CAA Week 9 Pick'em

[melloware13]

CAA Standings:
1. #6 Maine (6-1, 3-0 CAA)
2. #14 Villanova (4-3, 3-1 CAA)
3. #5 Towson (7-1, 2-1 CAA)
T4. Delaware (5-2, 2-1 CAA)
T4. #21 James Madison (5-2, 2-1 CAA)
6. #25 New Hampshire (3-3, 2-1 CAA)
7. Rhode Island (3-5, 2-3 CAA)
8. William & Mary (4-3, 1-2 CAA)
9. Stony Brook (3-3, 1-2 CAA)
10. Richmond (2-5, 0-3 CAA)
11. Albany (1-6, 0-3 CAA)

Saturday, October 26:
#5 Towson @ Richmond - 12 PM - CSN-MA, CSN-P, CSN-NE, CSS, SNY
Delaware @ Rhode Island - 12 PM
#6 Maine @ #14 Villanova - 1 PM
#21 James Madison @ William & Mary - 3:30 PM
#25 New Hamsphire @ Stony Brook - 4 PM

Bye: Albany

[UMaineD]

#7 Towson 40 @ Richmond 12
Delaware 20 @ Rhode Island 21
#8 Maine 37 @ #9 Villanova 17
#21 James Madison 16 @ #22 William & Mary 24
New Hamsphire 30 @ Stony Brook 27

[kdinva]

Towson 34 @ Richmond 18
Delaware 28 @ Rhode Island 16
Maine 22 @ Villanova 27
James Madison 23 @ William & Mary 27
New Hamsphire 26 @ Stony Brook 20

[Tribal]

I pretty much suck at guessing these but I'll say this...week 9 looks like the closest week of the year. Really tough match-ups. Don't look now but URI looks like they're not afraid to play a little smashmouth fb.

W&M has 3 straight weeks of playing CAA teams coming off a bye. WTF?

[bonarae]

#7 Towson @ Richmond
Delaware @ Rhode Island
#8 Maine @ #9 Villanova
#21 James Madison @ #22 William & Mary
New Hamsphire @ Stony Brook

[danefan]

Thank god we finally get someone we can beat.

[JMUNJ08]

Towson @ Richmond
Delaware @ Rhode Island
Maine @ Villanova
James Madison @ William & Mary
New Hamsphire @ Stony Brook

Going with all the roadies this week. Maine could put Nova in a position similar to Richmond a few years ago when they won the 'ship. JMU & UNH really need these 'W's' for their playoff chances.

[JMUNJ08]

Thank god we finally get someone we can beat.

Good luck!

[Mattymc727]

Towson @ Richmond
Delaware @ Rhode Island
Maine @ Villanova
James Madison @ William & Mary
New Hampshire @ Stony Brook

[mainejeff]

Towson 37 Richmond 17
Delaware 28 URI 17
Maine 38 Villanova 17
JMU 31 W&M 28
Stony Brook 26 UNH 22

[State Line Liquors]

No outcomes really ever surprise me in this league. I am also terrible at picking these things anymore. My initial instinct was to think that all the road teams would win, but I know that's not going to happen.

Towson @ Richmond - Does a loss at URI mean the Spiders have mentally checked out for the season?

Delaware @ URI - I don't think URI's offense can score enough points to make this any closer than a 7-10 point win for the Hens. Probably more.

Maine @ Villanova -
Black bears are feeling pretty good about themselves. Nova can't afford another loss. I think the motivations are too high to win in the one direction.

JMU @ WM
Tribe's defense has looked pretty solid this year. JMU is without a signature win and I think the Tribe have been better tested thus far. Plus I'll give them a home field advantage (questionable as that may be when JMU comes to town). In reality, this is a toss up and I have to pick a winner.


UNH @ Stony Brook - I don't think Stony Brook has an offense that will be able to keep up with UNH.

[DoubleH]

Ugh, 1-3 last week, first losing week of the year. Was happy with the epic UNH comeback win though.

#8 Towson @ Richmond: The Spiders seem to be in free-fall after that hideous loss to URI. Tigers win handily.

Delaware @ Rhode Island: A shocking home win last week for the Rams, but despite barely surviving Albany, Delaware won't lose to an inferior team off their bye.

#11 Maine @ #18 Villanova: Huge game with major CAA title ramifications. I've been on the Maine bandwagon all year despite predicting an upset loss last week, and I think the evidence says U Maine is the better team, but I think they key here is a Villanova home loss would drop them to 4-4 and seriously put the post-season in jeopardy. As long as they don't allow Maine to get off to another quick start (the Black Bears have been the anti-Towson the last 2 weeks, building double-digit first quarter leads), they have a chance. Backs against the wall, at home, off a crushing loss, I think 'Nova finds a way.

#19 James Madison @ William & Mary: JMU's 5 wins look weaker by the day, but W&M is inept on offense. I wouldn't be surprised if the Tribe pulls one out, but I think JMU squeaks by, barely.

