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2019 Preseason Polls

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SWeberCat02

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Athlon Sports

https://athlonsports.com/college-football/athlon-sports-preseason-fcs-top-25-2019

1. North Dakota St
2. James Madison
3. South Dakota St
4. Eastern Washington
5. UC Davis
6. Maine
7. Jacksonville St
8. Montana St
9. Weber St
10. Wofford
11. Towson
12. Illinois St
13. Nicholls
14. Kennesaw St
15. Indiana St
16. Furman
17. Northern Iowa
18. Colgate
19. Southeast Missouri St
20. Sam Houston St
21. Elon
22. McNeese
23. Montana
24. Delaware
25. North Carolina A&T
More Teams to Watch. Duquesne, Eastern Kentucky, Monmouth, New Hampshire, Northern Arizona, South Dakota, Stony Brook, Yale
 
Street & Smith's

1. James Madison
2. North Dakota St
3. South Dakota St
4. Eastern Washington
5. Jacksonville St
6. Weber St
7. UC Davis
8. Wofford
9. Towson
10. Maine
11. Colgate
12. Nicholls
13. Indiana St
14. Furman
15. Illinois St
16. Montana St
17. Delaware
18. Elon
19. North Carolina A&T
20. Northern Iowa
21. Montana
22. Southeast Missouri
23. Duquesne
24. San Diego
25. Monmouth
 
HERO Sports

https://herosports.com/fcs/football-2019-hero-sports-preseason-top-25-fcs-ajaj

1. James Madison
2. North Dakota St
3. UC Davis
4. Maine
5. South Dakota St
6. Jacksonville St
7. Eastern Washington
8. Wofford
9. Illinois St
10. Towson
11. Weber St
12. Elon
13. Nicholls
14. Montana St
15. Furman
16. Central Arkansas
17. Yale
18. Indiana St
19. Chattanooga
20. Sam Houston St
21. Alcorn St
22. Kennesaw St
23. Princeton
24. Eastern Kentucky
25. The Citadel
The Next Best: Colgate, Dartmouth, Duquesne, ETSU, Incarnate Word, Lamar, New Hampshire, North Alabama, Northern Iowa, SEMO
Also Keeping Our Eye On: FAMU, Mercer, Montana, North Dakota, San Diego, South Dakota, Villanova
 
SWeberCat02 said:
Street & Smith's

1. James Madison
2. North Dakota St
3. South Dakota St
4. Eastern Washington
5. Jacksonville St
6. Weber St
7. UC Davis
8. Wofford
9. Towson
10. Maine
11. Colgate
12. Nicholls
13. Indiana St
14. Furman
15. Illinois St
16. Montana St
17. Delaware
18. Elon
19. North Carolina A&T
20. Northern Iowa
21. Montana
22. Southeast Missouri
23. Duquesne
24. San Diego
25. Monmouth
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#6 seems optimistic. I do think we are playoff bound again and probably a top 10 team. How improved the offense is and and how quickly the defense gels will probably determine how good we are.
 
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/athlon-sports-2019-preseason-fcs-all-america-team

Rashid Shaheed on this team as KR, along with 7 others from the conference
 
Lindy's Sports

1 North Dakota St
2 South Dakota St
3 Kennesaw St
4 Jacksonville St
5 UC Davis
6 Towson
7 Eastern Washington
8 Northern Iowa
9 Nicholls
10 Colgate
11 James Madison
12 Weber St "Big Sky's most consistent team graduated eight first-team all-conference selections"
13 Wofford
14 Maine
15 Delaware
16 Southeast Missouri
17 East Tennessee St
18 Incarnate Word
19 Sam Houston St
20 Furman
21 Montana St
22 North Carolina A&T
23 San Diego
24 Indiana St
25 Eastern Kentucky
 
