CFN post spring college football rankings 1-128

[Hogwild]

26. Arkansas (8-5)

2015 Final Season Ranking: 26
2015 Preseason Prediction: 10-2

There's no question this will be a top 25 team once a few of the kinks are worked out in the fall camp. The running game will work – it's a Bret Bielema coached team – but the loss of quarterback Brandon Allen will hurt. The offense has just enough retooling to do to be just okay, but the defense might turn into an absolute killer with almost all the top tacklers returning.

others of note-
#94 Arkansas St, #91 La Tech,, #31 A&M,  #27 TCU, #21 UF, #12 Ole Mi$$, #11 UL,

#5 Ohio St. #4 Alabama, #3Tennessee, #2 Clemson, #1 LSU


http://campusinsiders.com/news/post-spring-college-football-rankings-1-128-05-02-2016

[bigdaddyhawg]

This guy needs to step away from the pipe.

LSU #1???

Tenner #3??

Whaaaaa?

[010HogFan]

That top 5 is making my head hurt.

[Hogwild]

This guy needs to step away from the pipe.

LSU #1???

Tenner #3??

Whaaaaa?

I read an article about a month ago that projexts with LSU having 7 1st round picks. 3 in the top 10

Found the article-
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2016/02/lsu_with_7_first-round_picks_i.html

[DeltaBoy]

Tinner Homer made that list

[010HogFan]

I read an article about a month ago that projexts with LSU having 7 1st round picks. 3 in the top 10

...but still no quarterback. Typical Tigers.

[bigdaddyhawg]

I read an article about a month ago that projexts with LSU having 7 1st round picks. 3 in the top 10

I don't question the talent Les has amassed.

I question their offensive play calling.  I question their QB play.  I question their team chemistry (read amount of weed smoked over their season). I question their team intelligence. I question their team character. I question their hearts as competitors.  I question their head coach in several areas.

And, Brother, there's a bunch of questions!!

With their talent alone we should NEVER beat those guys, yet we usually do.

[Jackrabbit Hog]

I'm confused.  He says we're #26, then begins by saying "there's no question this will be a top 25 team..." 

Must be an Auburn grad.

[Hogwild]

I'm confused.  He says we're #26, then begins by saying "there's no question this will be a top 25 team..." 

Must be an Auburn grad.

Says something similar for TCU- covering their bases

The defense will pull the Horned Frogs into the top 25 soon enough.

[TNhawgfan]

If he is going on talent alone, no doubt LSU and Tennessee are top 5. If he's going on actually winning games due to coaching, I highly doubt it

[FraggleHog]

I read an article about a month ago that projexts with LSU having 7 1st round picks. 3 in the top 10

Found the article-
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2016/02/lsu_with_7_first-round_picks_i.html

That doesn't mean that The Hat can bring out their full potential!

[Hogwild]

Outback Bowl

Monday, January 2, 2017
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL, 1:00, ET, ABC
Big Ten vs. SEC
Michigan State vs. Arkansas

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

This guy needs to step away from the pipe.

LSU #1???

Tenner #3??

Whaaaaa?

UT's schedule is so weak it may happen.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

This guy needs to step away from the pipe.

LSU #1???

Tenner #3??

Whaaaaa?

LSU returns a lot of talent. I wouldn't be surprised to see them fight it out with Alabama for the West. As for Tennessee, I'm just not feeling it.

[Hogwild]

UT's schedule is so weak it may happen.

I just looked at that, no games before or after October outside the state. 

Only three games outside of Tennessee-  @ A&M, @ South Carolina, @ UGA.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

I just looked at that, no games before or after October outside the state. 

Only three games outside of Tennessee-  @ A&M, @ South Carolina, @ UGA.

It's possible that UT will be favored in every game they play except Bama

[bphi11ips]

I don't get the LSU love. 

[ALLVOL]

It's possible that UT will be favored in every game they play except Bama

$
If things go as planned you're correct.

[ALLVOL]

UT's schedule is so weak it may happen.

Absolutely funniest post I've seen in quite a while. Thanks for the laugh.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

I just looked at that, no games before or after October outside the state. 

Only three games outside of Tennessee-  @ A&M, @ South Carolina, @ UGA.

Texas A&M had a similar schedule last year. The first 6 games of their season and 9 of their 12 regular season games overall, were played within the confines of the state of Texas. They struggled to make it to 8-4 and then lost their bowl game to top it all off. They too were a team that was projected to have a lot of success in 2015 as I recall.

