With MAC Football Media Day talking place tomorrow in Detroit, NewsFlashes recaps several of the preseason magazines and where they pick the 2009 Golden Flashes.
Kent State: 5th in MAC East
MAC East Champion: Ohio
MAC West Champion: Central Michigan
Athlon
Kent State: 6th in MAC East
MAC East Champion: Buffalo
MAC West Champion: Central Michigan
The Sporting News
Kent State: 7th in MAC East
MAC East Champion: Buffalo
MAC West Champion: Western Michigan
Lindy
Kent State: 4th in MAC East
MAC East Champion: Buffalo
MAC West Champion: Central Michigan
USA Today
Kent State: 4th in MAC East
MAC East Champion: Buffalo
MAC West Champion: Central Michigan
Kent State: 6th in MAC East
MAC East Champion: Buffalo
MAC West Champion: Central Michigan
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Fine by me, I think some players read too much into preseason rankings and let it get into their head. Conversely, having a low preseason ranking could make some players play with a chip on their shoulder.
i agree Marc, flying under the radar has advantages. Hopefully Kent will have a solid year.
When has being "underestimated" ever worked out for this program before?
When has "high expectations" worked out for this team?