Cinci - More than Doubles Husker votes…

[gchusker]

I'm not sure how it makes sense, especially since we have the win over them. Image is strength of schedule

 

[Jim14510]

I'm not sure how it makes sense, especially since we have the win over them. Image is strength of scheduleView attachment 59753

Because they don't have Cockeye St overrated for this metric.

 

[Scott Hall]

The AP needs to have their poll taken away. Not sure how many of them actually watch enough games or spend any time to put out reasonable and non-biased ratings each week. Sam’s vote for Auburn exhibit no one.

If you think the AP poll is bad, you should check out the coaches.

 

[Jim14510]

If you think the AP poll is bad, you should check out the coaches.

I wonder how many actual coaches vote. I assume they all have someone strategically ranking to get the best possible result for themselves. Taking into account future games.

 

[cwessel76]

I wonder how many actual coaches vote. I assume they all have someone strategically ranking to get the best possible result for themselves. Taking into account future games.

I just find it hilarious that there’s the expectation that these coaches can watch the highlights let alone watch the other games by noon on Sundays.

Just have the polls come out on Wednesdays.

 

[Kazman5k]

I just find it hilarious that there’s the expectation that these coaches can watch the highlights let alone watch the other games by noon on Sundays.

Just have the polls come out on Wednesdays.

I assume creating the ballot is the job of a lucky GA on staff

 

[Baron Winnebago]

Loss timing always matters. Cincinnati has had weeks to rehab their week 1 loss

 

[Blakejc]

You’re all making valid points and the computers agree with you, because they can take in all the information.

But what’s fresh in people’s minds is Cincy has momentum. They’re on a 4 game winning streak. Just beat a top 15 team and their only loss was by 3 points to a good Nebraska team early in the season at Arrowhead where it was all Husker fans.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

You’re all making valid points and the computers agree with you, because they can take in all the information.

But what’s fresh in people’s minds is Cincy has momentum. They’re on a 4 game winning streak. Just beat a top 15 team and their only loss was by 3 points to a good Nebraska team early in the season at Arrowhead where it was all Husker fans.

People have forgotten who Cincinnati lost to, how much they lost by, or any factors they see 4-1 and a win over a top 15 team and say "yeah that'll work"

 

[Jim14510]

Just beat a top 15 team

This is the main difference. Cockeye St being way over ranked.

 

[Hedley Lamarr]

This is the main difference. Cockeye St being way over ranked.

Not just that but they are banged up injury wise. Mash unit at CB, didnt have their starting RB 2nd half of game vs Cincy etc. They played an overrated ISU team that was even worse than before. We'd blow the doors off of this version of ISU.

 

[Blakejc]

Not just that but they are banged up injury wise. Mash unit at CB, didnt have their starting RB 2nd half of game vs Cincy etc. They played an overrated ISU team that was even worse than before. We'd blow the doors off of this version of ISU.

ISU was uniquely injured, but nobody cares about injuries unless you’re without your QB, and even then they don’t really care.

 

[Jim14510]

Not just that but they are banged up injury wise. Mash unit at CB, didnt have their starting RB 2nd half of game vs Cincy etc. They played an overrated ISU team that was even worse than before. We'd blow the doors off of this version of ISU.

Nebraska beats that version by 4 TD's. Might be single digits fully healthy.

 

[turek420845]

I actually made a prediction on RSS last week that Cincy would beat Cockeye State by 10, Nebraska would beat Michigan State by 10, and Cincy would be ranked this week while Nebraska was unranked.

I was pretty damn close on that one.

Here's another bold prediction:

Cincinnati goes into the top 25 next week after easily blowing out UCF. Nebraska beats Maryland and still doesn't crack the top 25.

Nebraska finishes the season 9-3 and is never ranked once. Cincinnati finishes 9-3 and remains in the top 25 poll the remainder of the season.

If we beat Maryland, then we will be ranked.

 

[Alcaus]

Meh

Still don’t think Nebraska deserves to be ranked so don’t care

When has “deserved” ever come into the equation?

 

[cwessel76]

When has “deserved” ever come into the equation?

<Notre Dame enters the chat>

 

[gchusker]

When has “deserved” ever come into the equation?

<Notre Dame enters the chat>

'23 Florida State as well

 

[Cornicator]

If we beat Maryland, then we will be ranked.

I seriously don't think that will happen. Here's why:

#25 Florida State hosts a terrible Pitt team - They will win that one
#24 South Florida plays a terrible North Texas team - they will win
#23 Memphis is on a bye
#22 Cockeye State plays a terrible Colorado team

#21 Arizona State plays at Utah - Arizona State could lose that game. Well guess what? If Arizona State loses to Utah, Utah is going back into the top 25. They're already receiving votes over Nebraska.

#20 Vanderbilt is on a bye.
#19 Virginia is on a bye.

I do think there is a possiblity #17 Illinois drops out completely after they play Ohio State. But they're also high enough in the poll that it might not matter.


Texas will beat Oklahoma and move back into the top 25. Mateer won't be back despite the stories like "Mateer Could return." That's just showmanship. Penn State probably beats Northwestern this weekend, and also jumps back into the top 25.

Would Nebraska be favored in a neutral side game right now vs. South Florida, Memphis, Virginia, Cockeye State, and even Illinois? Yes.

 

[BusterScruggs]

if you want to be ranked, don’t let this happen against the only decent team you’ve played

 

[wildcat_husker]

if you want to be ranked, don’t let this happen against the only decent team you’ve played
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Is Cincinatti "decent?"