The Thread Length Preseason Poll: [[Team] 2015" Threads]

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When it comes to pre-season polls, many are interested, but mostly in the sense of rubbernecking drivers passing an accident on the other side of the turnpike. Here's one that almost everyone can dislike: ranking the teams by the number of pages in their "2015" threads. The main attraction is one can create this poll without knowing anything at all about the teams involved (well, I suppose that may not be all that different from the requirements for voting in some of the other polls). Here are the results as of 3/5/15 at 1:59 p.m.:

1. "Future for Stanford" -- 280 pages (admittedly, this isn't really fair, as the Stanford thread goes way, way back, not just 2015. But I'm hoping for seed money for a project I have in mind -- "Make nyline rich" -- so I don't want to offend any Cardinal alums). Stanford clearly will win it all in 2015.

2. "Nebraska 2015" -- 62 pages. I think many of those pages were devoted to how deep is the snow in Lincoln, so perhaps this one should be adjusted. Kidding. Put down the snow shovels.

3. "Wisconsin 2015" -- 42 pages. Anyone care to guess how many times "Carlini" is mentioned in that thread? How high can you count? .

4. "PSU 2015" -- 34 pages. Final Four, but not really close to the Finals. Then again, with boof, there's always a chance.

5. Hawaii -- 15 pages (originally overlooked -- unintentional oversight, Wahine fans -- please forgive!)

6. "Minnesota 2015" -- 14 pages. This one is a bit of a surprise (from a polling standpoint) -- but those Gopher fans are loyal and, apparently, chatty.

7. "Jim McLaughlin/Why did he bail?" -- 14 pages; "Washington 2015" -- 8 pages. OK, the Jim McLaughlin thread isn't specifically a "Washington 2015" thread, but an argument could be made that the two should be combined. So I've compromised -- putting them after Minnesota's 14 pages, but ahead of Texas.

8. "Texas 2015" -- 12 pages. Those Longhorns are surprisingly reticent.

9. "Illinois 2015" -- 10 pages. The Illini have a shot at moving into the top five, but Final Four looks like a stretch.

10. "UCI 2015" -- 3 pages.

10. "Florida State 2015" -- 3 pages.

So that's the Top 10/11. Check it out at the end of the season for accuracy.

[Vballin]

Love it. Guess we will see how accurate it is lol

[WahineFan44]

You forgot Hawaii 2015... Which has 15 pages

[vbprisoner]

Based on your methodology for #6 JMAC, you need to include at #3 with 61 pages Where's Brianna Holman land which just was surpassed by Nebraska today. To be fair this could also be split between Nebraska and Penn State which would then Have Penn State jump Wisconsin.

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Mar 5, 2015 14:26:23 GMT -5 vbprisoner said:

Based on your methodology for #6 JMAC, you need to include at #3 with 61 pages Where's Brianna Holman land which just was surpassed by Nebraska today. To be fair this could also be split between Nebraska and Penn State which would then Have Penn State jump Wisconsin.

I've added Hawaii -- which I accidentally omitted -- haste makes waste (and angry Wahine fans) . As to the "Where's Brianna Holman Gonna Land" thread, I considered that, but initially there were several contenders (including Washington), then it devolved to a considerable extent to a discussion of whether transfer waivers should, or should not, be granted. Plus, as I recall, there were at least 15 pages on how much snow does Lincoln get in an average May-June period. Kidding. Put down your shovels, Husker fans (but keep them handy ).

[volleyvolleyfan]

As a Florida State fan. I am glad to see that FSU took the #10 spot.. as I predict they will be ranked pre season 2015 coaches poll within the top 10-15 rank..

I believe they will have a solid season as Coach Poole has once again scheduled strong Pre-Conference (always good for the RPI.. given they must pull out strong wins)

Conference Play for 2015 will see FSU-UNC-Duke once again fighting it out at the top.

[c4ndlelight]

Mar 5, 2015 15:05:38 GMT -5 volleyvolleyfan said:

As a Florida State fan. I am glad to see that FSU took the #10 spot.. as I predict they will be ranked pre season 2015 coaches poll within the top 10-15 rank..

I believe they will have a solid season as Coach Poole has once again scheduled strong Pre-Conference (always good for the RPI.. given they must pull out strong wins)

Conference Play for 2015 will see FSU-UNC-Duke once again fighting it out at the top.

I do not think this poll means what you think it means

[vbprisoner]

Mar 5, 2015 14:39:25 GMT -5 @nyline said:

Mar 5, 2015 14:26:23 GMT -5 vbprisoner said:

Based on your methodology for #6 JMAC, you need to include at #3 with 61 pages Where's Brianna Holman land which just was surpassed by Nebraska today. To be fair this could also be split between Nebraska and Penn State which would then Have Penn State jump Wisconsin.

