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[bleedpurple]

EAST VS WEST

10 v 10  Salisbury vs Wartburg ... Wartburg wins a grinder 14-10  West leads 1-0.
9 v 9     Western New England vs Monmouth... Monmouth wins another defensive battle 13-10.  West leads 2-0.
8 v 8    St. Norbert vs Framingham St. ... SNU holds down FSU and wins 27-14.  West leads 3-0
7 v 7    Washington and Jefferson vs St. Thomas...Tommies roll  41-13.  West leads 4-0
6 v 6    MIT vs  UW-La Crosse...UW-L shuts down MIT offense, 27-9.  West leads 5-0
5 v 5   Ithaca vs  Linfield...Ithaca takes out east frustration on Cats and rolls 48-18.   West leads 5-1
4 v 4   Delaware Valley vs Bethel...Royals have too much.  30-14, BU.  West leads 6-1
3 v 3   RPI vs Whitworth...RPI wins shootout 42-35.  West leads  6-2
2 v 2  Frostburg State vs St. Johns... Johnnies double up Frosty  42-21.  West leads 7-2
1 v 1   Brockport State vs UW-Whitewater...Hawks grind one out 21-14. West Wins the Challenge 8-2

East won a couple and had a few one score losses, but lost the challenge 8-2. EAST VS  NORTH TOMORROW.

[wally_wabash]

OK, time to settle this Alternate Universe style. lol  We will have a Regional Ranking Challenge.  Since the East Region is on trial, they will participate in three separate 10 game Regional Ranking Challenges. One against each of the other regions.  All games will be played at Wrigley Field (neutral site for Massey purposes).  First up EAST VS SOUTH!

EAST VS SOUTH

10 V 10  Salisbury vs Maryville ...and the East starts strong as Salisbury downs Maryville 13-7.  East Region is 1-0!
9 v 9  Western New England vs Case Western Reserve...Case evens things up in the challenge, downing WNE  34-20.  1-1
8 v 8  Framingham State vs first round darling Randolph Macon...Yellow Jackets show up again! 50-20 blowout. South up 2-1
7 v 7  Stevenson takes on Washington and Jefferson...Wash and Jeff does the South proud 27-14  South up 3-1
6 v 6   MIT vs Muhlenberg ...the Mules leave no doubt  30-7.  South up 4-1
5 v 5   Ithaca vs Centre....Centre follows the Mules lead and wins by same score 30-7.  South up 5-1
4 v 4   Delaware Valley vs Berry...Del Val says "Not so fast" and gets the upset 42-38.  South up 5-2
3 v 3   RPI vs Hardin Simmons...Cowboys have waited for this chance. And take advantage of it. HSU 38-28  South up 6-2
2 v 2   Frostburg St vs Johns Hopkins...Hopkins wins a shootout, 45-37.  South up 7-2
1 v 1  UMHB vs Brockport  The CRU seals the deal  42-21.    South wins the challenge 8-2

First challenge didn't go well for the East, but there are two left!

Football on baseball diamonds is a terrible idea even in Masseyland.   

[Ralph Turner]

Soldier Field or Lambeau would be a better choice for neutral field.

Or, how about the NFL HOF field in Canton OH for a neutral field?

[Ralph Turner]

OK, time to settle this Alternate Universe style. lol  We will have a Regional Ranking Challenge.  Since the East Region is on trial, they will participate in three separate 10 game Regional Ranking Challenges. One against each of the other regions.  All games will be played at Wrigley Field (neutral site for Massey purposes).  First up EAST VS SOUTH!

EAST VS SOUTH

10 V 10  Salisbury vs Maryville ...and the East starts strong as Salisbury downs Maryville 13-7.  East Region is 1-0!
9 v 9  Western New England vs Case Western Reserve...Case evens things up in the challenge, downing WNE  34-20.  1-1
8 v 8  Framingham State vs first round darling Randolph Macon...Yellow Jackets show up again! 50-20 blowout. South up 2-1
7 v 7  Stevenson takes on Washington and Jefferson...Wash and Jeff does the South proud 27-14  South up 3-1
6 v 6   MIT vs Muhlenberg ...the Mules leave no doubt  30-7.  South up 4-1
5 v 5   Ithaca vs Centre....Centre follows the Mules lead and wins by same score 30-7.  South up 5-1
4 v 4   Delaware Valley vs Berry...Del Val says "Not so fast" and gets the upset 42-38.  South up 5-2
3 v 3   RPI vs Hardin Simmons...Cowboys have waited for this chance. And take advantage of it. HSU 38-28  South up 6-2
2 v 2   Frostburg St vs Johns Hopkins...Hopkins wins a shootout, 45-37.  South up 7-2. It was 58-27 JHU real time!
1 v 1  UMHB vs Brockport  The CRU seals the deal  42-21.    South wins the challenge 8-2

First challenge didn't go well for the East, but there are two left!

What? Do you mean that we have discovered an East Region bias in Massey?  LOL

[wally_wabash]

Soldier Field or Lambeau would be a better choice for neutral field.

Or, how about the NFL HOF field in Canton OH for a neutral field?

