CAA Predictions - Week One

[89Hen]

Piling on the other conferences. I can't recall if I was the one who did these last year, but here they go anyway...

Villanova 31 - Temple 28
Maine 56 - St Cloud State 10
Delaware 44 - West Chester 17
Northwestern 31 - Towson 7
New Hampshire 63 - St Francis 7
Fordham 24 - Rhode Island 17
Boston College 42 - Northeastern 10
Duke 31 - Richmond 28
Virginia 24 - William and Mary 17
Hofstra 35 - Stony Brook 13
Kansas State 42 - UMass 17

[NHwildEcat]

No lie...that was the exact score for the UNH/St.Francis game that I had thought of...crazy!

[89Hen]

No lie...that was the exact score for the UNH/St.Francis game that I had thought of...crazy!
I've had a pretty good history here predicting the CAA games. :)

[NHwildEcat]

I've had a pretty good history here predicting the CAA games. :)

Well I hope your are spot on because I am looking forward to seeing a big blowout to start the year...two games after that one we play Dartmouth...that should also be a blowout!!

Unless we get a freak snowstorm :)

[Pitz]

Villanova 34 - Temple 24
Maine 45 - St Cloud State 7
Delaware 56 - West Chester 6
Northwestern 42 - Towson 3
New Hampshire 55 - St Francis 10
Rhode Island 27 - Fordham 21
Boston College 59 - Northeastern 13
Duke 38 - Richmond 24
Virginia 35 - William & Mary 21
Hofstra 41 - Stony Brook 21
Kansas State 49 - UMASS 28

[Uncle Buck]

Temple 28 - Villanova 27
Maine 34 - St Cloud State 10
Delaware 42 - West Chester 14
Northwestern 38 - Towson 10
New Hampshire "Too Many" - St Francis 6
Fordham 21 - Rhode Island 20
Boston College 45 - Northeastern 14
Richmond 24 - Duke 20
Virginia 27 - William and Mary 17
Hofstra 31 - Stony Brook 21
Kansas State 48 - UMass 14

[aust42]

Villanova 28 - Temple 24
Maine 38 - St Cloud State 3
Delaware 49 - West Chester 10
Northwestern 27 - Towson 3
New Hampshire 45 - St Francis 7
Rhode Island 31 - Fordham 21
Boston College 59 - Northeastern 7
Richmond 28 - Duke 10
Virginia 41 - William & Mary 21
Hofstra 34 - Stony Brook 17
Kansas State 42 - UMASS 17

[EmeryZach]

Temple 35 - Nova 14
Maine 43 - St Cloud 7
Delaware 32 - West Chester 13
Northwestern 52 - Towson 9
New Hampshire 72 - St. Francis 0
Fordham 28 - URIne 21
Chestnut Hill College for Notre Dame Rejects 41 - Northeastern 14
Richmond 17 - Duke 14
Virginia 38 - W&M 14
Hofstra 41 - Stony Brook 28
Kansas State 42 - The University of Massachusetts at Amherst 13

[GannonFan]

The way I see it:

villanova 28 Temple 24: Temple will keep this close as nova doesn't have the passing game to really separate themselves from the Owls, but Temple's green QB will find the going too tough for Temple to prevail.

St. Cloud State 3 Maine 56 : Who knew that there's a cloud out there somewhere that's acheived sainthood? Won't help here, as Maine would find an intrasquad scrimmage more demanding.

West Chester 14 Delaware 48 : Comment holds the same here regarding intrasquad scrimmage. Although this rivalry was competitive 15-25 years ago, it's no longer that. T-minus 2 or 3 years before this series is over forever.

Towson 7 Northwestern 42 : The long, tough trek that is 2009 begins for Towson. The first of what will be many, many losses.

St. Francis 7 New Hampshire 56: No need to comment.

Fordham 21 Rhode Island 20: A close game between teams with the same mascot, and I see the weak sister of the CAA North losing here.

Northeastern 14 Boston College 31: Actually a closer game here than could be expected - just not impressed with Boston College right now.

Richmond 14 Duke 28: Without the RB and the bookend DE's, I see Duke being able to keep Richmond's offense in check en route to a relatively easy win.

William and Mary 17 Virginia 28: I think the Tribe could put up a decent fight here, with the Cavs pulling away late.

Stony Brook 14 Hofstra 35: Battle of the Island goes to the Pride in this one - just more talented.

UMass 7 Kansas St 56: I just don't see a good year for the Minutemen, and they get blitzed out of the Little Apple in this game, the first of the post-Coen era.

