MVFC week 5 predictions

[dewey]

Good evening all,

Here are the leaders after week 4.



bonarae
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Paladin1aa
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Bison Fan in NW MN
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The Yo Show
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RowdyRabbit
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Yote84
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POD Knows
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JSUSoutherner
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CappinHard
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Gil Dobie
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jacks33
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SUPharmacist
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UNIFanSince1983
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Professor Chaos
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UpstateBison
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Evolution Prime
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Penguin Nation
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bizon87
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X-Factor
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RabidRabbit

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underdawg

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ysubigred

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TTUEagles
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REALBird

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BisonTru

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Lorne_Malvo


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Sycamore62


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Thumper 76


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If I made a mistake let me know.

Here is a link to the week 1 picks.
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/show...-1-predictions

Here is a link to the week 2 picks.
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/show...-2-predictions (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?195330-MVFC-week-2-predictions)

Here is a link to the week 3 picks.
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?195665-MVFC-week-3-predictions

Here is a link to the week 4 picks.
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?196040-MVFC-week-4-predictions

Here are the rules;
1. Games must be picked 30 minutes before kick off of the FIRST game.
2. Playoffs will count but I haven't figured out the rules yet.
3. 1 point per game picked correctly.
4. If you change a pick before the deadline of one game but after the deadline of another game quote your previous post so that way I can verify that you didn't change other games.
5. You will win exactly nothing...Except a larger ego:D
6. Please make it easier for me and use the school name, abbreviation or mascot (i.e. NDSU, North Dakota State University or Bison).
7. If you miss 3 weeks I will not be counting your score.

Here are the games for week 5.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=26124&stc=1

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

Good luck to all.

Dewey

[Hambone]

Very enjoyable slate......

[dewey]

Here are my winners for week 5. Like Hambone said there are a couple of really good games.

NDSU
South Dakota
Northern Iowa
Illinois State
Youngstown State

Dewey

[POD Knows]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State - MSU comes in loaded for bear and fired up, but still get beat by 40

South Dakota @ Western Illinois - Big time toss up and GOTW candidate. Playing outside, maybe advantage WIU, who knows.

Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois - I never pick UNI right so I picked them to win, so if they win, I am happy that I got the pick right and if they lose, well, then I am just happy

Indiana State @ Illinois State - Should be a slam dunk but probably won't be

South Dakota State @ Youngstown State - No Brainer, SDSU wins going away, bet the ranch, #bookit

[Penguin Nation]

http://www.valley-football.org/images/logos/North_Dakota_State.png?width=30 http://www.valley-football.org/images/logos/South-Dakota.png?width=30 http://www.valley-football.org/images/logos/NorthernIowa.png?width=30 http://www.valley-football.org/images/logos/Illinois_State.png?width=30 http://www.valley-football.org/images/logos/South_Dakota_State.png?width=30

[Bison56]

NDSU
South Dakota
Northern Iowa
Illinois State
SDSU

[ysubigred]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State - 167-0

South Dakota @ Western Illinois - Ouch really hard pick here,, 27-24

Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois - 38-27

Indiana State @ Illinois State - 34-31

South Dakota State @ Youngstown State - 11-9 3 OT's

[RowdyRabbit]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

Leaning USD, but undecided on USD @ WIU at this point. Will edit after I give it some more thought, and looking at numbers.

*edit* - glad to see others struggling with USD/WIU as much as I am.

*edit* - I'll go with WIU...homecoming and all the other reasons listed by St Lawson.

And to get under Coyote fans skin. :)

[Evolution Prime]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

[CappinHard]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

[ST_Lawson]

North Dakota State
Western Illinois
Southern Illinois
Illinois State
South Dakota State

Home teams except bunnies over smelly water birds.

[BisonTru]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

[mvfcfan]

My picks as of today.

N Dakota St
S Dakota
S Illinois
Illinois St
S Dakota St

[djohnk]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

[JSUSoutherner]

NDSU
WIU
ISUr
UNI
YSU

[dewey]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

Leaning USD, but undecided on USD @ WIU at this point. Will edit after I give it some more thought, and looking at numbers.

*edit* - glad to see others struggling with USD/WIU as much as I am.

The USD-WIU and SDSU at YSU are both tough games to pick. I might flip flop as the week goes along.

Dewey

[mvfcfan]

I heard it's also WIU's homecoming, so they should have a pretty good crowd. You might take that into consideration as well.

