If you HAD to pick a team other than yours to win conference who would you want?

[Bucs2016]

For offseason fun...if God said you get to determine who wins your conference this year but it CANT be your team (and you MUST pick someone, or else he brings on the apocalypse) then who would it be?

Id pick Gardner Webb. They won the first 2 Big South championships in 2002 and 2003 and haven't really competed for one since. Ive always respected that program. They beat us last year and cost us a home playoff game. They're always a tough game and they play a tough brand of football. With LU and CCU gone...the Big South needs a couple teams to step up.

I know The Citadel will say VMI or Furman because deep down they dream of purple kangaroos. But what about thr rest of yall?

[ST_Lawson]

What if I just pick Missouri State and bring the apocalypse myself?

[PAllen]

Bucknell. It's been a long time, and I'd like to see them get back to successful.

[JSUSoutherner]

Let there be apocalypse I suppose. Can't be worse than losing an OVC game.


If we left the conference I'd pick UTM.

[KPSUL]

Someone we don't play this year: Richmond, Villanova or Delaware. I don't care which one. I would have picked JMU, until someone posted the recent revenue listing and a realized how much I paid them in varsity athletic fees the last 4 year when I had a daughter enrolled.

[Bucs2016]

Well hell....4 responses and 2 of yall have chosen apocalypse! Sad!

[dewey]

As an NDSU fan I would say Missouri State or Indiana State.

Possibly Youngstown State as it might lead YSUbigred to post more of "his" pictures:D

Dewey

[TheKingpin28]

ISUb

I would not hear the end of it if SDSU won it outright, especially from family friends and other friends who went there, and right behind that would be UNI followed by USD.

[Gangtackle11]

Rhode Island. The good lord will need all his glorious powers to pull this one off.

[Daytripper]

That's a tough question....probably Abilene Christian. Maybe Nicholls.

[clenz]

Arkansas Pine Bluff

**** everyone else.

[Bucs2016]

Rhode Island. The good lord will need all his glorious powers to pull this one off.

Well...Lloyd and Harry need something positive to happen there so may be a good thing.

[RootinFerDukes]

Rhode Island. That would mean everyone lost to them and at least it would be REALLY funny.

[Fordham]

Georgetown

[Lehigh'98]

William and Mary or Villanova

[Bucs2016]

Rhode Island. That would mean everyone lost to them and at least it would be REALLY funny.

Oh i like that. So you arent thinking how you'd like a program you respect to win it or how it'd be a great story. But instead a great troll on everyone else losing to them? I love it.

So...on a national level...Im gonna say Id like Savannah State to win their conference AND the National Championship!!!!

[Hammerhead]

I would pick South Dakota just because that would make South Dakota State fans mad. :D

[CFBfan]

Georgetown

+1

[TheRevSFA]

Nicholls State or ACU.

[IBleedYellow]

WIU or USeD.

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[Franks Tanks]

Bucknell. It's been a long time, and I'd like to see them get back to successful.

Agree. Over 20 years since their last title is a long drought in a league with only 7 teams. Even the often maligned Leopards have 4 league crowns in that span.

[SU DOG]

I would pick Wofford, but since it is a question of want, I go with the Catamounts, then VMI.

[ElCid]

I know The Citadel will say VMI or Furman because deep down they dream of purple kangaroos. But what about thr rest of yall?

Actual I will say VMI, but only because they have not won since 1974. I was going to say either Mercer, ETSU or WCU because they have never won, but...nah.

[DirtyDukes]

Someone we don't play this year: Richmond, Villanova or Delaware. I don't care which one. I would have picked JMU, until someone posted the recent revenue listing and a realized how much I paid them in varsity athletic fees the last 4 year when I had a daughter enrolled.

You should check out the thread about this on the CAAZone - it's actually less fees than almost every other state school. We just use them differently.

And to answer the thread question, probably UNH or Maine. Like both of what those teams are doing and their coaches.

[bgsmitty43]

Georgetown

Hey, if the 1980 Men's U.S. Olympic Hockey Team could beat the Russians and win a gold medal, what's to keep the Hoyas from winning the PL?

[cx500d]

ISUb

I would not hear the end of it if SDSU won it outright, especially from family friends and other friends who went there, and right behind that would be UNI followed by USD.

