CAA Predictions for Week 14 - 12/5/09

[JMUNJ08]

W&M @ #3 SIU

UNH @ #2 UV

ASU @ #4 UR

Can't go undefeated this weekxbawlingx. 3-1 sounds good thoughxthumbsupx

DISCUSS!!!

[Black Saturday]

SIU

UNH

ASU

[NHwildEcat]

SIU
UNH
UR

[CAAisBOSS]

SIU: 14th in total offense + 38 in total defense = 52 overall

WM: 33rd in total offense + 2 in total defense = 35 overall

52-35= Tribe wins by 17 xrulesxxlolxxlolx

[Tribe07]

W&M
'Nova
UR

[GoneTribal]

W&M

Nova

ASU

[jlcharles]

W&M
Nova
UR

[bostonspider]

W&M
UNH
UR

[GannonFan]

W&M
UNH
UR

[GoneTribal]

I think we have every combination covered, so one of us is bound to be right. xlolx

[JMU Newbill]

W&M @ #3 SIU

UNH @ #2 UV

ASU @ #4 UR

Can't go undefeated this weekxbawlingx. 3-1 sounds good thoughxthumbsupx

DISCUSS!!!


I disagree. The CAA will go 4-0 this week. Just watch. xpeacex

[WrenFGun]

W&M
UNH
ASU

[ccd494]

WM
Villanova
Richmond

[UNHWildCats]

I disagree. The CAA will go 4-0 this week. Just watch. xpeacex
Someone on UNH will be called out for a handball to cost Villanova the game and the NCAA will allow both teams in the Semi's xlolxxlolxxlolx

[Dukie95]

WM
Villanova
Richmond

what he said

[wideright82]

Someone on UNH will be called out for a handball to cost Villanova the game and the NCAA will allow both teams in the Semi's xlolxxlolxxlolx

and since Montana can't win a championship anymore they'll just replace them making it an all CAA Semis. PERFECT! xthumbsupx

[UncleSam]

SIU

UNH

ASU


The exact opposite would be correct.

[art vandelay]

I couldn't help but notice that no one is predicting scores. seems everyone thinks it will be to close to call.

[Spider]

UR, NOVA, W&M

[jmufan999]

call me a conspiracy theorist, but i believe UR being placed as the #4 seed was not an accident. they wanted to avoid a Nova-UR semifinal. i think if they had truly seeded 1-4 in terms of best to worst, i think they would have put UR above SIU. just an opinion. i'm not saying SIU isn't good, although i'm sure someone will read into that.

anyway, i can't say i blame the committee, if my theory is correct. it's actually a clever move. oh, and i have all 3 CAA teams winning this week, in addition to montana.

[iceman4221]

W&M @ #3 SIU

UNH @ #2 UV

ASU @ #4 UR

Can't go undefeated this weekxbawlingx. 3-1 sounds good thoughxthumbsupx

DISCUSS!!!


Any Questions?!?! xlolx

[LeadBolt]

UR
VILL
W&M Heart over head...

[WrenFGun]

ASU 17, Richmond 16
UNH 19, Villanova 17
W&M 10, SIU 6

[WrenFGun]

...oh, and Montana 120, SFA 117. :)

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Appie
UNH
SIU

[Tribe07]

Chattanooga Coach Russ Huesman: "I shouldn't talk this way because I am involved with the Southern Conference, but to see a William and Mary-Richmond game in the championship would be unbelievable."

[dsbsh]

ASU 20 UR 17
NOVA 24 UNH 21 (head over heart, as I'd love another game in Williamsburg)
W&M 66 SIU 10 (head says 21-20 SIU, heart says 10-10 game into the 4th quarter, then the Tribe scores 8 unanswered TDs in final 10 min)xeekx

[caribbeanhen]

Tie
Richmond
W&M

[tribe_pride]

ASU 20 UR 17
NOVA 24 UNH 21 (head over heart, as I'd love another game in Williamsburg)
W&M 66 SIU 10 (head says 21-20 SIU, heart says 10-10 game into the 4th quarter, then the Tribe scores 8 unanswered TDs in final 10 min)xeekx

Did you watch the Tribe-Delaware playoff game in 2004 or something?

[bluehenbillk]

Nova squeaks by UNH
UNH had a big lead on Nova on one of their worst-played games of the year & still almost lost

ASU by a TD or less over UR
UR is not explosive & granted ASU is down & hurt, every game the Spiders play is close, comes back to bite them.

W&M by a TD or less over SIU
I originally had this game the other way around, as I think SIU may be the best FCS team out there, but we're past the 1st round, and the CAA's track record against SIU's league come this time of year is stellar.