SWeberCat02 said:
Lindy's Sports

1 North Dakota St
2 South Dakota St
3 Kennesaw St
4 Jacksonville St
5 UC Davis
6 Towson
7 Eastern Washington
8 Northern Iowa
9 Nicholls
10 Colgate
11 James Madison
12 Weber St "Big Sky's most consistent team graduated eight first-team all-conference selections"
13 Wofford
14 Maine
15 Delaware
16 Southeast Missouri
17 East Tennessee St
18 Incarnate Word
19 Sam Houston St
20 Furman
21 Montana St
22 North Carolina A&T
23 San Diego
24 Indiana St
25 Eastern Kentucky
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Seems like a fair assessment. I believe we are a top ten team. I also believe that we lost some very talented players last year. I felt the same way the previous year losing most of our secondary and some experienced players on offense. But we seem to have a pretty deep recruiting pool now. I am not sure we reload, but I don't think we take a step backwards either.
 
WSUWildcat said:
SWeberCat02 said:
Lindy's Sports

1 North Dakota St
2 South Dakota St
3 Kennesaw St
4 Jacksonville St
5 UC Davis
6 Towson
7 Eastern Washington
8 Northern Iowa
9 Nicholls
10 Colgate
11 James Madison
12 Weber St "Big Sky's most consistent team graduated eight first-team all-conference selections"
13 Wofford
14 Maine
15 Delaware
16 Southeast Missouri
17 East Tennessee St
18 Incarnate Word
19 Sam Houston St
20 Furman
21 Montana St
22 North Carolina A&T
23 San Diego
24 Indiana St
25 Eastern Kentucky
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Seems like a fair assessment. I believe we are a top ten team. I also believe that we lost some very talented players last year. I felt the same way the previous year losing most of our secondary and some experienced players on offense. But we seem to have a pretty deep recruiting pool now. I am not sure we reload, but I don't think we take a step backwards either.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Davis lose a huge chunk of its defense and one very talented receiver? Eastern also lost a number of very good offensive players, most of its receiving corp and a chunk of its defense. Both, I'd argue, lost as much or more than Weber. Yes, on defense, Weber lost some very good players. Most of the secondary and two awesome linebackers; yet, the cupboards are definitely not empty, and Weber has recruited well. By the way...I heard somewhere that Hoskins was going to come back this Summer. I'm guessing that isn't happening?

On offense...Weber brings back almost everyone. Iosupa Opeta is a big loss, but our offensive line is extremely deep and talented. I think we see the offense making huge strides this season and really coming into its own. I'm only worried about Tight Ends, but feel that Malone will only get better and that there is potential with that group.

Defense...Our line is solid. Might be the best in the Big Sky. We know we are deep at linebacker and added a really good JC guy from Snow who should push our guys to get better. Also, there are a number of highly experienced guys. I'd also argue that our safeties are experienced and with the Boise State transfer are primed. I'd love for Hoskins to suddenly reappear on the roster, that would give us more, but I still feel we are talented and deep at that position. The DBs/Corner position is a slight concern, but like every other position on the field, there is a lot of talent and potential. Collins was playing great to end the season and I'm sure coach has some surprises up his sleeve. Every year he has been here, the DBs/Corners have been really good. I don't think that suddenly ends this year. It is his baby and we all know, he has a solution.

Special Teams...yeah, we are loaded.
 
talhadfoursteals said:
WSUWildcat said:
SWeberCat02 said:
Lindy's Sports

1 North Dakota St
2 South Dakota St
3 Kennesaw St
4 Jacksonville St
5 UC Davis
6 Towson
7 Eastern Washington
8 Northern Iowa
9 Nicholls
10 Colgate
11 James Madison
12 Weber St "Big Sky's most consistent team graduated eight first-team all-conference selections"
13 Wofford
14 Maine
15 Delaware
16 Southeast Missouri
17 East Tennessee St
18 Incarnate Word
19 Sam Houston St
20 Furman
21 Montana St
22 North Carolina A&T
23 San Diego
24 Indiana St
25 Eastern Kentucky
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Seems like a fair assessment. I believe we are a top ten team. I also believe that we lost some very talented players last year. I felt the same way the previous year losing most of our secondary and some experienced players on offense. But we seem to have a pretty deep recruiting pool now. I am not sure we reload, but I don't think we take a step backwards either.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Davis lose a huge chunk of its defense and one very talented receiver? Eastern also lost a number of very good offensive players, most of its receiving corp and a chunk of its defense. Both, I'd argue, lost as much or more than Weber. Yes, on defense, Weber lost some very good players. Most of the secondary and two awesome linebackers; yet, the cupboards are definitely not empty, and Weber has recruited well. By the way...I heard somewhere that Hoskins was going to come back this Summer. I'm guessing that isn't happening?

