NCAA FOOTBALL '09/10

Gwenny · 08-03-2009, 01:41 PM

Anyone else looking forward to college football as much as I am?

ESPN's Preseason Rankings:

1. Florida Gators
2. Oklahoma Sooners
3. Texas Longhorns
4. Alabama Crimson Tide .
5. Virginia Tech Hokies
6. USC Trojans
7. Ohio State Buckeyes
8. LSU Tigers
9.Penn State Nittany Lions
10. Oklahoma State Cowboys
11. Ole Miss Rebels
12. Oregon Ducks
13. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
14. Georgia Bulldogs
15. TCU Horned Frogs
16. Iowa Hawkeyes
17. Boise State Broncos
18. California Bears
19. Nebraska Cornhuskers
20. Kansas Jayhawks
21. Utah Utes
22. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
23. Florida State Seminoles
24. Michigan State Spartans
25. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Looks to be another exciting year of college football. I'm looking forward to Sep. 5th (when Ohio State kicks their season off).

***Art*** · 08-03-2009, 05:18 PM

I wonder what is up with Virginia Tech, that they are ranked so high. I am just looking forward to football (and hockey) in general. I can't wait to see some games.

***Pauler*** · 08-03-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Art

I wonder what is up with Virginia Tech, that they are ranked so high. I am just looking forward to football (and hockey) in general. I can't wait to see some games.

oh man...you know it. its like life starts all over again every time football season comes around.

yea, for sure...can any hokies out there give us some insight on that team and why they are ranked so high...

the gators look scary...every defensive starter and backup are returning.

penguinofwar · 08-03-2009, 10:03 PM

I can't WAIT for college football this season..easily my favorite sports season out there to watch.

GO BLUE! tate forcier baby..

mulletman · 08-04-2009, 12:54 AM

I am looking forward to this.... hopefully I'll have TV access by then..... ack. That would be a tragedy.

Iceman-bass14 · 08-04-2009, 07:22 AM

VT is overrated is also the first thing that entered my head when I saw those rankings.Ugh,I hate me some Hokies.Im physched about GT though,pretty much everyone returning on offense and a lot of returners on defense.What could be our downfall is our front line on D.Lost 3 of 4 starters from a beastly line last year.If we can get some guys to step up there we could be amazing.Great secondary,great backfield,if Nesbitt ups his passing game some more with some better recievers and our D line steps up...this could be a great year,Im excited!

Gwenny · 08-04-2009, 11:26 AM

This is what ESPN had to say about the Virginia Tech Hokies

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Originally Posted by ESPN.com

The 2008 season was supposed to be a rebuilding one for the Hokies, but they finished 10-4 and won the ACC championship. After beating Cincinnati 20-7 in the FedEx Orange Bowl, Virginia Tech will be a big favorite to win its fourth ACC title in only its sixth season in the league. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor must become a better passer, but tailback Darren Evans should be even better after running for 1,265 yards with 11 touchdowns as a freshman. The Hokies were one of the youngest teams in the country last season and are aiming toward 2009 to become national title contenders.

Also to iceman, those are preseason rankings, so yeah, some are bound to be overrated. That's the reason they are "pre" season. They haven't played a game yet. Hatred of a team, has no real bearing on their actual talent or level of play. That would be a very immature way for ESPN to go about ranking teams.

And my original post has been edited to include the top 25 according to ESPN.

Zooropa · 08-04-2009, 02:09 PM

I'm looking forward to Lane Kiffin. He makes for an entertaining Villain. Pretty much everyone hates him, and it has little to do with like/dislike of Tennessee. Can't wait to see what happens.

Iceman-bass14 · 08-04-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by luvinjesus

This is what ESPN had to say about the Virginia Tech Hokies

Also to iceman, those are preseason rankings, so yeah, some are bound to be overrated. That's the reason they are "pre" season. They haven't played a game yet. Hatred of a team, has no real bearing on their actual talent or level of play. That would be a very immature way for ESPN to go about ranking teams.

And my original post has been edited to include the top 25 according to ESPN.

Me feeling that VT is overrated has nothing to do with my hate for them.I hate them cause theyre VT,not for what they are ranked.But I do feel they are overrated.

Gwenny · 08-05-2009, 12:36 PM

ESPN seems to be the only that has VT that high

The Preseason Coaches' Top 25 Rankings:
1. Florida (48)
2. Utah (16)
3. USC (1)
4. Texas
5. Oklahoma
6. Alabama
7. TCU
8. Penn State
9. Ohio State
10. Oregon
11. Boise State
12. Texas Tech
13. Georgia
14. Mississippi
15. Virginia Tech
16. Oklahoma State
17. Cincinnati
18. Oregon State
19. Missouri
20. Iowa
21. Florida State
22. Georgia Tech
23. West Virginia
24. Michigan State
25. BYU

Athlon Top 25 Rankings -(Athlon has been the most accurate magazine at predicting national championship contenders based on preaseason rankings)
1. Florida Gators
2. Oklahoma Sooners
3. Texas Longhorns
4. USC Trojans
5. Ohio State Buckeyes
6. Alabama Crimson Tide
7. Penn State Nittany Lions
8. Virginia Tech Hokies
9.Oklahoma State Rebels
10. Ole Miss Rebels
11. California Bears
12. Boise State Broncos
13. Oregon Ducks
14. Georgia Bulldogs
15. Florida State Seminoles
16. Nebraska Cornhuskers
17. LSU Tigers
18. Cincinnati Bearcats
19. North Carolina Tarheels
20. Michigan State Spartans
21. Utah Utes
22. Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
23. Iowa Hawkeyes
24. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
25. Oregon State Beavers

Nothing makes me happier as a Buckey fan and a BIG 10 fan to see that Ohio State is in the top 5, The Big ten has 4 teams ranked in the top 25, LSU ranked that low, Michigan not even in the polls, and Nebraska to once again be a possible BCS contender. I have always enjoyed watching Nebraska play football.

S.B.Nichols · 08-05-2009, 01:41 PM

Roll Tide!

penguinofwar · 08-05-2009, 02:18 PM

I'm surprised to see that Georgia is ranked that high..it would seem they would be low considering what they've lost, offensively, it least.

AlphaSigma · 08-05-2009, 03:35 PM

Florida State and Notre Dame are overrated as usual. It's almost like they NEED to be in the top 25. Utah as number 2 and USC as number 3 in the coach's poll is just ridiculous as well.

**tmlfan123** · 08-05-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinofwar

I can't WAIT for college football this season..easily my favorite sports season out there to watch.

GO BLUE! tate forcier baby..

Hey. This makes two Michigan fans

Unfortunately, our team sucks.

Iceman-bass14 · 08-05-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinofwar

I'm surprised to see that Georgia is ranked that high..it would seem they would be low considering what they've lost, offensively, it least.

Me too,but they have a lot of defensive starters returning.However they have no proven QB,so it will be interesting to see how that plays out on offense.People are claiming Caleb King is going to be just as effective as Moreno was,but I dont buy it yet,but if he does turn out to be and they get a QB who can get the ball to AJ Green then they could do alright.But Im hoping they suck it up,go GT!

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Originally Posted by AlphaSigma

Florida State and Notre Dame are overrated as usual. It's almost like they NEED to be in the top 25. Utah as number 2 and USC as number 3 in the coach's poll is just ridiculous as well.

FSU and ND,yes overrated,but the other two?I dont like USC,but you cannot deny what theyve accomplished and that they always seem to be top 5-10 every year.And Utah has a lot returning,they lost a few defensive,but as a whole they seem primed for another possible BCS run.Of all the ones I would call overrated those 2 are way down on that list.