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Post by hc2020 on Feb 23, 2021 14:26:13 GMT -5
Hero Sports has issued its preseason FCS playoff predictions, including its predicted bracket of the 16 qualifying teams. They have Holy Cross earning an autobid as Patriot League Champions with a first round matchup vs. Sacred Heart, with the winner taking on the JMU vs. Furman winner: herosports.com/fcs-football-spring-playoff-predictions-2-bzbz/ |
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Post by thecrossisback on Feb 23, 2021 14:48:14 GMT -5
Nice
Going to be hard to crack into this list and keep moving up.
Always tough on northeast schools as the Missouri Valley Conference rules FCS right now.
School Votes Prev
1 North Dakota State (2-0) 1000 (40) 1
2 James Madison (1-0) 952 2
3 South Dakota State (1-0) 918 5
4 Weber State (0-0) 882 4
5 UNI (0-1) 785 3
6 Villanova (0-0) 782 8
7 Illinois State (0-0) 730 9
8 Kennesaw State (0-0) 686 10
9 Nicholls (1-0) 665 14
10 Furman (1-0) 658 15
11 Wofford (1-0) 565 16
12 Eastern Washington (0-0) 502 18
13 Albany (0-0) 475 17
14 North Dakota (1-0) 401 NR
15 New Hampshire (0-0) 392 20
16 Jacksonville State (3-1) 347 NR
17 Sam Houston (0-0) 326 22
18 Southeastern Louisiana (0-0) 322 21
19 McNeese (1-0) 220 NR
20 Monmouth (0-0) 212 23
21 Southeast Missouri State (0-1) 161 25
22 Tarleton State (1-1) 159 NR
23 Tennessee Tech (1-0) 132 NR
24 Elon (1-0) 129 NR
25 Delaware (0-0) 126 NR
Others: Austin Peay (125) , Southern Illinois (83) , Citadel (42) , Youngstown State (32) , ETSU (23) , Jackson State (22) , Chattanooga (21) , San Diego (19) , Richmond (18) , South Carolina State (14) , UC Davis (13) , Idaho (12) , Stony Brook (11) , UT Martin (7) , Maine (7)
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Post by hc2020 on Feb 27, 2021 16:39:39 GMT -5
Southern Illinois takes down NDSU, the three-time defending FCS champion, 38-14. They entered the game as 16.5 point underdogs.
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Post by gocrossgo on Feb 27, 2021 17:24:50 GMT -5
3 or 4 top 10 teams went down today along with 1 in the 10s. If this trend continues we *could* see HC enter the top 25 rankings this season providing they handle business.
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Post by hc2020 on Feb 27, 2021 17:28:16 GMT -5
It would be nice if ESPN carried some of these games on one of its National TV networks. ESPN+ is nice but not as easily accessible.
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Post by hc87 on Feb 27, 2021 18:03:04 GMT -5
A certain player who I messaged with on Twitter is very high on how the team has looked this year so far in practice....good to hear.
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Post by gocrossgo on Feb 27, 2021 21:39:07 GMT -5
#12 EWU loses to Idaho... I like this!
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Post by gks on Feb 28, 2021 12:33:49 GMT -5
3 or 4 top 10 teams went down today along with 1 in the 10s. If this trend continues we *could* see HC enter the top 25 rankings this season providing they handle business. I think it will be tough to be ranked when the league is playing only 4 games. On the other hand this is the best collection of talent on the Hill in a long time. |
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Post by rgs318 on Feb 28, 2021 12:40:37 GMT -5
In that regard, we can "hope" but, IMHO, we will know the level of talent only after the first game. Have there been any changes on the depth chart? Any word on starting QB in game 1?
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Feb 28, 2021 13:31:20 GMT -5
Rankings mean squat this year. It's all about having fun and hopefully defending our championship. Of course, should we repeat, it will be fun to see the program shoot for its first ever FCS playoff win.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Feb 28, 2021 13:32:50 GMT -5
Southern Illinois takes down NDSU, the three-time defending FCS champion, 38-14. They entered the game as 16.5 point underdogs. 39-game winning streak snapped. Third longest in DI history I believe. VMI also upset #11 Furman. Anything can happen in this short season. |
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Post by hc2020 on Feb 28, 2021 15:08:26 GMT -5
Southern Illinois takes down NDSU, the three-time defending FCS champion, 38-14. They entered the game as 16.5 point underdogs. 39-game winning streak snapped. Third longest in DI history I believe. VMI also upset #11 Furman. Anything can happen in this short season. Great opening weekend of FCS spring football. Hopefully ESPN will see that these games are entertaining and there is a legitimate interest out there beyond ESPN+ viewers. I for one would love the option to watch some games on a Saturday afternoon/evening on one of the ESPN TV networks instead of being overly saturated with college basketball. |
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Post by hc2020 on Feb 28, 2021 15:11:43 GMT -5
^ An FCS game of the week (or 2) concept seems like it would work, and would help promote the FCS playoffs which will fill a big void in viewership after March Madness comes to an end (which ESPN would be in a great position to televise).
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Feb 28, 2021 15:31:54 GMT -5
ESPN, and the networks, have never hesitated to show ANY football during off seasons. Examples: Arena, XFL, USFL. They are missing the boat if they aren't showing at least some live FCS spring football.
March Madness is exclusive to the CBS Family, including TBS, TNT and TruTv. ESPN shows the Women's NCAA, so whenever these games aren't on, FCS football would seem to be a good option.
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Post by rgs318 on Feb 28, 2021 15:42:54 GMT -5
I would agree. I have found myself watching football games between two teams that would be on my "who the heck are they" list. Football does sell so there will be FCS games getting coverage if they are plotting this spring.
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