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ZolarZ_GoPhins said:I think OhioState has a very good Offense returning this year. They lost alot on D but seem to be solid in that area every year. ND and WVU are probably returning the most starters from last year for top 10 teams and it shows with the rankings.
I will admit I don't know much about the Texas team this year but comming off a NC they did earn the respect to be ranked high but would like to know what folks think of this years team. Same with USC, top program but did lose alot this year. Should be able to tell early if Texas is really a top 5 team playing OhioState week 2, USC I don't think really gets challenged till november.
Personally I have no problem with OhioState at #1
WVU is also deserving of a top 10 ranking. They have the majority of the team returning that beat Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Just because they play in the BigEast isn't a reason not to rank them in the top 10. No matter what your opinions of the BigEast in general are, WVU is a top program in the country this year.
ohio states offense really wasn't that good last year. That team was carried by its defense all season. They lost thier best reciever from what had been the 26th scoring offense in the country last year, and that isn't going to cut it this year with the total lack of experience they have on defense. I just don't understand why people give ohio state the benefit of the doubt just because their defense "seems to be solid in that area every year."