META: HTTV Thoughts & Reactions
Like most of you that were in the office July 5th and 6th, I spent about 70% of my time at work reading the digital HTTV that came via email. So, what did you think? Any sections surprise you? Any predictions floor you from the round table? Any opponent previews give you a different thought about how that game will go?
I backed this year but not sure I got the link to download the digital copy. Was that only available at a certain backing level?
Check your email for anything from Kickstarter. I backed the $18 book only one and got the email on July 3. Was called project update #2 or something.
Thanks, found it!
Waiting for the hard copy to arrive
#NoSpoilers
Couple thoughts: I was a little disappointed to see Brian dismiss Vilain's chances of playing this year so readily. I had a lot of high hopes for him, considering he's not that far behind Solomon in terms of his recruiting accolades.
They've got a legitimate shot at having the #1 defense in the country, even by fancystats.
After reading this preview and seeing all the guys who are projecting to have a big, positive impact on this team, I really people need to step away from the "not enough starz" ledge that some seem to be on. So many of these guys who look like they're going to have a shot at all conference or better ratings were 3.5 star or less recruits. Even Devin Bush was a fringe 4 star yet he plays like a 5 star.
Yes to this. There's an article in this morning's Detroit News reviewing the 2015 (transitional) and 2016 recruiting classes. The hit rate on the 2016 class is incredible. Looks like most of the class will be significant contributors to this year's team. Very few misses. I've been fully on the Harbaugh bandwagon since his hiring was announced...and my confidence in what he's building hasn't budged. In five years, we'll look back at last season as being an anomaly.
Just imagine if the 2017 class hits at the same rate
Or if the 2017 class hits as hard as UCF.
Sorry, had to do it.
The defensive hit rate in 2016 is unbelievable... it seems like every single guy hit regardless of ranking. The offense however was not as absurd.
Thanks for this. I'm not a DetNews subscriber and would have missed this. Found the URL:
I haven't read the whole thing yet, just the positional previews, but it really does show that if we can get a few things to go well *coughOLINEcough* we could be in the playoff hunt.
Well, it does seem that Vegas has us with the 3rd best odds for winning the Big Ten title, ahead of PSU and msu and after osu/Wisco, and 2nd best odds from the Big Ten to make the CFP (after osu)
Wisconsin get's second best odds automatically because they default to the best odds to make the B1G title game because the B1G west is a, capital-J, Joke. But yeah, that sounds about right.
Thanks for the minor correction. Vegas says that Michigan has the 2nd best odds amongst Big Ten teams of WINNING the CFP. I've bolded the Big Ten teams (plus nd) below and, oh, look. Michigan plays them all...
https://www.landof10.com/big-ten/college-football-2019-national-championship-odds-picks-alabama-georgia-ohio-state
Alabama 11/4
Clemson 6/1
Georgia 15/2
Ohio State 15/2
Michigan 9/1
Penn State 11/1
Oklahoma 18/1
Auburn 20/1
Texas 20/1
Miami 22/1
Wisconsin 22/1
LSU 25/1
Michigan State 25/1
Notre Dame 33/1
Thank you for reminding me that my digital copy came last week. I suppose that's what happens when I drink my way through a holiday week.
Welp, my work productivity level just went down DRAMATICALLY today.
I dont need no HTTV to not be productive at work.
I'm out of the country this summer so I didn't back this year, forgetting about the digital copy. Is there any way to just buy the digital edition? I looked around but only see the paper copy and no mention of digital with those orders.
Yeah we'll have that in the store soon (just some work I have to do).
The Kindle Edition is live now however.
Thanks, didn't realize it was on kindle.
Hi Seth,
I backed and am having trouble figuring out how to get HTTV on my Kindle. Is there a specific link for it? I didn't see it on the kickstarter site.
Thanks
I figured it out in case anyone needs help. This is probably way more steps then needed, but I sent it to Google Drive and then sent it to Kindle but didn't convert it to Kindle format (I left it as a PDF). Anyway it works now so there's your update on whether I can read HTTV.
The Kindle Edition is a separate thing I didn't offer on the Kickstarter because there's no good way (that Amazon is cool with) to distribute it.
I thought it was great and appreciate the time and effort that go into it. I also really enjoy the slightly tangential stories (e.g. history of the banner and the '42 UM:ND game). It's a great preseason read and for anyone who is on the fence (if such a person exists) spending the time/money I highly recommend.
Only part of the way through it, but the Nebraska write up should have opened by denoting them as the 1997 runners-up instead of 1997 co-champs. Pretty good so far otherwise.
Really liked Seth's opening editorial, probably in some part because it aligns with my view.
Only through a bit of it, but Brian's write-up for Sam McKeon was worth the price alone.
"Goals for 2018 include development into a clear plus blocker, exploration of his not-at-all-shabby vertical speed, and not taking any handoffs."
*Sean
I only read the hard copy version unless I happen to be traveling before I have the hard copy. Has it been sent yet?
No the printer was off last week so they're just making the plates today.
No spoilers! I'm waiting for my hard copy.
The defense is going to be really g____
Gumbo?
Gross?
I downloaded the PDF from the link but sadly I am the jackass who has only just started reading it about a week later as last week was kind of crazy despite the holiday.
That said, I took today off, and I am going through the position previews - so far, so good.
#nospoilers
But this is my favorite HTTV yet. Oh, wait, I say that every year. NM.