If your team is out, who will you pull for?

[Woof]

My Terriers find themselves in the unfortunate predicament of watching the playoffs unfold from afar this year. However, it got me thinking...who would I like to see do well.....here is my list:

1) SC State (home state boys)
2) Appy's (SoCon brethren)
3) Griz (good folks and good fans)

Fear the Terriers.....next year!xthumbsupx

[Bogus Megapardus]

1. The College of the Holy Cross
2. University of Richmond
3. The College of William & Mary
4. Villanova University

[DFW HOYA]

TCU

[OL FU]

SC State first, if they lose out I will pick another team at that time.

[MR. CHICKEN]

BILL & MARE........xhurrayx..........AWK!

[andy7171]

I saw the light last weekend! VILLANOVA.

[Skjellyfetti]

Probably whoever knocks us out. I'll also be pulling for SC State, Richmond, and Elon whenever the aren't playing App.

[GannonFan]

I don't really "pull" for anyone, per se. I'll root for nova to crash out of the playoffs in spectacular fashion, but that's like rooting for the sun to rise everyday - it'll happen even if I don't root at all.

But generally, I just watch and enjoy the playoffs. I'll get to crow a bit more in posts if the CAA does well, but it really doesn't matter to me if it's not my team.

[Bogus Megapardus]

BILL & MARE........xhurrayx..........AWK!

Ahem - c'est Guillaume et Marie, s'il vous plaît . . . . xcoffeex

[Ivytalk]

William & Mary
Holy Cross

[g-webb1994]

If LU gets in, then I'll support our Big South brother.

Otherwise Elon, SC State, then Appy, in that order.

[Golden Eagle]

My conference's auto-qualifier, of course. Hey, we've got to win one eventually.

[Bam]

My conference's auto-qualifier, of course. Hey, we've got to win one eventually.

An OVC optimist. xthumbsupx Those are hard to find nowadays. xrotatehx

[19Duke97]

Father time to speed the hands of time to fast forward to next season....

[Fordham]

Holy Cross

[Silenoz]

Nova

As much as I HATE all this CAA bragging nowadays, I'm a huge Big East fan on the side, and I always root for Nova


And (God forbid) if we are out and MSU is still in, I'd have to root against them. I can't even imagine the anarchy if they won another title before us

[Profane]

Should the Salukis fall, Saluki prey of course.

GO JACKRABBITS! (Maybe. . .)

[AshevilleApp2]

Elon (Conference homer pick)
South Carolina State (Really impressed me last year, and apparently a better team this year.)
Northern Iowa (They're due.)

[appirishmen]

ill pull for Elon who ever knocks us out....to make our loss look better. :) but lets just say i hope AE goes out big his Sr. year!

[TulsaBobcat]

I'll cheer for Richmond and against the griz, no matter the circumstances.

[bigappfan10]

Elon for sure. Then Montana. I'd love to see Montana whoop a CAA team:)

[Squealofthepig]

SIU. Watched their full game against SDSU and was quite impressed. Depending on matchups, may even drive down to Carbondale for a playoff game, who knows? xthumbsupx

[OL FU]

ill pull for Elon who ever knocks us out....to make our loss look better. :) but lets just say i hope AE goes out big his Sr. year!

I have to admit that while it is very easy to root against ASU :p it is very difficult to root against Mr. Edwards in the playoffs. I would like to see him finish strong. He deserves it.

But still go SC Statexthumbsupx

[sluki86]

1. Any MVC team
2. Whoever it was that beat the Salukis

[pantherbacker]

salukis and jackrabbits

[Pards Rule]

I guess I'm pulling for Holy Cross, App State and Liberty - not necessarily in that order.

[UncleSam]

All the CAA teams in this order:

1- UNH
2- W&M
3- Richmond
4- Villanova

[RabidRabbit]

MVFC brethen

App St (Edward's with a big finish)

SFA - Here's a team out of "nowhere" surprising a lot of teams. xeekx

[bostonspider]

I will be rooting for William & Mary, and New Hampshire

[93henfan]

Waste Management or North Hampshire

[EdubAlum]

Griz

[McNeese75]

SFA - from the SLC
SDSU - I like the Rabbits
UNI - One of these days the Panthers or McNeese is going to win the big one :D
App State - Great program and fans

[MacThor]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but William & Mary.

