William & Mary @ Southern Illinois Game Thread

[Grizalltheway]

Straight up disrespect is what it is. Been that way all year, CAA this, Montana that, CAA this, Big Sky that.

Montana ostensibly gets the 1 seed, (flying in the face of the polls), because they are undefeated. SIU is undefeated in FCS play too, and could have pussfied their schedule to ensure no losses at any level, but didn't, but then the criteria change and Nova gets a top two seed because now it's OK to have a loss because, well, they're from the CAA. Same with the Payton, all about AE and Huggins, with Karim as an seldom mentioned afterthought. Can the Salukis prove you wrong? I don't know if they will or not but I guaraneffingtee that the team they put on the field will have every bit as much talent, speed, and football ability W&M.

A-fvcking-men.

Yeah, unfortunately UNI shit their pants on the last day of the season, so we don't have the luxury of our usual walker over game with you guys. Tis a shame, really.

[DJH]

A-fvcking-men.

Yeah, unfortunately UNI shit their pants on the last day of the season, so we don't have the luxury of our usual walker over game with you guys. Tis a shame, really.

wow, thats weak.

[YoUDeeMan]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say Deji will be the best RB you will face all year.

This is deja vu all over again....didn't you MVC fans learn ANYTHING from Weber fans' mistakes?

This may be the best QB/WR combo you've faced all year.

Actually, it is more like Deji vu.

[Grizalltheway]

Yeah, unfortunately UNI shit their pants on the last day of the season, so we don't have the luxury of our usual walker over game with you guys. Tis a shame, really.

wow, thats weak.

And so is constantly bitching about us and our "weak" conference, but that sure doesn't stop you from doing it ad nauseam.

[SUUTbird]

This will be a good game...an since im from a decent neutral conference i wont be a homer . William and Marys D did a hell of a job shutting down Webers high powered offense (really if you think about it however it was Higgins 4 Interceptions that lost the game for the Wildcats ) but the Tribes offense did take a while to get going as well as their offense didnt score a touchdown until the second half and even then only were able to put 14 points on the board. And to me Dieker is an alot better QB Higgins. The SIU offense is very high powered and can light up the score board, and in part thanks to their defense who is also pretty good can win games (they do have a very good front 7).

Overall i think William and Mary will have the same offensive issues that they had against the Wildcats and will once again rely on their defense to win this game. However i think the SIU is a better offensive team then Weber and will be able to score, and plus home field advantage SIU will win this one in a close game:


FINAL:
SIU: 20
W&M: 3

Some good points. W&M's offense has been "late arriving" several times, and that may be the difference this Saturday. Still, thinks it's going to be a great one, with the Tribe's Chattanooga defense looking forward to the quality challenge SIU's offense will bring. It's 14-13 Tribe in my dreams, but who knows?
Probably some critical officiating call in the 2nd half will fuel the outcome.

Wondering green and gold what is the Chattanooga Defense? Ive never heard of it before.

[AZGrizFan]

This is deja vu all over again....didn't you MVC fans learn ANYTHING from Weber fans' mistakes?

Actually, it is more like Deji vu.

Rimshot!

[green&gold75]

Some good points. W&M's offense has been "late arriving" several times, and that may be the difference this Saturday. Still, thinks it's going to be a great one, with the Tribe's Chattanooga defense looking forward to the quality challenge SIU's offense will bring. It's 14-13 Tribe in my dreams, but who knows?
Probably some critical officiating call in the 2nd half will fuel the outcome.

Wondering green and gold what is the Chattanooga Defense? Ive never heard of it before.

Chattanooga worthy, Chattanooga quality, and hopefully, Chattanooga bound.

[siuham]

Wondering green and gold what is the Chattanooga Defense? Ive never heard of it before.

Chattanooga worthy, Chattanooga quality, and hopefully, Chattanooga bound.

I love the corny shit that comes out of playoffs.

This morning on my way to class I heard an ad for the game Saturday, and you better believe it had the rooster wake-up sound to signify the early start.

[native]

A-fvcking-men.

Yeah, unfortunately UNI **** their pants on the last day of the season, so we don't have the luxury of our usual walker over game with you guys. Tis a shame, really.

I have to admit that it was a bit embarrassing to get skunked, but to tell the truth, I would much rather lose in the first round of the PLAYOFFS than to lose the last game of the regular season and lose the chance to compete in the post season.

[ChickenMan]

Straight up disrespect is what it is. Been that way all year, CAA this, Montana that, CAA this, Big Sky that.

Montana ostensibly gets the 1 seed, (flying in the face of the polls), because they are undefeated. SIU is undefeated in FCS play too, and could have pussfied their schedule to ensure no losses at any level, but didn't, but then the criteria change and Nova gets a top two seed because now it's OK to have a loss because, well, they're from the CAA.

Here's why Nova got the #2 seed over SIU:

SIU's best wins were over South Dakota St (8-3) UNI (7-4) and Illinois St (6-5)
SIU's loss was to FBS Marshall (6-6)

Villanova had wins over FBS Temple (9-3) W&M (10-2) and Richmond (10-1)
Nova's loss was to UNH (10-2)

seems pretty obvious has to had the better resume...

