MVFC Week #2 pick'ems

[Twentysix]

September 11th

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

There is only one conference matchup this week, in the battle of the dome dwellers.

Lets see your picks!

[ValleyChamp]

September 11th

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern
There is only one conference matchup this week, in the battle of the dome dwellers.

Lets see your picks!


The UNI/NDSU and SIU/Ill games are tough picks. I don't know what to expect out of UNI yet, but I think they have enough to get it done against NDSU.

I think Illinois is terrible, and SIU has what it takes to win that game.

[Twentysix]

September 11th

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

[MSUBear42]

North Dakota State @ Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

[Twentysix]

North Dakota State @ Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

Week for the home teams eh?

[PantherRob82]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa tough choice.
South Dakota State@Delaware Hard to pick against the bunnies, but it's a tough game.
Butler@Youngstown State If YSU loses I will be embarassed.
Missouri State@Kansas State Missouri State is supposed to be improved, but I doubt they win this one.
Southern Illinois@Illinois SIU should win this one.
Western Illinois@Purdue WIU will get pummeled.
Indiana State@Cincinnati If Indiana State wins they should be #1
Illinois State@Northwestern This is a hard one. I'll gives redbirds the benefit of the doubt after last week.

[Fighting Cock]

SIU pulls an upset!!!! GO DOGS and GAMECOCKS!!!!!!!

[ValleyChamp]

There is no way Ill St beats NW, IMO. NW is a good team, and ISU was lucky to beat a DII last week.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

My 2$:

NDSU
Delaware
Youngstown
Kansas State
Illinois
Purdue
Cincinnati
Northwestern

[PantherRob82]

There is no way Ill St beats NW, IMO. NW is a good team, and ISU was lucky to beat a DII last week.

Matchups can vastly change a game though. I'm more afraid of SFA than Iowa St because of the offense SFA runs.

[leatherneck177]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa - Panthers by 13, UNI controls this one from the start.
South Dakota State@Delaware - home advantage and Pat Devlin are too much for SDSU, Hens by 10.
Butler@Youngstown State - Penguins by 20
Missouri State@Kansas State - Wildcats blow out the Bears by 24.
Southern Illinois@Illinois - Salukis win with a FG at the horn.
Western Illinois@Purdue - Boilers pull away in the 4th quarter, beat Necks by 13.
Indiana State@Cincinnati - Bearcats by 27.
Illinois State@Northwestern - Wildcats put up 50 and win easily.

[Redbird Ray]

Week 2 Winners
Youngstown State
Kansas State
South Dakota State
Purdue
Cincinnati
Northern Iowa
Northwestern (48 - 31, track meet that NW wins)
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

[MSUDuo]

Northern Iowa
South Dakota State
Youngstown State
Missouri State
Southern Illinois
Purdue
Cincinnati
Northwestern

Hey, it could happen! xwhistlex

[SoDakState]

September 11th
[B]North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

There is only one conference matchup this week, in the battle of the dome dwellers.

Lets see your picks!

I saw Illinois put up a good fight against a good missouri team

[MplsBison]

MVFC winners in week 2:

NDSU
SDSU
Youngstown

The rest will lose.

[jmc_jackrabbit]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa I want to pick NDSU, but I think UNI is underrated.
South Dakota State@Delaware, Must get pressure on the Blue Hens' QB and establish Minett early
Butler@Youngstown State YSU has to be better than last year.... don't they?
Missouri State@Kansas State I like MSU's QB a lot. The kid's a gamer. One of my favorite players in the MVFC. But KSU will have too many athletes
Southern Illinois@Illinois SIU was by far the best team I saw last year. Lots of weapons and a very athletic defense. Illinois... well, I'm an Iowa grad... 'nuf said.
Western Illinois@Purdue The kids who pound that giant drum are going to be arm weary after this one.
Indiana State@Cincinnati Hard to dislike ISU Blue... but they're just not going to win this one.
Illinois State@Northwestern The Redbirds are better than they showed last week... but they're not going to beat Northwestern

[PantherRob82]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa I want to pick NDSU, but I think UNI is underrated.