[underdawg]

Good evening all,

Here are the leaders after week 4.



bonarae
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Paladin1aa
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Bison Fan in NW MN
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Mayville Bison
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cx500d
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TheKingpin28
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birdsflyhigh
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skinny_uncle
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The Yo Show
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Redbird 4th & short
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caribbeanhen
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RowdyRabbit
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Yote84
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POD Knows
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mango433
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ST_Lawson
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dewey
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Bison56
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Bisonator
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mmiller_34
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BirdistheWord
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JSUSoutherner
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CappinHard
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Gil Dobie
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jacks33
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SUPharmacist
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UNIFanSince1983
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Professor Chaos
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UpstateBison
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DCWIU11
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andthehomeofthe-BIZON
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Evolution Prime
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Penguin Nation
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bizon87
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X-Factor
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RabidRabbit

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underdawg

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ysubigred

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TTUEagles
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REALBird

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BisonTru

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Lorne_Malvo


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Sycamore62


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Thumper 76


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If I made a mistake let me know.

Here is a link to the week 1 picks.
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/show...-1-predictions

Here is a link to the week 2 picks.
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/show...-2-predictions (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?195330-MVFC-week-2-predictions)

Here is a link to the week 3 picks.
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?195665-MVFC-week-3-predictions

Here is a link to the week 4 picks.
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?196040-MVFC-week-4-predictions

Here are the rules;
1. Games must be picked 30 minutes before kick off of the FIRST game.
2. Playoffs will count but I haven't figured out the rules yet.
3. 1 point per game picked correctly.
4. If you change a pick before the deadline of one game but after the deadline of another game quote your previous post so that way I can verify that you didn't change other games.
5. You will win exactly nothing...Except a larger ego:D
6. Please make it easier for me and use the school name, abbreviation or mascot (i.e. NDSU, North Dakota State University or Bison).
7. If you miss 3 weeks I will not be counting your score.

Here are the games for week 5.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=26124&stc=1

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

Good luck to all.

Dewey


NDSU

USD

SIU

Il st

YSU

[UNIFanSince1983]

NDSU
WIU
SIU
ISU Heavy
YSU

So all home teams

[mvfcfan]

If I link my picks on MVCfans can I be included in this competition? (I'm expecting a no, but thought I'd ask anyways.)

[ST_Lawson]

I heard it's also WIU's homecoming, so they should have a pretty good crowd. You might take that into consideration as well.

Homecoming, first home game, the return of the Coach Nielson crew to Macomb for the first time since they left after the 2015 season (8 coaches on their staff now were on WIU's staff two years ago + another who played at WIU and coached for us back in the 80's/'90s), unveiling of our new Ray "Rock" Hanson statue...lots of energy and lots of big "storylines" with this game.

For many of us...this one is personal.

[dustinthorn93]

Hey y'all. This is my first post (obviously) but I have been reading AGS for a couple of years now and decided to finally make a profile. I'm pumped to go to the WIU-USD game this weekend. I grew up in Macomb and played HS ball with Brett Taylor. His older brother was in my class.

Like Lawson said...this week really does seem personal for Western

[BisonTru]

Hey y'all. This is my first post (obviously) but I have been reading AGS for a couple of years now and decided to finally make a profile. I'm pumped to go to the WIU-USD game this weekend. I grew up in Macomb and played HS ball with Brett Taylor. His older brother was in my class.

Like Lawson said...this week really does seem personal for Western

Welcome!!

What are your picks for the week?

and

What is your favorite pizza?

You will be judged more on the latter.

[dustinthorn93]

Welcome!!

What are your picks for the week?

and

What is your favorite pizza?

You will be judged more on the latter.

Let's see...favorite pizza is Taco from Caseys, mainly cuz the one's in Galesburg deliver

NDSU
ISUr
SDSU
WIU
SIU

[Evolution Prime]

Let's see...favorite pizza is Taco from Caseys, mainly cuz the one's in Galesburg deliver

At least he agrees on Casey's.

[dustinthorn93]

At least he agrees on Casey's.

I'm lucky to get Taco pizza from Casey's...my wife despises Casey's since it's all her parents would get haha. Can't be too picky

[RabidRabbit]

NDSU
WIU
SIU
SDSU
ISUr


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[TheKingpin28]

North Dakota State
South Dakota
Southern Illinois
Illinois State
South Dakota State

[GodHelpTheBears]

North Dakota State - annually produces a national championship contender in football with a distinct, easily identifiable play style and a coaching philosophy that has survived through multiple staffs

Missouri State - annually awards scholarships to 63 young men, ostensibly to play football

[ST_Lawson]

Let's see...favorite pizza is Taco from Caseys, mainly cuz the one's in Galesburg deliver

NDSU
ISUr
SDSU
WIU
SIU

Solid answers on all fronts. Welcome to AGS.

[TheKingpin28]

Let's see...favorite pizza is Taco from Caseys, mainly cuz the one's in Galesburg deliver

NDSU
ISUr
SDSU
WIU
SIU


At least he agrees on Casey's.


