Top 3 Chances to Beat a I-A

[carney2]

Our old friend Matt Dougherty at The Sports Network has chosen the following 10 games as this year's best shots for a I-AA to beat a I-A:

1. Appalachian State at North Carolina State (9/2)
2. Richmond at Duke (9/2)
3. Illinois State at Kansas State (9/2)
4. Furman at North Carolina (9/16)
5. Southern Illinois at Indiana (9/16)
6. New Hampshire at Northwestern (9/2)
7. Northern Iowa at Iowa State (9/30)
8. Texas State at Kentucky (9/9)
9. Eastern Illinois at Illinois (9/2)
10. Northwestern State at Mississippi (11/4)

As great as any of these would be, they would not be as truly earth shaking as waking up Sunday morning to the following headline:

"Youngstown Upsets Penn State"

or

"Sam Houston State Destroys the Longhorns."

Matt goes on to say that that last year I-AAs won 2 out of 50 games against I-As. This year there will be 77 matchups. Using 2005 as our benchmark, we should anticipate 3 wins this year. Give us your guess as to which 3 - and only 3 - they will be. Hopefully, you will do better than merely choose 3 games from Matt's list.

[OL FU]

Our old friend Matt Dougherty at The Sports Network has chosen the following 10 games as this year's best shots for a I-AA to beat a I-A:

1. Appalachian State at North Carolina State (9/2)
2. Richmond at Duke (9/2)
3. Illinois State at Kansas State (9/2)
4. Furman at North Carolina (9/16)
5. Southern Illinois at Indiana (9/16)
6. New Hampshire at Northwestern (9/2)
7. Northern Iowa at Iowa State (9/30)
8. Texas State at Kentucky (9/9)
9. Eastern Illinois at Illinois (9/2)
10. Northwestern State at Mississippi (11/4)

As great as any of these would be, they would not be as truly earth shaking as waking up Sunday morning to the following headline:

"Youngstown Upsets Penn State"

or

"Sam Houston State Destroys the Longhorns."

Matt goes on to say that that last year I-AAs won 2 out of 50 games against I-As. This year there will be 77 matchups. Using 2005 as our benchmark, we should anticipate 3 wins this year. Give us your guess as to which 3 - and only 3 - they will be. Hopefully, you will do better than merely choose 3 games from Matt's list.

Not to quibble but I think the list above was the best chance to beat the BCS. There are many more winnable games than those.

Such as Cal-Poly at San Jose St and San Diego St. Somebody, with a good team I just can't remember who, plays Ball ST.
So if I had to pick three I would probably pick three of the above.

From the list above, I think the top four have a really good shot at their I-A's.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

UMass over Navy (I'll be at that game)
Cal Poly over San Jose State
New Hampshire at N'Western

[catamount man]

Richmond at Duke is about the only plausible one IMO.

GO CATAMOUNTS!!!

[Ronbo]

Our old friend Matt Dougherty at The Sports Network has chosen the following 10 games as this year's best shots for a I-AA to beat a I-A:

1. Appalachian State at North Carolina State (9/2)
2. Richmond at Duke (9/2)
3. Illinois State at Kansas State (9/2)
4. Furman at North Carolina (9/16)
5. Southern Illinois at Indiana (9/16)
6. New Hampshire at Northwestern (9/2)
7. Northern Iowa at Iowa State (9/30)
8. Texas State at Kentucky (9/9)
9. Eastern Illinois at Illinois (9/2)
10. Northwestern State at Mississippi (11/4)

As great as any of these would be, they would not be as truly earth shaking as waking up Sunday morning to the following headline:

"Youngstown Upsets Penn State"

or

"Sam Houston State Destroys the Longhorns."

Matt goes on to say that that last year I-AAs won 2 out of 50 games against I-As. This year there will be 77 matchups. Using 2005 as our benchmark, we should anticipate 3 wins this year. Give us your guess as to which 3 - and only 3 - they will be. Hopefully, you will do better than merely choose 3 games from Matt's list.

0-10 in these games.

[NorthDakotaBison]

Somebody, with a good team I just can't remember who, plays Ball ST.

That would be North Dakota State.

[OL FU]

0-10 in these games.

Now admittedly the odds are not in I-AA favor but let's don't forget.

1999 Furman 28 North Carolina 3:p

[OL FU]

That would be North Dakota State.


and may be the best shot at a I-AA win:nod:

[89Hen]

Our old friend Matt Dougherty at The Sports Network has chosen the following 10 games as this year's best shots for a I-AA to beat a I-A:

1. Appalachian State at North Carolina State (9/2)
I don't care how good ASU is, this one should not be in the list IMO.

My three....
6. New Hampshire at Northwestern (9/2)
Northwestern does not play defense. This game could be 56-49 with Santos passing for 500+ yards. :nod:

9. Eastern Illinois at Illinois (9/2)
Illini lost the last nine games of 2005. :eek:

10. Northwestern State at Mississippi (11/4)
El Cid hung with the Rebels last year.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

9. Eastern Illinois at Illinois (9/2)
Illini lost the last nine games of 2005. :eek:


IMO, Illinois is the right team for an upset, but EIU is the wrong team to do it.

[89Hen]

IMO, Illinois is the right team for an upset, but EIU is the wrong team to do it.
Yeah, I thought the exact same thing. I wish it were Illinois State instead of EIU. :nod:

[UNH 40]

UNH at Northwestern will be a great measuring stick for guys like Santos, Ball, Graham, and Peterson to go up against players from one of the best conferences in college football. If Northwestern plays the kind of defense that they did against UCLA in their bowl game, UNH has the ability to put up good numbers and a lot of points.

Richmond vs. Duke will be a game where Richmond has a great chance to win.

[AppGuy04]

I think Richmond and App are the only 2 who could feasibly win

[umassfan]

I think Richmond and App are the only 2 who could feasibly win

Keep dreaming thinking App has a shot at NC State

[AppGuy04]

Keep dreaming thinking App has a shot at NC State

I'm an NC State fan, so it pains me to say that, but this will come down to strength vs strength.

App has a good offense, and NC State a good D.

NC State's offense is horrible, unless things drastically change

[HensRock]

My top 3:

Cal Poly over San Jose State
NDSU over Ball State
Idaho State over Idaho

[OL FU]

Keep dreaming thinking App has a shot at NC State

I'll will dream right along with him. (Although I don't agree with him on FU/UNC). I will give the old disclaimer, play ten times and NC state wins 9.

I have seen Furman go into very tough places NC STATE, South Carolina, Pitt, Florida State, UNC and win and if not win give those teams all they wanted for 90% of a game. Here is the rub. The results of the last time the two teams played doesn't matter. All the coaches telling them how good the opponent is means nothing. Furman beat UNC the last game and UNC might think they have to do a little chest pounding.

