South Region playoffs

Josh Bowerman · October 12, 2005, 03:01:03 PM

Glad to know I'm not the only one curious. I was just using the Team Pages (by region) Pat, et. al. have posted for us as reference.

Maybe he can weigh in with an answer on this one.

Ralph Turner · October 12, 2005, 03:39:09 PM

Josh, the ACFC is not a recognized conference. I understand that head to head results on common opponents impact the decision and that is one of the benefits of the ACFC.

There will be several one loss in-region teams and so I think that the percentage will play a bigger factor.

Ralph Turner · October 12, 2005, 03:47:24 PM

State University of NY Brockport is listed in the Handbook as an East Region Pool B.

Josh Bowerman · October 12, 2005, 04:01:34 PM

FWIW, upon further inspection, both Salisbury and Wesley only play five in-region DIII games this year.

Llamaguy · October 13, 2005, 02:21:15 AM

Quote from: Ralph Turner on October 12, 2005, 03:47:24 PM
State University of NY Brockport is listed in the Handbook as an East Region Pool B.

Good detective work Ralph!

Llamaguy · October 13, 2005, 02:38:00 AM

5 Big Games affecting South Region Playoff Hopefuls this Weekend

Thiel at Waynesburg
Hardin-Simmons vs. East Texas Baptist
Hampden-Sydney vs. Washington & Lee
Ferrem vs. Methodist
McMurry vs. Howard Payne

How do the Indices Guru's Call'em this Week?

Laz Index Born Power Don Hansen

Thiel -17 -15 (28-14)
Hardin-Simmons -20 -20 (28-10)
Hampden-Sydney -4.5 -11 (35-21)
Ferrem -4 -6 no pick
Howard Payne -10 -9 (31-14)

Ron Boerger · October 13, 2005, 09:07:30 AM

Quote from: Llamaguy on October 13, 2005, 02:38:00 AM
5 Big Games affecting South Region Playoff Hopefuls this Weekend

McMurry vs. Howard Payne

Isn't this just a bit of a stretch? 2-3 Howard Payne and a 4-1 McMurry who hasn't beaten anyone yet (the four opponents they have defeated have a total of one win between them) ?

Llamaguy · October 13, 2005, 09:25:56 AM

Quote from: Ron Boerger (BfB) on October 13, 2005, 09:07:30 AM
Quote from: Llamaguy on October 13, 2005, 02:38:00 AM
5 Big Games affecting South Region Playoff Hopefuls this Weekend

McMurry vs. Howard Payne

Isn't this just a bit of a stretch? 2-3 Howard Payne and a 4-1 McMurry who hasn't beaten anyone yet (the four opponents they have defeated have a total of one win between them) ?

Yup its quite a stretch, but they are still alive, granted its only Week 7 of the season.

It said Big games affecting the South region playoff race, not big games in general this week, LOL. Not alot different than W&L & Centre, its just that Centre plays Maryville this week, Wooooohoooo. All of the other teams not listed as the big 5 should win easily this week.

Hug · October 13, 2005, 09:36:13 AM

Gettysburg thinks they are playing a big game this Friday.

Llamaguy · October 13, 2005, 10:41:45 AM

Quote from: Hug on October 13, 2005, 09:36:13 AM
Gettysburg thinks they are playing a big game this Friday.

Yup, Hopkins is their Stagg Bowl!

Ralph Turner · October 13, 2005, 11:27:31 AM

Come on Bonzo! It is a big game for McMurry...Homecoming, the Yellow Jackets!

We volunteer to end the playoff hopes for HPU.

Bill McCabe · October 13, 2005, 01:31:09 PM

Ron, It becomes a huge game if McMurry wins. If they lose, it was fun while it lasted.

Cleveland Cartel · October 13, 2005, 01:59:50 PM

Does anyone in this forum believe that Thiel can win out and go 10-0 and secure the playoff spot, or will they lose a game or two?

What would happen if Thiel does lose two gams in the next 5??

Would that crush their playoff aspirations??

Josh Bowerman · October 13, 2005, 02:08:48 PM

Yup. Pretty much.

I don't think there's going to be much more love for any two-loss teams this year than there has been in the past. I do think the playoff expansion will likely let in the one loss teams that have been excluded in the past.

Ralph Turner · October 13, 2005, 02:12:18 PM

Cleveland, I think that a 9-1 Thiel gets a spot; 8-2 doesn't!

A 10-0 Thiel hosts one and maybe 2 games.