I'm still the outlier in column 4. I debated long and hard putting Marietta at 2, not 3. That beat down of BW was impressive. I decided they'll have their chance to move up the last two games of the season.

The most points Hope has given up this season is 18 against Kalamazoo (and that was after going up 35-3 and treating the rest of the game like a scrimmage)... When splitting hairs trying to decide who should be ranked higher between Marietta, Hope, and DePauw, I really start splitting hairs. Berry lost again and Denison dropping 34 on DePauw both make me lean Hope. If Hope struggles against Albion or DePauw blows Wabash out of the water, I'll surely flop again. I'm slightly surprised I'm the only one that's voting Hope and now Marietta ahead of DePauw. Perhaps and orange and blue tinted glasses are distorting things for me.

Quote from: FCGrizzliesGrad on October 23, 2024, 08:24:07 PMAccording to the current NPI ranking, the Region 4 order is DePauw, Hope, Mount Union, Marietta, Adrian, Alma, John Carroll, Albion, Wabash, Mount St Joseph in the top 10.

Hope's next two are Adrian and Albion. Mount still has Marietta. Let's say both teams win out. Is it possible a potential playoff game between the two would be in Holland and not Alliance?!

I'm the contrarian this week. I flopped back to Hope 2 and DePauw 3. I just think they remind me a lot of last year DePauw and Alma. As for the seven spot, I game my vote to BW. Holding a two score lead over John Carroll at halftime impressed me in a spot no one really had yet...

Quote from: Kira & Jaxon's Dad on October 16, 2024, 07:27:42 AMI'm voter 1, 6 or 7 this week.  I flip flopped Wabash and BW this week.  Tough week to move anyone with the MIAA off last Saturday.

Same on being 1, 6, or 7. I moved Hope and DePauw based on a reassessment of DePauw's win over Berry. I also bumped Marietta ahead of JCU and Alma, rationale being the losses of UWW and UWRF... still think JCU and Alma might actually be better, but, for now...

I was the lone Hope vote at 2 and DePauw at 3. I flipped them this week. But... I reserve the right to flip back if Trinity beats the tar out of Berry next week. I'm still skeptical at how good of a win Berry is. And without that win, their resume is suspect.

Anyone have insight on DePauw's win against Berry and how I should be quantifying it? Admittedly, I have zero knowledge of Berry football. Should I be giving that win more value than I currently am?

Quote from: bluestreak66 on October 04, 2024, 10:14:01 AMbut what exactly is the thought process behind the two Albion voters?...

Admittedly, I was one. I was trying to quickly get my votes in while tailgating for the MNF game in Detroit. I hastily made my vote at 7 for Albion. I spent more time and consideration this week and fixed the "error". 

The game is at Alma on Saturday.
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Yes it was! And what a glorious Saturday. I don't know why I had it in my head it was in Holland.

I'm column 3.

Hope @ Alma for homecoming this weekend. Could very well be the MIAA Championship game.

I have a hard time with DePauw and JCU. One just doesn't play anyone good. The other lost to the #4 and #6 teams in the country. For now, I put DePauw 2. The winner in Holland this weekend will almost certainly hop them in my rankings next week. JCU went toe to toe with Mount for 3.5 quarters. I just can't bring myself to put them lower until Hope or Alma shows me more.

Quote from: Grutte Dirk on September 21, 2024, 05:48:28 PMDoesn't anyone post here?
Basketball rules the MIAA!?

Basically. Sac, FormerD3db, TUAngola, Stinger... that's basically the regulars that I can think of on this board in recent times...

Congrats to Calvin on their second win. Having the foresight to schedule both Oberlin and Anderson was just really savvy for the inaugural season. No matter what happens in MIAA play, you have to already see 2024 as a glowing success.

My more accurate feelings go....

1. Mount
2a. DePauw, Alma
2b. Hope, JCU, Marietta
7. Flip a coin...

I'm column 6. I think the difference between #7 and ORVs is minimal. Also, assessing Alma and JCU in losses vs. Hope and DePauw in wins against far lesser opponents is difficult. I give the nod to the teams willing to schedule top 10 opponents.

I'll play along! And I like the alphabetical order part for week 0.

Albion
Alma
DePauw
Hope
John Carroll
Marietta
Mount Union

I jest of course... I actually took some joy in seeing someone's rankings lol