#1 Coastal Carolina @ #19 Charleston Southern

[SENOREIDA]

Big game in North Charleston @ 7pm Saturday. Big South crown will most likely be on the line.

Will Coastal continue the Big South FU tour? Will CSU get the last laugh?

[knucklehead]

I say CSU walks away with this one at home. CCU hasn't been playing that great and hasn't played anyone that good yet. CSU looks really good.

[ElCid]

I would love for them to bury Coastal.:D But I think you guys rise to the challenge, unfortunately. Probably close, 3-10 points.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

I think I speak for most all FCS fans when I say, "kick their ass Chuck South!"

[knucklehead]

I feel at home in this thread, #BEATCOASTAL

[SENOREIDA]

Chuck South is keeping a rooster in a cage on their practice field this week. They say they're gonna "cage the chickens" and they will be "playing for some fried chicken"
http://counton2.com/2015/10/26/csu-climbs-to-no-19-in-fcs-coaches-poll-sets-up-showdown-with-no-1-coastal-on-saturday/

[ElCid]

Chuck South is keeping a rooster in a cage on their practice field this week. They say they're gonna "cage the chickens" and they will be "playing for some fried chicken"
http://counton2.com/2015/10/26/csu-climbs-to-no-19-in-fcs-coaches-poll-sets-up-showdown-with-no-1-coastal-on-saturday/

Wonder if any voodoo going on with that? You could get PETA after them.xlolx

[gotts]

Chuck South is keeping a rooster in a cage on their practice field this week. They say they're gonna "cage the chickens" and they will be "playing for some fried chicken"
http://counton2.com/2015/10/26/csu-climbs-to-no-19-in-fcs-coaches-poll-sets-up-showdown-with-no-1-coastal-on-saturday/


Wonder why they're not saying "beat the cock" :D

[Catamount87]

Wonder why they're not saying "beat the cock" :D


Wonder if any voodoo going on with that? You could get PETA after them.xlolx


Chuck South is keeping a rooster in a cage on their practice field this week. They say they're gonna "cage the chickens" and they will be "playing for some fried chicken"
http://counton2.com/2015/10/26/csu-climbs-to-no-19-in-fcs-coaches-poll-sets-up-showdown-with-no-1-coastal-on-saturday/


Ah yes, the threads and posts that make us laugh. xlolx

The SoCon is cheering for Chuck South.

[SENOREIDA]

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[RootinFerDukes]

If you're a fan of a 7-4 team looking for an at-large bid, you want coastal to beat CSU to weaken the chance of the Big South being a 2-bid league this year.

[Redbirdgrad]

Wow, that's... original. Haven't seen that phrase in a thread in at least a week or so... be careful though, people start taking offense around here and the conversation quickly turns to Caseys Pizza. :)


In all reality people will see Coastal is a fraud, and while a good team, they'll be exposed as they're actually playing someone this week and they can no longer hide behind a crappy strength of schedule for an inflated record. They're a top 25 team, but not anywhere near the top 5.

Charleston Southern by 10.

[Bison56]

Wow, that's... original. Haven't seen that phrase in a thread in at least a week or so... be careful though, people start taking offense around here and the conversation quickly turns to Caseys Pizza. :)


In all reality people will see Coastal is a fraud, and while a good team, they'll be exposed as they're actually playing someone this week and they can no longer hide behind a crappy strength of schedule for an inflated record. They're a top 25 team, but not anywhere near the top 5.

Charleston Southern by 10.

You have a problem with Casey's pizza?xslapfightx


I am hoping this game shows how good or bad CCU is. Not sure if they have been just playing down, or they are not as good as I thought they were going to be.

[dewey]

FYI...according to the AGS poll Coastal Carolina is #3 and Charleston Southern is #21.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?176425-AGS-Poll-Results-WEEK-8-2015

Coastal Carolina has to know that if it wants to stay at home they had better win out. A loss and they are probably one of the last seeded teams.