[JMUNJ08]

CAA domination. Particularly rooting for:
UNH to not draw UNI
Nova to get to Semi's
UR to win 1+ games
W&M as the team I like the most...

[Grrrrriz]

SIU
EWU
Montana State
App
Mcneese

[LacesOut]

1) Nova - been a fan since Brian Westbrook.
2) UNH - would love to see them break through to at least the semi's.
3) W&M - class program, classy headcoach.
4) Richmond - they're last, because I like seeing new teams win the NC.

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

I will be pulling for CAA teams. I do like Villanova at this point followed by William & Mary. Since UR won last year, I would rather not see a repeat champion.

[GATA]

I honestly don't cheer for anybody else but Georgia Southern. I still try to watch as many FCS playoff games as possible though because I enjoy FCS football in general and I like the drama of "lose and go home."

It will be interesting to see how well the SOCON teams do this year but I'm not rooting for them. I really don't care if they do well or not.

[Grizzaholic]

So about 1 out of every 10 posters think they would root for UM. Sounds about right.

[WrenFGun]

W&M, Richmond and 'Nova.

[TTUEagles]

OVC rep...then, in the second round xrolleyesx, typically any underdog is who I'll pull for, someone who isn't favored/who hasn't been in the playoffs for a while/who hasn't won 'it' before...

[Bogus Megapardus]

OVC rep...then, in the second round xrolleyesx, typically any underdog is who I'll pull for, someone who isn't favored/who hasn't been in the playoffs for a while/who hasn't won 'it' before...

Holy Cross would be a nice choice for you.

[ASUG8]

I have to admit that while it is very easy to root against ASU :p it is very difficult to root against Mr. Edwards in the playoffs. I would like to see him finish strong. He deserves it.

But still go SC Statexthumbsupx

We appreciate it - I know you have solid reasons for SCSU, so I certainly won't question that pick. I'll likely follow whoever beats us (hopefully no one), Elon, and Montana.

Edit: gotta throw McNeese in the argument too - good fans, good banter here on the board.

[GrizNzonecrazy]

I'm gonna have to say i'm cheering for the Big Sky.......Griz first obviously but God forbid we lose i will be cheering for Easter Washington.....go eagles!

[AppStsGr8]

Personally, I'm hoping to see App win in Chattanooga in a few weeks. If that doesn't happen, I'll pull for 1)whoever knocks App out, 2)any other SoCon team, 3)SC State - they had the nicest fans I've ever met.

[MasonJar]

The Russians!

But, seriously... I will stick with conference allegiance first then second, plain respect for the best team we have faced in the last 4 years; Elon and Richmond respectively.

[UMass922]

Holy Cross and UNH, since I'm a New England guy. Other than that, anyone who hasn't won a NC before. I always like seeing someone new/different make a run.

[OL FU]

We appreciate it - I know you have solid reasons for SCSU, so I certainly won't question that pick. I'll likely follow whoever beats us (hopefully no one), Elon, and Montana.

Edit: gotta throw McNeese in the argument too - good fans, good banter here on the board.

And yes starting next week my avatar will change to SC State. and thanks for understandingxthumbsupx

[Pitbull]

If we get knocked out...I will root for App State and Elon....

[B&G]

ABC... Anyone But Colonial

Makes it more fun to have someone to root AGAINST.

I would root actively for SCSU and McNeese.

[ToTheLeft]

Elon, Nova, SDSU, Griz to some extent...

[ASU_MBA]

If App gets knocked out
1)McNeese State
2)William and Mary
3)Montana

[OldSouth]

Originally Posted by OL FU
I have to admit that while it is very easy to root against ASU it is very difficult to root against Mr. Edwards in the playoffs. I would like to see him finish strong. He deserves it.

But still go SC State
Thanks.
SC State for their great fans from last year
McNeese St for their great fans from this year
Never root for Players(Eloan) that try to kill Superman ( Armanti). I don't care how they make our win and conference look.

[PhoenixMan]

App St.
Other than SoCon teams, I don't care who wins it.
This post is assuming that Elon gets in with a win tomorrow. It seems that most here think they will. I'll try to take some of that optimism.

