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2022 FCS Playoffs
- Thread starter SDHornet
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I think we should have the #1 seed, whatever.
4 wins against ranked teams, FBS blowout, undefeated in toughest conference, great attendance.
Davidson has a great running game.
Richmond is balanced.
Glad we are not traveling.
4 wins against ranked teams, FBS blowout, undefeated in toughest conference, great attendance.
Davidson has a great running game.
Richmond is balanced.
Glad we are not traveling.
BuckeyeHornetFan
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I like the Hornets bracket and path. Just gotta play well and take care of business.
Kadeezy
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BuckeyeHornetFan said:
Agree, thought we deserved the one seed, but this is a very favorable path to the semis… if there is such a thing.
Montana is shocking, but I’m not surprised. There are at least three teams that should’ve been ahead of them, probably even Davis. But, laundry and money talks, and they get a home national Tv game this week.
Bodega Joe
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I’m excited about the possibility of NDSU coming to Sacramento. It would be a huge challenge for us but also a rare opportunity to go head-to-head with the most decorated FCS program in history. And here at home.
But I know we’ve got to take it one week at a time starting with our first FCS playoff win against Davidson or Richmond.
But I know we’ve got to take it one week at a time starting with our first FCS playoff win against Davidson or Richmond.
Super Hornet 2.0
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I agree with all of you, including in believing that we had a better resume than SD State for the 1 seed. HERO Sports predicted that we would get the 1 seed, though they admitted that their view of our resume may not be seen in the same fashion by the Committee.
That said, I'm not worried about Davidson or Richmond. In our quarter, the biggest threats seem to be Furman and Incarnate Word (which destroyed a Nevada team that was probably just a tad better (though not by much) than CO State. Incarnate Word should have been a seed, and would have been had it not been for a bit of bad luck giving up a TD with no time on the clock. ND State IS a threat, but hopefully getting them at home will make it an easier chore than going to the snow.
That said, I'm not worried about Davidson or Richmond. In our quarter, the biggest threats seem to be Furman and Incarnate Word (which destroyed a Nevada team that was probably just a tad better (though not by much) than CO State. Incarnate Word should have been a seed, and would have been had it not been for a bit of bad luck giving up a TD with no time on the clock. ND State IS a threat, but hopefully getting them at home will make it an easier chore than going to the snow.
I don't see an issue with a 2 seed. SDSU has been there and done that, that pedigree will always get them the nod over a Hornet program that has yet to prove anything in the playoffs. Was hoping we'd draw Holy Cross in the quarterfinals (assuming we get that far) as that would have been a nice tip of the cap to an interesting bit of history we have with them.
montucky buying their way in should surprise no one as everyone knows they don't deserve it with zero quality wins on the year. I was hoping the committee would have put them in our bracket so we could spank that ass for a fourth straight time.
montucky buying their way in should surprise no one as everyone knows they don't deserve it with zero quality wins on the year. I was hoping the committee would have put them in our bracket so we could spank that ass for a fourth straight time.
BuckeyeHornetFan
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Kadeezy said:
We did deserve the 1 seed. There’s literally no good justification for SDST to get it over the Hornets based upon on field performance and common opponents. They got it due to history and brand. Pure and simple.
As for UM, they also got in for the same reasons. The blow out loss to MTST should have been the nail in their coffin. They lost to every ranked team on their schedule. And UCD had a better league record.
Would anyone take MT over UCD in a game played next week? I sure wouldn’t.
Super Hornet 2.0 said:
They play in the Fargo Dome. Nice 68*. Travel would have sucked though. Would be nice payback for the '88 team against Rocky Hager.
The Word has a stud QB, they have absolutely shredded teams this year with their passing attack.
Gotta get through Davidson/Richmond first. Agree, the game against Holy Cross brings a bunch of nostalgia with it.
Gardner-Webb!? UCFE got screwed.
SDHornet said:
Let's go SEMO!
BuckeyeHornetFan
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SDHornet said:
That may be the truth of why it happened, but it’s still nonsense. It’s only supposed to be based upon THIS season, not history. Otherwise just give NDST the #1 seed every single year based upon their pedigree.
What the Hornets have failed to accomplish in the postseason and what SDST has accomplished is immaterial. Different rosters, different teams, different years. None of it has factored or will factor into what happens this season.
You don’t see NFL teams get preference based upon history or brand. Seeding is always decided upon performance during the relevant season. Same should have applied here.
The Hornets are undefeated and SDST isn’t. Furthermore, they faced 2 common opponents and the Hornets beat both by wider margins and more impressively. And SAC owns an FBS win that the Jackrabbits do not.
Had NDST played SAC’s schedule and had the exact same results — you know they’d have the #1 seed over SDST which shows how faulty and hypocritical the decision making is.
BuckeyeHornetFan said:
Good post and I agree, but that is the way it goes. The selection committee has valued pedigree for as long as I can remember. That's why a 6-5 UNI got in a few years ago. That's why an undeserving montucky can buy their way in when everyone, including some of their fans, acknowledge they don't deserve a bid. That's why NDSU undeservedly got the 3 seed over MSU this year. If anyone has a complaint about seeding it's MSU. They got completely screwed in this bracket.
And talk of a dungpile bid is just comical. No 6 win team is in the discussion unless there is a long history of playoff success. The "best team in phaggie history" didn't deserve a bid. They are right where they belong, at home watching on TV.