However,my experience is that NC State and UNC will walk onto that field without even a consideration they will lose that game. As long as FU and ASU don't get blown out quickly, it is a fight to the finish. The Wolfpack and Tarheels are not the cream of the ACC.

[89Hen]

I'm an NC State fan, so it pains me to say that, but this will come down to strength vs strength.

App has a good offense, and NC State a good D.

NC State's offense is horrible, unless things drastically change
Wow, I think ASU at NCSt is the least feasible of the ten.

Recent NCSU vs I-AA games...
NCSt 54 - Eastern Kentucky 10
NCSt 42 - Richmond 0
NCSt 59 - Western Carolina 20
NCSt 34 - ETSU 0
NCSt 56 - UMass 24

[grizband]

My top 3:

Cal Poly over San Jose State
NDSU over Ball State
Idaho State over Idaho
Idaho St. over Idaho is my pick as the most likely upset.

[89Hen]

I have seen Furman go into very tough places NC STATE, South Carolina, Pitt, Florida State, UNC and win and if not win give those teams all they wanted for 90% of a game.
I'm gonna have to call you on this one OL. I'll give you Pitt and UNC, but...

Last games:
Florida State 41 - Furman 10 - 1987
NCSt 42 - Furman 20 - 1985
South Carolina 45 - Furman 10 - 1978 :eek:

Man you SoCon posters stick together. :p

[SochorField]

North Dakota State over Ball State

Cal Poly over San Jose State (I would actually go to this game)

UC Davis over TCU.............

just kidding


Idaho State over Idaho

Richmond has a shot at Duke

[Lehigh Football Nation]

I never thought I'd say this... but....

......... no love for UMass over Navy? Delaware beat them last year, and I could care less that they went to a bowl game.

Look at their "bowl-eligible" sched last year:

Sat, Sep 3 Maryland L 20-23
Sat, Sep 10 Stanford L 38-41
Sat, Oct 1 at Duke W 28-21
Sat, Oct 8 Air Force W 27-24
Sat, Oct 15 Kent State W 34-31
Sat, Oct 22 at Rice W 41-9
Sat, Oct 29 at Rutgers L 21-31
Sat, Nov 5 Tulane W 49-21
Sat, Nov 12 at (7) Notre Dame L 21-42 Sat, Nov 19 Temple W 38-17
Sat, Dec 3 at Army W 42-23

7 point win over Duke. Ewwwww... Losses to Rutgers and Stanford. Ewwww...

Talk about a vulnerable team.

[OL FU]

I'm gonna have to call you on this one OL. I'll give you Pitt and UNC, but...

Last games:
Florida State 41 - Furman 10 - 1987
NCSt 42 - Furman 20 - 1985
South Carolina 45 - Furman 10 - 1978 :eek:

Man you SoCon posters stick together. :p

You have the NC STate score backwards. and that was the second victory over NC STate in two years

Florida state was 10-7 at the end of the start of the fourth qtr. Furman on the FSU 2 yard line and fumbled. FSU blew us out in the fourth qtr

Furman won the last game with USC we beat them in the early 80's.

YOU BETTER CHECK YOUR SOURCE:p :p :p

[OL FU]

FU versus I-A

2004 Pitt 41 FU 38 ( OT)
2003 Clemson 28 - 17
2002 Vanderbuilt 49 Furman 18 (This doesn't count. The Bobby Johnson Factor was involved)
2001 Wyoming 20 Furman 14
1999 Furman 28 UNC 3


And to point to 89's errors:p
1984 Furman 34 NC STate30
1984 Furman 42 NC STate20
1982 Furman 28 USC 23
1983 Furman 17 Ga Tech 14
1985 Furman 17 Ga Teach 17

The middle of the ACC is very beatable by the SoCon.

[bluehenbillk]

I never thought I'd say this... but....

......... no love for UMass over Navy? Delaware beat them last year, and I could care less that they went to a bowl game.


It was 2003 that UD beat them, big difference versus last year's team. Navy beat our 2004 quarterfinal team by 2 TD's.

[OL FU]

I'm gonna have to call you on this one OL. I'll give you Pitt and UNC, but...

Last games:
Florida State 41 - Furman 10 - 1987
NCSt 42 - Furman 20 - 1985
South Carolina 45 - Furman 10 - 1978 :eek:

Man you SoCon posters stick together. :p

PS all time Furman record versus NC STate 8-4-4:p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p


:o

[FG Colonel]

Do not overlook Eastern Kentucky @ cincinnati this year. I think they have a very good chance.

[thirdgendin]

I'm gonna have to call you on this one OL. I'll give you Pitt and UNC, but...

Last games:
Florida State 41 - Furman 10 - 1987
NCSt 42 - Furman 20 - 1985
South Carolina 45 - Furman 10 - 1978 :eek:

Man you SoCon posters stick together. :p

89, might want to recheck those scores.

1985 was FURMAN 42, NC State 20 (not to mention 1984 Furman 35 NC State 30)
1982 (more recent than '78) FURMAN 28, South Carolina 23
1987 Furman trailed Florida State 10-7 with about 5:00 to go in the 3rd when Sammie Smith broke open a 95-yard TD run. After that, the Noles broke it wide open.

[OL FU]

89, might want to recheck those scores.

1985 was FURMAN 42, NC State 20 (not to mention 1984 Furman 35 NC State 30)
1982 (more recent than '78) FURMAN 28, South Carolina 23
1987 Furman trailed Florida State 10-7 with about 5:00 to go in the 3rd when Sammie Smith broke open a 95-yard TD run. After that, the Noles broke it wide open.

See 89 verification from another unbiased Furman fan:D

[89Hen]

And to point to 89's errors:p
1984 Furman 34 NC STate30
1984 Furman 42 NC STate20
1982 Furman 28 USC 23
1983 Furman 17 Ga Tech 14
1985 Furman 17 Ga Teach 17

The middle of the ACC is very beatable by the SoCon.
Let me get out my High School yearbook and check those scores. :rolleyes: Barely any of the players on AppSt or Furman 2006 were born when these games were played. C'mon OL, you're showing your age. :p

[OL FU]

Let me get out my High School yearbook and check those scores. :rolleyes: Barely any of the players on AppSt or Furman 2006 were born when these games were played. C'mon OL, you're showing your age. :p

Last time I looked you are the one that brought them up:eyebrow: :p

In fact you dug one out of 1978. I accept your retraction:D

[OL FU]

Let me get out my High School yearbook and check those scores. :rolleyes: Barely any of the players on AppSt or Furman 2006 were born when these games were played. C'mon OL, you're showing your age. :p

The point is I believe the most winnable games are the ones others mention including myself.

