AGS top 25 poll week 5

[Khan4Cats]

The problem with Montana is they've scheduled to get a seed for the playoffs, and if they're undefeated, they will almost certainly get a top 2. Of course, I think they could have it really blow up on them if they stub their toe along the way prior to Montana State. The only two I see from the Big Sky possibly doing that are at NAU (if they get back to playing how they did against Appy, or Portland State and Glanville's system gets to the Griz) Even a loss to MSU will likely give the Griz a top 4 seed, the NCAA just won't pass on that $$$. Two losses may keep a seed away.

Our problem is we almost have to run the table to get a top seed. I don't see McNeese losing to anyone in the Southland, and I doubt three Central/West teams get seeded.

[TCuni]

Just to keep things in perspective for everybody, and keep the smiles on everybody's faces... Last year at this point, we had a loss to a DII school under our belt, loss to ISU, and were about to lose to WIU. I think being ranked number 2 behind a less deserving team is a slightly better problem to have! Go Panthers!

[pantherfan73]

I still feel that North Dakota State is the most underrated team. Lets look at their schedule and wins....
09/08 S F Austin W 28-19
09/15 Sam Houston W 41-38
09/22 at C Michigan W 44-14
09/29 at W Illinois W 41-28
10/06 UC Davis 2:00 PM
10/13 at MVSU 3:00 PM
10/20 at Minnesota TBD
10/27 S Utah 2:00 PM
11/03 Illinois St 7:00 PM
11/10 at Cal Poly 7:05 PM
11/17 at S Dakota St 2:00 PM

They beat CMichighan, they could probably beat a so-so Minnesota team, Illinois St, South Dakota St (who killed SFA). Two DI-A teams in one year. Pretty good. They have pretty tough schedule and they are winning. Everyone keeps looking at Montana. Keep an eye out for this ND State team.
Sorry for the dumb question, but are they playoff eligible this year or is it next year? If it is this year, watch out!

[SMK4UNI]

I little comparison between UNI and Montana. Now I did not go into a lot of detail but these are the stats I came up with.

Montana’s schedule:

Opponent Record PA PF
Sothern Utah (0-4) 159 57
Fort Lewis** (1-3) 127 22
Albany (1-3) 96 61
Weber St (0-4) 142 41
Totals (2-14) 524 181

UNI’s schedule

Opponent Record PA PF
Minnesota St** (3-2) 116 138
Iowa St* (1-4) 131 94
South Dakota St (2-3) 86 143
Drake (4-1) 110 147
Illinois St (2-3) 126 121
Totals (12-13) 569 643

*Indicates FBS opponent
**Indicates Division II opponent

What are your thoughts on this breakdown?

[unidrs]

I am pretty sure that NDSU is not playoff eligible until 2008. Also, look at how many first place votes Montana has and we are only nine points behind. That says something about the voters.

[JayJ79]

No, NDSU is not playoff eligible until next year (2008). But that doesn't mean they can't be ranked in the polls. Just like the Ivy League schools, and a few others that don't participate in the Division I Championship Playoffs.

[01PantherFan]

Good article today by Doug Newhoff of the Waterloo Courier, ( he always has good write ups about the Cats )

Also says Sanders is just a sprain all tests negative !

http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/10/02/sports/local/doc47025fe6acf9d348423884.txt

This part is good to read !!!
"The great thing about this team is they have taken each game individually. They haven't looked past anybody. Just listening to what they say and how they act right now, everything I'm seeing and hearing and reading is what I'm seeing on the practice field every day with them right now."

[JD720]

If SIU beats Youngstown next weekend...they'll be higher when they come into the Dome on the 13th. Seems like a pretty big game. Is there TV?

I'm pretty sure its on Mediacom.

[ubuntuCAT]

I'm pretty sure its on Mediacom.

Yes it is on mediacom's connections channel state-wide

[FOTY]

Yes it is on mediacom's connections channel state-wide

Has anyone heard if Fox Sports Midwest might pick it up? I have Directv and am looking to record it.

If I'd had known that the wedding was planned for the same day as UNI-SIU I wouldn't have agreed to stand for the groom.... although the bride has agreed to allow me to wear an earphone all afternoon!

[DomeRanger Posse]

Just pay attention when it's time to give the ring to the groom. And cheering outloud might raise an eyebrow, unless we score when they kiss.

[FOTY]

Just pay attention when it's time to give the ring to the groom. And cheering outloud might raise an eyebrow, unless we score when they kiss.

Thanks for the advice Ranger!

[JayJ79]

My sis got married in 2005, the day of the UNI/Iowa game. doh!
(granted, the UNI/SIU game is more important than the UNI/Iowa game, but still. would have liked to have watched/listened to that)