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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Mar 11, 2021 0:36:29 GMT -5
Here's our annual opportunity to predict how many games the Crusaders will win this year. You might want to provide additional detail in the form of how many wins come in the 4 game PL season , whether we win the PL Championship, and how many FCS Playoffs games HC wins. I include the copy next to the number of wins just to stimulate discussion. I know that we could win 4 games and be PL champions by going 3-1 in regular season and winning PL playoff. As well, we could win 5 games and not be PL champions (unlikely) by going 4-0 in regular season, losing the PL championship game, and going to the FCS Playoffs with an at-large bid and winning a game there. We could also win the National Championship with 7 total wins, e.g. by going 2-2 in regular season but winning the North via some tie-breaker, winning the PL championship, and then winning four FCS Playoffs games. So, things can get complicated, but you can straighten them out with your prediction and commentary
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Mar 11, 2021 6:14:08 GMT -5
Austin plays both ways and propels HC into national spotlight. When asked if playing football might jeopardize his NBA prospects, says "not a concern, HC comes first".
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Post by hcpride on Mar 11, 2021 7:20:16 GMT -5
I'm concerned our PL opposition is so low-rated that we wind up poorly ranked even if we go 4-0. Not to get ahead of myself.
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 11, 2021 7:33:31 GMT -5
I pick HC to sweep the PL season, win the league championship and take one game (or. more?) in the fcs playoffs. Over the top? Probably, but I can't wait to find out.
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Mar 11, 2021 7:40:03 GMT -5
I pick HC to sweep the PL season, win the league championship and take one game (or. more?) in the fcs playoffs. Over the top? Probably, but I can't wait to find out. I'm with you. My abiding worry about getting to five wins, or six, is a cancelled game, such as what happened in hoops and hockey.
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Post by alum on Mar 11, 2021 8:19:35 GMT -5
We go 4-0 in the regular season, win the PL championship game, and lose in the first round in the FCS playoffs. It is still a fun way to end this horrible year.
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Post by rickii on Mar 11, 2021 8:21:39 GMT -5
Sorry, I view this 'season' as Spring practice with 4-5 scrimmages preparing for the Fall.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Mar 11, 2021 8:29:18 GMT -5
Sorry, I view this 'season' as Spring practice with 4-5 scrimmages preparing for the Fall. Don't think Connor Degenhart, Brian Foley or Grant Holloman share the same sentiment.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Mar 11, 2021 8:31:08 GMT -5
I chose 5 wins. Let's get that playoff scalp!! Obviously, a lot of business to take care of first.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Mar 11, 2021 9:42:34 GMT -5
5
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Post by hc6774 on Mar 11, 2021 10:45:25 GMT -5
I picked 4; we go 3-1 & win the PL off
I note that 36 of 56 on the 2 deep are srs & jrs; 3 of the srs on O seemed to have switched positions from last season
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Post by hchoops on Mar 11, 2021 10:50:40 GMT -5
6 Why not us ? Based on pre season predictions, we will be favored in the 5 PL games.(unless we lose one, of course) I am surprised that as now of the 17 posters who have voted, more predict 4 wins than 5, assuming that some/most of these 7 posters believe we will lose in the PLC. Also somewhat surprised that I am one of the 2 who believe we will win a playoff game. Not enough optimists here.
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Post by rickii on Mar 11, 2021 11:46:39 GMT -5
Sorry, I view this 'season' as Spring practice with 4-5 scrimmages preparing for the Fall. Don't think Connor Degenhart, Brian Foley or Grant Holloman share the same sentiment. Geez I would hope. Why did you name just those 3 ? Foley is off to Duke in the Fall, correct ?
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Mar 11, 2021 12:07:51 GMT -5
Don't think Connor Degenhart, Brian Foley or Grant Holloman share the same sentiment. Geez I would hope. Why did you name just those 3 ? F Because typing 90 names would take too long.
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Post by thecrossisback on Mar 11, 2021 21:37:17 GMT -5
Sorry, I view this 'season' as Spring practice with 4-5 scrimmages preparing for the Fall. HC has to chance to win more games in the 2021 year than any other year in their history. I think 11 is the record. If we pick up 9 like I voted in the Poll. we only need to win 3 games in the fall.
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Post by HC92 on Mar 11, 2021 21:48:03 GMT -5
7 wins. A very crappy year is over and HC football leads the way into a much better year ahead.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Mar 11, 2021 22:15:03 GMT -5
Sorry, I view this 'season' as Spring practice with 4-5 scrimmages preparing for the Fall. HC has to chance to win more games in the 2021 year than any other year in their history. I think 11 I the record. If we pick up 9 like I voted in the Poll. we only need to win 3 games in the fall. Uh- records are kept by seasons, not calendar year.
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Post by thecrossisback on Mar 11, 2021 22:32:29 GMT -5
HC has to chance to win more games in the 2021 year than any other year in their history. I think 11 I the record. If we pick up 9 like I voted in the Poll. we only need to win 3 games in the fall. Uh- records are kept by seasons, not calendar year. No! Really? I knew this was coming. Have some fun in a miserable year. Don’t worry nobody is going to ruin the record book.
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 11, 2021 23:43:07 GMT -5
Five. Run the table in the PL then lose a competitive game in the NCAA.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Mar 11, 2021 23:47:07 GMT -5
I'm going with 6. We'll go 4-0 in the regular season, although @ Colgate could be a particularly tough game, then win the PL Championship and our first game in the FCS playoffs. I hope I am wrong and that we win 7 or more.
The biggest question to me is how do we replace Dominic Cozier--I don't think we'll field someone with his skill set, but Peter Oliver is a solid back and the younger guys may surprise us. The passing game will be lethal as Degenhardt should improve over last year and the wide receivers are a very talented group. What will AA do in his sophomore year after breaking all the freshman receiving records? At Tight End Sean Morris is a wild card-as I recall he came onto the team as a highly rated recruit but did not see the field last season as a freshman. Now he is on the two-deep and I believe someone commented about there being good reports on his development
On defense I think we should be particularly strong with some standout stars (Dobbs, Whitley, et al) and depth. The biggest factor, though, may be the Chesney Effect--the guy is a tremendous coach in every aspect and has another year of his recruits on the squad. Take a look at his record at Salve Regina and Assumption and note that Year 3 was when his teams made a big move forward at both schools.
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Post by hc6774 on Mar 12, 2021 7:33:12 GMT -5
6 Why not us ? Based on pre season predictions, we will be favored in the 5 PL games.(unless we lose one, of course) I am surprised that as now of the 17 posters who have voted, more predict 4 wins than 5, assuming that some/most of these 7 posters believe we will lose in the PLC. Also somewhat surprised that I am one of the 2 who believe we will win a playoff game. Not enough optimists here. Interesting that although we got the most preseason 1st place votes, it is not the consensus. In retrospect I think it easy to pick our worst loss last season; but what was our best win?
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Mar 12, 2021 23:18:24 GMT -5
Hey--let's get some more votes in-we have more than 35 Crusader football followers, don't we? PL visitors can vote as well, of course
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Mar 13, 2021 15:30:14 GMT -5
Well, one competitor is already out of the running--the poster who predicted 0 wins for the season
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Post by thecrossisback on Mar 13, 2021 17:11:57 GMT -5
I went with 9.
1 down 8 to go!
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Post by Chu Chu on Mar 16, 2021 13:03:20 GMT -5
I think a better question is, how many games will we PLAY?
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