Semi Final Matchups - Who wins?

[ASUG8]

Dont worry ASU, it will be louder....

We have that on authority from our very own DDG.

I'm pretty certain it's a 14 point ASU victory without the 12th man. AE doesn't rattle much, so good luck.

[green&gold75]

I've thought most of the season that this looked like Villanova's year, but I'm not so sure now. Lot's of reasons to argue for or against either of these CAA teams, but I like W&M to get another road win against a seed, and I think--- Montana playing at home.

[JMU DJ]

Here's my honest opinion: There is no shame in losing a semi-final game, or the NC. If you're one of the last 4 teams standing every year, that to me says something great about our program. These games are almost always close, and will usually come down to turnovers, key penalties, etc. These are four GREAT teams, and it's kinda neat to not have a clear favorite....

AZ, if you were a CAA poster, that would be the post of the year....

Hey, that's pretty much what I said in the opening post, Z's just riding my coat tails.

[JMU DJ]

Of the remaining 8 teams I thought 7 had a legit shot at the title. I did not think SFA was one of the seven.
Of the remaining 4, there is no clear favorite - or underdog IMHO.

SDSU probably didn't have a "legit shot" either, in your mind.

I actually thought SDSU would be your toughest game until Chatty.... uh... Jinx?

[Ivytalk]

I've thought most of the season that this looked like Villanova's year, but I'm not so sure now. Lot's of reasons to argue for or against either of these CAA teams, but I like W&M to get another road win against a seed, and I think--- Montana playing at home.

I agree. Need two more wins for St. Jimmye of Laycock!

[slycat]

I'm picking Montana and W&M.

Montana seems like a no brainier though App St will probably make it a good game.

The CAA semis make for a very tough pick. Both teams look fantastic right now. However, after watching the Tribe stop the SIU offense in Carbondale last weekend, I have to pick them to win.

[Cap'n Cat]

Do any of you really disagree that this is the best team Montana will have faced this year? I don't quite understand the anger from montana fans about people making that statement. Sure, SDSU and SFA were good teams, but ASU will be the first "elite" team that Montana will have faced this year.

It IS the first legit title contender that they will play. Weber, EWU, SDSU, and SFA are all decent, but they are not on the same level as ASU. We'll see how they stack up on saturday.

It's also the first legit title contender ASU will have played. THAT'S WHY THEY'RE IN THE SEMIFINALS!!!

Why is that so fucking hard to understand? Is it the UNI education that makes you not get it?

Oh, yeah. That's it, Z.






App State and Villanova advance.

[ChickenMan]

I'm rooting for W&M vs Nova.. that's a no brainer as it's against the law in Delaware for a Hen fan to root for Nova. I'm also hoping for a Montana win over ASU.. as Montana is great state and I wish I could get my wife to agree to move there.

But that's my heart.. unfortunately my head says Villanova and ASU will be playing in Chattanooga .

[putter]

I'm rooting for W&M vs Nova.. that's a no brainer as it's against the law in Delaware for a Hen fan to root for Nova. I'm also hoping for a Montana win over ASU.. as Montana is great state and I wish I could get my wife to agree to move there.

But that's my heart.. unfortunately my head says Villanova and ASU will be playing in Chattanooga .

Honestly, taking all the BS and homerism out, both of these games are toss-ups....the way it should be for the Semi's..

[Grizalltheway]

It's also the first legit title contender ASU will have played. THAT'S WHY THEY'RE IN THE SEMIFINALS!!!

Why is that so fucking hard to understand? Is it the UNI education that makes you not get it?

Oh, yeah. That's it, Z.






App State and Villanova advance.

Didn't you pick SFA?

[GRIZ MOBSTER]

The right answer is this is the best team that either team has faced all year. I really believe that Richomnd would have not beat us at home but ASU can. However these last 4 teams are all so good it's really a crap shoot as to who will win. I guess I would give the home teams a slight advantage, and a toss up in the title game for any 2 left.

[kemajic]

"any defensive coaching"? You mean that guy coaching the #5 ranked defense in the FCS? The one the Griz scored 40 unanswered on?

And while I might agree that Elon and SC State were "legitimate title contenders", apparently some CAA fans had narrowed the list to SEVEN before a playoff game had even been played, and none of Montana's opponents made the short list. Translation: it's been cupcake city for the Griz into the semi's.

edit: oh, and neither did Elon or SC State.

