Week 5 AP Rankings

[Centerstream]

Just about what everyone was expecting???
The Good Guys drop below Ohio State, Indiana and ND

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[Urshurak]

So, I guess if we beat MD we go back to 3 based on this logic……

 

[visitingcock]

LSU and Arizona don't deserve to be ranked - especially as high as 11/12. Maybe 24/25

 

[Centerstream]

LSU and Arizona don't deserve to be ranked - especially as high as 11/12. Maybe 24/25

I was also a bit surprised by the jump in Arkansas' ranking, another team that has yet to play against a good team.

 

[HuskyNan]

It’s still early in the season and voters are going on limited information. A lot of teams pumped up their records by feasting on cupcakes; conference play will sort things out

 

[Aluminny69]

Everything reminds me of a song

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

As Geno said... You don't win the National Championship in December. Plenty of time to get people healthy and to climb the rankings. And of course, the National Championship is won ON THE COURT.

 

[visitingcock]

I was also a bit surprised by the jump in Arkansas' ranking, another team that has yet to play against a good team.

84th SOS = Arkansas
135th SOS = Arizona
242 SOS = LSU

Arkansas plays about an average of high quad two.. LSU, on the other hand . . .

 

[MilfordHusky]

There are some teams that have pristine records but haven’t beaten anyone of note. Look for them to drop when the schedule gets real.

 

[wingsfan055]

Wow. The UConn men ranked higher than the women. That hasnt happened in a long while?? Good to see both programs have a shot for a title.

 

[wingsfan055]

Still have a good shot for a #1 seed assuming Fudd & Dorka get back soon & if no more setbacks (a lot of IFs!). Maryland will be tough to win next week if they both are not ready. SC obviously. Others we should be a favorite.

 

[jaydee602]

Massey still has UCONN with the #2 ranking. They focus heavily on strength of schedule & quality wins.
UCONN has the #1 strength of schedule, while Stanford's, Indiana's, & Ohio State's SOS are all in the 20's.

 

[DrummerDee]

There are some teams that have pristine records but haven’t beaten anyone of note. Look for them to drop when the schedule gets real.

St. Johns deserved some recognition for the win over Creighton and being undefeated, but alas the honks that vote really don't like admitting the BE has some teams now.

 

[DrummerDee]

Massey still has UCONN with the #2 ranking. They focus heavily on strength of schedule & quality wins.
UCONN has the #1 strength of schedule, while Stanford's, Indiana's, & Ohio State's SOS are all in the 20's.T

The first net rankings came out today also. UConn is at #3, and that is where they should be, based on SOS, etc. AP is just a bunch of sportswriter voters that don't actually watch all the games.
I actually wonder if they even considered that ND LOST to MD last week also.

 

[Sifaka]

Louisville and Texas have joined TN as top 25 dropouts.

The Vols don't even merit an “also getting votes”.

Others receiving votes: Kansas 37, Marquette 30, Louisville 28, Texas 17, St. John's 14, Miami 12, South Florida 12, Virginia 8, Duke 5, Rice 4, Florida State 4, Purdue 3, Nebraska 2, Missouri 2, Seton Hall 1, Middle Tennessee 1, USC 1

Dropped from rankings: Louisville 18, Texas 22, Marquette 24

 

[Bigboote]

I'm still waiting for the real (Boneyard) poll to come out. Also waiting for this coming Sunday to see how UConn does against the Irish-killing Terps.

 

[triaddukefan]

Some of these voters need to be drug tested. For example Miami received 11 votes in the preseason and first regular season poll. No votes in weeks 3 and 4. This week they received 12 votes. I guess that 40 point blowout of North Florida was very impressive.

 

[Centerstream]

The first net rankings came out today also. UConn is at #3, and that is where they should be, based on SOS, etc. AP is just a bunch of sportswriter voters that don't actually watch all the games.
I actually wonder if they even considered that ND LOST to MD last week also.

And then MD lost to unranked Nebraska and Maryland's AP ranking did not change.

 

[maple]

I expected a drop down to MAYBE 5, but I’m a bit surprised by this. Not that it matters anyway. All that matters is who is #1 at the end of the season.

TBH, I’m sure that come March the Huskies will be a 1 seed.

Edit: I concur that the AP voters are certainly …. “Unreliable”, to be nice.

 

[TCC Kid]

Just about what everyone was expecting???
The Good Guys drop below Ohio State, Indiana and ND

2024-25 Women's College Basketball Rankings - ESPN

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www.espn.com

Rankings are an ego trip for some fans, of some teams. Coaches, if they are any good, know where their team ranks, right now. If coaching does its job, they will be a different team in mid march.
I'm darn happy with these kids right now. ND, love em or hate em, played well and executed well. Will Uconn be a full roster on the next meeting? The best thing those ranking have to view with Uconn is its roster, their schedule. It's a long season and just beginning.
I have large shaker of salt, containing large salt chunks, I take a hand full with these early rankings.

 

[TCC Kid]

I'm still waiting for the real (Boneyard) poll to come out. Also waiting for this coming Sunday to see how UConn does against the Irish-killing Terps.

The game plan for the Terps has been set. The image is ND's "hands on" approach. the Burlesques mode, (bump and grind) in the post, get into Uconn's heads early. If the Terps can score as easily as ND did, it could be a long day. I suspect, if all are well, BIG IF, Geno will be playing 5 against 7 practice players using ND's Football.

 

[huskeynut]

Not really worried about the drop. UConn was going to lose at least one game. Too bad is was to the Golden Domers.

ND won't stay up there. Neither will tOSU. Indian will loose as will a lot of others. Let's see what things look like come February.