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Post by efg72 on Nov 17, 2022 19:37:16 GMT -5
Perhaps hoops
But not many can stop them
We won but we never stopped them
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Nov 17, 2022 19:57:21 GMT -5
Fordham punted 5 times do I guess we stopped them a few times
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Post by efg72 on Nov 17, 2022 21:01:20 GMT -5
Ky we gave up 52
We did beat them in a great game, but few on this board want to play them again, especially without Dobbs
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Nov 17, 2022 21:16:07 GMT -5
Fordham is not going to win the national championship. But they absolutely would have a legit chance to win an opening round game and get revenge against us in Worcester. I'd have them 60/40 beating St. Francis, 35/65 against Delaware and 50-50 against UNH in a hypothetical Round of 24 game...likely feeding into Worcester in either case.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Nov 17, 2022 21:19:23 GMT -5
Fordham’s defense would prevent them from going far, especially if they have to go west in mid December wher even DeMorat would struggle I think the FargoDome could potentially give DeMorat some problems. If Fordham had just a "good" defense for PL standards they'd have a fighting chance to beat anyone in the field and get to Frisco. Even with their horrendous D now, I could see them making the quarters. And Conlin's not a great coach, either.
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Post by efg72 on Nov 17, 2022 21:21:16 GMT -5
NY Crusader So how do you predict we will do then-
I think with the right match ups HC and Fordham can get to the qtrs and possibly semis all because of their offense
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Nov 17, 2022 21:25:48 GMT -5
So how do you predict we will do then- I think with the right match ups HC and Fordham can get to the qtrs and possibly semis all because of their offense Totally agree. I don't think we'll be badly overmatched in the trenches by anyone outside of maybe NDSU. We showed in Brookings and Philadelphia that we can hang with the best of the best at this level. Any given Saturday we'll have a chance to beat just about anyone in the field if we play well. No one in the CAA outright scares me, although I'd have as us SLIGHT dogs against either W&M, Richmond or Delaware. Flip a coin against Elon and slight faves against UNH. Put it this way -- I wouldn't be surprised either way when it comes to the result of our Round of 16 game in Worcester (assuming a seed and bye). And if we win, I expect us to battle four full quarters against whoever we face next.
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Post by cruskater31 on Nov 17, 2022 21:45:24 GMT -5
At least we only have D1 wins. Weber and UIW both have non-counter wins.
Hopefully going to do some channel flipping on Saturday to see the Brawl of the Wild, the NDSU game, and the Sac State game. Too bad the CAA is on Flo and not ESPN+. I'll have a better idea of how we fare after watching some of that. Mont. State and Sac State's defenses do not scare me. Sac State has a similar offense as us it seems but with a two QB system. We might have to play 4 linemen vs Skattebo their RB but their QB passing (good QB slithering like Sluka) does not seem threatening. We shall see!
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Post by hcpride on Nov 18, 2022 6:28:49 GMT -5
So how do you predict we will do then- I think with the right match ups HC and Fordham can get to the qtrs and possibly semis all because of their offense Totally agree. I don't think we'll be badly overmatched in the trenches by anyone outside of maybe NDSU. We showed in Brookings and Philadelphia that we can hang with the best of the best at this level. Any given Saturday we'll have a chance to beat just about anyone in the field if we play well. No one in the CAA outright scares me, although I'd have as us SLIGHT dogs against either W&M, Richmond or Delaware. Flip a coin against Elon and slight faves against UNH. Put it this way -- I wouldn't be surprised either way when it comes to the result of our Round of 16 game in Worcester (assuming a seed and bye). And if we win, I expect us to battle four full quarters against whoever we face next. Although currently ranked above CAA members William and Mary, Richmond, Elon, Delaware, and UNH in the most recent Coaches Poll, I think they’d formidable opponents for us (2nd Round). Mostly because I think we’re a bit weaker than last year’s squad (given our current injury status) and they are about as strong as Nova was when we played them last year.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Nov 18, 2022 7:24:46 GMT -5
I wouldn't say we're weaker than last year's squad. I'd say we have more question marks on defense than we did last season. Offense has absolutely continued to improve each of the last 3 seasons (spring '21, fall '21, '22) and the pressure will be on this group this postseason. And of course our special teams unit is amongst the best, if not the best in the country, at the FCS level.
