Today is a good example

[fedxdog]

Of why you don’t need to be highly ranked too early in the season unless you’re Alabama.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

The problem with pollsters is they don't take a reputational hit if they make a wrong pick that everyone else made.

 

[dickiedawg]

The problem is that someone has to be ranked in the top ten besides Alabama, Ohio State and Georgia.

 

[Trojanbulldog19]

Pre season Rankings are to create tv matchups early in the season. Marketing for ratings and to get people to watch. To be able to hype it up.