I don't think I've seen a non-UNI fan say this in 2010. I try not to be the MplsBison of our fanbase, so I don't go around making bold predictions, but I think anyone who watches UNI-NDSU on Sat may come away with a much higher opinion of this years squad.

[RabidRabbit]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

[JBB]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa UNI by 15 last year in a game that was closer than the score. They have lost a lot. NDSU has gained a lot. Can UNI beat Kansas on the road? Can NDSU beat UNI on the road? Is one the hand worth two in the bush? NDSU had the worst defense in the league last year.
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State Man, YSU has some limitations.
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

[PantherRob82]

Butler@Youngstown State Man, YSU has some limitations.


Butler is terrible. This is not basketball. They routinely lose to sub D-I schools. They played at a D-III school last year. I don't get this one at all.

[ValleyChamp]

Youngstown is not going to lose to butler.

The fact that you picked butler to beat YSU makes me feel good, as a UNI fan, about the fact that you also picked NDSU to beat UNI.

[UNI Pike]

Indiana State@Cincinnati If Indiana State wins they should be #1

If IN ST wins this, I will be sporting a reverse Mohawk. Not for for a lack of wanting, but a dose of realism.

[SalukiJim]

Week for the home teams eh?

Have to say I agree...

[SalukiJim]

I don't think I've seen a non-UNI fan say this in 2010. I try not to be the MplsBison of our fanbase, so I don't go around making bold predictions, but I think anyone who watches UNI-NDSU on Sat may come away with a much higher opinion of this years squad.

It definitely shocked me to see the conference coaches' preseason picks, and get past the first three and not see UNI in there. I figure, teams don't fall that fast, something has to be getting overlooked for them to get dropped to 4th or wherever.../

[Houndawg]

It definitely shocked me to see the conference coaches' preseason picks, and get past the first three and not see UNI in there. I figure, teams don't fall that fast, something has to be getting overlooked for them to get dropped to 4th or wherever.../

Two years ago SIU was picked 5th.

[darell1976]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

[FargoBison]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

[Big Al]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

[JBB]

Butler might be terrible, I don't know, bit I watched YSU this weekend and didn't see much I liked after the first qtr. From what I know about the two teams I had to pick Butler.

Ps. I picked NDSU over. Kansas.

[mgbison]

NDSU -ball control, vanilla offense, let uni's qb's lose the game
SDSU - because they almost have to win this game
YSU - by 50
KSU - hopefully MSU can keep it close until the 2nd or 3rd quarter
Illinois - almost picked SIU, but ..........
Purdue - by 30
Cincinnati - by 60
Northwestern - by 30


Besides the NDSU uni game, I'm interested to see how ISU-r holds up against Northwestern. I really don't know what to think of their sqaud after the shootout win vs D2. Also, SDSU has a big game and hopefully they can pull out a W for the mvfc.

[PantherRob82]

Two years ago SIU was picked 5th.

But that was the year of the coaching change, wasn't it?

[PantherRob82]

Butler might be terrible, I don't know, bit I watched YSU this weekend and didn't see much I liked after the first qtr. From what I know about the two teams I had to pick Butler.

Ps. I picked NDSU over. Kansas.

What do you know about Butler?

NDSU over Kansas was less of a stretch, as well as a homer pick.

[PantherRob82]

Here are some facts about Butler:
-Beat Albion (not even sure what division they are) 29-13
-They went 11-1 in 2009
-playing 3 sub D-I teams
-the one loss was 36-7 to Jacksonville
-beat Morehead State in OT
-beat the only non-PFL/sub D-I they played, Central Conn State at Butler in the GIC(9-3, best win was Albany or Lehigh).
-7 of the wins were 7 pts or less


What about this makes you think they'll beat YSU? I would argue that YSU looked better against PSU(highly ranked), than NDSU looked against Kansas. They at least got a TD. (But a win is a win and this is just my opinion. :p)

[Cap'n Cat]

Prairie Poopers get pounded by UNI by minimum of 30
Delaware makes Jacks wish they were still in DII
YSU wins rare football game.
Kansas State by 30 over MSU
Illinois by 15, exposing the Hounds of Carbonville
Purdue 90, WIU 0
Cincinnati 91, INSU 0
NU by 20 over the Normal Crimson Crows

[X-Factor]

NDSU - We are going to have some whining Iowans on our hands when the realization forms after Saturday's game that they just arn't going to be to any good this year. Playoffs? What playoffs?

SDSU - Because the MoValley needs some wins against CAA

YSU - getting their wins out of the way early in the season so they don't have to worry about them later

Kansas State - da bears may be back, but not quite enough for this contest

SIU - because the MoValley needs some more wins against the B10

Purdue - by 23

Cinci - 70-7

Northwestern - 60-27

[PantherRob82]

NDSU - Playoffs? What playoffs?


Fixed it for you. xlolx

[jacksfan29]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

[Gil Dobie]

Prairie Poopers get pounded by UNI by minimum of 30


1961 was the last time UNI won by 30 in this series, 1977 NDSU won 58-0.

Game is within 20 points, IMO

[Gil Dobie]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa - Bison suprise purple pussy's
South Dakota State@Delaware - Jacks hold on at the end
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@]Kansas State - Another Big 12 goes down
Southern Illinois@Illinois - SIU can win but won't
Western Illinois@Purdue Pete wins
Indiana State@Cincinnati Cincy rolls
Illinois State@Northwestern - Another FBS win for the Valley

[BearsCountry]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

While last week was good for the Valley, this week not so much.

[MSUBear42]

Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

While last week was good for the Valley, this week not so much.

Hard, when you have 5 FBS games.

[Redbird Ray]

A few thoughts about this weekend:

1) If I had a clone, I would send that clone to Cedar Falls Saturday to watch NDSU/UNI. The rest of the nation can have their OSU/Miami, Iowa/Iowa State, Penn St/Bama, FSU/Oklahoma, UM/ND, etc. I want to see the biggest grudgematch in all of FCS!

2) But unfortunately, I will be attending BOTH Illinois MVFC/Big Ten throwdowns this Saturday. And while I am very open to the possibility that I could be wasting my Saturday to witness two 30 pt blowouts, I also have a hunch that one of the two Valley teams will prevail this weekend. If both ISU and SIU happen to somehow win this Saturday, I might just go streaking down Green Street (in Champaign).

3) In maybe the most important game of the weekend, SDSU wins at Delaware, for the good of the MVFC over the CAA. (Common bunnies, we need you!)

[MSUBear42]

How the crap is no one picking MSU over K State????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????








xlolx

[Jason Svoboda]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

While last week was good for the Valley, this week not so much.

This week pays the bills for most programs.

[MSUDuo]

How the crap is no one picking MSU over K State????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????








xlolx

Why would they?

[BearsCountry]

Too bad these aren't hoops matchups, would have some good games for the MVC schools.

[ValleyChamp]

How the crap is no one picking MSU over K State????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????








xlolx

"Didn't you know that MSU is supposed to be improved this year?" - MSU fans circa 2000-2010

[DOME]

Too bad these aren't hoops matchups, would have some good games for the MVC schools.


Even after losing all five starters, UNI would beat NDSU by more in BBall that we're going to beat them this weekend!

[MSUBear42]

UNI,

If you lose on Saturday I will forever hate you.

[PantherRob82]

UNI,

If you lose on Saturday I will forever hate you.

We will too. I can't imagine the first time we lose to the Bison. It will be intollerable. But we beat YSU how many years straight? Maybe we can at least put it off for a while.

