Preseason Rankings - Irish Envy

**Kansas Irish** · 05-01-2012, 10:19 PM

College Football Live placed the Irish at #24 in their preseason poll. Arguably, Athlon's last year preseason ranking of #6 could have had some more merit if it was not for the unpredictable turnovers. Granted, ESPN may not sit well with many but #24 from the start? Thoughts?

**ACamp1900** · 05-01-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kansas Irish

College Football Live placed the Irish at #24 in their preseason poll. Arguably, Athlon's last year preseason ranking of #6 could have had some more merit if it was not for the unpredictable turnovers. Granted, ESPN may not sit well with many but #24 from the start? Thoughts?

Yep, that whole reality thing sure sucks doesn't it???

lol

I think 24 is fair enough either way

**luckyfc** · 05-01-2012, 10:33 PM

I am confident that our line play will be fantastic, but it is hard to rank us much higher to begin with when QB is a question and CB is unproven.

**BurningRiver** · 05-01-2012, 11:01 PM

I actually think 24 is generous. This team has so much potential but with the quarterback situation the way it is it's difficult to argue that ND is one of the best 25 teams in college football. I think there should be some kind of unwritten rule that says you shouldn't be ranked in the top 25 if you have a QB competition extending into fall practices.*

*Unless you're an SEC team

**Buster Bluth** · 05-01-2012, 11:02 PM

In my opinion, if there are two positions on a football team you don't want to have be inexperienced, it is the quarterback and the cornerbacks.

Ranked at 24 is fine. The OL/RB/DL/LB units are excellent, but the others need to prove themselves.

**phgreek** · 05-01-2012, 11:02 PM

How many 8 win teams are in the top 25...?

Isn't that kinda the concensus water mark around here; 8 wins (+/-1).

I like this team...lines are looking good. RBs are looking good. TE is looking good. But we have question marks at WR, DB...aaaaand QB. What I expect is more flashes of brilliance followed by many moments of ...WTF was THAT?

I figured the 2012 gang at 8 wins after the FSU debacle...after the recruiting fun...transfers...and after the spring game...still like 8 wins.

**ChiRish** · 05-01-2012, 11:31 PM

Who were the other teams around ND? I don't have a problem with 24. I agree with everyone else though that with CB & QB such a problem, who knows.

05-01-2012, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kansas Irish Walk-On Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 88 Cash: 2,710.59 Bank: 200,997.51 Total Bankroll: 203,708.10 Donate	Preseason Rankings College Football Live placed the Irish at #24 in their preseason poll. Arguably, Athlon's last year preseason ranking of #6 could have had some more merit if it was not for the unpredictable turnovers. Granted, ESPN may not sit well with many but #24 from the start? Thoughts?

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luckyfc Waterboy Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 34 Cash: 9,745.80 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 9,745.80 Donate	I am confident that our line play will be fantastic, but it is hard to rank us much higher to begin with when QB is a question and CB is unproven. __________________ God deserves a promotion.

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Buster Bluth Hey Brother... Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,584 Cash: 26,809.07 Bank: 1,535,449,059.78 Total Bankroll: 1,535,475,868.86 Donate	In my opinion, if there are two positions on a football team you don't want to have be inexperienced, it is the quarterback and the cornerbacks. Ranked at 24 is fine. The OL/RB/DL/LB units are excellent, but the others need to prove themselves. __________________ #teambuster

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phgreek Senior Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 2,284 Cash: 150,037,725.63 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 150,037,725.63 Donate	How many 8 win teams are in the top 25...? Isn't that kinda the concensus water mark around here; 8 wins (+/-1). I like this team...lines are looking good. RBs are looking good. TE is looking good. But we have question marks at WR, DB...aaaaand QB. What I expect is more flashes of brilliance followed by many moments of ...WTF was THAT? I figured the 2012 gang at 8 wins after the FSU debacle...after the recruiting fun...transfers...and after the spring game...still like 8 wins. __________________ One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. Last edited by phgreek; 05-01-2012 at 11:04 PM.. Reason: forgot recruiting fun and transfers

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ChiRish Sophomore Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,262 Cash: 548,059.18 Bank: 595,182,196.32 Total Bankroll: 595,730,255.50 Donate	Who were the other teams around ND? I don't have a problem with 24. I agree with everyone else though that with CB & QB such a problem, who knows. __________________ www.chicagosportstown.com

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BurningRiver Notre Dame class of '17 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,325 Cash: 279,721.05 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 279,721.05 Donate	I actually think 24 is generous. This team has so much potential but with the quarterback situation the way it is it's difficult to argue that ND is one of the best 25 teams in college football. I think there should be some kind of unwritten rule that says you shouldn't be ranked in the top 25 if you have a QB competition extending into fall practices.* *Unless you're an SEC team

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