Ranking the Future BIG12

[surly]

This is one of those make me feel good threads while I take a shot at my rivals. They're always funny but get a star for creative writing.

 

[CloneGuy8]

1. OSU
2. Baylor
3. Cincinnati
4. ISU
5. Houston
6. BYU
7. UCF
8. TCU
9. WVU
10. KSU
11. Tech
12. Kansas

 

[CloniesForLife]

This is one of those make me feel good threads while I take a shot at my rivals. They're always funny but get a star for creative writing.

Who's taking shots? Don't you start ranking threads all the time?

 

[CyValley]

Cincy isn’t going to have it so easy anymore.

If we're comparing results, common denominator Notre Dame. Yeah, not the same season, but. . . . Game was at South Bend?

 

[ClonesFTW]

Houston has lost 4 straight bowl games but if Holgorsen can add "P5" to his recruiting pitches I think they will be a 7+ win team in the B12.

 

[surly]

Who's taking shots? Don't you start ranking threads all the time?

Mine have some basis in reality. This is just a feel-good Cy thread.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Remember when we jumped over KSU to go the CWB against ND a couple years ago? Good times.

 

[CloniesForLife]

Mine have some basis in reality. This is just a feel-good Cy thread.

Lol ok

 

[surly]

Remember when we jumped over KSU to go the CWB against ND a couple years ago? Good times.

Ya, how'd that work out for you?

 

[Cyclonepride]

I was listening to Woody and Stans on the FART talk about the future BIG12 and it got me thinking about where ISU sits in the pecking order. Below are my rankings of where the programs are at IMO.

1. Ok State: I debated between the top 2 for awhile but ultimately decided on this for #1. Gundy doesn't seem to be going anywhere and has shown he can adapt. They have been very good for a long time.
2. Baylor: I hate putting them this high but it is hard to argue against. They have survived multiple coaching changes and have still been very good. Aranda seems like he wants to stick around and is a really good coach.
3. Cincy: They made the playoffs so I have a hard time putting them any lower. It will be interesting to see what happens when they move up into a tougher conference.
4. ISU: The program has been elevated. If recruiting continues to improve and Campbell sticks around we could definitely move up.
5. BYU: I'm sure BYU fans would argue they are above ISU but I would like them to prove it in a league first.
6. TCU: Shown they can compete at a high level.
7. K-State: Klieman isn't Snyder but I think he is solid.
8. WVU: Could see them being jumped by Houston and UCF in the next few years.
9. Houston: Potential is there. Let's see what happens in an elevated league.
10. UCF: See Houston
11. Tech: Lots of Texas competition in the league plus more from the SEC.
12. Kansas: Is Kansas

Interested in other people's thoughts.

Pretty close, but I think I'd rank ISU above Cincinnati, just because the level of competition week in and week out is going to change significantly, and that grind can wear you down if the quality of your depth isn't up to that of your competition.

 

[CyGuy5]

OSU
BU
ISU
Cincy
BYU
WVU
TCU
KSU
UCF
TTU
UH
KU

 

[CloniesForLife]

Pretty close, but I think I'd rank ISU above Cincinnati, just because the level of competition week in and week out is going to change significantly, and that grind can wear you down if the quality of your depth isn't up to that of your competition.

I think that's fair. I gave them they edge because they did make the playoffs. Only around a dozen teams can say that.

 

[CYCLNST8]

Mine have some basis in reality. This is just a feel-good Cy thread.

1. Kansas State (obviously)
2. Baylor
3. Oklahoma State
4. Cincinnati
5. Houston
6. BYU
7. West Virginia
8. Texas Tech
9. TCU
10. UCF
11. Iowa State
12. Kansas

Is that better, @surly ?

 

[Gunnerclone]

Ya, how'd that work out for you?

How did that work out for you lol?

 

[surly]

1. Kansas State (obviously)
2. Baylor
3. Oklahoma State
4. Cincinnati
5. Houston
6. BYU
7. West Virginia
8. Texas Tech
9. TCU
10. Memphis
11. Iowa State
12. Kansas

Is that better, @surly ?

It's probably just as valid as the rest of these self-service posts. I'm sorry for wasting time here. Out!

 

[MartyFine]

 

[MartyFine]

 

[CloneGuy8]

It's probably just as valid as the rest of these self-service posts. I'm sorry for wasting time here. Out!

Don't lose to an awful Texas team if you want more respect.

 

[HFCS]

I honestly think BYU is set up for most success. Fastest growing state that had a Pac 12 champ, MWC champ and #13 ranked independent in same year. Utah and BYU have both had seasons outside of a power conference where they could make an NC claim.

 

[Gunnerclone]

It's probably just as valid as the rest of these self-service posts. I'm sorry for wasting time here. Out!

You’ll be back, you always come back.