SI post-spring college football rankings

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#76
if i was a michigan fan i would be on a vol board also , big blue = overrated every year ..................... whoooooooo
 
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#77
Michigan suffered its most lopsided bowl loss in the school's history. Its previous worst loss was a 34-14 setback to Washington in the 1992 Rose Bowl.

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(lawgator1 @ Apr 26 said:
They all are. I honestly think that if I applied now with my credentials back then I wouldn't get in!!
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One important reason for the rising admission requirements has been the success of the Tennessee Lottery. With guaranteed scholarships for academic performance and achievement test scores, it becomes VERY attractive for the "smarter" kids to stay in-state. (I used the quotes because smarter does not always equal high test scores). Higher scores staying in-state and going to public universities means that there will be some kids on the lower end of the totem pole who are unable to "make the grade."

All-in-all, it's a win-win for the state. Revenue from the lottery AND prestige for the public universities? Are you kidding me?
 
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#79
One important reason for the rising admission requirements has been the success of the Tennessee Lottery. With guaranteed scholarships for academic performance and achievement test scores, it becomes VERY attractive for the "smarter" kids to stay in-state. (I used the quotes because smarter does not always equal high test scores). Higher scores staying in-state and going to public universities means that there will be some kids on the lower end of the totem pole who are unable to "make the grade."

All-in-all, it's a win-win for the state. Revenue from the lottery AND prestige for the public universities? Are you kidding me?
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Very true.All kids have a chance if willing to get put forth the effort.One thing for sure is Tennessee is now offering instate students the same chance as out of state, apparently that hasn't been the case. The lottery has been a Godsend having literally put 1000's of dollars back in my pocket.I agree also that test scores aren't always indicative of a person's academic abilty. Case in point my wife tested bad coming out of school, although being ranked #4 in her high school class.She did however make it up when she graduated from nursing school top's in her graduating class, and now is a Registered Nurse. I still think UT Medical School and Pharmacy School in Memphis is hand's down one of the best, least expensive programs.Highly competitve though,you might imagine.
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#80
I don't have to "imagine!" And, yes, I agree with your assessment of the Health Science Center. I have never second-guessed my decision to stay in-state, even after working alongside graduates from the "upper eschelon" of medical schools (Hopkins, etc.)
 
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(kiddiedoc @ Apr 27 said:
I don't have to "imagine!" And, yes, I agree with your assessment of the Health Science Center. I have never second-guessed my decision to stay in-state, even after working alongside graduates from the "upper eschelon" of medical schools (Hopkins, etc.)
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I know you are a Pediatrician.I figured you went somewhere other than UT. You for sure are fortunate. My neice is at Albert Einstein Medical School (Bronx New York) ,graduated UCLA.Starts residency next year. I remember the process she went through.Vanderbilt,Penn state iinterviews.I think she grew tired of waiting and just jumped on the first offer.UT is roughly 1/2 the cost of other schools isn't it?
 
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(patrick @ Apr 25 said:
Tennessee should not be in the top 25 or much less top 30.
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???????
I think I get the point here, but logic apparently wasn't a requisite in your graduation process.
 
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(oklavol @ Apr 25 said:
I need to update that and add #22 alabama.

As far as Cal being rated #8, consider the source. Mandell has never impressed me with his predictions, especially in football. He's wrong as much as he is right.
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Mandel is a Big 10 loving blowhole. Gets paid in spite of being an idiot. I'm not sure how SI finds it's talking heads, but my advice for them is leave the frickin' journalism dillrods out of the sports business, they tend to suck aloud.
 
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(utfantilidie @ Apr 26 said:
I'm just not sold on that homefield advantage right now.UT seems to play better on the road sometimes.
Last year at one UT game I was at, the crowd kept trying to get the "Wave" started like in past games. We never got it started because it would die out when it got around to the UT student section.Maybe too much partying.I don't know. :dunno:
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Thank God our students had the sense to realize doing the wave was for women, children and "men" who didn't understand football. :p

Seriously, I always thought of the wave as something that fans of terrible teams did to amuse themselves or those who don't know football.
 
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(BigPapaVol @ Apr 28 said:
???????
I think I get the point here, but logic apparently wasn't a requisite in your graduation process.
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Logically if Cut is factored into the process then a top 20 may be reasonable. Unfortunately, nationally UT is in the position of PROVING that the recent "drop in talent" is an abberation. The burden of proof exists imo because of the loss to Vanderbilt and South Carolina (to a lesser degree). Next year may go a long way in dispelling that current notion.
 
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(GAVol @ Apr 25 said:
The one saving grace this year vs last year is that we get 3 out of 4 of those highly ranked teams at home.
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Tell me when was the last time we beat a top ten team at HOME? and what is our record against top ten teams at home during the Fulmer era??
 
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(Smokefatty @ Apr 28 said:
Thank God our students had the sense to realize doing the wave was for women, children and "men" who didn't understand football. :p

Seriously, I always thought of the wave as something that fans of terrible teams did to amuse themselves or those who don't know football.
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:thumbsup:

I could probably be more positive about the wave if they actually did it with any regard for what is going on down on the field.
 
