CFN 2006 Preseason Rankings

by LeftHandedTexan on Jan 25, 2006 10:52 AM CST Comment 20 comments

Spotted this article on the College Football News website this morning.

http://www.collegefootballnews.com/2006/Rankings/PrePreSeason_NationalTitleContenders.htm

Seems to be more in line with our thinking vs. what we've seen on ESPN.

I thought the analysis was fairly good overall. This is one of the few articles that I feel correctly assesses the 'Horns changes next year for the Fiesta Bowl.

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Thank You

"Fine, so Texas is here mostly because there's absolutely no one else truly worthy of the top spot"

Exactly. BON should hold this to anyone and everyone who ranks us anything but #1.

Crystal Balls

by MMHorns on Jan 25, 2006 11:04 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Agree

I don't particularly care if we get underrated before the season starts, because if we win out, we'll play for the title, but it's silly that people aren't giving this team its due.

I don't see how Texas isn't the team to beat. We'll beat tOSU at home, then have three tests in the Big 12 for our shot to repeat. Frankly, I don't think it's a longshot.

This defense is going to be sick. I'm planning for Tempe.

by Peter Bean on Jan 25, 2006 11:07 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

My favorite line

"No matter who's under center, the ground game will roll out of bed and average 250 yards per game."

I can't wait to see what the running game will do.

I think Chizik is going to want that #1 ranking for his defense. You thought last year was a mean defense? I think this year's is going to be just as stout, and a little more ferocious.

by GoHorns on Jan 25, 2006 11:11 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

That was my favorite line as well. Our running game will be relentless, and if I'm not mistaken, we'll have even more depth and experience at all receiving positions except TE.

Chizik will want that #1. Why do you think our starting D played deep into every game, including routs? Chizik breeds pride, with special respect to scoring defense stats, and he instills this pride in his players. It would not surprise me if our overall defense is even stronger next season.

by Kool Hand on Jan 25, 2006 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good

I think you could put any of the top 10 teams in a hat and pull one out to be number one, but after hearing all the "to be the cahmp you have to beat the champ" talk from USC I do not see why it would not apply to Texas as well.

by billb on Jan 25, 2006 11:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Because...

The all Mighty Vince Young is not back. And he was the University of Texas. No other human or demi-god (not even Scott Ware) can ever play QB again. And since we won't suit up a QB, we can't win.

by GoHorns on Jan 25, 2006 11:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you guys

actually bitter at USC, or the media for hyping us so much? I can't tell.

Fight On! Beat the (Insert USC opponent here)!

by USCLink on Jan 25, 2006 1:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The media

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Link, speaking for myself, but guessing I represent a wider opinion, we are all irked that no one can accept that Texas was and is an extremely solid football team. We heard all year that we were only undefeated because the Big 12 was down (false) and then after the Rose Bowl we hear that we were only that good because Vince Young is the greatest CFB player ever, with any other QB it would have been 38-0.

I could care less about USC. Before last season, I barely thought about them except that I hoped Texas would get a chance to play them and prove its strength. Next year? USC again will not matter to me unless Texas matches up against them at some point. USC has a good football team with a great tradition, and as long as they don't start playing regularly in Norman, OK with "OU" on their helmets I will hold no hatred in my heart for the Trojans.

The fact is, a lot of people around the country hate Texas because of what it is (big), who lives there (proud Texans), and what it represents (un abashed freedom and capitalism). Inside of Texas, a lot of people hate UT because generally the smartest Texans go to school there, more often that not its football team is the best, and it has ungodly amounts of money (or did, anyway). We UT fans have always dealt with that double whammy of dislike and are a bit sensitive about it.

Anyway, we're basking in our moment in the sun. When we win the Championship next year is when the crap is really going to hit the fan. We'll be freakin' insufferable in our dynasty...

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by Kahuna on Jan 25, 2006 1:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I second that

I live in DC and the contempt is palpable. I shrug it off and reply to people with "well, envy breeds contempt".

I beat Wells in pool!!!

by AdamDC on Jan 25, 2006 1:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I Love UT Football

People around the country probably grow to hate Texas not because of our pride but because of the arrogance with which some Texans carry themselves. Non-Texans are generally turned off by the arrogance conveyed by such comments as: "generally the smartest Texans go to school there".

Look at our public schools, at our disgusting prison system, at our health care dilemma or inept state government. We represent something, but it certainly isn't freedom.

by Kool Hand on Jan 25, 2006 5:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm

I wasn't trying to be arrogant, I just believe that of the grads of the various Texas schools I've met, the UT grads have ended up being overall the most intelligent. Note the "generally", where I leave open the very real possibility that there are a lot of smart people who went to other schools. Arrogance generally leaves out possible contradictions.

As for your second statement, I fail to see how any of the problems you mention affect the freedom that Texas has and continues to represent. The gay-marriage ban or some of the church-state separation issues, perhaps.

Anyway, I am an arrogant SOB, but that's all personal. I'm simply proud of Texas because it's a great place and the people are some of the best people in the United States. And of course, I'm very proud of the University of Texas because a) I got a first-rate education there at rock bottom prices and b) their athletic teams are superior.

by Kahuna on Jan 25, 2006 6:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The shoe fits....

...and I am proud to wear it. Although, not having been to prison, I cant imagine a single prison, let alone an entire system that is not disgusting. As for the Government, VOTE.

I beat Wells in pool!!!

by AdamDC on Jan 26, 2006 11:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Texas...

I think the reason there's so much hatred of Texas right now is the unabated and unceasing carping and bitching at the president by a press who hated him from the get-go. And the part that really, really galls, is... he just doesn't care!!!! He doesn't even seem bothered by their opinions!!!

That's symptomatic actually. That's always been a Texas trait. We're perceived as arrogant because we revel in complaints about our arrogance.

At any rate, there's nothing sweeter than rubbing their noses in it...

and btw- I might argue about the "smartest" comment; what about Rice?

by agent orange on Jan 27, 2006 10:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I refuse

to acknowledge anyone who voluntarily spends the potentially four greatest years of their life in Houston as smart. Personal bias.

by Kahuna on Jan 27, 2006 10:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice

Seriously, that is the most informative and thorough analysis of next year's probable top 10 that I have seen.

What I am doing going to ESPN all the time.

by Jason Mayer on Jan 25, 2006 1:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That was stellar

Whoever writes that should make a career of it, because that is solid analysis.

Fight On! Beat the (Insert USC opponent here)!

by USCLink on Jan 25, 2006 1:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Finally...

...a decent column that's unbiased.

Fight On!

by Paragon SC on Jan 25, 2006 10:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Fast forward to post-Rose Bowl victory:

Too bad Vince is leaving. If he had stayed, Texas might have a shot at doing something next year. But, instead of making a run at a repeat, they'll flounder under the poor leadership of a new QB.

I'm sick of this doubting Texas bullshit.

by Kool Hand on Jan 26, 2006 4:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs