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Topic: B1G Power Rankings, week 3

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medinabuckeye1

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B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« on: September 19, 2021, 12:37:16 AM »
Link to last week's rankings
Link to last week's rankings. 

Raw votes:


Drop the high and low vote for each team:


Schedule/performance chart:





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Re: B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2021, 01:29:01 AM »


#s 1 and 2: I considered moving Michigan to #1. Michigan’s offense is impressive; its defense almost impeccable. That said, Michigan does not have the strength of schedule of my #1. Michigan could possibly be the top team. Time will tell.
I was impressed by Penn State. Penn State has a solid strength of schedule. The top three teams appear very close to each other, as does Wisconsin.
Michigan State now has three straight wins including over a ranked team. Michigan State has a “dangerous” opponent next week. Nebraska appears to be coming on, but Nebraska is also dangerous to itself. I am guessing this will be an interesting game.
As for highly rated nationally ranked teams, it appears none of the top teams are unbeatable. Alabama and Oklahoma appear to be flawed humans this season. I don't think Oregon or Iowa are unbeatable. It could be that multiple playoff teams have two losses. That leaves Georgia to be psychoanalyzed.
I was not overly pleased with Iowa QB Spencer Petras Saturday, but against the top intercept school this year, Petras has 0 interceptions.


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Re: B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2021, 06:43:47 AM »
1. OSU - based on how they have played this season so far, OSU does not deserve to be #1,  but gets the benefit of the doubt based on its history.
2.  PSU -  beat a good Auburn team
3.  Iowa - will be in every game because of its excellent defense, but Iowa's passing game is just not any good, and that will catch up to them eventually if it does not get any better.
4.  Mich - looking really good against the MAC
5.  MSU - Appears to be back much sooner than expected.  Tucker's use of the transfer portal may be the new example to follow going forward.
6.  Wisc - Like Iowa,, Wisc is also worried about its QB
7.  Minn -  to be honest, I don't know what to make of this team.  That was really impressive what they did against Col, but let's see what they do next week.
8.  Rut - keeps cruising.  Is Cinderella going to turn into a punkin when they start Big Ten play?
9.  Indy - I am ready to concede that Indy may not be a Top 25 team this year.  If you got a team down 14-0, you need to finish them off.
10. MD -  almost fell to a bad ILL team.
11.  Neb -  showing signs of life.  Are they about to break through?
12.  Pur - I know they were playing ND, but ND has looked beatable this year.
13.  NW -  needs to get better
14.  ILL - seems to be one of those bad teams that can play a competitive game about half the time.
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Re: B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2021, 07:26:05 AM »
Now that I have seen the teams play for a couple games and have the opportunity to watch them my first attempt at this for this season:

1. Iowa

2. PSU

3. UM

4. MSU

5. Wisconsin

6. OSU

7. Minnesota

8. Rutgers

9. Nebraska

10. Indiana

11. Maryland

12. Purdue

13. NW

14. Illinois

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Re: B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2021, 07:44:42 AM »
1. Michigan: They have finally developed a reliable running game, and the defense looks good. The passing game may suck against teams with a pulse, but they have a couple things to hang their hat on.
2. Iowa: The defense is legit. The offense is a bit of a hit or miss, and I'm not certain they will be as reliable as Michigan, so in the 2 hole they go.
3. Penn State: Wouldn't say they have knocked my socks off, but they have been strong defensively and the offense seems to be finding its way through a tough early schedule.
4. Wisconsin: Still too early to tell. The defense again looks great, if Mertz figures something out they will be really good. If not...
5. Michigan State: Not much to complain about - they run the ball, play defense, have some weapons in the pass game. The B1G's biggest surprise.
6. OSU: The defense might be the worst in the league, but they have no shortage of playmakers on offense. If Stroud work out the kinks they can rise higher, right now, their scoring doesn't quite match their potential. I haven't seen any hope the defense improves though.
7. Minnesota: Kicked the crap out of Colorado. If they suddenly play legit defense every week, watch out.
8. Maryland: Skating along, they are 3-0. Not exactly impressive against Illinois, but a win is a win.
9. Purdue: No shame in losing tough to ND. That makes them as good as ...Toledo.
10. Rutgers: I like this team though fear they may get humbled soon.
11. Indiana: Penix is way off.
12. Nebraska: Fought the good fight, but just don't have it on offense.
13. Illinois: Trying to be a tough out, if nothing else.
14. Northwestern: Man, defense free NW is just a bad team.
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Re: B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2021, 08:03:31 AM »
1. Ohio State
2. Penn State
3. Iowa