If its not NDSU, I would want one of the other Dakota schools to win, and that one would be SDSU because they stuck with us unlike the two liberal arts schools.

[van]

have to be Hoyas, so DFW would stop whining

[JSUSoutherner]

Arkansas Pine Bluff

**** everyone else.
Gonna have to talk to Ursus and see if we can't get your MVP badge changed to red and green.

[GodHelpTheBears]

What if I just pick Missouri State and bring the apocalypse myself?

I wouldn't even get to enjoy it in Earth's last moments. I'd die of alcohol poisoning after the UNI win.

[Milktruck74]

If it was a matter of WANT, I'd go with WCU....Spier is a good dude that works hard and I like guys like him. Now, if it is a question of who we think will take it....probably Woffy.

[Bisonator]

I'll say SDSU because it will make them mad when we are the higher seed and they get sent thru Fargo anyway.xlolx

[BisonFan02]

There is no correct answer......

The SD schools......meh
**** UNI
Maybe WIU? Tough to hate them....screw the other IL schools.
ISUb......sure.
MSU might actually start caring then.....cant have that.
YSU.....nah.

[344Johnson]

South Dakota State or South Dakota would be kinda fun.

[cx500d]

There is no correct answer......

The SD schools......meh
**** UNI
Maybe WIU? Tough to hate them....screw the other IL schools.
ISUb......sure.
MSU might actually start caring then.....cant have that.
YSU.....nah.


Not UNI because they would squander it. Not MSU, because then it means we will be digging into our prepper stash.

[BisonTru]

Apocalypse ... it's not even close. xthumbsupx

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Ind State or MSU.

[caribbeanhen]

Rhode Island. The good lord will need all his glorious powers to pull this one off.

was coming on here to cast a losing vote for Rhode Island as well

[Sader87]

GTown.....as someone else here said, what would DFW Hoya have to talk/post about after? :)

[KPSUL]

You should check out the thread about this on the CAAZone - it's actually less fees than almost every other state school. We just use them differently.

And to answer the thread question, probably UNH or Maine. Like both of what those teams are doing and their coaches.
Actually no fees - they are all hidden in tuition.

[Ivytalk]

Yale. Because...elites!xthumbsupx

[Smitty]

I would probably have to go for VMI or Samford probably

[UpstateBison]

WIU - Leathernecks is a great name and would be cool to see them win.

[McNeese72]

Easy answer. Nicholls.

[Thumper 76]

ISUb

I will not hear the end of it when SDSU wins it outright, especially from family friends and other friends who went there, and right behind that would be UNI followed by USD.

FYP


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[Thumper 76]

WIU or Misery St


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[geaux_sioux]

Poly. Love watching them play.

[wapiti]

To best represent the conference: EWU

To be the most entertaining: either Idaho State or UC Davis

[BEAR]

I'm going to say SHSU.

Because if SHSU doesn't win the conference, referencing their recent history since 2011, then they will likely be second place. If that's the case and MY team can't win it, then I want a shot at the playoffs. If another team wins the conference and Sammy gets second, then it is VERY unlikely a third place team goes to the playoffs...so...if my team doesn't win it...my vote goes to SHSU.

[Redbird 4th & short]

SDSU .. only because they have gotten the shaft having to travel to NDSU for so many playoff games the last 5 years, depite being a top 6-10 team many times.

[yorkcountyUNHfan]

URI no question

[ASU33]

Probably Jackson State, for them to be an HBCU Blueblood they've only won one conference title since 1997

[ETSUfan1]

VMI

[ysubigred]

As an NDSU fan I would say Missouri State or Indiana State.

Possibly Youngstown State as it might lead YSUbigred to post more of "his" pictures:D

Dewey

I'd like to see good ole' SIU win it IF YSU or NDSU don't. Can't wait for the season to start

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xawesomexxlovex

[Laker]

In D2 NSIC I'd pick Minnesota Crookston. Some years they don't even win a game. They would be the most unlikely of the sixteen teams to win it.

[Go...gate]

Georgetown.

[aceinthehole]

Ugh ... its hard to pick anyone because we are long overdue for some success on the gridiron.

But in the NEC, I'd probably have to go with Wagner. The Staten Island college has scheduled up over the years and would rep NYC in the playoffs.

[daneboy]

Northern Colorado for the Big Sky......

[SDFS]

Sac St.

[cx500d]

Sad Sac St.

