CAA Week 4 Prediction Thread

[BDKJMU]

UNH @ ODU (noon, CSN) in the CAA Game of The Week.
UNH so far:------------------ODU so far:
W @ Holy Cross 38-17------W Duquesne 57-23
L @ Minnesota 44-7---------W Hampton 45-7
W CCSU 43-10---------------W Cambell 70-14

JMU @ URI (1 PM)
JMU so far:
W Saint Francis 55-7-------URI so far:
W Alcorn State 41-3--------L @ Monmouth 41-6
L WVU @ Fed Ex 42-12-----L @ Villanova 31-10

UR @ GST (3:30 PM)
UR so far:-------------------- GST so far:
L @ UVGay 43-19------------L SC State 33-6
W Gardner Webb 41-8-----L @ Tenn 51-13
W WMI 47-6------------------L UTSA 38-14

Villanova @ Penn (3:30, TCN)
Villanova so far:--------Penn so far:
L @ Temple 41-10------L @ Lafayette 38-21
W Fordham 28-13
W URI 31-10

Albany @ Maine (6 PM)
Albany so far:----------------Maine so far
W Colgate 40-23------------L @ BC 34-3
W Robert Morris 35-10-----W Bryant 51-7
L @ YSU 31-24

Saint Francis @ TU (7 PM)
Saint Francis so far:------------TU so far:
L @ JMU 55-7--------------------L @ Kent State 41-21
W Bryant 39-28-----------------W W&M 20-17
W Morehead State 57-23

UD @ W&M (7 PM)
UD so far:----------------------W&M so far:
W West Chester 41-21------L @ MD 7-6
W Del State 38-14 -----------L Lafayette 17-14
W Bucknell 19-3---------------L @ TU 20-17

[BDKJMU]

UNH @ ODU by 14

JMU @ URI (1 PM) Awaiting final injury about Thur report before predicting score. 13 JMU starters reportedly missed today. I'm assuming at least the following 4 will miss URI:
-rJr TB Dae'Quan Scott (ankle vs Alcorn/missed WVU) Probably JMU's best offensive weapon. Backup Jordan Anderson rushed for 858 last season and for 75 on 17 carries vs WVU, so he's no slouch. 2 other TB have seen PT with starting O.
-rSo WR Daniel Brown (ACL vs WVU- out for season).
-rJr DT Jordan Stanton (concussion vs WVU) JMU goes 5 deep at DT.
-rSo SS/Hybrid Titus Till (ankle vs WVU)Started at MD last yr. Maybe JMU's 2nd best defensive player. Backup rSr Jamie Veney was an 08'-09' starter, missed last 2 years.

UR @ GST by 24

Villanova @ Penn by 14

Albany @ Maine by 7

Saint Francis @ TU by 35

UD @ W&M by 3 in the upset of the week.

[bluehenbillk]

ODU 38 UNH 31 Monarchs score late to win
JMU 26 URI 10 Dukes struggle early but win comfy
UR 24 GSU 14 Rare chance for Panther victory doesn't happen
VU 27 Penn 17 Main Line starts to get big heads
Maine 30 Albany 23 Future conference brethren grudge match
TU 35 STFPA 17 Red Flash can score but can't stop scores
UD 20 W&M 13 Tribe loss means fans turn to golf on fall weekends

[93henfan]

ODU 45 UNH 20
JMU 37 URI 13
UR 28 GSU 13
VU 27 Penn 24
Albany 27 Maine 24
TU 44 STFPA 17
W&M 38 UD 31 (OT) (and I don't consider this an upset)

[bluehenbillk]

W&M 38 UD 31 (OT) (and I don't consider this an upset)

How many OT's do you foresee to see a total of 69 points get put up??

[93henfan]

W&M 38 UD 31 (OT) (and I don't consider this an upset)

How many OT's do you foresee to see a total of 69 points get put up??

Do you see a 2 or a 3 in there?


You're right though. Too many points the more I think about it.

[CAA Flagship]

ODU 42 UNH 24
JMU 38 URI 6
UR 32 GSU 17
VU 21 Penn 14
Maine 35 Albany 31
TU 38 STFPA 10
UD 27 W&M 20

[BDKJMU]

ODU 45 UNH 20
JMU 37 URI 13
UR 28 GSU 13
VU 27 Penn 24
Albany 27 Maine 24
TU 44 STFPA 17
W&M 38 UD 31 (OT) (and I don't consider this an upset)

If the line favors UD, then it would be an upset.

[93henfan]

ODU 45 UNH 20
JMU 37 URI 13
UR 28 GSU 13
VU 27 Penn 24
Albany 27 Maine 24
TU 44 STFPA 17
W&M 38 UD 31 (OT) (and I don't consider this an upset)

If the line favors UD, then it would be an upset.

Right, but as I said, I wouldn't consider it an upset. If I set the line, I'd favor W&M at -1.

[bluehenbillk]

Actually it's a pick'em line.

[93henfan]

Actually it's a pick'em line.

Roger that. Pretty much how I figured it. OT with W&M winning.

I turned down the job offer from 5 Dimes.

[LeadBolt]

UNH @ ODU by 4

UR @ GST by 27

URI @JMU by 21

Villanova @ Penn by 4

Albany @ Maine by 7

Saint Francis @ TU by 24

UD @ W&M by 4 in the upset of the week. (5Dimes UD -3)

[bluehenbillk]

UNH @ ODU by 4

UR @ GST by 27

URI @JMU by 21

Villanova @ Penn by 4

Albany @ Maine by 7

Saint Francis @ TU by 24

UD @ W&M by 4 in the upset of the week. (5Dimes UD -3)

It opened at 3....