#20 New Hampshire @ Stony Brook: Loser is almost certainly cooked as far as playoff hopes go, so a must-win for both teams. Should be a great game, as the teams' strengths and weaknesses go against each other. SB can't score, but has a pretty good D. UNH can usually score a bunch, but until last week their D was awful. In the end, I think an underrated SB upsets UNH and keeps the flicker of another post-season berth alive.

[Tribal]

JMU @ WM Tribe's defense has looked pretty solid this year. JMU is without a signature win and I think the Tribe have been better tested thus far. Plus I'll give them a home field advantage (questionable as that may be when JMU comes to town).

Expecting great weather in Williamsburg, it's Homecoming, and JMU returned 200 tickets from their allotment.

[Seawolf97]

This could be a nail biter for sure. Like our chances at home and the return of Jamie Williams our # 2 running back. SBU 31 UNH 27.

[State Line Liquors]

Expecting great weather in Williamsburg, it's Homecoming, and JMU returned 200 tickets from their allotment.

I think the Pukes have had a fairly successful run of late playing down in Williamsburg. Wasn't necessarily talking just about fannies in attendance, but holding serve at the Reservation.

Good luck with it!

[GoBlueHens83]

Towson @ Richmond
Delaware @ Rhode Island
Maine @ Villanova
James Madison @ William & Mary
New Hampshire @ Stony Brook

[JMUNJ08]

Expecting great weather in Williamsburg, it's Homecoming, and JMU returned 200 tickets from their allotment.

If from my experiences, we normally get a bunch of tickets for W&M side as well and not just our allotment. If we do not show up in full force, I will be disappointed...

[UIWWildthing]

#5 Towson @ Richmond - 12 PM
Delaware @ Rhode Island - 12 PM
#6 Maine @ #14 Villanova - 1 PM
#21 James Madison @ William & Mary - 3:30 PM
#25 New Hamsphire @ Stony Brook - 4 PM
BYE ​@ Albany

[TigerFen]

Towson 34, Richmond 21
Rhode Island 18, Delaware 15
Villanova 24, Maine 21
James Madison 31, William and Mary 28
New Hampshire 38, Stony Brook 17

[bluehenbillk]

Towson St 27 Richmond 10 Long year for Spiders drags on
URI 34 elaware 31 Shootout that does Hens in
Nova 38 Maine 37 Barnburner keeps Cats hopes alive. You thought Maine would run the table?
W&M 17 JMU 10 Yawner - JMU's schedule kicks in now
UNH 35 StB 28 - Cats offense takes another

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

43-16 Overall...

Towson 38 Richmond 17 - The Spiders are really struggling right now. Rocco in the hot seat?

Delaware 27 URI 20 - I could definitely see the Rams pulling the upset at home. Hens still the safer bet...

Maine 30 Villanova 23 - Villanova is really good but their schedule might finally catch up with them. Maine might be NDSU's #1 headache...

W&M 24 JMU 17 - I'll take the home team in what should be a great game....

UNH 30 SBU 20 - I think UNH has more weapons on offense. SBU is good but they're almost too bland for their own good sometimes....

[Skyhawk71]

Towson @ Richmond
Delaware @ Rhode Island
Maine @ Villanova
James Madison @ William & Mary
Stony Brook @ New Hampshire

[dystopiamembrane]

Stony Brook and Villanova with wins this weekend

[Sitting Bull]

Towson 31 Richmond 10
Delaware 24 URI 20
Maine 20 Villanova 9
Tribe 31 JMU 16
SBU 27 UNH 21
*Elon 30 Western Carolina 24

[Bossanova]

Mainejeff:

You have Maine beating Villanova 38-17. Give me Nova and 21 points and I will wager whatever you like.

[caribbeanhen]

Towson St 27 Richmond 10 Long year for Spiders drags on
URI 34 elaware 31 Shootout that does Hens in
Nova 38 Maine 37 Barnburner keeps Cats hopes alive. You thought Maine would run the table?
W&M 17 JMU 10 Yawner - JMU's schedule kicks in now
UNH 35 StB 28 - Cats offense takes another

34 points for the Rams... I hope not

[VT Wildcat Fan53]

Towson 52 @ Richmond 21. Go West, young man.
Delaware 35 @ Rhode Island 21. Rams an antidote for frustration.
Maine 24 @ Villanova 10. Black Bear D is for real
James Madison 16 @ William & Mary 13 (OT). Dukes steal one on the road.
New Hampshire 42 @ Stony Brook 38. Wildcats continue to fight for playoff lives.

5 for 5 road wins? Not likely, but one can hope.

