Early Predictions

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Where does the VN think we will place in the final poll? I say #13. :espn: ( and behind UGA, crap)
 
#2
#2
I think that we will drop 2 spots just because A&M "gave" us the game.
 
#4
#4
I noticed that ESPN couldn't help mentioning how UT had lost their last 2 bowl games and how "gratifying" it must be to finally win one.


:espn:
 
#5
#5
Yes, they said that we were "atoning for our last two years of bowl sins". :espn:
 
#6
#6
Homer Simpson would say ESPN was the suckiest bunch of suckers that ever sucked.

:lol:
 
#7
#7
AP 13th - we should jump LSU and Michigan eventhough they were both close losses. Outside chance that Boise drops but probably not below us. Also, depending on what happens in the Sugar, VT could drop below us. At the best then we hit 11th but 13th looks like the spot.

God only knows with the Coaches poll. Technically, we should jump LSU, Michigan and Wisconsin. Possibly some of the others mentioned above could drop.

Wild card - how far will Cal drop?
 
#8
#8
:eek:lol: I love Homer. He has some great lines. I always loved the one where he was about to drown and put his hands together like he was going to pray and said Oh aquaman, please save me.
 
#10
#10
More Homer -

"To alcohol, the cause of and solution to all of man's problems"

:beer:
 
#13
#13
It will be interesting to see how things come out. We could move as much as 5 spots and as little as 1. Some teams above us lost close ones but still lost. We dominated but against a lower ranked team.

I few things that will be interesting to watch 1) how far will Cal fall? the loss was pretty embarrassing and to follow the logic of downing UT for UK and VU performances, Cal's last 2 have been suspect (USM is probably equivalent to a UK or VU in talent). Additionally, the Pac10 hasn't exactly wowed anyone so far in the bowl season. If USC wins convincingly, Cal is vindicated, if USC gets beat solidly, Cal's top 10 ranking is suspect.

2) If Auburn wins solidly against VT, will they (VT) drop below UT? Especially if USC loses?

3) Will Michigan and LSU losses be viewed as losses or "pseudo-ties". Both are just a few spots above UT. Both have 3 losses. UM also lost to ND but their bowl loss was to #5. LSU lost to Auburn (closer than us) and UGA (badly) who we beat.

4) How far will Wisc. drop? A bit like the scenario in #3.

5) Did Boise show enough to only drop a spot or 2? They did hang all the way but there may still be some question about Louisville - a bit like Cal.

Bottomline, VT (assuming and Aub win), UM, Wisc, LSU all will have the same or worse records as the Vols. UT will have won convincingly their last game and lost to the #3 team 2x. Whatever happens, UT has to be considered the 2nd best team in the SEC - while we didn't play LSU; we beat UGA while UGA trashed them. Not exactly head to head but that's the best indicator we have.

Under these scenarios, I would argue that UT should end up at #10 especially with an Aub and OK win. I know this isn't what will happen, but I think a #10 ranking is justified.
 
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#14
That is a good analysis. Here is the only thing I can see. Auburn will not beat Va Tech tonight. So everyone get ready!
 
#15
#15
Well, I hope Aub wins for our sake. As I stated above, we look best if Aub and OK win solidly. Worst case is a big loss for Aub (we've all been waiting for Tubs to choke) followed but a big USC win.

I didn't even include the Coaches poll in the analysis since it is a joke until they make their votes public.
 
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Originally posted by LadyinOrange@Jan 3, 2005 11:19 AM
OWB, are you STILL up??


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I have had 8 hours of sleep. That is all I need. I know, I am addicted to the VN......it could be worse couldn't it?
 
#19
#19
Originally posted by Orangewhiteblood@Jan 3, 2005 11:09 AM
That is a good analysis. Here is the only thing I can see. Auburn will not beat Va Tech tonight. So everyone get ready!
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The swami evisions a covered wagon racing through USC, coming out the other side with a trophy....who knew a VT hokie(turkey)could defeat a Auburn war eagle?..the swami knew :thumbsup:
 
#21
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Originally posted by Orangewhiteblood@Jan 3, 2005 11:09 AM
That is a good analysis. Here is the only thing I can see. Auburn will not beat Va Tech tonight. So everyone get ready!
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You're crazy.

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#22
#22
Perhaps, but my father is a Hokie. So I do some part time cheering for them. I know it will hurt our cause if Auburn loses, but I don't want them to have a perfect season and our season is over with anyway. And the SEC in bowl game thing is a lost cause too thanks to UF, UA and LSU. So why not pull for the Hokies. They have the #6 defense and Aubie has the #5. I was at the Tech vs. USC game and that was a lot closer than everyone thinks. The other Hokie loss was to NC State who has the #1 defense. A few penalties taken away and a couple of passes caught instead of dropped and Tech would have beat USC. They make the field goal against the Wolfpack, then they are undefeated. I am just saying, don't count the Hokies out tonight.
 
#23
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Originally posted by Orangewhiteblood@Jan 3, 2005 11:09 AM
That is a good analysis. Here is the only thing I can see. Auburn will not beat Va Tech tonight. So everyone get ready!
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SHHHHHHHHH! that can't happen...I've got my money on Auburn......I also picked Auburn on the Sonic Bowl Mania game LOL...So that don't need to happen...I need to finish above 500...I've rallied to make it and I'm gonna finish it off LOL...I want the SEC to win tonight because of the fact that I got money on it and I picked them to win but I've always pulled for the SEC come bowl time...With the exception of Florida and Bama...LOL...I would like to see Auburn cap off the perfect season
 
#24
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I posted my numbers because I think LSU will drop below us in the AP poll, but not Michigan. Nobody else that lost will drop below us, meaning yes, Georgia will still be ranked higher than Tennessee, as will Michigan, who lost to ND as well. Michigan will be 13th, Tennessee 14th, LSU 15th.

In the E$PN/USA Today poll, only Wisconcin will drop below us, so we'll move up to 16th. Nobody else that lost will drop below us in this pitiful racket known as a poll.

I will be absolutely shocked if we are any higher than those rankings that I've predicted.

But wait til next fall, when they both rank us in the top 5, trying to set us up for a fall. IMO we should be no more than a solid 6-12 team in the preseason poll.
 
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