Oh well, we're 2-1 vs. UR in the last 3 yrs. You?

1-1 this decade; we were looking forward a tie-breaker and revenge game, but Richmond was not up to it. So the revenge factor goes to Appy (ASU here means Arizona State University) since you are 0-1 against Montana. The Griz are unpredictable; the good one will beat you; the bad one won't. We'll see which one shows up Saturday.

[Skjellyfetti]

Road teams go to Chatty for second year in a row.

[AppStateAlumQC]

Road teams go to Chatty for second year in a row.

I like your thinking

[W&M Tribe]

Nova is tough. Period. W&M has had a hard time matching up with them for the past few years and both teams are hungry to finally make it to the championship game. Maybe I'm a homer, but either team will handle Montana. Montana plays in a weak league, they have several big league transfers, and they have a huge fanbase and stadium at home. But, they won't be able to run against W&M and if they can't score at least 24 points against the Tribe, it's over. Nova is strong on both sides of the ball and would beat Montana 37 - 17 on a neutral field. The last time Montana played a CAA team, they were humiliated and there are at least 4 CAA teams this season (probably 5 if U of Delaware played well) that would beat Montana. Montana's playoff schedule has been the easiest (so far) and W&M beat one of the best passing offenses 38-0 and then beat the #1 ranked team in the national on SIU's home turf 24-3. SIU's big-time running back mustered up only 20-something yards on the ground. Nova beat Temple, who will be playing in a bowl game, lost to New Hampshire and then demolished UNH Saturday. I guess any team can win on a given day, but Montana will meet their first real contender when ASU comes to town (and, they travel well). Look for ASU to win 38-24 and Nova (I hate to say) to beat W&M 27-21.

[Grizalltheway]

Nova is tough. Period. W&M has had a hard time matching up with them for the past few years and both teams are hungry to finally make it to the championship game. Maybe I'm a homer, but either team will handle Montana. Montana plays in a weak league, they have several big league transfers, and they have a huge fanbase and stadium at home. But, they won't be able to run against W&M and if they can't score at least 24 points against the Tribe, it's over. Nova is strong on both sides of the ball and would beat Montana 37 - 17 on a neutral field. The last time Montana played a CAA team, they were humiliated and there are at least 4 CAA teams this season (probably 5 if U of Delaware played well) that would beat Montana. Montana's playoff schedule has been the easiest (so far) and W&M beat one of the best passing offenses 38-0 and then beat the #1 ranked team in the national on SIU's home turf 24-3. SIU's big-time running back mustered up only 20-something yards on the ground. Nova beat Temple, who will be playing in a bowl game, lost to New Hampshire and then demolished UNH Saturday. I guess any team can win on a given day, but Montana will meet their first real contender when ASU comes to town (and, they travel well). Look for ASU to win 38-24 and Nova (I hate to say) to beat W&M 27-21.

Well shit, I won't even bother watching the rest of the games.

[Brave]

Not sure the "weak schedule" theory matters much after Montana gets in the playoffs and scores 61 and 51 against playoff teams. They faced a playoff team that won in the first round and beat them into the ground, so they seem to be playing their best against the best competition. Time to stop worrying about how weak the teams they pounded in Sept and Oct might have been.

I can see why you Griz fans get tired of hearing this. It DOES come up a lot.

I don't expect a blowout like that Saturday, but I do think Montana deserves to be favored ... probably by more than the 2.5 point early line.

[dbackjon]

Nova is tough. Period. W&M has had a hard time matching up with them for the past few years and both teams are hungry to finally make it to the championship game. Maybe I'm a homer, but either team will handle Montana. Montana plays in a weak league, they have several big league transfers, and they have a huge fanbase and stadium at home. But, they won't be able to run against W&M and if they can't score at least 24 points against the Tribe, it's over. Nova is strong on both sides of the ball and would beat Montana 37 - 17 on a neutral field. The last time Montana played a CAA team, they were humiliated and there are at least 4 CAA teams this season (probably 5 if U of Delaware played well) that would beat Montana. Montana's playoff schedule has been the easiest (so far) and W&M beat one of the best passing offenses 38-0 and then beat the #1 ranked team in the national on SIU's home turf 24-3. SIU's big-time running back mustered up only 20-something yards on the ground. Nova beat Temple, who will be playing in a bowl game, lost to New Hampshire and then demolished UNH Saturday. I guess any team can win on a given day, but Montana will meet their first real contender when ASU comes to town (and, they travel well). Look for ASU to win 38-24 and Nova (I hate to say) to beat W&M 27-21.

