I-AA Game of the Week- Quarterfinals

89Hen · Post by **89Hen** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:12 am

What is the I-AA GOTW?

Post by **kalm** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:20 am

MVFC offense against BSC defense...

Post by **Grizalltheway** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:28 am

kalm wrote:MVFC offense against BSC defense...

Immovable object vs unstoppable force?

Post by **Ibanez** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:28 am

Chattanooga at New Hampshire: This will be an interesting game but we can expect Chatty to go home. Sorry, but I don't see them getting past UNH.

Coastal Carolina at North Dakota State: Again, this won't be much of a game. Trust me, I would love for CCU to pull away with a win. But NDSU is..well NDSU. We don't really stand a chance. The best I hope for is that we put more than 14 on the board against them. I don't know. If it wasn't for that TD with :54 remaining, NDSU would be out. I'm surprised it was that close.

Sam Houston State at Villanova: GOTW here.

Illinois State at Eastern Washington: While it isn't a lock, I think EWU has the advantage here. Speed, strength, Adams.

Post by **Ibanez** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:36 am

So, i'm wondering here: What do you all think about Coastal Carolina's win over UR? Still another patsy team that your mom and her quilting circle could beat? Or does help validate the ranking, seeding and prove that Coastal Carolina has what it takes?

Post by **CAA Flagship** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:39 am

Ibanez wrote:So, i'm wondering here: What do you all think about Coastal Carolina's win over UR? Still another patsy team that your mom and her quilting circle could beat? Or does help validate the ranking, seeding and prove that Coastal Carolina has what it takes?

Not sure. Like you, I didn't see the game.

Post by **Grizalltheway** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:42 am

Ibanez wrote:So, i'm wondering here: What do you all think about Coastal Carolina's win over UR? Still another patsy team that your mom and her quilting circle could beat? Or does help validate the ranking, seeding and prove that Coastal Carolina has what it takes?

You'll still get waxed by NDSU. No shame in that, it happens to most teams.

Post by **Ibanez** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:44 am

Grizalltheway wrote:
Ibanez wrote:So, i'm wondering here: What do you all think about Coastal Carolina's win over UR? Still another patsy team that your mom and her quilting circle could beat? Or does help validate the ranking, seeding and prove that Coastal Carolina has what it takes?
You'll still get waxed by NDSU. No shame in that, it happens to most teams.

None, whatsoever.

Bison Fan in NW MN · Post by **Bison Fan in NW MN** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:06 am

Ill State @ EWU is the game of the week. Should be a semi-final game.

Probably going to be a lot of points scored by both teams.

Last possession wins?

Post by **kalm** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:32 am

Ibanez wrote:So, i'm wondering here: What do you all think about Coastal Carolina's win over UR? Still another patsy team that your mom and her quilting circle could beat? Or does help validate the ranking, seeding and prove that Coastal Carolina has what it takes?

My mom's quilting group has a couple two gappers on the DL and little old bitty dual threat at QB that would give the Spiders all they could handle.

89Hen · Post by **89Hen** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:51 am

Ibanez wrote:So, i'm wondering here: What do you all think about Coastal Carolina's win over UR? Still another patsy team that your mom and her quilting circle could beat? Or does help validate the ranking, seeding and prove that Coastal Carolina has what it takes?

Depends on what you're justifying. You could make a case that even with a loss this week, they are the 6th best team (SN Poll). Tough draw having to go to Fargo though. I've said all year, I think CCU is a top 10 team, but not a top 5 team.

89Hen · Post by **89Hen** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:52 am

Grizalltheway wrote:
kalm wrote:MVFC offense against BSC defense...
Immovable object vs unstoppable force?

I chose the Red Birds on the red turf. I'm thinking 12-14 turnovers as both teams will be camouflaged.

bluehenbillk · Post by **bluehenbillk** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 12:06 pm

Keeler vs Talley one last time!!

Post by **Ibanez** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 12:09 pm

89Hen wrote:
Ibanez wrote:So, i'm wondering here: What do you all think about Coastal Carolina's win over UR? Still another patsy team that your mom and her quilting circle could beat? Or does help validate the ranking, seeding and prove that Coastal Carolina has what it takes?
Depends on what you're justifying. You could make a case that even with a loss this week, they are the 6th best team (SN Poll). Tough draw having to go to Fargo though. I've said all year, I think CCU is a top 10 team, but not a top 5 team.

I've said the same thing, maybe not Top 5, but for sure top 10. NDSU is a difficult team to built and while our defense had it's best game this past weekend, I don't think we can stop the NDSU offense.

Bronco · Post by **Bronco** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 12:58 pm

NDSU isn't as good as past teams...but still good

Hope the team is as not as concerned as their fans and maybe you'll sneak up on them

GannonFan · Post by **GannonFan** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:17 pm

I picked the UNH game. Is the SoCon really dead, and can UNH finally get a home semifinal game after all these years? Plus it's on Friday night and I can watch it from the warmth of my house.

Post by **Ibanez** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:44 pm

GannonFan wrote:I picked the UNH game. Is the SoCon really dead, and can UNH finally get a home semifinal game after all these years? Plus it's on Friday night and I can watch it from the warmth of my house.

I think the SoCon is in hibernation.

GannonFan · Post by **GannonFan** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:49 pm

Ibanez wrote:
GannonFan wrote:I picked the UNH game. Is the SoCon really dead, and can UNH finally get a home semifinal game after all these years? Plus it's on Friday night and I can watch it from the warmth of my house.
I think the SoCon is in hibernation.

...until Marshall, GSU, and Appy St all come back in the Spring?

Post by **dbackjon** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:52 pm

Chickens versus Bison

Gil Dobie · Post by **Gil Dobie** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 3:45 pm

I went with the reddest show on turf.

Post by **SeattleGriz** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 4:22 pm

Bison Fan in NW MN wrote:Ill State @ EWU is the game of the week. Should be a semi-final game.

Probably going to be a lot of points scored by both teams.

Last possession wins?

I'll State doesn't have the firepower to hang with EWU.

Post by **Ibanez** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 5:02 pm

dbackjon wrote:Chickens versus Bison

really??

And we're Beach Chickens.

JohnStOnge · Post by **JohnStOnge** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 6:19 pm

I can't believe more people didn't vote for Coastal Carolina at North Dakota State. You're talking about a chance for the three time national champ being knocked off. To me, if you're just a neutral fan wanting to see the most intriguing game among the quarterfinals that's obviously the one.

I mean, if Eastern Washington beats Illinois State, is that a big deal? Or visa versa. If Illinois State beats Eastern Washington it's kind of like: So what? I mean, it'd great for Illinois State fans but otherwise it's no big deal.

JohnStOnge · Post by **JohnStOnge** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 6:22 pm

I'll State doesn't have the firepower to hang with EWU.

They're from what is, this year, a substantially superior conference. It's kind of like the second place team in the SEC playing the Mountain West champ.

Mind you, we all can recall a time when the Mountain West champ put it on the second place team from the SEC in a bowl game (Utah/Alabama). But that's what it's like. You just have to wait to see what happens because you've got a team that's from a much tougher week in/week out background of competition.

Post by **kalm** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 7:34 pm

JohnStOnge wrote:
I'll State doesn't have the firepower to hang with EWU.
They're from what is, this year, a substantially superior conference. It's kind of like the second place team in the SEC playing the Mountain West champ.

Mind you, we all can recall a time when the Mountain West champ put it on the second place team from the SEC in a bowl game (Utah/Alabama). But that's what it's like. You just have to wait to see what happens because you've got a team that's from a much tougher week in/week out background of competition.

Troll...not gonna bite.

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