I'm lucky to get Taco pizza from Casey's...my wife despises Casey's since it's all her parents would get haha. Can't be too picky

If you like Casey's then you are all good in my book

[Coyote Fan]

Homecoming, first home game, the return of the Coach Nielson crew to Macomb for the first time since they left after the 2015 season (8 coaches on their staff now were on WIU's staff two years ago + another who played at WIU and coached for us back in the 80's/'90s), unveiling of our new Ray "Rock" Hanson statue...lots of energy and lots of big "storylines" with this game.

For many of us...this one is personal.

Why does everyone always say that Western Illinois has everything to play for but nothing about the Coyotes and what they have to play for. The revenge factor should be on USD's side after play after play went W Illinois' way in Vermillion and the Necks escaping with a win. All USD had to do to win was not fumble around the goal line going in for the clinching score and they win. The game ruined USD's season. USD also had 2 weeks to prepare for this game as well. I am certainly not guaranteeing a Coyote win but let's not just mention everything that Western has to play for and disregard what USD has to play for.

[cx500d]

North Dakota State
South Dakota
Southern Illinois
Illinois State
South Dakota State

[skinny_uncle]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

Hoping my homer pick doesn't hurt me.

xcoolx

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I had Ill State in my top 10. Their defense is for real. They will be tough to beat.

[WIUPSE95]

Been reading/following for years. Time to post.

NDSU
Western
Southern
ISUR
YSU

And yes Casey's Taco, but Happy Joe's in a pinch.

Go Western.

[BirdistheWord]

NDSU
WIU
UNI
ISUr
SDSU

[X-Factor]

North Dakota State
Western Illinois
Northern Iowa
Illinois State
South Dakota State

[ST_Lawson]

Why does everyone always say that Western Illinois has everything to play for but nothing about the Coyotes and what they have to play for. The revenge factor should be on USD's side after play after play went W Illinois' way in Vermillion and the Necks escaping with a win. All USD had to do to win was not fumble around the goal line going in for the clinching score and they win. The game ruined USD's season. USD also had 2 weeks to prepare for this game as well. I am certainly not guaranteeing a Coyote win but let's not just mention everything that Western has to play for and disregard what USD has to play for.

I mean...that kind of stuff happens. It happened to us last year also. We were down by a TD+2pt conversion to NDSU in the 4th quarter last season. We're at the 1 yard line, ball is fumbled and recovered by NDSU. They hold us the rest of the quarter, but that fumble just killed our chances of taking down the Bison. I don't think of our game against NDSU this year being any sort of "revenge game" for us losing the ball near the end of the game, nor our game against SIU for us throwing the interceptions that allowed them to come from behind and beat us in the last game of the season, killing our last chance at making the playoffs.

That's just how the game goes. If it had gone the other way with our game against USD, I don't think I'd consider it anything more than a game that we just let slip away. Obviously I'd like for us to beat the Bison and Salukis this year, but no more than I'd like to beat pretty much everyone else. There's a lot of emotion with this one due to how the coaching situation was handled. Of course, it looks like it's worked out for the best for both of our teams, but it doesn't change the story that I heard from some of our players about how it all went down in the "locker room".

[bonarae]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

[GodHelpTheBears]

I had Ill State in my top 10. Their defense is for real. They will be tough to beat.

I would advise caution to anyone rating a team in the days after they play Missouri State.

Until our guys prove otherwise, treat us like you did in 2015.

[Paladin1aa]

NDSU
USD
UNI
Ill. St.
SDSU

[CappinHard]

Why does everyone always say that Western Illinois has everything to play for but nothing about the Coyotes and what they have to play for.

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[mango433]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois (I think. I don't know yet. This may change)
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

[birdsflyhigh]

Okay, week 5 and the MVFC begins Valley wars....love it!

Winners:

Bison
Necks
Salukis
Birds
Guins

Going with all home teams and really looking forward to the beginning of the Valley season....should be some dandies :)

[Yote84]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

[Mayville Bison]

Going against my better judgement by picking some road teams. We'll see how that works out

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

[caribbeanhen]

North Dakota State

Western Illinois

Southern Illinois

Illinois State

South Dakota State

[Gil Dobie]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

[mvfcfan]

I think I might go with WIU over USD now that I've thought about it a little more.

