Possible scenario????

[appstate38]

To all you Wofford and ASU fans:

Consider this, Is it possible that if the rankings were to remain the same for the rest of the season and the Apps continued to be ranked ahead of the Terriers. Could we see a situation were even though Wofford was the Conference champ that they would have to travel to Boone if both progress far enough in the playoffs. That would be a serious problem I would think. Just a thought even though those kinds of things have a way of working themselves out in the end.

P.S. Especially if the Apps are a top 4 seed.

Yes I know we are a long way from that possiblity but it makes for good discussion.

[th0m]

Rankings aren't the sole factor that goes into issuing seeds.

[GoldandBlack]

Is it possible that if the rankings were to remain the same for the rest of the season and the Apps continued to be ranked ahead of the Terriers.

Could we see a situation were even though Wofford was the Conference champ that they would have to travel to Boone if both progress far enough in the playoffs.

To answer your question- sure, it's possible.

It's fairly obvious that the polls are based almost as much on past history as they are on current performance and scheduling, so it wouldn't surprise me at all to see what you're describing occur.

Of course, it's a long road from now to then, and I don't take any wins for granted between now and then- I have too much respect for the other teams in the SoCon for that.

Bottom line is, if we play well enough to get in the playoffs, we'll be glad to meet anyone, anywhere.xnodx

[OL FU]

If the rankings remain as they are ASU would not be a top 4 seed. Edit I may be thinking of the wrong poll

I do believe if neither Wofford or ASU are seeded there is a good possibility that Wofford would travel to Boone.

[89Hen]

Rankings aren't the sole factor that goes into issuing seeds.


To answer your question- sure, it's possible.
Correct and correct. IF WC wins the SoCon outright, they WILL get a seed and AppSt most likely will not, unless the Gateway and CAA beat each other up so badly that nobody from either of them gets one. In that case, both could get a seed with WC getting the higher.

[AZGrizFan]

Correct and correct. IF WC wins the SoCon outright, they WILL get a seed and AppSt most likely will not, unless the Gateway and CAA beat each other up so badly that nobody from either of them don't get one. In that case, both could get a seed with WC getting the higher.

That there's some good English. xlolx ;)

[WVAPPmountaineer]

One thing to keep in mind is ATTENDANCE - we all know they want the nationally televised games to be well attended - if everybody runs the table that has that possibility then Montana and APP State will be the top 2 seeds unless N. Iowa or So. ILL go undefeated - not saying it is fair just saying that's my guess

[Millwoch]

Long way to go before we worry about that. The polls will take care of themselves. Has the SOCON winner every gone on the road in the first round. I know The Citadel played at home in 92.

[89Hen]

That there's some good English. xlolx ;)
What's you problem? xmadx :p

[MarkCCU]

Rankings aren't the sole factor that goes into issuing seeds.

Right! You have to taken into account how many others have recieved seeds from Citdog.


Wait..we're talking about different seeds right?

Sorry folks...

[GannonFan]

If Wofford and Appy St win out, Wofford's getting a seed before Appy St does. With that said, there would need to be plenty of 11-0 teams from good conferences to deny a 10-1 Appy St team a seed. But Woffy gets it first and gets a better one that Appy St if they win out - head to head matters. xthumbsupx

[WVAPPmountaineer]

I agree it is way too early and there are many games to be played but look back at the '05 playoffs when ASU was a top 2 seed with an 8-3 record including a loss at Furman which finished 9-2 but didn't get the seed. Granted APP won the SoCon outright - head to head matters, as it should, but ATTENDANCE will swing the vote - You know they want to see 25,000 screaming fans at Montana for one semi and 27,000 at ASU for the other - I also forgot to add McNeese earlier - if they go undefeated they would right there as well.

[WVAPPmountaineer]

Also must add Delaware and/or Hofstra if either goes undefeated - especially Delaware with their great home following

[walliver]

Long way to go before we worry about that. The polls will take care of themselves. Has the SOCON winner every gone on the road in the first round. I know The Citadel played at home in 92.

The "word" in 2003, was that Wofford would not get a home game in the playoffs unless we were one of the four seeded teams. xtwocentsx

[Appdad]

SEMI-FINAL REMATCH!!!!!!!!!!!

[CID1990]

SEMI-FINAL REMATCH!!!!!!!!!!!

You gots more football to play first, Bubba.

[Catbooster]

If I recall correctly, NAU, EWU and MSU have all shared the title with the griz in the last half-dozen years, won the auto-bid by virtue of beating them, and been on the road while the griz hosted. I think it's quite possible a similar thing could happen with Wofford and ASU this year if they both keep winning.

[Grizo406]

Rankings aren't the sole factor that goes into issuing seeds.

NO ONE knows that better than the Griz!xnodx xlolx xlolx

[Saint3333]

I would not be shocked if a 10-1 ASU got a higher seed than a 10-1 Wofford. Especially if AE is back by then.

I don't think it should come into play, but attendance does matter.

Both teams will NOT be 10-1 at season's end, so I really just wasted my time.xbawlingx