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re: ESPN new Preseason Top 25 Rankings are Out
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:08 pm to Ericvol2096
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:08 pm to Ericvol2096
Preseason rankings are all hype.
Ole Miss will quickly learn they will not win the west with a 50% passer
Ole Miss will quickly learn they will not win the west with a 50% passer
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Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:11 pm to Nguyening
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I'm glad we're not ranked in the preseason poll.
Spoken like a true under achiever/lil bro.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:15 pm to FourThreeForty
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How is Auburn #4? They just lost their QB, star offensive lineman, and their defense is still Swiss cheese.
And they lost their bowl game. I can understand Bama but Auburn being #4 is just someone stoned out of their mind.
I don't know. 4 might be a little high, but not much.
They lose one QB, but return another with a good deal of game experience. Duke Williams returns and a good stable of running backs are returning or coming in. The offense will almost certainly be very, very capable once again.
On the defensive side, there's bound to be at least SOME improvement on the D side with Muschamp on staff and Lawson on the field.
Finally, the schedule breaks in their favor this year. They get OM, Moo State, UGA, and Bama at home.
They're in position to make a run. I wouldn't be one bit surprised to see the Iron Bowl mean a trip to Atlanta for the winner.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:16 pm to JustGetItRight
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Say they're right. The run's over. Bama's done.
Odds are the run is over. That is not a slam, merely a compliment to the unbelievable run Alabama has had in the past decade. I doubt any other team will replicate the success of Alabama.
Alabama will always be a solid contender as long as Saban is there. That does not change the fact that is extremely difficult to make it to the championship game. It will be very hard to get through the SEC without two losses for any team. Meanwhile, I would say the odds of going undefeated in the Big 12, ACC and Big 10 are much better.
Odds look pretty good for either Oregon or USC to be a 1 loss team only as well.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:20 pm to Forkbeard3777
Bearbaits's worthless top 25.
1. Ohio State
2. TCU
3. Auburn
4. Alabama
5. Baylor
6. Michigan St
7. Oregon
8. Georgia
9. Florida St
10. Arizona
11. Clemson
12. Arizona St
13. Georgia Tech
14. Missouri
15. Arkansas
16. Oklahoma State
17. USC
18. LSU
19. UCLA
20. Wisconsin
21. Boise St
22. ND (dammit)
23. Michigan
24. Stanford
25. Utah
1. Ohio State
2. TCU
3. Auburn
4. Alabama
5. Baylor
6. Michigan St
7. Oregon
8. Georgia
9. Florida St
10. Arizona
11. Clemson
12. Arizona St
13. Georgia Tech
14. Missouri
15. Arkansas
16. Oklahoma State
17. USC
18. LSU
19. UCLA
20. Wisconsin
21. Boise St
22. ND (dammit)
23. Michigan
24. Stanford
25. Utah
This post was edited on 5/4/15 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:22 pm to BearBait09
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BearBait09
So a top 5, arguably #1 defense has no place in your top 25? Ok.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:26 pm to Ericvol2096
Random thoughts:
What all is Auburn returning? Is this based on the hype of Johnson? I'm honestly not sure and genuinely interested. I admit that I don't know much about UGA right now either other than they always have exceptional athletes.
I think Ole Miss could/will be much higher depending on its offensive line and quarterback situation. I'd also think having a punishing running back would do wonders. However, the headliners on the team are what, 4 first rounders?
Arkansas is underrated, but I think Arkansas has a pretty difficult schedule. I like where LSU is and could be much higher if LSU can get competent QB play
I would flip Tennessee and Mizzou until we actually get to see the vols in action. Obviously UT looks damn good on paper.
There's not much to say about Bama. You guys just routinely re-load and get LSU/OM in Tuscaloosa. I still think the Bama secondary is a huge question mark
eta: None is trolling, just haven't gotten to look much into football with LSU doing so well in so many spring sports. Even basketball recruiting has diverted my attention away from the off-season
What all is Auburn returning? Is this based on the hype of Johnson? I'm honestly not sure and genuinely interested. I admit that I don't know much about UGA right now either other than they always have exceptional athletes.
I think Ole Miss could/will be much higher depending on its offensive line and quarterback situation. I'd also think having a punishing running back would do wonders. However, the headliners on the team are what, 4 first rounders?
Arkansas is underrated, but I think Arkansas has a pretty difficult schedule. I like where LSU is and could be much higher if LSU can get competent QB play
I would flip Tennessee and Mizzou until we actually get to see the vols in action. Obviously UT looks damn good on paper.
There's not much to say about Bama. You guys just routinely re-load and get LSU/OM in Tuscaloosa. I still think the Bama secondary is a huge question mark
eta: None is trolling, just haven't gotten to look much into football with LSU doing so well in so many spring sports. Even basketball recruiting has diverted my attention away from the off-season
This post was edited on 5/4/15 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:27 pm to JustGetItRight
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Same shait that was said last off season. I'd like to get past the playoffs, but I think I can manage if I have to settle for another SEC title and a 1 score loss to the eventual champ in the only truly competitive game of the entire playoffs.