NDSU / Ball State - I will disapointed if NDSU does not win this one.
Cal-Poly at SJS or SDS. They will win at least one of them.

But I have watched too many good SoCon teams win or play close to mid level ACC teams including Furman's last adventure in Death Valley to think that those games are not winnable. Should ASU and Furman beat NCSt and UNC, No. Can they? Absolutely:D

[89Hen]

:confused: You brought up those teams, I pointed out that these were games of 20+ years ago. Not to mention that USC and NCSt absolutely sucked in the early/mid 80's. Duke beat USC the same year Furman did and Duke beat NCSt BOTH years that FU beat them. It was one of only two wins for Duke in 1984 and one of four in 1985. :rotateh:

[OL FU]

:confused: You brought up those teams, I pointed out that these were games of 20+ years ago. Not to mention that USC and NCSt absolutely sucked in the early/mid 80's. Duke beat USC the same year Furman did and Duke beat NCSt BOTH years that FU beat them. It was one of only two wins for Duke in 1984 and one of four in 1985. :rotateh:

Better start taking your memory pills. All I said is that I have seen Furman go into these places... you brought up the specific games.




I'm gonna have to call you on this one OL. I'll give you Pitt and UNC, but...

Last games:
Florida State 41 - Furman 10 - 1987
NCSt 42 - Furman 20 - 1985
South Carolina 45 - Furman 10 - 1978

Man you SoCon posters stick together.

And I was saying the teams were good back then, just beatable like 2006

But you know I understand your frustration. Geez you get worry about West Chester and Albany every year. :eek:

[OL FU]

:confused: You brought up those teams, I pointed out that these were games of 20+ years ago. Not to mention that USC and NCSt absolutely sucked in the early/mid 80's. Duke beat USC the same year Furman did and Duke beat NCSt BOTH years that FU beat them. It was one of only two wins for Duke in 1984 and one of four in 1985. :rotateh:

Wasn't Spurrier the coach of Duke then?

[89Hen]

BTW, I will certainly be rooting for AppSt and Furman, just as I do for any I-AA against a I-A. :nod: But middle of the pack ACC in the early 80's (NCSU was actually bottom of the barrel) and middle of the pack in the mid 2000's are completely different stories.

NCSt in the ACC....
1983: 1-5
1984: 1-5
1985: 2-5

[OL FU]

BTW, I will certainly be rooting for AppSt and Furman, just as I do for any I-AA against a I-A. :nod: But middle of the pack ACC in the early 80's (NCSU was actually bottom of the barrel) and middle of the pack in the mid 2000's are completely different stories.

NCSt in the ACC....
1983: 1-5
1984: 1-5
1985: 2-5

I know who you will be rooting for as long as UVA isn't involved:)

But where in the hell did you get the 85 NC State score:rolleyes: :D

[89Hen]

Wasn't Spurrier the coach of Duke then?
1987-89

[AppGuy04]

Wow, I think ASU at NCSt is the least feasible of the ten.

Recent NCSU vs I-AA games...
NCSt 54 - Eastern Kentucky 10
NCSt 42 - Richmond 0
NCSt 59 - Western Carolina 20
NCSt 34 - ETSU 0
NCSt 56 - UMass 24

A couple of those were with Philip Rivers, and more recently, Mario Williams and Manny Lawson. Like I said, the D is not the problem.

[OL FU]

1987-89

That's right he was offensive coordinator in the early 80's

[OL FU]

1987-89

We have to quit having these kinda arguments. I just soared past my mentor's (blukeys) post count.:eek: :o

[89Hen]

But where in the hell did you get the 85 NC State score:rolleyes: :D
The score was actually right, I was a bit dislexic. :o

[OL FU]

The score was actually right, I was a bit dislexic. :o

I suppose that is as close to a retraction as I should expect:smiley_wi
:D :D :D

[89Hen]

A couple of those were with Philip Rivers, and more recently, Mario Williams and Manny Lawson. Like I said, the D is not the problem.
Doesn't look like the O is the problem either. I'm certainly no Wolfpack lover, but this is not the same team from the early 80's. You mention players like Rivers, Williams, Lawson.... you think they won't have anyone this year that you will mention by name next year?

[AppGuy04]

Doesn't look like the O is the problem either. I'm certainly no Wolfpack lover, but this is not the same team from the early 80's. You mention players like Rivers, Williams, Lawson.... you think they won't have anyone this year that you will mention by name next year?

On offense, no. Unless they drastically change their offense. Chuck Amato has always run a pass first offense, and they don't have the players for that. They do however have 3-4 all world running backs who haven't been given the chance to do their thing. If NC State become a run first team, then yes, they could walk over some people. As for the defense, they lost ALOT of players, including 3 first rounders. By all means, are they no Miami of FSU, they can't just reload, so it may take some time for guys to adjust. That being said, if any I-AA is going to catch them, it may well be the first game of the year, thats my point.

[OL FU]

On offense, no. Unless they drastically change their offense. Chuck Amato has always run a pass first offense, and they don't have the players for that. They do however have 3-4 all world running backs who haven't been given the chance to do their thing. If NC State become a run first team, then yes, they could walk over some people. As for the defense, they lost ALOT of players, including 3 first rounders. By all means, are they no Miami of FSU, they can't just reload, so it may take some time for guys to adjust. That being said, if any I-AA is going to catch them, it may well be the first game of the year, thats my point.

Nothing would smack 89 more than for the SoCon to beat the ACC while Delaware sleeps through the West Chester game. :smiley_wi

[RabidRabbit]

I Look to the GREAT WEST to win two of these:

Cal Poly vs. San Jose St.
NDSU vs. Ball St.

I'm not spotting the right Southland conference member's schedule, but I thought one of them was playing NM St. That would be my 3rd choice.

[MYTAPPY]

I agree the Offense is going to be a problem for NC State. Both of thier quarterbacks are horrible. I will repeat: HORRIBLE!!! Stone and Davis couldn't throw an accurate pass if thier life depended on it. They are better off running the ball.

[youwouldno]

Whatever, all that matters is the teams that are fielded in 2006. The gap between I-A and I-AA is, in my opinion, most problematic on the defensive side of things. If a I-AA team can keep it close, anything can happen... but it's tough to fall behind early and make a comeback.

I expect I-AA to win more than 3 games, possibly a lot more. The rule change that allowed 1 win per year to count towards bowl eligibility had a sort of ripple effect that has now resulted in a greater number of winnable games.

App St. is most definitely not the most likely to pull an upset, but save Texas St at Kentucky (and possibly NW St at Ole Miss), App-NC St. and the others are definitely "feasible" upset possibilities. It's highly likely at least 1 of those I-AA teams will in fact win, and 2 is quite possible.