[LeadBolt]

Towson @ Richmond
Delaware @ Rhode Island
Maine @ Villanova
James Madison @ William & Mary
Stony Brook @ New Hampshire

[melloware13]

Results:
Delaware 35, Rhode Island 13
#5 Towson 48, Richmond 32
#6 Maine 37, #14 Villanova 35
William & Mary 17, #21 James Madison 7
#25 New Hampshire 31, Stony Brook 13

CAA Standings:
1. #6 Maine (7-1, 4-0 CAA)
2. #5 Towson (8-1, 4-1 CAA)
3. Delaware (6-2, 3-1 CAA)
4. #25 New Hampshire (4-3, 3-1 CAA)
5. #14 Villanova (4-4, 3-2 CAA)
T6. William & Mary (5-3, 2-2 CAA)
T6. #21 James Madison (5-3, 2-2 CAA)
8. Rhode Island (3-6, 2-4 CAA)
9. Stony Brook (3-4, 1-3 CAA)
10. Richmond (2-6, 0-4 CAA)
11. Albany (1-7, 0-4 CAA)

[Tribal]

Tribe defense rebounded well from a poor showing in Maine. JMU had one solid drive and managed 7 points...this after recovering 3 fumbles deep inside Tribe territory.

[TigerFen]

Towson ran it down Richmond's throats with Terrance West. The refs played too much of a role in this game for my tastes. Defense played better than the final score by winning the turnover battle and scoring Twice. Keep an eye out for Christian Carpenter of Towson. Kid is an underrated free safety as a Sophmore. I can't wait to see what he becomes over the next couple of years.

[caribbeanhen]

Stony Brook and Villanova with wins this weekend

ouch, but at least you have the cojones to post such predictions

[JMUNJ08]

Tribe defense rebounded well from a poor showing in Maine. JMU had one solid drive and managed 7 points...this after recovering 3 fumbles deep inside Tribe territory.

Reminders not needed...Not sure how you can really do what we did and come out of the game with just 7 points....If we cannot win one of our other two roadies (UNH or Towson) I think we are watching the playoffs again at home...

[State Line Liquors]

Reminders not needed...Not sure how you can really do what we did and come out of the game with just 7 points....If we cannot win one of our other two roadies (UNH or Towson) I think we are watching the playoffs again at home...

You guys need whatever quality wins you can get, wherever you can get them, at this point. The head to head losses to UD and WM are a big problem.

[JMUNJ08]

You guys need whatever quality wins you can get, wherever you can get them, at this point. The head to head losses to UD and WM are a big problem.

I happen to not think as much. The best W for Delaware & W&M is.... JMU. All 3 teams need a real signature win still and anything less than 3-1 will probably leave all of us at home. JMU needs those 3 wins to be Nova/ UNH & Stony Brook. A loss @ UNH could be ok if we show up and beat a 10-1 Towson @ their place to end the season...

[State Line Liquors]

Maybe so. It would just be illogical to think that JMU, if they had the same record at the end of the season as UD or WM, would get in before either of the two schools that beat them. And the winner of the WM/UD game will have the decisive blow in any comparative matchup of the remaining two.

Plenty of football to be played between now and any consideration of that at this point...

[JMUNJ08]

Maybe so. It would just be illogical to think that JMU, if they had the same record at the end of the season as UD or WM, would get in before either of the two schools that beat them. And the winner of the WM/UD game will have the decisive blow in any comparative matchup of the remaining two.

Plenty of football to be played between now and any consideration of that at this point...

Agree. The only thing would be if one of them could get that big win. Same records, JMU with a win @ Towson to end the season would be the trump card. So I think we can all dream here until then!

[Tribal]

W&M beat Maine a few years back and each team had identical overall (7-4) and conference records. Guess who received a playoff slot.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

W&M beat Maine a few years back and each team had identical overall (7-4) and conference records. Guess who received a playoff slot.

IIRC, Maine was 8-4 that season and that extra D-I win was the committee's deciding factor despite most people feeling that W&M was the superior team. Isn't that why W&M scheduled a 12th game this season?

[danefan]

IIRC, Maine was 8-4 that season and that extra D-I win was the committee's deciding factor despite most people feeling that W&M was the superior team. Isn't that why W&M scheduled a 12th game this season?

Correct. The committee chairman new ent on record as saying the 8th win was the deciding factor.

[UNH Fanboi]

W&M beat Maine a few years back and each team had identical overall (7-4) and conference records. Guess who received a playoff slot.

W&M got shafted that year, but they didn't beat Maine--they didn't play each other that year. W&M did beat UNH,who made the playoffs and beat Maine.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/2729/year/2008/william-mary-tribe

[DoubleH]

Towson ran it down Richmond's throats with Terrance West. The refs played too much of a role in this game for my tastes. Defense played better than the final score by winning the turnover battle and scoring Twice. Keep an eye out for Christian Carpenter of Towson. Kid is an underrated free safety as a Sophmore. I can't wait to see what he becomes over the next couple of years.

Completely agree, horrific officiating and a great strip of West by Richmond at the Spiders' 1 yard line as he was going in made this game look closer than it actually was. Still, it was 41-18 Tigers with 10 minutes to go, and hey, we actually won the turnover battle (3 to 4)! I thought this might have been T. Wests' most impressive game, he was absolutely unstoppable, running over and around the Spiders. A dominating performance by the O-line and the run game.

Carpenter is a sick athlete, and Donnell Lewis is pretty good too. The future is bright in the secondary.