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myboynoah · 11-26-2007, 05:33 PM

I was hoping for better than that, at least 17 or 18. Louisville drops only to 10th. Michigan State is at 13th. I guess the voters still see the win over L-ville as an upset. I thought the way we played against UNC would have limited some of that reaction.

MikeWaters · 11-26-2007, 05:34 PM

being ranked at all is a huge accomplishment, moreso in bball than football due to the huge number of schools.

mpfunk · 11-26-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by myboynoah

I was hoping for better than that, at least 17 or 18. Louisville drops only to 10th. Michigan State is at 13th. I guess the voters still see the win over L-ville as an upset. I thought the way we played against UNC would have limited some of that reaction.

I think that is about right for BYU's ranking. Now as for Louisville, they should either be out of the top 25 or else they should be ranked right around 25. Louisville without Padgett is not a better team than BYU. I really think the better team won on Friday.

Tex · 11-26-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

being ranked at all is a huge accomplishment, moreso in bball than football due to the huge number of schools.

I agree. Just getting in is pretty impressive.

Clark Addison · 11-26-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mpfunk

I think that is about right for BYU's ranking. Now as for Louisville, they should either be out of the top 25 or else they should be ranked right around 25. Louisville without Padgett is not a better team than BYU. I really think the better team won on Friday.

I agree with this. There was a big difference between Louisville and UNC. Against UNC, we were scrambling, we were out of our offense much of the time, and it took a great effort to stay in the game. Against Louisville, we didn't shoot all that well, but still looked like the best team on the floor, and in control of the game.

I don't really care that much about 23 vs. 18 or 16 at this time of year. It is important to get into the rankings, to start to build credibility. The rest will take care of itself if we keep winning.

ute4ever · 11-26-2007, 06:02 PM

Well BYU did in fact lose on Saturday. Yes they played well, but lost. Look at the rankings as though perhaps they were considered as high as 17 or 18 before that game.

K-dog · 11-26-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ute4ever

Well BYU did in fact lose on Saturday. Yes they played well, but lost. Look at the rankings as though perhaps they were considered as high as 17 or 18 before that game.

I think that is a legitimate contention. I expec that continued winning will result in a high ranking after the MSU game.

jay santos · 11-26-2007, 06:36 PM

Being ranked this early almost ensures us to be ranked all season. Voters tend to look at last week's poll and factor in wins and losses for the week and move up down accordingly. Beat Mich State and go on a run and we could be top 10.

myboynoah · 11-26-2007, 06:41 PM

Sadly, it has become overwhelmingly apparent to me that none of you are "Fully Invested" (Ute Fans, you are exempted from this criticism).

myboynoah · 11-26-2007, 07:37 PM

AP out, number 21 there. Louisville is at 12 and Michigan State at 10.

That's better.

Now for this team to improve.

11-26-2007, 05:33 PM	#1
myboynoah Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Memphis freakin' Tennessee!!!!! Posts: 4,530	Ranked only 23rd in the ESPN/USA Today Poll I was hoping for better than that, at least 17 or 18. Louisville drops only to 10th. Michigan State is at 13th. I guess the voters still see the win over L-ville as an upset. I thought the way we played against UNC would have limited some of that reaction. __________________ Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!! Religion rises inevitably from our apprehension of our own death. To give meaning to meaninglessness is the endless quest of all religion. When death becomes the center of our consciousness, then religion authentically begins. Of all religions that I know, the one that most vehemently and persuasively defies and denies the reality of death is the original Mormonism of the Prophet, Seer and Revelator, Joseph Smith.

11-26-2007, 06:41 PM	#9
myboynoah Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Memphis freakin' Tennessee!!!!! Posts: 4,530	Sadly, it has become overwhelmingly apparent to me that none of you are "Fully Invested" (Ute Fans, you are exempted from this criticism). __________________ Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!! Religion rises inevitably from our apprehension of our own death. To give meaning to meaninglessness is the endless quest of all religion. When death becomes the center of our consciousness, then religion authentically begins. Of all religions that I know, the one that most vehemently and persuasively defies and denies the reality of death is the original Mormonism of the Prophet, Seer and Revelator, Joseph Smith.

11-26-2007, 07:37 PM	#10
myboynoah Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Memphis freakin' Tennessee!!!!! Posts: 4,530	AP out, number 21 there. Louisville is at 12 and Michigan State at 10. That's better. Now for this team to improve. __________________ Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!! Religion rises inevitably from our apprehension of our own death. To give meaning to meaninglessness is the endless quest of all religion. When death becomes the center of our consciousness, then religion authentically begins. Of all religions that I know, the one that most vehemently and persuasively defies and denies the reality of death is the original Mormonism of the Prophet, Seer and Revelator, Joseph Smith.

11-26-2007, 05:34 PM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	being ranked at all is a huge accomplishment, moreso in bball than football due to the huge number of schools.

11-26-2007, 06:02 PM	#6
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	Well BYU did in fact lose on Saturday. Yes they played well, but lost. Look at the rankings as though perhaps they were considered as high as 17 or 18 before that game.

11-26-2007, 06:36 PM	#8
jay santos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,177	Being ranked this early almost ensures us to be ranked all season. Voters tend to look at last week's poll and factor in wins and losses for the week and move up down accordingly. Beat Mich State and go on a run and we could be top 10.