Playoff Teams?

[dal4018]

You think the MEAC could get three teams into the playoffs which would be the third team NC Central possibly along with Bethune Cookman and North Carolina A&T.

How do you figure NCCU has any chance?? At 4-5, the ONLY way they can make is if they get the auto and they already have two losses and there are five teams with 1 loss. There is no way all five finish with 2 losses. C'mon Dal, this is crazy even for you. BTW, sorry for all the punctuation.

I was asking a question Tribe Quest said that the MEAC could get three teams in the FCS playoffs I said could that third team be NC Central.Right now Bethune and North Carolina A&T could get in.

[89Hen]

How do you figure NCCU has any chance?? At 4-5, the ONLY way they can make is if they get the auto and they already have two losses and there are five teams with 1 loss. There is no way all five finish with 2 losses. C'mon Dal, this is crazy even for you. BTW, sorry for all the punctuation.

I was asking a question Tribe Quest said that the MEAC could get three teams in the FCS playoffs I said could that third team be NC Central.Right now Bethune and North Carolina A&T could get in.

I guess you missed my picks that caused the uproar: SCState, Bethune, NCAT. SCState has an inside track to the auto.

[BDKJMU]

-MVFC, while clearly the top conference isn't going to get 5 of their 10 teams in. Maybe not 4. Could very well end up with 3 in and 4 teams at 7-5/6-6.
-Big Sky isn't going to get 5 teams in. Not a lock for 4. Of those 6 Big Sky teams with 6+ wins, 5 of them played a Div II, and ID St played 2. Plus a lot of them have to still play each other over the next 3 weeks. They're not going to have 5 teams with 8 Div 1 wins, and maybe not 4.
-Southland might not get 3 teams in. I see 3 with 8 Div I wins: SELA, MCNeese and SHSU. SHSU has to win out to get to 8-4 and they have that Div II loss.
-MEAC isn't going to get 3.

WAG:
MVFC: 4
Big Sky 4
CAA 4
Southland 2
Big South: 2
OVC 2
MEAC 2
Southern 1
NEC 1
Patriot 1
Pioneer 1

I think trying to pick a field on how many any conference "should" get is folly and you need to look at the actual situations. Several of the conferences will help themselves with "upsets" and several will hurt themselves. Obviously a lot still has to play out, but IMO there will be at-large teams in this year with pretty bad resumes.

Mostly agreed. But when you start looking at individual teams there are countless scenarios. Trying to pick the # of teams per conference right now might be folly, but trying to pick the exact 24 teams is even more folly.

[89Hen]

Mostly agreed. But when you start looking at individual teams there are countless scenarios. Trying to pick the # of teams per conference right now might be folly, but trying to pick the exact 24 teams is even more folly.

They are both folly, but by picking the teams, you start to see who really can make it. I think you actually did that, but just didn't say who the teams were... "6 Big Sky teams with 6+ wins, 5 of them played a Div II, and ID St played 2. Plus a lot of them have to still play each other over the next 3 weeks. They're not going to have 5 teams with 8 Div 1 wins, and maybe not 4."... you could easily say who the 4 will be.

[dal4018]

I was asking a question Tribe Quest said that the MEAC could get three teams in the FCS playoffs I said could that third team be NC Central.Right now Bethune and North Carolina A&T could get in.

I guess you missed my picks that caused the uproar: SCState, Bethune, NCAT. SCState has an inside track to the auto.

They are going to have to get by Bethune first.The Wildcats are still ranked nationally.If my Eagles from NCCU had pulled the upset they might have knocked the Wildcats from the top 25.After losing to SC St 20-14 you can best believe Bethune will have payback on their minds when playoffs roll around.

[89Hen]

I guess you missed my picks that caused the uproar: SCState, Bethune, NCAT. SCState has an inside track to the auto.

They are going to have to get by Bethune first.The Wildcats are still ranked nationally.If my Eagles from NCCU had pulled the upset they might have knocked the Wildcats from the top 25.

SCState has already beaten Bethune and NCAT.

[dal4018]

They are going to have to get by Bethune first.The Wildcats are still ranked nationally.If my Eagles from NCCU had pulled the upset they might have knocked the Wildcats from the top 25.

SCState has already beaten Bethune and NCAT.

Yes I know but don't think these two schools don't have payback on their minds when the post season rolls around.The school that SC St is probably thinking about is my aforementioned alma mater NCCU we beat them 48-35!!!!!

[89Hen]

SCState has already beaten Bethune and NCAT.

Yes I know but don't think these two schools don't have payback on their minds when the post season rolls around.The school that SC St is probably thinking about is my aforementioned alma mater NCCU we beat them 48-35!!!!!

Dal, I have no idea what the hell you are talking about. All I'm saying is that SC State has the inside track to become the MEAC automatic bid because they are 4-1 and have already beaten NCAT and Bethune, the teams that are most likely to be tied with the end of the season. Seems you just made a mistake on the schedule but won't admit to it. Post season... these teams won't meet in the post season. They will all be eliminated first round.

[dal4018]

Yes I know but don't think these two schools don't have payback on their minds when the post season rolls around.The school that SC St is probably thinking about is my aforementioned alma mater NCCU we beat them 48-35!!!!!

Dal, I have no idea what the hell you are talking about. All I'm saying is that SC State has the inside track to become the MEAC automatic bid because they are 4-1 and have already beaten NCAT and Bethune, the teams that are most likely to be tied with the end of the season. Seems you just made a mistake on the schedule but won't admit to it. Post season... these teams won't meet in the post season. They will all be eliminated first round.

Okay I made a mistake I wonder who SC St will face in FCS playoffs maybe they will get another shot at Coastal Carolina????