I've added Hawaii -- which I accidentally omitted -- haste makes waste (and angry Wahine fans) . As to the "Where's Brianna Holman Gonna Land" thread, I considered that, but initially there were several contenders (including Washington), then it devolved to a considerable extent to a discussion of whether transfer waivers should, or should not, be granted. Plus, as I recall, there were at least 15 pages on how much snow does Lincoln get in an average May-June period. Kidding. Put down your shovels, Husker fans (but keep them handy ).

The Duke thread has 3 pages too, and actually more Posts than UCI. Even though I do not think either is a top 10 team the only reason I bring it up is because Duke would have a better chance of that miracle.

[vup]

I like that this post is as of 1:59 pm

[gnu2vball]

I think Stanford fans deserve credit for remaining focused for over four years. It is interesting that the thread's first post mentions the graduation of a class without an NCAA Championship. That trend has continued along with the thread.

Which will end first?

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Mar 5, 2015 15:35:18 GMT -5 vbprisoner said:

Mar 5, 2015 14:39:25 GMT -5 @nyline said:

I've added Hawaii -- which I accidentally omitted -- haste makes waste (and angry Wahine fans) . As to the "Where's Brianna Holman Gonna Land" thread, I considered that, but initially there were several contenders (including Washington), then it devolved to a considerable extent to a discussion of whether transfer waivers should, or should not, be granted. Plus, as I recall, there were at least 15 pages on how much snow does Lincoln get in an average May-June period. Kidding. Put down your shovels, Husker fans (but keep them handy ).

The Duke thread has 3 pages too, and actually more Posts than UCI. Even though I do not think either is a top 10 team the only reason I bring it up is because Duke would have a better chance of that miracle.

I will only include Duke in this poll if they add one (or both) of two cheers that simply beg to be made: "Duke Power!" and "Smoke 'em Duke"

From Duke University Libraries webpage: "The Duke name is often associated with the tobacco business. After serving in the Civil War, Washington Duke returned to his North Carolina farm, now the Duke Homestead in Durham, and began growing tobacco. His firm — W. Duke, Sons, and Company — became a major producer of tobacco goods. Being smart entrepreneurs, the Dukes branched out into other businesses such as textiles and hydroelectric power.

James Buchanan Duke was the most financially successful member of the family. He made two fortunes — the first in tobacco and the second in hydroelectric power.
In 1904, he and his associates founded what has become the Duke Power Company. Now a part of Duke Energy, the power company provides electricity to families and businesses in North and South Carolina. Part of the money the company makes is given back to the people of the Carolinas through The Duke Endowment, the charitable trust that James B. Duke created in 1924.

The Duke Endowment is distinct from Duke University and is not Duke University's endowment. The Duke Endowment's office is in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since 1925, it has given more than a billion dollars to the people of North and South Carolina. The Duke Endowment makes gifts to support child care, churches, higher education and hospitals in the Carolinas. Duke University, named for the family, is one of four schools that receive funds from the Duke Endowment. The others are Johnson C. Smith University, Davidson College, and Furman University."

[akbar]

I would add this to the Stanford thread.

Baby's name - "2012" or just "12" if George Costanza hasn't claimed it.

[Boof1224]

I think considering it was psu fan that started Holman post they should all go to penn state. Hahahahah.

[bigfan]

Mar 5, 2015 14:17:38 GMT -5 @nyline said:

7.

"Jim McLaughlin/Why did he bail?" -- 14 pages; "Washington 2015" -- 8 pages. OK, the Jim McLaughlin thread isn't specifically a "Washington 2015" thread, but an argument could be made that the two should be combined. So I've compromised -- putting them after Minnesota's 14 pages, but ahead of Texas.

I could change the title of the "Jim McLaughlin/Why did he bail?" thread to "McLaughlin quits Washington! WHY?

[gnu2vball]

Mar 5, 2015 17:11:58 GMT -5 bigfan said:

Mar 5, 2015 14:17:38 GMT -5 @nyline said:

7.

"Jim McLaughlin/Why did he bail?" -- 14 pages; "Washington 2015" -- 8 pages. OK, the Jim McLaughlin thread isn't specifically a "Washington 2015" thread, but an argument could be made that the two should be combined. So I've compromised -- putting them after Minnesota's 14 pages, but ahead of Texas.

I could change the title of the "Jim McLaughlin/Why did he bail?" thread to "McLaughlin quits Washington! WHY?

Has there ever been a definitive answer to that question?