Drew Thurman (12:14 pm)

In the latest ESPN article by Mark Schlabach, Ohio State has received the preseason number one ranking. This is not totally uncommon among the preseason rankings, and I have seen several that have put us at the top. The question is though, do we deserve a number one ranking?

Believe me I hear it everyday from many of my friends, "How are you guys preseason number one?" I really have no good response for this question because I am not sure we really do deserve to be preseason number 1. Now don't get me wrong, I realize that the Buckeyes have some incredible talent this year. I realize that we played an LSU team that was just better than us last year. I also realize though, that we have lost two straight National Championship games.

So in my honest opinion, I am not sure we should get the number one spot. Besides USC I think we have one of the easiest roads to get to the National Championship Game, but I am not sure we are the best team out there. Teams like Georgia and Oklahoma are loaded with talent as well. My personal favorite of the two is the Georgia Bulldogs. I really think that Georgia may be the best team out there. I know I hate it too, another SEC team! It's tough for me to pick them, but honestly they are probably the best team out there.

So, I do feel the Buckeyes are loaded. I also feel they are one of the best 3 or 4 teams in the country, but probably not preseaon number one. Of course they have shot to win it all, and who knows maybe the third time will be our charm. With that said, I could do without this bulleye on our backs! 

I would love to hear what you guys think...

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