2011 Southern Conference Power Rankings and Predictions - Week 9.

[BlackNGoldR3v0lut10n]

I was 4-1 this past week, pushing my overall record to 37-5. Furman's effort against Wofford showed that they are not to be counted out of this race. Based on what I have seen, here's what I have to this point. The numbers in parenthesis indicate the number of wins they need against DI teams to be considered for the playoffs.

1) Georgia Southern (1 of 4) - Dominated Presbyterian
2) Wofford (3 of 4) - Was ambushed in Greenville
3) Appalachian State (2 of 4) - Sends Homecoming crowd home happy.
4) Furman (3 of 4) - Leads off the back stretch with a shocker of the week.
5) Samford (4 of 4) - Loss to ASU now puts them in a win or else situation.
6) The Citadel (4 of 4) - Gives Western Carolina another reason to fire Dennis Wagner.
7) Chattanooga (3 of 3) - Cardiac Mocs stave off elimination this week.
8) Elon (Eliminated) - Phoenix's dreams of returning to the playoffs go down in flames.
9) Western Carolina (Eliminated) - If I was a Western man, I'd say that Dennis Wagner has to go and their AD (a Mike Hamilton clone, possibly?) too.

Predictions
VMI @ The Citadel - Bulldogs take care of business and the Silver Shako.
Western Carolina @ Samford - Bulldogs win this one to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Elon @ Wofford - Terriers return to their winning ways against the Phoenix.
Furman @ Chattanooga - New look Mocs win against a resurgent Paladins in a close one.
Georgia Southern @ Appalachian State (Game of the week) - ASU gets revenge for last year's loss in Statesboro.

[GSU Eagle]

Here is how I would have it:
1. Georgia Southern (7-0 and riding high/ Played subs the entire 2nd half today vs. Presbyterian)
2. Wofford (The gap between Wofford and Appalachian is not much after Wofford's upset loss today)
3. Appalachian (Seem to have things rolling in Boone now)
4. Furman (Huge win today vs. Wofford after getting hammered in Statesboro last week)
5. Chattanooga (Win today sets up a playoff elimination game next week vs. Furman)
6. Samford (Can't seem to beat one of top teams)
7. Citadel (This team is getting better and has come close to more wins this year)
8. Elon (This team is just not very good this year)
9. Western Carolina (Changes have to be coming here)

2 huge games next week: Furman at Chattanooga and GSU at Appalachian.

Predictions:
Citadel over VMI
Samford over WCU
Wofford over Elon
Furman over Chattanooga
GSU over Appalachian (I admit-- this is a homer pick) This game could go either way

[catamount man]

my rankings:

1-GSU
2-App State (sorry Wofford)
3-Wofford
4-Chatty
5-Samford
6-Furman
7-Elon
8-Citadel
9-WCU (life as a CAT fan royally sucks)

next week:
Samford over WCU (Wagner will still say "we're building a program") xnonono2x
Furman over UTC (I'll ride furple's bandwagon for 1 week)
Citadel over VMI
Wofford over Elon
GSU over ASU (less than 5 points)

[gomocs82]

1-GSU
1-ASU
3-Wofford
4-UTC
5-Samford
6-Furman
7-Citadel
8-Elon
9-WCU

next week:
SU over WCU
UTC over FU
Citadel over VMI
Wofford over Elon
ASU over GSU

[Apphole]

1. GSU- No conference losses blah blah blah. I'm incapable of saying nice things about the stinky eaglets this close to BS. F-u-c-k Geogia Southen
2. App State- Not even that much of a homer pick. Sorry Woffy, this isn't the same team you beat. A very one sided win against a decent conference foe on a hot streak.
3. Wofford- They proved they were mortal against Furple.
4. Chatty- Easily #1/2 on on one day and #6/7 on another. Furple and Chatty might be playing for a playoff spot.
5. Furman- Another hot and cold team with a win over Woffod and a loss to Samford.
6. Citadel- If they played the first two quarters of every game like they do the last they'd be 3-2.
7. Samford- Not a bad team. With their youth they may do some damage next year. 5-7 was the toughest part of this list.
8. Elon- Continues to struggle.
9. Western Carolina- Why don't you just drop your football program?

[GATA_Eagles]

1. Georgia Southern
2/3. Wofford
3/2. Appalachian State
4. Chattanooga
5. Furman
6. Samford
7. Elon
8. The Citadel
9. Western Carolina

Predictions:
VMI @ The Citadel
Western Carolina @ Samford
Elon @ Wofford
Furman @ Chattanooga
Georgia Southern @ Appalachian State - Will be a close game either way. Hope my first visit to Boone is a pleasant one.

[Smitty]

9. Western Carolina- Why don't you just drop your football program?

If we dropped the football program what would the band do?

