Preseason Coaches Poll Out

[military_irish]

USA Today Coaches Poll


1. Oklahoma
2. Alabama
3. Oregon
4. LSU
5. Florida St.
6. Stanford
7. Boise St.
8. Oklahoma St.
9. Texas A&M
10. Wisconsin
11. Nebraska
12. South Carolina
13. Virgina Tech
14. Arkansas
15. TCU
16. Ohio St.
17. Michigan St.
18. Notre Dame
19. Auburn
20. Mississippi St.
21. Missouri
22. Georgia
23. Florida
24. Texas
25. Penn St.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Sounds about right.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

You know what this tells me?

Football is almost here!!!

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

This is a very fair and probably accurate ranking at this point. Can't wait to prove it on the football field come September.

 

[Veer option]

You know what this tells me?

Football is almost here!!!

Thank goodness.

Almost time to bust out a football themed avatar too.

 

[Cali_domer]

Thank goodness.

Almost time to bust out a football themed avatar too.

Amen!!!

 

[micks60]

Is this the poll USC is not elligable for?

 

[Rack Em]

USC didn't even get a vote...

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

Is this the poll USC is not elligable for?

Yes. Does anybody have any idea when the AP preseason poll usually comes out?

 

[Rack Em]

USC didn't even get a vote...

Forgot about that.

 

[nlroma1o]

Can someone explain to me how Texas AM is #9. I thought the got killed in their bowl game? Cant remember what bowl it was, but i know LSU beat them.

Also surprised to see South Carolina is only at #12.

VT is over ranked again just like last year.

And I think out ranking at is perfect. We could maybe be a few spots higher IMO but id rather surprise everyone with the Shock and Awe tactics after the first 3 weeks.

GO IRISH!!!

 

[D-BOE34]

Im fine with where we are. We either move up as the season goes on or move out. This will allow us to climb to the top.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Standford?

I'm surprised Auburn is ranked. They lost everything.

 

[BeauBenken]

Can someone explain to me how Texas AM is #9. I thought the got killed in their bowl game? Cant remember what bowl it was, but i know LSU beat them.

Also surprised to see South Carolina is only at #12.

VT is over ranked again just like last year.

And I think out ranking at is perfect. We could maybe be a few spots higher IMO but id rather surprise everyone with the Shock and Awe tactics after the first 3 weeks.

GO IRISH!!!

A few spots higher? I think our ranking is generous. We did finish with a record of 8-5.

If you look at it from any other fan's perspective, we are probably way overrated.

 

[military_irish]

Standford?

I'm surprised Auburn is ranked. They lost everything.

I don't know why I always add a "D", I know it doesn't have one. Just one of those things I guess.

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

I am a little disappointed in MSU's ranking. I understand why most observers are cautious about their 2010 record but I was hoping they would be around the top ten when they visit South Bend.

It would also be nice to ruin Stanford's chances at an undefeated season when the Irish go to California. I will be rooting for the Cardinal when Oregon pays them a visit in November.

 

[Who'saWildManNow]

Take a look at VaTechs' schedule this year. It is absolutely pathetic.. Even though they lost a lot offensively, there is a very good chance they run the table. Maybe they lose to Miami or Clemson and maybe we pound them in a BCS bowl. That would be nice for me b/c I work with a Hokie fan and he is insufferable.

 

[Veer option]

I am really surprised the Irish are ranked higher than Mississippi State. They did an absolute prison style violation on the skunkbears last year.

 

[greyhammer90]

I am really surprised the Irish are ranked higher than Mississippi State. They did an absolute prison style violation on the skunkbears last year.

Yeah Miss State got hosed.

 

[Who'saWildManNow]

I am really surprised the Irish are ranked higher than Mississippi State. They did an absoulte prison style violation on the skunkbears last year.

Yea really.. a 52-14 smackdown.

After looking it up Miss St returns pretty much all of their key offensive players too.. The only negative is on defense where they lose all three starting LBs.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I am really surprised the Irish are ranked higher than Mississippi State. They did an absolute prison style violation on the skunkbears last year.

^ LOL

 

[Couv Domer]

Not sure I understand why people get so fired up about rankings that, at this point, mean absolutely nothing.
Of course we're all starving for anything new to discuss at this point...and perhaps its my age, but I can't get too fired up about rankings until the middle of October.