[Professor Chaos]

Missouri St @ North Dakota St - Big
South Dakota @ Western Illinois - I think similar to last year I kept picking against WIU early in the season and they kept winning then starting picking them later in the season and they kept losing... so I guess it's time for me to start jinxing them again
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois - I'm just not buying the Salukis yet so I like UNI off the bye
Indiana St @ Illinois St - I think the reds win handily but I may be underselling the blues this year
South Dakota St @ Youngstown St - I've been low on YSU all year so I think they'll get exposed this game but I've been wrong many times before in MVFC pick 'em

[bizon87]

North Dakota State
Western Illinois
Southern Illinois
Illinois State
South Dakota State



GO BIZON

[UpstateBison]

NDSU
WIU
SIU
IL State
YSU

[Lorne_Malvo]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

[ST_Lawson]

South Dakota @ Western Illinois - I think similar to last year I kept picking against WIU early in the season and they kept winning then starting picking them later in the season and they kept losing... so I guess it's time for me to start jinxing them again

It was you...you were the one doing that...

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[Professor Chaos]

It was you...you were the one doing that...

http://68.media.tumblr.com/ec93dea688c67ea77155a2cee89cec07/tumblr_n1kvp4WzzF1r1x4nlo3_400.gif
Sorry :D

[The Yo Show]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

[RowdyRabbit]

Homecoming, first home game, the return of the Coach Nielson crew to Macomb for the first time since they left after the 2015 season (8 coaches on their staff now were on WIU's staff two years ago + another who played at WIU and coached for us back in the 80's/'90s), unveiling of our new Ray "Rock" Hanson statue...lots of energy and lots of big "storylines" with this game.

For many of us...this one is personal.

Good enough for me WIU it is.

And to get under Coyote fans skin. :)

[Coyote Fan]

I mean...that kind of stuff happens. It happened to us last year also. We were down by a TD+2pt conversion to NDSU in the 4th quarter last season. We're at the 1 yard line, ball is fumbled and recovered by NDSU. They hold us the rest of the quarter, but that fumble just killed our chances of taking down the Bison. I don't think of our game against NDSU this year being any sort of "revenge game" for us losing the ball near the end of the game, nor our game against SIU for us throwing the interceptions that allowed them to come from behind and beat us in the last game of the season, killing our last chance at making the playoffs.

That's just how the game goes. If it had gone the other way with our game against USD, I don't think I'd consider it anything more than a game that we just let slip away. Obviously I'd like for us to beat the Bison and Salukis this year, but no more than I'd like to beat pretty much everyone else. There's a lot of emotion with this one due to how the coaching situation was handled. Of course, it looks like it's worked out for the best for both of our teams, but it doesn't change the story that I heard from some of our players about how it all went down in the "locker room".

USD really doesn't have anything to play for and actually I would be surprised if they show up at all considering that they may not want to go against the Western Illinois emotion that will be on display. Since Western just beat Coastal Carolina by what 42, I would expect something in the neighborhood of a 66-10 Western blow out. Western has every advantage possible and in every way possible. Better defense, better lines, better receivers, better backs, better coaching and every intangible as well. At least throw us a bone and consider the quarterbacks even with each other but even that might be a stetch. Sheesh maybe they shouldn't even play the game but instead just hand the Leathernecks the win by forfeit.

What is also interesting is that the trend picks as of late have most picking WIU. The spread in vegas ironically was WIU by 3 and now it is USD by 1. Of course that doesn't matter either because I guess Vegas didn't catch word of all that Leatherneck emotion that will be on display on Saturday.

[Kemo]

USD really doesn't have anything to play for and actually I would be surprised if they show up at all considering that they may not want to go against the Western Illinois emotion that will be on display. Since Western just beat Coastal Carolina by what 42, I would expect something in the neighborhood of a 66-10 Western blow out. Western has every advantage possible and in every way possible. Better defense, better lines, better receivers, better backs, better coaching and every intangible as well. At least throw us a bone and consider the quarterbacks even with each other but even that might be a stetch. Sheesh maybe they shouldn't even play the game but instead just hand the Leathernecks the win by forfeit.

What is also interesting is that the trend picks as of late have most picking WIU. The spread in vegas ironically was WIU by 3 and now it is USD by 1. Of course that doesn't matter either because I guess Vegas didn't catch word of all that Leatherneck emotion that will be on display on Saturday.
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[Redbird 4th & short]

Why does everyone always say that Western Illinois has everything to play for but nothing about the Coyotes and what they have to play for. The revenge factor should be on USD's side after play after play went W Illinois' way in Vermillion and the Necks escaping with a win. All USD had to do to win was not fumble around the goal line going in for the clinching score and they win. The game ruined USD's season. USD also had 2 weeks to prepare for this game as well. I am certainly not guaranteeing a Coyote win but let's not just mention everything that Western has to play for and disregard what USD has to play for.

would you say same if situation were reversed ?? For like say the game we lost to you by 3 at your place ... 2 fumbles inside your 5, one would have been TD on that play, other would have been easy FG or TD on ensuing plays .. not to mention several higlly questionable calls Spack sent to MVFC and got acknowldged .. including the Q3 first bobbled then dropped sideline 35 yard catch which gave you FG position for your last 3 points .. the margin.

that said, this USD at WIU game, along with SDSU at YSU and UNI at SIU .. what a line-up of what should be very fun games to watch. Not saying all will be close .. but these are all very tight hrd to predict match ups. I'm going to be glued to my cell phone following all these games with batery charger in pocket while watching my Redbirds payback game against InSU this weekend.

