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Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:10 am
by Vidav
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OGDEN, UTAH (July 17, 2012) - Two-time defending Big Sky Conference football co-champion Montana State has been selected first by the media and the coaches in the 2012 preseason polls.
The polls were released Tuesday at the Summer Kickoff in Park City, Utah.
Rob Ash’s Montana State squad, which has gone 7-1 in conference each of the past two seasons and advanced to the playoffs, earned seven first-place votes in the coaches’ poll and a total of 136 points. In the media poll, the Bobcats received 30 of 40 first-place votes and 502 total points.
Eastern Washington, the 2010 Division I National Champion, was selected second in both polls, while perennial Football Championship Subdivision power Montana was tabbed third. Portland State was selected fourth, while league newcomer Cal Poly was selected fifth.
Eastern Washington garnered four first-place votes and 131 total points in the coaches’ poll. In the media poll, the Eagles earned three first-place votes and 453 total points.
Montana, under the direction of interim coach Mick Delaney, received five first-place media votes and 442 total points. In the coaches’ poll, Montana garnered 126 total points and one first-place vote
Media Poll
1. Montana State (30) 502
2. Eastern Washington (3) 453
3. Montana (5) 442
4. Portland State 334
5. Cal Poly (1) 323
6. North Dakota 295
7. Weber State (1) 284
8. Southern Utah 258
9. Northern Arizona 242
10. Sacramento State 191
11. UC Davis 135
12. Idaho State 115
13. Northern Colorado 63
Coaches' Poll
1. Montana State (7) 136
2. Eastern Washington (4) 131
3. Montana (1) 126
4. Portland State 90
5. Cal Poly 86
6. Weber State 81
7. Northern Arizona 75
8. Southern Utah (1) 74
9. Sacramento State 71
10. North Dakoa 68
11. Idaho State 31
12. UC Davis 30
13. Northern Colorado 14
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:24 am
by Darell1976
UND is not a bottom feeder. I think the media poll is more accurate. We belong in the middle of the pack to start. Most BSC coaches probably don't know much about UND. Time to make some noise in this conference.
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:42 am
by oceanvue22
There's going to be several surprises up and several down in these polls. This looks to be a restructuring year in the Big Sky
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:06 am
by WeberAlum02
Of course I'm a little biased, but I think Weber can win the conference just based on their schedule. The have a very favorable conference schedule. No MSU (picked 1st and 1st) or PSU (4th & 4th), and their toughest conference games are at home: EWU (2nd & 2nd), CP (5th & 5th), and UM (3rd & 3rd). Toughest road game is SUU (8th & 8th).
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:04 am
by Herky
Darell1976 wrote:UND is not a bottom feeder. I think the media poll is more accurate. We belong in the middle of the pack to start. Most BSC coaches probably don't know much about UND. Time to make some noise in this conference.
They know that UND comes from A crappy conference (Great West) and they play in a dome... They don't need to know much else.
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:49 am
by CPAlum
Herky wrote:Darell1976 wrote:UND is not a bottom feeder. I think the media poll is more accurate. We belong in the middle of the pack to start. Most BSC coaches probably don't know much about UND. Time to make some noise in this conference.
They know that UND comes from A crappy conference (Great West) and they play in a dome... They don't need to know much else.
Care to share with us Sac State's record over the past 5 or so years against the former members of that "crappy conference"?
Just looked it up Sac State is 2-7 against the Great West since 2006......0-4 since 2009. In fact Sac has a losing record against every member of the Great West they have been willing to play.....crappy conference for sure.
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:54 am
by Grizalltheway
All I know for sure is that it'll be a fun one to watch with all the new blood in there this year.
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:40 am
by Hambone
I have no problem with these polls.......because they mean absolutely nothing
I'm really excited for the year to start - can't wait to have a full slate of BSC teams. Due to the poor schedules of the prior years, I'm hoping the grind of playing a good caliber club on a weekly basis won't affect UND too much, but also I think it will help them stay focused and not get complacent.
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:43 am
by cats2506
Vidav wrote:http://bigskyconf.com/news/2012/7/10/FB_0710120925.aspx
OGDEN, UTAH (July 17, 2012) - Two-time defending Big Sky Conference football co-champion Montana State has been selected first by the media and the coaches in the 2012 preseason polls.
The polls were released Tuesday at the Summer Kickoff in Park City, Utah.
Rob Ash’s Montana State squad, which has gone 7-1 in conference each of the past two seasons and advanced to the playoffs, earned seven first-place votes in the coaches’ poll and a total of 136 points. In the media poll, the Bobcats received 30 of 40 first-place votes and 502 total points.
Eastern Washington, the 2010 Division I National Champion, was selected second in both polls, while perennial Football Championship Subdivision power Montana was tabbed third. Portland State was selected fourth, while league newcomer Cal Poly was selected fifth.
Eastern Washington garnered four first-place votes and 131 total points in the coaches’ poll. In the media poll, the Eagles earned three first-place votes and 453 total points.
