ttsci Ballot for 2017 Week 4
Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Sept. 17, 2017, 1:59 p.m.
Overall Rationale: The omission of USF might bother some people, but I've watched all of their games this year from beginning to end and right now I don't think they're playing top-quality football. Winning does count, so if they continue they'll find their way back into my poll, but right now I'm not seeing the kind of performances I'd expect out of a top-25 team.Miami is also a bit of an unknown with only one game under their belt.The game against Toledo should provide some clarity next week. Until I see more of them, I'm not comfortable assigning them a ranking (which is why I don't preseason/early-week polls). Sorry Canes fans, but once I've seen more you will be placed where appropriate regardless of previous weeks' rankings - no "sticky" polls here.I am not sold on either Tennessee or Florida (Tennessee with the loss, Florida with the general offensive woes).Also considered (aka "also receiving votes"): Iowa, Utah, Oregon, Maryland, California.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
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| 2 |
Clemson Tigers
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| 3 |
Oklahoma Sooners
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| 4 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
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| 5 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
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Strong offensive performances and a lot of "eye test" - Cowboys have just looked really good in every game of theirs I've watched. |
| 6 |
USC Trojans
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| 7 |
Wisconsin Badgers
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| 8 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
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| 9 |
Washington Huskies
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| 10 |
Georgia Bulldogs
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| 11 |
Virginia Tech Hokies
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| 12 |
Michigan Wolverines
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Michigan has had some serious questions on offense so far this year. Their defense has been great, but at some point they need to start capitalizing in the red zone and getting touchdowns. |
| 13 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
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Only loss was a highly competitive game against VT. I honestly feel that WVU is a good team and a loss against another good team shouldn't mean that they're relegated to the 20s or unranked. |
| 14 |
Florida State Seminoles
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| 15 |
TCU Horned Frogs
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| 16 |
Duke Blue Devils
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Defense was impressive and Duke might be sneaky-good this year. |
| 17 |
Louisville Cardinals
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| 18 |
Auburn Tigers
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Offensive question marks scare me a bit about Auburn. Against Clemson is one thing, but that many turnovers against an overmatched foe is worrisome. |
| 19 |
Mississippi State Bulldogs
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CLANGA CLANGA CLANGA CLANGA |
| 20 |
Washington State Cougars
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| 21 |
Colorado Buffaloes
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| 22 |
Purdue Boilermakers
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| 23 |
San Diego State Aztecs
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| 24 |
Memphis Tigers
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| 25 |
Vanderbilt Commodores
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Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
USC Trojans
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.23 |
| 9 |
Washington Huskies
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
Virginia Tech Hokies
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
-0.61 |
| 13 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
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3.35 |
| 14 |
Florida State Seminoles
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0.00 |
| 15 |
TCU Horned Frogs
|
0.00 |
| 16 |
Duke Blue Devils
|
2.97 |
| 17 |
Louisville Cardinals
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0.18 |
| 18 |
Auburn Tigers
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0.00 |
| 19 |
Mississippi State Bulldogs
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-0.02 |
| 20 |
Washington State Cougars
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0.00 |
| 21 |
Colorado Buffaloes
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0.00 |
| 22 |
Purdue Boilermakers
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3.08 |
| 23 |
San Diego State Aztecs
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0.00 |
| 24 |
Memphis Tigers
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0.00 |
| 25 |
Vanderbilt Commodores
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0.00 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Miami Hurricanes
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0.89 |
Oregon Ducks
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0.36 |
Utah Utes
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0.43 |
USF Bulls
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0.37 |
Florida Gators
|
0.26 |
Total Score: 12.76