[Redbird 4th & short]

In order of confidence of pick

Missouri State @ North Dakota State ... nuff said .. 6 TD win

Indiana State @ Illinois State ... payback game from last year - Spack will have them rady. So I think this sets up well for ISU defense to hold them in check and our pass game to open up more this game. Our 4.5 new OL are coming along pretty well. Got 2 banged up OL starters back this week, along with DEs Harris (starter) and Swaine (1st sub). Kolbe only played 2nd half of game last year and still threw for 258 yards to nearly pull out win. 3 TD win.

Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois ... sets up as another very close great game, but I still like SIU mojo, especially at home. UNI still figuring things out. 10 point win

South Dakota @ Western Illinois ... should be very close great game. I think WIU will win the run game battle, and has tougher defense, while USD has more dynamic offense. But looks like WIU should be able to control the clock and will win this game in trenches - home field can only help. Very wide variance around this pick, so why bother.

South Dakota State @ Youngstown State .. YSU is doing better than I thought. SDSU not as dominant as I thought. Still thinking SDSU wins this because YSU lost so much from their defense ... but another very close great game setting up. This pick is my least confident .. may have to come back and change this before saturday. Less wide variance around this pick too.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Grow some balls people. Make your picks and feel confident about them! :D

[jacks33]

North Dakota State
Western Illinois
Northern Iowa
Illinois State
South Dakota State

[CappinHard]

The spread in vegas ironically was WIU by 3 and now it is USD by 1.

There aren't enough eye rolling emojis to respond to your whole post, but I will respond to this portion.

Interestingly enough, USD is now favored by 6 in this game. Btw, it's not vegas, it's an offshore gambling site called 5dimes, and odds regularly swing drastically, especially early in the week, on FCS lines. It looks like people are overreacting to USD whooping up on UND. Not sure why those same people aren't giving respect to WIU for what they have shown. I see this game as a pick em. Should be really good. My guess is it will be high scoring.

[ST_Lawson]

...
Not sure why those same people aren't giving respect to WIU for what they have shown.
...

Meh....we're used to it by now.

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[Sycamore62]

NDSU
USD (because every WIU homecoming game I have ever payed attention to they have lost)
UNI
YSU (home team)
Indiana State I think we are much better than our record and every game against them in the last 3 years has been a nut cutter

[Yote84]

Good enough for me WIU it is.

And to get under Coyote fans skin. :)

The inferiority complex in you is strong..........or whatever stupid comment Humper76 would say in this scenario.

[CappinHard]

The inferiority complex in you is strong..........or whatever stupid comment Humper76 would say in this scenario.

You should probably look up the definition of inferiority complex and you'll quickly realize that it does not apply at all to an SDSU fan talking about Coyote fans.

[ST_Lawson]

NDSU
USD (because every WIU homecoming game I have ever payed attention to they have lost)
UNI
YSU (home team)
Indiana State I think we are much better than our record and every game against them in the last 3 years has been a nut cutter

Dude...we beat your Sycamores last year at our homecoming game. How drunk were you?

[RowdyRabbit]

The inferiority complex in you is strong..........or whatever stupid comment Humper76 would say in this scenario.

LOOOL.

And Yote84's skin as well apparently!

[cx500d]

LOOOL.

And Yote84's skin as well apparently!

Ah, making your annual post I see.

[Yote84]

LOOOL.

And Yote84's skin as well apparently!

Sweet wabbit picture..........

[REALBird]

North Dakota State - Missouri State should just save money on the transportation and forfeit. At least the margin of loss will cover the spread.
Illinois State - closer than many will expect. The Trees seem to get up for this game for some reason.
Southern Illinois - taking a flyer on the Dawgs. UNI doesn't start winning until they reach desperation mode. Not sure they're at that point yet.
Western Illinois - should tell if USD is real. I think WIU will pull out this one in a high scoring affair.
Youngstown State - Bo's boys pull off the W in the Castle. Signed pictures of Bo and his cat for the first 1,000 fans.

[UNIFanSince1983]

North Dakota State - Missouri State should just save money on the transportation and forfeit. At least the margin of loss will cover the spread.
Illinois State - closer than many will expect. The Trees seem to get up for this game for some reason.
Southern Illinois - taking a flyer on the Dawgs. UNI doesn't start winning until they reach desperation mode. Not sure they're at that point yet.
Western Illinois - should tell if USD is real. I think WIU will pull out this one in a high scoring affair.
Youngstown State - Bo's boys pull off the W in the Castle. Signed pictures of Bo and his cat for the first 1,000 fans.

