Question About Who Gets Homefield

[CSU18]

I'm not trying to put the cart before the horse here, just have a question for those of you that have some history with the postseason. I read yesterday that if CSU wins (which I know isn't going to be easy) and Colgate wins, then we play Colgate at home. On the flip side, if SHSU wins, we'd be on the road next week. How does that work? I thought the highest seeded team got homefield, and neither Colgate and SHSU is seeded?

[mvemjsunpx]

CSU should host either way, assuming they bid the minimum of course.

[BisonFan02]

CSU should host either way, assuming they bid the minimum of course.

This. Both SHSU and Colgate are unseeded. CSU wins...they likely host.

[dewey]

CSU should host either way, assuming they bid the minimum of course.

Yes that is true. The reason is CSU is the #8 seed and both SHSU and Colgate are unseeded. Like was said above as long as CSU provided the minimum bid they will host if they win.

Dewey

[Lehigh Football Nation]

My understanding is, as a seed, CSU technically has the first crack at hosting. They could choose not to host and let Colgate host instead, but that doesn't seem reasonable if you've ever been in upstate NY in December.

Seeding doesn't automatically mean you are required to host, but 99% of the time it works out that way. I'm sure CSU will want ESPN cameras coming to Charleston.

[Leibinger14]

Good question, I think CSU should host if they were to win Friday night. After hosting there first playoff game, which I heard was a huge success after all the doubters about the facility, CSU has earned the right based on their play on the field.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

The semifinal will either be televied on ESPN2 or ESPNU, so, a guaranteed game on TV (and WatchESPN as well these days).

[DFW HOYA]

Yes that is true. The reason is CSU is the #8 seed and both SHSU and Colgate are unseeded. Like was said above as long as CSU provided the minimum bid they will host if they win.


If neither bids, then what?

[BisonFan02]

If neither bids, then what?

We revisit who actually should be playing DI football.

[Daytripper]

If neither bids, then what?

Not sure about Colgate and CSU, but SHSU always bids.

[Sycamore62]

If neither bids, then what?

I would bet that they all bid the minimum.

[CSU18]

I'm sure we bid the minimum, but I swear I thought I read that Colgate would be at home and SHSU would be on the road??? Didn't make any sense to me.

[BisonFan02]

I'm sure we bid the minimum, but I swear I thought I read that Colgate would be at home and SHSU would be on the road??? Didn't make any sense to me.

You read wrong...or whoever the source of that info is wrong. Seeded > Unseeded

[Lehigh Football Nation]

I'm sure we bid the minimum, but I swear I thought I read that Colgate would be at home and SHSU would be on the road??? Didn't make any sense to me.

They would bid the minimum, and get the bid, because they are seeded and Colgate is not.

[mvemjsunpx]

If neither bids, then what?

Then they play it on the moon. xcoffeex

[CockyGeek]

The winning team is coming to Jacksonville anyway, so it doesn't really matter. ;)

[Daytripper]

The winning team is coming to Jacksonville anyway, so it doesn't really matter. ;)


Be careful. Lots of similar smack from JSU fans last year before the SHSU game. Gotta play the game.

[CockyGeek]

Be careful. Lots of similar smack from JSU fans last year before the SHSU game. Gotta play the game.

Just a joke... got to have a little smack talk every day.

[JSUSoutherner]

Be careful. Lots of similar smack from JSU fans last year before the SHSU game. Gotta play the game.
Very true, but a little smack here and there never hurt anyone. Plus, we aren't the ones playing on the team. But you're right. We have to beat a good Chuck South team before we get a chance to put Sam Houston back in their place. Or Colgate. xthumbsupx

But it to answer the question unless Charleston Southern decides not the host, Charelston Southern will host. CSU is seeded, Colgate and SHSU aren't. Plain and simple.

[SENOREIDA]

Very true, but a little smack here and there never hurt anyone. Plus, we aren't the ones playing on the team. But you're right. We have to beat a good Chuck South team before we get a chance to put Sam Houston back in their place. Or Colgate. xthumbsupx

But it to answer the question unless Charleston Southern decides not the host, Charelston Southern will host. CSU is seeded, Colgate and SHSU aren't. Plain and simple.
High school football ends this week in SC, so I am not sure if CSU can host with their stadium. xlolx

[JSUSoutherner]

High school football ends this week in SC, so I am not sure if CSU can host with their stadium. xlolx
Hopefully they won't have to worry about it.


*Silently ESPN is bribing the refs so they don't have to try to broadcast from CSU next week*

[Gate83]

I'm sure we bid the minimum, but I swear I thought I read that Colgate would be at home and SHSU would be on the road??? Didn't make any sense to me.

Did a little research on this yesterday to try to quiet down some knuckleheads on our fan board... didn't work. Anyway, here's the relevant link from the NCAA. Seed takes priority, as mentioned above. Site selection info is on p. 18... http://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/2015-16_DIFCS_PreChamps_20150924.pdf

[CSU18]

Just went back to the site I saw it on, and they had it corrected. The site said it was previously on there incorrectly. Didn't think it made sense when I read it the first time.

[TheRevSFA]

The better question is "should charleston southern host?"

sorry but not with those facilities

[tribefan40]

The better question is "should charleston southern host?"

sorry but not with those facilities

Then teams with better facilities should win. xcoffeex

[JSUSoutherner]

Then teams with better facilities should win. xcoffeex

Working on it.

[citdog]

Good question, I think CSU should host if they were to win Friday night. After hosting there first playoff game, which I heard was a huge success after all the doubters about the facility, CSU has earned the right based on their play on the field.

It was a success because of all The Citadel people who bought tickets. Y'all couldn't find 3,000 people who give a **** about your little diploma mill to sell that many tickets.