2014 Bergies and Predictions

Kirk Herbstreit of ESPN releases his Herbie Awards every year. I release my own version called the Bergies. I was pretty off in some cases in 2013, but here goes nothing after my 10 Modest Hopes:

10 Modest Hopes for the 2014 CFB Season:

1.  J. Winston is arrested for stealing K-Swiss shoes and a Garfield Replica
I don't wish misfortune for Florida State and their fans, but this guy is just a ball of sleaze. Tired of seeing him on the field. 

2.  Alabama's players stage a mutiny on Nick Saban
I highly, highly respect Nick Saban as a coach. I think he is probably the best when it comes to establishing a winning process. However, that doesn't mean I have to like him. From talking to coaches and players around the South at coaching clinics, he isn't the most fun person to be around. If Malzahn breaks his process again, what will be the attitude in T-Town?

3.  It is revealed that UVA fans smell like meatloaf and BYU fans smell like cabbage

They do, seriously!

4.  Mark Richt finally gets a National Championship
Yes, I am biased because I am a Georgia fan, but I really think Mark Richt is someone who tries to do things the right and respectable way. 

5.  The SEC wins the First CFB Playoff
The SEC won the first BCS Championship. Time for the SEC to continue it's dominance and win the first CFB Playoff.

6.  The SEC Network keeps Tim Tebow and Greg McElroy around
I'm not one to obsess over Tebow like Florida fans, but have you ever listened to him or McElroy? They actually seem pretty bright and provide good, articulate insight. 

Joe Tessitore

7.  Joe Tessitore puts on some sunglasses
You ever watched this guy while he speaks? #CaptainBlinking

8.  What is Britney doing with her life? What about Mike Patrick?
Remember this? http://youtu.be/5pfs6LNk7Po

9. Lee Corso retires at the end of the season.  
Had this last year and will have it again...Totally respect what Corso has done throughout his career as an analyst, but he has become a tad senile.

10. Purdue gets rid of their creepy mascot 
Need I say anything else?

2014  "Bergies"

MVP: Nick Marshall (Auburn)

Coach of the Year: Bob Stoops (Oklahoma)

Scariest Player: Todd Gurley (UGA)

Most Intimidating Atmosphere: Williams-Brice Stadium (South Carolina)

Best Tailgate: World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party (Georgia vs. Florida)

Keep an eye on: Derrick Henry (Alabama)

Most Overrated Team: Alabama

Most Underrated Team: Florida

Freshman Phenom: Leonard Fournette (LSU)

Best Looking Co-eds: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi St, Missouri, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt

Conference and National Championship Predictions

AAC: Central Florida

ACC: Florida State

Big 10 with 12 Teams: Ohio State

Big 12 with 10 Teams: Oklahoma

Pac 12: Stanford

SEC: South Carolina

(West- LSU; East- South Carolina)

National Championship: Florida State over Oklahoma