There's still a lot we obviously don't know about the teams involved, both I-A and I-AA, so it's hard to be too specific about the individual game odds. Idaho St. and Cal Poly are probably the most likely to beat a I-A team, not limiting it to BCS opponents.

Furman has a legit shot at UNC because of the physicality of Furman's backfield. Whether the Paladins pull it off probably will come down to how much (if at all) the defense has improved. Though it was much better at the end of last season than earlier, it will take another major improvement to hold UNC enough for the Paladins to pull the upset.

[89Hen]

That being said, if any I-AA is going to catch them, it may well be the first game of the year, thats my point.
I can agree with that.

[89Hen]

Nothing would smack 89 more than for the SoCon to beat the ACC while Delaware sleeps through the West Chester game. :smiley_wi
That would be a good sign! The last two times the Hens lost to WCUPA they went to the playoffs (made it to the semifinals the last time). :D

[putter]

I think Southern Illinois could give Indiana a loss. Idaho St. should handle Idaho and if Cal Poly still has a good defense, I think they can beat San Jose St.

[AppGuy04]

I agree the Offense is going to be a problem for NC State. Both of thier quarterbacks are horrible. I will repeat: HORRIBLE!!! Stone and Davis couldn't throw an accurate pass if thier life depended on it. They are better off running the ball.

Jay Davis is gone, and Marcus Stone is not a passing QB

[OL FU]

That would be a good sign! The last two times the Hens lost to WCUPA they went to the playoffs (made it to the semifinals the last time). :D

I concede. Once again you have worn me down. :bow: :bow: :bow:

Really I just have to get back to work:D

[OL FU]

89, I'm back. Where are you?: smash : :D

[89Hen]

I'm here. How about some future wins....

New Hampshire at Army - 2008
Colgate at Buffalo - 2008
Illinois State at Illinois - 2009
Delaware at Navy - 2007
UC Davis at San Jose State - 2007
Cal Poly at San Jose State - 2009

[OL FU]

I'm here. How about some future wins....

New Hampshire at Army - 2008
Colgate at Buffalo - 2008
Illinois State at Illinois - 2009
Delaware at Navy - 2007
UC Davis at San Jose State - 2007
Cal Poly at San Jose State - 2009

Maybe one of the reasons I am hopeful for FU this year is I don't see too many in the future with Clemson, South Carolina and Va Tech coming up:eek:

[Stang Fever]

Its hard to pick a top three...when you dont have a list of all the I-AA vs I-A games to be played.

RALPH HELP OUT HERE...you are the man at finding list like this. From that list i will be able to pick a more accurate top three

But I am going to GO with the HOMER

POLY over who ever
and NDSU over BALL

[paytonlives]

The Big Sky Conference plays 13 1A teams this year. I put down my thoughts to each team and will be hoping that the BSC can win 3 games.


Eastern Washington
at Oregon State 8/31
at West Virginia 9/9
If the Eagles still had Meyers and Kimball they would have a shot at winning at Oregon State. As it is this will be the beginning of a long year at EWU


Idaho State
at UNLV 9/2
at Idaho 9/16
Its conceivable that ISU can win BOTH of these games. UNLV had a huge turnover and is rebuilding a lack luster football program. Idaho is ALWAYS ranked in the bottom 10 of 1A, and Montana has beaten the potatoes 3 out of 4.

Montana
at Iowa 9/2
I wish I could say different but no chance unless Swogger makes no mistakes and Lex Hilliard runs wild.

Montana State
at Colorado 9/2
New QB it MSU no chance here.

Northern Arizona
at Arizona State 8/31
at Utah 9/9
I think NAU will surprise by staying close to both teams until the third quarter, but then blow out city.

Northern Colorado
NONE
Up to 1AA and doesn't need to get REALLY killed by a 1A, cant blame them.


Portland State
at New Mexico 9/2
at California 9/16
at Oregon 10/28
If one game is a body bag game, what do you call this? Playoffs are all ready gone before the season starts. They might keep New Mexico close, but Cal and Oregon comon'. If they are not in financial trouble the guy that set this schedule needs to be neutered.

Sacramento State
at Boise State 8/31
Portland State surprised Boise last year by only losing by 7. That's bad news for a bad Sacramento State team.

Weber State
at Colorado State 9/2
Interesting game. Weber has a 1 in 10 chance to win this game.

Just my thoughts. The Big Sky is getting better each year and the final poll last year showed it. Look for MSU and Montana to be in the top 15 pre-season this year. The scariest team in the league is ISU. they Added a QB and other skilled players, if the gel look out. But if they don't then ISU fades like a California sunset. Weber could surprise but lost several linemen.

Sac State
NAU
Portland State
Northern Colorado
Eastern Washington
These are all solid teams but will really struggle with their schedules and the top 4 Big Sky teams.

[Cocky]

We should have a decent chance at winning a BCS game. We play Mississippi State which about as low as you can get on the BCS food chain.

[WMTribe90]

Sacramento State
at Boise State 8/31
Portland State surprised Boise last year by only losing by 7. That's bad news for a bad Sacramento State team.

New and coach and new system for BSU. Hawkins was the heart and soul of the BSU football program. Some BSU players left the program when he departed for CU. I wouldn't count Sas St. out of this one.


Montana State
at Colorado 9/2
New QB it MSU no chance here.

CU was horrible down the strech last year. Their defense was pourous and they graduate their starting QB and 2nd Rnd Draft pick TE. CU is still reeling a bit from the recruiting scandal and adjusting to arrival of Coach Hawkins and his offensive system. I think Hawkins will return the program to the top of the North Division in a few years, but 2006 may be the low point for the Buffs. Again, I wouldn't write MSU out of this one completely, especially with the early season date.

[ucdtim17]

New and coach and new system for BSU. Hawkins was the heart and soul of the BSU football program. Some BSU players left the program when he departed for CU. I wouldn't count Sas St. out of this one.


OC Chris Petersen is taking over there - I think it will be a pretty smooth transition. Boise should win by 40

[CrunchGriz]

Idaho State
at UNLV 9/2
at Idaho 9/16
Its conceivable that ISU can win BOTH of these games. UNLV had a huge turnover and is rebuilding a lack luster football program. Idaho is ALWAYS ranked in the bottom 10 of 1A, and Montana has beaten the potatoes 3 out of 4.



Paytonlives: Just a minor correction here: Montana has beaten Idaho four straight times (the last four games played), in 2000-2003. (Montana lost 33-30 in the last seconds in 1999 when Idaho kicked a field goal.)

[DTSpider]

We should have a decent chance at winning a BCS game. We play Mississippi State which about as low as you can get on the BCS food chain.

Lower than Duke?

[MplsBison]

NDSU at Ball State.

