... right? They give an accurate analysis of what's going to happen during the season, don't they? They help predict national champions, right? They are a precursor to the final rankings, aren't they?

Well, maybe. Or, maybe preseason rankings serve an entirely different purpose. A purpose that has little to do with potential national champions or final rankings.

I make the bold suggestion that preseason rankings serve only one real purpose: to keep fans, like me, pacified until the season begins.

Let's face it. It's a long, hot drought until September (or August if your team starts early). Hardcore fans spend that time doing two things: searching You Tube for tribute videos and scouring preseason rankings while dreaming of what ...

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