2008 Preseason and Regular season Polls

[MililaniBuckeye]

Originally Posted by bukIpower

We'll all give a [censored] though if we lose to USC by 1 point and run the table but get left out of the NCG... I guess its not a loss/loss because USC is USC, but I'm just stating it won't surprise me that the media will discredit our loss somehow. You're right who gives a [censored] though??

I flat out, not [censored], abso-[censored]ing-lutely, iron-clad guarantee you that if we lose at USC by only 1 point and that's our only loss of the season, we will be in the NC game...

[NFBuck]

Originally Posted by BengalsAndBucks

Besides, how much defense do you need when the offense can score 50 a game?

You need a good defense for when you play good teams. Teams with bad/mediocre defenses always find a way to lose at least 2-3 games.

[SNIPER26]

Originally Posted by MililaniBuckeye

I flat out, not [censored], abso-[censored]ing-lutely, iron-clad guarantee you that if we lose at USC by only 1 point and that's our only loss of the season, we will be in the NC game...

Not necessarily. Assuming USC beats you guys and runs the table, they will be in the NCG. In addition, if the SEC champion has 1 loss (or 2 triple OT losses) then I flat out, not [censored], abso-[censored]ing-lutely, iron-clad guarantee you that you will NOT be in the NCG due to your previous NCG showings. Not saying it's right, I'm saying it's what will happen.

[bukIpower]

I think we should just beat USC.. thats how we'll solve this [censored]!

What is Georgia/florida losing for the upcoming year? cuz I see they're very highly ranked as well

[SNIPER26]

Originally Posted by bukIpower

I think we should just beat USC.. thats how we'll solve this [censored]!

What is Georgia/florida losing for the upcoming year? cuz I see they're very highly ranked as well

I don't think Georgia loses much. Maybe a backup here and there. Florida lost DE Derrick Harvey, WR Bubba Caldwell and S Tony Joiner, but I think that's the extent of it.

[MD Buckeye]

Originally Posted by Gatorubet

Gators at #2? No way. No how. No "D".

I based my prediction on the hype that the media gives to these programs. You know how the voters ride these programs. I'm not saying that these will be the final rankings....just the preseason top 5

[OregonBuckeye]

Searched but didn't find any threads for this.

CSTV.com: #1 in College Sports

1. Georgia
2. USC
3. Oklahoma
4. Ohio State
5. Florida
6. Missouri
7. Clemson
8. Texas
9. West Virginia
10. Arizona State
11. Wisconsin
12. LSU
13. Texas Tech
14. Kansas
15. Illinois
16. BYU
17. Tennessee
18. USF
19. Auburn
20. Pittsburgh
21. Florida State
22. Penn State
23. Fresno State
24. Virginia Tech
25. Wake Forest

4. Ohio State - Even though most of the nation doesn't want to admit it, Ohio State is going to be pretty good next year. And much to many people's dismay, there's a very good chance the Buckeyes could be playing for a third straight national title. I may not want it, you may not want it, but it's reality. They're loaded with talent - Todd Boeckman, Chris Wells, James Laurinaitis and super-recruit Terrelle Pryor who could take on a Tim Tebow-like role this fall. Previous: 5

I know I need to get used to it but stuff like this sickens me. A national media outlet flat out telling the country it roots against particular teams.

2. USC - Only question to be answered is who will be the quarterback: Mark Sanchez or Mitch Mustain? Pete Carroll said he'll name a starter after spring practice ends. But considering the plethora of talent Carroll has for yet another season, as long as Sanchez or Mustain doesn't throw four picks per game the Trojans are going to be a national title contender, as usual. Trojans still possess the best talent in the nation. Previous: 1

We may have something to say about that. And their only question mark is QB? This moron needs to do his homework. They've lost some key players on both sides of the line too.

20. Pittsburgh - The pressure is on Dave Wannstedt. He keeps bringing in these highly rated recruiting classes, but doesn't have much to show for it on the field. But off of that impressive win over West Virginia in the season finale, and the duo of LeSean McCoy and Pat Bostick leading the offense, there's reason to be very optimistic. Panthers' defense should be strong. Previous: 24

21. Florida State - This is Drew Weatherford's offense so he doesn't have to worry about looking over his shoulder anymore. He got hurt during spring practice, but should be fine for the fall when he'll have RB Antone Smith and WR Greg Carr to work with again - just do us all a favor and don't strictly throw jump balls to Carr every play. The Seminoles showed some glimpses last year of once again being one of the ACC's best. Previous: 23

Simply laughable.

[martinss01]

its actually not ment to be a serious poll. its for humor only. if it were a serious pre season poll scum and ntre ame would be on there somewhere.

[3074326]

I like how the media makes it sound like they didn't vote us into the title game. The computers had us #3. Oh well.

Some of those teams I agree with, some are laughable, like you said. Not sure how good Penn State is going to be.

[Sportsbuck28]

Why the hell is Oklahoma so high?

They are the most overrated team this year, I swear.

[BuckeyeMike80]

Originally Posted by OregonBuckeye

I know I need to get used to it but stuff like this sickens me. A national media outlet flat out telling the country it roots against particular teams.

It's CSTV - besides the fact that virtually no one who doesn't have DirecTV gets the channel, it's also owned by SECBS.....

[Dryden]

Originally Posted by OregonBuckeye

I know I need to get used to it but stuff like this sickens me. A national media outlet flat out telling the country it roots against particular teams.

"Fans don't boo nobodies."
-- Reggie Jackson, 1975

[TheBCS_Buckeyes]

I say we'll be no lower than 3rd, maybe as high as 2

I expect the 1st poll to be as follows:

1. USC
2. Georgia
3. Ohio State

OSU & UGA may flip-flop spots but the media loves USC so I am pretty sure they'll be #1....

What do you guys think?

Go BUCKS!

[BearBuck27]

Originally Posted by Dryden

"Fans don't boo nobodies."
-- Reggie Jackson, 1975

"They hate me because they ain't me."
--LeBron James, c. 2006

[BuckeyeTillIDie]

USC at #2 seems high to me. They have a new QB and lost a lot of players to the draft.