Quick National Champ Prediction Poll

[BrevardMountaineer03]

Pick your National Champ from the remaining teams...Discuss why..

Edit: This poll will close in 2 days.

[FlyYtown]

Add a POLL to your post.

Regardless.. YSU has not let me down all year, with the yearly exception against UNI.

I don't care if we have play Appy in Boone..... YSU is the real deal---just need a big win this weekend!

[sdgriz24]

If I had my wish it would be UM vs. MSU.
But my thought is YSU vs. UM with UM winning it.

Is it homerish to pick your team if their the #2 seed?

[BrevardMountaineer03]

Of Course I have to go with the Defending Champions and Number 1 seed! I think their Defense is good enough to shut down teams. I think their Offense is pretty strong. (10 out of 11 positions All SoCon) I think when you count the playoff experience from last year, as well as being at home till the final, will be a huge help.
Then you have to take into consideration the Coaching staff. Jerry Moore is a phenomenal coach.

[Sam_Kats]

I've got the MIGHTY PENGUINS beating the Griz once outside the confines of Wa-Griz...sorry Griz fans!!

[BrevardMountaineer03]

Is it homerish to pick your team if their the #2 seed?


It's not homerish if you truly think your team will take it all. If they are #2 seed, the must be deserving of a shot...Look at last year's #2 seed...:thumbsup:

[Peems]

so do the youngstown people have MSU beating app. st and MSU going to YSU and YSU winning or App. st wins and then YSU beats App St?

[JohnStOnge]

I voted for UMass. Call it a wild guess.

[UNHWildCats]

what if the champ struggles through all its games on its way to the championship and a majority of voters here cast there #1 vote for NDSU in the final poll will we have a split national champ like the BCS? lol ;)

I chose UNH, because I feel they have the most dangerous offense and that the defense can come up big when they need to, plus there 6-1 on the road where they will be for the whole playoffs unless Montana loses this weekend and UNH wins then UNH may have a shot at a home game.

[BrevardMountaineer03]

Add a POLL to your post.

Regardless.. YSU has not let me down all year, with the yearly exception against UNI.

I don't care if we have play Appy in Boone..... YSU is the real deal---just need a big win this weekend!

I think it will be a good matchup, I would love to see that game. Good Luck this weekend......

And Good Luck to all teams this weekend.

Go APP!

[FlyYtown]

I also have Youngstown State vs. Montana in the Title Game
Swogger will play his old stomping groups with YSU---He played on their field in HS.

Swogger and Zetts I believed faced eachother one year, I may be wrong, but they were in the same conference until 2001.

[BrevardMountaineer03]

Looks like nobody from Illinois has voted yet!!

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

UMASS will win for the A10.....seem like a balanced team with a mission.

[sdgriz24]

More votes for Montana State than the Griz.That's funny.

[Champs]

YSU vs UMass

YSU wins it all.

***** the Committee

[catatac]

More votes for Montana State than the Griz.That's funny.

Not all that funny. 8 teams left... and IF by some miracle we meet you again on a neutral field... I like our chances... :hurray:

[Peems]

YSU vs UMass

YSU wins it all.

***** the Committee
:confused:

[Grizalltheway]

Not all that funny. 8 teams left... and IF by some miracle we meet you again on a neutral field... I like our chances... :hurray:

App state and YSU two weeks in a row? No offense, but that's a big if. Griz have a slightly easier road. :twocents:

[Sam Adams]

I voted for UMass because I'm rooting for them and I think they have a great team offensively and defensively and a very good kicking game.

All the teams remaining are very good or they wouldn't still be playing. I think its interesting that the Illinois State and Southern Illinois aren't getting a lot of love here - I think at least one of them is gonna pull an upset...

[Gil Dobie]

Tough choice, but I selected UMass, gut feeling.

[BrevardMountaineer03]

All the teams remaining are very good or they wouldn't still be playing.

I appreciate that comment, I joined this board because everybody does seem to have respect for one another. :hurray: :hurray: Thank You!:hurray:

[Grizfanatic]

I will stick with what I posted in another thread. AppState and Montana in the NC with Montana winning 24-21 on a last second fieldgoal.

Luck to all the teams playing on saturday and beyond!