[da_bears]

September 11th

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

There is only one conference matchup this week, in the battle of the dome dwellers.

Lets see your picks!

SDSU is the only pick I'm not 100% confident with

[da_Bison]

We will too. I can't imagine the first time we lose to the Bison. It will be intollerable. But we beat YSU how many years straight? Maybe we can at least put it off for a while.

Well the sad thing for you is if we do win this weekend (with our VERY young team) the next 3-5 years are only gonna get worse because that will mean we've arrived a year earlier than expected.

[PantherRob82]

Well the sad thing for you is if we do win this weekend (with our VERY young team) the next 3-5 years are only gonna get worse because that will mean we've arrived a year earlier than expected.

That's silly.

[skinny_uncle]

5 FBS matchups on 9-11.

xoopsx

[Redbird Ray]

Wouldn't it be great if Indiana State threw a big monkeywrench into the Valley title discussion by beating Cincy this weekend? xwhistlexxrotatehxxlolx

[Big Al]

Wouldn't it be great if Indiana State threw a big monkeywrench into the Valley title discussion by beating Cincy this weekend? xwhistlexxrotatehxxlolx

No, that would be a sign of the apocalypse.

[SalukiJim]

No, that would be a sign of the apocalypse.

It would indeed be the end of life as we know it. Or the sign that gravity has stopped working in this universe!

[JBB]

Well the sad thing for you is if we do win this weekend (with our VERY young team) the next 3-5 years are only gonna get worse because that will mean we've arrived a year earlier than expected.

Excellent observation!

NDSU is building a contender and KU served notice.

[ysubigred]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa Battle of the dome beaoches xsmileyclapx
South Dakota State@Delaware Rabbits in a close one xthumbsupx
Butler@Youngstown State Not basket ball YSU by as much as Butler would beat us in round ball xrulesx
Missouri State@Kansas State K-state by 17
Southern Illinois@Illinois Ill by 21
Western Illinois@Purdue PU very big over the dawgs
Indiana State@Cincinnati Cincy by 100 xcoffeex
Illinois State@Northwestern NW by 92

[Khan4Cats]

Well the sad thing for you is if we do win this weekend (with our VERY young team) the next 3-5 years are only gonna get worse because that will mean we've arrived a year earlier than expected.

Yeah because the 2 (TWO) seniors on our defensive two-deep indicate just how veteran a squad UNI has....

Oh, maybe it's the six seniors on the offense (including 3 Sr TE's, a back-up RB and a back-up OL).

[Khan4Cats]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa Playing a team with an offense will surprise the Bison, not having one of their own will be worse.
South Dakota State@Delaware Come on bunnies, take it to them.
Butler@Youngstown State Should not be close.
Missouri State@Kansas State Has a chance to be close, for a half. Don't think the Bears will hang with them for a full game.
Southern Illinois@Illinois I'm calling the upset, though I do believe that SIU is the best team in Illinois this year.
Western Illinois@Purdue Cash the check and move on.
Indiana State@Cincinnati Should have saved some of the points from last week.
Illinois State@Northwestern Need to show that the defense is better, might not be the week to do it.

[achrist70]

Interesting that everyone that picked NDSU is associated with a team in the Dakota's.

[MplsBison]

Interesting that everyone that picked NDSU is associated with a team in the Dakota's.

No one likes new people in their group right away. The Dakota State's will eventually integrate with the MVFC crowd.

Picking both Dakota State teams over "established FCS powerhouses" this week is a safe bet.

[pwbnd]

Interesting that everyone that picked NDSU is associated with a team in the Dakota's.

Same thing happened last week.

