UT # 17 in S.I.com Power Ratings

[tidwell]

He could've been. I could've been wrong twice there. That wouldn't be a first.

 

[XtennesseeX]

I don't get whats wrong with having USC at #1.

IMO they're the #1 team this coming year by far.

Or am I missing something? :unsure:

 

[Jaytrain5]

I think most observers agree that USC should be the preseason #1 team...I also agree with LSU at #2. Michigan and Texas are top 5 in my opinion also.

 

[duckman398686]

I think most observers agree that USC should be the preseason #1 team...I also agree with LSU at #2. Michigan and Texas are top 5 in my opinion also.

I agree about Michigan. Dunno about the Longhorns though.

 

[TennTradition]

He could've been. I could've been wrong twice there. That wouldn't be a first.

oh tidwell...don't be so hard on yourself...we'll just have to wait for the dr.'s opinion

 

[newjersey4vols]

why he has Florida at #3? They have an unproven quarterback and virtually no defense with any real experience and their running backs are suspect. I think they will be good by the end of the year but will lose at least 2-3 before they get there.

 

[droski]

I don't get whats wrong with having USC at #1.

IMO they're the #1 team this coming year by far.

Or am I missing something? :unsure:

they lose their only two playmakers on offense with jarrett and smith and a 3 years starter at center. The defense will be very good, but the offense is no lock to light it up. They had virtually zero running game last season. Of course all teams have questionmarks. . .

 

[GAVol]

why he has Florida at #3? They have an unproven quarterback and virtually no defense with any real experience and their running backs are suspect. I think they will be good by the end of the year but will lose at least 2-3 before they get there.

You might be right, but the bottom line is that they're the defending national champs which means they get the benefit of the doubt.

 

[duckman398686]

why he has Florida at #3? They have an unproven quarterback and virtually no defense with any real experience and their running backs are suspect. I think they will be good by the end of the year but will lose at least 2-3 before they get there.

The only reason the gators are in the top 5 is because of their national title last year.

 

[VolinArizona]

The statistics favor my side of the argument. Why exactly do you think the number of returning starters is important?

For good teams, it's important.

For bad teams, it's not important.

 

[VolinArizona]

The statistics favor my side of the argument. Why exactly do you think the number of returning starters is important?

And the statistics don't favor or disfavor your argument.

 

[TravisHenryCBlockedMe]

The only reason the gators are in the top 5 is because of their national title last year.

Back-to-back #1 recruiting classes dont hurt either.

 

[WA_Vol]

Back-to-back #1 recruiting classes dont hurt either.

I think we have a winner.

Doesn't seem to work for Phil though :ermm: