2007 TSN Preseason Poll

[Mr. C]

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Two-time defending national champion Appalachian State was a near unanimous choice for the top spot in The Sports Network's preseason FCS Top-25 poll announced on Tuesday.

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=/cfoot2/news/AGN4096706.htm

[Mr. C]

Sports Network's FCS College Football Poll
Team (First-place votes) Record Points Previous Rank
1. Appalachian State Mountaineers (67) 14-1 1,771 1
2. Montana Grizzlies (3) 12-2 1,680 3
3. Massachusetts Minutemen 13-2 1,551 2
4. North Dakota State Bison 10-1 1,548 5
5. Youngstown State Penguins 11-3 1,417 4
6. New Hampshire Wildcats (1) 9-4 1,393 6
7. Illinois State Redbirds 9-4 1,227 8
8. James Madison Dukes 9-3 1,149 9
9. Northern Iowa Panthers 7-4 1,141 17
10. McNeese State Cowboys 7-5 1,059 21
11. Furman Paladins 8-4 1,058 12
12. Southern Illinois Salukis 9-4 935 7
13. Portland State Vikings 7-4 866 19
14. Wofford Terriers 7-4 810 23
15. Cal Poly Mustangs 7-4 719 16
16. Hampton Pirates 10-2 567 11
17. Eastern Illinois Panthers 8-5 546 15
18. Sam Houston State Bearkats 6-5 352 NR
19. Delaware Blue Hens 5-6 340 NR
20. South Dakota State Jackrabbits 7-4 336 22
21. Montana State Bobcats 8-5 332 10
22. Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks 9-3 300 13
23. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 9-3 272 14
24. Yale Bulldogs 8-2 166 25
25. South Carolina State Bulldogs 7-4 133 NR
Others receiving votes: Princeton 130, Towson 111, San Diego 95, Central Arkansas 94, Lafayette 90, Stephen F. Austin 80, Lehigh 77, Georgia Southern 59, Northern Arizona 58, UC Davis 55, Alabama A&M 54, Liberty 45, Delaware State

[ngineer]

Who votes in that poll, anyway??

[Mr. C]

Who votes in that poll, anyway??

Sports Information Directors from each school and media members who cover FCS are eligible to vote and make up the bulk of the voters.

[bandl]

Why is SCSU so low? They were picked to win the MEAC over HU...

[Mr. C]

Why is SCSU so low? They were picked to win the MEAC over HU...

Hampton's success the past few years has made them a team on nearly everyone's radar. That's what happens when you go to the playoffs for a few years. The game between South Carolina State and Hampton (which I plan on attending this season) should be one of the top FCS games of the year. I look forward to my first visit to Hampton.

[bandl]

Hampton's success the past few years has made them a team on nearly everyone's radar. That's what happens when you go to the playoffs for a few years. The game between South Carolina State and Hampton (which I plan on attending this season) should be one of the top FCS games of the year. I look forward to my first visit to Hampton.

In my poll I ranked SCSU a tad bit higher than HU because they beat HU last season and the MEAC coaches/SI Directors picked SCSU to win the MEAC. No doubt though that it will will be a fantastic game. xnodx

I was given tix to that game BTW, but I don't think I'm going...xrotatehx

[gmoney55]

Not a bad poll...looks like the others receiving votes got cut off though.

[Mr. C]

In my poll I ranked SCSU a tad bit higher than HU because they beat HU last season and the MEAC coaches/SI Directors picked SCSU to win the MEAC. No doubt though that it will will be a fantastic game. xnodx

I was given tix to that game BTW, but I don't think I'm going...xrotatehx

Can't argue with your logic. If you end up going to the game after all, let me know.

[WrenFGun]

Who was crazy enough to give UNH a first-place vote?

[Mr. C]

Not a bad poll...looks like the others receiving votes got cut off though.


The complete list of teams receiving votes looks like this:

Others Receiving Votes: Princeton 130, Towson 111, San Diego 95, Central Arkansas 94, Lafayette 90, Stephen F. Austin 80, Lehigh 77, Georgia Southern 59, Northern Arizona 58, UC Davis 55, Alabama A&M 54, Liberty 45, Delaware State 43, Richmond 41, Holy Cross 33, Jackson State 31, Maine 30, Northwestern State 29, Texas State 28, Western Illinois 24, Jacksonville State 21, The Citadel 15, Eastern Washington 15, Eastern Kentucky 14, Florida A&M 11, Harvard 11, Bethune-Cookman 10, Tennessee State 10, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 9, Colgate 8, Central Connecticut State 4, Northeastern 1, Villanova 1, Weber State 1.