FYP

[youcanbankit]

WCU for sure!

[FormerPokeCenter]

Northwestern. I miss having a rivalry with them....

[cx500d]

Northwestern. I miss having a rivalry with them....

I heard they are unionized now.

[caribbeanhen]

Ugh ... its hard to pick anyone because we are long overdue for some success on the gridiron.

But in the NEC, I'd probably have to go with Wagner. The Staten Island college has scheduled up over the years and would rep NYC in the playoffs.

but I thought all New Yorkers consider Staten Island part of Jersey

[Son of Eli]

Columbia. They haven't won the Ivy League since 1961. Plus my Grandfather went there. Roar Lion Roar.

[FormerPokeCenter]

I heard they are unionized now.


I shoulda been more specific....Northwestern State...

[cx500d]

I shoulda been more specific....Northwestern State...

I get all those directional schools mixed up....

[FormerPokeCenter]

I do too...It's a shame you Sioux had to change your mascot ;)

[cx500d]

I do too...It's a shame you Sioux had to change your mascot ;)

Thanks, but thats the University of Northeastern North Dakota. I went to Southeastern North Dakota State. It really gets confusing when you are a directional school in a directional state. Similar issues in South Dakota where you have East Central South Dakota State, and University of Southeastern South Dakota.

[ST_Lawson]

Thanks, but thats the University of Northeastern North Dakota. I went to Southeastern North Dakota State. It really gets confusing when you are a directional school in a directional state. Similar issues in South Dakota where you have East Central South Dakota State, and University of Southeastern South Dakota.

But what about the Northwestern University of South Dakota (Pennsylvania) - East Branch?

[clenz]

Northwestern College in Orange City?

[BEAR]

Or how about those schools with multiple names: IUPUI. Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis.

Or how would you like to be an off-shoot of a larger university? UA-Monticello. UA-Fort Smith. etc etc.. xrotatehx

[Penguin Nation]

Since we are NEC members in September.....Robert Morris....our "rival" according to a YSU radio sportscaster

[FUBeAR]

The Mercer Fan in me would want Furman to win the SoCon if the Bears do not.

The Furman Fan in me would want Mercer to win the SoCon if the Paladins do not.

[WileECoyote06]

Oh i like that. So you arent thinking how you'd like a program you respect to win it or how it'd be a great story. But instead a great troll on everyone else losing to them? I love it.

So...on a national level...Im gonna say Id like Savannah State to win their conference AND the National Championship!!!!

Not even a troll thing for me. After all that SSU has been through in its DI journey, it would be outstanding for their fanbase (who has remained loyal) to go out with a bang.

[Catamount87]

Of course being an alum, I'd love to see my Catamounts win the SoCon. I'd love to see Coach Spier win because of his character, just an all around great man!

But I can't vote for my Catamounts in this here 'poll'. I'm going with Mercer and Coach Lamb. Our first ever game against Mercer was in Macon. While walking to the will call I ran into Coach Lamb. He welcomed us to Mercer, thanked us for making the trip down and made sure we got our tickets. He's another class act coach.

[BisonFan02]

Northwestern College in Orange City?

Close enough to SD.

[malibudude]

UC Davis

[UNHWildcat18]

URI no question

dude RIGHT? I want nothing more than success for football in New England, and we obviously can't root for Maine... Go Rams lol

[ysubigred]

Since we are NEC members in September.....Robert Morris....our "rival" according to a YSU radio sportscaster

WOW! I'm glad I don't live up there anymore. The whole community is ****ing clueless when it comes to FCS football xsmhx

[Mocs123]

Of course I want Chattanooga to win, but since I can't vote for them, it's a toss up between Wofford (because I think Ayers is a good coach and does things the right way - plus it might be his last year) and Furman (just because they are a big SoCon name and the SoCon will be better with a better Furman)

[Ramblin' Man]

Colgate - gotta keep it in New York State. Otherwise, any team that is not Holy Cross! xthumbsupx

[jmufan999]

Rhode Island. The good lord will need all his glorious powers to pull this one off.

this was my choice as well. i'd be disappointed JMU didn't win, but i'd jump on the Rams bandwagon in a heartbeat.


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[Silenoz]

Uh, Northern Colorado? Their one fan is only moderately annoying

[cx500d]

Uh, Northern Colorado? Their one fan is only moderately annoying

Kinda like Towson?

