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2017 FCS Playoff Projection 10/29
- Thread starter WSUfan1
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SWWeatherCat
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...and the reward for Weber knocking off NAU? A date with NDSU. Let's see, they haven't lost is what? Five years? :lol:
Actually, they are 91-7 since 2011, playing in the last 6 championship games-- losing last year, after winning the previous 5. I'd love to see some NCAA violations explain this complete and total dominance for three quarters of a decade, in this day and age.
Actually, they are 91-7 since 2011, playing in the last 6 championship games-- losing last year, after winning the previous 5. I'd love to see some NCAA violations explain this complete and total dominance for three quarters of a decade, in this day and age.
weberwildcat
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i hope we make it. we still need 2 more wins though to have 7 d1 wins. i dont think nau will make the playoff though if they finish w/ 6 d1 wins...maybe we would play ewu or suu in 1st rd.
Sir Velo said:
The NCAA playoff Committee came out and said that 1st round matchups with Conference foes would be avoided UNLESS they DID NOT play each other during the regular season. The chances that Weber would be paired with Eastern or SUU would be very low.
I think NAU goes into WaGriz and wins, especially if UM's starting Quarterback is out. UM will also still be with out Strong on an already suspect defense.
I think SUU wins out, unless our buddies at UC Davis could do us a solid and win that one.
Eastern has the easiest road by far by having us at home (again :evil: ).
Weber controls their own fate, lets go beat the Eagles on their own eyesore of a field and leave no doubt.
SWWeatherCat
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WILDCAT said:
Unless I'm mistaken, UM will be without 2 more throughout the first half due to targeting calls, so they might be down 4+ starters for at least a half. NAU's D looks as tough as Weber's and, arguably, a better O. I'll be surprised if the Griz put up a fight, I'll be astounded if they win.
SWWeatherCat said:
The two UM players will not have to sit out any of the NAU game because their ejections came in the first half, if they had come in the 2nd half they would have to sit out the first half of the NAU game.
But even with those players UM defense is suspect at best and NAU's offense is more explosive than ours. Cookus could have a field day.
SWeberCat02
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If we win 2 of remaining 3 we're in, no doubt. Win out and we get our first home playoff game?
weberwildcat
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i think it is a safe bet even if we were to win out we would have 0 home games. i believe the only way for weber to get a home playoff game is to get a top 4 seed.
SWeberCat02
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http://www.ncaa.com/championships/football/fcs/road-to-the-championship
We could play NAU in the playoffs if both teams made it since the two teams did not meet during the regular season. This could very well happen and don't be surprised if Weber gets the home game between the two.
We could play NAU in the playoffs if both teams made it since the two teams did not meet during the regular season. This could very well happen and don't be surprised if Weber gets the home game between the two.
oldrunner
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Next week; NAU beats MSU, UCDavis beats SUU, we beat PSU, EWU wins, and UM wins. The following week; we beat ISU, SUU beats NAU, EWU wins, and MSU beats UM.
Weber wins the BSC title and gets a first round BYE in the playoffs. There is a three way tie for second place and one of those three gets left behind. They will cry about it, but that is what happens on the bubble. Someone's bubble gets burst. There is a remote chance of the BSC getting four teams in, but there has been too much strength elsewhere in the country.
Who, out of EWU, SUU, and NAU, would you leave behind?
Weber wins the BSC title and gets a first round BYE in the playoffs. There is a three way tie for second place and one of those three gets left behind. They will cry about it, but that is what happens on the bubble. Someone's bubble gets burst. There is a remote chance of the BSC getting four teams in, but there has been too much strength elsewhere in the country.
Who, out of EWU, SUU, and NAU, would you leave behind?
oldrunner said:
Suu gets in for sure. They have 3 top 25 wins.
If NAU loses to SUU, and Eastern wins out I see Eastern getting the nod, history and a stronger finish helps them
What'll probably happen is if the scenario you described happens, Weber will get a low top 8 seed, probably 8. Suu will host San Diego, and Eastern will play at a MVFC or Southland team
oldrunner
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WILDCAT said:
Yeah, I could see that happening. It all depends on how much value they put on good wins, as opposed to bad losses. In that scenario SUU would have losses to Sac and UCDavis. I'm not sure how much weight that would carry. You are right to say that EWU has a better history with playoffs than does NAU. Somebody's ox will get gored.
SWWeatherCat
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NAU because I don't think they've proven they are as good as their record. I doubt @UM is their only loss. If they do win out, I'd give them credit and pick EWU instead.
SWWeatherCat
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oldrunner said:WILDCAT said:
Yeah, I could see that happening. It all depends on how much value they put on good wins, as opposed to bad losses. In that scenario SUU would have losses to Sac and UCDavis. I'm not sure how much weight that would carry. You are right to say that EWU has a better history with playoffs than does NAU. Somebody's ox will get gored.
SUU isn't going to lose next week, it would be a nice gift for Weber but it isn't going to happen. I can see MSU winning @NAU because I'm not sold on NAU. It's probably not going to happen but it wouldn't surprise me if it does.
Here are a few Scenarios I see happening, (this is all speculation, Weber has to win out after all)
Scenario #1
1. SUU wins out, get's autobid and # 7 or 8 seed
2. Weber wins out, get's #1 at large, hosts San Diego in Round 1
3. Eastern wins out, gets #2 at large, plays @ MVFC or Southland team in Round 1
4. Montana wins out, gets #3 at large, plays home to some lower ranked east team, (Like a Kennesaw or Monmouth) (Montana fills their stadium, is it right they get a home game? no but that's the way the NCAA plays their cards.)
5. Round 2 will be a rematch with Weber and SUU
6. Eastern should they win will play @ South Dakota State
7. Montana should they win will play @ North Dakota State
Scenario #2
1. Weber wins out gets auto bid and #7 or 8 seed
2. NAU wins out, gets #1 at large, plays @ Eastern Washington in round 1
3. SUU goes 1-1, gets #2 at large, hosts San Diego in Round 1
4. Eastern Wins out, gets #3 at large and hosts NAU round 1 (Will get home game due to larger crowds)
5. Round 2 will either be a rematch between Weber and SUU, or Weber will host NAU/Eastern winner.
6. Eastern/NAU winner or SUU will either play @ Weber or @ North Dakota State / South Dakota State Round 2
All I know is one thing that would chap SUU's kakis would be if they lost to Davis and had to beat NAU to get in and in doing so awarded us the Big Sky Title. I would LOVE this scenario.
Scenario #1
1. SUU wins out, get's autobid and # 7 or 8 seed
2. Weber wins out, get's #1 at large, hosts San Diego in Round 1
3. Eastern wins out, gets #2 at large, plays @ MVFC or Southland team in Round 1
4. Montana wins out, gets #3 at large, plays home to some lower ranked east team, (Like a Kennesaw or Monmouth) (Montana fills their stadium, is it right they get a home game? no but that's the way the NCAA plays their cards.)
5. Round 2 will be a rematch with Weber and SUU
6. Eastern should they win will play @ South Dakota State
7. Montana should they win will play @ North Dakota State
Scenario #2
1. Weber wins out gets auto bid and #7 or 8 seed
2. NAU wins out, gets #1 at large, plays @ Eastern Washington in round 1
3. SUU goes 1-1, gets #2 at large, hosts San Diego in Round 1
4. Eastern Wins out, gets #3 at large and hosts NAU round 1 (Will get home game due to larger crowds)
5. Round 2 will either be a rematch between Weber and SUU, or Weber will host NAU/Eastern winner.
6. Eastern/NAU winner or SUU will either play @ Weber or @ North Dakota State / South Dakota State Round 2
All I know is one thing that would chap SUU's kakis would be if they lost to Davis and had to beat NAU to get in and in doing so awarded us the Big Sky Title. I would LOVE this scenario.
oldrunner
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I didn't expect SUU to get curb stomped by Sac either, but it happened. UCDavis is a better team than Sac and they have been hot lately. SUU could win there, but it is far from a forgone conclusion. I could see MSU getting NAU in Flagstaff, but NAU would have to stub their toe. The game that scares me is our last game, ISU. They are much better this year and that one will be their superbowl.