[paytonlives]

Paytonlives: Just a minor correction here: Montana has beaten Idaho four straight times (the last four games played), in 2000-2003. (Montana lost 33-30 in the last seconds in 1999 when Idaho kicked a field goal.)

You are correct. I remembered the L just could not remember the date. So Griz 4in a row.

[GeauxLions94]

I Look to the GREAT WEST to win two of these:

Cal Poly vs. San Jose St.
NDSU vs. Ball St.

I'm not spotting the right Southland conference member's schedule, but I thought one of them was playing NM St. That would be my 3rd choice.


Lower than Duke?

Southeastern Louisiana visits New Mexico State on Aug. 31. Duke could take out NMSU pretty easily.

[Cocky]

Lower than Duke?

Maybe not that low.

[rcny46]

I'll limit my 3 picks from Matt Dougherty's list of 10 games:

UNH over Northwestern
Richmond over Duke
UNI over Iowa St.

[Brad82]

Rhody over UCONN in first game. We beat them a couple of years ago.

[BULLDOG8180]

84 WAS WHEN THEY PLAYED EACH TEAM TWICE, HENCE THE 2 VICTORIES OVER NC STATE.

[89Hen]

will be hoping that the BSC can win 3 games.
I'll be hoping with you, but I can't find the 3. I may need to read up on Idaho State though.

[LBPop]

I think I have a real possibility. I don't know a lot about W&M this season, but I know they have been on the rise. I saw my Alma Mater, Maryland, play their spring game and I was underwhelmed. There are some athletes, but the QB situation is not good and the skill players are young. Then add the following factors:


Maryland has developed a habit of starting the season poorly for a few seasons now
The W&M stud RB played just down the road in high school--he'll be motivated and probably have a large fan base in College Park
Maryland's program has been sliding

Certainly Maryland is faster and deeper. They also have a huge block eater in the DL. But under Ralph Friedgen (whom I like) they have not progressed lately. I'm a Terp (who cheers unabashedly for Georgetown football) and it pains me to write this stuff. :(

If the spread is 10 or more, I may have to invest some of the Kid's tuition money.;) :rolleyes:

[WMTribe90]

Thanks for the vote of confidence LBPop. WM was beating UNC and Marshall at the end of the third quarter in each of the last two seasons only to lose. Maryland will be a middle of the pack ACC team similar to UNC, maybe with a little less talent. I saw where UMD did graduate a good bit of talent. That said, this WM team has unproven OL and DL, which is usually the biggest advantage the IA team has over the IAA besides overall depth. I think next year's WM team will improve greatly over the course of the year as some of the new lineman mature, but an upset at Byrd Stadium in the opener is probably too much to ask. Right now, I'd put the spread at MD by 17 to 20 points.

[OL FU]

Thanks for the vote of confidence LBPop. WM was beating UNC and Marshall at the end of the third quarter in each of the last two seasons only to lose. Maryland will be a middle of the pack ACC team similar to UNC, maybe with a little less talent. I saw where UMD did graduate a good bit of talent. That said, this WM team has unproven OL and DL, which is usually the biggest advantage the IA team has over the IAA besides overall depth. I think next year's WM team will improve greatly over the course of the year as some of the new lineman mature, but an upset at Byrd Stadium in the opener is probably too much to ask. Right now, I'd put the spread at MD by 17 to 20 points.

If Furman can't beat UNC then W&M can't beat Maryland. ASk 89:rolleyes: :)

[McTailGator]

Our old friend Matt Dougherty at The Sports Network has chosen the following 10 games as this year's best shots for a I-AA to beat a I-A:

1. Appalachian State at North Carolina State (9/2)
2. Richmond at Duke (9/2)
3. Illinois State at Kansas State (9/2)
4. Furman at North Carolina (9/16)
5. Southern Illinois at Indiana (9/16)
6. New Hampshire at Northwestern (9/2)
7. Northern Iowa at Iowa State (9/30)
8. Texas State at Kentucky (9/9)
9. Eastern Illinois at Illinois (9/2)
10. Northwestern State at Mississippi (11/4)

As great as any of these would be, they would not be as truly earth shaking as waking up Sunday morning to the following headline:

"Youngstown Upsets Penn State"

or

"Sam Houston State Destroys the Longhorns."

Matt goes on to say that that last year I-AAs won 2 out of 50 games against I-As. This year there will be 77 matchups. Using 2005 as our benchmark, we should anticipate 3 wins this year. Give us your guess as to which 3 - and only 3 - they will be. Hopefully, you will do better than merely choose 3 games from Matt's list.


McNeese WILL beat South Florida in week 1...

You heard it here first.

[SunCoastBlueHen]

McNeese WILL beat South Florida in week 1...

You heard it here first.

I would love to see that one! I plan on attending that game with a few USF grads. :nod:

[LBPop]

Right now, I'd put the spread at MD by 17 to 20 points.

I am not kidding when I tell you that a spread like that would get my attention--and maybe a few of my dollars.:nod:

[89Hen]

If Furman can't beat UNC then W&M can't beat Maryland. ASk 89:rolleyes: :)
:confused: Who said anything about Furman and UNC? I thought our discussion was AppSt and NCSt.

[OL FU]

:confused: Who said anything about Furman and UNC? I thought our discussion was AppSt and NCSt.

xlolx You are too much. Glad your back to posting:nod:

[89Hen]

I'll give you Pitt and UNC
:nod:

[OL FU]

:nod:

:bow:

[GeauxLions94]

Not actually a Rasheed Wallace guarantee, but you can book it ...

Southeastern Louisiana over New Mexico State :nod:

[GeauxColonels]

I would have to say that MY pic for I-AA over a I-A school is.....

Nicholls State over Nebraska

Yeah, I know I'm dreaming, but here is a SERIOUS prediction regarding that game....

The Nebraska fans will like the Nicholls State offense more than their own - FYI: Nicholls runs a triple-option for those who don't know.



I'm still upset that Nicholls blew a three-point lead with 4 minutes left and the ball at the Indiana 11 yard line & a first down and ended up losing to the Hoosiers during the first game of the season (right after Hurricane Katrina).

[McTailGator]

I would love to see that one! I plan on attending that game with a few USF grads. :nod:

Cool, wear your UD stuff and come tailgate with us.