Well either desperation mode or we are already out of it mode.

[RowdyRabbit]

Sweet wabbit picture..........

Yeah buddy!

Seriously though, I think USD has a pretty good shot at coming out of Macomb with a win, Streveler is a man, also like Wessel...but, you know, rabbits vs yotes and all that jazz.

[Sycamore62]

Dude...we beat your Sycamores last year at our homecoming game. How drunk were you?

It was apparently the ref's homecoming because they dominated the last minute.

[Thumper 76]

Yeah buddy!

Seriously though, I think USD has a pretty good shot at coming out of Macomb with a win, Streveler is a man, also like Wessel...but, you know, rabbits vs yotes and all that jazz.

Not enough yote praise to soothe the butthurt I’d wager xcoffeex


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[DCWIU11]

NDSU
WIU
SIU
ISU
YSU

[Kemo]

Not enough yote praise to soothe the butthurt I’d wager xcoffeex


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[SUPharmacist]

Bison
Leathernecks
Salukis
Redbirds
Jackrabbits

[Bisonator]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

[Coyote Fan]

In order of confidence of pick

Missouri State @ North Dakota State ... nuff said .. 6 TD win

Indiana State @ Illinois State ... payback game from last year - Spack will have them rady. So I think this sets up well for ISU defense to hold them in check and our pass game to open up more this game. Our 4.5 new OL are coming along pretty well. Got 2 banged up OL starters back this week, along with DEs Harris (starter) and Swaine (1st sub). Kolbe only played 2nd half of game last year and still threw for 258 yards to nearly pull out win. 3 TD win.

Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois ... sets up as another very close great game, but I still like SIU mojo, especially at home. UNI still figuring things out. 10 point win

South Dakota @ Western Illinois ... should be very close great game. I think WIU will win the run game battle, and has tougher defense, while USD has more dynamic offense. But looks like WIU should be able to control the clock and will win this game in trenches - home field can only help. Very wide variance around this pick, so why bother.

South Dakota State @ Youngstown State .. YSU is doing better than I thought. SDSU not as dominant as I thought. Still thinking SDSU wins this because YSU lost so much from their defense ... but another very close great game setting up. This pick is my least confident .. may have to come back and change this before saturday. Less wide variance around this pick too.


Just curious why Western Illinois has a tougher defense. So far they have given up 3 more points on the year then the Coyotes have. I don't think that determination can be made, because it appears that the Coyote defense has improved from last season. Neither teams opponents have done very well on the season to date. The Leathernecks have out scored their opponents by 87 points and the Coyotes their's by 116. I would say that WIU has probably played a slightly tougher schedule but the Coyotes also have a larger margin of victory. The lines do concern me as well but UND was supposed to be pretty good on their lines (which were obviously over rated) and the Coyotes pretty much had their way with them. My question and a legit one. If the lines end up being a stalemate which team would have the advantage in that senario?

[Coyote Fan]

would you say same if situation were reversed ?? For like say the game we lost to you by 3 at your place ... 2 fumbles inside your 5, one would have been TD on that play, other would have been easy FG or TD on ensuing plays .. not to mention several higlly questionable calls Spack sent to MVFC and got acknowldged .. including the Q3 first bobbled then dropped sideline 35 yard catch which gave you FG position for your last 3 points .. the margin.

that said, this USD at WIU game, along with SDSU at YSU and UNI at SIU .. what a line-up of what should be very fun games to watch. Not saying all will be close .. but these are all very tight hrd to predict match ups. I'm going to be glued to my cell phone following all these games with batery charger in pocket while watching my Redbirds payback game against InSU this weekend.

You have a point with the fumbles and if there were bad calls that went against your team then that is unfortunate for the Red Birds. I think that is a little different then what happened to the Coyotes against WIU last year. Either way if you would have gotten a few more breaks and taken the lead that doesn't necessarily mean you would have won either. The Coyotes would have had a chance to respond if they would have fallen behind. You will get your shot at revenge as the two teams will play at your place this time.

[CappinHard]

Just curious why Western Illinois has a tougher defense.

You must not be a very tall man. Is your name Napoleon perhaps?

[mgbison]

Streveler is a great running back, but his throwing the ball wouldn't scare me as a D-coordinator. He reminds me of Bailey at UNI a couple years ago.

