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Preseaon Rankings and Accolades

Screamin_Eagle174

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RANKINGS

ATHLON PRESEASON TOP 25

1. Georgia Southern (10-5, 5-3 SoCon) – As a rookie head coach last year, Jeff Monken skipped some steps in rebuilding the Eagles’ storied program with a national semifinal appearance. All but one starter returns this season. The triple option – led by quarterback Jaybo Shaw – baffles opponents, but the defense is even better because of junior nose tackle Brent Russell and safety Laron Scott.

2. William & Mary (8-4, 6-2 CAA Football) – Last year’s early exit in the FCS playoffs (to Georgia Southern) motivates the Tribe. The versatility of senior running back Jonathan Grimes (his 5,445 all-purpose yards ranks ninth in CAA history) takes pressure off quarterback Michael Paulus. The defense is outstanding with Jake Trantin, who missed last season, joining Dante Cook at linebacker. Cornerback/punt returner B.W. Webb beats opponents in multiple ways.

3. Eastern Washington (13-2, 7-1 Big Sky) – Who knew coach Beau Baldwin’s Eagles would outdo the debut of their red turf by winning their first FCS championship. The Eagles return 32 players with a combined 337 career starts. The Bo Levi Mitchell-to-Brandon Kaufman passing combo is lethal. Buck Buchanan Award winner J.C. Sherritt has turned over the defense to bruising tackle Renard Johnson and the Johnson twins, Matt (safety) and Zach (linebacker).

4. Montana State (9-3, 7-1 Big Sky) – Quarterback DeNarius McGhee (3,163 passing yards, 23 touchdowns) was arguably the FCS’ best freshman last season. He leads a potential offensive juggernaut, which returns 1,100-yard rusher Orenzo Davis and welcomes running back Tray Robinson from Nebraska. The defense has a young star in sophomore linebacker Aleksei Grosulak. Kicker Jason Cunningham dials up long distance.

5. Appalachian State (10-3, 7-1 SoCon) – Don’t mind veteran coach Jerry Moore if he reloads instead of rebuilds his team. The Mountaineers lost many key players, but dual-threat quarterback DeAndre Presley, who passed and rushed for 34 TDs, and 6-5 wide receiver Brian Quick are among the nation’s best at their positions. The defense is driven by juniors, linebackers Justin Wray and Brandon Grier and strong safety Troy Sanders.

6. Delaware (12-3, 6-2 CAA Football) – It’s Trevor Sasek’s turn to go under the microscope of Delaware quarterbacks. The redshirt sophomore will work behind a veteran line with many weapons at his disposal, most notably Andrew Pierce (1,655 rushing yards, 14 TDs as a freshman). Coach K.C. Keeler’s national runners-up won’t have the same dominant defense, but leading tackler Paul Worrilow returns at linebacker.

7. Richmond (6-5, 4-4 CAA Football) – The Spiders’ team trainer prefers less work. If senior quarterback Aaron Corp, the Southern Cal transfer, is recovered from an ACL injury, and the rest of the offense gets healthy, coach Latrell Scott’s second season will go smoother. Wide receiver Tre Gray and a veteran line compliment Corp. Graduation decimated the defense, leaving linebacker Darius McMillian in charge.

8. Wofford (10-3, 7-1 SoCon) – The triple option is associated with Georgia Southern, but the Terriers’ version led the FCS in rushing yards per game (297.8). They will continue to steamroll defenses with fullback Eric Breitenstein coming off a school-record 1,639 yards and 22 TDs. Defensive end Ameet Pall collected 12.5 sacks and 22.5 tackles for loss.

9. Jacksonville State (9-3, 6-2 OVC) – A different player seems to lead the balanced Gamecocks each game. They can beat opponents with one of two quarterbacks, senior Marques Ivory or sophomore Coty Blanchard, at the helm. A stout defense will take a step forward with rover Monte Lewis, defensive tackle Jamison Wadley and safety Keginald Harris.

10. Northern Iowa (7-5, 6-2 Missouri Valley) – The Panthers return 18 starters from a team that won the balanced Missouri Valley Football Conference. Tirrell Rennie is the best running quarterback in the FCS – he ground out 1,291 yards and 15 TDs – and running back Carlos Anderson just missed 1,000 yards. Defensive tackle Ben Boothby owns property in his opponents’ backfields.