You gotta love Auburn fans.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:28 pm to BearBait09
so by putting LSU in your rankings twice, are you ranking us at the median of 20?
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:30 pm to Patton
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Actually it did.
I watched the game. I've watched hundreds of football games.
It didn't play that close. ETA: The stats don't always tell the story of what plays are made, when they're made, under what circumstances, and if they're impact plays. Stats can be added on a hail mary at the end of the half that nets 0 points. They can also be picked up in garbage time when a team is playing off the ball. I don't remember feeling that the game was much of a struggle by the second half.
This post was edited on 5/4/15 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:30 pm to beHop
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Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:34 pm to Navytiger74
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I watched the game. I've watched hundreds of football games.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:41 pm to Ericvol2096
Switch LSU and Ole Miss
Arky is way way too low.....they are going to be a pain in the arse.
Arky is way way too low.....they are going to be a pain in the arse.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:48 pm to Ericvol2096
Auburn#1
Mizzou#2
Bama#24
Ole Miss#8
LSU#9
Arky #12
Tenn # 14
Mizzou#2
Bama#24
Ole Miss#8
LSU#9
Arky #12
Tenn # 14
Posted on 5/4/15 at 12:55 pm to The_Joker
Quarterbacks that throw for 10k+ yards in three years in the sec don't suck. And spring games are one day of practice.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 1:01 pm to Navytiger74
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I watched the game. I've watched hundreds of football games. It didn't play that close.
congratulations quote:
ETA: The stats don't always tell the story of what plays are made, when they're made, under what circumstances, and if they're impact plays. Stats can be added on a hail mary at the end of the half that nets 0 points. They can also be picked up in garbage time when a team is playing off the ball. I don't remember feeling that the game was much of a struggle by the second half.
Thank you. I am aware stats don't always tell the whole story. I realize this is your opinion we are talking about, but I just wanted to let you know how wrong it is. The stats are very, very close with OSU having a edge in rushing (Elliot 85 yarder). Alabama had a decent chance at the end of the game to send it to OT or win on a two pt conversion. The fact of the matter is, when viewed objectively, the game was very close. I'm sorry you don't like that.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 1:05 pm to Ericvol2096
frick man. I can be overly harsh about Alabama at times but ranking them at #7 is ridiculous especially when you look at some of the teams ranked ahead of them like USC. And they knock Alabama for having an unsettled QB station yet three of the four teams ranked right ahead of them are breaking in new starting QBs. Does ESPN really believe the drop off from Sims to Coker/Cornwell is greater than the drop off from Mariota to Adams/Locke or Petty to whoever the Baylor QB is going to be? ESPN'S idiocy never fails to amaze me.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 1:26 pm to Bench McElroy
Baylor started 2012 and 2013 unranked despite ending the previous seasons looking very strong, because of QB changes. the narrative now is that the Baylor system is plug and play for QBs, that was the easiest way to explain the prolific numbers put up that eclipsed Griffin's Heisman year but did not warrant Heisman talk for the new guys. Seth Russell, the next QB, has also had a lot of play time due to the breezy nonconference the past two seasons.
I'm not as familiar with Oregon but isn't their next QB a transfer with starting experience? Oregon is probably also getting similar plug and play treatment to Baylor.
All that aside, I think Alabama is being dropped more to the loss of both Cooper and Yeldon than they are Sims, as blasphemous as it is to value skill positions as highly as a QB, those two were undeniably huge.
Who cares though? any one loss SEC champ would get into the playoff, even if they started unranked.
I'm not as familiar with Oregon but isn't their next QB a transfer with starting experience? Oregon is probably also getting similar plug and play treatment to Baylor.
All that aside, I think Alabama is being dropped more to the loss of both Cooper and Yeldon than they are Sims, as blasphemous as it is to value skill positions as highly as a QB, those two were undeniably huge.
Who cares though? any one loss SEC champ would get into the playoff, even if they started unranked.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 1:39 pm to BearBait09
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I admit that I don't know much about UGA right now either other than they always have exceptional athletes.
Offensively, we have a very talented o-line and a stable of elite runningbacks and playmakers. QB will be a huge concern going into the season as well as depth at wide receiver. We have talented guys who have proven themselves at receiver but injuries have caused some major setbacks and depth issues. We will need some of our freshmen to step up and contribute catching the ball.
Defensively, we look like a force to be reckoned will. Our LB unit is one of the best in the country and should be a nightmare when rushing the QB. Our DB's have shown significant improvement under Pruitt and should continue to get better and ball-hawk effectively. I expect our safeties to pick off a lot of balls this year. Our d-line is the main concern as we seem to be lacking proper depth, and there are some size issues as well. Hopefully Trent Thompson can make an immediate impact there.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 2:22 pm to Henry Jones Jr
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Quarterbacks that throw for 10k+ yards in three years in the sec don't suck.
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