How will we do this season? Your thoughts...

They're the trendy pick, much like UGA in '08. Just like the Bulldogs, they got hot in the latter part of the season, and destroyed their bowl opponent. Everyone expected UGA's 2007 momentum to carry into 2008, but it didn't. I don't think the situation will be much different with Ole Miss. They have a few good skill players, but I don't think they have all of the pieces in place to put together an entire dominant season in the SEC. They just don't have the roster.

As much as I hate to admit it, this is the most threatening part of their team. Mr. Manboobs always seems to have our number.o:

 

Take a look at Georgia's schedule, and then look at Ole Miss's schedule.

Georgia could have a pretty good team and still end up 8-4, or even 7-5. Remember, they will start a very inexperienced QB. They play non-conf games @ Ok State, home vs AZ St and @ GaTech.

Ole miss could have a pretty good team and go 10-2 or even 11-1. Seriously. We will know how strong Ole Miss is after their week 3 trip to South Carolina. Ole Miss's toughest OOC game looks like week 1 @ Memphis.

Another reason Ole Miss is a trendy pick is because of their schedule.

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UGA was devastated by injuries last year. They would've been a much better team. Their defense is what needs improvement - I'm not concerned about their offense. They do have a tough schedule though.

 

Ole Miss in the top 10 seems crazy to me. All this because the beat TxTech?

 

They have solidly beaten the last 5 opponents. Throw in giving the BCS NC a loss at home...They are capable..

 

As far as accuracy is concerned, preseason polls aren't worth the paper they're printed on. I don't even really start paying serious attention to them until the start of SEC play. The only scenario in which they have any relevance is when there are more than 2 undefeated teams with no movement in the rankings at season's end, which has happened only once since the BCS was formed.

There are still a lot of sports writers who think that how you finished the previous season should carry over into the following year, which is ludicrous. Ole Miss will do well through the first half of the season, but they just don't have enough depth to stay up there through December.

 

But it seems that UGA has used the devastated by injuries excuse several times when they don't perform up to preseason expectations. One could argue that the '07 Tigers were also devastated by injuries. That happens sometimes.

I don't see UGA as being that strong in '09.

 

It all starts and stops with the QB as always.

 

I respect Houston Nutt, always thought he was underrated. I just don't have much respect for Ole Miss and think it is insane they are being touted as highly as they are.

I think preseason rankings are great to build up the excitement of the start of the season, but they should hold no water when it comes to ranking teams.

I actually think there is more creedence to using where teams ended the last season as an indication of how well they will do this year. Of course, things change season to season, especially in college, but I think it more accurate as a starting position than the preseason rankings. When I do my computer rankings, that is what I use. I think there is a little more continuity (in general) than you may think. At the end of the year, if a team like Boise St is in the mix, because they've been there before, they instantly have more credibility in the eyes of the general public. I think there is something to be said for the effect of a dynasty.

But I do acknowledge that over the course of a season, things will change, and in some cases, greatly.

 

UGA doesn't do well when they've got great expectations, and I fully expected them to dissapoint last year, but this year they don't have those expectations.