This is actually going to happen in 2020.  We don't have to pretend! 

[MRMIKESMITH]

One thing I don't like about the regional ranking challenge is that the regional rankings does not reflect the better teams, each regional ranking is different. Not saying that this hypothetical alternative universe would change the outcomes, but that's my 2 cents.

[smedindy]

Why not take Massey and Hansen's top 10 by region and see where they stack up, instead of using the RRs?

[Ralph Turner]

Why not take Massey and Hansen's top 10 by region and see where they stack up, instead of using the RRs?

I like the idea, but I want him to run his permutations with all of the regions, all 6 of them, with the NCAA Regional Rankings first.

[bleedpurple]

I was waiting for the Wrigley Field comments. I just thought it would be a fitting tribute to the 2019 World Series Champions. 

Anyway, here is EAST VS NORTH
10 v 10  Salisbury vs Baldwin Wallace...BW scores late to sneak by the Gulls  21-20.   1-0 North
9 v 9      Western New England vs Wheaton...Thunder rolls the Golden Bears 41-7       2-0 North
8 v 8   Framingham St. Vs Wash U...The Bears win shootout 37-35.                            3-0  North
7 v 7  Stevenson vs Illinois Wesleyan...CCIW gets the trifecta.  37-7 Titans.               4-0 North
6 v 6   MIT vs Wittenberg...Tigers roar.  Witt wins 44-7                                             5-0 North
5 v 5   Ithaca vs Wabash...Bombers strike down Little Giants  39-13                          5-1 North
4 v 4  Delaware Valley vs Trine...DelVal makes it two straight for the East 35-12        5-2  North
3 v 3  RPI vs John Carroll...JCU Alternate outperforms reality.  JUC wins 17-7             6-2  North
2 v 2  Frostberg State vs North Central...Cardinals offense too much. 43-30 NCC        7-2  North
1 v 1  Brockport vs  Mount Union...Mount survives stellar Brokport effort 14-6.           8-2 North

The East Region lost each Regional Ranking Challenge by identical 8-2 margins. 
Next, I'll do Regional Ranking Challenges for NORTH/SOUTH, SOUTH/WEST, NORTH/WEST*

*Due to valuable input by experts and fans alike, the location for the remaining three Regional Ranking Challenges will be moved from Wrigley Field to a true football venue. 

[MRMIKESMITH]

I was waiting for the Wrigley Field comments. I just thought it would be a fitting tribute to the 2019 World Series Champions. 

Anyway, here is EAST VS NORTH
10 v 10  Salisbury vs Baldwin Wallace...BW scores late to sneak by the Gulls  21-20.   1-0 North
9 v 9      Western New England vs Wheaton...Thunder rolls the Golden Bears 41-7       2-0 North
8 v 8   Framingham St. Vs Wash U...The Bears win shootout 37-35.                            3-0  North
7 v 7  Stevenson vs Illinois Wesleyan...CCIW gets the trifecta.  37-7 Titans.               4-0 North
6 v 6   MIT vs Wittenberg...Tigers roar.  Witt wins 44-7                                             5-0 North
5 v 5   Ithaca vs Wabash...Bombers strike down Little Giants  39-13                          5-1 North
4 v 4  Delaware Valley vs Trine...DelVal makes it two straight for the East 35-12        5-2  North
3 v 3  RPI vs John Carroll...JCU Alternate outperforms reality.  JUC wins 17-7             6-2  North
2 v 2  Frostberg State vs North Central...Cardinals offense too much. 43-30 NCC        7-2  North
1 v 1  Brockport vs  Mount Union...Mount survives stellar Brokport effort 14-6.           8-2 North

The East Region lost each Regional Ranking Challenge by identical 8-2 margins. 
Next, I'll do Regional Ranking Challenges for NORTH/SOUTH, SOUTH/WEST, NORTH/WEST*

*Due to valuable input by experts and fans alike, the location for the remaining three Regional Ranking Challenges will be moved from Wrigley Field to a true football venue.

I guess I should create an equal Doppelganger alternative reality as well.

[bleedpurple]

Alternative Reality Regional Rankings Challenge:  NORTH/SOUTH   Location:  Notre Dame Stadium (neutral site)

10 V 10  Baldwin Wallace vs Maryville...Scots swat Yellow Jackets 29-13.                  1-0  South
9 v 9   Wheaton Vs Case Western Reserve...Wheaton sneaks by Spartans  31-25.      1-1
8 v 8     Wash U vs Randolph Macon... Wash U rolls  36-7                                         2-1 North                                   
7 v 7   Illiniois Wesleyan vs Wash and Jeff...Titans outscore W&J 38-31                     3-1 North
6 v 6   Wittenberg vs Muhlenberg...A real Mule-stompin win 45-17 Mules.                  3-2 North
5 v 5  Wabash vs Centre... Colonels lay the wood to Little Giants 48-6.                      3-3
4 v 4  Trine vs Berry...Berry quiets the Thunder 48-12 giving South the lead.             4-3 South
3 v 3  Hardin Simmons vs John Carroll...HSU wins thriller 29-28.                               5-3 South
2 v 2  North Central vs Johns Hopkins...JHU wins to clinch a south victory 35-29.        6-3  South
1x1    Mount Union vs Mary Hardin Baylor...UMHB finishes strong south run 37-24      7-3  South

Very impressive showing by the south. Sweep of seeds 1-6  carried them to victory in the challenge.

