NCAA FCS (1-AA) Football Discussion Thread

[dsmil]

I think it's about time that we get a thread going for FCS football. Go Blue Hens!

The Sports Network Top 25 (10/19)

1. Richmond Spiders (131) 6-0 3,413 1
2. Montana Grizzlies (5) 6-0 3,191 3
3. Southern Illinois Salukis (1) 5-1 3,122 5
4. Villanova Wildcats 6-1 2,930 6
5. William & Mary Tribe 5-1 2,625 7
6. Northern Iowa Panthers 5-2 2,619 2
7. Elon Phoenix 5-1 2,549 8
8. Appalachian State Mountaineers 4-2 2,361 9
9. New Hampshire Wildcats 5-1 2,152 4
10. South Carolina State Bulldogs 5-1 1,949 11
11. South Dakota State Jackrabbits 5-1 1,687 14
12. McNeese State Cowboys 4-2 1,689 13
13. Jacksonville State Gamecocks 4-2 1,687 12
14. Massachusetts Minutemen 4-2 1,566 18
15. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 5-1 1,541 20
16. Weber State Wildcats 4-3 1,428 15
17. Colgate Raiders 7-0 1,264 17
18. Central Arkansas Bears 4-2 1,225 10
19. Delaware Blue Hens 5-2 977 23
20. Cal Poly Mustangs 3-3 899 19
21. Eastern Kentucky Colonels 4-2 645 24
22. Holy Cross Crusaders 5-1 479 25
23. Liberty Flames 4-2 368 NR
24. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 4-2 261 NR
25. Eastern Illinois Panthers 5-2 249 NR

[xbrokendownx]

go Nova...were a field goal away (i think) from being the only 7-0 team aside from Colgate

[TEAMRAMROD]

The only team I've seen in action is App State. Armanti Edwards is pretty fun to watch.

[dsmil]

The only team I've seen in action is App State. Armanti Edwards is pretty fun to watch.

He's not fun to watch when he's playing against your team, that's for sure

[TEAMRAMROD]

He's not fun to watch when he's playing against your team, that's for sure
Haha I bet.

[SandManTEND13]

I went to a Delaware Blue Hen game this year when I was on a college visit. I had a great time! They seemed like a good team also!

[dsmil]

I went to a Delaware Blue Hen game this year when I was on a college visit. I had a great time! They seemed like a good team also!

Yea early in the year the student section is packed. The alumni sections stay full throughout the whole year but the student attendance gets cut in half usually by the end of the year.

[SandManTEND13]

Yea early in the year the student section is packed. The alumni sections stay full throughout the whole year but the student attendance gets cut in half usually by the end of the year.
Oh really? Why is that? lack of interest?

[allisterkid]

For an undefeated team we're a bit overrated this year... our defense isn't even close to what it was last year.

Still, with my friend since first grade as starting quarterback, I've gotta pray we can have another terrific season. Go GRIZZLIES!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2864147547_92c7cf793b.jpg

[abcdefghijake]

Liberty just ran train on CCU...

[dsmil]

Oh really? Why is that? lack of interest?

At Delaware, the student section is packed early in the year because it is nice outside, and the freshmen girls come to look pretty, get drunk, and socialize. When it gets colder out, those students don't come anymore so there is less student attendance. The student section is loud at times and gives good support, but the alumni are really the people who care more about the team and continue to come to games week after week.

[newfoundmichael]

Go Eastern Illinois!

[FondestMemory]

i miss the days of youngstown state being a force.

[dsmil]

It's good to be in a league with a playoff system

[Momo32T]

Love how our football team is number one in the standings and we still struggle to get students out to games. Go Spiders!

[dsmil]

Love how our football team is number one in the standings and we still struggle to get students out to games. Go Spiders!

Nova doesn't get any either, but that's because they all have the basketball team to cheer for

[xbrokendownx]

basically, yea. when i was at Nova i think i went to 2 football games in my whole 4 years there. although, we werent as good as we are this year. i would go to some of the games this year if i was still there. not like theres anything better to do on a saturday afternoon

[zac_montucky]

For an undefeated team we're a bit overrated this year... our defense isn't even close to what it was last year.

Still, with my friend since first grade as starting quarterback, I've gotta pray we can have another terrific season. Go GRIZZLIES!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2864147547_92c7cf793b.jpg

Montana! FUCK YEAH!