If we could somehow combine this year's offense with last year's defense (with Dobbs), we'd be a legit contender to get to Frisco IMO.
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Post by hc1998 on Nov 18, 2022 12:30:26 GMT -5
I was sarcastically trumpeting what many on here say, without looking at our warts...yes Bryant may be the #5 passing offense in the country, but its against inferior competition (same with Fordham although that offense may translate to any league)...so we can't hang our hat on the fact that the #5 team carved us up. Others also say this team finds a way to win, and there is certainly value to that, but the flip side is that we also were very close to losing a number of games. This team is very fun, and had an impressive season, but it is easy to see how a skeptic may not value our product as highly as we do. Carved us up? Did you turn the game off at halftime? Is there another way to define 184 passing yards and 3 TD's in one quarter?
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Post by cruskater31 on Nov 18, 2022 19:40:53 GMT -5
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Post by efg72 on Nov 18, 2022 20:36:45 GMT -5
football-fcs flag STAN BECTON | NCAA.COM | NOVEMBER 17, 2022
6 crucial FCS championship contests to watch in Week 12 of the 2022 season
COOPER KUPP’S TOP FCS PLAYOFF HIGHLIGHTS AT EASTERN WASHINGTON SHARE
The final week of the FCS regular season is here and there's a lot a stake. In lieu of the traditional FCS game of the week, here are six games with championship implications that you should watch in Week 12.
6 crucial championship contests to watch in Week 12
Saint Francis (PA) at Merrimack | Sat. Nov. 19 | 12 p.m. ET
Saint Francis has already won the NEC's automatic qualifying bid, but the Red Flash haven't won the NEC's championship yet. That's because both Saint Francis and Merrimack are 6-0 in conference play.
While Merrimack is ineligible for the FCS playoffs due to reclassification rules, it can still win the NEC title outright if it wins a head-to-head contest in Week 12. Saint Francis and Merrimack's game is practically the NEC championship game.
AUTO-BIDS: We're tracking every FCS automatic qualifying bid and scenario
Howard at Morgan State | Sat. Nov. 19 | 12 p.m. ET
North Carolina Central has already secured the MEAC's Celebration Bowl berth, but Howard still has a chance to win a share of the MEAC title with a Week 12 win. The Bison have only won two MEAC titles in the program's history, with their last MEAC championship coming in 1993.
On the other side, Morgan State has a chance to rise from the worst MEAC football program last year to the conference's second-best program with a win. It would be a resounding improvement in head coach Damon Wilson's first year, as the Bears would finish with a winning record in conference play.
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William & Mary at Richmond | Sat. Nov. 19 | 12 p.m. ET
William & Mary and Richmond play in one of the oldest rivalries in college in the Capital Cup. This year's Capital Cup has high stakes.
While the Tribe and Spiders won't be playing solely for the CAA championship — New Hampshire could still win the conference title — the game will determine the conference championship result. Richmond wins the CAA championship with a win. William & Mary wins the CAA championship with a win and some help.
Beyond conference implications, the winner of William & Mary and Richmond's game will be in play for a seed in the FCS playoffs.
SEEDS: The importance of a top seed in the FCS playoffs, explained
Dayton at Davidson | Sat. Nov. 19 | 1 p.m. ET
An automatic qualifying bid is on the line when Dayton visits Davidson. The winner of the game secures the Pioneer Football League automatic bid, while the loser likely misses the playoffs. A win for Davidson means three straight playoff appearances.
Neither team will win the PFL title outright with a win. St. Thomas has already clinched at least a share of the conference title and will win it outright with a Week 12 win. However, St. Thomas is ineligible for the FCS playoffs due to reclassification rules, meaning Dayton-Davidson is for all the playoff marbles.
MOVEMENT: How the 2022 ASUN-WAC bid works and more from FCS conference realignment
North Carolina A&T at Gardner-Webb | Sat. Nov. 19 | 1:30 p.m. ET
The Big South title and an automatic bid to the FCS playoffs are on the line when North Carolina A&T battles Gardner-Webb. Both teams are undefeated in Big South play, making Week 12's game practically a conference championship game.
It's North Carolina A&T's second and final year in the Big South, and the Aggies could leave the conference as champions. Meanwhile, Gardner-Webb hasn't won the conference's championship since winning back-to-back titles in 2002-2003.
