2008 Initial Blogpoll College Football Preseason Ranking - Take Two

by Jon Johnston on Aug 15, 2008 6:00 AM CDT in BlogPoll

Based upon your feedback, here's an updated initial blogpoll for the first 2008 preseason college football ranking.

1. Georgia
I don't think they'll end up here, but that's where they're going to be to start the season.

2. Ohio State
Egad.

3. Missouri
As deserving of this position as anyone else.

4. USC
I don't really have anything against USC, but I'm looking forward to the day they fall down a little bit.

5. Florida
Same with Urban Meyer.

6. Oklahoma
Mizzou and these guys are entirely swappable.

7. Clemson
I really don't expect them to stay here throughout the season. Maybe they'll surprise.

8. LSU
Dropping off this season.

9. Texas Tech
Consistency is key.

10. West Virginia
Last year this high?

11. Wisconsin
Enjoy your beer!

12. California.
Hippies win out over Dennis Erickson's soul. Must not have been worth that much.

13. Virginia Tech
Beamer Ball!

14. South Florida
Can they win in the cold?

15. BYU
Meh. Probably too high still.

16. Kansas
Could be a very good team.

17. Wake Forest
Jim Grobe. ACC.

18. Penn State
Should finish higher, but I'll reserve that for later.

19. Illinois
I don't expect Illinois to be that good this year, but they did get a lot of experience last season.

20. Tennessee
I'm thinking Auburn drops off quite a bit.

21. Boston College

22. Oregon

23. Oklahoma State

24. Arizona State

25. Alabama
Time for his contract with the devil to start kicking in.

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Much better then before

Good to see Notre Dame gone!

"If we can hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate!"

by kshusker on Aug 15, 2008 8:49 AM CDT reply actions

No Texas?

I’m not Longhorn apologist, but that kind of shocks me. I believe with 100% certainty they’d beat Illinois 9 out of 10 times.

by GopherNation on Aug 15, 2008 9:03 AM CDT reply actions

Agreed

Depending how much of a difference Muschamp makes they could legitimately be top 10. So not to make a top 25 is pretty shocking…

by hiphopopotamus on Aug 15, 2008 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions

damn

you’re right. I kept looking at this over and over, thinking I missed something and that was it.

That’s why the feedback is essential!

Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!

by Jon Johnston on Aug 15, 2008 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

I think

rather than bump Alabama I’m bumping Arizona State.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!

by Jon Johnston on Aug 15, 2008 10:52 AM CDT reply actions

Um?

Do you really think Auburn will finish the year not ranked? Their fans think they are making SEC and NC title runs. Personally I think that is ridiculous, but I think they are still the favorite to win the SEC West and therefore will be ranked.

by LSU Jonno on Aug 15, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm thinking

that Auburn had a great defense last year, and their offense was so-so. Their fans are effing nuts, as Muschamp is gone, and there is not a replacement for great defense.

I’m on wait and see for them, and I already pointed out that I focus heavily on coaching, rather than players. Should I rank Auburn. Probably, you make a good point, and it’s late (I’ve been gone all weekend), but yea, okay, fine friggin’ Auburn should be ranked.
Thank you.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!

by Jon Johnston on Aug 17, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions