ESPN Big Ten Position Rankings
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hskerholic
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Gotta love the reasoning that went with the rankings:
Iowa had a lot of low scores so it was surprising that they finished ranked low.
Half of NW and Ill's teams might cost them some games.
I feel enlightened now.
So, MSU scored low in 25% of the rankings but if they would have been better there, they would have finished higher.
Iowa had a lot of low scores so it was surprising that they finished ranked low.
Half of NW and Ill's teams might cost them some games.
I feel enlightened now.
Jaybird
Four-Star Recruit
I like it. Hope it ends up being true.
They were talking about this team the other day on local sports talk radio. One of the hosts was talking about his views of this team and how he thinks it may be a tougher season than most fans think. The other guy said ok lets break down the team by position groupings. They looked at whether each grouping would be better, the same or worse this season as compared to last season. Despite losing Crick, David and Dennard one could make an argument that we could be better or at least the same at almost every position group.
Quarterbacks- Should be markedly better. Healthy Tmart and hopefully a quality back up or two
Running back/Fullback- Should be better. Sr in Burkhead. Heard, Abdullah, Cross, Marrow, etc all vying for playing time.
WR/TE- Should be better. Probably the most athletic and deep Wr corps we have had in a long time. Thunder and lightning with Cotton and Reed.
OL- This is a bit of a question mark. Should be fine as long as they stay healthy and we get the Center position locked down. Could make arguments for better, same or worse.
DL- Same or better? if some of the young guys like V Valentine or Aaron Curry can provide depth could be solid.
LB- the 3 starters are sr's. Lots of athleticism and young depth here. Hope we can get some of the young guys some experience to see what we really have here. Could be better?
Secondary- From what has come out of camp so far it seems like this group should be much better despite losing Dennard. Pretty deep and very talented hope it all comes together for them. I like what Joseph seems to be doing on the back end.
Over all should be better or the same at all levels if we can just stay healthy and get a few breaks who knows!!!! GBR!
They were talking about this team the other day on local sports talk radio. One of the hosts was talking about his views of this team and how he thinks it may be a tougher season than most fans think. The other guy said ok lets break down the team by position groupings. They looked at whether each grouping would be better, the same or worse this season as compared to last season. Despite losing Crick, David and Dennard one could make an argument that we could be better or at least the same at almost every position group.
Quarterbacks- Should be markedly better. Healthy Tmart and hopefully a quality back up or two
Running back/Fullback- Should be better. Sr in Burkhead. Heard, Abdullah, Cross, Marrow, etc all vying for playing time.
WR/TE- Should be better. Probably the most athletic and deep Wr corps we have had in a long time. Thunder and lightning with Cotton and Reed.
OL- This is a bit of a question mark. Should be fine as long as they stay healthy and we get the Center position locked down. Could make arguments for better, same or worse.
DL- Same or better? if some of the young guys like V Valentine or Aaron Curry can provide depth could be solid.
LB- the 3 starters are sr's. Lots of athleticism and young depth here. Hope we can get some of the young guys some experience to see what we really have here. Could be better?
Secondary- From what has come out of camp so far it seems like this group should be much better despite losing Dennard. Pretty deep and very talented hope it all comes together for them. I like what Joseph seems to be doing on the back end.
Over all should be better or the same at all levels if we can just stay healthy and get a few breaks who knows!!!! GBR!
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sd'sker
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True2tRA
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I think Minnesota could surprise some people this year. Our Lb'ers could prove to be one of the top units in the Big Ten when all is said and done. 7th is probably low for this group. A lot of unknowns, but we have the talent here for sure. Can this coaching staff develop it and utilize it's potential. That has yet to be seen.
shyndy
All-Conference
Our OL is 4th and it says "usually reloads" and "like wisconsin." Meanwhile the DL is 6. not to be a negative nancy, personally I think husker fans are over critical of our line play but this seems kinda eyebrow raising to me. And lol, Vanderberg is no 2 QB
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Just about how Martinez is the #4 QB individually but apparently the other QBs on our roster who have a grand total of 0 meaningful snaps move us up to #3 as a "unit". And Iowa drops from #2 individually to #4 as a group. I have no idea.
Bradr
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This article, while with it's flaws, points out to what a lot of people on here are saying. That we may not be the best in every category, or might not have the name brands across the board, but top to bottom, Bo is building a darn fine program.
These position ranking just testify that pundits believe in Bo too and what is being done to our team. And that if we can be good in all areas, maybe we can put it all together into something special this season or next.
These position ranking just testify that pundits believe in Bo too and what is being done to our team. And that if we can be good in all areas, maybe we can put it all together into something special this season or next.
BigRedBuster
International Man of Mystery
Makes as much sense as any other preseason poll.
BigRedBuster
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