On offense...Weber brings back almost everyone. Iosupa Opeta is a big loss, but our offensive line is extremely deep and talented. I think we see the offense making huge strides this season and really coming into its own. I'm only worried about Tight Ends, but feel that Malone will only get better and that there is potential with that group.

Defense...Our line is solid. Might be the best in the Big Sky. We know we are deep at linebacker and added a really good JC guy from Snow who should push our guys to get better. Also, there are a number of highly experienced guys. I'd also argue that our safeties are experienced and with the Boise State transfer are primed. I'd love for Hoskins to suddenly reappear on the roster, that would give us more, but I still feel we are talented and deep at that position. The DBs/Corner position is a slight concern, but like every other position on the field, there is a lot of talent and potential. Collins was playing great to end the season and I'm sure coach has some surprises up his sleeve. Every year he has been here, the DBs/Corners have been really good. I don't think that suddenly ends this year. It is his baby and we all know, he has a solution.

Special Teams...yeah, we are loaded.
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Agreed Tal.

Every school graduates a few key players. I think the biggest reason we are considered third best in the Big Sky right now is largely offense/QB play. We do return our entire offense minus an OL and some RB and WR depth. But both EWU and UCD return stellar QBs. Even at it's best, our offense was inconsistent. Presumption is that we will be better on offense, but scheme and personnel won't change much.

Defensively, I expect we will run a similar scheme with lots of new faces. I have confidence that we can be an aggressive, stingy defense regardless of personnel changes.
 
Lindy's kind of lost credibility with me by having JMU ranked 11th. I think they are basing that on losing their head coach, but it sounds like they have a ton of starting/contributing players back. I've seen them ranked #1 in other rankings. Also, UNI shouldn't be in the top 10.

As WSUWildcat mentioned, Davis and EWU both have very good QBs returning. That is probably a big reason why most have them ranked higher than Weber.
 
SWeberCat02 said:
Lindy's kind of lost credibility with me by having JMU ranked 11th. I think they are basing that on losing their head coach, but it sounds like they have a ton of starting/contributing players back. I've seen them ranked #1 in other rankings. Also, UNI shouldn't be in the top 10.

As WSUWildcat mentioned, Davis and EWU both have very good QBs returning. That is probably a big reason why most have them ranked higher than Weber.
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This year, we play at Davis. That could be for all the marbles. However this season turns out, I think it will be a fun ride and we should be in the playoff mix once again. My feelings are that the offense will be opened up a little bit and that our QB play will look a lot better. We won't miss a beat at RB or WR positions.
 
http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20190610113023754174104&ref=hea&tm=&src=FCS

10 best nonconference games in the FCS

3. Northern Iowa at Weber State (Sept. 28): Who will wear the purple best as the Big Sky-Missouri Valley Challenge wraps up?
 
http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20190613122153752484004&ref=rec&tm=&src=FCS

Biggest conference games in 2019 FCS season

BIG SKY

Biggest: Weber State at UC Davis (Oct. 26)It's disappointing this is the only matchup between last year's Big Sky tri-champs (Eastern Washington was the other), but maybe it's a prelude to some meetings in the FCS playoffs.
 
https://bigskyconf.com/news/2019/7/15/eastern-washington-voted-to-win-big-sky-football-title.aspx

2019 Big Sky Football Preseason Polls

Coaches Poll
1. Eastern Washington (10) – 140
2. UC Davis (2) - 127
3. Weber State - 124
4. Montana (1) - 104
5. Montana State - 100
6. Northern Arizona - 88
7. Idaho State - 72
8. Idaho - 65
9. Cal Poly - 56
10. Portland State - 42
11. Sacramento State - 40
12. Southern Utah - 38
13. Northern Colorado - 19

