FSU NOT Unanimous #1 in AP Poll

[The Six]

The Seminoles got 57 of a possible 60 first place votes in the preseason poll released Sunday afternoon. The only other teams receiving votes were No. 2 Alabama, No. 3 Oregon and No. 4 Oklahoma, who each received a vote apiece. Ohio State was No. 5.

Auburn was No. 5 in the Coaches Poll. The Tigers are No. 6 in the AP Poll.

WTF? 13 seconds from winning it, bulk of the team coming back, and dropped to 6?
 Alabama gets worked by the final two opponents, loses a bulk of that team and they are #2?
Meanwhile Ohio State gets punked in two final games, ranked ahead?
Oklahoma has one, ONE, quality win in a bowl game and they are #3?

 

[Kaos]

WTF? 13 seconds from winning it, bulk of the team coming back, and dropped to 6?
 Alabama gets worked by the final two opponents, loses a bulk of that team and they are #2?
Meanwhile Ohio State gets punked in two final games, ranked ahead?
Oklahoma has one, ONE, quality win in a bowl game and they are #3?

 

It is not where one begin the race that matters, but where one ends it. 

[The Six]

It is not where one begin the race that matters, but where one ends it.

But when the judges of the race (the College Football Playoff Committee) use the "eye test" for teams, not being on the radar could be an issue. In Auburn's case, it works itself out due to playing a great schedule. But Michigan State should be pissed. Racked Ohio State's nutsack then won a Rose Bowl. Awarded with #8 ranking.

[Godfather]

I keep telling you just makes the 3 loss meltdown that much better.

Pawwwwwlll kan yo believe what turrible play calls Lame Kiffin makes....he needs to be fired Pawwwwllll whatchu think?

[The Six]

I keep telling you just makes the 3 loss meltdown that much better.

Pawwwwwlll kan yo believe what turrible play calls Lame Kiffin makes....he needs to be fired Pawwwwllll whatchu think?

Okay, I'll bite. Which three are the losses you are seeing?

[Godfather]

Okay, I'll bite. Which three are the losses you are seeing?

I think they struggle big time in the opener and squeak out a win.

Losses come from
UF
LSU
Auburn

I think they might even lose one of the Mississipi games.

[dallaswareagle]

Okay, I'll bite. Which three are the losses you are seeing?

Guessing here but.

West Virginia
LSU
Good guys.

[GH2001]

Okay, I'll bite. Which three are the losses you are seeing?

There are 6 games to where I can get 3 losses from on their scheddy. GF and Dallas have pretty much covered them combined.

[Godfather]

Guessing here but.

West Virginia
LSU
Good guys.

I think they beat WVU but.... I will say it would not surprise me if they didn't.

[Godfather]

I 100% believe that Kiffin is a scapegoat for this season.

[GH2001]

I 100% believe that Kiffin is a scapegoat for this season.

Potential...in case it doesn't (and it won't) work out. Nicky is desperate here.

[WiregrassTiger]

I 100% believe that Kiffin is a scapegoat for this season.

The mad QB scramble lends credence to this. I don't know if choosing a scapegoat was the primary reason for the Kiffin hire but it will sure be easier to explain away a 3 loss season with a high profile hire vs. hiring a good no name from the Mac or somewhere.

[The Six]

The one I take issue with is Florida. That offense is an abortion, fellas, and David Cutcliffe's understudy ain't gonna change that in one off-season.

[Godfather]

The one I take issue with is Florida. That offense is an abortion, fellas, and David Cutcliffe's understudy ain't gonna change that in one off-season.

Exactly the reason I think they win.  Everyone is going to be down on the Gatah this year. 

However they do have a QB, albeit a questionable one, that can win for them (see 2012) in Driskal.  I think their defense is going to be pretty nasty.  I look for it to be low scoring, with the advantage going to the more senior QB Driskal.

and we as Auburn fans know what a difference a change in coordinator can do within a year.  (good and bad). 

Aside: I think UF is the Dark Horse to win the East.  Muschamp knows he is coaching for his job, I think anything less than 9 wins he is gone.

[Godfather]

Gusty Gatah opens up this year

Sat, Aug 30   vs.   Idaho      
Sat, Sep 6   vs.   Eastern Michigan      
Sat, Sep 13   vs.   Kentucky
then bammer

I think they come out and hit bama in the chops early, and hang on for the win.  5 turnovers in this game.

3 ints from bama QB

[GH2001]

Exactly the reason I think they win.  Everyone is going to be down on the Gatah this year. 

However they do have a QB, albeit a questionable one, that can win for them (see 2012) in Driskal.  I think their defense is going to be pretty nasty.  I look for it to be low scoring, with the advantage going to the more senior QB Driskal.

and we as Auburn fans know what a difference a change in coordinator can do within a year.  (good and bad). 

Aside: I think UF is the Dark Horse to win the East.  Muschamp knows he is coaching for his job, I think anything less than 9 wins he is gone.

Driskel is the only thing holding me back from saying the same exact thing. They have some serious skill on D, mainly Hargreaves. Not sure how serious his injury is from last week. Their D will be solid though. 

And if Worley can stay healthy, Tenn may be halfway respectable. They should have beaten UGA. And did beat SC last year. I think Jones is a good coach.

[The Six]

Muschamp knows he is coaching for his job, I think anything less than 9 wins he is gone.

I agree with this statement.

3 ints from bama QB

From your keyboard to the football gods ears...

[GH2001]

I agree with this statement.

From your keyboard to the football gods ears...

Simm's new frat boy bangs will prove to be bothersome for his line of sight down the field.

[The Six]

Simm's new frat boy bangs will prove to be bothersome for his line of sight down the field.

But I thought Jacob Coker was Tom Brady-Dan Marino-Joe Montana-Gandhi all wrapped in one?

[Kaos]

I think they beat WVU but.... I will say it would not surprise me if they didn't.

Consensus from the bama boys is they goat rape WVU.  Hang 50+ on them.  They're going to score 40+ per game this season.  Easy. 

No human can stop that caveman they have running the ball, didn't you know that?  If he'd played every game last year they would have averaged 600 yards rushing a game.  The only way he'd ever even get slowed down is if he was tired -- and he would be tired because no offense would be able to run more than three plays in succession against that defense.  So he'd be on the field running 80 yards at a time pretty regularly.  He's better than Bo/Herschel/Emmitt/Barry/Adrian/Eric/OJ combined.