11. North Dakota State (9-5, 4-4 Missouri Valley) – Last year’s relatively young squad grew up with two playoff wins. Opponents struggle to contain senior running back D.J. McNorton (1,559 rushing yards, 19 total TDs), while defensive end Coulter Boyer is a disruptive force for the Bison’s physical defense.

12. Massachusetts (6-5, 4-4 CAA Football) – Virginia Tech should not have let All-America linebacker, and Blacksburg, Va., native, Tyler Holmes get away. Senior tailback Jonathan Hernandez has never had the spotlight to himself, but does this year. The starting quarterback may be Bowling Green transfer Kellen Pagel.

13. New Hampshire (8-5, 5-3 CAA Football) – The secondary must be rebuilt, but the front seven is strong with defensive end Brian McNally and linebacker Matt Evans. Redshirt senior Kevin Decker takes over at quarterback and will put the ball in the hands of playmakers Dontra Peters and Joey Orlando.

14. Lehigh (10-3, 5-0 Patriot) – Some believe coach Andy Coen’s squad arrived a year ahead of schedule while it rolled through the Patriot League last season. The Mountain Hawks feature the passing duo of quarterback Chris Lum and split end Ryan Spadola as well as middle linebacker Mike Groome.

15. Sacramento State (6-5, 5-3 Big Sky) – Long considered a sleeping giant, the Hornets’ program has awakened. An excellent senior class, led by quarterback Jeff Fleming (school-record 23 TD passes) and defensive end Zach Nash (13 sacks), could power coach Marshall Sperbeck’s team to its first postseason appearance since 1988.

16. Chattanooga (6-5, 5-3 SoCon) – A daunting first half of the schedule may bury a quality Mocs team which boasts excellent senior and sophomore classes. Quarterback B.J. Coleman (26 TD passes) gets the ball to flanker Joel Bradford and running back Keon Williams. Cornerback Kadeem Wise was the SoCon Freshman of the Year.

17. Villanova (9-5, 5-3 CAA Football) – No FCS team is replacing a more talented senior class. Coach Andy Talley still has five starters from the Wildcats’ 2009 FCS championship squad, including playmaking cornerback James Pitts. Wide receiver Norman White caught 11 TDs a year ago.

18. Southern Illinois (5-6, 4-4 Missouri Valley) – The Salukis believe last year’s dropoff was an aberration. All five starting offensive linemen return to pave the way for quarterback Paul McIntosh, and running backs Shariff Harris and Steve Strother. A healthier secondary gets back strong safety Mike McElroy.

19. Montana (7-4, 5-3 Big Sky) – Second-year coach Robin Pflugrad faces pressure after the Grizzlies’ run of 12 straight Big Sky titles and 17 straight playoff appearances ended last year. There are more questions on offense than with the defense, which features cornerback Trumaine Johnson and linebackers Caleb McSurdy and Jordan Tripp.

20. Liberty (8-3, 5-1 Big South) – The Flames are 34-11 over the last four years, but haven’t reached the playoffs. It’s now or never for quarterback Mike Brown (FCS-best 346.4 yards of total offense per game) and wide receiver Chris Summers. Nobody will run through 6-5, 380-pound nose guard Asa Chapman.

21. Northwestern State (5-6, 4-3 Southland) – The Demons, behind nine players who earned a form of All-Southland honors, will try to go from 0-11 in 2009 to conference champs in coach Bradley Dale Peveto’s third season. Standout linebacker Derek Rose and quarterback Paul Harris are only juniors.

22. Eastern Kentucky (6-5, 5-2 OVC) – The Colonels want to build on last year’s season-ending four-game winning streak. Dual-threat quarterback T.J. Pryor will need more consistency while he directs a talented team which also boasts senior cornerback Jeremy Caldwell and junior wide receiver Orlandus Harris.

23. Indiana State (6-5, 4-4 Missouri Valley) –

24. Central Arkansas (7-4, 4-3 Southland) –

25. Jacksonville (10-1, 8-0 Pioneer) –
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LINDY'S

1. App St
2. EWU
3. Ga Sou
4. Delaware
5. Montana St
6. W&M
7. UNI
8. UNH
9. Wofford
10. Villanova
11. Jacksonville St
12. Lehigh
13. Montana
14. NDSU
15. SFA
16. SEMO
17. SC St
18. Bethune-Cookman
19. JMU
20. Penn
21. McNeese St
22. Richmond
23. Colgate
24. Grambling St
25. Liberty

MVP: DeAndre Presley, App St, QB
OFF POY: Bo Levi Mitchell, EWU, QB
DEF POY: Ameet Pall, Wofford, DE
Newcomer: Tray Robinson, RB, Montana St
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SPORTING NEWS

