BigRedBuster
International Man of Mystery
Welcome to the fallacy of the polls.So...every years' prediction is supposed to reflect past seasons?
Um... Nebraska has received plenty of respect the last few years, and promptly blown it.
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Junior
Banned
That's not at all what I said. What I said was in response to the "I get no respect" meme, Nebraska has been rated plenty of times over the last few years, including a gift of a #25 rating before the Minnesota game. And then they promptly went out and lost to Minnesota. So... yea. Nebraska gets plenty of respect and pollsters are quick to put Nebraska in the top 25.
sd'sker
Banned
everyone remember when they were preseason no. 1 and finished the season unranked?
that was coca-cola.
mel4red
Five-Star Recruit
And just remember ................. Auburn played for it all this year while starting the season unranked and unrespected. I'll get my giblets in an uproar when NU goes 11-1 or undefeated next year and doesn't make the playoffs. I guarantee you anywhere from 1-3 teams will be left out of legitimate contention with this particular style of playoff formatting. Even with Dr. Tom on the selection committee.
Hooked on Huskers
All-Conference
ah, this thread is "2014 ......" . Not past seasons.
not anymore i.e. ESPN, CBSSports, Athlon, etc
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Junior
Banned
So a team's past success/failure isn't supposed to go into their 2014 ranking? Then why are people upset about Florida being ranked?
Guy Chamberlin
Heisman Trophy Winner
Um... Nebraska has received plenty of respect the last few years, and promptly blown it.
You are correct, sir.
Nebraska has been given the benefit of the doubt by ESPN and others for Pelini's tenure. Each season is the season that Nebraska returns to prominence.
But each year we drift to the bottom or out of the rankings, based on actual performance.
Prognosticators have every reason to feel burned by Nebraska.
I think it's probably good for this team to start the season unranked and disrespected. Bo hasn't exactly thrived under pressure, but he's good at getting the team to feel a chip on its shoulder.
The reason we are on the Most Overrated List is because a lot of voters simply vote college football's name brands instead of doing their homework.
Yet more evidence of the media's pro-Nebraska bias.
(Did I just blow your mind? )
dutch91701
Special Teams Player
The bottom of the rankings is just a revolving door. Parity has made 11-25 nearly meaningless. Also, rankings don't legitimately rank teams, they are a points system. The number one team loses a fluke? They drop to 8 or 9. Are they still the best team? Probably, but they get punished. It's not a real ranking system.
Um... Nebraska has received plenty of respect the last few years, and promptly blown it.
You are correct, sir.
Nebraska has been given the benefit of the doubt by ESPN and others for Pelini's tenure. Each season is the season that Nebraska returns to prominence.
But each year we drift to the bottom or out of the rankings, based on actual performance.
Prognosticators have every reason to feel burned by Nebraska.
I think it's probably good for this team to start the season unranked and disrespected. Bo hasn't exactly thrived under pressure, but he's good at getting the team to feel a chip on its shoulder.
The reason we are on the Most Overrated List is because a lot of voters simply vote college football's name brands instead of doing their homework.
Yet more evidence of the media's pro-Nebraska bias.
(Did I just blow your mind? )
Creighton Duke
Banned
Gotta argue with you on Bobo:
http://www.sicemdawgs.com/2013/12/mike-bobo-247sports-offensive-coordinator-of-the-year/
Pretty impressive numbers.
...nobody would argue with your labeling of Grantham...
Excel
All-American
I guess I spend more time around UGA fans listening to them talk than I do looking up Bobo's stats but I always got the feeling that 1. He was an idiot and 2. Everyone wanted him fired.
Atlanta Journal Consitution piece about him (though from '12)
"To a large contingent in the Bulldog nation, he is “Bobo the Buffoon” and “Mike Boo-Boo.” He’s characterized in fan forums and chatrooms as a dimwit who is overmatched weekly against the SEC’s powerful defensive minds."
Atlanta Journal Consitution piece about him (though from '12)
"To a large contingent in the Bulldog nation, he is “Bobo the Buffoon” and “Mike Boo-Boo.” He’s characterized in fan forums and chatrooms as a dimwit who is overmatched weekly against the SEC’s powerful defensive minds."
Creighton Duke
Banned
Yeah, it really is surprising how well he has done considering how much people dislike him. Maybe they'd like him more in Statesboro?
Count 'Bility
Banned
The majority of fans want there coordinators gone at every program except that of the National champion. I guarantee you there numerous Auburn and Bama fans that want their OC and DC replaced as we speak.
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hskrfan4life
Heisman Trophy Winner
hskrfan4life
Heisman Trophy Winner
Danimal
All-Conference
This
Can't just put this trainwreck of a season on injuries. Surprised Mizzou was left off their list