The Sicatoka

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.

Start the second half with the ball and do something positive with it.

OK, from opening faceoff to final horn, during the game broadcast (not pre-game or post-game), how many times does Tim Hennessy (just Tim, no color guy, no guests) say "Fighting Hawks". Place your bets.

Would seem appropriate given the tacit, default imprimatur from Kelley and Twamley Hall.