East Region Fan Poll

[Knightstalker]

well first off isn't the reason that you put the rankings that each person had to call bs...

huh?

He's saying that people have to say who put who where because you broke down the vote.

I had Kean 10th as my preseason sleeper pick.  You can actually figure out the rest of my votes from that one hint.

[pg04]

well first off isn't the reason that you put the rankings that each person had to call bs...

huh?

He's saying that people have to say who put who where because you broke down the vote.

It's just a way to keep people honest  per se and a way to show how each team got votes and another thing to discuss, ie how there was such a disparity of Cortland votes as discussed earlier. No one actually needs to say who they picked unless they want to. 

[Pat Coleman]

It shouldn't be. Cortland loses a LOT this year. Plus, they have two quarterbacks who are still learning on a trial-by-fire basis.

Don't they get Alex Smith back?

[dewcrew88]

It shouldn't be. Cortland loses a LOT this year. Plus, they have two quarterbacks who are still learning on a trial-by-fire basis.

Don't they get Alex Smith back?

OK, I guess I can't think of a better use of a 1,000th post then to tell PC he's correct as usual. 

They do get Alex Smith back this year. I thought he was a senior. I also remembered that he was hurt and that the two young guys got a shot in the Cortaca game.
(I got Fran's notes, BTW)
They only return 8 starters. They lose Stef Sair, who I think was an All-american, and 14 other starters. So I guess I could say they DO lose a lot.
I bow to the Guru as usual, however. 

[union89]

I'll own up....I'm the guy in the #2 spot.....the only real thing I struggled with was leaving Hobart as the #11 team.  I think they are 3rd best in the LL and are just on the outside looking in.  That being said, Union opens up with Springfield....that game will give us a great early indication of how the East might shake out.

BTW, whoever had Delaware Valley at #2, also had Rowan at #8....we need to question this persons intentions......

[lewdogg11]

I'll own up....I'm the guy in the #2 spot.....the only real thing I struggled with was leaving Hobart as the #11 team.  I think they are 3rd best in the LL and are just on the outside looking in.  That being said, Union opens up with Springfield....that game will give us a great early indication of how the East might shake out.

BTW, whoever had Delaware Valley at #2, also had Rowan at #8....we need to question this persons intentions......

I don't understand how people can bitch.  Maybe U89 is trying for his end of the season poll in the preseason, as opposed to the typical, 'how did they finish last year'...Secretly, U89 could be a genius...or a donkey.  It's a preseason poll, so who can say?

And all the Rochester stuff...Well, this DOES have to do with last year, but they weren't anywhere near my poll,(maybe 12-13) strictly because, although they got 3rd in the LL last year, they lost to Alfred in the ECAC.  RPI beat Cortland.  I honestly felt Cortland might hand it to RPI, but they didn't get it done and RPI finished on a good note.  That also affected my Cortland vote.  ROchester had a chance to finally make a statement and they dropped the ball.  And let's face it, Rochester has had moments of potential brilliance in the past, and then haven't followed up, so until they can win consistently, how is there any faith in them?

[PBR...]

dang LD wtf are u doin up at 4:30 on the LLPP? you need a fix that early....u still up from partying away the night or you have to rise early for a flight somewhere

[Jonny Utah]

well first off isn't the reason that you put the rankings that each person had to call bs...

huh?

He's saying that people have to say who put who where because you broke down the vote.

It's just a way to keep people honest  per se and a way to show how each team got votes and another thing to discuss, ie how there was such a disparity of Cortland votes as discussed earlier. No one actually needs to say who they picked unless they want to. 

I saw Cortland play and I wasn't impressed.  Especially with a lot of those guys leaving.  They are a tough group that is as well coached as any team in the country, but they are right on the bubble for me.

[realistic]

as for my picks... I really went more with gut feelings, returners, past success, etc.  I didn't consider schedules because I didn't want to get into XXXX will probably lose to YYYY on 9/8 so I am not going to rank them.