[bleedpurple]

Alternative Reality South/West Regional Ranking Challenge.  Held in Rose Bowl Stadium

10 v 10  Maryville vs Wartburg...Knights win defensive struggle 13-10                     1-0 West
9 v 9    Case Western Reserve vs Monmouth...Monmouth late FG wins it  24-21        2-0 West
8 v 8   Randolph Macon vs St. Norbert...Triple option carries Green Knights  45-40    3-0  West
7 v 7  St. Thomas vs Washington and Jefferson...STU rolls 38-10                             4-0  West
6 v 6  UW-LaCrosse vs Muhlenberg...Eagles outscore Mules 45-41                            5-0  West
5 v 5  Centre vs Linfield...Cats surprise Centre 35-29   Clinches Challenge                 6-0  West
4 v 4  Berry vs Bethel...Vikings upset the Royals to get South on the board 26-20      6-1  West
3 v 3  Hardin Simmons vs Whitworth...Cowboys trample Whitworth 24-10                 6-2 West
2 v 2  Johns Hopkins vs St. Johns...Johnnies have just enough 34-31                        7-2  West
1 v 1  Mary Hardin Baylor vs UW-Whitewater...CRU rolls 36-19                                 7-3  North

The West wins the challenge 7-3.  They were carried by some significant upsets. I could see this challenge having a wide variety of results if replayed several times.

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

Alternative Reality Regional Rankings Challenge:  NORTH/SOUTH   Location:  Notre Dame Stadium (neutral site)

10 V 10  Baldwin Wallace vs Maryville...Scots swat Yellow Jackets 29-13.                  1-0  South
9 v 9   Wheaton Vs Case Western Reserve...Wheaton sneaks by Spartans  31-25.      1-1
8 v 8     Wash U vs Randolph Macon... Wash U rolls  36-7                                         2-1 North                                   
7 v 7   Illiniois Wesleyan vs Wash and Jeff...Titans outscore W&J 38-31                     3-1 North
6 v 6   Wittenberg vs Muhlenberg...A real Mule-stompin win 45-17 Mules.                  3-2 North
5 v 5  Wabash vs Centre... Colonels lay the wood to Little Giants 48-6.                      3-3
4 v 4  Trine vs Berry...Berry quiets the Thunder 48-12 giving South the lead.             4-3 South
3 v 3  Hardin Simmons vs John Carroll...HSU wins thriller 29-28.                               5-3 South
2 v 2  North Central vs Johns Hopkins...JHU wins to clinch a south victory 35-29.        6-3  South
1x1    Mount Union vs Mary Hardin Baylor...UMHB finishes strong south run 37-24      7-3  South

Very impressive showing by the south. Sweep of seeds 1-6  carried them to victory in the challenge.

Funny that CWRU is in the South.  I never really considered Cleveland, OH in the South. 

[wally_wabash]

Funny that CWRU is in the South.  I never really considered Cleveland, OH in the South. 

CWRU is a member of the PAC.  The PAC is a South region conference.  I trust you can connect the dots. 

[bluestreak66]

I was waiting for the Wrigley Field comments. I just thought it would be a fitting tribute to the 2019 World Series Champions. 

Anyway, here is EAST VS NORTH
10 v 10  Salisbury vs Baldwin Wallace...BW scores late to sneak by the Gulls  21-20.   1-0 North
9 v 9      Western New England vs Wheaton...Thunder rolls the Golden Bears 41-7       2-0 North
8 v 8   Framingham St. Vs Wash U...The Bears win shootout 37-35.                            3-0  North
7 v 7  Stevenson vs Illinois Wesleyan...CCIW gets the trifecta.  37-7 Titans.               4-0 North
6 v 6   MIT vs Wittenberg...Tigers roar.  Witt wins 44-7                                             5-0 North
5 v 5   Ithaca vs Wabash...Bombers strike down Little Giants  39-13                          5-1 North
4 v 4  Delaware Valley vs Trine...DelVal makes it two straight for the East 35-12        5-2  North
3 v 3  RPI vs John Carroll...JCU Alternate outperforms reality.  JUC wins 17-7             6-2  North
2 v 2  Frostberg State vs North Central...Cardinals offense too much. 43-30 NCC        7-2  North
1 v 1  Brockport vs  Mount Union...Mount survives stellar Brokport effort 14-6.           8-2 North

The East Region lost each Regional Ranking Challenge by identical 8-2 margins. 
Next, I'll do Regional Ranking Challenges for NORTH/SOUTH, SOUTH/WEST, NORTH/WEST*

*Due to valuable input by experts and fans alike, the location for the remaining three Regional Ranking Challenges will be moved from Wrigley Field to a true football venue.

This might actually happen, since hopefully the team would actually take RPI seriously enough to actually care about the game