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[SlinkyRedfoot]

Sagarin / the polls don't always get it right, but certainly more than subjective forum posters like yourself.


What teams do you think are better than Michigan? Don't be shy.

Let's say tOSU blows Wisconsin out next week. Would your opinion of the Michigan/Houston discussion change at all?

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

What did I say that was unreasonable?

"Unreasonable" isn't a word we use around here. It implies that there is such a thing called "reasonable"

I just think you're going to fit in really well with the other UM fans. Have you checked out the team board yet?

 

[hailtoyourvictor]

Let's say tOSU blows Wisconsin out next week. Would your opinion of the Michigan/Houston discussion change at all?

No? I think Michigan has more talent than Houston and nothing Houston or Michigan have done has convinced me I'm unquestionably wrong, yet. Ohio St. beating Wisconsin doesn't change the talent level between Houston and Michigan. Weird question.

 

[hailtoyourvictor]

"Unreasonable" isn't a word we use around here. It implies that there is such a thing called "reasonable"

I just think you're going to fit in really well with the other UM fans. Have you checked out the team board yet?

I didn't think so. There was nothing unreasonable about my post. Move along.

 

[hailtoyourvictor]

Sagarin / the polls don't always get it right, but certainly more than subjective forum posters like yourself.


What teams do you think are better than Michigan? Don't be shy.

bump for @SlinkyRedfoot

Don't forget to answer this question.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

No? I think Michigan has more talent than Houston and nothing Houston or Michigan have done has convinced me I'm unquestionably wrong, yet. Ohio St. beating Wisconsin doesn't change the talent level between Houston and Michigan. Weird question.

 

[Across The Field]

Sagarin / the polls don't always get it right, but certainly more than subjective forum posters like yourself.


What teams do you think are better than Michigan? Don't be shy.

First off, Sagarin is trash. His end of the year rankings are as SEC-slanted as anything I've ever seen. It also take him a couple of months to stop using his previous-year bias.

Secondly, on a neutral field, I'd take OSU, Bama, Louisville, Clemson, and Washington straight up with no hesitance, and I think Houston, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Wisconsin would be about neck and neck, if not winning outright. michigan is talented but they have real issues.

 

[hailtoyourvictor]

Struggling to come up with a list?

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

4 reasons:
1. @MAIZEandBLUE09
2. @umichgradfan
3. @GoBlueNavyNuke
4. @TrustMeIamRight (though this one is alright with me)

Oh don't lie. You like me. You'd be bored around here otherwise.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

I didn't think so. There was nothing unreasonable about my post. Move along.

Maybe some other Rivals posters can help us out here, but..does the rod up this guy's ass have a rod up its ass?

 

[hailtoyourvictor]

First off, Sagarin is trash. His end of the year rankings are as SEC-slanted as anything I've ever seen. It also take him a couple of months to stop using his previous-year bias.

Secondly, on a neutral field, I'd take OSU, Bama, Louisville, Clemson, and Washington straight up with no hesitance, and I think Houston, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Wisconsin would be about neck and neck, if not winning outright. michigan is talented but they have real issues.

Ok, so that's 5 with no hesitance. 6th at the very best. Then 5 "neck and neck" teams.

Bet me on end of the season rankings? If Michigan finishes in the top 8, I win. Outside of the top 8, you win.

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

First off, Sagarin is trash. His end of the year rankings are as SEC-slanted as anything I've ever seen. It also take him a couple of months to stop using his previous-year bias.

Secondly, on a neutral field, I'd take OSU, Bama, Louisville, Clemson, and Washington straight up with no hesitance, and I think Houston, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Wisconsin would be about neck and neck, if not winning outright. michigan is talented but they have real issues.

I'll take anyone in the top 15 over Ohio State and their 6 returning starters. Shut down JT and OSU is done.

 

[hailtoyourvictor]

*Clemson struggles with Troy, winning by 6 points*

*Michigan beats Wisconsin by 7*


"I'll take Clemson without question over Michigan because Michigan struggled with Wisconsin." - Ohio St. fans.

 

[OregonDucks]

OK WOW LOL Wayyyy too many LSU fans with this influx.

 

[TemptressToo]

OK WOW LOL Wayyyy too many LSU fans with this influx.

There's only 2 or 3.

 

[Across The Field]

Ok, so that's 5 with no hesitance. 6th at the very best. Then 5 "neck and neck" teams.

Bet me on end of the season rankings? If Michigan finishes in the top 8, I win. Outside of the top 8, you win.

Hell no. They have one real challenge left on their schedule, and that's OSU. They're going to roll Sparty and Iowa. If they lose to OSU, they'll end up in the Rose against Stanford, whom they'll beat. If they beat OSU and make the CFP, there's no chance they fall out of the top 8. It's basically locked in for them.

 

[hailtoyourvictor]

OK WOW LOL Wayyyy too many LSU fans with this influx.

How do you feel about Michigan fans

 

[Across The Field]

I'll take anyone in the top 15 over Ohio State and their 6 returning starters. Shut down JT and OSU is done.

That's like trying to stop Harbaugh from sleeping with recruits. Can't be done!

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

*Clemson struggles with Troy, winning by 6 points*

*Michigan beats Wisconsin by 7*


"I'll take Clemson without question over Michigan because Michigan struggled with Wisconsin." - Ohio St. fans.

Well, luckily for us, objective rankings (AP and Coaches poll) are all in agreement that Clemson > Michigan.

 

[hailtoyourvictor]

Hell no. They have one real challenge left on their schedule, and that's OSU. They're going to roll Sparty and Iowa. If they lose to OSU, they'll end up in the Rose against Stanford, whom they'll beat. If they beat OSU and make the CFP, there's no chance they fall out of the top 8. It's basically locked in for them.

We'll make a stipulation that the bet is nullified if Michigan and Stanford face each other in the Rose Bowl. How's that?