() Denotes First-Place Votes

Media Poll
1. Eastern Washington – 536 (25)
2. UC Davis – 510 (13)
3. Weber State – 472 (4)
4. Montana State - 417
5. Montana – 396 (1)
6. Northern Arizona - 302
7. Idaho State - 285
8. Idaho - 248
9. Cal Poly - 196
10. Portland State - 178
11. Southern Utah - 160
12. Sacramento State - 125
13. Northern Colorado - 90

() Denotes First-Place Votes
 
https://bigskyconf.com/news/2019/7/15/football-maier-olson-lead-preseason-all-conference-team.aspx

2019 Big Sky Preseason Football Team
Preseason Offensive MVP: Jake Maier, QB, UC Davis
Preseason Defensive MVP: Dante Olson, LB, Montana

Offense
QB: Jake Maier, Sr., UC Davis
WR: Mitch Gueller, Sr., Idaho State
WR: Samuel Akem, Jr., Montana
WR: Jared Harrell, Jr., UC Davis
OT: Mitch Brott, Sr., Montana State
OT: Chris Schlichting, Sr., Eastern Washington
OG: Noah Johnson, Sr., Idaho
OG: Ty Whitworth, Jr., Weber State
C: Zach Larsen, Sr., Southern Utah
TE: Charlie Taumopeau, Sr., Portland State
RB: Josh Davis, So., Weber State
RB: Elijah Dotson, Jr., Sacramento State
FB: Troy Andersen, Jr., Montana State
PK: Trey Tuttle, Jr., Weber State
RS: Rashid Shaheed, Jr., Weber State


Defense
DT: Jalen Goss, Sr., Northern Arizona
DT: Kenton Bartlett, Sr., Portland State
DE: Adam Rodriguez, Sr., Weber State
DE: Jonah Williams, Jr., Weber State
OLB: Auston Tesch, Sr., Weber State
OLB: Bryce Sterk, Sr., Montana State
ILB: Dante Olson, Sr., Montana
ILB: Kody Graves, Sr., Idaho State
CB: Khalil Dorsey, Sr., Northern Arizona
CB: Greg Filer, Sr., Montana State
S: Adkin Aguirre, Sr., Idaho State
S: Brayden Konkol, Sr., Montana State
P: Cade Coffey, Jr., Idaho
ST: Jace Lewis, Jr., Montana
 
http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20190805114421249897804

Big Sky Teams
EWU #4
UC Davis #5
Weber #8
Montana St #14
Montana #25
 
Coach Hill one of five favorites to win national coach of the year

A difficult non-conference schedule could sabotage Hill's Robinson candidacy, but it also could build it if the Wildcats perform well. Hill has led them to three straight FCS playoff appearances, including an 11-3 season in 2017 that is considered their best ever.
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https://athlonsports.com/college-football/5-favorites-2019-eddie-robinson-award-fcs-college-football?amp&__twitter_impression=true
 
SWeberCat02 said:
Team Preview from Hero Sports

https://m.herosports.com/fcs/football-2019-preview-weber-state-big-sky-bzbz
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The Cats definitely had a pedestrian offense last year. Frankly, it did just enough to get the job done and win games. Yet, really, during the Coach Hill era, has the offense ever been spectacular? Coach Hill loves to dominate the time of possession and shorten offensive opportunities for opposing teams. Scoring quickly isn't a huge prerogative for these Wildcats. Holding onto the ball, maintaining drives, and shortening the game, while scoring, is the offenses best defense. What could make this team scary is the fact that Weber does has so many players on the offensive side from last year back. Also, those guys were really young last year. But, to me, having a number of core linemen back is by far more important than anything else. The Cats have: Two-year starter at center Ben Bos, Pre-season All-American guard Ty Whitworth, Two year starter at tackle Tyler Downs (hope he is fully healed), part time starters guard Cole McGinnis and tackle Xavier Stilson are both back. Also, I have a feeling that former defensive tackle Gordon Moimoi will be used a lot this year. Everything starts with the line.
 
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