Playoff Cherry

[89Hen]

There are some teams that could be contenders this year that have never made the playoff field. Who do you think is most likely to make their first ever playoff appearance this year?

[TheBisonator]

I wish I could say NDSU, but I have a strange bad feeling about this season after seeing what Indiana State did last night. Maybe it just gave me a bad taste in my mouth about football in general. I can't say that I feel more confident about the Bison today compared to last night. Maybe I need to go watch some more practices or something.

So I'll just say that I think UC Davis has a good chance to break out and get a playoff berth.

[OL FU]

Can I pick twoxconfusedx

[danefan]

I think Holy Cross has the best chance.

EDIT: Now I want to withdraw my vote since HC made the playoffs in 1983 (loss in the QF to Western Carolina).

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

I'm gonna go with HC for the autobid.
North Dakota State loses Roehl and their top receivers and will have a new QB.
South Dakota State's schedule is just too tough (again).
Elon can play with the best in the SoCon but has no consistency.
Liberty will have an uphill battle to get in with the Big South being better this year.
Probably no Great West team will do well enough to get an AL bid and the NEC and PFL have zero chance for an AL.

[darell1976]

Its either going to be Cal Poly or UC Davis out of the GWFC so i am going with UC Davis.

[93henfan]

Has Towson been in the playoffs before, because that would have been my choice?

[89Hen]

I think Holy Cross has the best chance.

EDIT: Now I want to withdraw my vote since HC made the playoffs in 1983 (loss in the QF to Western Carolina).
Did they really? xoopsx xoopsx xoopsx Ahhh, that was so long ago they're like born-again virgins. xsmiley_wix

[89Hen]

Can I pick twoxconfusedx
I almost allowed multiple choices, but those polls always end up with weird results IMO.

[ASUG8]

I'll say Liberty - Eloan has a shot if they don't implode at the end of the season.

[OL FU]

I almost allowed multiple choices, but those polls always end up with weird results IMO.

That's true. I would like to pick Elon and Liberty. I think Elon has a really good shot at it but and unexpected loss or to in the SoCon could do them in. I think Liberty should go undefeated in the BSouth but hell if you can stumble in Clinton, you can stumble anywhere.

still pondering.

[DX Man]

North Dakota Statexthumbsupx

[89Hen]

That's true. I would like to pick Elon and Liberty. I think Elon has a really good shot at it
That was my vote. I would have voted for Holy Cross but the idiot that did this poll forgot they actually did make the playoffs prior to the PL barring participation. xnonono2x

[PhoenixSupreme]

Have to vote for my alma mater, cuz you know....it's my alma mater

[Skjellyfetti]

I went with Elon. I think the Socon could get 3 in this year.

[GSUhooligan]

Does anybody else play 3 teams on this list?

Geez, we have a rough schedule.

[OL FU]

That was my vote. I would have voted for Holy Cross but the idiot that did this poll forgot they actually did make the playoffs prior to the PL barring participation. xnonono2x

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[JayJ79]

Has Towson been in the playoffs before, because that would have been my choice?

No, they have not.

[JALMOND]

I chose Liberty just because they were so close last year. I think if they are just as close as last year, the committee will take them. Maybe a sympathy vote, but they should have been in last year.

[UNIFanSince1983]

I picked SDSU for a homer type vote. Wanted to go with someone in the conference, and I think they have a better shot than NDSU.

They have a tough schedule and really need to replace a big part of their offense (Berry now gone at QB). They do, however, get to play UNI, SIU, and NDSU at home. If they win 2 of those 3 and then don't stumble against some of the weaker competition in the MVFC they have a very good shot.

[th0m]

Has Towson been in the playoffs before, because that would have been my choice?

Do you honestly think Towson will end up even in the top half of the CAA South?

[93henfan]

Do you honestly think Towson will end up even in the top half of the CAA South?

Honestly? No. xlolx

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[th0m]

Good then we're on the same page ;) Sarcasm is sometimes hard to read over the internet ;)

[ASU_MBA]

I picked Elon.....I think the SoCon puts in 3 this year

[aceinthehole]

Why is there no love for CCSU. :(

After scoring 22 unanswered points and racking up 457 yards in offense against Columbia, CCSU is 2-1 (all on the road) heading into NEC play.