[Mattymc727]

SIU

[DG Cowboy]

Have become an App State fan because of this year's App St-McNeese friendliness, and I will also pull for McNeese's fellow SLC rep SFA. I just hope McNeese is in and Derrick, TP and the gang have a run in the playoffs. At least we know this trophy is decided on the field.

[Go...gate]

Holy Cross, a very well-respected rival of Colgate for nearly 75 years.

[jmufan999]

1. CAA Teams
2. Opponents of Montana or App State

[NHwildEcat]

CAA...hoping the conference can bring home another NC!

[Screamin_Eagle174]

I'm gonna have to say i'm cheering for the Big Sky.......Griz first obviously but God forbid we lose i will be cheering for Easter Washington.....go eagles!

And vice-versa! xthumbsupx

[wideright82]

I saw the light last weekend! VILLANOVA.

Glad to have you on board Andy!!! How'd they look down there against your boys? The highlights seemed PRETTY good.

If Nova is not there


1) App State (I remember bus rides home from away games wondering what that new stud qb app state had did)
2) UNH - only CAA North team and rooting for a CAA South team would be like rooting for the Red Sox because they are the same division. I mean, MAYBE the Twins or something.
3) Montana - Sick of them boasting about almost doing things. Time for them to do something.

[Hoseinexile07]

If Liberty makes it, I'll begrudgingly offer support.

[Eaglesrus]

Elon, then South Dakota State and McNeese State in no order.

[wideright82]

And vice-versa! xthumbsupx

hey that's a nice avatar and signature you got there, bud!!! xnodxxlolxxlolxxlolx

[BloomHusky'01]

Since I'm a Pennsylvania native and resident, I'll be pulling for Villanova and hoping Lafayette gets an at-large bid. Overall, I like the support the Patriot and CAA teams.

[09griz]

Elon for sure. Then Montana. I'd love to see Montana whoop a CAA team:)

Just like last JMU, eh old boy?xcoffeex

[slostang]

South Dakota State and any Big Sky team.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

hey that's a nice avatar and signature you got there, bud!!! xnodxxlolxxlolxxlolx

You know those words that you overheard your daddy call your mommy when they were arguing all those years ago?



Well, you're THAT. xlolxxpeacex

[ThompsonThe]

If the world opened up and Appalachian lost, I would root for:

1) S.C. State - Really wonderful, knowledgeable fans (They even agreed that their coach should quit calling time outs with a few seconds left last year.)
2) McNeese State - Very knowledgeable and great fans.
3) Montana - Feel some affinity toward a school way up high in a mountain region.
4) Villanova - (Lord forgive me, a CAA team) They just seem to be good fans that probably deserve to win.

[kirkblitz]

My Terriers find themselves in the unfortunate predicament of watching the playoffs unfold from afar this year. However, it got me thinking...who would I like to see do well.....here is my list:

1) SC State (home state boys)
2) Appy's (SoCon brethren)
3) Griz (good folks and good fans)

Fear the Terriers.....next year!xthumbsupx

liberty
sc state
app

anyone else close to SC or has beaten CCU(thats why im a closet App/lib fan now. They beat us so bad i love them) xpeacex

[jlcharles]

W&M, Richmond, UNH, in that order.

[drpnut]

SoCon
SCState
Montana
SDSU

[GaSouthern]

GRIZ!

(and then the socon)

[Reign of Terrier]

any team that does not wear the CAA stamp on their jersey

[wideright82]

You know those words that you overheard your daddy call your mommy when they were arguing all those years ago?



Well, you're THAT. xlolxxpeacex

xlolxxlolxxlolx

[txst80]

Mcneese

[GannonFan]

any team that does not wear the CAA stamp on their jersey

Well geesh, you've really narrowed your choices considerably then!! xlolxxlolxxlolx

[mcveyrl]

any team that does not wear the CAA stamp on their jersey

I like rooting for the underdog, too. :D

[GaSouthern]

any team that does not wear the CAA stamp on their jersey

That is my 3rd pick.

I would really like to see Elon win it honestly... BUT NEVER AGAIN after that

I sure do regret saying I was happy Appy won their first one in 2005 lol

[Tod]

The Big Sky team, of course. If there is one.

In this year's field there are a lot of teams I'd like to see win it all. Southland first (mostly MSU), followed by SDSU, SCSU, HC, the OVC, then UNI.

