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It was more like 10:28 am CT, but yeah.

That really stings.

I'll ask it again: Is this "6-5 team in" move a first step in taking a 24 team field up to 32 teams? They could pull in UND, EWU, NAU, and some of the "8+ win total but weak conference" teams to fill out the bracket.

I just went and looked at New Hampshire's 7-4: http://caasports.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=1889 Best win: Richmond (at UNH). Between UNH and EIU (and WIU to some extent), I'm just shaking my head.

There have been games where Santiago is 100+ after six carries.

FIFY.

We lose a lot off the offensive front. That is priority #1. I don't care how good a QB/RB is: the offensive line makes the offense. Even average receivers look like Jerry Rice when the defense has to over-commit to stopping the run. Next, shore up the defensive front. Then take a long, hard look at the secondary.

Take a look at the bracket, honestly: They regioinalized and bus-tripped the F'Hawks out of it. I can't believe I'm doing this, but I'm agreeing with BisonDan: they DII'd it.

But Dan, it's here in FCS now.

So the criteria is beat 3 playoff teams? So 3-8 would be good enough? Or would the 8 have to be "good losses" (whatever that is). The claim had long been "7 wins" to be considered. That changed somehow this year. That's the explanation I think many are seeking.

I've wondered if his backup is Jacque Straap.

Your answer, "I don't know," is what I have the hard spot with. Maybe I'm spoiled by the analytic approach of NCAA ice hockey (PWR); maybe I don't like an undefined process because it gives too many openings for back room graft.

Easton Stick put the 59 onto WIU. I recall this Wentz fellow playing against UND.

OK then, given the FCS said UND was first out, why'd EIU make the cut?

You know it's bad when someone/something can make me agree with McFeely: http://mcfeely.areavoices.com/2015/11/22/fcs-playoffs-taking-on-division-ii-boring-feel/ The FCS selection committee is to college football what Don Adam is to college hockey: they make it up as they go.

Bison06: Please consult Cole Jirik's Twitter account regarding UND or WIU or EIU. Thank you.

Two big fourth quarter leads disappeared because of injury/depth. That is fixable. And there is a staunch, harsh lesson to the team in that.

I am pretty sure there was a formula floating around here last week. Was it used?

Your logic: SDSU is a top 8. Fair enough NCAA logic: PSU is top 8. Problem: NCAA not consistent in its logic.

By taking a 6-5 team the FCS dispels the "7 DI wins" notion. Is this a move by the FCS to go to 32 teams? To do so you'd have to take some 6-5 teams. This year you'd be looking at EWU and NAU in the field.

So the "7 DI wins" standard is now proven to be fallacy. Is this a first move by the FCS to move to a 32 team field? To do that you'd have to take some 6-5 schools. Precedent set.

Which is better: win over PSU or SDSU? Answer: Which one is a top 8 seed?

Ultimate motivation.

Before someone asks in THIS thread: NCAA FCS selection show is Sun Nov 22 on ESPNU at 10 am Central time.

Ask after the selection show.