Good write up and welcome.

Disagree on the Montana part - and you will see Montana is the best team in the country, but welcome and post often, and tell GATW to shut up

[BlueHen86]

Not sure the "weak schedule" theory matters much after Montana gets in the playoffs and scores 61 and 51 against playoff teams. They faced a playoff team that won in the first round and beat them into the ground, so they seem to be playing their best against the best competition. Time to stop worrying about how weak the teams they pounded in Sept and Oct might have been.

I can see why you Griz fans get tired of hearing this. It DOES come up a lot.

I don't expect a blowout like that Saturday, but I do think Montana deserves to be favored ... probably by more than the 2.5 point early line.

It doesn't. If it mattered Montana would never win in the playoffs. The people who use it as an argument agaist the Griz are either:

a) guilty of "weak thinking"
b) just trying to get a rise out of Griz fans

[andy7171]

I'm rooting for a Montana - W&M NC game. But it could very easily be any of the other three combinations. Great games lined up this weekend.

[BlueHen86]

Nova is tough. Period. W&M has had a hard time matching up with them for the past few years and both teams are hungry to finally make it to the championship game. Maybe I'm a homer, but either team will handle Montana. Montana plays in a weak league, they have several big league transfers, and they have a huge fanbase and stadium at home. But, they won't be able to run against W&M and if they can't score at least 24 points against the Tribe, it's over. Nova is strong on both sides of the ball and would beat Montana 37 - 17 on a neutral field. The last time Montana played a CAA team, they were humiliated and there are at least 4 CAA teams this season (probably 5 if U of Delaware played well) that would beat Montana. Montana's playoff schedule has been the easiest (so far) and W&M beat one of the best passing offenses 38-0 and then beat the #1 ranked team in the national on SIU's home turf 24-3. SIU's big-time running back mustered up only 20-something yards on the ground. Nova beat Temple, who will be playing in a bowl game, lost to New Hampshire and then demolished UNH Saturday. I guess any team can win on a given day, but Montana will meet their first real contender when ASU comes to town (and, they travel well). Look for ASU to win 38-24 and Nova (I hate to say) to beat W&M 27-21.

Delaware would not have beaten Montana this year, even if the game were played in Newark.

[wideright82]

Not sure the "weak schedule" theory matters much after Montana gets in the playoffs and scores 61 and 51 against playoff teams. They faced a playoff team that won in the first round and beat them into the ground, so they seem to be playing their best against the best competition. Time to stop worrying about how weak the teams they pounded in Sept and Oct might have been.

I can see why you Griz fans get tired of hearing this. It DOES come up a lot.

I don't expect a blowout like that Saturday, but I do think Montana deserves to be favored ... probably by more than the 2.5 point early line.

It doesn't. If it mattered Montana would never win in the playoffs. The people who use it as an argument agaist the Griz are either:

a) guilty of "weak thinking"
b) just trying to get a rise out of Griz fans

who in God's name does that type of shit?!

[wideright82]

I'm rooting for a Montana - W&M NC game. But it could very easily be any of the other three combinations. Great games lined up this weekend.

YOU WHORE!!!

[JMU DJ]

It doesn't. If it mattered Montana would never win in the playoffs. The people who use it as an argument agaist the Griz are either:

a) guilty of "weak thinking"
b) just trying to get a rise out of Griz fans

who in God's name does that type of shit?!

The same ones who say the CAA doesn't play offense





... I think I've made my picks for this weekends games, the two teams that score the most points will win.

[BlueHen86]

It doesn't. If it mattered Montana would never win in the playoffs. The people who use it as an argument agaist the Griz are either:

a) guilty of "weak thinking"
b) just trying to get a rise out of Griz fans

who in God's name does that type of shit?!

Certainly no supporter of any CAA school. We're too good for that sort of thing.