[green&gold75]

Chattanooga worthy, Chattanooga quality, and hopefully, Chattanooga bound.

I love the corny **** that comes out of playoffs.

This morning on my way to class I heard an ad for the game Saturday, and you better believe it had the rooster wake-up sound to signify the early start.

Got me. It's just that we have had a tradition of lighting up the scoreboard, and stopping nobody. It's a refreshing change.

[siuham]

Straight up disrespect is what it is. Been that way all year, CAA this, Montana that, CAA this, Big Sky that.

Montana ostensibly gets the 1 seed, (flying in the face of the polls), because they are undefeated. SIU is undefeated in FCS play too, and could have pussfied their schedule to ensure no losses at any level, but didn't, but then the criteria change and Nova gets a top two seed because now it's OK to have a loss because, well, they're from the CAA.

Here's why Nova got the #2 seed over SIU:

SIU's best wins were over South Dakota St (8-3) UNI (7-4) and Illinois St (6-5)
SIU's loss was to FBS Marshall (6-6)

Villanova had wins over FBS Temple (9-3) W&M (10-2) and Richmond (10-1)
Nova's loss was to UNH (10-2)

seems pretty obvious has to had the better resume...

The point of the double comparison is that criteria used to give Montana the #1 seed (money notwithstanding) were not used when comparing SIU and Villanova.

Regardless, doesn't matter.

It's Wednesday. Know what that means? It's only 3 days to kick-off.

[houndawg]

Straight up disrespect is what it is. Been that way all year, CAA this, Montana that, CAA this, Big Sky that.

Montana ostensibly gets the 1 seed, (flying in the face of the polls), because they are undefeated. SIU is undefeated in FCS play too, and could have pussfied their schedule to ensure no losses at any level, but didn't, but then the criteria change and Nova gets a top two seed because now it's OK to have a loss because, well, they're from the CAA.

Here's why Nova got the #2 seed over SIU:

SIU's best wins were over South Dakota St (8-3) UNI (7-4) and Illinois St (6-5)
SIU's loss was to FBS Marshall (6-6)

Villanova had wins over FBS Temple (9-3) W&M (10-2) and Richmond (10-1)
Nova's loss was to UNH (10-2)

seems pretty obvious has to had the better resume...

You miss the point, Chuck. If you want to select on resume, Then SIU has a better one than Montana. Either way the Salukis deserved a top two seed.

[ChickenMan]

You miss the point, Chuck. If you want to select on resume, Then SIU has a better one than Montana. Either way the Salukis deserved a top two seed.

but.. like it or not.. unbeaten Montana had the $$$ so they were going to be a top seed come hell or high water. The debate was only as to who got the other top seed.. SIU or Nova.

[houndawg]

You miss the point, Chuck. If you want to select on resume, Then SIU has a better one than Montana. Either way the Salukis deserved a top two seed.

but.. like it or not.. unbeaten Montana had the $$$ so they were going to be a top seed come hell or high water. The debate was only as to who got the other top seed.. SIU or Nova.

Now you're getting it, Chico.... for $ome $trange rea$on, 3rd ranked Montana, undefeated in FCS play, gets the 1 $eed, and 1st ranked SIU, also undefeated in FCS play, gets the 3 seed. Downright uncharitable. Meanwhile Nova gets a soft path to the big game. If there is any justice SFA and UNH will both win Saturday.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Here's my assessment of the matchups & my pick for the game:

• • • Quarterbacks -- Southern Illinois
      
      Running Backs - Southern Illinois
      
      Receivers/TEs - Southern Illinois
      
      Offensive Line - Southern Illinois
      
      
      Defensive Line - William & Mary
      
      Linebackers --- (push)
      
      Secondary ---- Southern Illinois
      
      
      Kicking ------ Southern Illinois
      
      Punting ------ (push)
      
      Return Teams - Southern Illinois
      
      Kickoffs ------ Southern Illinois
      
      
      
      
      
      • • William & Mary 10-17 Southern Illinois

[houndawg]

Two Buchanan candidates and a Payton finalist, it's gotta be a helluva game.

[dbackjon]

SIU strikes first, 3-0 Salukis

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Someone want to link me to a feed?

[ChetSteadman]

Someone want to link me to a feed?

I'm watching on ESPN360.

http://espn.go.com/broadband/espn360/pl ... ague=NCAAF

[Col Hogan]

End of the first q

SIU 3 W&M 0

As expected, the defenses are coming up big...

[ChetSteadman]

Salukis dodge a bullet on a muffed punt reception. W&M should have had that ball, but it slipped out of their hands.

[ChetSteadman]

Tribe really driving. Ball on SIU 28 with 8:00 in the half.

[slycat]

Where are the SIU fans? There are a lot of open seats.

[Col Hogan]

I thought the Tribe would have gone for it with 4th and less than one...

But they get 3...

W&M 3 SIU 3