[blackfordpu]

Sam Houston has a shot at SMU. The Texas game is pretty much a lost cause, just in it for the money. :)

[skinny_uncle]

I have to pick SIU over Indiana for obvious reasons. The last time we played the Salukis won by 12. Of course that was in basketball, but there should be some carryover.
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[Maroons]

Dougherty’s list features the best chances for a I-AA team to beat a BCS team (excluding the Big East). The best chances to beat I-A teams will obviously not come from those match ups but instead from those weaker I-A conferences: Sun Belt, MAC, C-USA, Mountain West, and WAC. With that in mind… let me offer up my top 3 potential I-AA/I-A upsets outside of BCS games but including the Big East:

1) 9/23 Cal Poly @ San Diego State
2) 9/02 Eastern Kentucky @ Cincinnati
3) 9/02 Alabama State @ Troy

Like many of you, I’m not a believer in EIU over Illinois. Also not convinced that Idaho St. will dethrone Idaho. And unless N.C. State is suddenly much worse than last year, is App. State really a contender in that game? Eastern Kentucky played both teams last year and lost to Appy in a 24-16 thriller and got drilled by N.C. State 54-10 in a contest that was boring after the first 3 minutes.

[ucdtim17]

Dougherty’s list features the best chances for a I-AA team to beat a BCS team (excluding the Big East). The best chances to beat I-A teams will obviously not come from those match ups but instead from those weaker I-A conferences: Sun Belt, MAC, C-USA, Mountain West, and WAC. With that in mind… let me offer up my top 3 potential I-AA/I-A upsets outside of BCS games but including the Big East:

1) 9/23 Cal Poly @ San Diego State
2) 9/02 Eastern Kentucky @ Cincinnati
3) 9/02 Alabama State @ Troy

Like many of you, I’m not a believer in EIU over Illinois. Also not convinced that Idaho St. will dethrone Idaho. And unless N.C. State is suddenly much worse than last year, is App. State really a contender in that game? Eastern Kentucky played both teams last year and lost to Appy in a 24-16 thriller and got drilled by N.C. State 54-10 in a contest that was boring after the first 3 minutes.

you think cal poly's got a better chance at san diego than at san jose?

[Ronbo]

San Jose State will be a 5 win team this year. Cal Poly has a shot but it won't be easy. It's a I-A team with a great Coach, at home, with 85 schollies. As bad as we diss these lower I-A's they still would be top 10 teams in I-AA talent wise.

[Maroons]

Somehow I missed the San Jose game... but I'll still stand with what I've got.

Unfortunately for the I-AA nation... most of the weaker I-A programs have avoided scheduling I-AA this year so it's almost easier to go ahead and pick a game like Texas State @ Kentucky.

[ucdtim17]

San Jose State will be a 5 win team this year. Cal Poly has a shot but it won't be easy. It's a I-A team with a great Coach, at home, with 85 schollies. As bad as we diss these lower I-A's they still would be top 10 teams in I-AA talent wise.

San Jose hasn't won 5 games in a long time - that's a pretty bold prediction. I'm not sure if Tomey can turn that thing around. They've been awful for a while and have never in 100+ years been very good at all. I think they've been ranked something like 3 weeks in their whole history.

[UNHWildCats]

I would have to say that MY pic for I-AA over a I-A school is.....

Nicholls State over Nebraska

Yeah, I know I'm dreaming, but here is a SERIOUS prediction regarding that game....

The Nebraska fans will like the Nicholls State offense more than their own - FYI: Nicholls runs a triple-option for those who don't know.



I'm still upset that Nicholls blew a three-point lead with 4 minutes left and the ball at the Indiana 11 yard line & a first down and ended up losing to the Hoosiers during the first game of the season (right after Hurricane Katrina).

Your Insane

[kats89]

Our old friend Matt Dougherty at The Sports Network has chosen the following 10 games as this year's best shots for a I-AA to beat a I-A:

1. Appalachian State at North Carolina State (9/2)
2. Richmond at Duke (9/2)
3. Illinois State at Kansas State (9/2)
4. Furman at North Carolina (9/16)
5. Southern Illinois at Indiana (9/16)
6. New Hampshire at Northwestern (9/2)
7. Northern Iowa at Iowa State (9/30)
8. Texas State at Kentucky (9/9)
9. Eastern Illinois at Illinois (9/2)
10. Northwestern State at Mississippi (11/4)

As great as any of these would be, they would not be as truly earth shaking as waking up Sunday morning to the following headline:

"Youngstown Upsets Penn State"

or

"Sam Houston State Destroys the Longhorns."

Matt goes on to say that that last year I-AAs won 2 out of 50 games against I-As. This year there will be 77 matchups. Using 2005 as our benchmark, we should anticipate 3 wins this year. Give us your guess as to which 3 - and only 3 - they will be. Hopefully, you will do better than merely choose 3 games from Matt's list.

I honestly think we could have a legimate shot at knocking off SMU, by far one of the worst I-A football programs in the country.

[Mustang Man]

Not sure about the other teams, but I like Poly's chances against SJSU.

[Ronbo]

San Jose hasn't won 5 games in a long time - that's a pretty bold prediction. I'm not sure if Tomey can turn that thing around. They've been awful for a while and have never in 100+ years been very good at all. I think they've been ranked something like 3 weeks in their whole history.

They would be 10-1 in I-AA. You guys really over estimate the talent in I-AA and under estimate the talent in I-A. The bottom I-A's would be top I-AA's. Look for a battle as tough as Montana in San Jose. We had this same argument last year with #2 ranked Eastern Washington. Hmmm...... 35-24 SJSU.

San Jose State recent 5+ win seasons
2000 7-5
2002 6-7

CollegeFootball News ranks SJSU #1 Recruiting Class in the WAC
http://www.sjsuspartans.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=29304&SPID=2290&DB_OEM_ID=5600&ATCLID=235543

They have 4 of 5 OLinemen back plus a 335 lb Arizona Transfer, they have their RB back, and their QB back. I will say they can put up some points. Defense is the question mark. Can an option team outscore them? We'll see. I will concede that CP has a good chance for victory but I would not say they are favorites. San Jose are the favorites.

[Reed Rothchild]

I would have to say that MY pic for I-AA over a I-A school is.....

Nicholls State over Nebraska

Yeah, I know I'm dreaming, but here is a SERIOUS prediction regarding that game....

The Nebraska fans will like the Nicholls State offense more than their own - FYI: Nicholls runs a triple-option for those who don't know.



I'm still upset that Nicholls blew a three-point lead with 4 minutes left and the ball at the Indiana 11 yard line & a first down and ended up losing to the Hoosiers during the first game of the season (right after Hurricane Katrina).


Not in Lincoln. U r CRAZY. xidiotx

[Blue42]

Not sure which of those games is the best chance for an upset.

But I know which one I'd most want to see (other than my Panthers vs. Iowa State)...

New Hampshire at Northwestern.

That one could be a track meet.

I'm not a New Hampshire fan for 51 weeks of the year, but would love to see the Big10 get a black-eye from the Wildcats on that Saturday.

[crunifan]

In my fantasty land...

Montana kicks the crap out of the Hawkeyes at Kinnick.

We all know that won't happen, but my little heart would fill with joy if that happened. Oh the chaos that would ensue!