HBCU POWER RANKINGS: See Week 12's HBCU football power rankings
Montana at Montana State | Sat. Nov. 19 | 2 p.m. ET
It's harder to make the Brawl of the Wild, one of the best rivalries in the FCS, bigger than it already is. Yet, 2022's edition might achieve the feat thanks to College GameDay being in town and the stakes.
When Montana plays Montana State, FCS playoff implications will be on the line. Montana State could win the Big Sky conference championship outright and a top-two seed in the FCS playoffs with a win and a Sacramento State loss.
BRAWL OF THE WILD: Here are some top moments from the Montana-Montana State rivalry.
Meanwhile, a win for Montana almost guarantees the Grizzlies an at-large bid to the playoffs. A loss will place Montana on the playoff bubble and could see the Grizzlies miss the playoffs.
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Post by hcpride on Nov 18, 2022 20:39:18 GMT -5
Nice article and this is their ‘con’ regarding Fordham: “Fordham may finish the season 9-2, but it will not have a win against a team with a winning record. Fordham's defense ranks in the bottom half of the FCS in scoring and total defense. Despite a prolific offense, a leaky defense and a poor strength of schedule keep the Rams out of the playoffs.” And pro: “Fordham will finish the season 9-2 with a win in Week 12, with just one loss against an FCS opponent. In that loss, the Rams pushed a Holy Cross team that will receive a seed in the FCS playoffs to overtime. Even Fordham's FCS loss was close, losing by a touchdown to Ohio. Fordham also has a top-two Walter Payton Award candidate. With an at-large bid, the Rams would bring star power to the playoffs.”
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Post by hchoops on Nov 18, 2022 20:45:49 GMT -5
Star power works for the power conferences. I believe that DeMorat’s name will not put any extra fannies in the seats
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Post by HC92 on Nov 18, 2022 21:07:47 GMT -5
I hope Fordham makes it. I hope Fordham is on the other side of the bracket. I do not like green eggs and ham.
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Post by longsuffering on Nov 18, 2022 21:13:23 GMT -5
I hope the Fordham Faithful are rooting as hard for the Rams as HC fans are.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Nov 18, 2022 21:24:41 GMT -5
Star power works for the power conferences. I believe that DeMorat’s name will not put any extra fannies in the seats He put more fannies in the seats in Fitton than any opposing QB since Doug Flutie, though.
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 18, 2022 21:28:38 GMT -5
To credit that crowd to DeMorat is, IMO, a serious error. The fannies were put in the seats by this Holy Cross team led by Sluka and countless other Saders.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Nov 18, 2022 21:47:38 GMT -5
To credit that crowd to DeMorat is, IMO, a serious error. The fannies were put in the seats by this Holy Cross team led by Sluka and countless other Saders. I was being hyperbolic.
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Post by hchoops on Nov 18, 2022 21:50:41 GMT -5
Star power works for the power conferences. I believe that DeMorat’s name will not put any extra fannies in the seats He put more fannies in the seats in Fitton than any opposing QB since Doug Flutie, though. Maybe, but that was for a championship and a guaranteed NCAA bid, maybe high seed. Who has heard of him outside this northeast area.? I just do not see the NCAA giving Fordham a bid for DeMorat’s “star power.”
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 18, 2022 21:58:54 GMT -5
Fair enough...exaggeration to make a point. I believe that it would be good for the PL (and thus for HC) if Fordham made the post-season. However, I disagree with those who extend endless praise on DeMorat (as good an athlete as he may well be) while overlooking all that the HC team accomplished collectively and individually.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Nov 18, 2022 22:32:17 GMT -5
I think maybe a few fans were motivated by seeing a visiting team with the second best quarterback in the conference, but the Crusaders were the real draw.
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Post by sader1970 on Nov 19, 2022 5:32:58 GMT -5
There probably weren’t many fans from Worcester coming to see DeMorat but there undoubtedly were some NFL scouts in the stands watching him and both teams.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Nov 19, 2022 8:16:49 GMT -5
He put more fannies in the seats in Fitton than any opposing QB since Doug Flutie, though. Maybe, but that was for a championship and a guaranteed NCAA bid, maybe high seed. Who has heard of him outside this northeast area.? I just do not see the NCAA giving Fordham a bid for DeMorat’s “star power.”They won't, nor should they. I think the committee will once again do a great job and ensure the most qualified teams are represented. It's a tougher bubble than most years in the 24-team era so Fordham may need some help.
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