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OrangeAfroMan

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2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« on: August 07, 2023, 08:14:51 PM »
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Re: 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2023, 08:15:26 PM »
Florida plays 1, 5, 8, 10, and 14.
Fun.
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Re: 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2023, 10:13:27 PM »
Quote from: OrangeAfroMan on August 07, 2023, 08:15:26 PM
Florida plays 1, 5, 8, 10, and 14.
Fun.
That IS fun.  Sounds way more enjoyable than playing a bunch of patsies.

Texas plays 3, 16,17,19, and 24.  Not quite as challenging but should still make for some good games.
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Re: 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2023, 10:25:21 PM »
Two P5s!
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Re: 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2023, 10:26:28 PM »
it's OK

don't have to win them all
just enough to get in the playoff
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Re: 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2023, 06:55:18 AM »
UGA plays, um, 10, and .....  mebbe 47 or so.

Oh, I missed 22, so there.  Ole Miss is 22?  Huh.

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Re: 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2023, 08:31:12 AM »
Michigan plays #4 and @#7.... then....yeah....
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Re: 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2023, 08:33:19 AM »
Quote from: OrangeAfroMan on August 07, 2023, 08:15:26 PM
Florida plays 1, 5, 8, 10, and 14.
Fun.
yeeesh. is Florida going to win even one of those? 
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Re: 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2023, 09:23:53 AM »
are they gonna get Urbs back?
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Re: 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2023, 09:50:02 AM »
Quote from: utee94 on August 07, 2023, 10:13:27 PM
That IS fun.  Sounds way more enjoyable than playing a bunch of patsies.
The older I get, the more I believe that people really like the idea of this, and then as soon as the reality hits, not a ton of joy. 
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Re: 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2023, 09:57:14 AM »
Quote from: bayareabadger on August 08, 2023, 09:50:02 AM
The older I get, the more I believe that people really like the idea of this, and then as soon as the reality hits, not a ton of joy.
I can see that, but it's the opposite for me.  I've made specific efforts to change my thinking and enjoy the games themselves, rather than just worrying over the outcomes.  It's the GAMES that are supposed to be fun to watch.

Sure, I'd rather win than lose, and I'd rather win all the games and the conference championship and national championship, than not.  But that outcome is unlikely even for the BEST teams each season, the odds are stacked against you and unless you're Alabama, there aren't any mulligans. :)

So why not just focus on the games themselves?  If they don't bring you joy, then really you should be doing something else with your time.
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Re: 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2023, 10:02:16 AM »
I think with the expanded 12 team playoff tough scheduling isn't going to matter as much bc losses aren't going to kill you. 

you're still gonna be in the playoff with 2-3 losses if you're from the B1G/SEC....so....level up the schedule. 
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Re: 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2023, 10:15:36 AM »
Vegas O/U projected win totals for the top 10...

1) UGA - 11.5
2) Mich - 10.5 
3) Bama - 10.5 
4) Ohio State - 10.5 
5) LSU - 9.5 
6) USC - 9.5 
7) Penn State - 9.5 
8) FSU - 9.5 
9) Clemson - 9.5 
10) Tennessee - 9.5 
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Re: 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll
« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2023, 11:34:59 AM »
Quote from: utee94 on August 08, 2023, 09:57:14 AM
I can see that, but it's the opposite for me.  I've made specific efforts to change my thinking and enjoy the games themselves, rather than just worrying over the outcomes.  It's the GAMES that are supposed to be fun to watch.

Sure, I'd rather win than lose, and I'd rather win all the games and the conference championship and national championship, than not.  But that outcome is unlikely even for the BEST teams each season, the odds are stacked against you and unless you're Alabama, there aren't any mulligans. :)

So why not just focus on the games themselves?  If they don't bring you joy, then really you should be doing something else with your time.
I think the smaller outcomes still matter. Most folks would rather trample bad Northwestern than lose a tight one to OSU. Granted the latter means the former is more likely, but if you get too many of the latter, folks get real crabby.

(I agree that the games should be fun to watch, and that’s why I’ll watch just a ton of games. I’m already interested in Ohio-SD state and Hawaii-Vandy. Might even flip on some Rich Rod O that first day)
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