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Northern Bias in polls
Posted on 9/29/19 at 5:36 pm
Posted on 9/29/19 at 5:36 pm
How in the hell does Ohio St pass us in the polls?
They don't have any wins that compare to ours over Texas.
It's the northern media, coaches propping them up for no good reason other than regional bias.
Not a huge deal, as our schedule is plenty strong enough to overtake them fairly quickly, just nags at me a little.
They don't have any wins that compare to ours over Texas.
It's the northern media, coaches propping them up for no good reason other than regional bias.
Not a huge deal, as our schedule is plenty strong enough to overtake them fairly quickly, just nags at me a little.
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Posted on 9/29/19 at 5:38 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
Their win at Nebraska was impressive. Not that difficult to grasp 
Posted on 9/29/19 at 5:39 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
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just nags at me a little.
maybe go for a walk
we've played 4 games
Posted on 9/29/19 at 5:39 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
Well this is a new one
Posted on 9/29/19 at 5:40 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
It's more demographics than geography. They need eyeballs on screens. If USC or UCLA was plausibly worth a shite the hype machine would be working overtime for them.
Posted on 9/29/19 at 5:42 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
We were off and they slaughtered Nebraska on the road n a hostile energized environment. They look like maybe the most complete team imo.
Posted on 9/29/19 at 5:45 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
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SouthdownsTiger4178
Northern Bias in polls
How in the hell does Ohio St pass us in the polls?
They don't have any wins that compare to ours over Texas.
We beat Florida and Auburn and things will take care of itself
Posted on 9/29/19 at 5:52 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
It is not regional bias per se. It is anti-conference bias. Poll voters don't want to put too many teams from one conference in the top four. I'm actually surprised UGA is still in there and hasn't been jumped by another team outside the SEC.
Posted on 9/29/19 at 5:55 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
It's more recency bias than anything. The Buckeyes looked really good last night.
Nebraska might also suck though. If anyone saw their game against Illinois, they know they should've lost. Tough to judge Ohio State right now.
Nebraska might also suck though. If anyone saw their game against Illinois, they know they should've lost. Tough to judge Ohio State right now.
Posted on 9/29/19 at 6:02 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
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It's the northern media
First, WTF is the "northern media"?
Second, do you understand how AP poll works? A state gets a vote for every two FBS programs in a state.
Therefore, states like Texas and Florida have more voters than New York and Pennsylvania. Many northern states don't have any voters - Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Delaware. Whereas, every southern state has at least one voter, with most having 2 or 3.
Third, maybe you are annoyed with Mid-western/rust belt voters?
Posted on 9/29/19 at 6:13 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
I’m from the south and hate the Big 10 and I think OSU has been the most impressive team so far.
Posted on 9/29/19 at 6:17 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
The war is over, Bubba. Get over it.
Posted on 9/29/19 at 6:36 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
Polls. Don’t. Matter.
Win the West, get to Atlanta and a shot at the playoff. That’s all that matters.
Besides, over the next few weeks, we play Florida, Auburn, and Alabama. Win those and we’ll get all the respect you could ever want.
Win the West, get to Atlanta and a shot at the playoff. That’s all that matters.
Besides, over the next few weeks, we play Florida, Auburn, and Alabama. Win those and we’ll get all the respect you could ever want.
Posted on 9/29/19 at 7:11 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
Northern bias must be the reason why the B1G didn’t make the CFP the last 2 years and why the SEC has at least 1 every year. Makes sense.
Posted on 9/29/19 at 7:16 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
Northern Bias = 4 teams from Southeast in the Top 5? Do you understand geography?
Posted on 9/29/19 at 7:24 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
I guess I’m one of those people that could care less about polls until the last 2 weeks of the season. Take care of business and it all works out in the end.
Posted on 9/29/19 at 7:25 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
Rankings are for ratings..
Posted on 9/29/19 at 7:28 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
Herbstreit pushed for Ohio State to be number one. Obvious homer bias.
Posted on 9/29/19 at 7:37 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
1,3,5,7 and 10 are all from the SEC # 2 is also a Southern team but yes the polls are northern biased
This post was edited on 9/29/19 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 9/29/19 at 7:38 pm to SouthdownsTiger4178
To this point the Tigers are the equivalent of Texas Tech under Mike Leach. We score a lot and play just enough defense to pull away. The meat of the schedule is coming and if they do a better job on D this team get plenty of respect
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