2008 Preseason Rankings

#1
Reegan

Reegan

Well-Known Member
Joined
Dec 14, 2007
Messages
350
Likes
0
#1
What should be the Top 10 and where should Tennessee be ranked in The Top 25?

1.Florida
2.Ohio State
3.Oklahoma
4.Georgia
5.LSU
6.Texas
7.Virginia Tech
8.Illinois
9.Kansas
10.USC

I think Tennessee should fairly start the season at #14
 
#3
#3
Kansas should not be in the preseason top 10 next year. Neither should Illinois.
 
#4
#4
Reegan said:
What should be the Top 10 and where should Tennessee be ranked in The Top 25?

1.Florida
2.Ohio State
3.Oklahoma
4.Georgia
5.LSU
6.Texas
7.Virginia Tech
8.Illinois
9.Kansas
10.USC

I think Tennessee should fairly start the season at #14
Click to expand...
The only way Florida is the preseason number one is if the voting panel consists of residents of Gainesville and insane people.
 
#8
#8
The way they're looking today playing Michigan they won't be the #1 in the preseason poll.
 
#9
#9
Jaytrain5 said:
Kansas should not be in the preseason top 10 next year. Neither should Illinois.
Click to expand...

I'm now a Ron Zook, Rashard Mendenhall, and Juice Williams believer. It wouldn't shock me for them to sneak up and win the Big 10 next season.
 
#12
#12
Well, actually let me backtrack a bit. Ron Zook is an incredible recruiter, and in the Big 10 if you can get the players, then you can contend. OSU should be tough, but hey anything can happen.
 
#13
#13
Jaytrain5 said:
Kansas should not be in the preseason top 10 next year. Neither should Illinois.
Click to expand...
Kansas is #8 right now and they return 19 of 22 starters on offense and defense.

Losses:
WR Marcus Henry
TE Derek Fine
OT Cesar Rodriguez

Replacements:
WR Marcus Hereford
TE Kerry Meier
OT Nathan D'Cunha 4* Prospect

Heisman Finalist @ QB definetly helps them.

If Illinois returns Mendenhall and others and with their solid recruiting classes Zook is bringing in,theres no reason why they shouldnt be at #8.

The team that may surprise everyone could be BYU,they'll probably be right around where we're ranked and they could dominate the Mountain West this year and sneak into the BCS Championship Game as an unbeaten.I believe they are returning all of their starters from this year and are bringing back guys from Mormon missions as well.
 
#16
#16
Reegan said:
Kansas is #8 right now and they return 19 of 22 starters on offense and defense.

Losses:
WR Marcus Henry
TE Derek Fine
OT Cesar Rodriguez

Replacements:
WR Marcus Hereford
TE Kerry Meier
OT Nathan D'Cunha 4* Prospect

Heisman Finalist @ QB definetly helps them.

If Illinois returns Mendenhall and others and with their solid recruiting classes Zook is bringing in,theres no reason why they shouldnt be at #8.

The team that may surprise everyone could be BYU,they'll probably be right around where we're ranked and they could dominate the Mountain West this year and sneak into the BCS Championship Game as an unbeaten.I believe they are returning all of their starters from this year and are bringing back guys from Mormon missions as well.
Click to expand...

I realize that Kansas returns a lot of starters. That's not really a big point in their favor. Their record is more a reflection of their schedule than their talent.

They didn't play Oklahoma or Texas this year. They play both next year. They also host Texas Tech (who wasn't on their schedule this year) and have an early road trip to USF.
 
#18
#18
TennesseeFan07 said:
Well, actually let me backtrack a bit. Ron Zook is an incredible recruiter, and in the Big 10 if you can get the players, then you can contend. OSU should be tough, but hey anything can happen.
Click to expand...
Because the Big 10 is so predictable.

Ohio State or Michigan will always win the Big 10 4/5 years
Wisconsin,Penn State,or Illinois will win 1/5 years

I think Illinois can win the Big 10 next year if they beat Ohio State at home next season
 
#19
#19
Jaytrain5 said:
I realize that Kansas returns a lot of starters. That's not really a big point in their favor. Their record is more a reflection of their schedule than their talent.

They didn't play Oklahoma or Texas this year. They play both next year. They also host Texas Tech (who wasn't on their schedule this year) and have an early road trip to USF.
Click to expand...
The preseason rankings are never based on the schedule for the upcoming season.
 
#21
#21
Reegan said:
The preseason rankings are never based on the schedule for the upcoming season.
Click to expand...

Then, if we're only looking at the talent on each team's roster, I'd have to leave Kansas out of my preseason top 25.
 
#22
#22
JonWard said:
1.Oklahoma
2.USC
3.Georgia
4.Texas
5.Florida

My way early top 5
Click to expand...


that's pretty much how I see it, minus Florida, they will probably be a bit lower. Mizzou will probably come in top 10, Ohio St. will get way more credit than they deserve again, and you guys that think Illinois is going to be top 10 should look at their schedule, it's a bit harder than this year's
 
#23
#23
Reegan said:
The preseason rankings are never based on the schedule for the upcoming season.
Click to expand...


Indirectly, they are. That is why WVU is in top 5 every year. Voters predict a good record based on their easy schedule, instead of actually ranking them based on how they compare to other teams.
 
#24
#24
As for Tennessee. I say they start around #16.

I really hope we get a good OC, and the best QB gets the job.
 
#25
#25
I don't know how anybody in their right mind can think Kansas will be a top ten team next year and not at least list Mizzou as well

Mizzou>>>>>>>>Kansas
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.
Advertisement



Back
Top