Anybody but the CAA or ASU. Hate to be a jerk, but I'm tired of the CAA talk and ASU can take another decade or so off after winning three in a row.

xpeacexxpeacexxpeacex

[phoenix3]

App

[Wildcat80]

Will not have much interest if New Hampshire is not playing. But...
1. Holy Cross--New Englander
2. App State--Jerry Moore is a 1st class guy
3. Anybody BUT nova or wm--sorry no caa love here.

[SoCalAg]

Holy Cross.....dad's alma mater
E. Washington.....west coast bias

[sharkeycox]

Da Griz and App State. Great traditions and rabid support!!

[JMUNJ08]

The Russians!

But, seriously... I will stick with conference allegiance first then second, plain respect for the best team we have faced in the last 4 years; Elon and Richmond respectively.

JMU??? I know we aren't in the playoffs but maybe that respect factor???

[Walkon79]

I'm gonna have to say i'm cheering for the Big Sky.......Griz first obviously but God forbid we lose i will be cheering for Easter Washington.....go eagles!

Somebody probably beat me to it, but if u lose u may have to cheer for the Cats if you're staying in the Sky

[09griz]

There are only two teams in football at any level that I care about: Montana, and Brett Favre.

[Walkon79]

Any team west of the Mississippi, and that begrudgingly includes those guys in dark pink (Only because I married one). Does that include Mc State? Can't remember what side of the river Lake Charles is on.

[GateRaider63]

Anybody but Holy Cross.

[El_Cid_99]

SC State

App State

Richmond

[Poker Alan]

BSC team
West Coast team
Most teams not from the CAA

[Tod]

Any team west of the Mississippi, and that begrudgingly includes those guys in dark pink (Only because I married one). Does that include Mc State? Can't remember what side of the river Lake Charles is on.

I don't care if the guy you married wears dark pink. I still support your right to marry. xthumbsupxxnodx

[Blazerbird]

Montana. They've been there for us before.

[uofmman1122]

Any team playing a CAA team, except Richmond. I like Richmond.

And of course any BSC team......




....Even the Bobkitties. xoopsx xlolx

[sharkeycox]

Any team west of the Mississippi, and that begrudgingly includes those guys in dark pink (Only because I married one). Does that include Mc State? Can't remember what side of the river Lake Charles is on.

McTeam is west of the Mississippixreadx

[aceinthehole]

Go Tribe!!!!!!!

(New Hampshire would be OK as well)

[Poker Alan]

I don't care if the guy you married wears dark pink. I still support your right to marry. xthumbsupxxnodx

xlolxxlolxxlolx

[GrizNzonecrazy]

Somebody probably beat me to it, but if u lose u may have to cheer for the Cats if you're staying in the Sky

I was referring to if we lost in the playoffs......as that was the premise of the thread.....but if i had to cheer for the Cats so be it.....rather them than ANY CAA team.....well....maybe not Richmond....cant help but like the spiders coach

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

William and Mary.

[yosef1969]

griz
UNI
McNeese State

[JohnStOnge]

South Dakota State. There would be something very special about a team called the "Jackrabbits" winning the national championship. Plus I don't think it's totally out of the realm of possibility that they could do it this year if the matchups fall right.

[Green and Yellow]

1. UNI
2. SIU
3. SDSU

Go Missouri Valley!

[GoBlueHens83]

Richmond
William & Mary
New Hampshire

[VT Wildcat Fan53]

New England roots run deep:

(1) Holy Cross
(2) remaining CAA teams
(3) AE - He deserves a hero's farewell, .... xbowx

[griz&beer]

EWU
UNI
MSU cowboys
AppState

Screw the CAA and the Bob Cats

[SideLine Shooter]

1- Montana
2- McNeese State
3- Liberty

[mtgrizfan4life]

Any BSC team left, prefer EWU or MSU being alive over the others.

Any team considered West by the Committee

These teams I will because of friendly great fans impressed me, Wofford, App State. McNeese St, Tx State, So Dak State, and UNI (hard to say that because I still will never forget their player that cheapshot our player in the nuts).

Anyone facing a CAA team with the exception of Richmond and Villanova.

