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 |
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1 | Alabama Crimson Tide | |
2 | Ohio State Buckeyes | |
3 | Georgia Bulldogs | |
4 | Michigan Wolverines | |
5 | Utah Utes | |
6 | Baylor Bears | |
7 | Texas A&M Aggies | |
8 | Clemson Tigers | |
9 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | |
10 | NC State Wolfpack | |
11 | Michigan State Spartans | |
12 | Oklahoma Sooners | |
13 | Oregon Ducks | |
14 | Oklahoma State Cowboys | |
15 | Wisconsin Badgers | |
16 | Arkansas Razorbacks | |
17 | Pittsburgh Panthers | |
18 | Kentucky Wildcats | |
19 | Cincinnati Bearcats | |
20 | Miami Hurricanes | |
21 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | |
22 | Ole Miss Rebels | |
23 | Iowa Hawkeyes | |
24 | USC Trojans | |
25 | Houston Cougars |
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 |