Albany has one nice win, but if CCSU can run the table and finish 10-1, with wins over Lehigh, Columbia, Albany, and Monmouth, is that enough?

With all due respect to my UA fans/supporters here. They were blown out at UMass. They have a good game at GSU and a nice win over Maine. But CCSU is in the same/better position heading into NEC play. I think we have as much of a shot at an at-large as the Danes if we can run the table in conference play! Our only loss is a 19-point loss to a Top-5 team on the road.

And who has Dayton beat???? Dayton's non-conf wins are vs NEC teams, which CCSU will have in their conference resume! Including the Flyers was just silly.

[Dane96]

I think at 10-1....CCSU has to be in the discussion. I mean it would be pretty ridiculous if they weren't.

If UA finishes 9-2....it isnt enough because the close loss at GSU kills them. I think the blowout to UMASS (as disgusting as it was...and i still have dry heaves from that one)...isnt going to look as bad as it should.

Depending on today's outcome for UMASS...I personally believe that that team is not only a playoff team...but a championship contender. It really comes down to Haven's...because that Defense is phenomenal.

[aceinthehole]

I think at 10-1....CCSU has to be in the discussion. I mean it would be pretty ridiculous if they weren't.

If UA finishes 9-2....it isnt enough because the close loss at GSU kills them. I think the blowout to UMASS (as disgusting as it was...and i still have dry heaves from that one)...isnt going to look as bad as it should.

Depending on today's outcome for UMASS...I personally believe that that team is not only a playoff team...but a championship contender. It really comes down to Haven's...because that Defense is phenomenal.

I fully agree. A win at GSU and the 2-1 non-conference record against AQ conferences would have been very impressive for Albany. The bad loss at UMass wouldn't weigh as heavily. Depending on this week's outcome, I also think UMass could be a NC contender. But at this point UA really can't be considered as an at-large contender.

On the flip side (homer and all), I think CCSU should be getting some more consideration for polls, and should be on the radar for playoff consideration. I don't think the wins at Lehigh and Columbia are great because of the strength of the opponents (I think both teams were overhyped). But watching the games and looking at the stats CCSU was very controlling in both wins. The numbers back up the fact they were "good" wins. And like UMass, if W&M can beat UD, I think you have to look harder at our road loss. The Tribe is also a NC contender and we played well in the loss to #5 team at Zable.

I will be very disappointed (but not suprised) if CCSU is not knocking on the door of the top-25 this week. The good thing for UA/CCSU is the game will be considered a "good win" for the victors.

[DetroitFlyer]

Any team at 10-1 will be in the mix. Even Dayton, if we get there.... For the Flyers, losing to a Division II team pretty much eliminates the outside shot, but you never know as there is still a bunch of football to be played. Heck, the NEC is getting better. CCSU could be knocked off by an SFUP or Robert Morris or Bryant or Duquesne if any of them have a good day.... I will hold to what I have been saying for years, no NEC team is going to the playoffs until next year with the autobid. A 10-1 CCSU team would be heading to the PFL champions site for the last GIC. Same for a 9-2 Albany team....

[RabidRabbit]

If Jacks pull out the win in SLO next week, they're pretty well set to make the play-offs. xthumbsupx

[Big Al]

If Jacks pull out the win in SLO next week, they're pretty well set to make the play-offs. xthumbsupx

Honestly, I only see the Jackrabbits losing one game in conference play and I bet that one will be a barn burner.
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[89Hen]

Two (and a half) made it! Congrats to all the people who chose Elon and South Dakota State and my apologies once again for putting Holy Cross on there and duping all you people into picking them. I'll give you credit for being correct too. xhurrayx

[89Hen]

And shame on you: 4th and What?, apppackdad, Bison_Kent, blukeys, caribbeanhen, DX Man, JaxSinfonian, JohnStOnge, Pitz, TheBisonator, TTUEagles, UD77, UMStudent and WCU LawCat who were eliminated back in September. :p

[Tod]

And shame on you: 4th and What?, apppackdad, Bison_Kent, blukeys, caribbeanhen, DX Man, JaxSinfonian, JohnStOnge, Pitz, TheBisonator, TTUEagles, UD77, UMStudent and WCU LawCat who were eliminated back in September. :p

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