Overall very interesting poll, and I am pleased that my picks ended up in the similar vicinity as others with only a few big variations.

[dewcrew88]

as for my picks... I really went more with gut feelings, returners, past success, etc.  I didn't consider schedules because I didn't want to get into XXXX will probably lose to YYYY on 9/8 so I am not going to rank them.

Overall very interesting poll, and I am pleased that my picks ended up in the similar vicinity as others with only a few big variations.

Same here. I went with last year's results,  name recognition, etc. etc. etc.

[AUKaz00]

On behalf of the Saxons, I'd like to thank the pollster who ranked us 5th in the East.  While the Alfred consensus is consistent with your optomism, we chose to be a little more realistic in our rankings.  Mystery pollster, whoever you are, keep up the good work and stop by the Pep Band this fall for a Pep Bandana on the house!

[realistic]

On behalf of the Saxons, I'd like to thank the pollster who ranked us 5th in the East.  While the Alfred consensus is consistent with your optomism, we chose to be a little more realistic in our rankings.  Mystery pollster, whoever you are, keep up the good work and stop by the Pep Band this fall for a Pep Bandana on the house!

haha - Kaz00...you had a little ESP working there.  I'll own up, and I guess give away all my picks.  I didn't want to be the Ithaca guy who picks Ithaca and I think Alfred has a shot this year.  That being said, in this case I hope I'm worng and the Bombers make a run throught the E8.

[AUKaz00]

On behalf of the Saxons, I'd like to thank the pollster who ranked us 5th in the East.  While the Alfred consensus is consistent with your optomism, we chose to be a little more realistic in our rankings.  Mystery pollster, whoever you are, keep up the good work and stop by the Pep Band this fall for a Pep Bandana on the house!

haha - Kaz00...you had a little ESP working there.  I'll own up, and I guess give away all my picks.  I didn't want to be the Ithaca guy who picks Ithaca and I think Alfred has a shot this year.  That being said, in this case I hope I'm worng and the Bombers make a run throught the E8.

Thanks realistic.  AU definitely has the team to make a run this year, but the schedule will be brutal.  Like last year I just hope it comes down to those final 3 games against Hobart, Ithaca and Fisher. 

Perhaps in the future the individual votes for each team should be listed from top vote down so that a contributor can defend an individual ranking without showing their whole hand.

[realistic]

well - as I said, I really did my best to rank the teams (IMO) without considering schedules yet.  It is a pre-season poll and that shouldn't be an issue yet.

As for the listing of votes, I don't care if I have to defend my votes....

[union89]

I'll own up....I'm the guy in the #2 spot.....the only real thing I struggled with was leaving Hobart as the #11 team.  I think they are 3rd best in the LL and are just on the outside looking in.  That being said, Union opens up with Springfield....that game will give us a great early indication of how the East might shake out.

BTW, whoever had Delaware Valley at #2, also had Rowan at #8....we need to question this persons intentions......

I don't understand how people can bitch.  Maybe U89 is trying for his end of the season poll in the preseason, as opposed to the typical, 'how did they finish last year'...Secretly, U89 could be a genius...or a donkey.  It's a preseason poll, so who can say?

And all the Rochester stuff...Well, this DOES have to do with last year, but they weren't anywhere near my poll,(maybe 12-13) strictly because, although they got 3rd in the LL last year, they lost to Alfred in the ECAC.  RPI beat Cortland.  I honestly felt Cortland might hand it to RPI, but they didn't get it done and RPI finished on a good note.  That also affected my Cortland vote.  ROchester had a chance to finally make a statement and they dropped the ball.  And let's face it, Rochester has had moments of potential brilliance in the past, and then haven't followed up, so until they can win consistently, how is there any faith in them?

HEEEEEEHAWWWWW


I just feel that Hobart lost too much last year to contend in '07.....we'll see.  I think Robertson will be the difference in the LL.  Union has a very athletic kid from Nawlin's at QB...our version of the D3 Michael Vick......minus the herpes and dog murdering.....