games. Also the narrative of past success and giving no advantage is wild. You can see at the first of the year teams with only loses being ranked. And teams who beat them not ranked. It's not based just on past success. It's based off brands.
Also who said anything about people talking about sports. It feels like you are having arguments with other people and are applying it to me. Rankings and talking about sports isn't mutually exclusive. I have no idea where you are coming from.
How about this. Why don't you tell me how having rankings coming out in week 6 hurts anybody?
It sure helps a bunch of teams who deserve it.
P.S. I'm talking about the AP and Coaches. Not sure why I have to say this, it should be obvious.