08-18-2012, 02:40 PM
I think preseason polls are worth glancing at to get an idea about what the conventional wisdom is. Often wrong--if you, a voter, voted Wisconsin significantly above Stanford, you're bad at voting--but worth knowing about.
Anyway, buzz and respect matter in college football more than most sports, but it's the buzz and respect we may or may not get at the end of the season that matter. That's why I'm pleased by all the voters ranking us so low, to be honest--it'll make our eventual performance that much better-looking.
Anyway, buzz and respect matter in college football more than most sports, but it's the buzz and respect we may or may not get at the end of the season that matter. That's why I'm pleased by all the voters ranking us so low, to be honest--it'll make our eventual performance that much better-looking.