Dewey

[Thumper 76]

Wow, that's... original. Haven't seen that phrase in a thread in at least a week or so... be careful though, people start taking offense around here and the conversation quickly turns to Caseys Pizza. :)


In all reality people will see Coastal is a fraud, and while a good team, they'll be exposed as they're actually playing someone this week and they can no longer hide behind a crappy strength of schedule for an inflated record. They're a top 25 team, but not anywhere near the top 5.

Charleston Southern by 10.

I heard someone say Caseys Pizza. Do you need assistance in covering all the amazing qualities that are on display with each slice?

[UNIFanSince1983]

CCU - 1954
CSU - 1964

Well that would say CCU wins by around a field goal.

If we go when CCU became independent in 1993 then CSU wins by 14.

[Redbirdgrad]

Yeah, be careful about that #1 ranking in this title. Where I'm from you have to earn it first...

[CSU18]

In an earlier post I said CSU in a close one. In all honesty, I think it WILL be close, but could go either way. My biggest concern is the fact that the last time the Beach Chickens came to CSU, we knocked them off. Doubtful they'll forget about that this year.

On another note....I do have a question. Hypothetically if CSU loses to Coastl in a close game, and manages to win out the rest of their conference games, that puts them at 7-1 against FCS. We beat DII North Greenville and lost to FBS Troy. Last game is at Bama, so we'll call it finishing 8-3 with 7 FCS wins and 2 FBS losses. If that scenario plays out, does CSU get an at large bid?

[rokamortis]

FYI...according to the AGS poll Coastal Carolina is #3 and Charleston Southern is #21.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?176425-AGS-Poll-Results-WEEK-8-2015

Coastal Carolina has to know that if it wants to stay at home they had better win out. A loss and they are probably one of the last seeded teams.

Dewey

They should, but should have known last year for the Liberty game as well. Hopefully the loss last year and the loss at Charleston 2 years ago have gotten their attention.

I don't know if we truly are average or if we just are playing below our potential. I hope it is the latter. I think we have a good win over WIU but this is the biggest game for us all year. If we come out flat then it will b a long night for us.

[rokamortis]

In an earlier post I said CSU in a close one. In all honesty, I think it WILL be close, but could go either way. My biggest concern is the fact that the last time the Beach Chickens came to CSU, we knocked them off. Doubtful they'll forget about that this year.

On another note....I do have a question. Hypothetically if CSU loses to Coastl in a close game, and manages to win out the rest of their conference games, that puts them at 7-1 against FCS. We beat DII North Greenville and lost to FBS Troy. Last game is at Bama, so we'll call it finishing 8-3 with 7 FCS wins and 2 FBS losses. If that scenario plays out, does CSU get an at large bid?

I think you guys would have a good shot at an at-large. Tough losses and a decent win. But you may be behind any 4 loss MVFC teams.

[BisonTru]

In an earlier post I said CSU in a close one. In all honesty, I think it WILL be close, but could go either way. My biggest concern is the fact that the last time the Beach Chickens came to CSU, we knocked them off. Doubtful they'll forget about that this year.

On another note....I do have a question. Hypothetically if CSU loses to Coastl in a close game, and manages to win out the rest of their conference games, that puts them at 7-1 against FCS. We beat DII North Greenville and lost to FBS Troy. Last game is at Bama, so we'll call it finishing 8-3 with 7 FCS wins and 2 FBS losses. If that scenario plays out, does CSU get an at large bid?

Yes, with the parity in both the MVFC and Big Sky, it is very likely. But add one more loss, and you're out.

Your schedule playing 2 FBS opponents, a Div II team, and ETSU which is essentially DII maybe lower, makes it very difficult to make the playoffs. We and the committee really learn nothing from your OOC schedule.

Coastal's schedule is the polar opposite. Play all FCS games. Makes it very easy to get to 7 DI wins.

[jmrepak]

Yes, with the parity in both the MVFC and Big Sky, it is very likely. But add one more loss, and you're out.