1. EWU
2. W&M
3. App St
4. UNI
5. Montana St
6. Ga Sou
7. Delaware
8. Montana
9. UCA
10. Wofford
11. UNH
12. SIU
13. McNeese St
14. Murray St
15. WIU
16. Southern Utah
17. Richmond
18. SFA
19. JSU
20. Liberty
21. UTC
22. Lehigh
23. Bethune-Cookman
24. Penn
25. UC Davis

TOP PLAYERS
OFF: DeAndre Presley
DEF: Ameet Pall
Newcomer: Jewell Hampton, RB, SIU
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AGS

1 Eastern Washington Eagles 1182 (35)
2 Georgia Southern Eagles 1088 (6)
3 William & Mary Tribe 1081 (4)
4 Appalachian State Mountaineers 1059 (3)
5 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 978
6 Montana State Bobcats 884
7 Wofford Terriers 830
8 North Dakota State Bison 749
9 Northern Iowa Panthers 731
10 New Hampshire Wildcats 703
11 Jacksonville State Gamecocks 633
12 Montana Grizzlies 526
13 Villanova Wildcats 513 (1)
14 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 496
15 Lehigh Mountain Hawks 429
16 Richmond Spiders 375
17 James Madison Dukes 365
18 Chattanooga Mocs 363
19 Liberty Flames 309
20 Cal Poly Mustangs 244
21 South Carolina State Bulldogs 230
22 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 188
23 Southern Illinois Salukis 187
24 Central Arkansas Bears 163
25 Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 127


Other Receiving Votes:

McNeese State Cowboys 125, Pennsylvania Quakers 114, Western Illinois Leathernecks 100, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 98, Indiana State Sycamores 60, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 57, Old Dominion Monarchs 47, Florida A&M Rattlers 45, Harvard Crimson 44, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 41, Furman Paladins 33, Robert Morris Colonials 27, Jacksonville Dolphins 26, Murray State Racers 22, Weber State Wildcats 19, Elon Phoenix 19
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Southern Pigskin

1. Eastern Washington, Big Sky
2010 Record: 13-2
2. Georgia Southern, Southern
2010 Record: 10-5
3. William & Mary, CAA
2010 Record: 8-4
4. Appalachian State, Southern
2010 Record: 10-3
5. Delaware, CAA
2010 Record: 12-3
6. Montana State, Big Sky
2010 Record: 9-3
7. Wofford, Southern
2010 Record: 10-3
8. Northern Iowa, MVC
2010 Record: 7-5
9. Jacksonville State, Ohio Valley
2010 Record: 9-3
10. North Dakota State, MVC
2010 Record: 9-5
11. Cal Poly, Great West
2010 Record: 7-4
12. Central Arkansas, Southland
2010 Record: 7-4
13. Montana, Big Sky
2010 Record: 7-4
14. Chattanooga, Southern
2010 Record: 6-5
15. Stephen F. Austin, Southland
2010 Record: 9-3
16. Richmond, CAA
2010 Record: 6-5
17. Liberty, Big South
2010 Record: 8-3
18. South Carolina State, MEAC
2010 Record: 9-3
19. SE Missouri State, Ohio Valley
2010 Record: 9-3
20. Western Illinois, Ohio Valley
2010 Record: 8-5
21. Villanova, CAA
2010 Record: 9-5
22. Southern Utah, Great West
2010 Record: 6-5
23. Jacksonville, Pioneer
2010 Record: 10-1
24. James Madison, CAA
2010 Record: 6-5
25. Penn, Ivy
2010 Record: 9-1
 
ALL AMERICANS

ATHLON

OFFENSE
QB DeAndre Presley 5-11 195 Sr. Appalachian State
RB Nate Eachus 5-10 216 Sr. Colgate
RB Jonathan Grimes 5-10 201 Sr. William & Mary
FB Eric Breitenstein 5-11 225 Jr. Wofford
WR Brandon Kaufman 6-5 205 Jr. Eastern Washington
WR Chris Summers 6-4 190 Sr. Liberty
TE Alex Gottlieb 6-4 255 Sr. William & Mary
OL Natiel Curry 6-2 280 Sr. Bethune-Cookman
OL D.J. Hall 6-3 300 Sr. Texas State
OL Brett Moore 6-3 253 Sr. Georgia Southern
OL J.C. Oram 6-4 310 Sr. Weber State
OL Chris Powers 6-2 270 Sr. Eastern Washington