[dsmil]

Delaware Football - Stadium and Flacco

[xbrokendownx]

oh if were going that route:

http://www.maxwellfootballclub.org/content/awards/westbrook_action.jpg

Brian Westbrook at Nova

weve also got howie long and brian finneran

[dsmil]

New Rankings...

1. Richmond Spiders (128) 7-0 3,433 1
2. Montana Grizzlies (7) 7-0 3,255 2
3. Southern Illinois Salukis (2) 6-1 3,165 3
4. Villanova Wildcats (1) 7-1 3,013 4
5. William & Mary Tribe 6-1 2,797 5
6. Elon Phoenix 6-1 2,619 7
7. Appalachian State Mountaineers 5-2 2,536 8
8. New Hampshire Wildcats 6-1 2,386 9
9. South Dakota State Jackrabbits 6-1 2,279 11
10. South Carolina State Bulldogs (1) 6-1 2,105 10
11. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 6-1 1,915 15
12. Northern Iowa Panthers 5-3 1,845 6
13. McNeese State Cowboys 5-2 1,824 13
14. Weber State Wildcats 5-3 1,566 16
15. Central Arkansas Bears 5-2 1,443 18
16. Delaware Blue Hens 5-2 1,220 19
17. Holy Cross Crusaders 6-1 985 22
18. Cal Poly Mustangs 4-3 970 20
19. Massachusetts Minutemen 4-3 866 14
20. Eastern Illinois Panthers 6-2 798 25
21. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 5-2 703 24
22. Jacksonville State Gamecocks 4-3 689 13
23. Liberty Flames 5-2 666 23
24. Colgate Raiders 7-1 509 17
25. Prairie View A&M Panthers 5-1 269 NR

[xbrokendownx]

Nova gets a first place vote, nice

huge game against Richmond next week

[allisterkid]

Nova gets a first place vote, nice

huge game against Richmond next week

Who'd you guys lose to?

The Griz used to start the season with a loss often, because we'd start against decent teams like Iowa, but now they like just taking a cake schedule so they can go undefeated and look better than they are. I feel like our Big Sky Conference schedule is pretty easy each year though.

[AshesAshes]

Who'd you guys lose to?

The Griz used to start the season with a loss often, because we'd start against decent teams like Iowa, but now they like just taking a cake schedule so they can go undefeated and look better than they are. I feel like our Big Sky Conference schedule is pretty easy each year though.

Big Sky is pretty weak but Weber State is awesome and hopefully we beat you guys saturday

[xbrokendownx]

Nova lost to New Hampshire at their place by 4..it was a great game

[allisterkid]

Big Sky is pretty weak but Weber State is awesome and hopefully we beat you guys saturday

You guys were pretty tough last year. I don't really remember it too well... didn't you guys have a pretty sweet white running back or something?

[AshesAshes]

You guys were pretty tough last year. I don't really remember it too well... didn't you guys have a pretty sweet white running back or something?

We beat you guys ending your 25 game winning streak than you beat us in the playoffs. We're pretty pass heavy now but Trevyn Smith ran all over you guys that game

[AshesAshes]

You guys were pretty tough last year. I don't really remember it too well... didn't you guys have a pretty sweet white running back or something?

We beat you guys ending your 25 game winning streak than you beat us in the playoffs. We're pretty pass heavy now but Trevyn Smith ran all over you guys that game

[allisterkid]

We beat you guys ending your 25 game winning streak than you beat us in the playoffs. We're pretty pass heavy now but Trevyn Smith ran all over you guys that game

I remember now. I thought we'd lose to you guys maybe in the playoffs. Once we got past you guys, however, I thought Richmond was gonna be faaar easier than they were in the championship. Last year was a fun season. We're still a pretty good team, but not as good as last year. The defense was so awesome last year. I do still like our offense. Watch our quarterback, Andrew Selle, this week and tell me what ya think of him. He's been splitting snaps this year, but I think he deserves to just be full time quarterback, and I don't think it's just bias cause I grew up with the kid.