[ALLVOL]

Texas A&M had a similar schedule last year. The first 6 games of their season and 9 of their 12 regular season games overall, were played within the confines of the state of Texas. They struggled to make it to 8-4 and then lost their bowl game to top it all off. They too were a team that was projected to have a lot of success in 2015 as I recall.

I feel pretty good about the up coming season.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

I feel pretty good about the up coming season.

I'm sure you do. Tennessee is one of the pre-season hype teams by the media.

Here is what one of the betting sites predicted about A&M last year, and that was my point in comparing A&M from last year, to Tennessee for this coming season. You just never know what is going to happen.

Now, Sumlin figures to have his best team yet with 16 returning starters in 2015. This is clearly his most experienced team, so don't be surprised to see Texas A&M competing for an SEC West Title. Sumlin is an elite recruiter who doesn't get the credit among coaches that he deserves. His team will be looking to make a statement in 2015.

http://www.betfirm.com/texas-am-football-predictions/

Sound familiar?

[ALLVOL]

I'm sure you do. Tennessee is one of the pre-season hype teams by the media.

Here is what one of the betting sites predicted about A&M last year, and that was my point in comparing A&M from last year, to Tennessee for this coming season. You just never know what is going to happen.

Now, Sumlin figures to have his best team yet with 16 returning starters in 2015. This is clearly his most experienced team, so don't be surprised to see Texas A&M competing for an SEC West Title. Sumlin is an elite recruiter who doesn't get the credit among coaches that he deserves. His team will be looking to make a statement in 2015.

http://www.betfirm.com/texas-am-football-predictions/

Sound familiar?

The big difference is most of us who watch SEC football didn't believe it. If you don't want to believe in UT then fine (and I'm not surprised). I don't fall for hype I trust my eyes. This team  (barring major injuries) will be very, very good.

[gmarv]

what I don,t get is he gives us a 10-2 record and he thinks that's 26th. I like his 10-2 outlook but if that gets us up to 26th I,m gonna be ticked off.

[ALLVOL]

what I don,t get is he gives us a 10-2 record and he thinks that's 26th. I like his 10-2 outlook but if that gets us up to 26th I,m gonna be ticked off.

I think that was the prediction for last year.

[gmarv]

I think that was the prediction for last year.

which part 10-2 or 26th. ?

[MusicCityHogFan]

Tennessee definitely has the talent to back up being #3 ranked, but is coaching going to be up to par to get them to that level? I don't think so. Butch can't close a big game out.

[code red]

I'd take it....I would suppose #26 would mean we won at least 8?

[MJ2]

Should we be happy with 8-5?    For how long?    Does 8-5 really cost $4M per year or could you do that for under $1M?

[ricepig]

Should we be happy with 8-5?    For how long?    Does 8-5 really cost $4M per year or could you do that for under $1M?

Is that you, David?

[woodhog14]

I feel pretty good about the up coming season.

You should. Tennessee's schedule was a joke last year and it this year as well.

Here is Tennessee's last 6 games from last year. This is what the 2016 hype is built around.

Mizzou 5-7 (1-7 SEC)
South Carolina 3-9 (1-7 SEC)
North Texas 1-11 (1-7 CUSA)
Kentucky 5-7 (2-6 SEC)
Vandy 4-8 (2-6 SEC)
*Northwestern 10-3 (6-2 BIG)
*Did not play Ohio St. OR Michigan St.
*Lost to the 2 other best BIG teams, Michigan and Iowa, by a combined score of 78-10

Tennessee finished with a 4 game SEC winning streak by beating teams that were a combined 17-31 overall and 6-26 in the SEC.

[ALLVOL]

You should. Tennessee's schedule was a joke last year and it this year as well.

Here is Tennessee's last 6 games from last year. This is what the 2016 hype is built around.

Mizzou 5-7 (1-7 SEC)
South Carolina 3-9 (1-7 SEC)
North Texas 1-11 (1-7 CUSA)
Kentucky 5-7 (2-6 SEC)
Vandy 4-8 (2-6 SEC)
*Northwestern 10-3 (6-2 BIG )
*Did not play Ohio St. OR Michigan St.
*Lost to the 2 other best BIG teams, Michigan and Iowa, by a combined score of 78-10

Tennessee finished with a 4 game SEC winning streak by beating teams that were a combined 17-31 overall and 6-26 in the SEC.

