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 [...]

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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, [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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8 October 2009 1 Comment

The Battle In The Trenches, Part 2: Purple Haze

Author: Rob Weiss

Rob Weiss, FCS Update Through 5 games of the season, the Northern Iowa defense is only giving up 7.6 points per game. That includes holding FBS #12 Iowa to 17. The Panther defense is 5th in the country in rushing defense, allowing 65.6 yards per game.  This is the challenge that awaits North Dakota State running back [...]

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