Big Sky Power Rankings 9-22

[SuperHornet]

Even though I've never been there, in this case, call me Mr. Mizzou: SHOW me that ISU is actually better over the course of an entire season. Show me that they're not still the embarrassment they've been over the last decade or more. It's gonna take a whole lot more than a flash-in-the-pan pre-season that saw the Bungles get ONE WIN, and THAT against a D-II. Sure, they played two FBS games, but if ISU was truly "better," they should have at least shown up at those games vice getting blown out of both. Utah and Utah State are not in the SEC....

[SDHornet]

Even though I've never been there, in this case, call me Mr. Mizzou: SHOW me that ISU is actually better over the course of an entire season. Show me that they're not still the embarrassment they've been over the last decade or more. It's gonna take a whole lot more than a flash-in-the-pan pre-season that saw the Bungles get ONE WIN, and THAT against a D-II. Sure, they played two FBS games, but if ISU was truly "better," they should have at least shown up at those games vice getting blown out of both. Utah and Utah State are not in the SEC....

Means nothing if the Hornets don't take care of business. This is a game the Hornets "should" win, doesn't me it's a guarantee. ISU has some weapons.

[grizzaholic]

HEY SH....My local brewery is currently making a decent RootBeer.

When you arriving?

[SuperHornet]

The only trip I'm taking out of Lodi any time soon is next week's Royal Rangers National Rangers Ministry Camp in Wamic, OR, next weekend. My pocketbook is tapped after signing up for that.

I'd DEFINITELY be willing to try a new root beer if I can ever get the cash to make a road trip by myself beyond Sac/Reno (Sirens/Lodi track/National Pole Vault Summit)....

[kalm]

The only trip I'm taking out of Lodi any time soon is next week's Royal Rangers National Rangers Ministry Camp in Wamic, OR, next weekend. My pocketbook is tapped after signing up for that.

I'd DEFINITELY be willing to try a new root beer if I can ever get the cash to make a road trip by myself beyond Sac/Reno (Sirens/Lodi track/National Pole Vault Summit)....

I think CS.com should crowd source an SH trip to Cheney for the Montana game. I think we all owe him that.

[EWURanger]

Good grief. How can UNC be this bad?

[biobengal]

Strange game in Pocatello.

Safron is 16-16 passing (220 passer rating) with 60 yards rushing and losing.

ISU had three trips inside the 5 and came away with just 10 points. .

Strange.

[biobengal]

Safron 18-18

[EWURanger]

Safron 18-18

Did ISU get some defensive points?

[EWURanger]

SHOW me that ISU is actually better over the course of an entire season.

Well, they're showing it in this game, in any case.

[EWURanger]

30-17 Bungles in the 4th.

[Grizalltheway]

1. Eastern Washington
2. Montana State
3. Sac State
4. Montana
5. Cal Poly
6. Northern Arizona
7. UC Davis
8. Idaho State
9. North Dakota
10. Weber State
11. Southern Utah
12. Portland State
13. Northern Colorado

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Even though I've never been there, in this case, call me Mr. Mizzou: SHOW me that ISU is actually better over the course of an entire season. Show me that they're not still the embarrassment they've been over the last decade or more. It's gonna take a whole lot more than a flash-in-the-pan pre-season that saw the Bungles get ONE WIN, and THAT against a D-II. Sure, they played two FBS games, but if ISU was truly "better," they should have at least shown up at those games vice getting blown out of both. Utah and Utah State are not in the SEC....

Derp.

[EWURanger]

1. Eastern Washington
2. Montana State
3. Sac State
4. Montana
5. Cal Poly
6. Northern Arizona
7. UC Davis
8. Idaho State
9. North Dakota
10. Weber State
11. Southern Utah
12. Portland State
13. Northern Colorado

Yeah, shame on me. I thought Sac might actually be decent this year. Who knew they'd blow it to the Bungles?

