Always like these rankings better than AP because they are done with thought behind them. http://www.collegefootballnews.com/2003/Rankings/CFN_Rankings.htm
I like the commentaries: "3. LSU 7-1 next opponent: Louisiana Tech Why LSU should be ranked higher: The lines are playing as well as any in the country. The offensive line is dominating opening up major holes for the young backs and giving Matt Mauck a ton of time to throw. That was a great win over Auburn. Why LSU should be ranked lower: It shouldn’t be. Other than the Florida loss, this has been a dominating, national title-caliber team." "16. Auburn 5-3 next opponent: UL Monroe Why Auburn should be ranked higher: Even with three losses the Tigers might still be better and could beat teams like Purdue, Texas and Iowa. There’s no shame in losing to LSU in Death Valley. Why Auburn should be ranked lower: Maybe the Auburn running game isn’t really all that good against good run defenses. Will is be able to run on Georgia and Alabama?" "21. Florida 5-3 next opponent: Georgia Why Florida should be ranked higher: If you believe that LSU is one of the best teams in America, then the win in Death Valley looks that much better. The loss to Ole Miss isn’t so bad anymore. Why Florida should be ranked lower: With three losses, it’s hard to rank Florida ahead of teams like Nebraska, but those three defeats came to Miami, Tennessee and Ole Miss. There’s no real shame there." :geaux:
