54321Newcomb's Ballot for Week 9 of 2018-19
Submitted on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 6:56PM EST
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Michigan
|
Michigan is undefeated, Duke isn't |
| 2 |
Duke
|
The Blue Devils are legit, but have 1 loss |
| 3 |
Tennessee
|
The Vols have a chance to make some noise in March, expect them to win the SEC outright |
| 4 |
Virginia
|
Pretty weak non-conference schedule, let's see what the Cavs do in ACC play |
| 5 |
Nevada
|
Nevada looks unstoppable, I expect the Wolfpack to win-out |
| 6 |
Kansas
|
The Jayhawks look very solid but tend to play down to their opponents |
| 7 |
Gonzaga
|
2 losses to elite teams, otherwise the Zags are blowing out their opponents, plus the Duke win is always nice |
| 8 |
Florida State
|
Only 1 loss in a tough non-conference schedule, the Seminoles are the real deal |
| 9 |
Virginia Tech
|
The ACC is going to be tough this year, virtual tie with Florida St. in my eyes |
| 10 |
Texas Tech
|
I expect Tech to challenge Kansas for the Big 12 title |
| 11 |
Marquette
|
In my eyes severely underrated, some huge wins against Buffalo, Wisconsin, and Kansas St. |
| 12 |
Ohio State
|
Potent offense with some very quality road wins, including 2 Big Ten games |
| 13 |
Michigan State
|
Like the ACC, the Big Ten is a very tough conference. The Spartans can leapfrog the Buckeyes with a win on Saturday |
| 14 |
North Carolina
|
Huge win over Gonzaga keeps the 3 loss Tarheels in the top 15 |
| 15 |
Auburn
|
With a relatively weak non-conference schedule the Tigers need to prove themselves in SEC play |
| 16 |
NC State
|
The Wolfpack have flown under the radar, but are looking like a very serious squad |
| 17 |
Kentucky
|
Seton Hall hurts, but the UNC win keeps the Wildcats in the top 20 |
| 18 |
Oklahoma
|
Oklahoma is criminally underrated, the Sooners will prove their place in Big 12 play |
| 19 |
Mississippi State
|
No huge wins, just a solid team overall with 1 loss to a very good Arizona St. team |
| 20 |
Buffalo
|
Buffalo is serious this year, expect a deep tournament run in March |
| 21 |
Houston
|
Undefeated with a win over Oregon, UH will win the AAC this year |
| 22 |
Wisconsin
|
Western Kentucky? Ouch. |
| 23 |
Seton Hall
|
Big win of St. John’s, the Pirates could shake things up in the Big East |
| 24 |
Arizona State
|
Tough loss to Princeton, but the Sun Devils are in a class of their own in the weak Pac-12 |
| 25 |
Minnesota
|
The Gophers have solid wins over Washington, Texas A&M, and Nebraska. They could make some noise in the Big Ten |