[EmeryZach]

Good write up Gannon

[93henfan]

Villanova 27 - Temple 24 (OT)
Maine 49 - St Cloud State 6
Delaware 52 - West Chester 10
Northwestern 44 - Towson 10
New Hampshire 59 - St Francis 13
Fordham 17 - Rhode Island 13
Boston College 62 - Northeastern 16
Richmond 28 - Duke 24
Virginia 31 - William and Mary 21
Hofstra 31 - Stony Brook 10
Kansas State 34 - UMass 20

[jmufan999]

have you guys really won 6 national titles??? i didn't know it was anywhere near that many.

[93henfan]

have you guys really won 6 national titles??? i didn't know it was anywhere near that many.

Yes. Six at this general level of competition, though it was called a variety of things at the time: FCS, I-AA, D-II, small college, etc.

http://www.bluehens.com/sportsinfo/football/records.html

[HensRock]

...also 4 runner-up finishes.

[Maroon&White]

Yes. Six at this general level of competition, though it was called a variety of things at the time: FCS, I-AA, D-II, small college, etc.

http://www.bluehens.com/sportsinfo/football/records.html

How many of those are just first place finishes in polls with no championship game?

[GannonFan]

How many of those are just first place finishes in polls with no championship game?

4 of the national titles came back when there wasn't a playoff system. Playoffs didn't come into existence until I think 1974 (or thereabouts). Hens have won 2 titles in playoff systems since then (and the 4 runner-up appearances as well).

[BDKJMU]

Piling on the other conferences. I can't recall if I was the one who did these last year, but here they go anyway...

Villanova 31 - Temple 28
Maine 56 - St Cloud State 10
Delaware 44 - West Chester 17
Northwestern 31 - Towson 7
New Hampshire 63 - St Francis 7
Fordham 24 - Rhode Island 17
Boston College 42 - Northeastern 10
Duke 31 - Richmond 28
Virginia 24 - William and Mary 17
Hofstra 35 - Stony Brook 13
Kansas State 42 - UMass 17

Aren't you suppose to wait till the week before to do that week's picks xconfusedx Still a week and a half out. I'm not going to do anything as ridiculous as trying to predict scores, but I agree with all your winners except Temple will beat Nova.

[ebirToG]

Be careful Delaware... as a West Chester resident - WC has a very good team this year. I dont predict an upset - but I would not be surprised by a closer than expected game.

[YoUDeeMan]

Be careful Delaware... as a West Chester resident - WC has a very good team this year. I dont predict an upset - but I would not be surprised by a closer than expected game.

Rumor has it that WC has a good line and some talent at the skill positions, but not enough to pose a threat to the Hens D. 17 points maybe...and that includes points against the subs.

On D, you are supposed to be better than DSU, especially on the line, but that isn't exactly a compliment. The Hens rang up 48 on WCU last year without a serviceable QB. Devlin will carve up the Rams even if we go vanilla (and I hope we do so UR won't have any film on us).

Sure, it might not be a 50 point win, but WC should not pose a problem for the Hens.

[89Hen]

Aren't you suppose to wait till the week before to do that week's picks xconfusedx Still a week and a half out. I'm not going to do anything as ridiculous as trying to predict scores...
Chicken. :p And hey, I'm anxious to get this season started. :)

[GannonFan]

Be careful Delaware... as a West Chester resident - WC has a very good team this year. I dont predict an upset - but I would not be surprised by a closer than expected game.


Rumor has it that WC has a good line and some talent at the skill positions, but not enough to pose a threat to the Hens D. 17 points maybe...and that includes points against the subs.

On D, you are supposed to be better than DSU, especially on the line, but that isn't exactly a compliment. The Hens rang up 48 on WCU last year without a serviceable QB. Devlin will carve up the Rams even if we go vanilla (and I hope we do so UR won't have any film on us).

Sure, it might not be a 50 point win, but WC should not pose a problem for the Hens.

Agree with Cluck here. I've watched West Chester football (both parents are alums as well as my sister) for decades now. While West Chester is a fine team this year and will likely win a few playoff games, the series is no longer competitive and the gap between UD and West Chester has never been greater. I agree that West Chester would be a healthy favorite against Delaware St, but this game's not really going to be closer than 30 points.

[89Hen]

I agree that West Chester would be a healthy favorite against Delaware St
And yet it's funny how many people chatized UD for playing WCUPA instead of DSU from a competitive standpoint. :p

[JMU Newbill]

We all left out one very important week one prediction....

I predict that JMU will remain undefeated after week one is complete!



No seriously though... not that polls matter, but its likely that we could move up if any of the FCS teams above us get destroyed in a week one FBS game. Not saying it matters, not saying it is warranted.... just saying its possible.

