Old Dominion.....Playoffs?????

[SoConisMyAntiDrug]

I am not sure, but can Old Dominion be chosen for the playoffs? I understand it would be an at large bid, but could they? I just looked at the schedule and if they will out they will have 7 D-I wins. Thanks for any insight

[Eight Legger]

I don't know the answer to this question, but seriously now.....ODU would lose to any playoff caliber team by about 40 points.

[SoConisMyAntiDrug]

I completely agree, but I just wanted to know since it was the first year, would it be possible.

[TheValleyRaider]

Officially, yes. They are a full Division I member, and so are not subject to any kind of transition period

Their schedule makes it virtually impossible for them to qualify, but technically they are fully eligible

[SoConisMyAntiDrug]

Thanks TheValleyRider, I appreciate it

[Dblue]

Phil Steele does not think ODU is deservingxconfusedx

[LawDutch]

Way impressed with ODU so far this season. Obviously they have played weak competition, but they have handled the schedule well and 8 wins looks like a strong possibility. It appears like they will have an easy transition into the CAA down the line. Those facilities are top notch as well.

[ThompsonThe]

Can't wait for the 999th CAA member to get going into conference.

[Monarch Nation]

Old Dominion...playoffs?

In a word - No.

Technically yes, we are eligible. But in reality there isn't a chance. We are playing the softest schedule around designed to get us started on the right foot. By the time we get into the CAA we should have some of the bugs worked out (idiotic penalties, missed blocking assignments, etc.) but for right now to think of ODU - regardless of our record - for playoffs just isn't realistic thinking.

(Cue the Jim Mora clip)

[elcid03]

ODU has one of the best recruiting bases in the nation. Hampton Roads is a hot bed of high school talent. I was stationed in Norfolk and when they announced ODU was getting a team I thought they would make the playoffs after their 3rd or 4th year. Yes, it could be sooner. Watch out CAA...there is a new juggernaut in the making!

[tribe_pride]

ODU has one of the best recruiting bases in the nation. Hampton Roads is a hot bed of high school talent. I was stationed in Norfolk and when they announced ODU was getting a team I thought they would make the playoffs after their 3rd or 4th year. Yes, it could be sooner. Watch out CAA...there is a new juggernaut in the making!

Sooner than their 3rd or 4th year is this year or next year. We are all impressed with what ODU has done but they will not be ready to make the playoffs this year or next year. Trust me, everyone is concerned about what ODU will be in a couple of years.

According to an ODU schedule I found online here is ODU's schedule (with 1 open date trying to fill vs a top 25 team) next year


vs. Jacksonville, Sept. 4;
at Campbell, Sept. 11;
vs. William and Mary, Sept. 18;
at Monmouth, Sept. 25;
vs. Gardner-Webb, Oct. 2;
at Presbyterian, Oct. 9;
vs. Georgia State, Oct. 23;
at Georgetown, Oct. 30;
vs. Savannah State, Nov. 6;
vs. VMI, Nov. 13.

That team would have to go undefeated to get to the playoffs with that schedule and then it'll be tough. If they can get W&M and another top 25 team, that is a great schedule to work your way into the CAA soon. It's just not a playoff schedule and W&M will be heavily favored to beat ODU next year.

Wait a couple of years and ODU will scare all of the CAA.

[KAUMASS]

[QUOTE=tribe_pride;1438101]Sooner than their 3rd or 4th year is this year or next year. We are all impressed with what ODU has done but they will not be ready to make the playoffs this year or next year. Trust me, everyone is concerned about what ODU will be in a couple of years.

According to an ODU schedule I found online here is ODU's schedule (with 1 open date trying to fill vs a top 25 team) next year



That team would have to go undefeated to get to the playoffs with that schedule and then it'll be tough. If they can get W&M and another top 25 team, that is a great schedule to work your way into the CAA soon. It's just not a playoff schedule and W&M will be heavily favored to beat ODU next year.

Wait a couple of years and ODU will scare all of the CAA.[/QUOTE

Does this remind anyone of NDSU??xwhistlexxwhistlex

ODU has done well this year for their first year. They need to ask Towson how life has been in the CAA since they transitioned.

[WileECoyote06]

Don't worry. We plan on ruining your homecoming. That will take you out of the playoff race. xsmiley_wix xthumbsupx

[tribe_pride]

Sooner than their 3rd or 4th year is this year or next year. We are all impressed with what ODU has done but they will not be ready to make the playoffs this year or next year. Trust me, everyone is concerned about what ODU will be in a couple of years.

According to an ODU schedule I found online here is ODU's schedule (with 1 open date trying to fill vs a top 25 team) next year



That team would have to go undefeated to get to the playoffs with that schedule and then it'll be tough. If they can get W&M and another top 25 team, that is a great schedule to work your way into the CAA soon. It's just not a playoff schedule and W&M will be heavily favored to beat ODU next year.

Wait a couple of years and ODU will scare all of the CAA.

Does this remind anyone of NDSU??xwhistlexxwhistlex

ODU has done well this year for their first year. They need to ask Towson how life has been in the CAA since they transitioned.

You are definitely right that there are no givens. ODU seems to be doing things the right way and are in a hot bed of talent. It seems like they are willing to invest a lot more resources (just look at their stadium) than Towson and their support is way more than Towson has had (cannot speak for NDSU). Right now, they are 5-2 with with basically all Frosh and Soph. This is no guarantee of success in the future but they are starting out the right way.