Colgate @ Wagner

[Mvemjsunpx]

This is the biggest mismatch of the first round, IMO. Colgate is on a offensive roll, having won 7 in a row with an unstoppable offense, and is outscoring their opponents by 16 ppg despite giving up 33 ppg during the streak. The Seahawks did pound NEC favorite Albany, but haven't looked even vaguely like a playoff team otherwise. That being said, Wagner does have a chance simply because they can run the ball & Colgate's run defense is awful. Wagner's own run defense is mediocre compared to their other solid defensive stats, though, so I don't think they'll be able to slow Colgate's dual-pronged rushing attack well enough to win. The Seahawks haven't scored more than 31 points in a game this season, and I doubt 31 points will be enough to win this one.

The numbers Gavin McCarney has put up this season for Colgate are insane, particularly during the win streak. He's averaging 158.9 ypg on the ground (slightly more than his RB, Jordan McCord) over the past 7 games, and is also averaging 228.1 ypg through the air for a total of 387 ypg of total offense. That's a frightening total for a running QB.

Here's my assessment of the matchups & my pick for the game:

• • • Quarterbacks -- Colgate
      
      Running Backs - Colgate
      
      Receivers/TEs - Colgate
      
      Offensive Line - Colgate
      
      
      Defensive Line - (push)
      
      Linebackers --- Wagner
      
      Secondary ---- Wagner
      
      
      Kicking ------ Wagner
      
      Punting ------ Wagner
      
      Return Teams - Wagner
      
      Kickoffs ------ Wagner
      
      
      
      
      
      • Colgate 42-24 Wagner

[dal4018]

This is the biggest mismatch of the first round, IMO. Colgate is on a offensive roll, having won 7 in a row with an unstoppable offense, and is outscoring their opponents by 16 ppg despite giving up 33 ppg during the streak. The Seahawks did pound NEC favorite Albany, but haven't looked even vaguely like a playoff team otherwise. That being said, Wagner does have a chance simply because they can run the ball & Colgate's run defense is awful. Wagner's own run defense is mediocre compared to their other solid defensive stats, though, so I don't think they'll be able to slow Colgate's dual-pronged rushing attack well enough to win. The Seahawks haven't scored more than 31 points in a game this season, and I doubt 31 points will be enough to win this one.

The numbers Gavin McCarney has put up this season for Colgate are insane, particularly during the win streak. He's averaging 158.9 ypg on the ground (slightly more than his RB, Jordan McCord) over the past 7 games, and is also averaging 228.1 ypg through the air for a total of 387 ypg of total offense. That's a frightening total for a running QB.

Here's my assessment of the matchups & my pick for the game:

• • • Quarterbacks -- Colgate
      
      Running Backs - Colgate
      
      Receivers/TEs - Colgate
      
      Offensive Line - Colgate
      
      
      Defensive Line - (push)
      
      Linebackers --- Wagner
      
      Secondary ---- Wagner
      
      
      Kicking ------ Wagner
      
      Punting ------ Wagner
      
      Return Teams - Wagner
      
      Kickoffs ------ Wagner
      
      
      
      
      
      • Colgate 42-24 Wagner

If you think Colgate is a sinch to win this game why do give the advantage in most areas on this matchup to Wagner?Same thing you did for the CCU-BCU game.

[danefan]

I think it will be a good game, but I don't think Wagner will win.

Wagner of the first half against Albany was an abhoration.

Colgate has been playing very well of late.

If Wagner can play the way they played against Albany they can win. I just don't see that happening.

[Ivytalk]

I'll say Gate by 11, 38-27.

[LDopaPDX]

I don't know a damn thing about Wagner other than what you can see on a stat sheet.

[Mvemjsunpx]

If you think Colgate is a sinch to win this game why do give the advantage in most areas on this matchup to Wagner?Same thing you did for the CCU-BCU game.

Colgate's advantages on QB, WR, & OLine are rather large.

Wagner's defense is pretty good overall, but their run defense is barely better than average. For that reason, I don't think they'll stop Colgate. They should be able to run on the Raider defense, but if they fall behind & have to pass it's over.

[EWURanger]

Might try and catch this one if there's a link. I hadn't ever heard of Wagner prior to this year's bracket, but judging from your assessment it looks like we want them to win.


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[EWURanger]

Anyone have a time and/or link for this game?


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[kalm]

Anyone have a time and/or link for this game?


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9:00

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[SeattleGriz]

22 mph winds and 43 degrees to kick off the game.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Damn, didn't know their McCheese Bro RBs were #1 and #2 in scoring at RB... impressive.

[SeattleGriz]

Announcers said Colgate was great on offense and Wagner was great on defense...for what it is worth.

[SeattleGriz]

Wagner goes three and out.

[EWURanger]

My provider doesn't get espn3...any other options?


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[SeattleGriz]

My provider doesn't get espn3...any other options?


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I think first row sports is about the only other option.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Big pick for Wagner, gonna have the ball around the Colgate 17 after a 26 yard return.

Aaaand TD Seahawks!

[SeattleGriz]

Colgate QB pressured and he throws a pick. Wagner with the ball after a 30 yard return to their 17.

What /\ he said.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

What are those gay lines on the field, lacrosse?

[SeattleGriz]

Three and out for Colgate after great kickoff return.

Wagner ball at own 15.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Wagner's D looks good. Not impressed by either offense.

[SeattleGriz]

Wagner's D looks good. Not impressed by either offense.

I think they could be all hyped (excited) up.

[SeattleGriz]

3 and out for Wagner.

As Screaming Eagle said, neither offense looks that good yet.

Crappy punt, 'Gate with ball at their 47.

[SeattleGriz]

Colgate QB fumbles at the 20. Wag ball.

[SeattleGriz]

Wag's offensive futility continues with 3 pedestrian downs.

Colgate with ball on their 45.

Wags 7
Gate 0
4:48 left in 1st qtr.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Neither of these option teams have anything on CP. EWU will destroy either one. Also, their WRs are terrible.