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(hatvol96 @ Apr 25 said:
They play neither. They're still not an undefeated quality team.
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At the Kentucky Blue/White game, I was chatting with a couple of UK fans that went to the Louisville Spring Game the night before. They say that Louisville looks to field their strongest team ever, with QB Brian Brohm coming back. Michael Bush at RB has an NFL body, and will play on Sundays.

It's scary what Petrinocchio is building in the 'Vile. Too bad he's busy flirting with other SEC teams behind closed doors.
 
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(lawgator1 @ Apr 25 said:
Posted on the CNN/SI site, the post-Spring preseason top 30 rankings for college football. Floirda is #11. UT not in the rankings.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writ...p.25/index.html
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Two things that stand out to me is OSU and F$U. OSU replaces 9 starters on D and is #1??..I just cant see it. F$U is similar as well..losing more than half it's D starters and and OL that will cost them several more games this yr...atleast OSU has an explosive offense to help the D out...F$U doesn't.
 
#91
#91
as much as i hate them, i say notre dame has got to be up there
no matter what, the pollsters love them... and they seem pretty dang good

lsu seems powerful as well, they should probably let us borrow a QB
 
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(NCGatorBait @ Apr 30 said:
Two things that stand out to me is OSU and F$U. OSU replaces 9 starters on D and is #1??..I just cant see it. F$U is similar as well..losing more than half it's D starters and and OL that will cost them several more games this yr...atleast OSU has an explosive offense to help the D out...F$U doesn't.
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OSU's offense will be lean and mean though.
 
#93
#93
This just goes to show how little Mandel knows about sports - which is nothing. UGA won't be a top 20 team this season and you can make bet on that. Even some of the most loyal dawg fans don't believe this team will be much this year. I'll also bet Auburn won't be a top 10 nor will many of the ranked teams in Mandel's list be anywhere near where he has them. BTW, in case you haven't figured it out this bozo doesn't like CF or Tennessee so I wouldn't concern myself with what this clown says about anything.
 
#96
#96
this upcoming season is going to be very interesting for a number of reasons....

1 is that for the first time in a few years, USC is not the "face" of CFB this season....no ML, RB to promote all season long....they'll be good, but probably not on the level that they've been on the past 3-4 years...
2 is there seems to be a log jam of teams that on paper look to be contendors....LSU, ND, OSU, to name a few....but still each has a few question marks....can OSU make up for Def. losses? IS ND really that good? LSU will be returning a lot of talent, but are they really that good? and there's a handfull of others that could be mentioned here as well...
3 is, is TX going to be the best in the Big 12 again? convential wisdom says yes, but does that necessarily mean they're a NT contendor? Is OK ready to make a run? will Neb be back?
4 The SEC has a plethora of story lines, and will be arguably the most contested conf. this year....will TN bounce back? is the Urban Myth ready to becom Urban Legend? is the hype around AUB and LSU warranted? What does UGA have left in the tank? Does Spurrier have anything for the big boys at USC? Was last year an abberation for Bama or are they back?
5 The ACC should be interesting this year, but should get back to "normal" as Miami and FSU should battle for that conf. title....then there is Va Tech...will UNC be poised to make a run in the ACC this year (not for a title, but a solid 3-4 finish)?
6. the Big 10...is OSU really that good? the offense should be fine...but will they win a bunch of games 35 to 31 or lose them? Where is Michigan this year?

to me this year has the most intrigue in a long time...there is no clear cut no. 1 team right now, and i don't know that there will be come fall....the BCS could have it's worst nightmare coming up....TX, OSU, ND, USC, LSU etc...could all end up undefeated or w/1 loss...then there is the big east...what do you do with that conf. winner...what if Louisville or WVU ends up undefeated, and all those teams listed are w/1 loss...?

it's all speculation, but man, this year should be very interesting...for those teams ranked in the top 5 pre season, it will be extremely important for those teams to hold on to those high rankings as long as they can....

can't wait for September...
 
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(lawgator1 @ Apr 25 said:
I think that your points about UF are right on. A weak running game means we have to pass and with an inexperienced O-line, a blitzing team can have a field day with Leak, who always seems to be running in mud.

Florida has issues.
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Alot of teams have issues right now. Fla. with the O-Line and TB, UGA has issues, Tennessee has their share of issues and dont think LSU doesnt, watch out for the QB issue. I really at this point think Auburn is sitting nice right now. They did lose their best OL (McNiel) and 2 of there better WR's, and some defensive players that were key, but with that running game and Brandon Cox coming along, Auburn will be tough.

As usual, I think the SEC is up for grabs.
 
#98
#98
like i said that cal game is going to be big. we win and we are off and running, we lose and by the end of the year we are looking for a new coach.
 
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#99
I disagree. I don't think Cal will not define our season one way or the other.
 
#100
#100
the way i see it is a pivitol game. young team it either gives them confidence and they build momentum off the win or they fold. a young team getting beat at home could have a very negative effect. when it comes down to it this is a must win for fulmer. alot like the 97 syracuse game our team built off that win, what would have happened if we had lost.
 
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