South Region playoffs

Bill McCabe · October 25, 2005, 06:26:59 PM

Ralph, I agree that one in region loss is it. It would be unbelieveable if HSU and UMHB have one loss and one of them wouldn't make it. If they both get by this weekend, I think they run the table. I'm still a McMurry fan this week!

Cleveland Cartel · October 25, 2005, 06:37:26 PM

Board Question,

Does anyone believe that South Region Teams that are Geographically North such as John Hopkins, Thiel, and WJ are not as good as their records show, and should be second guessed upon being placed high or at all in the playoffs?? Would a southern team deserve a playoff spot over any of these teams due to their SOS as of right now???

Ralph Turner · October 25, 2005, 07:01:16 PM

Cleveland, I think that the issue is geography.

Trinity hosting HSU and someone flying into UMHB is one sub-bracket. The second round game would probably be a bus ticket in Texas.

I think that is the more significant factor working here.

I believe that filling a Rowan/East Region bracket with 8 geographically proximal schools is what is affecting your conference. (Rule #1 Geographic Proximity takes precedence. Rule #2 See Rule #1!

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Remember that John Carroll, the OAC runner-up and a Pool C, ran the East Region table in 2002. They were 12-2 that year, 0-2 vs. Mount Union, 12-0 vs. the rest of D3!

Bill McCabe · October 25, 2005, 08:35:23 PM

Ralph, In this scenario, who hosts the 2nd round game if HSU and UMHB win?

Ron Boerger · October 25, 2005, 11:14:05 PM

Quote from: Bill McCabe on October 25, 2005, 08:35:23 PM
Ralph, In this scenario, who hosts the 2nd round game if HSU and UMHB win?

The team seeded above the other

See tomorrow's regional rankings for a clue ...

Ralph Turner · October 25, 2005, 11:58:12 PM

Once again, Bonzo, great ATR article!

I am glad that Pat has seen fit to give us our own writer.

With AC moving to the SCAC, I foresee more SCAC-ASC games. Lots of mid-season open dates!

mandfense · October 26, 2005, 03:36:18 AM

Quote from: Cleveland Cartel on October 25, 2005, 06:37:26 PM
Board Question,

Does anyone believe that South Region Teams that are Geographically North such as John Hopkins, Thiel, and WJ are not as good as their records show, and should be second guessed upon being placed high or at all in the playoffs?? Would a southern team deserve a playoff spot over any of these teams due to their SOS as of right now???

Well, JHU will likely get the automatic bid. Whether or not they deserve is irrevalvent because they won their conference.

As far Theil and W&J go, they are Pool B teams and in my opinion, deserve a bid over any other South region at large team with the exception of HSU/UMHB.

PittTBCW · October 26, 2005, 08:40:36 AM

what time do the rankings come out???

Bill McCabe · October 26, 2005, 08:48:37 AM

Ron, Nice article on the South. Should have gone with your original title!

Ron Boerger · October 26, 2005, 09:12:20 AM

I did.

Editors!

Bill McCabe · October 26, 2005, 09:18:15 AM

Well, we all know what you meant. Keep it up.

Cleveland Cartel · October 26, 2005, 09:42:48 AM

I belive the rankings come out in the afternoon, but I could be wrong......Anyone know for sure??

pakownr97 · October 26, 2005, 10:17:03 AM

I hope everyone sees the blurb on D3football.com's home page where you can link to the online Heisman voting. Ron Boerger helped get Linfield's QB, a D3 guy, on the ballot. Let's do what we can to stuff this baby.

Bill McCabe · October 26, 2005, 10:39:04 AM

Kudos to Ron. That is awesome getting Elliot on the ballot.

mizzou_mafia · October 26, 2005, 02:43:25 PM

Quote from: Cleveland Cartel on October 26, 2005, 09:42:48 AM
I belive the rankings come out in the afternoon, but I could be wrong......Anyone know for sure??

Cleveland,
I've been checking the ncaa page several times today and nothing new yet.
http://www.ncaasports.com/football/mens/polls/polls/diviii

I'm sure you'll find a link from d3football.com's homepage the hour they come out too.