greasywheels121 Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Pre-Season rankings are out: Week 1 USA Today Poll 1. USC (60) 0-0 1,547 2. Texas (2) 0-0 1,405 3. Tennessee 0-0 1,259 4. Michigan 0-0 1,242 5. Oklahoma 0-0 1,223 6. LSU 0-0 1,109 7. Virginia Tech 0-0 1,090 8. Miami 0-0 1,080 9. Ohio State 0-0 1,033 10. Iowa 0-0 1,014 11. Florida 0-0 910 12. Florida State 0-0 879 13. Georgia 0-0 838 14. Louisville 0-0 758 15. Auburn 0-0 723 16. Purdue 0-0 616 17. Texas A&M 0-0 366 18. Arizona State 0-0 304 19. Boise State 0-0 303 20. California 0-0 293 21. Texas Tech 0-0 247 22. Boston College 0-0 237 23. Virginia 0-0 210 24. Alabama 0-0 194 25. Pittsburgh 0-0 193 OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES Fresno State 188, Oregon 145, Utah 103, Georgia Tech 88, Wisconsin 79, NC State 69, Bowling Green 63, Penn State 44, Colorado 40, Minnesota 34, UCLA 24, UTEP 22, Nebraska 21, Kansas State 20, South Carolina 16, Notre Dame 13, Wyoming 12, West Virginia 12, New Mexico 9, Clemson 9, Arizona 8, Northern Illinois 8, Southern Miss 7, Toledo 7, Washington State 7, Michigan State 6, Iowa State 6, Memphis 5, Washington 4, Miami OH 3, Maryland 2, Kansas 1, Duke 1, UAB 1, Navy 0. DROPPED FROM RANKINGS Utah 5, Wisconsin 18, Fresno State 22, Navy 24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Kansas State that high is a freaking mystery. ISU isn't a 4th place team in their own division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 look for illinois to have a decent year, maybe even in a bowl hunt. Next year is where it's at though. Zook's has one of the top recruiting classes already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaMoFo Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Aug 5, 2005 -> 10:44 PM) Pre-Season rankings are out: Week 1 USA Today Poll 1. USC (60) 0-0 1,547 2. Texas (2) 0-0 1,405 3. Tennessee 0-0 1,259 4. Michigan 0-0 1,242 5. Oklahoma 0-0 1,223 6. LSU 0-0 1,109 7. Virginia Tech 0-0 1,090 8. Miami 0-0 1,080 9. Ohio State 0-0 1,033 10. Iowa 0-0 1,014 11. Florida 0-0 910 12. Florida State 0-0 879 13. Georgia 0-0 838 14. Louisville 0-0 758 15. Auburn 0-0 723 16. Purdue 0-0 616 17. Texas A&M 0-0 366 18. Arizona State 0-0 304 19. Boise State 0-0 303 20. California 0-0 293 21. Texas Tech 0-0 247 22. Boston College 0-0 237 23. Virginia 0-0 210 24. Alabama 0-0 194 25. Pittsburgh 0-0 193 OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES Fresno State 188, Oregon 145, Utah 103, Georgia Tech 88, Wisconsin 79, NC State 69, Bowling Green 63, Penn State 44, Colorado 40, Minnesota 34, UCLA 24, UTEP 22, Nebraska 21, Kansas State 20, South Carolina 16, Notre Dame 13, Wyoming 12, West Virginia 12, New Mexico 9, Clemson 9, Arizona 8, Northern Illinois 8, Southern Miss 7, Toledo 7, Washington State 7, Michigan State 6, Iowa State 6, Memphis 5, Washington 4, Miami OH 3, Maryland 2, Kansas 1, Duke 1, UAB 1, Navy 0. DROPPED FROM RANKINGS Utah 5, Wisconsin 18, Fresno State 22, Navy 24. I've heard so much about Iowa, Are they really that good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 I think #10 is a much better place for them to start than the top 5. They lost their D-line but Tate should be able to flash his skills in a real offense this year. I could see them doing well with an actual rush offense. Their first three games are Ball State, @ Iowa State and Northern Iowa. The UI-ISU game will be on ABC. I like Ferentz, but he's traditionally had trouble with ISU, except for 2003. We'll see how much they miss some of the old defense against ISU. Iowa could be anywhere from first to fourth in the Big Ten. They have five games against @ ISU, @ OSU, Michigan, @ Purdue and @Wisconsin that will be difficult. Their schedule is not set up for success as the season progresses. But then again, the Hawks have their way of doing stuff. Ferentz is on ESPNEWS now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotop Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Irish are in at #41 Just to list some irish opponents: #1 USC, #3 Tennesee, #4 Michigan, #16 Purdue, #25 Pittsburgh. Welcome to ND, Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 QUOTE(Fotop @ Aug 6, 2005 -> 01:26 PM) Irish are in at #41 Just to list some irish opponents: #1 USC, #3 Tennesee, #4 Michigan, #16 Purdue, #25 Pittsburgh. Welcome to ND, Charlie. What kind of season do you expect them to have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Drew Tate is good. /obligatory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 QUOTE(BaMoFo @ Aug 6, 2005 -> 09:47 AM) I've heard so much about Iowa, Are they really that good? Hawkeyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Hart + Henne=Success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 QUOTE(Brian @ Aug 6, 2005 -> 04:42 PM) Hart + Henne=Success look out for purdue as a darkhouse in the big 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamslam Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Arizona will surprise,Stoops is a monster coach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson&Rexage Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Its