[Pant8her]

NO HOMER PICKs
North Dakota State@Northern Iowa No-Call, BTW, NDSU way to "kick" some Big 12 balls...
South Dakota State@Delaware Touch choice, I believe that SDSU has lost some key talent and have some good talent rising, but I feel UD has something to prove and it is in their home
Butler@Youngstown State YSU has struggled but we are talking football and again YSU has something to prove.
Missouri State@Kansas State Sorry TA and MSU I believe KSU will kick you around, just do your best and surprise us all. Prove us wrong and then everyone will know that the MVFC is the toughest in the country...
Southern Illinois@Illinois Although it pains me to cheer for you guys as stated above, just do your best and surprise us all. Prove us wrong and then everyone will know that the MVFC is the toughest in the country...
Western Illinois@Purdue Sorry WIU, it will be a nice paycheck
Indiana State@Cincinnati Blue go for it, you have nothing to loose and you get paid for your efforts. If you win then you are a to 10 contender, watch out MVFC....
Illinois State@Northwestern As stated above, just do your best and surprise us all. Prove us wrong and then everyone will know that the MVFC is the toughest in the country...

[SIU_Phatty]

September 11th

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern


In the Big Ten - Missouri Valley challenge, the MVFC comes out on top 2-1.

[ValleyChamp]

No one likes new people in their group right away. The Dakota State's will eventually integrate with the MVFC crowd.

Picking both Dakota State teams over "established FCS powerhouses" this week is a safe bet.

Winning at UNI and at Delaware, are "safe bets"?

good luck with that.

[THE HERD]

September 11th

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

There is only one conference matchup this week, in the battle of the dome dwellers.

Lets see your picks!

NDSU at UNI is too tough to call. Whoever wins the turnover battle in this will come out on top in a relatively low scoring game 17-13
SDSU over Deleware- The bunnies are still pissed about what happened in Missoula and they take it out on the Hens 27-24
YSU
KSU
Salukis will beat The Illini
Perdue
Bearcats
Northwestern[/B]

[PantherRob82]

No one likes new people in their group right away. The Dakota State's will eventually integrate with the MVFC crowd.

Picking both Dakota State teams over "established FCS powerhouses" this week is a safe bet.

I'll take that bet.

[jayhawkdaddy]

9/11 Games (winner in all caps)

North Dakota State @ NORTHERN IOWA - UNI will roll in this one! 42-21
South Dakota State @ DELAWARE - Hens are on a mission! 35-21
Butler @ YSU - A much easier task for YSU this week! 38-10
Missouri State @ KANSAS STATE - KSU should have an easy day! 55-12
Southern Illinois @ ILLINOIS - Closer than expected! 28-24
Western Illinois @ PURDUE - Boilers are pissed after loss to UND! 54-3
Indiana State @ CINCINNATI - Bearcats come up with a fun win! 42-17
Illinois State @ NORTHWESTERN - These Wildcats are no patsy! 41-21

Good Luck MVFC teams! Not many wins this weekend...but nice paydays are headed your way!

[PantherRob82]

9/11 Games (winner in all caps)

North Dakota State @ NORTHERN IOWA - UNI will roll in this one! 42-21
South Dakota State @ DELAWARE - Hens are on a mission! 35-21
Butler @ YSU - A much easier task for YSU this week! 38-10
Missouri State @ KANSAS STATE - KSU should have an easy day! 55-12
Southern Illinois @ ILLINOIS - Closer than expected! 28-24
Western Illinois @ PURDUE - Boilers are pissed after loss to UND! 54-3
Indiana State @ CINCINNATI - Bearcats come up with a fun win! 42-17
Illinois State @ NORTHWESTERN - These Wildcats are no patsy! 41-21

Good Luck MVFC teams! Not many wins this weekend...but nice paydays are headed your way!

I like this guy. :D

[MplsBison]

I'll take that bet.