[th0m]

Nova
UR
SIU

[jmu007]

NH
UR
W&M

UNH makes it 2 in a row over 'Nova and the rest all hold on for close wins.

[GoneTribal]

gotta be honest, I think I would rather see Nova again then UNH right now.

[caribbeanhen]

gotta be honest, I think I would rather see Nova again then UNH right now.

I think you'll get Nova

[GoneTribal]

I think you'll get Nova

deep down I do too. I think if UNH does win, they end up in Chatty though.

[UNH Fanboi]

deep down I do too. I think if UNH does win, they end up in Chatty though.

xeekx

[Saint3333]

ASU 17, Richmond 16
UNH 19, Villanova 17
W&M 10, SIU 6

Man these are going to be good games, too close to call. Can I take the over in all these games instead?

[WrenFGun]

xeekx

Agreed!

[wideright82]

deep down I do too. I think if UNH does win, they end up in Chatty though.

Funny that's what I think about W&Mxnodx

[Wildcat80]

Appie
UNH
SIU

With snow predicted at 2 games gotta go with the North winner and the Mountain men. xsmiley_wix

[sluki86]

I think you'll get Nova

I think you'll get nothing and like it. xnodx

[yorkcountyUNHfan]

I think you'll get nothing and like it. xnodx

xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx
Caddy Shack

[sluki86]

When we win, we want UNH at home again. Time for some payback!

[SpidersSportsEditor]

I'll take Nova, W&M, and UR, though I have to say I think my Spiders are the most likely to get knocked off.

Nova 24 UNH 10
Richmond 20 App 14
W&M 17 SIU 10

[Eight Legger]

Nova 35, UNH 31
UR 24, App State 21
W&M 31, Southern Illinois 14

[UNH72Plus]

When we win, we want UNH at home again. Time for some payback!

Be careful what you wish for! Just ask McNeese State.

The weather is looking pretty bleak. Weather.com is predicting temps in the thirties, 10-20 mph winds from the north, and 80% chance of rain/snow through 8:00PM. I'd have to guess that favors Nova's running game over our passing attack. Maybe the "north" wind is a good omen.

My wimpy decision to watch on comcast rather than make the trek to Philly is looking better and better.

[JMUNJ08]

Last week 4-0. This week 3-1? Definitely possible with us going AT LEAST 2-2 IMO. But whose championship dreams don't hold water????

W&M @ #3 SIU

Both teams are coming off BIG wins in the first round. W&M quickly dismissed a supposed game team in Weber St. and SIU sent EIU packing in the right direction back home. W&M has only 2 losses to the #2 & 4 seeded teams in the playoffs and SIU is undefeated in FCS play. SIU defeated SDSU and UNI while W&M took down UVA & UNH. This looks to be a great battle with the edge going to W&M after having more CLOSE tough games to get their first road playoff win (really???)

W&M 27 - SIU 23

UNH @ #2 UV

Nova for the second year in a row gets a CAA rematch in the 2nd round. Last year they were handed their second loss of the season at the hands of JMU. However, this year they don't get a team as dominant and this game is @ home. UNH looked mighty impressive on the road AGAIN in the playoffs dismantling a team that went to "The Rock" and beat ASU @ THEIR OWN PLACE! This should be another great battle. Both teams deserve to get to the semi's and even finals after years of falling just short. My head says UNH but my heart is with the wildcats (which one????) NOVA by a missed PAT.

UNH 20 - Nova 21

ASU @ #4 UR

"The Trilogy", "The GOTW", "Battle to host SFA" (Poke Poke Grizxsmiley_wix) whatever you want to call it. This game comes down to one position and 2 players: AE & Ward. Ward CANNOT throw 3 picks this week and expect UR to pull it out. AE CANNOT be as limited as he was against SCST. If Ward doesn't turn it over and throws a TD or two UR wins. If AE can find some running room and stay in the game without hobbling, ASU wins. The weather will be to ASU's liking more than UR but its still @ UR where they are comfortable. This should be ANOTHER great battle. I'm giving the edge to UR as their defense stops AE and those 'Neers on the final GW drive.

ASU24 - UR 28

[jlcharles]

Tomorrow is going to be fun standing by myself in the snow. I anticipate freezing my rear off. Thank God we're a running team.

[caribbeanhen]

I think SIU get's nothing and I like it. xnodx

Agree

W&M 28
SIU 0

[soccerguy315]

CAA could easily go anywhere from 1-3 to 3-1, IMO. I think all the teams left are capable of winning it all, with the exception of SFA.