 

[NDPhilly]

Auburn shouldn't be ranked they have like 4 returning starters

 

[nlroma1o]

A few spots higher? I think our ranking is generous. We did finish with a record of 8-5.

If you look at it from any other fan's perspective, we are probably way overrated.

By a few spots I mean maybe 2 or 3 spots higher. Nothing more. I know we were only 8-5 but as you know last years record doesnt exactly dictate where you fall in this pre season ranking. Agian Im going to bring up Texas AM, they finished 9-4 and they are ranked #9 on this list. I dont understand that one at all.

GO IRISH!!!

 

[Rocket89]

A few spots higher? I think our ranking is generous. We did finish with a record of 8-5.

If you look at it from any other fan's perspective, we are probably way overrated.

Well Georgia was 6-7 last year.

Texas 5-7.

Penn State 7-6.

All of those teams have more question marks than we do.

 

[Rocket89]

By a few spots I mean maybe 2 or 3 spots higher. Nothing more. I know we were only 8-5 but as you know last years record doesnt exactly dictate where you fall in this pre season ranking. Agian Im going to bring up Texas AM, they finished 9-4 and they are ranked #9 on this list. I dont understand that one at all.

GO IRISH!!!

Well A&M returns a lot of starters. They have a really tough defense. Nice balance on offense with a great running game. 9-4 yes, but they did beat Oklahoma and Nebraska last year.

 

[BGIF]

... and the ORV's

... and the ORV's

USA Today Coaches Poll


1. Oklahoma
2. Alabama
3. Oregon
4. LSU
5. Florida St.
6. Stanford
7. Boise St.
8. Oklahoma St.
9. Texas A&M
10. Wisconsin
11. Nebraska
12. South Carolina
13. Virgina Tech
14. Arkansas
15. TCU
16. Ohio St.
17. Michigan St.
18. Notre Dame
19. Auburn
20. Mississippi St.
21. Missouri
22. Georgia
23. Florida
24. Texas
25. Penn St.

Others receiving votes
Arizona State (6-6) 158; West Virginia (9-4) 149; Utah (10-3) 50; Miami (Fla.) (7-6) 49; Iowa (8-5) 41; Northwestern (7-6) 30; Arizona (7-6) 28; Central Florida (11-3) 22; 34. Michigan (7-6) 19; 35.Air Force (9-4) 15; North Carolina (8-5) 14; Houston (5-7) 13; 38. South Florida (8-5) 9; Hawaii (10-4) 8; Clemson (6-7) 7; Tennessee (6-7) 7; Southern Miss (8-5) 6; Brigham Young (7-6) 5; North Carolina State (9-4) 4; Northern Illinois (11-3) 4; Oregon State (5-7) 4; 47. Pittsburgh (8-5) 3; Washington (7-6) 3; Georgia Tech (6-7) 1; Nevada (13-1) 1.

 

[irish4ever]

Sounds about right.

I'm not a believer in pre-season polls, but since they do exist I would agree .... somewhere between 15th & 20th "sounds about right". IF the Irish play up to their potential (and experience), they should climb in the polls rather quickly!

 

[nlroma1o]

Well A&M returns a lot of starters. They have a really tough defense. Nice balance on offense with a great running game. 9-4 yes, but they did beat Oklahoma and Nebraska last year.

Dont remember a whole lot about there defense last year, but i'll take your word for it. A win against Oklahoma helps, but i guess im just stubborn. From what i remeber, Nebraska kinda fell apart at the end of the season. So that doesnt necessarily hold that much weight for Texas AM. Also LSU beat them pretty easily in the bowl game. Just dont see how that justifies them coming in at #9.

But like some have been saying. Its only preseason rankings, and the dont mean jack diddly. So maybe im getting annoyed for no reason.

GO IRISH!!!

 

[irish1958]

I think Stanford is highly overrated. Last year they had virtually no one lost to injury, even for one game. That will not happen again. They lost their coach. They lost a sizable number of starters, especially on the lines.

As an aside, we were in the Standford game until the forth quarter; our team was in better condition than the year before, but they only had proper conditioning, diet and coaching for a few months or so and they just ran out of gas, especially on defense.
I wouldn't expect this to happen again.