[ASUMountaineer]

I say Appalachian State will repeat...because I'm an alum, and I think we have a good chance. Of course, we'll see how good of a chance Saturday at 4. Anytime we play a team with Montana in its name, I get a little nervous. I like that the game is at home, and we have the option of playing at home to get to the NC (should we keep winning). However, the two best looking teams out there (outside of my team) are UMass and YSU. Both look impressive, and thankfully we don't have to go through both to get to Chattanooga.

[BEAR]

I put my vote for Illinois State. I have learned in the past that offense sells tickets but defense wins championships. Ill. State, if they are healthy, are a very good team from the one game I saw of them. They are my pick, and probably a long shot to some of you...but they're there.:hurray: :thumbsup:

[Tod]

UMass. :bawling: :bawling: :bawling: :bawling:

[Sam Adams]

Its an honor just to be in the quarterfinals. I have a tremendous respect for all the teams in left. They are all known to be good hardnosed teams who demonstrate the best of what college football is all about. I'm picking UMass but am also looking forward to watching all this great football. In some ways quarterfinal Saturday is the best part of the season since we have 4 great games to watch. UMass / UNH will be truly insane.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

I think there is a bit of an App bias in this poll...

I'm with Griz fanatic...Griz beat App State by just a little. That's if I had to guess.

It's completely up in the air. The CS playoffs beyond the first round is crazier than the NCAA basketball tournament is late.

[redbirdtim]

Thanks for the love UCA. I have to say I was very impressed with the Bears team I saw when we played them. You're right though, if our defense is on, we can be a very good team, but our offense has been struggling lately. We need to turn that around to have a chance.

[Mudbird1]

I put my vote for Illinois State. I have learned in the past that offense sells tickets but defense wins championships. Ill. State, if they are healthy, are a very good team from the one game I saw of them. They are my pick, and probably a long shot to some of you...but they're there.:hurray: :thumbsup:

HECK YEAH IT WILL BE! Assuming our oh so streaky Birds are playing decent ball. There is one thing a Denver Johnson coached team isnt and hasnt ever been: Predictable.

GO BIRDS!

[GOKATS]

I think there is a bit of an App bias in this poll...

I'm with Griz fanatic...Griz beat App State by just a little. That's if I had to guess.

It's completely up in the air. The CS playoffs beyond the first round is crazier than the NCAA basketball tournament is late.

:thumbsup: :beerchug:

[Grizfanatic]

I think there is a bit of an App bias in this poll...

I'm with Griz fanatic...Griz beat App State by just a little. That's if I had to guess.

It's completely up in the air. The CS playoffs beyond the first round is crazier than the NCAA basketball tournament is late.
:thumbsup: I would have to agree with the AppState bias, there is also alot of bias from the Griz fans as well... but alas the bias may be deserved on both counts. I think that AppState and Montana are the 2 best teams out of the 8 left, and that is saying alot considering the superbly talented teams that are left.

[gomountaineers]

I'll add to the perception of an Appalachian State bias. I truly think they have the best team in the country again.

[james_lawfirm]

I will stick with what I posted in another thread. AppState and Montana in the NC with Montana winning 24-21 on a last second fieldgoal.

Luck to all the teams playing on saturday and beyond!

Grizfan:
I agree it will be ASU & Montana in Chattanooga. BUT DIFFERENT RESULT: ASU by 6 in TRIPLE OVERTIME!!!

Hope to see you there! In fact, I'd be willing buy a beer for any Griz fans I might see in Chatty. Good luck to both teams! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

[skinny_uncle]

IT looks like a lot of people are going to be surprised when the Salukis bring home the hardware.
:D

[Grizfanatic]

Grizfan:
I agree it will be ASU & Montana in Chattanooga. BUT DIFFERENT RESULT: ASU by 6 in TRIPLE OVERTIME!!!

Hope to see you there! In fact, I'd be willing buy a beer for any Griz fans I might see in Chatty. Good luck to both teams! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

Considering the OT history between Appy and Montana in big games I would not be surprised to see a triple OT game. The heart atack game a few years ago was crazy!
I will take ya up on that beer, Appy vs. Montana in the NC and I am there!:hurray:

[Tod]

IT looks like a lot of people are going to be surprised when the Salukis bring home the hardware.
:D

I admit I will be surprised if SIU wins it all. Not because they have to beat Montana on Saturday, but because there would still be two very strong teams to beat after that. Obviously we're all in that boat, but SIU has to do it all on the road, more than likely, and against higher ranked teams.

Not that I'm saying I think SIU will beat Montana, mind you. :) ;) ;)

Good luck, skinny, to you and the Saluki Nation! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[FuturePenguin]

Ouch, this poll is kinda hard on youngstown state.