[dsmil]

New Rankings 11/3

1. Richmond Spiders (123) 8-0 3,481 1
2. Montana Grizzlies (9) 8-0 3,299 2
3. Southern Illinois Salukis (7) 7-1 3,218 3
4. Villanova Wildcats (1) 7-1 3,039 4
5. William & Mary Tribe 7-1 2,834 5
6. Elon Phoenix 7-1 2,783 6
7. Appalachian State Mountaineers (1) 6-2 2,677 7
8. New Hampshire Wildcats 7-1 2,508 8
9. South Dakota State Jackrabbits 7-1 2,428 9
10. South Carolina State Bulldogs (1) 7-1 2,224 10
11. Northern Iowa Panthers 5-3 1,968 12
12. McNeese State Cowboys 6-2 1,967 13
13. Holy Cross Crusaders 7-1 1,571 17
14. Eastern Illinois Panthers 7-2 1,388 20
15. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 6-2 1,248 11
16. Liberty Flames 6-2 1,117 23
17. Jacksonville State Gamecocks 5-3 1,091 22
18. Colgate Raiders 8-1 975 24
19. Weber State Wildcats 5-4 917 14
20. Central Arkansas Bears 5-3 723 15
21. Eastern Washington Eagles 6-3 634 NR
22. Prairie View A&M Panthers 5-1 612 25
23. Delaware Blue Hens 5-3 506 16
24. Florida A&M Rattlers 6-2 489 NR
25. Lafayette Leopards 7-1 379 NR

[xbrokendownx]

Nova vs. Richmond this week basically for 1st in the CAA

[dsmil]

Should be a good game. I would think Richmond should lose at some point this year considering how close they've been. They got an AP Top 25 vote which is pretty cool.

[xbrokendownx]

Nova beats Richmond on their field! woooo baby

[dsmil]

Nova beats Richmond on their field! woooo baby

Good to see Richmond finally lose, although UD and JMU should have done the job awhile ago

[fightinirish217]

It's all about the Fordham Rams baby!

/sarcasm

Ugh...

[dsmil]

November 9th Rankings



1. Southern Illinois (35) 2156
2. Villanova (27) 2145
3. Montana (27) 2095
4. Richmond 1932
5. William & Mary (1) 1891
6. Elon 1799
7. Appalachian St. 1694
8. New Hampshire 1666
9. South Carolina St. 1444
10. McNeese St. 1425
11. Northern Iowa 1335
12. South Dakota St. 1238
13. Holy Cross 928
14. Stephen F. Austin 896
15. Eastern Illinois 874
16. Liberty 857
17. Jacksonville St. 783
18. Eastern Washington 749
19. Weber St. 539
20. Delaware 536
21. Lafayette 521
22. Florida A&M 360
23. Montana St. 248
24. Prairie View A&M 228
25. Texas St. 214
Others receiving votes (minimum of 5 votes): Southeastern Louisiana (42), Colgate (35), Central Arkansas (26), Northern Arizona (18), Massachusetts (16), Pennsylvania (16), Eastern Kentucky (8), Harvard (6), James Madison (6), UC Davis (5).

[xbrokendownx]

boooo Nova should be #1

[allisterkid]

I know it was an ugly game, but I don't see why we drop a spot when the number 1 team wins and we were number 2 and are still undefeated. Plus, 0-10 Idaho State is not near as bad as advertised this season.

[dsmil]

11/16 Sports Network Poll

Team (First-place votes) Record Points Previous Rank
1. Southern Illinois Salukis (49) 9-1 3,278 1
2. Villanova Wildcats (38) 9-1 3,225 3
3. Montana Grizzlies (45) 10-0 3,145 2
4. Richmond Spiders 9-1 2,950 4
5. William & Mary Tribe 9-1 2,864 5
6. Appalachian State Mountaineers (3) 8-2 2,806 7
7. South Carolina State Bulldogs (2) 9-1 2,381 9
8. McNeese State Cowboys 8-2 2,333 10
9. Northern Iowa Panthers 7-3 2,132 11
10. Elon Phoenix 8-2 2,094 6
11. New Hampshire Wildcats 8-2 2,059 8
12. South Dakota State Jackrabbits 7-3 1,710 12
13. Holy Cross Crusaders 9-1 1,702 13
14. Eastern Illinois Panthers 8-2 1,577 14
15. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 8-2 1,532 15
16. Liberty Flames 8-2 1,346 16
17. Jacksonville State Gamecocks 7-3 1,245 17
18. Eastern Washington Eagles 7-3 1,099 18
19. Weber State Wildcats 6-4 1,010 19
20. Prairie View A&M Panthers 7-1 880 21
21. Lafayette Leopards 8-2 602 20
22. Colgate Raiders 9-2 599 24
23. Montana State Bobcats 7-3 383 NR
24. Penn Quakers 7-2 367 NR
25. Delaware Blue Hens 6-4 313 23

[xbrokendownx]

Nova demolished Towson this past weekend

[dsmil]

Nova demolished Towson this past weekend


If you're looking for a laugh, look up Towson's QB numbers this year...