[colonelblitz]

Somehow I missed the San Jose game... but I'll still stand with what I've got.

Unfortunately for the I-AA nation... most of the weaker I-A programs have avoided scheduling I-AA this year so it's almost easier to go ahead and pick a game like Texas State @ Kentucky.

Wekcome Maroons..glad to have another Colonel on board. I also think we have a good shot at Cincy.

[GeauxLions94]

Not in Lincoln. U r CRAZY. xidiotx

Not in Thibodaux either xidiotx (and if Nicholls was spotted 20 points and you only played a half).

Too many questions at QB (who's it gonna be) and too many losses on defense (eight starters are gone)

[Ronbo]

In my fantasty land...

Montana kicks the crap out of the Hawkeyes at Kinnick.

We all know that won't happen, but my little heart would fill with joy if that happened. Oh the chaos that would ensue!

We'll probably be 30+ point underdogs. Get out your check books boys, we'll keep it closer.:nod:

[swaghook]

We'll probably be 30+ point underdogs. Get out your check books boys, we'll keep it closer.:nod: I might put money on NDSU keeping the U of M game closer then the Griz against Iowa.

[Ronbo]

I'll guarantee you Hauck would rather be playing the Goofers than the Hawkeyes. Iowa is a premiere program. Minnesota is good one year and bad the next. They are like Illinois, Purdue, Indiana, etc. You never know if they'll be good or stink. Iowa shows up every year. Some think they'll be a pre season top 10 in 2006.

[MaxBaer]

This year's best shots for a I-AA to beat a I-A:

1. Appalachian State at North Carolina State (9/2)
2. Richmond at Duke (9/2)
3. Illinois State at Kansas State (9/2)
4. Furman at North Carolina (9/16)
5. Southern Illinois at Indiana (9/16)
6. New Hampshire at Northwestern (9/2)
7. Northern Iowa at Iowa State (9/30)
8. Texas State at Kentucky (9/9)
9. Eastern Illinois at Illinois (9/2)
10. Northwestern State at Mississippi (11/4)

Massey Ratings (2005) suggest best chance is #2 - Richmond at Duke
#8 Texas State at Kentucky is also a possibility

1. Appalachian State 1.542 at North Carolina State 1.922
2. Richmond 0.923 at Duke 1.076
3. Illinois State 1.034 at Kansas State 1.737
4. Furman 1.278 at North Carolina 1.900
5. Southern Illinois 1.173 at Indiana 1.585
6. New Hampshire 0.977 at Northwestern 2.035
7. Northern Iowa 1.264 at Iowa State 1.902
8. Texas State 1.254 at Kentucky 1.361
9. Eastern Illinois 0.881 at Illinois 1.409
10. Northwestern State 0.868 at Mississippi 1.257

http://www.masseyratings.com/rate.php?lg=cf

[MaxBaer]

Originally Posted by RONBO
The bottom I-A's would be top I-AA's.

Not according to Massey Ratings (2005)

Top 10 IAA
70 Appalachian St 1.542
98 Furman 1.278
99 N Iowa 1.264
101 Texas St 1.254
107 S Illinois 1.173
109 Cal Poly 1.119
110 Montana 1.110
111 Youngstown St 1.110
114 Ga Southern 1.095
115 Montana St 1.091

Bottom 10 IA
124 Utah St 1.015
130 San Jose St 0.972
131 Temple 0.972
138 Rice 0.921
139 Tulane 0.920
144 FL Atlantic 0.873
147 North Texas 0.848
167 Buffalo 0.738
188 Kent 0.583
195 New Mexico St 0.547

http://www.masseyratings.com/rate.php?lg=cf

[golionsgo]

Massey Ratings (2005) suggest best chance is #2 - Richmond at Duke
#8 Texas State at Kentucky is also a possibility

1. Appalachian State 1.542 at North Carolina State 1.922
2. Richmond 0.923 at Duke 1.076
3. Illinois State 1.034 at Kansas State 1.737
4. Furman 1.278 at North Carolina 1.900
5. Southern Illinois 1.173 at Indiana 1.585
6. New Hampshire 0.977 at Northwestern 2.035
7. Northern Iowa 1.264 at Iowa State 1.902
8. Texas State 1.254 at Kentucky 1.361
9. Eastern Illinois 0.881 at Illinois 1.409
10. Northwestern State 0.868 at Mississippi 1.257

http://www.masseyratings.com/rate.php?lg=cf


The way I read it, according to last year's Massey ratings, we would be about a one point favorite over New Mexico State who we play to open the season.

[SochorField]

San Jose State recent 5+ win seasons
2000 7-5
2002 6-7

CollegeFootball News ranks SJSU #1 Recruiting Class in the WAC
http://www.sjsuspartans.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=29304&SPID=2290&DB_OEM_ID=5 600&ATCLID=235543

They have 4 of 5 OLinemen back plus a 335 lb Arizona Transfer, they have their RB back, and their QB back. I will say they can put up some points. Defense is the question mark. Can an option team outscore them? We'll see. I will concede that CP has a good chance for victory but I would not say they are favorites. San Jose are the favorites.





Don't worry, San Jose State will suck this year. Its just part of life in California...Cal Poly has as good a shot as any bottom half team in the WAC does.

[SoCon48]

Massey Ratings (2005) suggest best chance is #2 - Richmond at Duke
#8 Texas State at Kentucky is also a possibility

1. Appalachian State 1.542 at North Carolina State 1.922
2. Richmond 0.923 at Duke 1.076
3. Illinois State 1.034 at Kansas State 1.737
4. Furman 1.278 at North Carolina 1.900
5. Southern Illinois 1.173 at Indiana 1.585
6. New Hampshire 0.977 at Northwestern 2.035
7. Northern Iowa 1.264 at Iowa State 1.902
8. Texas State 1.254 at Kentucky 1.361
9. Eastern Illinois 0.881 at Illinois 1.409
10. Northwestern State 0.868 at Mississippi 1.257

http://www.masseyratings.com/rate.php?lg=cf

Everybody else beats Duke, why shouldn;t Richmond?

[SoCon48]

Not according to Massey Ratings (2005)

http://www.masseyratings.com/rate.php?lg=cf


Actually, both Furman and App were rated above at least 23 I-A teams in that Massey scale using the link you gave..

[Ronbo]

Yep, heard all this stuff last year and how EWU would thump San Jose. That's why the game is played on the field. SJSU 35-EWU 24.:smiley_wi

[SochorField]

I said they have a shot....I'm not saying they will win.

I like Southern Illinios @ Indiana too...

[Go Poly]

I certainly want my Mustangs to knock off the Spartans, but CP better tune up their offense....or it will be a tough game to win.

