Embracing Volatility In The Rankings Process [D1 Daily]

On this episode of the D1 Daily podcast, Burkie addresses the alleged hypocrisy in his identifying a "predicted" player of the year candidate (Ace Reese). The guys also discuss the natural tension in adjusting (or not adjusting) early-season rankings for teams like Auburn, Mississippi State, and Vanderbilt. Finally, Kole Klecker of Arizona State is discussed among several "Hey Now" moments.00:39 - Welcome Back05:05 - Roons' Fence-Straddling Strategy07:42 - Midweek 'Hey Now' Spotlight10:10 - More Midweek 'Hey Now's'12:17 - Rankings Volatility vs. 'Poll Mechanics': How Much Should Week 1 Matter?15:28 - Early-Season Re-Ranking Examples18:01 - So Should We Be More Aggressive With Our Early-Season Takes?19:46 - Vanderbilt Weekend Takeaways21:07 - Tennessee Reality Check24:24 - "Real Dude" Alerts On Our Radar26:32 - ACC & Poll Mechanics28:10 - Florida's Kyle Jones Is Back29:14 - A Look At Arizona State's Landon Hairston32:34 - Big 12 Reassessment: Maybe It's Top-Heavy?33:27 - Why College Baseball Hooks Fans35:25 - Closing ThoughtsD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!SUBSCRIBEApple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-AppleSpotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9DqYouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-subSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.