[Grizalltheway]

Yeah, shame on me. I thought Sac might actually be decent this year. Who knew they'd blow it to the Bungles?

All in good fun.

[SuperHornet]

Even though I've never been there, in this case, call me Mr. Mizzou: SHOW me that ISU is actually better over the course of an entire season. Show me that they're not still the embarrassment they've been over the last decade or more. It's gonna take a whole lot more than a flash-in-the-pan pre-season that saw the Bungles get ONE WIN, and THAT against a D-II. Sure, they played two FBS games, but if ISU was truly "better," they should have at least shown up at those games vice getting blown out of both. Utah and Utah State are not in the SEC....

Derp.

Nice how you come in AFTER the fact. SO I blew it. At least I had the guts to go out on a limb BEFORE the game.

[Sapper]

Idaho State will be harder than Menlo?

Perhaps, but not by much. Sac wins BIG. In fact, I'm STILL seeing 9-3 (future losses to the Montanas) with decisive wins over all others save for CP, which will be more of a close win. But contrary to my fellow Hornet fans, I'm seeing the weak opening schedule as justification for us being the rare 9-3 playoff snub. We'll be seen as not having "played anybody."

Ya you nailed that one....
ISU 44 SAC 20

[biobengal]

Nice how you come in AFTER the fact. SO I blew it. At least I had the guts to go out on a limb BEFORE the game.

Guts?



WTF?

[SuperHornet]

You guys earned that win, bio. You and your compatriots have bragging rights this year.

My point, though, is that if you're going to open your mouth on the Internet (or even in person amongst your friends), you have to do it BEFORE the game. You have to run the risk of looking stupid. If you don't speak up until AFTER, you look even MORE stupid.

That, of course, does not apply to YOU, bio. You have been respectful throughout the entire process, even where certain EWU fans (though definitely not all) have just been looking for a good laugh....

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Derp.

Nice how you come in AFTER the fact. SO I blew it. At least I had the guts to go out on a limb BEFORE the game.

You didn't go out on a limb, you jumped out of the tree and landed on your face.

FWIW, I did pick Sac to win this game in the BSC challenge, but like others, figured it would be a close game. I guess I forgot that Sears is now your head coach.

[SDHornet]

You guys earned that win, bio. You and your compatriots have bragging rights this year.

My point, though, is that if you're going to open your mouth on the Internet (or even in person amongst your friends), you have to do it BEFORE the game. You have to run the risk of looking stupid. If you don't speak up until AFTER, you look even MORE stupid.

That, of course, does not apply to YOU, bio. You have been respectful throughout the entire process, even where certain EWU fans (though definitely not all) have just been looking for a good laugh....

You're an idiot, shut up and go away. If you actually followed the Hornets at all you would know that the defense has been horrid for the past 4+ seasons now. Any team that can throw the ball well will have no problem moving the ball against us this season. That has been the case every season in the recent past.

[SDHornet]

Nice how you come in AFTER the fact. SO I blew it. At least I had the guts to go out on a limb BEFORE the game.

You didn't go out on a limb, you jumped out of the tree and landed on your face.

FWIW, I did pick Sac to win this game in the BSC challenge, but like others, figured it would be a close game. I guess I forgot that Sears is now your head coach.

Silver lining with this (and many more upcoming losses) is that no way will a competent AD give him the permanent gig.

[AZGrizFan]

Now that the non-conference schedule is over for most of the Big Sky teams, we all can concentrate on the conference slate and who will represent the conference in the playoffs (and how many). Also, many of the unanswered questions surrounding the teams will soon be answered. Here are this week's Big Sky power rankings (last week in parenthesis). As usual, all are my opinion only and should make for some good discussion.

1. Eastern Washington (1)---The Eagles used some magic to escape from Montana State with a win last weekend. Hopefully they did not use all their magic this early. This weekend they hit the road again with a game at UC-Davis.