USC and 118 other teams. USC could probably stay within twenty points of some NFL teams (49ers and Browns) Anybody on here know of a good place to get ND tickets for the USC or Tennesse game? I already going to the game at Purdue. My sleeper pick: Boston College to win the ACC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brian Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Aug 6, 2005 -> 03:51 PM) look out for purdue as a darkhouse in the big 10 With that cupcake schedule, they should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(Benson&Rexage @ Aug 6, 2005 -> 07:29 PM) Its USC and 118 other teams. USC could probably stay within twenty points of some NFL teams (49ers and Browns) Anybody on here know of a good place to get ND tickets for the USC or Tennesse game? I already going to the game at Purdue. My sleeper pick: Boston College to win the ACC My vote is stubhub for the tickets. I've been able to find tickets for virtually anything (only one I can remember having trouble with is Duke/UNC tickets). As for the ACC, Va Tech will be tough if Marcus Vick remains on track. As for Iowa, I think they got some monster holes. Unless they unearth a running game they'll struggle in a couple of games, and they need a D-line to develop, otherwise a pretty good secondary might have a tough time holding up, and Hodge and Greenway might have less of an impact. Frankly I think Tate is overrated too, although the receiving core is good enough to make him look good whether or not I'm right. Edited August 7, 2005 by ZoomSlowik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 QUOTE(Brian @ Aug 6, 2005 -> 09:42 PM) Hart + Henne=Success Brian, if the game (NCAA Football 2006) is any indicator, look out for Kevin Grady in a couple of years. He turns into an absolute beast by his JR year in the game. He may even push Hart as early as next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I remember reading about him when the recruited him. They could play Hart and him together this year. Could be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 UNC gets to play 9 of the top 31 teams in the nation, another fun schedule year. ACC is up for grabs with alot of new QB's starting for teams such as Miami, FSU, and VT. Alot of people are expecting VT to have the same success as the ACC Championship year they had last year, but I just don't see it. Losing Bryan Randall hurts more than they realize, even with another Vick starting. This could be the year that teams like Clemson and Virginia really step up, as they have the two most experienced QB's in the league. One thing is for sure, the ACC is loaded with RB's. As for outside the ACC, I'm really looking forward to seeing what A) Cody Hodges can do as the QB at TTU, B) Vince Young can do at UT, C) if Ferentz can keep proving he's an elite coach, D) if ANYONE can touch USC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Doesn't the Big XII North race get you guys going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdue129 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Aug 6, 2005 -> 03:51 PM) look out for purdue as a darkhouse in the big 10 It'll be interesting. Biggest question mark is QB - Kirsch has A LOT to prove, on and off the field. Tiller's decision to throw the option into the offense should help since Kirsch has just an average arm. Carpenter may get a few snaps since he has the stronger arm and the WR core is pretty damn good. On the bright side, the defense is back in full and the schedule is ridiculously easy. Besides Iowa, I think they'll find a way to drop at least 2 more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Damn, out of the 11 regular season games, Michigan only has 4 road games. At Wisconsin, At Iowa, at MSU, all will be tough, than at Northwestern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 the big 10 needs to add another team so we can have a title game, it sucks we miss out on an exciting game like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 QUOTE(Purdue129 @ Aug 7, 2005 -> 09:14 PM) It'll be interesting. Biggest question mark is QB - Kirsch has A LOT to prove, on and off the field. Tiller's decision to throw the option into the offense should help since Kirsch has just an average arm. Carpenter may get a few snaps since he has the stronger arm and the WR core is pretty damn good. On the bright side, the defense is back in full and the schedule is ridiculously easy. Besides Iowa, I think they'll find a way to drop at least 2 more. Bernard! (I'll always pull for him; despite his university choices) Also, is what I'm hearing about Lymon not being able to play this year now true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Aug 7, 2005 -> 08:17 PM) the big 10 needs to add another team so we can have a title game, it sucks we miss out on an exciting game like that. Notre Dame fears a tough schedule beginning to end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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