[igo4uni]

We'll probably be 30+ point underdogs. Get out your check books boys, we'll keep it closer.:nod:

Cha-Ching!!:D :D :D :D

[igo4uni]

Don't underestimate how crappy The Iowa State Cyclowns can play!!:) :) :D :)

I think UNI has a good shot at beating them in Ames.

[Frosty The Snowbuff]

New and coach and new system for BSU. Hawkins was the heart and soul of the BSU football program. Some BSU players left the program when he departed for CU. I wouldn't count Sas St. out of this one.



CU was horrible down the strech last year. Their defense was pourous and they graduate their starting QB and 2nd Rnd Draft pick TE. CU is still reeling a bit from the recruiting scandal and adjusting to arrival of Coach Hawkins and his offensive system. I think Hawkins will return the program to the top of the North Division in a few years, but 2006 may be the low point for the Buffs. Again, I wouldn't write MSU out of this one completely, especially with the early season date.

As a Buffs fan, I feel I must warn you. Our O-Line was decimated with injuries last yr (same as this spring). Also, despite the disaster at the end of he year Colorado was #11 in the nation against the Run (But that might not matter much because I don't know how much Montana State runs). The problem was the O left us hanging alot and our top CB (Wheatly) was hurt for the year (broken wrist)....Therefore, add those factors to a very predictable O and you have the results of us being 87th (I think) against the pass (We gave up a whopping 250 through the air a game).

With that said....we have a new systems and a New QB....MSU has a shot "a slim one" but a shot. But that's why they play the games.

[ucdtim17]

CP should also have many more fans in SJ than EWU did

[McTailGator]

I would love to see that one! I plan on attending that game with a few USF grads. :nod:

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Simply Stated:

WE ARE DIVISION I

We compete for THE NCAA Division I National Championship.

[Umass74]

When UMass played NC State in 2002 they had Rivers and were a top 15 team.

I went to the game. UMass threw two interceptions in its first two possessions and NC State also scored on its first two possessions. So about a minute into the scond quarter it's 28-0 NC State and we're getting our asses kicked.

Then all of a sudden UMass picked it up. We scored the next 10 points and the scoring was 28-24 for the rest of the game. Jeff Krohn missed a wide open Zullo in the NC State endzone or the score would have been closer. And we almost knocked Rivers out of the game. He attended the post game conference covered with ice bags.

Appy can play with the current Wolfpack team.

I think Richmond's defense can hang with the current Duke offense. The question is the same as for the Spiders A10 chances---will they have any offense? My pick is Duke 28 Spiders 7

I like UNH's offense against Northwestern. However, the Wildcats only return four starters from a defense that ranked 107th in I-AA in passing defense and 91st overall. Hey, maybe UNH's defense will get better with all the personnel changes. Maybe not. Northwestern 54 UNH 42. And 1,000 yards of offense...

[AppGuy04]

I think Northwestern will be fired up and "win one for the coach"

[kats89]

SAM HOUSTON OVER S.M.U. 9/16/06 :nod:

[SunCoastBlueHen]

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Without a doubt. :thumbsup:

[Canyoncat]

MSU vs Colorado

If MSU is able to keep it within a touchdown going into the 4th quarter, I think the Cats have a chance. The running game will have to have a good day to keep Hawkins offense off the field for that to happen though. It could be a very close game. Reason: The Cats will have a very good to outstanding defense this year and Colorado is learning a new offense. This game could be much like what we saw against Oklahoma State last year except the Cats have a much better running game. No, no Lulay, but I have confidence that the passing game will work enough to keep defenses honest for the first 2 or 3 games before it starts to click.

GO CATS!!

[Cap'n Cat]

0-10 in these games.

Include Montana @ Iowa, it's 0-11, right? Notice that game didn't even make it into the "Top Ten Chances".....


:nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod:



:eyebrow:

[PaladinFan]

Why does everyone pick Richmond over Duke? They lost the one man in their one man show to graduation.

[Mr. C]

Why does everyone pick Richmond over Duke? They lost the one man in their one man show to graduation.
Richmond has almost its entire defense, including its biggest playmakers back and should do fine on offense. I played golf with former coach Jim Reid last week and he knows the Spiders' personnel about as well as anyone. He thinks that Richmond will be very strong this year, even without Stacy Tutt.

[fuEMO]

I like Richmond in that game. I earned alot of respect for them after watching them play Furman. I think their D plays solid football.

[BaylorTitan]

Richmond has almost its entire defense, including its biggest playmakers back and should do fine on offense. I played golf with former coach Jim Reid last week and he knows the Spiders' personnel about as well as anyone. He thinks that Richmond will be very strong this year, even without Stacy Tutt.

Duke has some talent. Thier sophomore class is good.

[PaladinFan]

I could be wrong, but I think Duke got a couple big recruits in a class not long ago. Wolfpacker can check me on that.

[patssle]

SHSU vs SMU

[Cat79]

Texas State over University of Kentucky 28-21 :D

[Bearkats94]

Sam Knocks off UT and Nicholls knocks off Nebraska.:bow: :nod:

[Brad82]

Rhody beat them in 2000. Shamel Lewis (OG) is D-1 player and we are loaded at RB.

[rcny46]

Rhody beat them in 2000. Shamel Lewis (OG) is D-1 player and we are loaded at RB.



Shamel's teammates are D-1 too.

[Brad82]

rcny46-I stand corrected. D-1 championship division?

[Linehawg]

...I actually like VMI's chances over Army better than a couple of those.

[GeauxColonels]

Sam Knocks off UT and Nicholls knocks off Nebraska.:bow: :nod:
I like the sound of that! :thumbsup:

[rcny46]

rcny46-I stand corrected. D-1 championship division?


You got it,Brad82.Good luck to the Rams this fall(not against UNH though).I hope they pull a few surprises.

[dirtbag]

I honestly think we could have a legimate shot at knocking off SMU, by far one of the worst I-A football programs in the country.

You haven't been paying attention to SMU. They finished the season really strongly last year, beat a couple of bowl teams, and Dave Campbell's mag picks them to be bowl eligible this season.

They used to be one of the worst, but they weren't last year and they should be better this year.

[Bearkats94]

I like the sound of that! :thumbsup:


I thought you would like that. :thumbsup::D

[bcrawf]

UNI catches Iowa State between Texas and Nebraska. Iowa St and "Loser Dan" McCarney lost AT HOME to Baylor on the same weekend last year. Here goes...

UNI 34
"Loser Dan" and the CyClowns 28

[swaghook]

Nicholls knocks off Nebraska.
Wouldn't that just be a huge kick in the arse to be beat by a I-AA team using the option attack that they abandoned not that long ago.xlolx

[chantster]

My top picks:

Richmond over Duke

New Hampshire over Northwestern

ASU over NC State

Furman over UNC

The Shocker: EKU over Cincinnati