Ballot Type: Human
Submitted: Aug. 20, 2022, 12:31 p.m.
Overall Rationale: I feel like too many polls try to match what the "Brains" pick. It's the preseason. Outside of the power players, you can be safe to pretend you're a network analyst, or you can make selections based upon the possibly irrational narratives you created in your head. I tried to find a middle ground. Instead of the "eye test", I used the "feel test". With the knowledge I have, this is simply where I think the teams deserve to start. When you aren't looking to generate revenue for a TV network, its easier to be objective about rankings. There's so many marquee teams I don't want to reward with unearned poll inertia. Additionally, there is constant player injury and staff turnover that makes it hard to truly feel confident making the middle/tail-end of this preseasons poll. Instead of typing further about my rationale, simply enjoy my picks as I'm sure they will change as week 1 results come in (RIP in Peace ND and Oregon). It is the preseason after all.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
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| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
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| 3 |
Georgia Bulldogs
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| 4 |
Michigan Wolverines
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| 5 |
Utah Utes
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| 6 |
Baylor Bears
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| 7 |
Texas A&M Aggies
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| 8 |
Clemson Tigers
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| 9 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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| 10 |
NC State Wolfpack
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| 11 |
Michigan State Spartans
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| 12 |
Oklahoma Sooners
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| 13 |
Oregon Ducks
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| 14 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
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| 15 |
Wisconsin Badgers
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| 16 |
Arkansas Razorbacks
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| 17 |
Pittsburgh Panthers
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| 18 |
Kentucky Wildcats
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| 19 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
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| 20 |
Miami Hurricanes
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| 21 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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| 22 |
Ole Miss Rebels
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| 23 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
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| 24 |
USC Trojans
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| 25 |
Houston Cougars
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Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
0.12 |
| 5 |
Utah Utes
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Baylor Bears
|
0.35 |
| 7 |
Texas A&M Aggies
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Clemson Tigers
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
NC State Wolfpack
|
0.32 |
| 11 |
Michigan State Spartans
|
0.14 |
| 12 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
Oklahoma State Cowboys
|
0.00 |
| 15 |
Wisconsin Badgers
|
0.04 |
| 16 |
Arkansas Razorbacks
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
Pittsburgh Panthers
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 19 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
|
0.00 |
| 20 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
|
0.00 |
| 22 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.00 |
| 23 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
USC Trojans
|
-0.19 |
| 25 |
Houston Cougars
|
0.00 |