[McCowboys]

Mmmmm! I think I would go with Texas A&M-CC or UNO. xsmiley_wix

[ST_Lawson]

Uh, Northern Colorado? Their one fan is only moderately annoying

Kinda like Towson?

Oooh...oooh....is this the "teams with one fan who's only moderately annoying" bandwagon?

https://i.imgur.com/Vs2QMha.gif

[TheValleyRaider]

Colgate - gotta keep it in New York State.

I can agree with this, so I will pick Fordham to support a fellow NY team xnodx

Plus, when Fordham wins a title, you can be sure Colgate will take it the next year xreadx xthumbsupx

[BisonFan02]

Oooh...oooh....is this the "teams with one fan who's only moderately annoying" bandwagon?

https://i.imgur.com/Vs2QMha.gif

Moderately? :D. xlolx

[Yotes21]

Wouldn't mind seeing ISU-b or MSU. Anybody but SDSTC.

[cx500d]

I can agree with this, so I will pick Fordham to support a fellow NY team xnodx

Plus, when Fordham wins a title, you can be sure Colgate will take it the next year xreadx xthumbsupx

Which is never....


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[cx500d]

Wouldn't mind seeing ISU-b or MSU. Anybody but SDSTC.

Ok, sounds like you might be a closet Bison fan...


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[Schism55]

Gotta say USD, oh the sweet delicious tears that would flood this board xthumbsupx

[TheValleyRaider]

Which is never....


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...or how each time Fordham won the PL, and then Colgate won it the next year (which is 3 times)

We are talking about conference titles, yes?

[cx500d]

...or how each time Fordham won the PL, and then Colgate won it the next year (which is 3 times)

We are talking about conference titles, yes?


Oh, my bad.

[Scrappy94]

If Chattanooga wasn't going to win it, I would have to go with Western Carolina. Kinda feel bad for them never having won the SoCon title.

[Serpentor]

Central Arkansas I guess, even with that horrible football field.

[Thumper 76]

Gotta say USD, oh the sweet delicious tears that would flood this board xthumbsupx

Want to know how I know you're a terrible person?
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[Thumper 76]

Side note, what's up with the SoCon guys feeling the need to state who their favorite team is first before answering the question?


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[Yotes21]

Ok, sounds like you might be a closet Bison fan...


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I actually don't hate the Bison. I've also never been to ND or a Bison football game, so my opinion is not tarnished...yet.

I was hoping to make the game in Fargo this year, but other plans got in the way.

[ngineer]

Georgetown. So long suffering. I understand sympathy for Bucknell, but my daughter is a Bison alumnae and I wouldn't want to have to hear it!

[drpnut]

If Woffy can't win it I would say then Samford, then Mercer. (I am biased toward the small religious schools, lol). I really wanted to say Furple or ElCid, but couldn't bring myself to do it. Because in athletics they are the mortal enemies.

Now, when playoffs start, I pull for all SOCon teams, except when we play each other.

[GoBlueHens83]

Like others from the CAA have said, Rhode Island.

They haven't won the conference or been to the playoffs since 1985 when it was still The Yankee Conference. Haven't had a winning season since 2002, man that is brutal.

[cx500d]

Like others from the CAA have said, Rhode Island.

They haven't won the conference or been to the playoffs since 1985 when it was still The Yankee Conference. Haven't had a winning season since 2002, man that is brutal.

They haven't beaten Prairie View A&M's record setting run yet.

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

Impossible choice. Every NEC team is beyond aggravating to me. But I guess I would pick Sacred Heart, fellow Catholic school.

[Milktruck74]

Heart - WCU (always root for the underdog, and Spier is a good guy)
Head - Wofford

[Utgrizfan]

Montana State, I only hate the Cats when we're playing them

[cx500d]

Montana State, I only hate the Cats when we're playing them


Wow, you are the only griz-fan that would admit that.

[The Boogie Down]

Since God is a Catholic and Jesuits make up the only order that matters my choices are obviously limited to Georgetown and Holy Cross. Tough call... On the one hand, it's clear the Big Guy hates Georgetown football. OTOH, what did Cross do to drop them from an almost Big East member to a full-time Patsy member? Again, tough call, but God certainly knows what a Crusader is. Hoya? Not so much so the choice here can only be The Cross.