Myles' Preseason Rankings
1. USC Trojans
They just bring too much back to not put here. They lost 2 receivers and a few cogs in the Defense... but nothing major. Nobody stands out heads or shoulders above anybody this year... but The Trojans stand out at least a red plume helmet thing.
2. LSU
Bring back a quite a bit of talent... despite having 7 starters drafted including Russell. I think they have the shedule to pull this off. Their hardest away game is Alabama... based on Nick Saben... that could be a tough one... but they get Auburn, VTech, Florida, and Arkansas at home in the swamp. Tough to get through those teams, but having them in Baton Rouge makes it a lot prettier.
3. West Virginia
Seven words put them here: Steve Slaton. Pat White. Big East Schedule
4. Michigan
That rose bowl hurt. I mean hurt. Man I thought they were better than that and they were. But that was an ugly way to end a good season. The Wolverines return Chad Henne (more that capable), Super Mario (Manningham) and my third favorite running back in the game, the little big man Mike Hart. 2 Fumbles. 2 Fumbles in 3 years. That's outstanding. The draft took a toll on the D but it is still formidible.
5. Louisville
Brian Brohm rocks my face off. Solid performer on a team that can support him.
6. Forida
People can criticize Chris Leak to their hearts content... they guy won them a championship. Tebow was important last year and lead to a smaller extent. But Leak deserves the glory for last years championship. Take him away and you take a lot of offensive production. The D should still stand pretty strong. Winner of the gators and LSU wins SEC you heard it here.
7. Texas
The draft hurt them a lot. How do you have one of the worst pass defenses in the nation, yet have 3 DB's taken in the draft. I don't get that. All the love for the Horns though. Colt brings back a strong Offense and Mac Brown doesn't have bad defenses. look for the horns and Ags to fight for the Big XII Championship Thanksgiving Weekend
8. Virginia Tech
What a horrible horrible year for the ACC... If you had told me the ACC championship would conisist of Georgia Tech and Wake Forrest I would have hit you in the face and told you to shut up and start watching Women's Division III Basketball for punishment. Wow. what a horribly down year. When it comes down to the wire for Maryland, GTech, and the Demon Deacons it's a down year. Congrats to all three for having better years. Virginia Tech returns a few starters on Offense and Beamer always always always ALWAYS has the best Defense in the land.
9. Wisconson
You would think you get more respect for only losing one game all season. The Badger badger badger's had a better season than they're given credit for. They lost Stocco who has been consistant for a few years, but gain KSU's Allen Everidge
10. Ohio State University
My sweatervest hero returns a good defense and an unproven offense. Chris Wells is back and I expect him to have a highlight reel 2 weeks into the season. Running behind Antonio Pittman kept the lid on for the beginning of the season, but you can expect to hear a lot about him this year
11. Rutgers
12. Oklahoma Sooners
13. Arkansas Razorbacks
14. Auburn
15. Tennessee
16. Boise State
17. Texas A&M (being realistic for the start of the season here.)
18. Nebraska
19. Cal
20. PSU
Your thoughts are valued. unless your Cates or Plevan
1. USC TrojansThey just bring too much back to not put here. They lost 2 receivers and a few cogs in the Defense... but nothing major. Nobody stands out heads or shoulders above anybody this year... but The Trojans stand out at least a red plume helmet thing.
2. LSU
Bring back a quite a bit of talent... despite having 7 starters drafted including Russell. I think they have the shedule to pull this off. Their hardest away game is Alabama... based on Nick Saben... that could be a tough one... but they get Auburn, VTech, Florida, and Arkansas at home in the swamp. Tough to get through those teams, but having them in Baton Rouge makes it a lot prettier.
3. West Virginia
Seven words put them here: Steve Slaton. Pat White. Big East Schedule
4. Michigan
That rose bowl hurt. I mean hurt. Man I thought they were better than that and they were. But that was an ugly way to end a good season. The Wolverines return Chad Henne (more that capable), Super Mario (Manningham) and my third favorite running back in the game, the little big man Mike Hart. 2 Fumbles. 2 Fumbles in 3 years. That's outstanding. The draft took a toll on the D but it is still formidible.
5. Louisville
Brian Brohm rocks my face off. Solid performer on a team that can support him.
6. ForidaPeople can criticize Chris Leak to their hearts content... they guy won them a championship. Tebow was important last year and lead to a smaller extent. But Leak deserves the glory for last years championship. Take him away and you take a lot of offensive production. The D should still stand pretty strong. Winner of the gators and LSU wins SEC you heard it here.
7. TexasThe draft hurt them a lot. How do you have one of the worst pass defenses in the nation, yet have 3 DB's taken in the draft. I don't get that. All the love for the Horns though. Colt brings back a strong Offense and Mac Brown doesn't have bad defenses. look for the horns and Ags to fight for the Big XII Championship Thanksgiving Weekend
8. Virginia Tech
What a horrible horrible year for the ACC... If you had told me the ACC championship would conisist of Georgia Tech and Wake Forrest I would have hit you in the face and told you to shut up and start watching Women's Division III Basketball for punishment. Wow. what a horribly down year. When it comes down to the wire for Maryland, GTech, and the Demon Deacons it's a down year. Congrats to all three for having better years. Virginia Tech returns a few starters on Offense and Beamer always always always ALWAYS has the best Defense in the land.
9. Wisconson
You would think you get more respect for only losing one game all season. The Badger badger badger's had a better season than they're given credit for. They lost Stocco who has been consistant for a few years, but gain KSU's Allen Everidge
10. Ohio State University
My sweatervest hero returns a good defense and an unproven offense. Chris Wells is back and I expect him to have a highlight reel 2 weeks into the season. Running behind Antonio Pittman kept the lid on for the beginning of the season, but you can expect to hear a lot about him this year
11. Rutgers
12. Oklahoma Sooners
13. Arkansas Razorbacks
14. Auburn
15. Tennessee
16. Boise State
17. Texas A&M (being realistic for the start of the season here.)18. Nebraska
19. Cal
20. PSU
Your thoughts are valued. unless your Cates or Plevan
7 comments:
Don't you have a job, wife, and kid?
Where did you find the time to do this?
Unless, of course, you just copied and pasted from something on espn.com
But seriously...pretty good preview. I was starting to get football withdrawals, and this was the fix I needed.
It's like CRACK but better.
there will be more ahead... and i did it during my lunch hour.
and i took a bit of a look at a few preseasons to see where some people had others. but some were stupid. I read one poll that had OSU at 16, Arkansas in the top 6, ... that's ridiculous. Tressell just doesn't have bad teams like that. And Arkansas lost some stronger players to transers. Stupid stuff.
There's more to come.
Myles,
Impressive. You actually know your Insee Dubble Aye Fooze-ball. I like the Fightin' Cards as well. Brohm is a stud.
Nevertheless, I like your picks and agree with them for the most part--even on Texas.
Peace
Plev... i think my football knowledge would shock you. i'm sad to say i can probably quote more stats and schedules than scripture during the Fall. =(
I hope the Cards or the Scarlet Knights pull out the Big East this year.
i see Tech above Nebraska before too long. once we get our D3 schedule out of the way, we'll crack the top 25. and A&M for that matter. and this is Duke's year to take over football. Coach K and i had a chat, i told him enough was enough, man-up, and start coaching football.
Jay, I don't think that would be a good idea. I don't think the refs in football would react to well to the numerous F-BOMBS that coach K likes to drop.
Cates brings up a good point.
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