Official 2015 Sun Belt Football Thread

[kalm]

Almost up to 275 replies!

Great job, guys!

I think the only thread longer than this in FCS discussion this year was the FCS Elimination game?

This must be as validating as your win over_________? in the __________? bowl.

(Sorry, I forgot who and where you guys played already... )

[Pwns]

The MAC was so-so this year. All of the bowl eligible teams were decent but there were no really good teams at the top who were clearly better than the middle like they've had the past couple of years.

Who do you feel is the gold standard of MAC teams?

That 2012 NIU team you mention lost to a bad Iowa team and squeaked by a Kansas team that didn't win any FBS games. NIU also probably should have lost to Eastern Illinois that year as well. If they were really better I just don't see it.

Bowling Green and Toledo each by themselves might have as many P5 wins than the 2012 MAC, but I won't check.

It goes back to what I said early in this thread...the MAC helps themselves out in the AP poll by getting weak P5 games on their schedule. The top 3 teams in the Sun Belt played West Virginia, Georgia, Southern Cal, Mizzou, and Clemson. All of those except Mizzou are a big step over Maryland, Purdue, Iowa State, and Arkansas.

[Skjellyfetti]

This must be as validating as your win over_________? in the __________? bowl.

(Sorry, I forgot who and where you guys played already... )

Oh.

It was the Camelia Bowl - the thread on which was 4 pages and as long or longer than the threads on the FCS semifinal games.

Also, the thread you posted in 5 or 6 times.




Lots of interest in the Fun Belt and Camelia Bowl here.
And, waning interest in FCS football.

[kalm]

This must be as validating as your win over_________? in the __________? bowl.

(Sorry, I forgot who and where you guys played already... )

Oh.

It was the Camelia Bowl - the thread on which was 4 pages and as long or longer than the threads on the FCS semifinal games.

Also, the thread you posted in 5 or 6 times.




Lots of interest in the Fun Belt and Camelia Bowl here.
And, waning interest in FCS football.

You're welcome. I'll be sure to stay away from those threads in the future!

I hope re-alignment eventually re-unites the Big Sky with the ASU's of the world in a new playoff subdivision. A 10-2 Mountaineers team could be playing a few December games at a packed KBS instead of one-off with no better than the same attendance in an ESPN fabricated and owned game in Montgomery.

[Baldy]

Oh.

It was the Camelia Bowl - the thread on which was 4 pages and as long or longer than the threads on the FCS semifinal games.

Also, the thread you posted in 5 or 6 times.




Lots of interest in the Fun Belt and Camelia Bowl here.
And, waning interest in FCS football.

You're welcome. I'll be sure to stay away from those threads in the future!

I hope re-alignment eventually re-unites the Big Sky with the ASU's of the world in a new playoff subdivision. A 10-2 Mountaineers team could be playing a few December games at a packed KBS instead of one-off with no better than the same attendance in an ESPN fabricated and owned game in Montgomery.

Actually, I believe the Camellia was a sell out. From the pictures I've seen, the stands were full (or very close). BUT, that's just icing on the cake for these Bowls. Bowl season is all about the ratings.
The Camellia Bowl had a ratings increase of 70+% (800,000 more viewers) compared to last year, and the GoDaddy ratings increased by about the same amount (1,000,000 more viewers).

[kalm]

You're welcome. I'll be sure to stay away from those threads in the future!

I hope re-alignment eventually re-unites the Big Sky with the ASU's of the world in a new playoff subdivision. A 10-2 Mountaineers team could be playing a few December games at a packed KBS instead of one-off with no better than the same attendance in an ESPN fabricated and owned game in Montgomery.

Actually, I believe the Camellia was a sell out. From the pictures I've seen, the stands were full (or very close). BUT, that's just icing on the cake for these Bowls. Bowl season is all about the ratings.
The Camellia Bowl had a ratings increase of 70+% (800,000 more viewers) compared to last year, and the GoDaddy ratings increased by about the same amount (1,000,000 more viewers).

Yep, it was. And JSU - SHSU sold more tickets. Nice to see the ratings increase. BTW, the NDSU-UNI game was comparable at a 1.644.

[Baldy]

Actually, I believe the Camellia was a sell out. From the pictures I've seen, the stands were full (or very close). BUT, that's just icing on the cake for these Bowls. Bowl season is all about the ratings.
The Camellia Bowl had a ratings increase of 70+% (800,000 more viewers) compared to last year, and the GoDaddy ratings increased by about the same amount (1,000,000 more viewers).

