CAA Pick'em 4/3/21

[melloware13]

CAA North Standings:
1. Delaware (3-0)
T2. Maine (2-1)
T2. Rhode Island (2-1)
4. Villanova (1-1)
5. Stony Brook (1-3)
6. New Hampshire (0-1)

CAA South Standings:
1. Richmond (3-0)
2. James Madison (4-0, 2-0 CAA South)
3. William & Mary (1-2)
4. Elon (1-5, 0-4 CAA South)

Villanova @ Maine - 12 PM
James Madison @ Richmond - 12 PM
New Hampshire @ Rhode Island - 1 PM

[GoBlueHens83]

Villanova @ Maine
James Madison @ Richmond
Albany @ Delaware
New Hampshire @ Rhode Island
William & Mary @ Elon

[mainejeff]

Maine 38 Villanova 20
JMU 31 Richmond 24
Delaware 40 Albany 6
URI 28 UNH 21
Elon 24 William & Mary 21

[bonarae]

Maine
JMU
Delaware
URI
Elon

[knit35]

Maine
JMU
Delaware
UNH
W&M

[OhioHen]

Black Bears
Spiders
Blue Hens
Wildcats
Tribe

[caribbeanhen]

Why is Maine going to beat Villanova? The long bus ride?

[kdinva]

Villanova 28 @ Maine 24
James Madison 31 @ Richmond 20
Albany 12 @ Delaware 38
New Hampshire 17 @ Rhode Island 24
William & Mary 24 @ Elon 27

[KPSUL]

Maine
JMU
Delaware
New Hampshire
Elon

[KPSUL]

Why is Maine going to beat Villanova? The long bus ride?

That, and the fact that Andy Talley retired.

Why is Villanova going to beat Maine?

[melloware13]

My Picks:
Villanova @ Maine
James Madison @ Richmond
Albany @ Delaware
New Hampshire @ Rhode Island
William & Mary @ Elon

Massey Predictions:
Villanova 29 @ Maine 31
James Madison 28 @ Richmond 21
Albany 17 @ Delaware 28
New Hampshire 24 @ Rhode Island 26
William & Mary 26 @ Elon 21

[melloware13]

Of note, Richmond could clinch the CAA South with a win (pending JMU rescheduling one of it's COVID games)

[Daytripper]

Villanova @Maine
James Madison @ Richmond
Albany @ Delaware
New Hampshire @ Rhode Island
William & Mary @ Elon

[KPSUL]

Of note, Richmond could clinch the CAA South with a win (pending JMU rescheduling one of it's COVID games)

All the teams in the CAA South have an open date on April 17th. If Richmond and JMU ended up tied, I'd think a make up game, which would be at JMU, would be a played.

[paward]

Maine
Spiders
Delaware
NH
W&M

[caribbeanhen]

That, and the fact that Andy Talley retired.

Why is Villanova going to beat Maine?

Because of their quarterback

[mainejeff]

Because of their quarterback

Are you talking about Daniel Smith?

What's with the UD fan butt hurt about some people picking Maine to win at home? Villanova is 1-1....Maine is 2-1. Maine's offense has been clicking in their last 2 games....what's the shocking reality that only a few UD fans seem to know?xrolleyesx

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

Are you talking about Daniel Smith?

What's with the UD fan butt hurt about some people picking Maine to win at home? Villanova is 1-1....Maine is 2-1. Maine's offense has been clicking in their last 2 games....what's the shocking reality that only a few UD fans seem to know?xrolleyesx

I am sure it comes from watching us get totally outplayed by the Blue Hens in week one. It was the worse performance that I can remember from a UMaine team. To be honest I am amazed at the turnaround Maine has made since that first game. I would think this game is a coin flip but time will tell. We have done fairly well pressuring the QB and our 2ndary has been a nice surprise as well.

[mainejeff]

I am sure it comes from watching us get totally outplayed by the Blue Hens in week one. It was the worse performance that I can remember from a UMaine team. To be honest I am amazed at the turnaround Maine has made since that first game. I would think this game is a coin flip but time will tell. We have done fairly well pressuring the QB and our 2ndary has been a nice surprise as well.

I guess that they want us to look at Daniel Smith....the transfer from powerhouse Campbell. How about an apples to apples.....

Daniel Smith at Stony Brook (16-13 W) - 16-31, 242, 1 TD
Joe Fagnano at Stony Brook (35-19 W) - 19-29, 250, 4 TD

Fagnano named CAA Player of the Week last 2 weeks with 8 TD tosses.

But hey.....Nova! Personally, it seems like a continuation of some bizarre Nova fetish that some UD fans seem to have on an annual basis.....