DEFENSE
DL Mario Kurn 6-2 220 Sr. San Diego
DL Ameet Pall 6-0 245 Sr. Wofford
DL Brent Russell 6-2 287 Jr. Georgia Southern
DL Renard Williams 6-2 300 Sr. Eastern Washington
LB Matt Evans 6-0 219 Jr. New Hampshire
LB Tyler Holmes 6-0 220 Sr. Massachusetts
LB A.J. Storms 6-0 215 Sr. Idaho State
DB Asa Jackson 5-11 188 Sr. Cal Poly
DB Matt Johnson 6-2 220 Sr. Eastern Washington
DB Trumaine Johnson 6-3 199 Sr. Montana
DB Kejuan Riley 6-0 182 Jr. Alabama State

SPECIALISTS
K Matt Bevins 6-2 185 Sr. Liberty
P David Harrington 6-3 185 Sr. Idaho State
KR Jeremy Caldwell 5-10 193 Eastern Kentucky
PR Dontrell Johnson 5-11 180 Sr. Murray State

LINDY'S

OFFENSE FIRST-TEAM
QB DeAndre Presley, Sr., Appalachian State
RB Eric Breitenstein, Sr., Wofford
RB Nate Eachus, Sr., Colgate
WR Ryan Spadola, Jr., Lehigh
WR Chris Summers, Sr., Liberty
TE Alex Gottlieb, Sr., William & Mary
OL Bryan Boemer, Sr., Southern Illinois
OL Natiel Curry, Sr., Bethune-Cookman
OL D.J. Hall, Sr., Texas State
OL J.C. Oram, Sr., Weber State
OL Chris Powers, Sr., Eastern Washington
AP Gralyn Crawford, Jr., Stephen F. Austin
K Matt Bevins, Sr., Liberty

DEFENSE FIRST-TEAM
DL Mario Kurn, Sr., San Diego
DL Ameet Pall, Sr., Wofford
DL Brent Russell, Jr., Georgia Southern
DL Monte Lewis, Sr., Jacksonville State
LB Matt Evans, Jr., New Hampshire
LB Tyler Holmes, Sr., Massachusetts
LB Derek Rose, Jr., Northwestern State
DB Jeremy Caldwell, Sr., Eastern Kentucky
DB Trumaine Johnson, Sr., Montana
DB Mike McElroy, Sr., Southern Illinois
DB Kejuan Riley, Jr., Alabama State
P David Harrington, Sr., Idaho State

OFFENSE SECOND-TEAM
QB Bo Levi Mitchell, Sr., Eastern Washington
RB Jonathan Grimes, Sr., William & Mary
RB Andrew Pierce, So., Delaware
WR Josh Philpart, Sr., Jacksonville
WR Cordell Roberson, Jr., Stephen F. Austin
TE Shadrae King, Sr., Robert Morris
OL Miguel Gauthreaux, Sr., McNeese State
OL Gino Gradkowski, Sr., Delaware
OL Ryan O’Neill, Sr., Dartmouth
OL Vittorio Ottanelli, Sr., Colgate
AP Tavoy Moore, Sr., Idaho State
K Jason Cunningham, Sr., Montana State

DEFENSE SECOND-TEAM
DL Ben Boothby, Sr., Northern Iowa
DL Brandon Copeland, Jr., Penn
DL Zack Nash, Sr., Sacramento State
DL Renard Williams, Sr., Eastern Washington
LB Kadarron Anderson, Sr., Furman
LB Jer-ryan Harris, So., Arkansas-Pine Bluff
LB Andrae Jacobs, Jr., Coastal Carolina
DB Moses Ellis, Sr., Prairie View
DB Asa Jackson, Sr., Cal Poly
DB Matt Johnson, Sr., Eastern Washington
DB Laron Scott, Sr., Georgia Southern
P Jonathan Plisco, Jr., Old Dominion

SPORTING NEWS

OFFENSE
QB DeAndre Presley, Sr., Appalachian State
RB Eric Bretitenstein, Jr., Wofford
RB Nate Eachus, Sr., Colgate
OL D.J. Hall, Sr., Texas State
OL David Pickard, Sr., Southern Illinois
OL Brett Moore, Sr., Georgia Southern
OL J.C. Oram, Sr., Weber State
OL Juavahr Nathan, Sr., South Carolina State
TE Shadrae King, Sr., Robert Morris
WR Chris Summers, Sr., Liberty
WR Aaron Mellette, Jr., Elon
K Jason Cunningham, Sr., Montana State
RS Gralyn Crawford, Jr., Stephen F. Austin