Also, WIU-USD is basically a pick em, why wouldn't most people take the home team.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

NDSU
Ill State
SIU
WIU
SDSU

[penguinpower]

NDSU
Ill State
SIU
USD
FLIP A COIN

I have been surprised by YSU's defense. I thought they lost a lot, but they appear to be very good but inexperienced, especially in the secondary. The interior DL has been impressive and the new ends look to be almost as good as what they've lost. YSU is at home too. But the Stig usually gets up by two scores before YSU can adjust and work their way back into it. I can't tell you how many times I've seen that. However, the players have bought into Pelini's system and the extra games last year were good for developing depth. Not sure how this one will go. Wells hasn't played in several weeks so I think there could be timing issues in the passing game. This is a coin flip. Since Pelini has trouble with the Stig and there will only be 200 people in the stands, I think SDSU get's the W

[dewey]

NDSU
Ill State
SIU
USD
FLIP A COIN

I have been surprised by YSU's defense. I thought they lost a lot, but they appear to be very good but inexperienced, especially in the secondary. The interior DL has been impressive and the new ends look to be almost as good as what they've lost. YSU is at home too. But the Stig usually gets up by two scores before YSU can adjust and work their way back into it. I can't tell you how many times I've seen that. However, the players have bought into Pelini's system and the extra games last year were good for developing depth. Not sure how this one will go. Wells hasn't played in several weeks so I think there could be timing issues in the passing game. This is a coin flip. Since Pelini has trouble with the Stig and there will only be 200 people in the stands, I think SDSU get's the W

Is YSU not expecting a large crowd for the game tomorrow? If not why not in your opinion.

Dewey

[mvfcfan]

My final picks

NDSU
WIU
SDSU
SIU
ILST

[Redbird 4th & short]

Just curious why Western Illinois has a tougher defense. So far they have given up 3 more points on the year then the Coyotes have. I don't think that determination can be made, because it appears that the Coyote defense has improved from last season. Neither teams opponents have done very well on the season to date. The Leathernecks have out scored their opponents by 87 points and the Coyotes their's by 116. I would say that WIU has probably played a slightly tougher schedule but the Coyotes also have a larger margin of victory. The lines do concern me as well but UND was supposed to be pretty good on their lines (which were obviously over rated) and the Coyotes pretty much had their way with them. My question and a legit one. If the lines end up being a stalemate which team would have the advantage in that senario?
agree USD defense is much improved so far .. certainly been more opportunistic with picks and sacks. But think WIU still has advantage on this front ... USD defense still has to prove something against better teams .. especially ones that can run the ball. This will be good test for USD to see if their defense is real against a good team.

[mmiller_34]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown State

Home teams all win today.

[Redbird007]

Missouri State @ North Dakota State
South Dakota @ Western Illinois
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Indiana State @ Illinois State
South Dakota State @ Youngstown
Definately Home teams all win today.

On the 3 games that are tough to call home field could be the deciding factor. I ditto the all home field team prediction.

[Schism55]

Really hoping there isn't an inordinate amount of ****ery (see BYU 7 turnovers) in the SDSU YSU game, having a hard time getting a read on these two. Tight, clean game please fellas.

[Redbird 4th & short]

Streveler is a great running back, but his throwing the ball wouldn't scare me as a D-coordinator. He reminds me of Bailey at UNI a couple years ago.

Also, WIU-USD is basically a pick em, why wouldn't most people take the home team.
a year ago, I would have agreed with you. but it seems like Streveler has taken a step forward this year. we shall see as their (and everyone's) schedules starts to get tougher every week. As season progresses, good scouting reports on offensive tendencies and the MVFC grind will also start to make a difference for teams with strong defenses.

[caribbeanhen]

If the rabbits don't beat YSU today we'll Iwas wrong

[Schism55]

Welp, the Coyotes are certainly for real. Puttin a whuppin on the 'Necks.

[penguinpower]

Is YSU not expecting a large crowd for the game tomorrow? If not why not in your opinion.

Dewey

Wofford last year in playoffs

[ST_Lawson]

Our WR set the school record for receiving yards in a game by nearly 60 yards....and we still lost. Damn.

USD has a hell of a team.


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[Coyote Fan]

agree USD defense is much improved so far .. certainly been more opportunistic with picks and sacks. But think WIU still has advantage on this front ... USD defense still has to prove something against better teams .. especially ones that can run the ball. This will be good test for USD to see if their defense is real against a good team.

The Coyote D was lights out up until over midway through the third quarter. WIU really came back strongly but I think over all the Coyote D is probably a little better then Western's at this point. The Coyotes have a big time tendency to let big leads slip away. They cannot seem to get this problem straightened out.

[dewey]

Woooooo Hooooo!

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I had a perfect week along with Mayville Bison and that was all that had a perfect week (as far as I saw at a quick run through the posts).

Dewey

[ST_Lawson]

The Coyote D was lights out up until over midway through the third quarter. WIU really came back strongly but I think over all the Coyote D is probably a little better then Western's at this point. The Coyotes have a big time tendency to let big leads slip away. They cannot seem to get this problem straightened out.