[caribbeanhen]

Lol, just an opinion

Daniel Smith is a pretty crafty quarterback, that’s why I gave Villanova the edge in this game

Do you guys think I’m going to shed a tear if you beat Nova.... ha ha Ha

[Sitting Bull]

Week 4/3 picks!!

Maine 6, Villanova 0
Nova out gains Maine by 300 yards but Bears get 8 interceptions in end zone as Nova QB mistakenly thinks that each ball he “shoots” through the goalposts is worth 3 points.

JMU 35, Ticks 0
Dukes roll in the eerie silence of Robins “Stadium”

Henx 49, UAlbany 0
The Harrassment Bowl.. Hens roll as Biden gives Cuomo vaccination shot in the butt at Halftime ceremony.

URI 17, UNH 7
Who knows.

Tribe 21, Elon 13
No one is happier that Elon joined the CAA than W&M

[SonuvaHenx2]

Maine
Richmond
Delaware
Rhode Island
William & Mary

[Tribe4SF]

W&M @ Elon has been postponed. Covid issues at Elon.

[ncspiderfan]

W&M @ Elon has been postponed. Covid issues at Elon.

Hope Spider test go well tomorrow, would be five days since game and likely would not have shown up in Spiders Monday testing.

[KPSUL]

In the interest of full disclosure, Albany Head Coach G.G. said that QB Jeff Undercuffler is likely to start @ Delaware this Saturday, Coach Fleming said he will play both Robinson and Hill, Kurt Cignetti was deliberately vague about Cole Johnson vs Gage Maloney (and just about everything else). Mike London said just about everyone was injured. Sean McDonnell said virtually everyone was available, but implied we don't have a chance vs Rhode Island considering how total disruptive the 3 week layoff has been. That's about all I gleaned from listening to the CAA Coach's media calls.

Oh yeah, all the coaches pointed out how incredibly good and well coached their upcoming opponents were and what a monumental challenge they will be facing.

[caribbeanhen]

In the interest of full disclosure, Albany Head Coach G.G. said that QB Jeff Undercuffler is likely to start @ Delaware this Saturday, Coach Fleming said he will play both Robinson and Hill, Kurt Cignetti was deliberately vague about Cole Johnson vs Gage Maloney (and just about everything else). Mike London said just about everyone was injured. Sean McDonnell said virtually everyone was available, but implied we don't have a chance vs Rhode Island considering how total disruptive the 3 week layoff has been. That's about all I gleaned from listening to the CAA Coach's media calls.

Oh yeah, all the coaches pointed out how incredibly good and well coached their upcoming opponents were and what a monumental challenge they will be facing.

Robinson presented Delaware more problems than Hill did last week, He can scoot

[caribbeanhen]

Villanova

JMU

Delaware

UNH

[jmu8]

Villanova@ Maine
James Madison @ Richmond
Albany @ Delaware
New Hampshire @ Rhode Island
William & Mary @ Elon

[KPSUL]

Robinson presented Delaware more problems than Hill did last week, He can scoot

Robinson's height, strength and running ability reminded me of younger Cam Newton. Sometimes taller guys don't look like they are running real fast when in fact they are. But he didn't throw the ball very well the few times he was asked to. If URI had to play only one QB I would choose Robinson - UNH has been very good a stopping a run heavy offense in recent years. Hill generally throws accurately and can be effective running the ball as well. I don't think Hill has been physically ok since their 1st game. He looks to have an ankle sprain or some other lower leg problem. His overall mobility has not been where it was at Villanova.

[Gangtackle11]

Villanova 42 Maine 41 - Daniel Smith reads this thread & wills the Cats to victory.

JMU 27 Richmond 20 - Dukies flex their muscle and take state of Virginia CAA crown again.

Delaware 34 Albany 20 - I had Delaware ranked 8th in my poll. I’m a spring believer...fall meh

Rhode Island 21 UNH 20 - Rhody hits Hail Mary as the clock expires to shock the Northern Cats!

[ST_Lawson]

Albany is out for the season now:

https://twitter.com/UAlbanySports/status/1377339203537657857

[dunbar]

Opting out is something you do before the season. What Albany did is cancel the season. God forbid we use the word "quit".

[mainejeff]

Elon is next.

[GoBlueHens83]

Great.

Just hoping now that Delaware St & Villanova stay healthy and COVID free for the next few weeks.

[KPSUL]

Does that mean the UNH season record is now 0-0 ? Couldn't we just opt out of that first game now?

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/Madia_DNRSports/status/1377652448265969670

Dang

[maine612]

https://twitter.com/Madia_DNRSports/status/1377652448265969670

Dang

1. Much respect for the Hip lyrics. I miss Gord.
2. Could be a very interesting situation as it pertains to CAA playoff teams.

