabama 31-17. Next up is East Texas A&M

18) Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) beat Illinois State 35-3. Hosts Michigan next.

19) Ole Miss Rebels (1-0) crushed Georgia State 63-7. visits Kentucky next. 

20) Texas A&M Aggies (1-0) stopped UTSA 42-24. Entertains Utah State next.

21) Tennessee Volunteers (1-0) smashed Syracuse 45-26. Host East Tennessee next.

22) South Florida Bulls (1-0) Boise State from the rankings 34-7. Visits Florida next.

23) Indiana Hoosiers (1-0) beat ODU 27-14. Entertains Kennesaw State next.

24) Utah Utes (1-0) crushed UCLA 43-10. Entertains Cal-Poly next.

25) Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0) rolled over Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67-7. Kent State visits next.

Battle of the Bands: Come Monday

It has been a while since I last posted a Battle of the Bands, heck up until late Summer it had been a while since I posted anything. Hopefully some folks will visit and leave a vote in the comments. I will back in a week or so and do a post on the winner just like the Battle of the Bands of old.

Well, it is Labor Day the ceremonial farewell to summer. Don't worry the Calander still says we have a few more weeks of official summer. I live in the Sunshine so I will have Summer like weather until October. Today's pick was easy to go with Jimmy Buffett and his song "Come Monday."

Alright don't vote for the original. Instead vote for one of the one's below.

Contender 1: Kenney Chesney

Contender 2: Brandi Carlile

Vote in the comment on which one you like the best! I think I am going to go hiking in the Sunshine. Enjoy your holiday and I will see you soon!

R.I.P Brent Hinds

 Brent Hinds died at the age of 51 due to a motorcycle accident. He was the guitarist Mastodon from 2002 until they parted ways earlier this year.

                                               "Oblivion"

Other notable collaborations included "Fiend without a Face"

"Black Grass"

Westend Motel was another group he was in..

"Burn it Down"

He will be missed by his family, friends and fans. At 51 he still had more music to give.

R.I.P Ryan Sandberg

 When I was younger baseball came to me through the TV superstations like the Braves on WTBS and the Cubs on WGN. One of the baseball diamond stars of my younger days was Ryan Sandberg. He passed away on July 28th at the age of 65.

He was a Hall of Fame second baseman for the Chicago Cubs. He was the National League MVP in 1984. He was a 10-time All Star.

                                             Some highlights...

65 feels a bit young to pass away, but cancer does not care. He will be missed by his family, friends and baseball fans.

R.I.P Hulk Hogan

 

Perhaps the biggest name in professional wrestling Hulk Hogan has passed away. Winning multiple championships over a 35-year career. The pro-wrestler of my generation.

What were your memories of Hulk Hogan?

R.I.P Ozzie Osbourne

 Ozzie Osbourne the Dark Prince of Black Sabbath, the successful solo artist, the reality TV show, the artist behind this year's biggest concert has passed away. 

                                                "Mama I'm Coming Home"

Black Sabbeth "Paranoid"

Ozzy "Ordinary Man" featuring Elton John

All aboard the "Crazy Train"

What was your favorite Ozzy Osbourne song? Any memory you would like to share? He was a two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a Grammy award winning singer, a rock icon!

 

My NCAA Rankings 2024-25 Final Rankings

1) Ohio State Buckeyes (14-2) won the championship against Notre Dame 34-23. Beat Texas 28-14 to get to the Championship, crushed Oregon 41-21, and started their playoff surge by beating Tennessee 42-17. 

2) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (14-2) beat Indiana 27-17, beat Georgia 23-10, beat Penn State 27-24, lost to Ohio State in the Championship 34-23.

3) Oregon Ducks (13-1) lost to Ohio State 41-21 in the Rose Bowl.

4) Penn State Nittany Lions (13-3) crushed SMU 38-10, beat Boise State 31-14, lost to Notre Dame 27-24.

5) Georgia Bulldogs (11-3) lost to Notre Dame 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl.

6) Texas Longhorns (13-3) beat Clemson 38-24, beat Arizona State 39-31 in overtime, then lost to Ohio State 28-14.

7) Arizona State Sun Devils (11-3) lost to Texas 39-31 in overtime.

8) Boise State Broncos (12-2) lost to Penn State 31-14.

9) Tennessee Volunteers (10-3) lost to Ohio State 42-17.

10) Indiana Hoosiers (11-2) lost to Notre Dame 27-17.

11) BYU Cougars (11-2) crushed Colorado 36-14.

12) Iowa State Cyclones (11-3) topped Miami 42-41.

13) SMU Mustangs (11-3) lost to Penn State 38-10.

14) Miami Hurricanes (10-3) lost to Iowa State 42-41.

15) Mississippi Rebels (10-3) crushed Duke 52-20.

16) Syracuse Orange (10-3) crushed Washington State 52-35 in the Holiday Bowl.

17) Illinois Fighting Illini (10-3) beat South Carolina 21-17.

18) Alabama Crimson Tide (9-4) lost to Michigan 19-13.

19) South Carolina Gamecocks (9-4) lost to Illinois 21-17

20) Clemson Tigers (10-4) lost to Texas 38-24.

21) Missouri Tigers (10-3) beat Iowa 27-24

22) UNLV Rebels (11-3) beat California 24-13.

23) Memphis Tigers (11-2) beat West Virginia 42-37

24) Navy Midshipmen (10-3) beat Army 31-13 and Oklahoma 21-20.

25) Army Black Knights (12-2) lost to Navy 31-13 and beat Louisiana tech 27-6.