Your schedule playing 2 FBS opponents, a Div II team, and ETSU which is essentially DII maybe lower, makes it very difficult to make the playoffs. We and the committee really learn nothing from your OOC schedule.

Coastal's schedule is the polar opposite. Play all FCS games. Makes it very easy to get to 7 DI wins.
I think they would have a shot with this scenario if that Alabama game was earlier in the year. We all know they are going to get curb stomped in that game, but being that it occurs the day the selection committee meets it will be fresh in their minds, and will cause you to sit home with a marginal schedule. I believe they should get a shot at it with that scenario, but I don't think they will unfortunately.

Has CSU ever made it to the playoffs? I don't think so, and that doesn't exactly help either when you're on the bubble since you have no history there. I honestly think the Bucs are win or stay home for the next 3 games. Hopefully, our guys can help you get to your recliners a little faster xnodx

[REALBird]

I think they would have a shot with this scenario if that Alabama game was earlier in the year. We all know they are going to get curb stomped in that game, but being that it occurs the day the selection committee meets it will be fresh in their minds, and will cause you to sit home with a marginal schedule. I believe they should get a shot at it with that scenario, but I don't think they will unfortunately.

Has CSU ever made it to the playoffs? I don't think so, and that doesn't exactly help either when you're on the bubble since you have no history there. I honestly think the Bucs are win or stay home for the next 3 games. Hopefully, our guys can help you get to your recliners a little faster xnodx

That Alabama game...........Wow! I'd be afraid of racking up injuries so close to the playoffs, but then again you guys are moving to FBS football.

[rokamortis]

That Alabama game...........Wow! I'd be afraid of racking up injuries so close to the playoffs, but then again you guys are moving to FBS football.

Not sure I understand your comment. CSU plays Alabama to end the season. Coastal finishes with Liberty.

[CSU18]

Thanks for the input. I'm afraid finishing 8-3 isn't enough for us to make the playoffs. Kind of screw ourselves playing 2 FBS games, but a program like CSU has to do it for the money. Playing 2 in a season is kind of damned if you do damned if you don't.

Hopefully it will be a non factor and we beat Coastal Saturday or lose close to Coastal and shock the world against Bama. Lol.

[SENOREIDA]

I'm really surprised Citadel fans are rooting for Chuck South, especially after that little broom charade they pulled at Hagood earlier this year

[ElCid]

I'm really surprised Citadel fans are rooting for Chuck South, especially after that little broom charade they pulled at Hagood earlier this year

It can only help put our loss in a better light if they whip your fannies. I will say this though, we were not ready for that game with CSU. Neither the players or the coaches. CSU is good, but I think were are better, especially now. Just on that day, the day it counted, we were not. I actually am sort of glad we did lose because I think it sparked something in the team. There was a little let down in that after beating WCU we faltered at Ga So badly. We were a bit slow and sloppy. So when CSU showed up I think there was emotional turmoil going on while at the same time they took CSU a little too lightly. And they needed to play all 60 minutes against CSU and they didn't. They have ever since. I think it turned out to be a timely wake up call. So yes, no offense, GO CSU, eat chicken nuggets!
xsmiley_wix

[Southern Bison]

So who from AGS will be at the game?

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[CID1990]

If you're a fan of a 7-4 team looking for an at-large bid, you want coastal to beat CSU to weaken the chance of the Big South being a 2-bid league this year.

If The Citadel keeps winning I don't think Coastal beating CSU will affect CSU's shot at an at large all that much.

[CID1990]

I'm really surprised Citadel fans are rooting for Chuck South, especially after that little broom charade they pulled at Hagood earlier this year

They're poor winners but I think any El Cid fans pulling for them has more to do with the possible playoff at large picture as was mentioned elsewhere.

Personally I think they are going to get a playoff bid regardless of the outcome of this game so I am largely neutral, maybe tilting a little bit towards CSU simply because CCU is moving up next year and it's always nice to send the future FBS teams off with a loss or two (see App State).