[Reign of Terrier]

1) GSU
2) Wofford (played our worst game of the year but I think our best game is better than most in the country)
3) App (refound offense, and still scares me, but I have Wofford ahead because of a head to head matchup)
4)Furman (if they played as inspired as they did today from here on out, they will make the playoffs)
5) Chatty
6) Sammy
7)Elon
8)Citadel
9) Western

[BlackNGoldR3v0lut10n]

9. Western Carolina- Why don't you just drop your football program?

I rarely defend a rival, but I doubt the chancellor at WCU is a Paul Stanton type.

[catamount man]

The previous chancellor was but he lacked the nads to pull such a move but I recall him telling several people that he "admired" Dr.Stanton's decision. The new chancellor is a very football friendly administrator and I can assure you he is displeased at WCU's situation. The man has degrees from Furman and Michigan so he has been around winning programs and knows exactly what it takes to have strong programs and the advantages that it brings to the university as a whole.

I have a feeling major changes are on the way in Cullowhee and it's about time.

[FurmanWins!!]

Any FU, ASU, or SoCon fans interested in voting for the (Furman vs. Appalachian State) game on November 5 as the AGS FCS game of the week for that weekend, check the sticky thread at the top of the Forum :)
Cheers!

[FurmanWins!!]

Jeff Sagarin NCAA football ratings by conference:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbc11.htm

SoCon is highest rated FCS league, even rated above the Sun Belt and only 1 point behind the WAC and MAC conferences, pretty impressive season so far for SoCon football teams!

[asumike83]

1) Georgia Southern
2) Wofford
3) Appalachian State
4) Furman
5) Chattanooga
6) Samford
7) The Citadel
8) Elon
9) Western Carolina


VMI @ The Citadel
Western Carolina @ Samford
Elon @ Wofford
Furman @ Chattanooga
Georgia Southern @ Appalachian State

[OL FU]

GSU
WC
ASU
Chatt
Furman
Samford
Citadel
Elon
WCU

Had to swallow hard putting us ahead of Samford but I guess this is the point in the season where it gets difficult.

VMI @ Citadel
WCU @ Samford
Elon @ WC
Furman @ Chatt
GSU @ ASU

[PaladinFan]

GSU
WC
ASU
Chatt
Furman
Samford
Citadel
Elon
WCU

Had to swallow hard putting us ahead of Samford but I guess this is the point in the season where it gets difficult.

VMI @ Citadel
WCU @ Samford
Elon @ WC
Furman @ Chatt
GSU @ ASU

That Samford game is going to be the one we look back on and think "man, we shoulda won that one." That game is not quite up there with 2004 James Madison in the "how the heck did we lose that game" category...but it's up there.

[OL FU]

That Samford game is going to be the one we look back on and think "man, we shoulda won that one." That game is not quite up there with 2004 James Madison in the "how the heck did we lose that game" category...but it's up there.

I understand your point, but there is one difference. On the JMU game we outplayed them 3 quarters and lost. Samford outplayed us 3 quarters and won.

[FurmanWins!!]

Very true, fortunately there is still time left in this season to win some big games.

[FurmanWins!!]

SoCon coaches teleconference:
http://www.soconsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=205252349&DB_OEM_ID=4000

[appstatefan123]

I was 4-1 this past week, pushing my overall record to 37-5. Furman's effort against Wofford showed that they are not to be counted out of this race. Based on what I have seen, here's what I have to this point. The numbers in parenthesis indicate the number of wins they need against DI teams to be considered for the playoffs.

1) Georgia Southern (1 of 4) - Dominated Presbyterian
2) Wofford (3 of 4) - Was ambushed in Greenville
3) Appalachian State (2 of 4) - Sends Homecoming crowd home happy.
4) Furman (3 of 4) - Leads off the back stretch with a shocker of the week.
5) Samford (4 of 4) - Loss to ASU now puts them in a win or else situation.
6) The Citadel (4 of 4) - Gives Western Carolina another reason to fire Dennis Wagner.
7) Chattanooga (3 of 3) - Cardiac Mocs stave off elimination this week.
8) Elon (Eliminated) - Phoenix's dreams of returning to the playoffs go down in flames.
9) Western Carolina (Eliminated) - If I was a Western man, I'd say that Dennis Wagner has to go and their AD (a Mike Hamilton clone, possibly?) too.



Agree.

[FurmanWins!!]