Yep, it was. And JSU - SHSU sold more tickets. Nice to see the ratings increase. BTW, the NDSU-UNI game was comparable at a 1.644.

Not more than the GoDaddy. Those were great ratings...glad I could help. An all time high if I'm not mistaking. Barely beat out the Georgia Southern vs. ODU playoff game from 2012. Just not comparable to the GoDaddy's 2.355 and being the highest rated cable show that night.

[dbackjon]

This must be as validating as your win over_________? in the __________? bowl.

(Sorry, I forgot who and where you guys played already... )

Oh.

It was the Camelia Bowl - the thread on which was 4 pages and as long or longer than the threads on the FCS semifinal games.

Also, the thread you posted in 5 or 6 times.




Lots of interest in the Fun Belt and Camelia Bowl here.
And, waning interest in FCS football.

Interesting that so many Sun Belt posters choose to post here rather than on the Sun Belt board



I also notice you haven't posted in the thread about App State's attendance plummeting since the move

[ASUG8]

Interesting that so many Sun Belt posters choose to post here rather than on the Sun Belt board



I also notice you haven't posted in the thread about App State's attendance plummeting since the move

Let it go, Jon. Most of us don't even post about football on this board. App's attendance has fallen a bit, but I think and hope with teams like Miami and Wake Forest coming into KBS we'll see our attendance increase. I think we're also feeling out opponents to see our new natural rivals, etc. which factors into attendance. The geographic distances vs. the SoCon make it a bit different as well.

[dbackjon]

Interesting that so many Sun Belt posters choose to post here rather than on the Sun Belt board



I also notice you haven't posted in the thread about App State's attendance plummeting since the move

Let it go, Jon. Most of us don't even post about football on this board. App's attendance has fallen a bit, but I think and hope with teams like Miami and Wake Forest coming into KBS we'll see our attendance increase. I think we're also feeling out opponents to see our new natural rivals, etc. which factors into attendance. The geographic distances vs. the SoCon make it a bit different as well.

It's Jelly. I am awaiting a graph first

[ASUG8]

Let it go, Jon. Most of us don't even post about football on this board. App's attendance has fallen a bit, but I think and hope with teams like Miami and Wake Forest coming into KBS we'll see our attendance increase. I think we're also feeling out opponents to see our new natural rivals, etc. which factors into attendance. The geographic distances vs. the SoCon make it a bit different as well.

It's Jelly. I am awaiting a graph first

True. I'm not sure what I was thinking trying to argue using my words.

[kalm]

Interesting that so many Sun Belt posters choose to post here rather than on the Sun Belt board



I also notice you haven't posted in the thread about App State's attendance plummeting since the move

Let it go, Jon. Most of us don't even post about football on this board. App's attendance has fallen a bit, but I think and hope with teams like Miami and Wake Forest coming into KBS we'll see our attendance increase. I think we're also feeling out opponents to see our new natural rivals, etc. which factors into attendance. The geographic distances vs. the SoCon make it a bit different as well.

Who you guys and ODU have coming are very impressive. I'm assuming South Georgia is getting some quality home opponents as well?

[AshevilleApp]

Oh.

It was the Camelia Bowl - the thread on which was 4 pages and as long or longer than the threads on the FCS semifinal games.

Also, the thread you posted in 5 or 6 times.




Lots of interest in the Fun Belt and Camelia Bowl here.
And, waning interest in FCS football.

Interesting that so many Sun Belt posters choose to post here rather than on the Sun Belt board



I also notice you haven't posted in the thread about App State's attendance plummeting since the move

More fun here. Glad y'all care so much though!

[dbackjon]

Interesting that so many Sun Belt posters choose to post here rather than on the Sun Belt board



I also notice you haven't posted in the thread about App State's attendance plummeting since the move

More fun here. Glad y'all care so much though!

We do!! App State, GSU and ODU posters (well, most) are always welcome here

[CAA Flagship]

More fun here. Glad y'all care so much though!

We do!! App State, GSU and ODU posters (well, most) are always welcome here

[dbackjon]

We do!! App State, GSU and ODU posters (well, most) are always welcome here

You want Razor to come back?

[Baldy]

Let it go, Jon. Most of us don't even post about football on this board. App's attendance has fallen a bit, but I think and hope with teams like Miami and Wake Forest coming into KBS we'll see our attendance increase. I think we're also feeling out opponents to see our new natural rivals, etc. which factors into attendance. The geographic distances vs. the SoCon make it a bit different as well.

