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We beat 2, 3 and 4.
Here is our final Top 16 Poll of the season.
1. Holy Cross (12-1): The Crusaders magical season came to an end on Saturday but it was still an unbelievable year for a program that has become the signature college football program in New England.
2. UNH (9-4): A tremendous bounce back season for the Wildcats and with key starters back like quarterback Max Brosmer, running back Dylan Laube, linebacker Bryce Shaw and defensive end Joshua Silver, the Wildcats are well positioned to win the CAA again in 2023.
3. Yale (8-2): The Bulldogs exceeded expectations this season winning the Ivy League. They will have a shot to repeat in 2023 with several key contributors back including Bushnell Offensive Player of the Year Nolan Grooms at quarterback.
4. Merrimack (8-3): Merrimack is supposed to play one more game but regardless of that, they finish the season fourth in our poll. It was a great year for Dan Curran and his program. The Warriors made some major strides and are poised to be among the favorites in the NEC entering next season.
5. URI (7-4): The Rams had an another good season but fell short of winning the CAA or making the playoffs. They need to take the next step season and either win the CAA or earn an FCS playoff bid.
6. UConn (6-6): The Huskies are still playing in the Myrtle Beach Bowl so they could finish with a winning season and a bowl trophy but either way you slice it, it was a terrific first season for Jim Mora in Storrs.
7. Harvard (6-4): Disappointing season for a program that had a lot of returning talent and high expectations coming into the season. Look for a more focused effort in 2023 from Tim Murphy’s squad.
8. Sacred Heart (5-6): It was a tough season for Mark Nofri’s squad. The Pioneers did not live up to expectations and there will be plenty of new faces on the team next season as the program tries to get back into contention in the NEC.
9. Stonehill (4-5): Despite finishing with a losing record, the Skyhawks had a successful first season in Division One. Eli Gardner and his staff recruit well so they will have Stonehill in contention in the NEC in no time. The future is bright in Easton.
10. Bryant (4-7): The Bulldogs had a disappointing first season in the Big South. Inconsistency, a struggling defense and an inability to finish games proved to be costly but if there is one thing we know about Chris Merritt and his staff, the Bulldogs will bounce back.
11. Dartmouth (3-7): A tough season considering the Big Green were Co-Ivy League favorites heading into the season. The offense lacked the ability to make big plays and a young defense got exposed at times. One thing we know is, Buddy Teevens will not take this past season lightly. The Big Green will have a strong off-season and bounce back.
12. Brown (3-7): The Bears took some meaningful steps this past season including an upset win over Penn. Unfortunately, there were also some lowlights like the blowout loss to Yale. Bruno is on the come. James Perry and his staff will bring in another strong recruiting class and the Bears should have a good off-season as they head into what will be a big year in 2023.
13. Boston College (3-9): The Eagles had one of the worst seasons in program history. Injuries, inexperiences and just some old fashion bad luck derailed what could have been a good season. Now, Jeff Hafley and his staff are left to pick up the pieces and rebuild.
14. Maine (2-9): Tough first season for Jordan Stevens but the team played hard for him and the staff and there is enough talent on hand that a quick turnaround is possible.
15. Central Connecticut State (2-9): Despite closing the season with a win at Stonehill, the Central Connecticut State administration decided to move on from Ryan McCarthy at the end of the season. Now a new staff will come in and try to stablize a program that has had a hard time keeping talent around.
16. UMass (1-11): Year One of the Don Brown redux did not go well. The Minutemen were competitive but Brown and his staff have a lot of work to do to make this program competitive in all three phases.
We beat 2, 3 and 4.
Here is our final Top 16 Poll of the season.
1. Holy Cross (12-1): The Crusaders magical season came to an end on Saturday but it was still an unbelievable year for a program that has become the signature college football program in New England.
2. UNH (9-4): A tremendous bounce back season for the Wildcats and with key starters back like quarterback Max Brosmer, running back Dylan Laube, linebacker Bryce Shaw and defensive end Joshua Silver, the Wildcats are well positioned to win the CAA again in 2023.
3. Yale (8-2): The Bulldogs exceeded expectations this season winning the Ivy League. They will have a shot to repeat in 2023 with several key contributors back including Bushnell Offensive Player of the Year Nolan Grooms at quarterback.
4. Merrimack (8-3): Merrimack is supposed to play one more game but regardless of that, they finish the season fourth in our poll. It was a great year for Dan Curran and his program. The Warriors made some major strides and are poised to be among the favorites in the NEC entering next season.
5. URI (7-4): The Rams had an another good season but fell short of winning the CAA or making the playoffs. They need to take the next step season and either win the CAA or earn an FCS playoff bid.
6. UConn (6-6): The Huskies are still playing in the Myrtle Beach Bowl so they could finish with a winning season and a bowl trophy but either way you slice it, it was a terrific first season for Jim Mora in Storrs.
7. Harvard (6-4): Disappointing season for a program that had a lot of returning talent and high expectations coming into the season. Look for a more focused effort in 2023 from Tim Murphy’s squad.
8. Sacred Heart (5-6): It was a tough season for Mark Nofri’s squad. The Pioneers did not live up to expectations and there will be plenty of new faces on the team next season as the program tries to get back into contention in the NEC.
9. Stonehill (4-5): Despite finishing with a losing record, the Skyhawks had a successful first season in Division One. Eli Gardner and his staff recruit well so they will have Stonehill in contention in the NEC in no time. The future is bright in Easton.
10. Bryant (4-7): The Bulldogs had a disappointing first season in the Big South. Inconsistency, a struggling defense and an inability to finish games proved to be costly but if there is one thing we know about Chris Merritt and his staff, the Bulldogs will bounce back.
11. Dartmouth (3-7): A tough season considering the Big Green were Co-Ivy League favorites heading into the season. The offense lacked the ability to make big plays and a young defense got exposed at times. One thing we know is, Buddy Teevens will not take this past season lightly. The Big Green will have a strong off-season and bounce back.
12. Brown (3-7): The Bears took some meaningful steps this past season including an upset win over Penn. Unfortunately, there were also some lowlights like the blowout loss to Yale. Bruno is on the come. James Perry and his staff will bring in another strong recruiting class and the Bears should have a good off-season as they head into what will be a big year in 2023.
13. Boston College (3-9): The Eagles had one of the worst seasons in program history. Injuries, inexperiences and just some old fashion bad luck derailed what could have been a good season. Now, Jeff Hafley and his staff are left to pick up the pieces and rebuild.
14. Maine (2-9): Tough first season for Jordan Stevens but the team played hard for him and the staff and there is enough talent on hand that a quick turnaround is possible.
15. Central Connecticut State (2-9): Despite closing the season with a win at Stonehill, the Central Connecticut State administration decided to move on from Ryan McCarthy at the end of the season. Now a new staff will come in and try to stablize a program that has had a hard time keeping talent around.
16. UMass (1-11): Year One of the Don Brown redux did not go well. The Minutemen were competitive but Brown and his staff have a lot of work to do to make this program competitive in all three phases.