[ViennaSpider]

W&M
Villanova
Richmond
(Fourth, non-CAA selection: The team from Nacogdoches in a huge upset.)

[dsbsh]

Did you watch the Tribe-Delaware playoff game in 2004 or something?
Listened to part of it. But there were some great shootouts between the two back when I was able to go to Tribe games (until '99). Now we live too far away. (But we still get to see some great college football. Want to see some great but unknown players? Watch the D2 semifinal game tomorrow night on CBS College Sports.)

[Husky4Life]

W&M
UR
UNH

I'm debating paying for gameplan even though I have ESPN360

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

I would love to see all of these games.

I'm not saying Montana is a gimme, but I do expect them to win.

I'll go with Nova in a close one, W&M by 17.

I am on the fence with ASU-UR.....wet conditions...turnover may decide the outcome. I will have to go with the home team....but game could go either way.

[WrenFGun]

I don't really think SIU is getting a lot of respect.

I personally think W&M is a tougher team that has played a slate of more credible opponents (UD, 'Nova, UNH, UD, JMU, Virginia as opposed to UNI, SDSU and Marshall) but it is extremely difficult to win on the road, and SIU is really, really fast. I suspect you won't be wowed by any aspect of their game but when it comes to the 4th I'd be shocked if they're not in it.

[Husky4Life]

I don't really think SIU is getting a lot of respect.

I personally think W&M is a tougher team that has played a slate of more credible opponents (UD, 'Nova, UNH, UD, JMU, Virginia as opposed to UNI, SDSU and Marshall) but it is extremely difficult to win on the road, and SIU is really, really fast. I suspect you won't be wowed by any aspect of their game but when it comes to the 4th I'd be shocked if they're not in it.

I would buy this argument in most cases. But they did go to Charlottesville and lay down a whipping. So I think the intimidation factor is out the window here.

[VT Wildcat Fan53]

W&M 38 @ #3 SIU 17. xsmiley_wix W&M may be the best underappreciated team in the nation! The Tribe DL is FBS-calibre in talent and proves it once again vs a talented Saluki 11.

UNH 31 @ #2 UV 21. xthumbsupx There is NO way that UNH can win in most experts' eyes.... just what Coach Mac and his band want to hear. 2 returning DT's and Kackert are difference makers.

ASU 27 @ #4 UR 21 (OT). xeekx It pains me to report that AE is far from giving up his huge impact on FCS football! Spidahs hang tough (as they always do!), but AE runs in for winning TD in 2nd OT.

[dsbsh]

I don't really think SIU is getting a lot of respect.

I personally think W&M is a tougher team that has played a slate of more credible opponents (UD, 'Nova, UNH, UD, JMU, Virginia as opposed to UNI, SDSU and Marshall) but it is extremely difficult to win on the road, and SIU is really, really fast. I suspect you won't be wowed by any aspect of their game but when it comes to the 4th I'd be shocked if they're not in it.

Agree. I hope I'm wrong, but I worry that the Tribe doesn't have enough firepower on offense. The further you get in the playoffs, the better teams are against the run, and I don't know if our passing game stretches the field enough to keep the other top teams honest. That defense can at least slow any offense, but we're probably going to need more than 3 TDs from here on.

[soccerguy315]

if W&M brings their 'A' offense they will have a good chance to win. Bringing their 'B' offense (like we have seen a lot this season, including the first half last week) is not going to cut it.

[back2back]

James Madison makes is 3 for 3 and drops football!

[th0m]

James Madison makes is 3 for 3 and drops football!

Our AD are some cunning mofo's letting us believe they are "expanding" the stadium when they are just tearing it down for good xbawlingx

[LeadBolt]

I don't really think SIU is getting a lot of respect.

I personally think W&M is a tougher team that has played a slate of more credible opponents (UD, 'Nova, UNH, UD, JMU, Virginia as opposed to UNI, SDSU and Marshall) but it is extremely difficult to win on the road, and SIU is really, really fast. I suspect you won't be wowed by any aspect of their game but when it comes to the 4th I'd be shocked if they're not in it.

I think you are correct. I don't think this one will be decided until late and will be close.

[GeeWiz]

W&M 28 @ SIU 21 - I just think the Tribe have the moxie on offense to pull out a "W"

UNH 27 @ 'Nova 38 - Wanted to pick UNH, but I'll take the Philly 'cats at home

Appy St. 28 @ UR 35 - I'm picking the Spidahs all the way unitl they lose

[93henfan]

W&M 24 @ #3 SIU 17

UNH 14 @ #2 VU 28

ASU 27 @ #4 UR 28

[Bettina90]

I will sneak some predictions in under the wire:


W&M 23, SIU 9. SIU has trouble moving the ball, let alone scoring, will need some turnover help to have a chance to win.