I will never see myself rooting for JMU or UMASS. If given the choice of those 2......................
never mind, I hate them both and could not make up my mind. It would come down to the most respectful fan base leading up the game.

[100%GRIZ]

Well I gotta go with SDSU - Just because I said they would get blown out by Minnesota!!! Boy was I wrong!!! I would also have to say APPY - Just because they put our division on the Football map!!! Third choice is EWU just because they are gamers & have been for a long time!!! Love the competition!!!

[bincitysioux]

Southern Illinois Sioux-lukis........

[SDSUJacks]

SIU, UNI, SCSU and App St for me. I hope they do well anyways.

[WestCoastAggie]

I will cheer for SC State. They need all the support right now. They are playing for the livelihood of the MEAC as we know it.

[Proud Griz Man]

My Terriers find themselves in the unfortunate predicament of watching the playoffs unfold from afar this year. However, it got me thinking...who would I like to see do well.....here is my list:

1) Griz (really good folks and good fans)

Fear the Terriers.....next year!xthumbsupx

Thank you. Finally, someone with good sense. xnodx

[blackNgold93]

We appreciate it - I know you have solid reasons for SCSU, so I certainly won't question that pick. I'll likely follow whoever beats us (hopefully no one), Elon, and Montana.

Edit: gotta throw McNeese in the argument too - good fans, good banter here on the board.

1. Can't pull for Elon, don't know that they'll get in, don't like the way they play. I don't like their coach, and I don't care that they are SoCon. Long shot.

2. Can't pull for the CAA, too many teams. I don't care how good the conference is. Good chance.

3. I like SCSU, their coach showed his 1% dumbass last year. I expect he learned from it. Long shot.

4. I like McNeese. They beat us in KBS. They are fearless. Medium shot.

5. I like Montana, because their level of competition does not define their potential. Good chance.

[gjw007]

UNI then Montana

[Monarch Nation]

ODU began as a Norfolk Division of W&M, so in the FCS world they would be closer to my heart. And until ODU is in playoff contention I will pull for W&M and any other CAA team that gets into the playoffs.

[89Hen]

Montana and anyone from the Big Sky. It would allow me to cut down on posting. xwhistlex

[cocky2001]

SC State, then App State and Elon

[skinny_uncle]

Not a problem this year.
xthumbsupx

[CID1990]

My Terriers find themselves in the unfortunate predicament of watching the playoffs unfold from afar this year. However, it got me thinking...who would I like to see do well.....here is my list:

1) SC State (home state boys)
2) Appy's (SoCon brethren)
3) Griz (good folks and good fans)

Fear the Terriers.....next year!xthumbsupx

Easily ASU and then SC State. Around this time of the year I find myself in the cabin in Valle Crucis and so seeing a postseason game at Kidd Brewer is always a possibility.

I'll follow SC State this year again, also. They might be a sleeper this year, too.

[cocky2001]

Easily ASU and then SC State. Around this time of the year I find myself in the cabin in Valle Crucis and so seeing a postseason game at Kidd Brewer is always a possibility.

I'll follow SC State this year again, also. They might be a sleeper this year, too.

I feel that SC State may be this years Richmond. They are going to surprise some people in the playoffs.

[CamelCityAppFan]

(1) SC State-- liked what I saw in Boone last year (well, not the timeouts at the end of the game, but lesson learned, I think)

(2) Montana-- I like the Griz. I think of them as "Appalachian West". Or maybe Appalachian is "Montana East". Either way. ASU-Montana is my dream Champ game matchup.

[uofmman1122]

ASU-Montana is my dream Champ game matchup.xnodx

[BULLDOG8180]

APP ST. AE is simply the best.
SCstate. Coach is a great Man

[ASU_Fanatic]

My team is in....

[GRIZCLAW]

Montana and anyone from the Big Sky. It would allow me to cut down on posting. xwhistlex

89Hen - And don't think we all wouldn't appreciate you not posting. Again, for the third and final time, cause Deleware did so well today, just exactly who are you playing in the first round? Thought so, dickweedxnonoxxnonoxxnonoxxnonoxxnonoxxnonox

[Keenan]

Would love to see Richmond vs. William & Mary in Chattanooga! xthumbsupx

[wapiti]

EWU
Weber
UM

And BBQ wins it all.

[whoanellie]

Elon ? no We are in!!!