Our schedule is and always has been front end loaded. Trust me, we'd love to spread the first 6 out.
And all the hype? I'm sure 18 returning starters has a little something to do with it. UT playes 4 teams the Hogs do. But we don't have Alcorn or Texas State.
No schedule in the SEC is a joke. To say otherwise is just foolish.

[lefty08]

Our schedule is and always has been front end loaded. Trust me, we'd love to spread the first 6 out.
And all the hype? I'm sure 18 returning starters has a little something to do with it. UT playes 4 teams the Hogs do. But we don't have Alcorn or Texas State.
No schedule in the SEC is a joke. To say otherwise is just foolish.

Ok I'll rephrase the statement for him

Compared to all the other sec schedules, UT's schedule is a joke

[ALLVOL]

Ok I'll rephrase the statement for him

Compared to all the other sec schedules, UT's schedule is a joke

Florida, Alabama, UGA, ATM, Virginia Tech...
That's not Texas state but hey...

[lefty08]

Keep hitting refresh and you will see this post quickly enough to attempt to refute it.

How you can say that back half schedule is an embarrassment is beyond me, but more power to you guys

I'd be excited as hell to be in the east and finish up with that myself

Saying it's a joke schedule isn't smacking your team, you should relax

[ChitownHawg]

Our schedule is and always has been front end loaded. Trust me, we'd love to spread the first 6 out.
And all the hype? I'm sure 18 returning starters has a little something to do with it. UT playes 4 teams the Hogs do. But we don't have Alcorn or Texas State.
No schedule in the SEC is a joke. To say otherwise is just foolish.

We have the 6th toughest schedule and UT is #35.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/statistics/teamratings/_/sort/sosRemainingRank/order/false

[ALLVOL]

Keep hitting refresh and you will see this post quickly enough to attempt to refute it.

How you can say that back half schedule is an embarrassment is beyond me, but more power to you guys

I'd be excited as hell to be in the east and finish up with that myself

Saying it's a joke schedule isn't smacking your team, you should relax

Read my posts. I said our schedule is front loaded.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

We have the 6th toughest schedule and UT is #35.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/statistics/teamratings/_/sort/sosRemainingRank/order/false

According to their FPI they also have us finishing just outside the top 25, but last in the SEC West. I suppose it could happen, but I'm not buying being 7th in the West. I could see 4th or 5th perhaps, but not last.

[King Kong]

Absolutely funniest post I've seen in quite a while. Thanks for the laugh.

No he his absolutely correct. Vandy, USCe, Mizz and are UK beyond terrible. Va Tech breaking in a new coach won't be very good (better than the other 3 just mentioned). Add in the next 3 out of conference cup cakes that all SEC teams schedule and you are at 8 wins without a game with 10pts.

I also expect Fl, UGA and A&M to be worst than they were last year. Should be a very good year to be a Vols fans.

[lefty08]

Read my posts. I said our schedule is front loaded.

Agreed, it's frontloaded, how could it not be with that finish?

[ALLVOL]

Agreed, it's frontloaded, how could it not be with that finish?

Which is the point of me saying we'd like to spread them out.

[longpig]

Butch Jones is weird, he'll never build Tennessee into a powerhouse.

[lefty08]

Which is the point of me saying we'd like to spread them out.

But you also said it wasn't a weak schedule. That's the talking point

[ALLVOL]

But you also said it wasn't a weak schedule. That's the talking point

A schedule that includes Alabama, UGA, UF and VA Tech isn't weak.

[lefty08]

A schedule that includes Alabama, UGA, UF and VA Tech isn't weak.

Sigh......

[ALLVOL]

Sigh......

UT plays 4 teams the Hogs play so are they only weak when we play them?

[ChitownHawg]

UT plays 4 teams the Hogs play so are they only weak when we play them?

#6 is tougher than #35. Nuf said. 

[ALLVOL]

#6 is tougher than #35. Nuf said. 

Like I said. 4 teams. 

[BPsTheMan]

Is that you, David?

Gus minion, still can't let go of his butthurt that Gus is a fraud

[bigdaddyhawg]

A schedule that includes Alabama, UGA, UF and VA Tech isn't weak.

Any guy whose teams plays Appalachia State, Ohio U, Tennessee Tech, Vandy, AND Mizzou shouldn't get too cocky about their schedule toughness.