Polls Are Out; Few Surprises

August 19 2007 11:59 PM -- Filed in: Media | Football

A year ago this week, Ohio State found themselves atop the college football rankings. Lose a Heisman Trophy winner, a couple first-round receivers, a talented back and collection of savvy players and it's not surprising to find the Buckeyes down a few notches. The consensus team this year is USC with Ohio State rounding out the top 10 in the ESPN/USAToday Poll. The AP, which has basically no significance in the BCS scheme of things, has us at #11.

2008 Pre-Season Polls

I haven't taken the time to size up the rankings from top to bottom but Ohio State's position is appropriate. It would be very hard to make a case that they should be ranked higher - no matter what Playboy's ranking says. Having said that, there is also no reason to leave Ohio State out of the Top 25 completely, which is exactly what this poll voter did. Though he tries to explain himself, the argument is rather unconvincing. Send your Christmas cards to Jon Wilner c/o Mercury News.

Lastly, for those with a little time on your hands Monday evening, Coach Tressel is opening practice for one night only. This night will also serve as the autograph session, which takes place a few hours before the 8pm practice start time. Amazingly, ONN is televising live which indicates we have passed yet another threshold of fanaticism.