pileatedloon Ballot for 2017 Week 2
Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Sept. 5, 2017, 3:49 p.m.
Overall Rationale: Didn't have time to figure out the algorithm I wanted to use to rank teams this week. Suggestions are welcome as it's my first year and I'm still figuring out the right method. This week will be more of an eye test based on MOV and strength of opponent. 
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
Took care of business against FSU, and looked solid on every side of the ball while doing so. |
| 2 |
Clemson Tigers
|
Looked dominant, even with a new QB. I know it's Kent State, but a 53 point MOV is outstanding for the defending champs. |
| 3 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
Struggled a bit in the first half, but dang did they looked impressive in the 2nd half. |
| 4 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
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| 5 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
Pitt is gonna feast this weekend....on its favorite dish. |
| 6 |
Washington Huskies
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| 7 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
Put away another top 25 team convincingly |
| 8 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
Big win |
| 9 |
Stanford Cardinal
|
Big win. Must be something to do if your team is red. |
| 10 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
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| 11 |
USC Trojans
|
Struggling against a Fleck-less and Davis-less WMU at home didn't look good but I'm guessing The Darnold turns things around next week. |
| 12 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
They looked great but lost their starting QB. |
| 13 |
LSU Tigers
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| 14 |
Auburn Tigers
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| 15 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
Please be gentle on Saturday. |
| 16 |
Virginia Tech Hokies
|
Close win, but beating another top 25 team is a good look for VT |
| 17 |
Louisville Cardinals
|
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| 18 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
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| 19 |
USF Bulls
|
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| 20 |
Kansas State Wildcats
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| 21 |
Florida Gators
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| 22 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
They won but not in any sort of pretty fashion. |
| 23 |
UCLA Bruins
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Josh Rosen is the truth. UCLA/USC is gonna be fun this year. |
| 24 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
|
I couldn't justify dropping them out because they looked really really good against another top 25 team, and to me that's worth a spot in the top 25. |
| 25 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Washington Huskies
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
0.03 |
| 9 |
Stanford Cardinal
|
0.01 |
| 10 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
USC Trojans
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
Auburn Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 15 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 16 |
Virginia Tech Hokies
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
Louisville Cardinals
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.00 |
| 19 |
USF Bulls
|
0.51 |
| 20 |
Kansas State Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Florida Gators
|
0.52 |
| 22 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.00 |
| 23 |
UCLA Bruins
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
|
0.00 |
| 25 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Washington State Cougars
|
0.60 |
TCU Horned Frogs
|
0.26 |
Colorado Buffaloes
|
0.01 |
Total Score: 1.94