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ou1980
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Jan 9, 2010 2:47pm
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dtdtim
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Jan 9, 2010 3:48pm
Early, but not surprising.
Alabama and Ohio State should be #s 1 & 2 in the preseason polls in August.
Alabama and Ohio State should be #s 1 & 2 in the preseason polls in August.
darbypitcher22
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Jan 9, 2010 5:49pm
they shouldn't put this poll out until at least August. If you want to put an early one out, wait till signing day, or better yet wait till the conclusion of spring ball
killer_ewok
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Jan 9, 2010 9:30pm
ESPN had OSU at #2 as well.....
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Fabio
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Jan 10, 2010 2:09am
I think its pretty much a consensus that OSU will be #2. If you really take a look at the big picture, Bama should be #1 and there really aren't any teams out there that really wow you on paper (in terms of what type of hype/drama ESPN can drum up) to warrant a #2 status except for OSU.
After a competitive and exciting season this year was, next year really looks like a down year for college football when I really think about it.
After a competitive and exciting season this year was, next year really looks like a down year for college football when I really think about it.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Jan 10, 2010 3:15am
^^^^^I think it might be a down year as well.
killer_ewok
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Jan 10, 2010 10:23am
Agreed. But if ESPN hates them......ccrunner609 wrote: ^^As well they should be.
jhay78
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Jan 10, 2010 12:43pm
Disagree- before the '09 season, everyone knew that Florida, Bama, Texas, and Oklahoma were the top teams. With the exception of OU, those teams were still at the top when the season ended.Fabio wrote: I think its pretty much a consensus that OSU will be #2. If you really take a look at the big picture, Bama should be #1 and there really aren't any teams out there that really wow you on paper (in terms of what type of hype/drama ESPN can drum up) to warrant a #2 status except for OSU.
After a competitive and exciting season this year was, next year really looks like a down year for college football when I really think about it.
With the exception of Bama, and maybe Ohio State or Oregon, next year looks to be wide open. To me, that creates a little more drama than when the BCS title game almost seems pre-determined.
UA5straightin2008
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Jan 11, 2010 2:52am
espn has boise state as preaseason 3...JOKE
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tcby99
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Jan 11, 2010 8:31am
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0311sdp
Posts: 580
Jan 11, 2010 9:40am
Boise State has 21 of 22 starters from this season returning, they will be pretty good, maybe not 3rd but pretty good.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Jan 11, 2010 9:52am
Boise State is very deserving of a #3 ranking. I could see one making the case for a #2 ranking, and if I were a Boise fan I'd be a little upset if OSU were in front of them.
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fan_from_texas
Posts: 2,693
Jan 11, 2010 10:21am
Boise State returns pretty much everyone. They'll have some non-conference chances to prove themselves, and if they run the table, I think we'll see them in the title game.
OneBuckeye
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Jan 11, 2010 10:32am
^ I don't think they will get past virginia tech. They usually have a good defense and will have a stellar running attack next year and will keep the ball out of BSUs hands. Same goes for Oregon State who I believe they also play. I agree if they win those games and win out they will be in the NC game. Ohio State will have a very tough confrence schedule going to Wisconsin and Iowa next year, it will be tough for OSU to go through the big 10 undefeated and stay ahead of BSU. Same goes for Bama it will be tough for them to get through the SEC season undefeated next year as always.
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Jan 11, 2010 10:56am
I have nothing wrong with Boise at #3, returning nearly everyone from a rather sick team this year.
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dtdtim
Posts: 358
Jan 11, 2010 12:39pm
I actually think ESPN is going to be all about the Buckeyes next year. They need a new lovefest now that Tebow is gone and a good Ohio State usually fits the bill.killer_ewok wrote:Agreed. But if ESPN hates them......ccrunner609 wrote: ^^As well they should be.
jhay78
Posts: 1,917
Jan 11, 2010 1:13pm
^^Don't count out Mark Ingram and the chance for him to win a 2nd Heisman- that would make for another ESPN lovefest.
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dtdtim
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Jan 11, 2010 7:54pm
Alabama doesn't bring in nearly the amount of viewers that a lovefest like Florida, OSU, or Texas will bring, though. ESPN=Ratings. Better ratings=go with Ohio State.
jhay78
Posts: 1,917
Jan 11, 2010 9:43pm
That makes sense. I still think the majority of ESPN's viewers will be skeptical about OSU, but if the network wants to promote a lovefest, so be it.
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Big Gain
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Jan 12, 2010 1:39am
All the better for ESPN to push a love fest for Ohio State. The haters will come out of the woodwork. A good thing for ratings. Hell, ESPN might even make Mark May slobber over Ohio State to stir the pot.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 12, 2010 8:37am
^^^LOL-never happen...but it sure is nice to see THE OSU back in the national spotlight-in a positive light!!!