[Mr. C]

Who was crazy enough to give UNH a first-place vote?

No, Ricky Santos is NOT a TSN voter.

[bandl]

Who was crazy enough to give UNH a first-place vote?

Dunno...and unfortunately for UNH they face JMU their first game of the season (who JMU absolutely throttled last season). We'll find out very quickly whether or not UNH is a team to reckon with without Ball...xnodx

[Mr. C]

Dunno...and unfortunately for UNH they face JMU their first game of the season (who JMU absolutely throttled last season). We'll find out very quickly whether or not UNH is a team to reckon with without Ball...xnodx

That will definitely be a must-see game for a lot of FCS fans. One of many that will determine how the big picture plays out.

[McNeese75]

Who was crazy enough to give UNH a first-place vote?


OHHHHHHHHHH Travis, You got some splainin to do :D

[Mr. C]

OHHHHHHHHHH Travis, You got some splainin to do :D

Wasn't the esteemed Travis. Or David Ball either. This wasn't a homer vote, believe it, or not.

[JMU2K_DukeDawg]

That will definitely be a must-see game for a lot of FCS fans. One of many that will determine how the big picture plays out.

We JMU Dukes fans intend to give Mr. Santos a very, very warm welcome on his first and only trip to Harrisonburg in his illustrious UNH career. xnodx xsmiley_wix

[89Hen]

Who was crazy enough to give UNH a first-place vote?
Meet Scott Stapin, Director of Media Relations for UNH...

http://epic.unh.edu/unhwildcats/media/football/Tcms170_Stapin.jpg

:p xsmiley_wix :p

[terrierbob]

Who was crazy enough to give UNH a first-place vote?


Spurrier.

[WrenFGun]

Dunno...and unfortunately for UNH they face JMU their first game of the season (who JMU absolutely throttled last season). We'll find out very quickly whether or not UNH is a team to reckon with without Ball...xnodx

Despite JMU's ownership of UNH, it's probably the best time for UNH to play them. Hopefully, they'll still be getting used to a new QB. We have to beat you once, right?

[bandl]

Despite JMU's ownership of UNH, it's probably the best time for UNH to play them. Hopefully, they'll still be getting used to a new QB. We have to beat you once, right?

Certainly. And hopefully JMU's defense can add another 21 points to help out Lander's in his new role. xnodx xconfusedx :o

[Mr. C]

Meet Scott Stapin, Director of Media Relations for UNH...

http://epic.unh.edu/unhwildcats/media/football/Tcms170_Stapin.jpg

:p xsmiley_wix :p

Like I said earlier, the UNH first-place vote wasn't from anyone even close to the state of New Hampshire.

[UNHWildCats]

Despite JMU's ownership of UNH, it's probably the best time for UNH to play them. Hopefully, they'll still be getting used to a new QB. We have to beat you once, right?

Ownership?

Since when does one game signify an ownership?

Its actually been a pretty even series since 1980 with JMU with a slight 6-5 edge. Since 2000 JMU has a 3-2 edge...

[birdsflyhigh]

Rankingswise (is that a word?), it looks like the Gateway is picking up right where it left off last year. Factor in next year's GFC members (NDSU and SDSU), and there would be 6 Gateway members ranked in the top 20.

But even 4 in the top 12 is pretty cool! Really looking forward to a fantastic knockdown fight for the Gateway crown this season. It's going to be great football every Saturday...love it! xthumbsupx

[umassfan]

Like I said earlier, the UNH first-place vote wasn't from anyone even close to the state of New Hampshire.

Does Oregon get a vote for the FCS poll xlolx

[OL FU]

Well I am a little slowxeyebrowx

Four South Carolina teams in the top 25xthumbsupx

[MR. CHICKEN]

Rankingswise (is that a word?), it looks like the Gateway is picking up right where it left off last year. Factor in next year's GFC members (NDSU and SDSU), and there would be 6 Gateway members ranked in the top 20.
But even 4 in the top 12 is pretty cool! Really looking forward to a fantastic knockdown fight for the Gateway crown this season. It's going to be great football every Saturday...love it! xthumbsupx

AN' YA'LL WON'T LAST LONG.....AS YA KNOCK EACH OTHERAH OFF....xnodx..BRAWK!

[R.A.]

I have a good feeling about this season for MEAC Football.

[WrenFGun]

Ownership?

Since when does one game signify an ownership?

Its actually been a pretty even series since 1980 with JMU with a slight 6-5 edge. Since 2000 JMU has a 3-2 edge...

Goodness, what a gaff. I'd confused JMU and W&M. It was in fact W&M who ended the perfect season in '05. That said, the way JMU owned us last year is enough to be scared.