Eastern #1 in the Nation

[talon38]

Already saw it in one poll leaving Bozeman today, MSU is #5. Pretty NDSU was #2.

 

[talon38]

The ranking was from collegesportsmaddness.com, and it has JMU as #2 and NDSU as #3, and MSU as #5.

 

[talon38]

Oops, it was collegesportsmadness.com. Anyway, #1 in one Poll!

 

[EWURanger]

Yeah, I don't like it. I don't feel like we're playing like the #1 team right now. We've put one complete game together versus an inferior team. Not saying we don't have the potential, but right now I don't think it's justified and I don't like having the target on our backs so early in the season. In 2010 I don't think we were in the #1 spot until the last week of the season, I was ok with that because we earned it.

 

[marceagfan5]

Third straight year we have been ranked number 1 at some point during the year, congrats to the team!!! As for being ranked first, heck ya we will take it. Do you know what number 1 ranked teams get?...home playoff games and a better road to Frisco. We won the games we were suppose to, others didn't so I do think we are deserving.....enjoy the ride, this team has a chance to be special

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Third straight year we have been ranked number 1 at some point during the year, congrats to the team!!! As for being ranked first, heck ya we will take it. Do you know what number 1 ranked teams get?...home playoff games and a better road to Frisco. We won the games we were suppose to, others didn't so I do think we are deserving.....enjoy the ride, this team has a chance to be special

We finished #1 in 2010, but still got the #5 seed. We wouldn't have been at home for the quarters and semis if upsets hadn't happened, namely App State and MSU shitting the bed.

 

[ewueagle2010]

I agree with marceag. Being ranked #1 earlier in the season is better for EWU because we can establish our position there. A target will be on our back no matter what our ranking is because we're undefeated in the conference. What's really the difference between undefeated and #2 or #1? EWU has the toughest part of the schedule out of the way and just needs to take care of business and continue to improve. If we're gonna be a big dog for years to come, it's time to get used to having a target on our back!

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

The poll that matters is out...

1. Eastern Washington Eagles (92) 5-1 3982 6
2. James Madison Dukes (42) 5-1 3831 4
3. Georgia Southern Eagles (9) 5-1 3621 7
4. North Dakota State Bison (12) 5-1 3527 1
5. Montana State Bobcats 6-1 3366 2
6. Sam Houston State Bearkats (2) 4-2 2949 9
7. Old Dominion Monarchs 5-1 2684 3
8. Wofford Terriers 5-1 2674 5
9. Lehigh Mountain Hawks (3) 7-0 2647 10
10. Stony Brook Seawolves (1) 6-1 2531 11
11. Illinois State Redbirds 6-1 2448 14
12. New Hampshire Wildcats 5-2 2203 12
13. Appalachian State Mountaineers 5-2 2202 13
14. Cal Poly Mustangs (3) 6-0 2022 15
15. Youngstown State Penguins 4-2 1759 8
16. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 5-1 1659 16
17. Tennessee State Tigers 7-0 1447 18
18. Towson Tigers 3-3 1258 17
19. Central Arkansas Bears 5-2 1132 21
20. South Dakota State Jackrabbits 5-1 994 20
21. Indiana State Sycamores 5-2 962 NR
22. Harvard Crimson (1) 5-0 766 22
23. Eastern Kentucky Colonels 5-2 677 23
24. Villanova Wildcats 5-2 541 NR
25. Delaware Blue Hens 4-2 458 24
Others receiving votes: Albany 332, McNeese State 309, Samford 105, UT Martin 95, Sacramento State 80, The Citadel 79, Northern Iowa 50, Bethune-Cookman 47, Alabama A&M 45, Richmond 43, Georgia State 23, Stephen F. Austin 12, Jacksonville 11, Tennessee Tech 9, Montana 8, SE Louisiana 7, Eastern Illinois 7, Southern Illinois 6, Chattanooga 5, North Carolina Central 3, Jacksonville State 3, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 2, Western Illinois 2, UC Davis 1, Drake 1....

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/cfoot225poll.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[eagwatcher]

I just spoke with coach Baldwin, and here's a short story:

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/oct/15/ewu-ranked-number-one/

And the poll itself from The Sports Network:

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/...network&page=cfoot2/misc/tsn-div-1aa-poll.htm

A longer story is coming soon - Jim

 

[Sylvergunsuperman]

I'm hoping this will keep the stands full, and accelerate the gateway project. Looking forward to the longer article.

 

[sunday]

I really only like #1 after a coolish night with sweat dripping from the Eagles in Frisco, TX.

The "best" teams don't always win. But these boys are finding ways to do win. I think every phase of Eastern's game has "won" a game this year. That is how you get to hoist a trophy.

 

[UNDColorado]

Congratulations on the #1 ranking. I can honestly say that you guys deserve it! Now keep the momentum going as I want to see a Big Sky school win it all this year!

 

[LDopaPDX]

Pretty cool stuff!!! This is great publicity for the program.

But I agree with Ranger, it's hard to back into a #1 ranking any worse than we have this year.