Yea, it seems like we take a little while to get the opposing teams figured out. Unfortunately for us, we just gave up too many points before we got things figured out. If the game had been 2 minutes longer, we might have made it, but USD's defense shut down everything we had and their offensive line was opening all kinds of holes for the first 2 1/2 quarters. When you're down by 32 points over halfway through the 3rd, especially against a team like USD, that's just too much to ask for a team, I think.

WR Jaelon Acklin not only destroyed the school record for receiving yards in a game, but beat the MVFC record by over 50 yards (previous record - 292 yards, Laurént Robinson, IL State, vs. IN State, 2005) and was the 4th most in FCS history. He also set the MVFC record for catches in a game with 19.

LB Brett Taylor tied the school record (5th best in the MVFC) for tackles in a game with 28. It tied a performance by WIU Alumni (and longtime NFL DB) Rodney Harrison in a game against Western Kentucky back in 1993.

Still, I bet both of those guys would gladly have given up all those yards and those tackles if it meant we had won the game. I did figure we'd be at 3-1 at this point in the season, but this wasn't quite how I expected it to play out.

I'll be heading up to Cedar Falls next Saturday to see if we can right the ship against UNI and spoil their Homecoming game. If that doesn't happen, this could end up being a very rough conference portion of the season for us this year.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Woooooo Hooooo!

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I had a perfect week along with Mayville Bison and that was all that had a perfect week (as far as I saw at a quick run through the posts).

Dewey


Nice work!

I missed YSU, UNI and USD....big hit for me....xbawlingx....:)

[Sycamore62]

Our WR set the school record for receiving yards in a game by nearly 60 yards....and we still lost. Damn.

USD has a hell of a team.


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[mvfcfan]

I got 2 games right this week (ILST and NDSU). I'm pretty much done doubting S Dakota this year. When they joined the league back in 2012 they were pretty much the easy win for everyone, but those days are gone.

I really thought SIU would beat UNI, but I guess not. YSU beating SDSU didn't surprise me too much, but the fact that SDSU only scored 7 really stunned me. YSU is taking the NDSU route of having a tough defense. But I guess defense does win championships.

My guess after the opening week of Valley play is that NDSU, USD, and YSU are the ones that will be the serious title contenders this season. SDSU, ILST, and WIU will be the ones trying to get at larges. The scary part is that all six of those teams are scary playoff teams, but I'm thinking 4, maybe 5 is the max we'll get after they all beat each other up?

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I got 2 games right this week (ILST and NDSU). I'm pretty much done doubting S Dakota this year. When they joined the league back in 2012 they were pretty much the easy win for everyone, but those days are gone.

I really thought SIU would beat UNI, but I guess not. YSU beating SDSU didn't surprise me too much, but the fact that SDSU only scored 7 really stunned me. YSU is taking the NDSU route of having a tough defense. But I guess defense does win championships.

My guess after the opening week of Valley play is that NDSU, USD, and YSU are the ones that will be the serious title contenders this season. SDSU, ILST, and WIU will be the ones trying to get at larges. The scary part is that all six of those teams are scary playoff teams, but I'm thinking 4, maybe 5 is the max we'll get after they all beat each other up?


The Valley contenders IMO are the ones that play good defense: YSU, Ill State and NDSU

Now SDSU and USD are right up there but they do not have the defenses like the other 3. All five might make the playoffs.

[JSUSoutherner]

The streak of missing one game a week continues for me. Damnit USD.

[POD Knows]

3 and 2, oh well, got both games with South Dakota teams wrong.

[UNIFanSince1983]

I got 2 wrong, but I was happy to get at least one of those wrong since it meant UNI won.

[Redbird 4th & short]

The Valley contenders IMO are the ones that play good defense: YSU, Ill State and NDSU

Now SDSU and USD are right up there but they do not have the defenses like the other 3. All five might make the playoffs.

all 5 should make playoffs, and add WIU as well. Right now, it looks like MVFC should have 6 teams in playoffs. Granted, were only 5 weeks into season .. 4 games for anyone who's had a bye already.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

all 5 should make playoffs, and add WIU as well. Right now, it looks like MVFC should have 6 teams in playoffs. Granted, were only 5 weeks into season .. 4 games for anyone who's had a bye already.


Maybe 6 might deserve the playoffs but will the members in the committee put all of them in? If other teams have comparable resumes will they stack the brackets will Valley teams?

[dewey]

If I link my picks on MVCfans can I be included in this competition? (I'm expecting a no, but thought I'd ask anyways.)

Sure. Why not. Just post them in the week 6 prediction thread I will create later.

Dewey