Who you guys and ODU have coming are very impressive. I'm assuming South Georgia is getting some quality home opponents as well?

Better ones than East Washington.

[dbackjon]

Who you guys and ODU have coming are very impressive. I'm assuming South Georgia is getting some quality home opponents as well?

Better ones than East Washington.

Yes, Savannah State for your only OOC home game next year is really attractive!!

But you have UMass coming in 2018, so there is that!

[kalm]

Better ones than East Washington.

Yes, Savannah State for your only OOC home game next year is really attractive!!

But you have UMass coming in 2018, so there is that!

Next year's OOC is @ Washington State (1 hour drive), @ NDSU, and UNI in Cheney.

We get NDSU in Cheney the following year.

[Baldy]

Better ones than East Washington.

Yes, Savannah State for your only OOC home game next year is really attractive!!

But you have UMass coming in 2018, so there is that!

We also have Kent State coming as well. Not to mention, we hosted a Bowl team (whom we smoked...they also won their Bowl game) this past season as well. Ehhhhh details/schmetails...right?

2016 sucks, but we play Tech in Atlanta. It's a virtual home game since we had over 15K show up at Grant Field last year.

[dbackjon]

Yes, Savannah State for your only OOC home game next year is really attractive!!

But you have UMass coming in 2018, so there is that!

We also have Kent State coming as well. Not to mention, we hosted a Bowl team (whom we smoked...they also won their Bowl game) this past season as well. Ehhhhh details/schmetails...right?

2016 sucks, but we play Tech in Atlanta. It's a virtual home game since we had over 15K show up at Grant Field last year.

Kent State in 2019! You are rolling!

I am truly happy that you are excited about Western Michigan, UMass and Kent State - a veritable who's who of College Football. Keep reaching for the stars, and don't let anyone hold you back!

































P.S. - good job in your first two years in the Sun Belt, I really have been rooting for you and App







P.S.S - how the fuck did you get raped by Gag State?? Really bothered by that debacle.

[Baldy]

We also have Kent State coming as well. Not to mention, we hosted a Bowl team (whom we smoked...they also won their Bowl game) this past season as well. Ehhhhh details/schmetails...right?

2016 sucks, but we play Tech in Atlanta. It's a virtual home game since we had over 15K show up at Grant Field last year.

P.S.S - how the fuck did you get raped by Gag State?? Really bothered by that debacle.

Two words...Willie Quitz.

He was on his way out the door, and the team knew it.
From what I've been told, the team only practiced two days the week of the State game and they did absolutely no game prep. I have no problems with Fritz leaving...it's what happens. BUT, to absolutely and totally quit on your team while you're still getting paid to coach that team is unacceptable.

[dbackjon]

P.S.S - how the fuck did you get raped by Gag State?? Really bothered by that debacle.

Two words...Willie Quitz.

He was on his way out the door, and the team knew it.
From what I've been told, the team only practiced two days the week of the State game and they did absolutely no game prep. I have no problems with Fritz leaving...it's what happens. BUT, to absolutely and totally quit on your team while you're still getting paid to coach that team is unacceptable.

That really sucks.

In many ways - gave GagState a bowl game, for one.

[JohnStOnge]

It goes back to what I said early in this thread...the MAC helps themselves out in the AP poll by getting weak P5 games on their schedule. The top 3 teams in the Sun Belt played West Virginia, Georgia, Southern Cal, Mizzou, and Clemson. All of those except Mizzou are a big step over Maryland, Purdue, Iowa State, and Arkansas.

I don't know why you threw Arkansas in there. I don't think any of the top 3 teams in the Sun Belt would've had much of a chance against them. I think they're comparable to Southern Cal for sure and maybe Georgia. They didn't finish with as good a record as Georgia but they were playing in the SEC West while Georgia was playing in the SEC East.

Having said that I think it's kind of a fluke that Toledo beat them. They had 30 first downs to Toledo's 15 and 515 yards to Toledo's 318. How a team scores only 12 points while gaining 515 yards and notching 30 first downs is beyond me.

[JohnStOnge]

Two words...Willie Quitz

You know, that brings up something I've wondered about. Why didn't Georgia Southern give the previous head coach a chance when they transitioned? I mean, if I'm thinking right, the guy's last game as head coach was a win over Florida. Why did they feel it necessary to go get a coach from another FCS school?

To me it kind of serves them right that Fritz kicked them to the curb as soon as he saw something shiny across the street.