And seriously, Cal Poly at #14? Totally absurd. Anybody who thinks Cal Poly loses to Lehigh raise their hands. Or Stony Brook. Or Illinois State.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Pretty cool stuff!!! This is great publicity for the program.

But I agree with Ranger, it's hard to back into a #1 ranking any worse than we have this year.

And seriously, Cal Poly at #14? Totally absurd. Anybody who thinks Cal Poly loses to Lehigh raise their hands. Or Stony Brook. Or Illinois State.

Stony Brook is legit. Illinois State is good, but I don't think as good as CP. Lehigh is a joke. 3 pt wins at Princeton, Georgetown, and Fordham. Other 4 wins are against the powerhouses Columbia, Central Connecticut State, Monmouth, and Liberty. :rofl:

 

[kalm]

I agree with marceag. Being ranked #1 earlier in the season is better for EWU because we can establish our position there. A target will be on our back no matter what our ranking is because we're undefeated in the conference. What's really the difference between undefeated and #2 or #1? EWU has the toughest part of the schedule out of the way and just needs to take care of business and continue to improve. If we're gonna be a big dog for years to come, it's time to get used to having a target on our back!

+1 on both of these posts. It's huge in regards to seeding and as a fan, I represent the right to look ahead.

NAU and Poly are receiving the other end of this shaft as they both started too low in the polls. SE, if Lehigh still has the same QB from last year (I think he was senior last year), they are more legit than you think. But I would still have them as well as Sam Houston below NAU and Poly.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

I agree with marceag. Being ranked #1 earlier in the season is better for EWU because we can establish our position there. A target will be on our back no matter what our ranking is because we're undefeated in the conference. What's really the difference between undefeated and #2 or #1? EWU has the toughest part of the schedule out of the way and just needs to take care of business and continue to improve. If we're gonna be a big dog for years to come, it's time to get used to having a target on our back!

+1 on both of these posts. It's huge in regards to seeding and as a fan, I represent the right to look ahead.

NAU and Poly are receiving the other end of this shaft as they both started too low in the polls. SE, if Lehigh still has the same QB from last year (I think he was senior last year), they are more legit than you think. But I would still have them as well as Sam Houston below NAU and Poly.

They don't. They've been squeaking by with one or two score wins against extremely weak competition. Harvard at least has been blowing out their weak opponents.

Sagarin Ratings of Lehigh's opponents - win margin
Monmouth - 177 - 10pts
CCSU - 227 - 21 pts
Princeton - 161 - 3 pts
Liberty - 160 - 2 pts
Fordham - 187 - 3 pts
Columbia - 230 - 21 pts
Georgetown - 205 - 3 pts

Lehigh is at 141, good for 33rd in FCS... which sounds about right to me.

 

[LDopaPDX]

Pretty cool stuff!!! This is great publicity for the program.

But I agree with Ranger, it's hard to back into a #1 ranking any worse than we have this year.

And seriously, Cal Poly at #14? Totally absurd. Anybody who thinks Cal Poly loses to Lehigh raise their hands. Or Stony Brook. Or Illinois State.

Stony Brook is legit. Illinois State is good, but I don't think as good as CP. Lehigh is a joke. 3 pt wins at Princeton, Georgetown, and Fordham. Other 4 wins are against the powerhouses Columbia, Central Connecticut State, Monmouth, and Liberty. :rofl:

The question is, who would you rather play Cal Poly or __________ ? Cal Poly is dangerous, I would feel very comfortable playing any others of the aforementioned.

 

[kalm]

I agree with marceag. Being ranked #1 earlier in the season is better for EWU because we can establish our position there. A target will be on our back no matter what our ranking is because we're undefeated in the conference. What's really the difference between undefeated and #2 or #1? EWU has the toughest part of the schedule out of the way and just needs to take care of business and continue to improve. If we're gonna be a big dog for years to come, it's time to get used to having a target on our back!

+1 on both of these posts. It's huge in regards to seeding and as a fan, I represent the right to look ahead.

NAU and Poly are receiving the other end of this shaft as they both started too low in the polls. SE, if Lehigh still has the same QB from last year (I think he was senior last year), they are more legit than you think. But I would still have them as well as Sam Houston below NAU and Poly.

They don't. They've been squeaking by with one or two score wins against extremely weak competition. Harvard at least has been blowing out their weak opponents.

Sagarin Ratings of Lehigh's opponents - win margin
Monmouth - 177 - 10pts
CCSU - 227 - 21 pts
Princeton - 161 - 3 pts
Liberty - 160 - 2 pts
Fordham - 187 - 3 pts
Columbia - 230 - 21 pts
Georgetown - 205 - 3 pts

Lehigh is at 141, good for 33rd in FCS... which sounds about right to me.

Well then. hno:

 

[SloStang]

Congrats on the #1 ranking. I hope we both win the next two weeks so the game on Nov. 3rd is between to top ten teams. Can not wait to see the Inferno in person.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Congrats on the #1 ranking. I hope we both win the next two weeks so the game on Nov. 3rd is between to top ten teams. Can not wait to see the Inferno in person.

It'll be between two top 5 teams, IMO. CP is vastly underranked.