Quote from: wone3 on November 11, 2012, 09:10:47 PM
Do we have a justification of the Mt. Union/UMHB pairing in the bracket from the committee? I would be curious to hear it. I'm not saying certain other conferences which are represented on the other side aren't good; but the way it seemed those 2 teams were playing would be the best showcase for the final game IMHO.

Just because d3football has MTU/UMHB #1 -#2, that does not mean at all they are the best two teams and would be the best final game.  Heck, UMHB gives up a TON of points to be ranked #2.  I'm suprised every week by that single #1 vote they get.  I see very little separating the top 6 teams.

I still think the selection committee got this wrong...Bethel over Concordia?

I know the tie breaker is head to head between the two, but I don't think this looks at the whole picture.  Concordia lost by a point to Bethel on a magical comeback and played St. Thomas well, while Bethel lost to an un-ranked team and got absolutely trounced by St. Thomas. 

You could argue the committee was trying to be "fair" and not slipping in a 3rd team from a conference when that team is 8-2 over some team like Bridgewater, I'd say three from the MIAC before Bridgewater.  However, if that doesn't happen and its bethel vs Concordia, you can't take the team that has a 37-0 loss. 

Pat - you've seen both teams play in person, in your opinion - which team looks more solid througout?