hokies220 Ballot for 2019 Preseason
Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Aug. 12, 2019, 11:35 a.m.
Overall Rationale: I don't like preseason polls since they can influence later polls through inertia, but I'm making one anyways because I'm excited for the season to start. Since there are no data points this is all just human bias and expectations. Still won't ever put two teams from the same conference in the top four though.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Clemson Tigers
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Last year shouldn't matter, and teams don't really beat Saban twice in a row(except Ole Miss those two times), but the natty was an obliteration last year. |
| 2 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
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| 3 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
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Until Michigan can prove otherwise OSU gets the nod. |
| 4 |
Oklahoma Sooners
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Hurts for the Heisman threepeat? |
| 5 |
Georgia Bulldogs
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Should win 11 games minimum, but Georgia. |
| 6 |
Michigan Wolverines
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| 7 |
LSU Tigers
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| 8 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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No idea how good they'll actually be. |
| 9 |
Florida Gators
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| 10 |
Washington Huskies
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Will a new QB elevate them? |
| 11 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
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Really 11-20 seems like a grab bag of "should be good but how good remains to be seen"  |
| 12 |
Utah Utes
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| 13 |
Oregon Ducks
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| 14 |
Texas Longhorns
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| 15 |
Texas A&M Aggies
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| 16 |
UCF Knights
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| 17 |
Stanford Cardinal
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| 18 |
Iowa State Cyclones
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| 19 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
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| 20 |
Army West Point
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| 21 |
Fresno State Bulldogs
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Fresno getting no love, but they should be a contender for the NY6. |
| 22 |
Houston Cougars
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Wouldn't want to play D'Eriq King. Nope no thanks good luck, Wazzu. |
| 23 |
Syracuse Orange
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Babers might have them ready to go again, no Dungey though sad day. |
| 24 |
Washington State Cougars
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Wouldn't want to play a Mike Leach offense. Nope no thanks good luck, Houston. |
| 25 |
Troy Trojans
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I see you. |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.37 |
| 4 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Florida Gators
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
Washington Huskies
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.34 |
| 12 |
Utah Utes
|
0.15 |
| 13 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
Texas Longhorns
|
-0.16 |
| 15 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
0.00 |
| 16 |
UCF Knights
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
Stanford Cardinal
|
1.46 |
| 18 |
Iowa State Cyclones
|
0.07 |
| 19 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
0.00 |
| 20 |
Army West Point
|
0.56 |
| 21 |
Fresno State Bulldogs
|
3.96 |
| 22 |
Houston Cougars
|
3.14 |
| 23 |
Syracuse Orange
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
Washington State Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 25 |
Troy Trojans
|
0.24 |
Omissions:
| Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|
Auburn Tigers
|
1.25 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
0.61 |
Michigan State Spartans
|
0.41 |
Total Score: 12.74