612

[mainejeff]

I guess that players just can’t stay away from other people....even when their seasons are on the line.

[kdinva]

I guess that players just can’t stay away from other people....even when their seasons are on the line.

yep.

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

Maine

Delaware

URI

[melloware13]

So for some reason I can't edit the top post today, but we are down to just the two games:
Nova @ Maine
UNH @ URI

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/SamHerderFCS/status/1378105607778140170

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

This is nuts, what games can be played for next week???

[caribbeanhen]

any games left for today?

[ncspiderfan]

any games left for today?
Nova and Maine (I think but can not remember with everything that has gone on, it is still on the CAA website for noon)

[mainejeff]

This is nuts, what games can be played for next week???

Maine @ URI.....if they remain COVID-free.

[caribbeanhen]

Nova and Maine (I think but can not remember with everything that has gone on, it is still on the CAA website for noon)

thanks, it will probably be a game time decision on the game

[NY Crusader 2010]

Maine
JMU
Albany
Rhode Island
W&M

[ncspiderfan]

thanks, it will probably be a game time decision on the game
Found the Maine radio, they just tossed the coin.

[caribbeanhen]

Found the Maine radio, they just tossed the coin.

it’s on Flo. Nova 7 Maine 0

The cameraman is missing half the plays

[mainejeff]

it’s on Flo. Nova 7 Maine 0

The cameraman is missing half the plays

The cameramen are effing terrible.....see what we have to put up with on an annual basis?

[melloware13]

Only one game made it to kickoff:
Villanova 44, Maine 17

CAA North Standings:
1. Delaware (3-0)
T2. Rhode Island (2-1)
T2. Villanova (2-1)
4. Maine (2-2)
5. Stony Brook (1-3)
6. New Hampshire (0-1)

CAA South Stadnings:
1. Richmond (3-0)
2. James Madison (4-0, 2-0 CAA South)
3. William & Mary (1-2)
4. Elon (1-5, 0-4 CAA South)

Weekly Pick'em Score:


T1
caribbeanhen
2


T1
Gangtackle11
2


T1
jmu8
2


T1
kdinva
2


T1
melloware13
2


T6
bonarae
0


T6
CenMEBlackBearFan
0


T6
Daytripper
0


T6
GoBlueHens83
0


T6
knit35
0


T6
KPSUL
0


T6
mainejeff
0


T6
NY Crusader 2010
0


T6
OhioHen
0


T6
paward
0


T6
Sitting Bull
0


T6
SonuvaHenx2
0



Majority Picks
0



Massey Predictions
0




Season Standings:


1
melloware13
27



Majority Picks
25


T2
bonarae
23


T2
caribbeanhen
23


T2
KPSUL
23


T5
CenMEBlackBearFan
21


T5
knit35
21



Massey Predictions
21


T7
GoBlueHens83
20


T7
mainejeff
20


T9
Gangtackle11
18


T9
paward
18


T11
dunbar
16


T11
jmu8
16


T11
kdinva
16


T11
NY Crusader 2010
16


15
OhioHen
13


T16
Daytripper
12


T16
reeder
12


T16
Sitting Bull
12


19
SBUFAN33
10


20
The Cats
8


T21
jmu007
6


T21
SUPharmacist
6


23
Anthony215
4


24
wmmii
1


25
SonuvaHenx2
0

[KPSUL]

Maine @ URI.....if they remain COVID-free.

URI also had some Covid Positives this week, but apparently not so many quarantines that they couldn't play. This according to the highly unofficial grape vine.

[caribbeanhen]

I guess that they want us to look at Daniel Smith....the transfer from powerhouse Campbell. How about an apples to apples.....

Daniel Smith at Stony Brook (16-13 W) - 16-31, 242, 1 TD
Joe Fagnano at Stony Brook (35-19 W) - 19-29, 250, 4 TD

Fagnano named CAA Player of the Week last 2 weeks with 8 TD tosses.

But hey.....Nova! Personally, it seems like a continuation of some bizarre Nova fetish that some UD fans seem to have on an annual basis.....

Toss the Stats and watch some games Jeff

[mainejeff]

Toss the Stats and watch some games Jeff

Villanova had played 2 games and hadn't played in 3 weeks.....and I'm not watching them instead of Maine if they are playing at the same time.

Nova will beat UD....again.

[caribbeanhen]

Villanova had played 2 games and hadn't played in 3 weeks.....and I'm not watching them instead of Maine if they are playing at the same time.

Nova will beat UD....again.

you could also broaden your horizons and watch some of your games

Daniel Smith played for Nova in 2019