[93henfan]

UNH @ ODU by 4

UR @ GST by 27

URI @JMU by 21

Villanova @ Penn by 4

Albany @ Maine by 7

Saint Francis @ TU by 24

UD @ W&M by 4 in the upset of the week. (5Dimes UD -3)

It opened at 3....

My predictions have been known to move the 5 Dimes line. That's why I usually do them the courtesy of waiting until Friday to release my predictions.

Spoiler: show

[BDKJMU]

UNH @ ODU by 14

JMU @ URI (1 PM) Awaiting final injury about Thur report before predicting score. 13 JMU starters reportedly missed today. I'm assuming at least the following 4 will miss URI:
-rJr TB Dae'Quan Scott (ankle vs Alcorn/missed WVU) Probably JMU's best offensive weapon. Backup Jordan Anderson rushed for 858 last season and for 75 on 17 carries vs WVU, so he's no slouch. 2 other TB have seen PT with starting O.
-rSo WR Daniel Brown (ACL vs WVU- out for season).
-rJr DT Jordan Stanton (concussion vs WVU) JMU goes 5 deep at DT.
-rSo SS/Hybrid Titus Till (ankle vs WVU)Started at MD last yr. Maybe JMU's 2nd best defensive player. Backup rSr Jamie Veney was an 08'-09' starter, missed last 2 years.

My assumptions on who isn't playing appears correct according to the game notes 2 deep.
JMU 38, URI 7

[HenZoneNation]

Not for nothing...but why are you SO sure we'll lose? We're talking about a team that we destroyed last year, who is 0-3, and no longer has Grimes? It doesn't make sense. They lost their best offensive player last year. That won't make them better on offense. We are a better team this year than last year and we are getting back our #1 WR and #1 TE; both of whom were inactive last week which contributed to our offensive struggles. Have some faith.

[93henfan]

Not for nothing...but why are you SO sure we'll lose? We're talking about a team that we destroyed last year, who is 0-3, and no longer has Grimes? It doesn't make sense. They lost their best offensive player last year. That won't make them better on offense. We are a better team this year than last year and we are getting back our #1 WR and #1 TE; both of whom were inactive last week which contributed to our offensive struggles. Have some faith.

You talking to me? (in DeNiro voice )

Like I said, I'd put the line as W&M -1 in their house. That's with home field advantage. Pretty much a pick 'em. UD would be a slight favorite if they played on a neutral field. Not impressed with either squad. Neither is going to win the CAA this year or go far in the playoffs if they sneak in.

But this is football of course. I had UD winning big last week and look what happened. Maybe we finally get our shiznit together? I hope we do. No shame in being wrong if it means my team is moving forward.

[89Hen]

ODU 41 - UNH 24
JMU 42- URI 10
Richmond 26 - GSU 6
nova 22 - Penn 21
Maine 31 - Albany 17
Torson 38 - STFPA 7
Delaware 24 - W&M 17

[HenZoneNation]

I have never been to William and Mary's stadium...is the home field advantage that great? I know that ODU is gonna be extremely difficult not only due to the team they put out on the field but also the crowd noise. I must admit complete ignorance when it come to W&M's home field.

[93henfan]

I have never been to William and Mary's stadium...is the home field advantage that great? I know that ODU is gonna be extremely difficult not only due to the team they put out on the field but also the crowd noise. I must admit complete ignorance when it come to W&M's home field.

I was there for the devastating playoff choke in 2004.

It's no Death Valley (either one of them), but home field means more than the crowd. It's the bus ride, the hotel stay, the crappy locker room, the different everything, etc.

[CAA Flagship]

I have never been to William and Mary's stadium...is the home field advantage that great? I know that ODU is gonna be extremely difficult not only due to the team they put out on the field but also the crowd noise. I must admit complete ignorance when it come to W&M's home field.

The stadium is not a significant home field advantage. I like the "old" feel to it but there is a track that separates the field from the stands. The stands are not very tall but they do have fans on all 4 sides of the field. A good percentage of the fan base is over 50. The only time I can remember there being a home field advantage was when ESPN aired a playoff game there against JMU about 7 years ago. Otherwise, meh. Although it is a night game. Night games there are more lively.

[andy7171]

I have never been to William and Mary's stadium...is the home field advantage that great? I know that ODU is gonna be extremely difficult not only due to the team they put out on the field but also the crowd noise. I must admit complete ignorance when it come to W&M's home field.

The stadium is not a significant home field advantage. I like the "old" feel to it but there is a track that separates the field from the stands. The stands are not very tall but they do have fans on all 4 sides of the field. A good percentage of the fan base is over 50. The only time I can remember there being a home field advantage was when ESPN aired a playoff game there against JMU about 7 years ago. Otherwise, meh. Although it is a night game. Night games there are more lively.

Zable is awesome. I love it.

[89Hen]

Zable is awesome. I love it.

Pretty and good tailgaiting, but track + low seating = crappy viewing. Zable sucks but games @ W&M are fun.

[GannonFan]

Zable is awesome. I love it.

Pretty and good tailgaiting, but track + low seating = crappy viewing. Zable sucks but games @ W&M are fun.

If you can get in the top several rows the views are much better. The setting is fantastic, so the only drawback is not being able to see the game well enough if you're not in the top rows. Minor drawback.

[89Hen]

Minor drawback.

Minor? I mean it wouldn't keep me from going, but I'd consider it a fairly major drawback.