[BlueHen86]

I picked Appalachian St. but I'm hoping for either UMass or UNH.

[igo4uni]

YSU has not let me down all year, with the yearly exception against UNI.



Don't forget..........you come to the fabulous UNI-Dome next year!:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

just teasin'............good luck YSU!!

[FlyYtown]

YSU vs. MONTANA
December 15, 2006
ESPN2

I mean c-mon:::: That game could make it on ABC Primetime Saturday Night.. 2 of the most storied I-AA Legacies EVER WITH THE BEST FANS EVER!

and best STADIUMS too!

[igo4uni]

I voted for YSU because of Mason.

[Mr. C]

what if the champ struggles through all its games on its way to the championship and a majority of voters here cast there #1 vote for NDSU in the final poll will we have a split national champ like the BCS? lol ;)

I chose UNH, because I feel they have the most dangerous offense and that the defense can come up big when they need to, plus there 6-1 on the road where they will be for the whole playoffs unless Montana loses this weekend and UNH wins then UNH may have a shot at a home game.
There is almost no chance that New Hampshire would be home for a playoff matchup with Southern Illinois, should those two teams win in the quarterfinals. I would expect that Southern Illinois would have a better bid and the fact that the Salukis have a much better facility than Cowell Stadium would get the game for SIU, if the bids were equal. The only time that UNH has been at home since the 1994 playoffs was as the No. 1 seed last year.

[GrizDen]

YSU vs. MONTANA
December 15, 2006
ESPN2

I mean c-mon:::: That game could make it on ABC Primetime Saturday Night.. 2 of the most storied I-AA Legacies EVER WITH THE BEST FANS EVER!

and best STADIUMS too!


I second that motion. But I'll raise it up to ESPN doing their vaunted "triple coverage" on ESPN, ESP2 and ESPNU:thumbsup:

[Walkon79]

Cats pull a "Steelers" and win em all on the road. Now wouldn't that be something!!

GO CATS!! Now time to start the prefunction for tomorrow. 4:50 MST, and I'm out a here!!

Good luck to all tomorrow.

[SeattleGriz]

Montana of course. The D has been great all year, and the offense is finally clicking. Peaking just in time for our third national championship. :nod: :nod: :nod:

[Grizalltheway]

I second that motion. But I'll raise it up to ESPN doing their vaunted "triple coverage" on ESPN, ESP2 and ESPNU:thumbsup:

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[Grizalltheway]

I'll add to the perception of an Appalachian State bias. I truly think they have the best team in the country again.

The Colts had the best team going into the playoffs last year :smiley_wi

[Col Hogan]

[QUOTE=sdgriz24]If I had my wish it would be UM vs. MSU.
But my thought is YSU vs. UM with UM winning it.

Could not agreemore. Go UMass!

[BrevardMountaineer03]

The Colts had the best team going into the playoffs last year :smiley_wi

They also lost a couple of games at the end of the regular season...App has rolled off 11 in a row.:nod: :twocents:

[Live4Griz]

They also lost a couple of games at the end of the regular season...App has rolled off 11 in a row.:nod: :twocents:

Griz too!!

GO GRIZ

[BrevardMountaineer03]

Good Luck to All!
Go APP!

[BrevardMountaineer03]

It looks like (by the votes) that most people believe the seeds will hold 'serve'....:nod:

[BEAR]

Thanks for the love UCA. I have to say I was very impressed with the Bears team I saw when we played them. You're right though, if our defense is on, we can be a very good team, but our offense has been struggling lately. We need to turn that around to have a chance.


How has the team looked lateley? If your defense plays like it did vs UCA, look out for an upset. What I saw in that game was a solid team with huge chemistry, that's why I am picking Ill. State. Get that offense rolling and you will be in the finals. :hurray:

P.S. You got lucky against UCA. We had a bad night on offense:eyebrow: ......(I wonder why....)xlolx

Go RedBirds!:thumbsup: :hurray:

Aaron Fairooz- 8 Receptions for 146 yards vs Illinois State.

[blackfordpu]

I gotta go with UM. Just a gut feeling.

[Tod]

I gotta go with UM. Just a gut feeling.
xprost2x xsmoochx

[rcny46]

It looks like (by the votes) that most people believe the seeds will hold 'serve'....:nod:

Could we please keep the discussion of tennis to the appropriate boards? :D