Lets do it, your call

[MplsBison]

9/11 Games (winner in all caps)

North Dakota State @ NORTHERN IOWA - UNI will roll in this one! 42-21
South Dakota State @ DELAWARE - Hens are on a mission! 35-21
Butler @ YSU - A much easier task for YSU this week! 38-10
Missouri State @ KANSAS STATE - KSU should have an easy day! 55-12
Southern Illinois @ ILLINOIS - Closer than expected! 28-24
Western Illinois @ PURDUE - Boilers are pissed after loss to UND! 54-3
Indiana State @ CINCINNATI - Bearcats come up with a fun win! 42-17
Illinois State @ NORTHWESTERN - These Wildcats are no patsy! 41-21

Good Luck MVFC teams! Not many wins this weekend...but nice paydays are headed your way!

www.und.edu - University of North Dakota

[Daved]

Butler is terrible. This is not basketball. They routinely lose to sub D-I schools. They played at a D-III school last year. I don't get this one at all.Sports Network ranks them higher than YSU but I honestly don't think they stand much of a chance.

[Daved]

Butler might be terrible, I don't know, bit I watched YSU this weekend and didn't see much I liked after the first qtr. From what I know about the two teams I had to pick Butler.

Ps. I picked NDSU over. Kansas.You have to realize that YSU was playing Penn State and Butler barely got by D3 Albion.YSU actually led after the 1st qtr. and they were still in the game at half-time.Our qb went 21-25 in his first college game ever--which is impressive even if it had been against Albion instead of Penn State.YSU actually won the time of possession and the score wasn't indicative of how close the game really was---expect YSU to run all over Butler this week and when basketball season hits we will most likely get our butts kicked.

[NDB]

September 11th

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern



Good luck to the blokes playing FBS programs - prove this dipsh#t wrong!

[ChinStrapPenguin]

You have to realize that YSU was playing Penn State and Butler barely got by D3 Albion.YSU actually led after the 1st qtr. and they were still in the game at half-time.Our qb went 21-25 in his first college game ever--which is impressive even if it had been against Albion instead of Penn State.YSU actually won the time of possession and the score wasn't indicative of how close the game really was---expect YSU to run all over Butler this week and when basketball season hits we will most likely get our butts kicked.

Agree with you here. I watched the whole game and felt the offensive/defensive lines matched up pretty well with Penn State. Aside from a 5 minute stretch at end of first half/beginning of second half, we played a good game. I think YSU wins this one with Butler by at least 30 points.

[PantherRob82]

Lets do it, your call

Will you be at the game in cedar falls?

[PantherRob82]

Will you be at the game in cedar falls?

Since you don't seem to be jumping at the bit, how about we make it a friendly wager?

If both XDSU's lose, you don't post on AGS for the rest of September.
If one XDSU wins, it's a draw
If both XDSU's win, I don't post on AGS for the rest of September.

[MplsBison]

Since you don't seem to be jumping at the bit, how about we make it a friendly wager?

If both XDSU's lose, you don't post on AGS for the rest of September.
If one XDSU wins, it's a draw
If both XDSU's win, I don't post on AGS for the rest of September.

Done.

[MplsBison]

Will you be at the game in cedar falls?

Nope, just getting back into MN on Sat evening.

[PantherRob82]

Should be a great weekend of football!

[Squealofthepig]

September 11th

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern


First two should be just about toss-ups, so I went with the home team. And yes, picking the Salukis in the upset, as Illinois looked weird in their opening loss to Mizzou, and Illinois is overdue for an FCS upset.

The Bears were strong against EKU, but don't think their own visit to Manhattan will be as fortuitous.

[Jacked_Rabbit]

Since you don't seem to be jumping at the bit, how about we make it a friendly wager?

If both XDSU's lose, you don't post on AGS for the rest of September.
If one XDSU wins, it's a draw
If both XDSU's win, I don't post on AGS for the rest of September.


Done.


As a neutral fan, I will act as the notary on this bet!!! The loser shall be silenced for the rest of September. If they post, I will make sure to call them out with each and every post!

[PantherRob82]

As a neutral fan, I will act as the notary on this bet!!! The loser shall be silenced for the rest of September. If they post, I will make sure to call them out with each and every post!