Montana, under the direction of interim coach Mick Delaney, received five first-place media votes and 442 total points. In the coaches’ poll, Montana garnered 126 total points and one first-place vote
Media Poll
1. Montana State (30) 502
2. Eastern Washington (3) 453
3. Montana (5) 442
4. Portland State 334
5. Cal Poly (1) 323
6. North Dakota 295
7. Weber State (1) 284
8. Southern Utah 258
9. Northern Arizona 242
10. Sacramento State 191
11. UC Davis 135
12. Idaho State 115
13. Northern Colorado 63
Coaches' Poll
1. Montana State (7) 136
2. Eastern Washington (4) 131
3. Montana (1) 126
4. Portland State 90
5. Cal Poly 86
6. Weber State 81
7. Northern Arizona 75
8. Southern Utah (1) 74
9. Sacramento State 71
10. North Dakoa 68
11. Idaho State 31
12. UC Davis 30
13. Northern Colorado 14
everybody must figure that JJ is gonna be able to play
Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:53 am
by EWURanger
So many of these teams are comparable it's hard to take these pre-seasons as anything other than a little mild humor. But is is nice to get a little pre-season recognition.
Right now my poll would be:
MSU
EWU
CPSLO
UM
PSU
SUU
WSU
NAU
SAC
UND
ISU
UCD
UNC
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Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:56 am
by cats2506
EWURanger wrote:So many of these teams are comparable it's hard to take these pre-seasons as anything other than a little mild humor. But is is nice to get a little pre-season recognition.
Right now my poll would be:
MSU
EWU
CPSLO
UM
PSU
SUU
WSU
NAU
SAC
UND
ISU
UCD
UNC
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thats a pretty good list ranger
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:31 pm
by kalm
cats2506 wrote:EWURanger wrote:So many of these teams are comparable it's hard to take these pre-seasons as anything other than a little mild humor. But is is nice to get a little pre-season recognition.
Right now my poll would be:
MSU
EWU
CPSLO
UM
PSU
SUU
WSU
NAU
SAC
UND
ISU
UCD
UNC
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thats a pretty good list ranger
yep.
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:45 pm
by AZGrizFan
kalm wrote:cats2506 wrote:
thats a pretty good list ranger
yep.
You guys keep wishing....shit just aint' gonna happen.
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:52 pm
by kalm
I hope montana surprises and does well. It's good for the conference. Or at least play the role of spoiler for us in the brawl.
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:02 pm
by cats2506
kalm wrote:
I hope montana surprises and does well. It's good for the conference.
Or at least play the role of spoiler for us in the brawl.
I guess you can always hope for that since you travel to Bozeman this year
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:13 pm
by kalm
cats2506 wrote:kalm wrote:
I hope montana surprises and does well. It's good for the conference. Or at least play the role of spoiler for us in the brawl.
I guess you can always hope for that since you travel to Bozeman this year
Well you guys are gonna be good, Bozeman is a tough place to play, and I agreed with Rangers picks so that should have been assumed. I used to not put credence in Griz fans questioning Cat intelligence but now I'm not so sure...
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:18 pm
by Grizalltheway
kalm wrote:cats2506 wrote:
I guess you can always hope for that since you travel to Bozeman this year
Well you guys are gonna be good, Bozeman is a tough place to play, and I agreed with Rangers picks so that should have been assumed. I used to not put credence in Griz fans questioning Cat intelligence but now I'm not so sure...
Eh, it's really not that bad. Just smack them in the mouth early on and they'll "submit".
Too soon?
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:28 pm
by AZGrizFan
kalm wrote:
I hope montana surprises and does well. It's good for the conference. Or at least play the role of spoiler for us in the brawl.
Yeah. 13 BSC championships in 14 years. Another one would be a HUGE surprise, wouldn't it?
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:32 pm
by 89Hen
Vidav wrote:Media Poll
3. Montana (5) 442
Coaches' Poll
3. Montana (1) 126
When was the last time?
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:33 pm
by kalm
AZGrizFan wrote:kalm wrote:
I hope montana surprises and does well. It's good for the conference. Or at least play the role of spoiler for us in the brawl.
Yeah. 13 BSC championships in 14 years. Another one would be a HUGE surprise, wouldn't it?
Way to live in the past.
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:34 pm
by AZGrizFan
kalm wrote:
Way to live in the past.
I know, right? All the way back to last year!
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:33 pm
by SuperHornet
While I admit that both of these polls leave a lot to be desired (and are worthless anyway given their pre-season status, I HIGHLY doubt that ANY team getting first place votes in EITHER poll is a candidate for an immediate trip to the crapper. That's just wishful thinking, folks. UM may not win the title this year, but they're not going to finish under .500, either. I remember hearing these "predictions" the last time they changed coaches, and that didn't really pan out, either. They may have lost the league championship for the first time in forever, but they certainly didn't make a play to replace ISU/UNC in the cellar.
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:55 am
by grizcountry420
AZGrizFan wrote:kalm wrote:
Way to live in the past.
I know, right? All the way back to last year!
They just don't get.. Do they AZGrizFan.
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:04 am
by kalm
Re: Big Sky preseason polls
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:33 am
by Herky
CPAlum wrote:Herky wrote:
They know that UND comes from A crappy conference (Great West) and they play in a dome... They don't need to know much else.
Care to share with us Sac State's record over the past 5 or so years against the former members of that "crappy conference"?
Just looked it up Sac State is 2-7 against the Great West since 2006......0-4 since 2009. In fact Sac has a losing record against every member of the Great West they have been willing to play.....crappy conference for sure.
The Great West was the WORST football conference in the country hands down. Didnt say all the programs were crappy or that any were crappy for that matter, so calm down young lady.
And Poly and the farm extension getting in with a football only membership is complete and utter BS. You p*****s couldnt handle being an all-sports member so
.