[citdog]

Two meccas of the white trash South matched up against one another....What's not to like? Well except for the scabies one can catch in either Conway or North Charleston.

[bodoyle]

Here's my write-up:

http://www.coastalfans.com/ccu-football-week-9-opponent-charleston-southern-buccaneers/

[Beachdude]

Southern scabies beats Yankee scabies anyday.

[dewey]

Here's my write-up:

http://www.coastalfans.com/ccu-football-week-9-opponent-charleston-southern-buccaneers/

Great write up! Congratulations to you and your wife on your first child and thankfully they are both healthy and at home now. You are correct that being a father really changes your perspective on things. I really enjoyed reading the 'Random' piece...well said.

Dewey

[bodoyle]

Thanks Dew!

[FargoBison]

CCU 15
CSU 27 Halftime

[Biff]

Go Bucs!!!

(Of course my wife is a Bucs grad so I have little choice but to pull for them in this game)

[jmrepak]

Err... Our defense is non existent and O is stagnant

[Southern Bison]

I think the Coastal bus carrying the D got stuck in the receding flood waters.

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[FargoBison]

CCU 18
CSU 30 2:34 3rd QTR

[jmrepak]

...and our 4 year starting QB is out. Our D has started to pull together a little on the last two drives, but with Ross out as well as two of our star WR's I don't know if we have the offensive weapons left to reel them back in.

[Redbirdgrad]

Not sure why anyone would be surprised by the current score...

[chattanoogamocs]

...and our 4 year starting QB is out. Our D has started to pull together a little on the last two drives, but with Ross out as well as two of our star WR's I don't know if we have the offensive weapons left to reel them back in.

I am confused, I am keeping up with stats online...ESPN has Ross as 20-28 for 215 yards.

[REALBird]

...and our 4 year starting QB is out. Our D has started to pull together a little on the last two drives, but with Ross out as well as two of our star WR's I don't know if we have the offensive weapons left to reel them back in.

Ross missed about two or three offensive plays, looks like he's back so if you lose Ross won't be the reason.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Glad to see Ross back in. He's a darn good QB..

Not surprised by the score. CSU is legit. CCU is good too but not at the same level as last year...

[FargoBison]

CCU 25
CSU 33 9:03 4th QTR

[REALBird]

Glad to see Ross back in. He's a darn good QB..

Not surprised by the score. CSU is legit. CCU is good too but not at the same level as last year...


2 missed FG and a DEF that can't stop Chuck South. Chuck South only one punt and that came in the second half. Time ran out at the end of the first half. Only two possessions they didn't score on.

[jmrepak]

Our QB basically strapped on a gigantic pair and is toughing it out. Our D did their job and gave our offense a chance to tie it. We'll see how it goes

[REALBird]

How much time, this drive is taking a lot of time or so it seems.

[CasualFan]

30 seconds, CCU at the 8 ish, need to get to the 4 for a 1st. 4th down. Bucs by 8.

[CasualFan]

Incomplete pass, one kneeldown away.

[Redbirdgrad]

This was not an upset.

[FargoBison]

CCU 25
CSU 33 FINAL

[CasualFan]

Ballgame, Charleston South 33, Coastal 25.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

This was not an upset.

I'm with you. CSU is darn good. I still think CCU could be a factor IF they take care of business. The Big South should be a 2 bid league....

[Bisonator]

Good thing I picked CSU! xnodx

[centennial]

Ballgame, Charleston South 33, Coastal 25.
There goes the number 1, IMO top 8 is a reach.

[jsnow84]

CCU............................ exactly who we thought they were. Cupcake schedule= high ranking. Big hat, no cattle.

[X-Factor]

There goes the number 1, IMO top 8 is a reach.
I didn't have CCU in the top 10, let alone anywhere near #1. Doubt I will drop them much at all with this loss either. They are who I thought they were. Good team, just not great.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

CCU............................ exactly who we thought they were. Cupcake schedule= high ranking. Big hat, no cattle.