Nova 27, UNH 23. UNH scores last so this one not quite as close as it might look. Hard fought battle on both sides that Nova pulls off at home.



App State 23, Richmond 20. Would love to be wrong but I am just not feeling the Spiders offensive rythym this year and they are due to lose a heartbreaker. Caveat: If AE is hobbled and the Spiders can tee off on him they could win in a semi-rout.



AND:



Montana wins the B Flight with a 38-23 win over SFA.

[iceman4221]

xbeerchugx
Originally Posted by JMUNJ08
W&M @ #3 SIU

Both defenses have held their own all season, making this matchup about which offense can be most effective. But William & Mary's offensive balance with Archer could tip the game the Tribe's way.

WILLIAM & MARY 24, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 14 xnonox


UNH @ #2 UV

Villanova could be the most well-balanced team in FCS this season and with the decline of UNH's defense, should be able to make its first semifinal appearance since 2002.

VILLANOVA 28, NEW HAMPSHIRE 20 xbeerchugx

ASU @ #4 UR

This game hinges on Edwards' health. If he is mobile and can both run and throw it will keep the Richmond defense honest and ASU should prevail.

APPALACHIAN STATE 27, RICHMOND 21 xbeerchugx


Can't go undefeated this week. 3-1 sounds good though

DISCUSS!!!

Montana over Stephen F Austin completes the discussion...

Both teams are clearly explosive on offense, but the lack of SFA's rushing attack could provide a disadvantage for the Lumberjacks.

MONTANA 44, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 34 xbeerchugx

The Sportsnetwork take on the weekend games are expressed in red and/or blue letters and numbers... I agree with the Sportsnetwork Pundit in every case except the SIU versus WM game...

[caribbeanhen]

Agree

W&M 28
SIU 0

darn:o:o
just when you think you got this game figured out and something like this comes out of leftfield,

[JMUNJ08]

darn:o:o
just when you think you got this game figured out and something like this comes out of leftfield,

xbowxxbowxxbowx

Bettina 2

[JMUNJ08]

Last week 4-0. This week 3-1? Definitely possible with us going AT LEAST 2-2 IMO. But whose championship dreams don't hold water????

W&M @ #3 SIU

Both teams are coming off BIG wins in the first round. W&M quickly dismissed a supposed game team in Weber St. and SIU sent EIU packing in the right direction back home. W&M has only 2 losses to the #2 & 4 seeded teams in the playoffs and SIU is undefeated in FCS play. SIU defeated SDSU and UNI while W&M took down UVA & UNH. This looks to be a great battle with the edge going to W&M after having more CLOSE tough games to get their first road playoff win (really???)

W&M 27 - SIU 23xthumbsupx

UNH @ #2 UV

Nova for the second year in a row gets a CAA rematch in the 2nd round. Last year they were handed their second loss of the season at the hands of JMU. However, this year they don't get a team as dominant and this game is @ home. UNH looked mighty impressive on the road AGAIN in the playoffs dismantling a team that went to "The Rock" and beat ASU @ THEIR OWN PLACE! This should be another great battle. Both teams deserve to get to the semi's and even finals after years of falling just short. My head says UNH but my heart is with the wildcats (which one????) NOVA by a missed PAT.

UNH 20 - Nova 21xthumbsupx

ASU @ #4 UR

"The Trilogy", "The GOTW", "Battle to host SFA" (Poke Poke Grizxsmiley_wix) whatever you want to call it. This game comes down to one position and 2 players: AE & Ward. Ward CANNOT throw 3 picks this week and expect UR to pull it out. AE CANNOT be as limited as he was against SCST. If Ward doesn't turn it over and throws a TD or two UR wins. If AE can find some running room and stay in the game without hobbling, ASU wins. The weather will be to ASU's liking more than UR but its still @ UR where they are comfortable. This should be ANOTHER great battle. I'm giving the edge to UR as their defense stops AE and those 'Neers on the final GW drive.

ASU24 - UR 28xoopsx I had the last GW drive part right....

[GeeWiz]

App State 23, Richmond 20. Would love to be wrong but I am just not feeling the Spiders offensive rythym this year and they are due to lose a heartbreaker.

Wow. Took a lot to make that call - but you nailed it.

Great season for UR.

[Bettina90]

Yeah, I (unfortunately) pretty much nailed the games. Didn't account for the snow at Nova even though I live locally.