[89Hen]

Dal, I have no idea what the hell you are talking about. All I'm saying is that SC State has the inside track to become the MEAC automatic bid because they are 4-1 and have already beaten NCAT and Bethune, the teams that are most likely to be tied with the end of the season. Seems you just made a mistake on the schedule but won't admit to it. Post season... these teams won't meet in the post season. They will all be eliminated first round.

Okay I made a mistake I wonder who SC St will face in FCS playoffs maybe they will get another shot at Coastal Carolina????

A likely candidate, but if Coastal runs the table, they could very well get a seed, or at the very least get to skip the play-in round. I don't see any way SCState would miss the play-in. They would get a CAA, NEC, Big South... team.

[dal4018]

Yes I know but don't think these two schools don't have payback on their minds when the post season rolls around.The school that SC St is probably thinking about is my aforementioned alma mater NCCU we beat them 48-35!!!!!

Dal, I have no idea what the hell you are talking about. All I'm saying is that SC State has the inside track to become the MEAC automatic bid because they are 4-1 and have already beaten NCAT and Bethune, the teams that are most likely to be tied with the end of the season. Seems you just made a mistake on the schedule but won't admit to it. Post season... these teams won't meet in the post season. They will all be eliminated first round.

I think that the coach for NCAT cost them that game vs SC St by being conservative he has a world class sprinter on his squad Desmond Lawrence all-American 100M but he does not use his game breaking abilities enough in my opinion.He is a run happy fanatic.

[dal4018]

Okay I made a mistake I wonder who SC St will face in FCS playoffs maybe they will get another shot at Coastal Carolina????

A likely candidate, but if Coastal runs the table, they could very well get a seed, or at the very least get to skip the play-in round. I don't see any way SCState would miss the play-in. They would get a CAA, NEC, Big South... team.

Okay can hardly wait for the selection show on ESPN.SC St is another team that needs to open ,up its dormant passing attack they have a guy on their ,squad that could possibly cause matchup problems if they meet the Chanticleers again say hello to WR Taquan West 6-4 210 don't know what type of footspeed he has????If he were at a pass happy school like Jackson St or Eastern Illinois you would definitely know who he is.

[jackrabbit]

UNH national champs

[89Hen]

Norfolk almost did everyone outside of the MEAC a favor by knocking off Bethune last night, but BC held on for a 13-7 win.

[YoUDeeMan]

say hello to WR Taquan West 6-4 210 don't know what type of footspeed he has????If he were at a pass happy school like Jackson St or Eastern Illinois you would definitely know who he is.

[YoUDeeMan]

Dal, I have no idea what the hell you are talking about.

Why does this seem like a surprise to you?

[Aho Old Guy]

So we're on the same planet here...you're selecting 3 MEAC teams???

3 each to the CAA and MEAC. Sounds about right, since the MEAC is 1-8 against the CAA this year, including NC A&T's 17-12 drubbing of mighty Elon.

Big words from a 'playoff contender' who (on their own home turf!) squeezed past Elon 17-7.

[bucs90]

The Big South deserves 2 and should get it but CSU doesnt have a prayer unless the beat Liberty. If they do and then obviously lose to Georgia next week they'd finish 8-4 with losses to UGA, Vandy, Coastal and Presbyterian. Biggest wins would be Liberty and I guess Citadel.

But beating Liberty is a HUGE task for us.

[Ibanez]

The Big South deserves 2 and should get it but CSU doesnt have a prayer unless the beat Liberty. If they do and then obviously lose to Georgia next week they'd finish 8-4 with losses to UGA, Vandy, Coastal and Presbyterian. Biggest wins would be Liberty and I guess Citadel.

But beating Liberty is a HUGE task for us.

With all due respect, guess again. The Citadel is a personal victory.

[Gil Dobie]

-MVFC, while clearly the top conference isn't going to get 5 of their 10 teams in. Maybe not 4. Could very well end up with 3 in and 4 teams at 7-5/6-6.

There is a very good chance that 5 MVFC teams will have 8 wins. Going to be tough to pick from those teams.

[dal4018]

Norfolk almost did everyone outside of the MEAC a favor by knocking off Bethune last night, but BC held on for a 13-7 win.

Kicking myself for missing this near upset!!!!!

[dal4018]

say hello to WR Taquan West 6-4 210 don't know what type of footspeed he has????If he were at a pass happy school like Jackson St or Eastern Illinois you would definitely know who he is.

This guy has legit talent its a shame its being waisted playing for a conservative SC State.If he were at.another school his numbers would be off the chart.

[dal4018]

Dal, I have no idea what the hell you are talking about.

Why does this seem like a surprise to you?

Whatever
Cluck you!!!!

[Ibanez]

This guy has legit talent its a shame its being waisted playing for a conservative SC State.If he were at.another school his numbers would be off the chart.

At least he's using commas and periods.

[dbackjon]

Auto-bids:
NAU
CCU
UNH
SCSU
NDSU
Bryant
JSU
Fordham
San Diego
UTC
SELA

At-Large Locks: (if they win out. EWU is only one a lock regardless of winning out)
EWU
Richmond
Villanova
B-CU
Illinois State
Northern Iowa
Eastern Kentucky

At-Large Bubble (6 more at-larges at stake - my predicted 6 in bold)
Cal-Poly
Montana
Montana State
Idaho State
Liberty
JMU
YSU
ISUb
SDSU
Sacred Heart
Bucknell
McNeese
SHSU
SFA

Last Spot came down between 8-4 Montana/Montana State winner*, 8-4 Liberty, 8-4 YSU, 9-2 Bucknell, 8-4 McNeese, or 8-4 SHSU



*footnote for Idaho Grads - winner of UM/MSU will be 8-4 and on the bubble, loser will be 7-5 and out.