DEFENSE
DL Brent Russell, Jr., Georgia Southern
DL Ameet Pall, Sr., Wofford
DL Mario Kurn, Sr., San Diego
DL Zack Nash, Sr., Sacramento State
LB Tyler Holmes, Sr., Massachusetts
LB Kadarron Anderson, Sr., Furman
LB Matt Evans, Jr., New Hampshire
DB Trumaine Johnson, Sr., Montana
DB Charles James, Jr., Charleston Southern
DB Moses Ellis, Sr., Prairie View A&M
DB Laron Scott, Sr., Georgia Southern
P David Harrington, Sr., Idaho State
 
Especially when they have some dude from Lehigh and some other dude from Liberty neither of which I have ever even heard of. They also have App State in the number one spot, so whatever. Not sure how getting pounded by Nova somehow projects them into that spot over the National Champs, or even Georgia Southern for that matter. I would put GSU over App State at this point. They will be tough - I'd love to see us play either GSU or App State next year! How 'bout an all-Eagles final? ;)
 
EWURanger said:
Especially when they have some dude from Lehigh and some other dude from Liberty neither of which I have ever even heard of. They also have App State in the number one spot, so whatever. Not sure how getting pounded by Nova somehow projects them into that spot over the National Champs, or even Georgia Southern for that matter. I would put GSU over App State at this point. They will be tough - I'd love to see us play either GSU or App State next year! How 'bout an all-Eagles final? ;)
I was hoping for that this last year. I think I would've had to root for the Eagles. :lol:
 
Consolidated rankings by CSN

http://www.collegesportingnews.com/content.php?500-2011-FCS-Consolidated-Preseason-Ranking" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
http://www.bigskyconf.com/news/2011/7/18/FB_0718115814.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

OFFENSE

POY - Denarious McGhee, QB, MSU

OL - Gabe Jackson - EWU
OL - Caleb Turner - WSU
OL - Chris Powers - EWU
OL - Alex Mott - NAU
OL - JC Oram - WSU
RB - Zach Bauman - NAU
RB - Cory McCaffrey - PSU
FB - Vinnie Palucci - NAU
WR - Brandon Kaufman, EWU
WR - Chase Deader - SAC
WR - Austin Shanks - NAU
TE - Greg Hardy - UM
QB - DeNarius McGhee - MSU

DEFENSE

POY - Zack Nash, DE, SAC

DL - Zach Nash - SAC
DL - Isaac Bond - NAU
DL - Renard Williams - EWU
DL - Bryan Waldhauser - UM
LB - A.J. Storms, ISU
LB - Nick Webb, WSU
LB - Zach Johnson EWU
LB - Caleb McSurdy - UM
DB - Trumaine Johnson - UM
DB - DeShawn Shead - PSU
DB - Matt Johnson, EWU
DB - Jeff Minnerly, EWU


SPECIAL TEAMS

PK - Jason Cunningham - MSU
P - David Harrington, ISU
KR - Tavoy Moore, ISU
ST - Darriell Beaumonte, EWU
 
It's great that both safeties are listed as pre-season all-conf guys, especially considering we have a third safety- Allen Bown- who is actually a little quicker and just as capable of starting (and will start some games for us).

The big concern on defense is going to be our CBs and DEs. I feel like we're pretty good in both those areas, but are we conference- and national-championship good in those positions? Replacing Hoffman is going to be tough; he was as good as just about anyone by the end of the season last year.
 
Dopa - agree on the CB situation, but DE? Dude, we're loaded at that position....Ena, Ceja, Gaylord, Larry, Chapman, Cook......we will have a very strong defensive line with two behemoths in the middle and some very athletic/quick athletes on the ends to contain. We were conference/national championship caliber in that position last year with the same guys returning....so how could we be worse off in that regard?
 
The problem I have with the DEs is that we don't have a true big-bodied strongsider. That said, SDEs that really look like SDEs are a rarity in the Big Sky and FCS in general. It concerns me, though, that UW will try to bust us up off-tackle to take advantage of the situation. I'm not sure if too many Big Sky teams can.
 