Maybe a mod can make it official and ban the loser.xlolx

[DOME]

Will you be at the game in cedar falls?

I will be...first game with non-student season tickets!

Starting at mulligans!

[MSUBear42]

• Illinois State at Northwestern, 11 a.m. The Redbirds have the offensive firepower to scare the Big 10 Wildcats.
Northwestern 38, Illinois State 31.

• Western Illinois at Purdue, 11 a.m. The Leathernecks hung 45 points on Valparaiso. Purdue is not Valparaiso.
Purdue 35, Western Illinois 10.

• Indiana State at Cincinnati, 11:05 a.m. The Sycamores, now with two wins after snapping a 33-game losing streak late last season, are on the improve. But this is a tall order.
Cincinnati 48, Indiana State 14.

• South Dakota State at Delaware, noon. A good match-up for teams from two of the best FCS conferences. Home field probably makes the difference here.
Delaware 30, South Dakota State 23.

• Butler at Youngstown State, 5 p.m. This looks like the first victory of the Eric Wolford coaching era at YSU.
Youngstown State 49, Butler 10.

• Missouri State at Kansas State, 6:10 p.m. Too bad the Bears aren’t playing the other Big 12 team from Kansas.
Kansas State 38, Missouri State 20

• Southern Illinois at Illinois, 6:30 p.m. Can you say upset alert? This one almost seems too obvious, which is why it probably will not happen.
Illinois 38, Southern Illinois 31

• North Dakota State at Northern Iowa, 6:35 p.m. Valley play begins with a showdown inside the UNI-Dome. Coming off the upset of Kansas, can the defensive-minded Bison go one-up in the league?
Northern Iowa 20, North Dakota State 16

[ming01]

Northwestern 38 Illinois St. 35
Purdue 45 Western Illinois 13
Cincinnati 49 Indiana St. 14
Delaware 26 SDSU 23
Youngstown St. 41 Butler 20
Kansas St. 40 Missouri St. 18
Illinois 31 Southern Illinois 27
NDSU 21 Northern Iowa 20

[Sycamore51]

]Northwestern 38 Illinois St. 35[/B]
Purdue 45 Western Illinois 13
Cincinnati 49 Indiana St. 14
Delaware 26 SDSU 23
Youngstown St. 41 Butler 20
Kansas St. 40 Missouri St. 18
Illinois 31 Southern Illinois 27
NDSU 21 Northern Iowa 20

If Ill St let Central Missouri score at will on them I can't see this game being this close. Just me though.

[ysubigred]

If Ill St let Central Missouri score at will on them I can't see this game being this close. Just me though.

Hey good to see a Tree fan on here. Noticed your status as in Louisville. I'm a little south at Fort knox. xbowx

[Sycamore51]

Nice to see a local. I technically now live in a town called Sellersburg, about 5 miles north of the river, but still close to down town.

[Kid Dakota]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

[UNIFanSince1983]

I think the home teams win.

Hopefully I am wrong and SDSU and possibly one of the Illinois schools can pull off an upset or two!!

[Twentysix]

September 11th

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa Has yet to play
South Dakota State@Delaware Correct
Butler@Youngstown State Has yet to play
Missouri State@Kansas State Has yet to play
Southern Illinois@Illinois Has yet to play
Western Illinois@Purdue Correct
Indiana State@Cincinnati Correct
Illinois State@Northwestern Correct

So far im doing great lol.

I didnt watch the Ill st game.
Did NW have a phenominal defenese? Or did Ill st's O get horribly inflated vs a D2 Opponent?

[SIU_Phatty]

So far im doing great lol.

I didnt watch the Ill st game.
Did NW have a phenominal defenese? Or did Ill st's O get horribly inflated vs a D2 Opponent?

I watched the game and was extremely unimpressed by Ill St, particularly their defense. The crappy defense wasn't that big of a surprise after what happened last week; but the fact that Ill St. couldn't do anything on offense was a shocker.

