7 December 2009 0 Comments

Quarterfinal Recap

Author: Rob Weiss

Rob Weiss, FCS Update
If the first round predictions made me look educated, the quarterfinals made me look foolish. 1 out of 4, although the App St-Richmond game came down to the wire.
William and Mary 24   Southern Illinois 3
This game started out as a defensive battle. For most of the first half, W&M could not get [...]

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2 December 2009 0 Comments

2nd Round Playoff Breakdown

Author: Rob Weiss

Rob Weiss, FCS Update
In last weeks predictions I correctly picked 7 out of the 8 games. This week might be a little bit tougher as every game seems like a toss-up. Here are my thoughts on this weeks match-ups.
Stephen F. Austin @ (1) Montana
Montana has been one of the most inconsistent teams in FCS football [...]

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21 November 2009 4 Comments

First draft of final playoff predictions

Author: Rob Weiss

Rob Weiss, FCS Update
So many bubble teams lost. Here’s the first attempt….may change before selection.
1 Villanova vs. Holy Cross
SC State vs. William and Mary
Appalachian State vs. New Hampshire
4. Richmond vs. Elon
2 . Southern Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois
McNeese State vs. Weber State
South Dakota State vs. Eastern Washington
3. Montana vs. Stephen F Austin

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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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1 October 2009 2 Comments

The Rumor Mill is turning: Pioneer League applying for autobid

Author: Rob Weiss

Rob Weiss, FCS Update:
The end of November is always an exciting time in FCS football.  For 16 teams it means the beginning of a shot at the national championship.  Starting in 2010 that number will jump to 20 with the addition of automatic bids for the Big South and NEC, and 2 more at-large bids.
 
When the [...]

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