AP Poll - Week 5

[TheChamps990411]

Let's hope that they keep their heads by not believing the hype...

This is Uconn. You cant get hyped until youre #1. Im sure Dan Hurley will keep that in check.

 

[FlippinCrazy!]

I’ve always been a staunch supporter of Houston basketball ever since Sampson took over, but what exactly have they done to be #1 and receive the majority of first place votes? Start the year high in the AP poll and not lose games they shouldn’t I guess? Their best wins were against an injured Oregon team (which we witnessed firsthand how short of bodies they were), and a 50 point win against St. Mary’s (who also lost 2 straight to mediocre teams the week before). What am I missing here?

 

[mauconnfan]

I’ve always been a staunch supporter of Houston basketball ever since Sampson took over, but what exactly have they done to be #1 and receive the majority of first place votes? Start the year high in the AP poll and not lose games they shouldn’t I guess? Their best wins were against an injured Oregon team (which we witnessed firsthand how short of bodies they were), and a 50 point win against St. Mary’s (who also lost 2 straight to mediocre teams the week before). What am I missing here?

You meant 5 point win against St Mary’s I think, in which they scored 22 in the 2nd half lol. But it’s a win, good for them. Time will tell for all these teams, bumps in the road etc.. Let it play out we will see.

 

[CTBasketball]

I’ve always been a staunch supporter of Houston basketball ever since Sampson took over, but what exactly have they done to be #1 and receive the majority of first place votes? Start the year high in the AP poll and not lose games they shouldn’t I guess? Their best wins were against an injured Oregon team (which we witnessed firsthand how short of bodies they were), and a 50 point win against St. Mary’s (who also lost 2 straight to mediocre teams the week before). What am I missing here?

Marcus Sasser is still one of the best guards in the country. He has the ability to Kemba/Shabazz takeover games at times.

 

[MTBingNinja]

A sigh of relief that Baylor isn't ahead of us. Shouldn't dodging them in the Big 12 challenge get counted as a forfeit? Plus, we haven't really played anybody good. And now that our conference stinks, we're pretty much cooked. Unless we can get our free throws made comfortably above 80%.

Ever the optimist, I will celebrate the #5 ranking, breathe steadily, and return to taking one game at a time. I am hopeful that the coaches, players, and fans do the same.

Saturday's game is a big deal.

Why is LIU a “big” game, what am I missing?

 

[ARIDE]

True Road game will show some good insight!!!

 

[UofCT]

Might have to ask one of the historians here but would this be the first time we have made the top 5 in AP without having an all-american? I guess Sanogo could end up there but I feel like this is a first.