2. Montana State (3)---So close but no win best describes the Bobcats loss last weekend to Eastern Washington. They put up a great fight but could not win it. This weekend, they bring in North Dakota.

3. Montana (2)---The Grizzlies threw a scare in to the defending national champs North Dakota State only to fall in the second half. They return home this weekend, playing the other Bears team, Northern Colorado.

4. Sacramento State (4)---The Hornets actually did what great teams do against the inferior ones, jumping on Menlo College early and not letting up. Things will get tougher, especially this weekend as they go to Idaho State.

5. Northern Arizona (5)---The Lumberjacks took one on the short end last week as they returned as the losers from South Dakota. Perplexing loss but a chance to get the conference slate going with a game at home against Cal Poly.

6. Southern Utah (6)---The Thunderbirds played FBS Fresno State close for most of the first half, then lost focus and the game in the second half. They begin conference play this weekend at home against Weber State.

7. Cal Poly (9)---The Mustangs finally woke up from their season starting slumber with a resounding performance at home against Portland State. Hopefully things will continue in the good with a game at Northern Arizona.

8. Weber State (7)---The Wildcats could not get over the hump last weekend at Stephen F Austin, but their games have all been close. They hope for close wins this weekend as they start the season at Southern Utah.

9. UC-Davis (8)---The Aggies took last weekend off from their busy season to get healthy and able to play. They start the conference season by welcoming the strong Eastern Washington team to their home field.

10. North Dakota (13)---North Dakota brought in the CAA's own Stony Brook team and dispatched them back home with a strong defensive win. They are winning which does look good. If they can keep it up at Montana State, that would be something.

11. Idaho State (11)---The Bengals also took last week off for rest and relaxation to prepare for the conference season. They start at home this weekend against Sacramento State.

12. Portland State (10)---The Vikings incredibly stumbled last week at Cal Poly, losing big on the road. They will need to find their good performance soon. They do get this weekend off to try to regroup.

13. Northern Colorado (12)---The Bears hit the road last weekend, taking a loss at Missouri Valley's Northern Iowa team. Things definitely don't get any better for them starting the season as they go back on the road at Montana.

RECAP: 1-3 in a group, 4-13 in another group.

You gonna jump ISU above Montana this week, JALMOND?

[JALMOND]

Now that the non-conference schedule is over for most of the Big Sky teams, we all can concentrate on the conference slate and who will represent the conference in the playoffs (and how many). Also, many of the unanswered questions surrounding the teams will soon be answered. Here are this week's Big Sky power rankings (last week in parenthesis). As usual, all are my opinion only and should make for some good discussion.

1. Eastern Washington (1)---The Eagles used some magic to escape from Montana State with a win last weekend. Hopefully they did not use all their magic this early. This weekend they hit the road again with a game at UC-Davis.

2. Montana State (3)---So close but no win best describes the Bobcats loss last weekend to Eastern Washington. They put up a great fight but could not win it. This weekend, they bring in North Dakota.

3. Montana (2)---The Grizzlies threw a scare in to the defending national champs North Dakota State only to fall in the second half. They return home this weekend, playing the other Bears team, Northern Colorado.

4. Sacramento State (4)---The Hornets actually did what great teams do against the inferior ones, jumping on Menlo College early and not letting up. Things will get tougher, especially this weekend as they go to Idaho State.

5. Northern Arizona (5)---The Lumberjacks took one on the short end last week as they returned as the losers from South Dakota. Perplexing loss but a chance to get the conference slate going with a game at home against Cal Poly.

6. Southern Utah (6)---The Thunderbirds played FBS Fresno State close for most of the first half, then lost focus and the game in the second half. They begin conference play this weekend at home against Weber State.

7. Cal Poly (9)---The Mustangs finally woke up from their season starting slumber with a resounding performance at home against Portland State. Hopefully things will continue in the good with a game at Northern Arizona.

8. Weber State (7)---The Wildcats could not get over the hump last weekend at Stephen F Austin, but their games have all been close. They hope for close wins this weekend as they start the season at Southern Utah.

