Here is the final draft of my preseason BlogPoll, which has now been submitted:
Rank | Team | Delta |
---|---|---|
1 | Southern Cal | 25 |
2 | LSU | 24 |
3 | Michigan | 23 |
4 | Texas | 22 |
5 | Wisconsin | 21 |
6 | West Virginia | 20 |
7 | Florida | 19 |
8 | Georgia | 18 |
9 | Oklahoma | 17 |
10 | Louisville | 16 |
11 | Nebraska | 15 |
12 | Virginia Tech | 14 |
13 | Ohio State | 13 |
14 | Hawaii | 12 |
15 | Oregon | 11 |
16 | Arkansas | 10 |
17 | Arizona State | 9 |
18 | Tennessee | 8 |
19 | Auburn | 7 |
20 | Rutgers | 6 |
21 | Penn State | 5 |
22 | Alabama | 4 |
23 | Boston College | 3 |
24 | California | 2 |
25 | Boise State | 1 |
Dropped Out:
Taking into account reader feedback, I've dropped Hawaii to a lower ranking, added Arkansas to the poll (that was an oversight), and removed Florida State. I kept Oregon and Arizona State where they were, because I want to make my preseason poll based on what I think will happen this year, not on what happened this year. Believe me, I won't be one of those who uses my preseason "guesses" as a guide for the whole season. I am very open to changes as we actually see teams play.
Anyway, happy debating.
GO DUCKS!!!
--Dave