Screamin_Eagle174 said:
http://www.bigskyconf.com/news/2011/7/18/FB_0718115814.aspx

OFFENSE

POY - Denarious McGhee, QB, MSU

OL - Gabe Jackson - EWU
OL - Caleb Turner - WSU
OL - Chris Powers - EWU
OL - Alex Mott - NAU
OL - JC Oram - WSU
RB - Zach Bauman - NAU
RB - Cory McCaffrey - PSU
FB - Vinnie Palucci - NAU
WR - Brandon Kaufman, EWU
WR - Chase Deader - SAC
WR - Austin Shanks - NAU
TE - Greg Hardy - UM
QB - DeNarius McGhee - MSU

DEFENSE

POY - Zack Nash, DE, SAC

DL - Zach Nash - SAC
DL - Isaac Bond - NAU
DL - Renard Williams - EWU
DL - Bryan Waldhauser - UM
LB - A.J. Storms, ISU
LB - Nick Webb, WSU
LB - Zach Johnson EWU
LB - Caleb McSurdy - UM
DB - Trumaine Johnson - UM
DB - DeShawn Shead - PSU
DB - Matt Johnson, EWU
DB - Jeff Minnerly, EWU


SPECIAL TEAMS

PK - Jason Cunningham - MSU
P - David Harrington, ISU
KR - Tavoy Moore, ISU
ST - Darriell Beaumonte, EWU
What happened to Bo Levi on this list. I don't see why they think Denarius is going to be sooo much better? Homer opinion definetly, but surprised just the same considering the the contributions to the championship.
 
Wineguy;
I have to believe there is a certain amount of "share the wealth" mentality in this voting :thumbdown: . Given that the Bobcats are the defending co-champs they deserve something. IMHO BLM is the best all around QB in the conference and he definitely showed what he's go in pressure situations last year in the NC game. If he picks up where he left off last season, he will not only be MVP of the league but a very strong contender for the Payton award.
Go Eagles
 
clawman said:
Wineguy;
I have to believe there is a certain amount of "share the wealth" mentality in this voting :thumbdown: . Given that the Bobcats are the defending co-champs they deserve something. IMHO BLM is the best all around QB in the conference and he definitely showed what he's go in pressure situations last year in the NC game. If he picks up where he left off last season, he will not only be MVP of the league but a very strong contender for the Payton award.
Go Eagles
I agree, they added Gabe Jackson as sort of an iffy entry at OT, so maybe they felt like they'd already done EWU a favor. Danarious McGhee had some gaudy numbers, but I think teams will adapt a little better this season. I predict Bo Levi or B-Kauf have just as likely a shot of being the offensive player of the year.

As football draws nearer, I'm excited to see it all playout. I just pray we get through our first four games at least 3-1. If we can do that, making the playoffs should fall into place.
 
3-1 is a realistic expectation, but even at 2-2 I think we'll be ok looking at the remainder of the schedule. Very tough stretch those first four games.
 
EWURanger said:
3-1 is a realistic expectation, but even at 2-2 I think we'll be ok looking at the remainder of the schedule. Very tough stretch those first four games.

Agreed...I think everyone would be thrilled with 3-1, but 2-2 is acceptable based on the schedule and all of the road games. Going 3-1 would be a great help to hosting another playoff game.
 
Looks like goeags.com decided to put together a list too... :lol:

http://goeags.com/sports/m-footbl/2011-12/Releases/11fbTargetOnTheirBack" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
EWURanger said:
3-1 is a realistic expectation, but even at 2-2 I think we'll be ok looking at the remainder of the schedule. Very tough stretch those first four games.
IMHO 3-1 is very probable but would not rule out 4-0 ;) 2-2 would be a disappointment. Although if we are going to have 2 losses I would rather they be early in the season rather than a late season (Cal Poly) loss. The committee has a short memory so early losses have less impact than late season losses.
 
clawman said:
EWURanger said:
3-1 is a realistic expectation, but even at 2-2 I think we'll be ok looking at the remainder of the schedule. Very tough stretch those first four games.
IMHO 3-1 is very probable but would not rule out 4-0 ;) 2-2 would be a disappointment. Although if we are going to have 2 losses I would rather they be early in the season rather than a late season (Cal Poly) loss. The committee has a short memory so early losses have less impact than late season losses.

I'd be tickled pink (or RED? :D ) with a 3-1 start, as that would put us one game ahead of where we were last year, with only one fairly tough game left in Cal Poly, same spot as SUU was last year. Not saying the other BSC teams won't be tough, but I think Cal Poly will be our toughest remaining after the first four. 4-0 to start? We runnin' this shit. :nod:
 

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