https://www.si.com/college-foo...olls-clemson-alabama
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I just saw that a few minutes ago. I do think that UW has the opportunity to do something special this year but, I think #3 is just too highly ranked. Maybe because it seems like when expectations are so high the Badgers pee down their legs. This bunch gives me a different vibe though and if they can win with a tougher schedule they could be special. Anyhow, right now I still don't think they are better than Ohio State, Georgia and maybe even Penn State.
On other thoughts on the poll is that how does Michigan keep getting ranked so high? Maybe it is my hate for that program but for a team that really has done much the last 15 years they do get a lot of love. (I feel that same about Notre Dame)
Isn't being on the cover of SI the kiss of death??
The Heckler posted:I just saw that a few minutes ago. I do think that UW has the opportunity to do something special this year but, I think #3 is just too highly ranked. Maybe because it seems like when expectations are so high the Badgers pee down their legs. This bunch gives me a different vibe though and if they can win with a tougher schedule they could be special. Anyhow, right now I still don't think they are better than Ohio State, Georgia and maybe even Penn State.
On other thoughts on the poll is that how does Michigan keep getting ranked so high? Maybe it is my hate for that program but for a team that really has done much the last 15 years they do get a lot of love. (I feel that same about Notre Dame)
Ah, I heard some talking heads, probably on Dan Patrick show that Hairball is on the hot seat this year......he's got to start knocking off some big name schools to be kept on. Good record, just not when it comes to the Clemson's, Ohio State, etc.
Goldie posted:Isn't being on the cover of SI the kiss of death??
There are regional SI, different teams on covers in different parts of the country.
Bucky will be more balanced this year, with a really good offense and really good defense. You just won't see the elite "best defense in the country" defense.
So SI has drawn the road map for the national Championship, the best defensive line in the country, Clemson, vs the best offensive line in the country Wisconsin.
just look at the size of those big boys up front
projected starters
LT Vanlanen 6'5 305 sophmore
LG Deiter 6'6 330 senior
C Biadasz 6'3 310 sophmore
RG Benzschawel 6'6 315 senior
RT Edwards 6'7 305 junior
Betcha I could run for a couple hundred yards behind that line
SKULLY tailback 6'0 190 S E N I O R WAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Could Hornibrook be really good this year. If so, that offensive line with UW's usual stable of RB's. How are the receivers this year?
He was, on occasion really good last year.
Receivers were lights out last year in the bowl, as was Horni. There were times I forgot I was watching a WI offense. If they're that good consistently they're a top 5 team.
I can't remember who tweeted it last night but it was a great quote by Chryst when he found out about the cover. "Now back it up!"
DH13 posted:Receivers were lights out last year in the bowl, as was Horni. There were times I forgot I was watching a WI offense. If they're that good consistently they're a top 5 team.
I totally agree I couldn' t get over that was UW I was watching. Another thing was at the Big Ten title game last year. The UW receivers were wide open against the O$U secondary but Hornibrook didn't get the ball to them. If he had they would have beaten OSU.
He probably learned more after the OSU game and the game tape than at any other point and then made his biggest step forward in the bowl.
phaedrus posted:Could Hornibrook be really good this year. If so, that offensive line with UW's usual stable of RB's. How are the receivers this year?
Their WRs together are one of the most at talented groups in the B1G. Offensively theyâre as talented as we have seen in a long time. Chryst has all the toys, now- and at RB it isnât just Taylor. They have experienced guys, and some real talent coming up too. Theyâre going to put up numbers.
The question is the D. Thin at DL and young in the secondary. Lyles getting moved to DT helps, but theyâre a couple injured away from trouble. Secondary really has taken it on the chin in back to back B1G Title games. 2016 it was jump balls, 2017 it was speed. They need to start putting it together in that game to take that true next step. But theyâre more athletic now than in the past, and Leonhard will coach em up.
Stay healthy and they have a shot...
The Brazilian is out indefinitely.....hope there is a quality, ice in his veins sub at the ready.
Historically the Badgers football program has not done well when they are ranked highly and expected to win. The #3 ranking is well deserved but Iâd rather they not have all that attention to start the year.
I also donât like the fact their first conference game is on the road at Iowa. Hopefully itâs not a night game. They arenât really going to be tested until that game.
Hornibrook is the wild card. If he plays well this year they should be a legit contender. If not, with a much tougher schedule, they could be a 3-4 loss team.
Tschmack posted:Historically the Badgers football program has not done well when they are ranked highly and expected to win. The #3 ranking is well deserved but Iâd rather they not have all that attention to start the year.
I also donât like the fact their first conference game is on the road at Iowa. Hopefully itâs not a night game. They arenât really going to be tested until that game.
Hornibrook is the wild card. If he plays well this year they should be a legit contender. If not, with a much tougher schedule, they could be a 3-4 loss team.
Exactly and that is what has me concerned this year. That and the schedule is going to really challenge this team. Tjhey have to play at places that historically they havent done that well at @Iowa @NW, @ PSU, and @ Michigan which are all places the UW has not done well in the past.
I also think that Hornibrook and the defense are the two wild cards on this team. If the Hornibrook we saw in the Orange Bowl shows up and Leonard can work his magic this group could be special. But until I see it happen I will be very cautiously optimistic.
Hornibrook will throw interceptions, be ready for it.
In the past it didn't matter much, because the defense would just get another hold. Like I said before, I think the defense will be good, but not best in the nation good like what we are used to. On the flip side, with this running game and wide receiver set, the potential to score more is there too.
Pretty exciting, will be a fun season to watch.
I can go with #7 which I think is about right. As for the AP poll? I think #4 is too high and being ranked above O$U umm no.
Kiss of death, delivered via Lee Corso.....
I think Corso is the first person in the media that has picked them instead of asking why would Wisconsin belong in the playoffs or are they ranked too high?
Prior to week one, the Badgers were ranked #5. After winning their first game, they were ranked at #6. Now, after the loss to BYU, they are ranked #18. Corso is the Kiss of Death.
18 seems about right
They are probably more of a 15-20 ranked team than top 5.
Could look a lot like 2000. Ended up 9-4 and ranked 21 after starting the year ranked 4 overall.
2012, 2008, 1994 they started the year ranked 13 overall or better and all 3 of those years ended the season unranked. This is some of the history with this team and not living up to high expectations. It hasnât happened under Chryst but shouldnât surprise anyone if they come back to reality a bit.
I really do think #18 is about right for this team I just couldn't totally buy in to the top 5 ranking. Mostly because I knew deep down this would happen losing a game they shouldn't.
I do still believe deep down that UW is still going to make things interesting this year. I think with the pressure off they can now get back to Badger football. But that will all go down the tubes if they can't beat Iowa.