has an excellent D but just an average O.  They are not a top 10(more like 12-15) team right now IMO, mainly for that reason.  They could win out in the reg season, however, and in that case they will finish in the top 10.  But I think they'll drop a few reg. seaon games.

I live out here in MA and BC's M.O. is not one of dominance, they always lose 2-3 reg season games which is what I expect will happen this year.  They do have a mature team in general, though, and a better HC, IMO, so maybe they can do it this year; I'm pulling for them. But I don't think they're better than NE even--they haven't played anybody yet.

I think KU should be 22-25 since they're undefeated, are running up alot of points, and appear to have a good D.  Their problem is that historically they've been crap and, therefore, currently lack credibility w pollsters.  They're an unknown quantity.  But if they beat KSU, they will shoot up to about 20-22 next week.  That will be an interesting game.

CAL does have a pretty decent D and a great O and some quality wins.  I would put them in the 4 spot, but it's close with OSU because they have a great D and very good O(which also makes me favor them over WI, whose D is weaker).

HI has no D, hasn't played anybody of note, and should be in the 15-20 range.  Until they prove that they can beat some top flight competition, I'm not a believer yet.