08-06-2010, 17:47
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Roll Tide ........ Again
While I think it is unlucky it is certainly better than not even being mentioned. 
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5442120
Coaches vote Tide overwhelming No. 1
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TYSONS CORNER, Va. -- Defending national champion Alabama is No. 1 atop the USA Today preseason coaches' poll.
Boise State will begin the season ranked No. 5. The Broncos, like Alabama, finished last season 14-0. They beat TCU in the Fiesta Bowl.
The Crimson Tide got 55 of 59 possible first place votes. The other four went to Ohio State, which is No. 2 in the newspaper's ranking
"I don't think it means a whole lot," Alabama coach Nick Saban said of the ranking.
"[Preseason polls] are based on what you accomplished last year. I don't think what we did last year will help us win this year."
Florida is third, followed by Texas, which lost to Alabama in the BCS title game in January.
Virginia Tech was sixth, followed by TCU, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Iowa to round out the top 10.
Nos. 11-15 are Oregon, Wisconsin, Miami, Penn State and Pittsburgh. They were followed by LSU, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Arkansas and Florida State, which will be without Bobby Bowden as coach for the first time in 35 years.
Georgia is No. 21, Oregon State No. 22, Auburn No. 23 and Utah and West Virginia tied for No. 24.
The coaches' poll is part of the BCS formula used to determine its national champion.
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08-06-2010, 17:51
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Bad luck to be preseason No. 1.
Just remember, adversity makes you stronger.
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08-07-2010, 05:36
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Reminds me of the Far Side cartoon
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08-07-2010, 11:24
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Nos. 11-15 are Oregon, Wisconsin, Miami, Penn State and Pittsburgh.
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'Canes are dynamite! 
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08-07-2010, 19:29
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08-07-2010, 20:36
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GO BOISE STATE!!
Starting off at #5 in the polls, this will be avery interesting year.
Go Blue & Orange!!
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08-07-2010, 22:27
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I'm trying to get Alabama at Arkansas tickets as we speak. SEC football is great.
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08-08-2010, 19:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer
Bad luck to be preseason No. 1.
Just remember, adversity makes you stronger.
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In that case, USC should be the strongest team of all...
Go Hokies!
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08-08-2010, 20:34
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Originally Posted by craigepo
I'm trying to get Alabama at Arkansas tickets as we speak. SEC football is great.
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That is a good game every year. Good luck. 
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08-08-2010, 20:53
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I picked 'Bama to win the National Championship last preseason, however this year I'm going going out on a limb and selecting one of my favorites...Texas Tech
I like the Tar Heels more than TT, but I'll probably have to wait for lacrosse season for them to have any hope at a National Title.
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08-08-2010, 21:06
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Originally Posted by ZonieDiver
'Canes are dynamite! |
It's all about THE U!
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08-09-2010, 13:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer
Bad luck to be preseason No. 1.
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Unless you happened to be on the Florida State team in 1999!
We'll see what Jimbo can offer us.....
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08-26-2010, 12:31
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Originally Posted by fng13
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Smells like a Pitt fan.
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08-26-2010, 16:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by busa
Starting off at #5 in the polls, this will be avery interesting year.
Go Blue & Orange!!
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GO GATORS!
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08-26-2010, 23:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Masochist
Smells like a Pitt fan.
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My alma mater
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