College Football Rankings according to Rivals.Com
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NIU really makes me nervous:
BUZZ: Kill is one of the most underrated coaches in the nation, leading the Huskies to back-to-back bowls for the first time in school history and to only the second victory over a Big Ten team (beating Purdue). Last season could have been even better, as three losses came by seven or fewer points. Look for a run at the MAC title, but the Huskies must survive an early-season schedule that features games at Iowa State, Illinois and Minnesota. In all, Huskies play four of their first five and seven overall on the road.
Their defense is very good and if our O isn't on we will need to rely on the DLine to control their very good rushing game... Let's hope that the receivers aren't having a case of the dropsies on Sept. 2nd.
BUZZ: Kill is one of the most underrated coaches in the nation, leading the Huskies to back-to-back bowls for the first time in school history and to only the second victory over a Big Ten team (beating Purdue). Last season could have been even better, as three losses came by seven or fewer points. Look for a run at the MAC title, but the Huskies must survive an early-season schedule that features games at Iowa State, Illinois and Minnesota. In all, Huskies play four of their first five and seven overall on the road.
Their defense is very good and if our O isn't on we will need to rely on the DLine to control their very good rushing game... Let's hope that the receivers aren't having a case of the dropsies on Sept. 2nd.
Exactly so how do you know what a preseason top 10 football team should look like? :wink:
At least he's being honest about his opinions, I guess.
The rankings seem about right. I'd probably put us a little higher, and I maybe would even put the Hawks a little higher. Certainly above Nebraska.
You said you know what a preseason top 10 team should look like because you're an Iowa State fan. I figured you were speaking from personal experience about an Iowa State team that was ranked preseason top 10. My bad.
I'm not gonna argue most of your points because, well, I can't...but I don't know if our defense was weak last year. We weren't Iowa Hawkeye defense good, and our rush was weak, but the unit overall wasn't terrible.
They say Troy and Mid Tenn State are above ISU? Lay off the crack pipe.
Honestly, I don't understand why people have a problem with Iowa ranking high. They have the best player in the conference in Adrian Clayborn, Stanzi is clutch, and Norm Parker is a defensive wiz, give them a break.
Honestly, I don't understand why people have a problem with Iowa ranking high. They have the best player in the conference in Adrian Clayborn, Stanzi is clutch, and Norm Parker is a defensive wiz, give them a break.
A few things Ohio State #2, really, Iowa #8, expected. NU best team in the Big 12, um no.... We are a little low but it is just another preseason poll what do you expect.
The likes of ISU, KSU and KU will be playing their A games, I can guarantee that.
Wouldn't it be great to end our annual series with Nebraska with two straight wins?