Via GoMocs.com:

Big Game Saturday When Mocs Host Furman
http://www.gomocs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17700&ATCLID=205322789

[Terrierforlife]

GSU
Wofford
Chattanooga/Furman
Samford
Citadel
Elon
Western

Predictions:
Bulldogs over VMI
Samford over Western
Wofford over Elon
Chatt over Furman (a toss up)
GSU over App

[Apphole]

GSU
Wofford
Chattanooga/Furman
Samford
Citadel
Elon
Western

Predictions:
Bulldogs over VMI
Samford over Western
Wofford over Elon
Chatt over Furman (a toss up)
GSU over App

You can't deny our existence and pick us to lose in the same post. You have to at least pick one

[Terrierforlife]

You can't deny our existence and pick us to lose in the same post. You have to at least pick one

You're right. App. at #4 ahead of Samford. I have to see the outcome of the Chatt/Furman game. I'm a little confused after that beating we took from Furman. Thanks.

[boonegoon]

You're right. App. at #4 ahead of Samford. I have to see the outcome of the Chatt/Furman game. I'm a little confused after that beating we took from Furman. Thanks.

Considering we beat Nooga and throttled Samford, aren't you a little biased?

[Apphole]

Considering we beat Nooga and throttled Samford, aren't you a little biased?

His anti-app tendencies outweigh his best judgement

[FurmanWins!!]

A lot to be sorted out this Saturday for sure :)

SoCon Football Game Day: Week 9
http://www.soconsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=205251562&DB_OEM_ID=4000

[Woof]

GSU
Wofford
Chattanooga/Furman
Samford
Citadel
Elon
Western

Predictions:
Bulldogs over VMI
Samford over Western
Wofford over Elon
Chatt over Furman (a toss up)
GSU over App

Yep....what he said.

[Terrierforlife]

Considering we beat Nooga and throttled Samford, aren't you a little biased?

I said ahead of Samford, but The Chattanooga game made me keep them above you guys.

[Terrierforlife]

His anti-app tendencies outweigh his best judgement

For the record guy, I'm not anti App. I've stated more than once that you guys were still a good team this year when your own fans were crucifying your team after the Wofford loss. However, if being a Terrier fan is being anti- App, then so be it.

[FurmanWins!!]

Less than 24 hours until Gameday!

[OL FU]

You can't deny our existence and pick us to lose in the same post. You have to at least pick one

Why Notxconfusedx Seems like a fine way to start the dayxlolx

[straightshooter]

Ah yes...that very short but meaninful word - IF - comes into play yet again. Do you have any idea how different this world would be if but a small percentage of "ifs" came to pass?

[eaglewraith]

http://www.college-sports-journal.com/index.php/79-college-sports-journal/chuck-burton/69-projecting-the-fcs-playoff-field-week-9

Southern Conference: Folks are looking at the big Georgia Southern/Appalachian State game this weekend for the SoCon champ. But Wofford, despite their loss to Furman, is more in the driver's seat if they win the rest of their games.

Assuming GSU loses that is.

We're in the driver's seat for now.

[Skjellyfetti]

Wofford, Appalachian, and Georgia Southern are ALL in the driver's seat. They all control their own destiny.

[eaglesrback]

Wofford, Appalachian, and Georgia Southern are ALL in the driver's seat. They all control their own destiny.

Wrong, GEORGIA SOUTHERN is in the drivers seat, We are the ONLY undefeated. GEORGIA SOUTHERN controls everyones destiny.

And you Boys AINT gonna like the outcome!

[CID1990]

Wrong, GEORGIA SOUTHERN is in the drivers seat, We are the ONLY undefeated. GEORGIA SOUTHERN controls everyones destiny.

And you Boys AINT gonna like the outcome!

You guys have been in the SoCon long enough to know that "undefeated" is a fleeting thing that will leave you when you least expect it.

Better to wait until the season's over.

[eaglewraith]

You guys have been in the SoCon long enough to know that "undefeated" is a fleeting thing that will leave you when you least expect it.

Better to wait until the season's over.

Yea but we've done it several times.

[gsueagle2424]

I will jump in on the fun.

Georgia Southern Eagles - 34 (weather keeps us under 40 due to a turnover or two)
crAPP Goat Humpers - 27

[CID1990]

Wrong, GEORGIA SOUTHERN is in the drivers seat, We are the ONLY undefeated. GEORGIA SOUTHERN controls everyones destiny.

And you Boys AINT gonna like the outcome!

Oops!

[Mountaineer#96]

I will jump in on the fun.

Georgia Southern Eagles - 34 (weather keeps us under 40 due to a turnover or two)
crAPP Goat Humpers - 27

Crow.....hot or cold?

[StorminASU]

Wrong, GEORGIA SOUTHERN is in the drivers seat, We are the ONLY undefeated. GEORGIA SOUTHERN controls everyones destiny.

And you Boys AINT gonna like the outcome!

I actually enjoyed the outcome pretty well. I would be happy to take it every year.

[eaglewraith]

eaglewraith, GSU lost

how is that working out for you know?

oops!

I'm guessing you just ate paint chips instead.