16 November 2009 0 Comments

The Final Countdown 11/16

Author: Rob Weiss

Rob Weiss, FCS Update
What a great time to be a FCS football fan, eh?
We’re down to one final week to decide all 16 playoff spots. 
Here’s a breakdown of last weekends action, as well as a look at the week ahead.
1. –  Montana wrapped up the Big Sky autobid with a 38-10 win over Northern Colorado. [...]

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22 October 2009 2 Comments

Top 25 Predictions for 10/24

Author: Rob Weiss

Rob Weiss, FCS Update
1. Richmond Spiders vs. 12. Massachusetts Minutemen     
 Richmond has played quite a few close games this season.  This should be another one. Massachusetts is looking for a big win to guarantee a playoff spot. Close, but no cigar.
Richmond Spiders 27       Massachusetts Minutemen 21            
2. Montana Grizzlies at Sacramento State Hornets
Montana is still undefeated on the season. No reason [...]

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21 October 2009 1 Comment

Playoff Predictions 10/21

Author: Rob Weiss

Rob Weiss, FCS Update
Quite a few upsets this last weekend.
Autobids:
Big Sky: Montana    CAA: Richmond   MEAC: South Carolina State   MVFC: Southern Illinois   OVC: Eastern Kentucky   Patriot: Holy Cross  SoCon: Elon  Southland: Stephen F. Austin
At-large bids:
New Hampshire(2nd CAA), Villanova(3rd CAA), William and Mary(4th CAA), Appalachian State(2nd SoCon), Northern Iowa(2nd MVFC), South Dakota State(3rd MVFC), McNeese State(2nd Southland), Northern [...]

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15 October 2009 0 Comments

Spotlight shines on Orangeburg

Author: Rob Weiss

Rob Weiss, FCS Update
All eyes in the MEAC will focus on Orangeburg, SC this weekend as the Florida A&M Rattlers face the South Carolina State Bulldogs
Both teams take the field Saturday with an overall record of 4-1, and a MEAC record of 2-0. Florida A&M’s lone loss came to in-state FBS rival Miami, and SC [...]

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12 October 2009 0 Comments

Coming up this week 10/12

Author: Rob Weiss

Rob Weiss, FCS Update
The big story for this week will be a preview of the marquee match-up in the MEAC: South Carolina State vs. Florida A&M. I will be posting a breakdown of the game, as well as comments from both head coaches.
Also look for the beginning of our former FCS player profile series that [...]

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12 October 2009 0 Comments

The Battle In The Trenches, Finale: The Recap From Fargo

Author: Rob Weiss

Rob Weiss, FCS Update
I arrived in Fargo around noon on Saturday, welcomed by tempatures in the low 30s and occasional flurries.
After a few minutes of adjusting to the cold, I was offered food, drink, and some warmth by one of the best tailgating atmospheres in FCS football. I have never seen so many custom painted [...]

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