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/teams/stats?teamId=119

[xbrokendownx]

hahaha theyve had 7 different guys attempt a pass? wtf?

and how is the main guy's rating so high with 5 TD and 12 picks? i assume they calculate QB rating different in college

[bigmike]

hahaha theyve had 7 different guys attempt a pass? wtf?

and how is the main guy's rating so high with 5 TD and 12 picks? i assume they calculate QB rating different in college
100 rating in college is actually pretty bad. It is done differently than the NFL qb rating (which statistically is unnecessarily complicated and not that great of a measure). Like, it's brutally hard to calculate.

[xbrokendownx]

ahh OK yea, thats what i figured

[xbrokendownx]

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nova/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/playoff-bracket.pdf


heres the playoff bracket

Nova gets a 2 seed

[dsmil]

Nova/New Hampshire 2nd round could be interesting

[allisterkid]

cxmzgAFKgDI

[xbrokendownx]

bring on UNH! we'll avenge our first loss

[dsmil]

Good to see the CAA teams dominating...definitely rooting for UNH, W&M, and Richmond this weekend. Too bad there isn't any tv coverage for anything.

[dsmil]

Semifinals are set...Appalachian St. vs. Montana and William & Mary vs. Villanova....what a great game between Richmond and Appalachian St. by the way

[xbrokendownx]

pretty surprised App state beat Richmond...looked like a good game though, but i was hoping for 3 CAA teams in the final 4

go Nova! i may try to get down to the game saturday

[dsmil]

Richmond got very outplayed in the fourth quarter other than a play like the Saints did yesterday where the Richmond player took the ball away from the kick returner and scored. But in the end, App St. drove right down the field, and the Richmond coach never used his timeouts, so App St. was able to score without any time for Richmond to do anything

[Tyler Vagyler]

What are the match ups in the semis....I know the 4 teams but I don't play who is playing who

[xbrokendownx]

Nova vs. William and Mary, App State vs. Montana

[J.C.]

Pulling for W&M tonight. Grew up with Donald (DJ) McAuley, their leading receiver.

[xbrokendownx]

lets go Nova! cant believe that 98 yard TD for WMU

[xbrokendownx]

Nova football to the title game!

[allisterkid]

Montanaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaa
Grizzlieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees

[Knatuhlee]

Montanaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaa
Grizzlieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees

yeah yeahhhhhaaaaa!!!! how about that game today! were goin to TN!
the game was soooo effing cold. but so freaking worth it!!
god i love griz football!

[xbrokendownx]

bring it on, Grizzlies!

[allisterkid]

yeah yeahhhhhaaaaa!!!! how about that game today! were goin to TN!
the game was soooo effing cold. but so freaking worth it!!
god i love griz football!

It's a great thing being a part of this football program. Our quarterback went to high school with me in Billings and he was at the house party I just got home from! Love the kid, and love this program. What year are you in? I'm a senior, but I have another or so still to go next year.

Do we like the same music? All the girls I know here like really shitty music... but most of the girls here are pretty attractive.

bring it on, Grizzlies!

Come on dude, you guys have a prestigious enough basketball program as it is. Let Montana have it's glory in some form.

[dsmil]

Go Grizz, because winning the title means a lot more for their school than it does for dumb 'Nova

[xbrokendownx]

lol "dumb Nova"

keep hatin!

[allisterkid]

Boooooooooooooo dumb Nova. Goooo Grizzlies!!!

Go America's Team.

http://www.absolutepunk.net/gallery/files/1/2/1/3/griz.jpg

Griz.

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[Knatuhlee]

Montana!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wroteurname]

Nova to Big East football after the Big Ten steals Pitt and Syracuse?

[COTA]

Nice. Villanova takes the lead.

[COTA]

Congrats to Villanova!

[xbrokendownx]

National Champs! what a great accomplishment for the school

[xbrokendownx]

Nova to Big East football after the Big Ten steals Pitt and Syracuse?




doubt it. our stadium isnt big enough