[Jackman]

I'll be happy if our offense breaks into double-digits against Kansas State and we hold them below 50. Got a bad feeling about about our new coach and the vibe around the team, but a blowout at KSU isn't going to prove anything.

[89Hen]

We all left out one very important week one prediction....

I predict that JMU will remain undefeated after week one is complete!
You mean winless. :p

[JMU Newbill]

You mean winless. :p


Haha winless... yes. But undefeated in 2009... also true!

[Bull Fan]

I'll be happy if our offense breaks into double-digits against Kansas State and we hold them below 50. Got a bad feeling about about our new coach and the vibe around the team, but a blowout at KSU isn't going to prove anything.


Wow, what gives?

[EmeryZach]

Wow, what gives?

A lot of UMass fans don't like Coach Morris. I don't really understand itxeyebrowx. I am ready to give him a chance and see what he can do.

If we miss the playoffs the next 3 years then I will start changing my mind.

[Pitz]

Villanova 27 - Temple 24 (OT)

Impressive.

(Shh, I'll pretend it's not there.)

[89Hen]

Villanova 27 - Temple 24 (OT)
Impressive.

(Shh, I'll pretend it's not there.)
Congrats 93, but there were a couple pretty good predictions on that game...


Villanova 31 - Temple 28


Villanova 28 - Temple 24


villanova 28 Temple 24

xthumbsupx

BTW, maybe 93 meant the game below that was going OT. xsmiley_wix

[93henfan]

Congrats 93, but there were a couple pretty good predictions on that game...







xthumbsupx

BTW, maybe 93 meant the game below that was going OT. xsmiley_wix

I was saying Nova would win 27-24 OVER TEMPLE. Jeez. You people are clueless. xnonono2x :p

Of course, Maine made us all look like candidates for the short bus, but that's a push.

[19Duke97]

Late for NOVA and Maine game, but here's what I got:

Delaware 35 - West Chester 7
Northwestern 42 - Towson 0
New Hampshire 56 - St Francis 3
Fordham 20 - Rhode Island 21
Boston College 42 - Northeastern 10
Duke 35 - Richmond 21
Virginia 21 - William and Mary 10
Hofstra 31 - Stony Brook 21
Kansas State 28 - UMass 20

[caribbeanhen]

Be careful Delaware... as a West Chester resident - WC has a very good team this year. I dont predict an upset - but I would not be surprised by a closer than expected game.


looks like they took your warning very seriously

[Spider]

SPIDAHS OVER DOOK.......

[89Hen]

Time to fess up...

Villanova 31 - Temple 28 (27-24) xthumbsupx
Maine 56 - St Cloud State 10 (34-27) xcoolx
Delaware 44 - West Chester 17 (35-0) :)
Northwestern 31 - Towson 7 (47-14) :)
New Hampshire 63 - St Francis 7 (24-14) xcoolx
Fordham 24 - Rhode Island 17 (28-41) xoopsx
Boston College 42 - Northeastern 10 (54-0) xthumbsupx
Duke 31 - Richmond 28 (16-24) xoopsx
Virginia 24 - William and Mary 17 (14-26) xoopsx
Hofstra 35 - Stony Brook 13 (17-10) xcoolx
Kansas State 42 - UMass 17 (21-17) xcoolx

One of my worst weeks I can recall. The two I-A wins and the North befuddling me with URI and UMass overachieving and Maine, UNH and Hofstra underachieving. xcoolx

[ebirToG]

looks like they took your warning very seriously

Glad I could help... Great win over Delaware. Looks like it was a hard fought battle xlolx

As a former Tribe player I am flying high this week.

[BDKJMU]

Time to fess up...

Villanova 31 - Temple 28 (27-24) xthumbsupx
Maine 56 - St Cloud State 10 (34-27) xcoolx
Delaware 44 - West Chester 17 (35-0) :)
Northwestern 31 - Towson 7 (47-14) :)
New Hampshire 63 - St Francis 7 (24-14) xcoolx
Fordham 24 - Rhode Island 17 (28-41) xoopsx
Boston College 42 - Northeastern 10 (54-0) xthumbsupx
Duke 31 - Richmond 28 (16-24) xoopsx
Virginia 24 - William and Mary 17 (14-26) xoopsx
Hofstra 35 - Stony Brook 13 (17-10) xcoolx
Kansas State 42 - UMass 17 (21-17) xcoolx

One of my worst weeks I can recall. The two I-A wins and the North befuddling me with URI and UMass overachieving and Maine, UNH and Hofstra underachieving. xcoolx

xthumbsupx for BC-Northeastern? You were 22 points off xeyebrowx So what is the criteria for you to give yourself a thumbs up. Pick the winner within about 3 TDs of the actual point differential?