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I hate preseason polls. I hate them more than you hate your rival or the media hates your favorite team.
I understand the purpose they serve. They get people talking about college football and give fans something to crow about or be angry with in the weeks leading up to the season finally starting. (Hell, we do one, too.) The media pays attention to them because the consumer -- you -- cares, and we're here to serve you.