Nick Saban's team starts the season at #1 on my 2012 ballot. Marvin Gentry-US PRESSWIRE
I'm really not a big fan of preseason polls. Instead I prefer to see teams play and then decide on the rankings. However, I also understand that you have to start somewhere so for that reason I humbly submit to you my 2012 BlogPoll preseason ballot. Throughout the season I'll be posting my ballot here on Mondays for your viewing and discussion. Who knows, you might even be able to change my mind on some things.
Crimson and Cream Machine Ballot - Top 10
| Rank | Team | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama Crimson Tide | |
| 2 | LSU Tigers | |
| 3 | USC Trojans | |
| 4 | Oklahoma Sooners | |
| 5 | Oregon Ducks | |
| 6 | Florida St. Seminoles | |
| 7 | Michigan Wolverines | |
| 8 | Georgia Bulldogs | |
| 9 | West Virginia Mountaineers | |
| 10 | South Carolina Gamecocks |
I honestly feel like the top three are interchangeable but Bama should get the nod until someone proves otherwise. Don't underestimate the loss of the Honey Badger to LSU but even at that they will still be in the hunt for the SEC crown which subsequently puts them in the hunt for the BCS title as well. USC is solid up front on both sides of the ball but depth is a bit of a concern.
Oklahoma and Oregon are also interchangeable with the Sooners also having depth issues up front but bitterness over a horrendous onside kick call six years ago a fourth year starter at QB gives them the edge over the Ducks. The rest is pretty much just a crap shoot based on opinion and predictions.
Check out the full ballot after the jump.
Crimson and Cream Machine Ballot
| Rank | Team | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama Crimson Tide | |
| 2 | LSU Tigers | |
| 3 | USC Trojans | |
| 4 | Oklahoma Sooners | |
| 5 | Oregon Ducks | |
| 6 | Florida St. Seminoles | |
| 7 | Michigan Wolverines | |
| 8 | Georgia Bulldogs | |
| 9 | West Virginia Mountaineers | |
| 10 | South Carolina Gamecocks |
12 Arkansas Razorbacks
13 Michigan St. Spartans
14 Nebraska Cornhuskers
15 Clemson Tigers
16 Virginia Tech Hokies
17 Ohio St. Buckeyes
18 TCU Horned Frogs
19 Kansas St. Wildcats
20 Florida Gators
21 Texas Longhorns
22 Oklahoma St. Cowboys
23 Stanford Cardinal
24 Boise St. Broncos
25 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
SB Nation BlogPoll College Football Top 25 Rankings "
Next Five Out
26. Louisville
27. Auburn
28. Utah
29. Georgia
30. Baylor
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