Northwestern has a solid team, but not elite, and Ill St. should have at least put up a competitive showing. It was not competitive at all. I'm really disappointed by Ill St.

On the other hand, I was pleasently surprised by WIU. I thought they played a fairly competitive game with Purdue (who is better than Northwestern) even though a blowout was expected by most people.

[Twentysix]

Originally Posted by Twentysix
September 11th

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa Wrong
South Dakota State@Delaware Correct
Butler@Youngstown State Correct
Missouri State@Kansas State Correct
Southern Illinois@Illinois Last i saw it was 3-21, assuming i was correct
Western Illinois@Purdue Correct
Indiana State@Cincinnati Correct
Illinois State@Northwestern Correct

1 wrong so far in 2 weeks. Extremely dissapointed in NDSU's Tackling and line play.

[ValleyChamp]

I got every game except SIU. You let me down salukis.

[Big Al]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern


Yup. Nope. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup.

Today was not a good day to be a MVFC team not named UNI.

[BearsCountry]

North Dakota State@Northern Iowa
South Dakota State@Delaware
Butler@Youngstown State
Missouri State@Kansas State
Southern Illinois@Illinois
Western Illinois@Purdue
Indiana State@Cincinnati
Illinois State@Northwestern

While last week was good for the Valley, this week not so much.

Not a good week to be right on all the predicitions.

[Iwuvdatrees]

Cincinnati 91, INSU 0

So I guess your post asking us to give the Bearcats hell was just lip service??

[Iwuvdatrees]

Was anyone impressed the Sycamores played competitive football on saturday? Jw seriousely...

[PantherRob82]

Was anyone impressed the Sycamores played competitive football on saturday? Jw seriousely...

For the first half

[Houndawg]

Do the Trees get the Bison at home?

[ValleyChamp]

Do the Trees get the Bison at home?

I see where you're going with this...

[Iwuvdatrees]

Do the Trees get the Bison at home?

Unfortunately no lol...we do get MSU, and Illinois State tho lol

[Iwuvdatrees]

Do the Trees get the Bison at home?

Unfortunately no lol...we do get MSU, and Illinois State tho lol

[Redbird Ray]

I watched the game and was extremely unimpressed by Ill St, particularly their defense. The crappy defense wasn't that big of a surprise after what happened last week; but the fact that Ill St. couldn't do anything on offense was a shocker.

Northwestern has a solid team, but not elite, and Ill St. should have at least put up a competitive showing. It was not competitive at all. I'm really disappointed by Ill St.

On the other hand, I was pleasently surprised by WIU. I thought they played a fairly competitive game with Purdue (who is better than Northwestern) even though a blowout was expected by most people.

Uhhhh...what? Purdue is better than Northwestern? I realize Northwestern lost some big pieces from last year's team, but they went to and nearly won a pretty big New Year's Day bowl last year, whereas Purdue lost to NIU and went 5-7. I'm not going to defend ISU's play so far this year, and I'll give props to WIU for hanging tough with Purdue, but until further notice, I would say ISU played the toughest opponent of anyone in the conference last weekend.

Also, for other Valley fans, don't read too much into Illinois' thrashing of SIU. It looks as though the Illini have a solid 6-8 win squad this year (somehow).

[Houndawg]

Uhhhh...what? Purdue is better than Northwestern? I realize Northwestern lost some big pieces from last year's team, but they went to and nearly won a pretty big New Year's Day bowl last year, whereas Purdue lost to NIU and went 5-7. I'm not going to defend ISU's play so far this year, and I'll give props to WIU for hanging tough with Purdue, but until further notice, I would say ISU played the toughest opponent of anyone in the conference last weekend.

Also, for other Valley fans, don't read too much into Illinois' thrashing of SIU. It looks as though the Illini have a solid 6-8 win squad this year (somehow).

I don't know how they'll do as a team, but they are very athletic.