4. Wisconsin 
5. Michigan 
6. Michigan State
7. Minnesota
8. Maryland
9. Rutgers
10. Purdue
11. Indiana

12. Nebraska
13. Illinois
14. Northwestern
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Re: B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2021, 11:14:09 AM »

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Re: B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2021, 11:55:30 AM »
1) Penn State (1)
2) Ohio State (2)
3) Michigan (5)
4) Wisconsin (3)
5) Iowa (4)
6) Michigan State (11)
7) Maryland (6)
8) Minnesota (8)
9) Indiana (7)
10) Rutgers (9)
11) Purdue (10)
12) Nebraska (12)
13) Illinois (14)
14) Northwestern (13)


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Re: B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2021, 11:58:49 AM »
I still think on neutral ground OSU is a 7 point favorite over anyone else, but that is sliding.
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Re: B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2021, 12:09:22 PM »
Quote from: Cincydawg on September 19, 2021, 11:58:49 AM
I still think on neutral ground OSU is a 7 point favorite over anyone else, but that is sliding.
this is my thought as well. OSU still young team that is trying to find itself. They will get better. 
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Re: B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2021, 10:24:15 PM »
1) Iowa - reminds of the Tressel Buckeyes
2) Penn State - two very nice wins
3) Michigan - a little hesitant to put them this high, but my eyes say yes at this point.
4) Ohio State - 1 step forward, 2 steps back.  Still has some time to get things figured out
5) Michigan State - Mistake free football will win you a lot of games
6) Wisconsin - show me time
7) Minnesota - where did that performance come from?
8) Indiana - seemed to collapse after the targeting call.  
9) Maryland - survived a scare.  They may just be a good home and bad road team. 
10) Rutgers - Nice start, but time for conference play.
11) Purdue - Still unsure how good they are.
12) Nebraska - Too many mistakes, but playing hard for Frost
13) Northwestern - tried to come back
14) Illinoi - Bitterly disappointing loss.
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Re: B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2021, 10:26:46 PM »
Quote from: Mdot21 on September 19, 2021, 12:09:22 PM
this is my thought as well. OSU still young team that is trying to find itself. They will get better.
Quote from: Cincydawg on September 19, 2021, 11:58:49 AM
I still think on neutral ground OSU is a 7 point favorite over anyone else, but that is sliding.
Yes and apparently favored by 53 against Akron this week,  but Vegas must be smoking something.
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Re: B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2021, 11:21:15 PM »
Quote from: Abba on September 19, 2021, 10:24:15 PM
1) Iowa - reminds of the Tressel Buckeyes
You bring back a distant memory. I had no criticism of Coach Tressel. I didn't think the Buckeyes could do better with anyone else, but I thought if Tressel hired John Cooper as offensive coordinator, or Cooper's offensive coordinator, there could be improvement. I had not thought about this for years.
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Re: B1G Power Rankings, week 3
« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2021, 08:45:54 AM »
Quote from: Hawkinole on September 19, 2021, 11:21:15 PM
You bring back a distant memory. I had no criticism of Coach Tressel. I didn't think the Buckeyes could do better with anyone else, but I thought if Tressel hired John Cooper as offensive coordinator, or Cooper's offensive coordinator, there could be improvement. I had not thought about this for years.
Yeah, he had Jim Bollman for basically his entire tenure.  Tressel was extremely loyal to his assistants, probably to a fault.
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