I don't agree with that. CCU returned quite a few starters from a really good team. They've been the hunted all year in a decent conference. The Chants finally fell on the road against a ranked team. It would be not shock me if the stepped up and did some damage in the playoffs. They have a darn good coach. They might not be a national title contender but they're still fringe Top 10 imo...

[Redbirdgrad]

I didn't have CCU in the top 10, let alone anywhere near #1. Doubt I will drop them much at all with this loss either. They are who I thought they were. Good team, just not great.

This dude speaks the truth.

[jmrepak]

Well. It finally caught up to us. Our season is far from over, but what a disappointment to lose to our second biggest nemesis in the conference. Hopefully they'll drop one to Liberty and we run the table. They would still get the auto, but we would still get in and probably still be seeded as Big South co-champs.

Time will tell

[Redbirdgrad]

In all reality people will see Coastal is a fraud, and while a good team, they'll be exposed as they're actually playing someone this week and they can no longer hide behind a crappy strength of schedule for an inflated record. They're a top 25 team, but not anywhere near the top 5.

Charleston Southern by 10.

Just going to leave this right here by the way ;)

[Southern Bison]

CCU's pass D was exposed tonight. Chuck was able to complete pass after pass without much opposition.

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[knucklehead]

So, after this result, if Liberty Wins out (beating Presby, CSU, and CSU) does the Big South get 3 in? I'm thinking no. LU needed CCU to win, but as I said all week, I knew CSU would win. Tired of CCU skating by with a patsy schedule year after year and knew it would catch up to them based on how they'd played recently. Either way LU needs to win out.

[CasualFan]

So, after this result, if Liberty Wins out (beating Presby, CSU, and CSU) does the Big South get 3 in? I'm thinking no. LU needed CCU to win, but as I said all week, I knew CSU would win. Tired of CCU skating by with a patsy schedule year after year and knew it would catch up to them based on how they'd played recently. Either way LU needs to win out.
My opinion? No way the Big South gets 3. As a conference we haven't got that much respect.

[jmrepak]

Coastal needs to win out to be seeded but we are still in with another loss. I don't see how Liberty gets in at this point though without the auto. CSU would have to lose out, and you would have to win out. That creates a 3 way tie that I believe gives you the tie breaker. If CSU wins next week though you guys are pretty much done in my opinion. If we lose two of the next 3 we may be in trouble too.

[jsnow84]

Wow, that's... original. Haven't seen that phrase in a thread in at least a week or so... be careful though, people start taking offense around here and the conversation quickly turns to Caseys Pizza. :)


In all reality people will see Coastal is a fraud, and while a good team, they'll be exposed as they're actually playing someone this week and they can no longer hide behind a crappy strength of schedule for an inflated record. They're a top 25 team, but not anywhere near the top 5.

Charleston Southern by 10.

Obviously you were spot on. CCU has always been ranked higher than they should be. Don't understand the attraction or why they are such media darlings. Well. we won't have to worry about them any more, they will be buried in the bottom half of the SBC for the next decade at least.

[rokamortis]

So, after this result, if Liberty Wins out (beating Presby, CSU, and CSU) does the Big South get 3 in? I'm thinking no. LU needed CCU to win, but as I said all week, I knew CSU would win. Tired of CCU skating by with a patsy schedule year after year and knew it would catch up to them based on how they'd played recently. Either way LU needs to win out.

Too bad you guys couldn't skate by your patsies.

[rokamortis]

CSU was actually the favorite in this game according to Massey and the lines - it's nice to finally lose to them when it isn't a massive upset. We all knew that this game was going to be tough so not really surprised.

[bodoyle]

CCU's pass D was exposed tonight. Chuck was able to complete pass after pass without much opposition.

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You mean it isn't normal for a option team to pick apart a defense for over 250 through the air? LOL. Our pass D has been bad all year. Our secondary spends more time turning around and looking at eachother after plays than anything else.

[catamount man]

Chadwell is just waiting for Torbush to leave Johnson City. Good win though.