That said, who cares. The 2 seed is great for us. If we can't get a playoff win in 2 weeks it ain't because we were given a 2 seed instead of a 1 seed. Davidson or Richmond will be tough. Every team in the playoffs are tough. But we should (better) beat whoever we see. Assuming we see UIW after that, they are another tough team but their body of work isn't all that to write home about. Running through a weak Southland slate isn't much different than running through the dregs of the BSC (looking at you montucky and dungpile). But alas, no need to worry about UIW until we finally win a playoff game.
I think everyone here is overthinking this bracket seeding. These Hornets have the capability to beat anyone on the field. No one on either side of the bracket is someone who I think can run us off the field on any given day. We're that good this year. Hornets take care of business and keep playing at or above the level that we have been and we'll make a run to Frisco.
11-0. Stingers Up!
iSac
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Would have liked to have seen Sac seed #1, but 2 seems fair. Against top teams Sac's a handful of points away from being much worse off than 11-0.
UCD got screwed and Montana got a gift. Disappointing to see how that turned out. It was great to see Sac take down UCD on Saturday, but the Ags are much better than their record shows.
If Montana didn't get in I was hoping to share this video with the recommendation to swap out "Alabama" with "Montana"... but it's still priceless and worth sharing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbN1G8rG_l8
UCD got screwed and Montana got a gift. Disappointing to see how that turned out. It was great to see Sac take down UCD on Saturday, but the Ags are much better than their record shows.
If Montana didn't get in I was hoping to share this video with the recommendation to swap out "Alabama" with "Montana"... but it's still priceless and worth sharing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbN1G8rG_l8
Kadeezy
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SDHornet said:
I’m like 98% sure we’ll have to get by Richmond, UIW, and NDSU to make it to Texas.
I think it can be done, and I also like the idea of knocking out the champ (NDSU) to get there. No one will be able to take anyone away from this team, ever - but man, that would be program elevating…
Kadeezy said:
Yeah Davidson is a non-schollie school. I don't know much about either team but I assume there's a great probability we'll see Richmond. Based on a few highlight clips I've seen, looks like a standard RPO offense (think Idaho) with a quarterback that isn't as mobile. The CAA is on an NBC stream network so their highlights are far and few between.
NDSU was pretty banged up heading into their last game. Also saw something about some of their players transferring out now. As much as I want them to pound montucky in the 2nd round (I'm assuming a montucky win over SEMO), a montucky run wouldn't really surprise me. I don't know much about SEMO but the internet banter is that they feasted on a weaker conference, I sure hope SEMO wins as montucky doesn't deserve to be in the playoffs this year.
Super Hornet 2.0
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I'm not sure I agree with the idea that Montana "bought" their way into the playoffs, though I do believe that the Manure Pile should have been in also. I think the difference (as far as the berth itself was concerned) had to do with seven wins vs. six, though the season finish should have been considered also.
That said, Montana's financial bid had everything to do with their getting a home game in the first round, because that's how the NCAA works it. I highly disagree with that process, but that's the way they choose to work it. It's probably because the NCAA thinks their cut of the gate will be higher at Montana than at SEMO. I'm not sure if that's true or not. Some of the blame in terms of THAT game also lies with SEMO, who could have submitted a higher bid.
I also disagree with the mid-range seeding. I think Weber has a better resume than does NDSU (Arizona is horrible this year). I'm not sure who I would drop out of a seed to accommodate Weber, though, since I also think NDSU is worthy of a seed. I'd just like to dispense with the current format seed it all the way through in four regions, using the old quarterfinal bowl game names. But I'm just old school in a lot of areas in my life, and I'm often told to shut up (though usually not in so many words). Regardless, despite NCAA.com predictions to the contrary, I believe we're going to win the whole shooting match. They think we'll lose to Incarnate Word in the quarters. I like Incarnate Word, but I think our FBS win (CO State 2-9, 2-5 MWC) is better than Incarnate Word's (Nevada 2-9, 0-7 MWC), and they lost to a clearly inferior SELA squad, who I think will lose to Idaho.
That said, Montana's financial bid had everything to do with their getting a home game in the first round, because that's how the NCAA works it. I highly disagree with that process, but that's the way they choose to work it. It's probably because the NCAA thinks their cut of the gate will be higher at Montana than at SEMO. I'm not sure if that's true or not. Some of the blame in terms of THAT game also lies with SEMO, who could have submitted a higher bid.
I also disagree with the mid-range seeding. I think Weber has a better resume than does NDSU (Arizona is horrible this year). I'm not sure who I would drop out of a seed to accommodate Weber, though, since I also think NDSU is worthy of a seed. I'd just like to dispense with the current format seed it all the way through in four regions, using the old quarterfinal bowl game names. But I'm just old school in a lot of areas in my life, and I'm often told to shut up (though usually not in so many words). Regardless, despite NCAA.com predictions to the contrary, I believe we're going to win the whole shooting match. They think we'll lose to Incarnate Word in the quarters. I like Incarnate Word, but I think our FBS win (CO State 2-9, 2-5 MWC) is better than Incarnate Word's (Nevada 2-9, 0-7 MWC), and they lost to a clearly inferior SELA squad, who I think will lose to Idaho.
