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re: Preseason college football rankings: Top 25 for 2017 (Sporting News)
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:30 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:30 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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21. Texas
They NEVER learn.
or maybe it's you that hasn't learned.
Texas has been ranked end of season 48/80 seasons. Smart money says rank them.
By the same math, they also had it right by leaving A&M off the list.. 26/80 times you've been ranked at the end of the season.
Time to create another tradition or fake championship to reconcile those stats?
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Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:33 pm to UAtide11
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mean saying that Bama at one point returned 5* Tyler Love or 5* Jerrell Harris is just somewhat misleading
Whatever dude. I hardly think a comparison between Tyler Love and D. Hand are in order. The recruiting gurus usually get it right with 5 stars that sign with Bama. The defense will be salty as frick as usual.
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 3:06 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:33 pm to OldSchoolHorn
Where'd you guys finish last year?
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:48 pm to UAtide11
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I've got to be honest, it's pretty weak using recruiting rankings for guys who have been in the program for 3, 4 or 5 years
I think you miss my point. The point is that 2017 Alabama has nine defensive players that are projected to be drafted ... which means they are eligible to be drafted, ... which means they are upper classmen with three-four years of experience. They are not true sophomores thrown into the gap.
The only reason people don't know their names is because when they came into the program they were playing behind two ranks of NFL quality players who were drafted. The only reason the recruiting rankings are mention is because that is a category in my spread sheet and gives a context to just who these players are.
Alabama's depth at LB next year will be off the charts and its whole defense will possibly be as good as this year's. Im not too worried about the defense next year, but all that remains to be determined doesn't it?
The defense in 2018 season is another question because of a shortage of DB recruits last year ... so look for Saban to put a big push on getting JC transfer DBs next spring.
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 3:22 pm to TideSaint
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14. LSU
The offense didn't exactly produce rave reviews under new offensive coordinator Matt Canada in the spring game, but Ed Orgeron's first full season will revolve around some familiar themes. LSU will have a power running game built around an excellent offensive line and Heisman Trophy contender Derrius Guice. It's on Danny Etling to come through at quarterback in Canada's new scheme. The talent is always there.
Show's how little this writer knows. LSU's O-Line is probably its worst unit this year.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 4:05 pm to TideSaint
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1. Alabama
10. Georgia
11. Auburn
14. LSU
15. Florida
25. Tennessee
That's a very interesting Top 6 in the league.
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 4:05 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 4:05 pm to BHMKyle
ISWYDT Kyle
Posted on 5/1/17 at 4:07 pm to Fear The Thumb
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11. Auburn
Posted on 5/1/17 at 4:31 pm to Commander Data
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Whatever dude. I hardly think a comparison between Tyler Love and D. Hand are in order.
And that's my point, both were 5* recruits but shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breath. Only listing a recruiting ranking doesn't acknowledge that. You can list Da'Ron Payne, Minkah, AA, Hand, all those guys they've done some great things. You can talk about their strengths and weaknesses, or where you think they've improved, etc. Them starting/being in rotation on really strong defenses.
But if you just list the recruiting rankings, then Dillon Bates was a top 100 recruit. Kyle Phillips, Khalil McKenzie, and Shy Tuttle were all top 50 guys. That certainly doesn't mean I think UT's defense is going to be otherworldly.
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The defense will be salty as frick as usual.
About that, there is no doubt. But everybody and their mother knows Bama is going to roll out 4 and 5 stars at pretty much every position, so listing them by their recruiting ranking doesn't mean much, imo.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 4:38 pm to OldSchoolHorn
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Texas has been ranked end of season 48/80 seasons.
2010 season - unranked
2011 season - unranked
2012 season - 19th
2013 season - unranked
2014 season - unranked
2015 season - unranked
2016 season - unranked
Unranked 6 out of the last 7 seasons. While A&M hasn't been that much better (ranked at the end of the 2010, 2012, and 2013 seasons), 3/7 is EXPONENTIALLY BETTER than 1/7.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 4:49 pm to OldSchoolHorn
Wheres Notre Dame?
Posted on 5/1/17 at 5:43 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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Texas has been ranked end of season 48/80 seasons.
2010 season - unranked
2011 season - unranked
2012 season - 19th
2013 season - unranked
2014 season - unranked
2015 season - unranked
2016 season - unranked
Unranked 6 out of the last 7 seasons. While A&M hasn't been that much better (ranked at the end of the 2010, 2012, and 2013 seasons), 3/7 is EXPONENTIALLY BETTER than 1/7.
irrelevant to the point, but thanks for noticing we both suck lately.. Texas has just sucked more.
the moral victory game is for losers.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 5:43 pm to TideSaint
Lol tennessee
Posted on 5/1/17 at 5:45 pm to craigbiggio
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Where'd you guys finish last year?
same place ur team did clowncicle.. unranked. and ur point?
Posted on 5/1/17 at 5:45 pm to craigbiggio
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Where'd you guys finish last year?
same place ur team did clowncicle.. unranked. and ur point?
Posted on 5/1/17 at 5:51 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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21. Texas
They NEVER learn.
And they'll probably have 4-5 losses by the end of October
Posted on 5/1/17 at 6:03 pm to StlPoke
Harbaugh has benefited from Hoke's recruiting up to this point. He took over a team with some damn good talent.
Looks like Sporting News is at least one publication that isn't making Notre Dame a preseason lock for the 4 team playoff. After ND's first win that will probably change however.
Looks like Sporting News is at least one publication that isn't making Notre Dame a preseason lock for the 4 team playoff. After ND's first win that will probably change however.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 6:16 pm to TideSaint
UGA in front of AU/LSU?
Posted on 5/1/17 at 6:37 pm to AUsteriskPride
Still don't quite understand the Georgia love.
Lost 5 games last year and it's not like they improved as the season went on, or that their quarterback looked like he made major strides in the spring.
Not trying to troll, I just don't think Georgia is a top 10 team.
Lost 5 games last year and it's not like they improved as the season went on, or that their quarterback looked like he made major strides in the spring.
Not trying to troll, I just don't think Georgia is a top 10 team.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 6:42 pm to atlgator
Yeah, I know we both detest UGA, but I just don't see it. I think they'll finish in the top-25, but I don't think they'll win the East.
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