9. UC-Davis (8)---The Aggies took last weekend off from their busy season to get healthy and able to play. They start the conference season by welcoming the strong Eastern Washington team to their home field.

10. North Dakota (13)---North Dakota brought in the CAA's own Stony Brook team and dispatched them back home with a strong defensive win. They are winning which does look good. If they can keep it up at Montana State, that would be something.

11. Idaho State (11)---The Bengals also took last week off for rest and relaxation to prepare for the conference season. They start at home this weekend against Sacramento State.

12. Portland State (10)---The Vikings incredibly stumbled last week at Cal Poly, losing big on the road. They will need to find their good performance soon. They do get this weekend off to try to regroup.

13. Northern Colorado (12)---The Bears hit the road last weekend, taking a loss at Missouri Valley's Northern Iowa team. Things definitely don't get any better for them starting the season as they go back on the road at Montana.

RECAP: 1-3 in a group, 4-13 in another group.

You gonna jump ISU above Montana this week, JALMOND?

I don't know.

I do know I'm not moving Portland State above ISU. You all would kill me.

[cats2506]

Now that the non-conference schedule is over for most of the Big Sky teams, we all can concentrate on the conference slate and who will represent the conference in the playoffs (and how many). Also, many of the unanswered questions surrounding the teams will soon be answered. Here are this week's Big Sky power rankings (last week in parenthesis). As usual, all are my opinion only and should make for some good discussion.

1. Eastern Washington (1)---The Eagles used some magic to escape from Montana State with a win last weekend. Hopefully they did not use all their magic this early. This weekend they hit the road again with a game at UC-Davis.

2. Montana State (3)---So close but no win best describes the Bobcats loss last weekend to Eastern Washington. They put up a great fight but could not win it. This weekend, they bring in North Dakota.

3. Montana (2)---The Grizzlies threw a scare in to the defending national champs North Dakota State only to fall in the second half. They return home this weekend, playing the other Bears team, Northern Colorado.

4. Sacramento State (4)---The Hornets actually did what great teams do against the inferior ones, jumping on Menlo College early and not letting up. Things will get tougher, especially this weekend as they go to Idaho State.

5. Northern Arizona (5)---The Lumberjacks took one on the short end last week as they returned as the losers from South Dakota. Perplexing loss but a chance to get the conference slate going with a game at home against Cal Poly.

6. Southern Utah (6)---The Thunderbirds played FBS Fresno State close for most of the first half, then lost focus and the game in the second half. They begin conference play this weekend at home against Weber State.

7. Cal Poly (9)---The Mustangs finally woke up from their season starting slumber with a resounding performance at home against Portland State. Hopefully things will continue in the good with a game at Northern Arizona.

8. Weber State (7)---The Wildcats could not get over the hump last weekend at Stephen F Austin, but their games have all been close. They hope for close wins this weekend as they start the season at Southern Utah.

9. UC-Davis (8)---The Aggies took last weekend off from their busy season to get healthy and able to play. They start the conference season by welcoming the strong Eastern Washington team to their home field.

10. North Dakota (13)---North Dakota brought in the CAA's own Stony Brook team and dispatched them back home with a strong defensive win. They are winning which does look good. If they can keep it up at Montana State, that would be something.

11. Idaho State (11)---The Bengals also took last week off for rest and relaxation to prepare for the conference season. They start at home this weekend against Sacramento State.

12. Portland State (10)---The Vikings incredibly stumbled last week at Cal Poly, losing big on the road. They will need to find their good performance soon. They do get this weekend off to try to regroup.

13. Northern Colorado (12)---The Bears hit the road last weekend, taking a loss at Missouri Valley's Northern Iowa team. Things definitely don't get any better for them starting the season as they go back on the road at Montana.

RECAP: 1-3 in a group, 4-13 in another group.

You gonna jump ISU above Montana this week, JALMOND?

I would