FB: Region 4 fan poll

[smedindy]

Well, NCC is going to make the end of the season ballot interesting.

How? NCC #1, Wheaton #2 - depending on finish, Mount #3,

Hmmm. Seems to me your #2 already beat your #1. Though you and Smed went to the same school right? That explains it.

Things can change here on Walton's Mountain, and this late H2H isn't so relevant. We shall see though.

[CollegeGolf18]

Well, NCC is going to make the end of the season ballot interesting.

How? NCC #1, Wheaton #2 - depending on finish, Mount #3,

Hmmm. Seems to me your #2 already beat your #1. Though you and Smed went to the same school right? That explains it.

You must have misunderstood. NCC and Wheaton 1/2 depending on finish. If Wheaton loses next game and NCC makes it to the E8 or farther then obviously they are likely the better team, regardless of H2H months ago. I had a "- depending on finish" in there you must have glossed over in order to get to your jab.

[Li'l Giant]

I agreed that if NCC advances farther that can open things up for me. Head to head can be a great tie breaker, if records are equal. When they're not, sometimes it's not.

[CollegeGolf18]

I agreed that if NCC advances farther that can open things up for me. Head to head can be a great tie breaker, if records are equal. When they're not, sometimes it's not.

Regardless, I think most, if not all, of us can agree that MU is #3. I haven't dove into the poll yet honestly, but I feel like I'll stick them at #3. Not sure what #4/#5 on my ballot did.

[Dr. Acula]

I agreed that if NCC advances farther that can open things up for me. Head to head can be a great tie breaker, if records are equal. When they're not, sometimes it's not.

Regardless, I think most, if not all, of us can agree that MU is #3. I haven't dove into the poll yet honestly, but I feel like I'll stick them at #3. Not sure what #4/#5 on my ballot did.

As the resident Mount and OAC voter I can assure you Mount will be #3 on my ballot. 

[Mr. Ypsi]

I agreed that if NCC advances farther that can open things up for me. Head to head can be a great tie breaker, if records are equal. When they're not, sometimes it's not.

Regardless, I think most, if not all, of us can agree that MU is #3. I haven't dove into the poll yet honestly, but I feel like I'll stick them at #3. Not sure what #4/#5 on my ballot did.

As the resident Mount and OAC voter I can assure you Mount will be #3 on my ballot.

As a long-time voter on the NRFP, I'm sorry I decided not to join in this year.  I can't recall EVER having a ballot that didn't have UMU (or maybe MUC - don't recall when I first started voting ) at the top.

And being a CCIW guy, it would especially have been a pleasure to have CCIW teams in the top TWO spots!

[formerd3db]

Quick diversion here...BTW, Mr. Ypsi, I was disappointed that Eastern Mich faltered in their last game (although I guess that was good for Kent State and their new coach.) Eastern was up and down this year throughout the season, but at least they made it 6-6. Cc still has been great for them and attendance finally meeting the real criteria for DI the past 3 years.🙂Do you think they will get a bowl bid this year?

Also, glad to see that Buffalo salvaged a good season, not as good as on the recent past, but okay, including their attendance as well. LL and his former WW staff have been good there.

Now back to DIII and the playoffs and this NR poll.🙂

[Li'l Giant]

Quick diversion here...BTW, Mr. Ypsi, I was disappointed that Eastern Mich faltered in their last game (although I guess that was good for Kent State and their new coach.) Eastern was up and down this year throughout the season, but at least they made it 6-6. Cc still has been great for them and attendance finally meeting the real criteria for DI the past 3 years.🙂Do you think they will get a bowl bid this year?

I never had a doubt CC would turn things around. My only question is where does he go next. Because he's been there 6 seasons after spending 6 at Drake and 7 at Wabash. I'm guessing he's due for a change of scenery.

[formerd3db]

Quick diversion here...BTW, Mr. Ypsi, I was disappointed that Eastern Mich faltered in their last game (although I guess that was good for Kent State and their new coach.) Eastern was up and down this year throughout the season, but at least they made it 6-6. Cc still has been great for them and attendance finally meeting the real criteria for DI the past 3 years.🙂Do you think they will get a bowl bid this year?

I never had a doubt CC would turn things around. My only question is where does he go next. Because he's been there 6 seasons after spending 6 at Drake and 7 at Wabash. I'm guessing he's due for a change of scenery.

I thought about that, too, LG.  However, with only having the 6-6 season this year, I am not sure that other schools would be as anxious to court him away right now.  Yet, that does happen.  I would think that if he has another good season, say 7-5 next year, then it might be a time when some schools start inquiring.  Then again, perhaps he does like it there and would end up staying for quite some time.  As I mentioned, they really have improved interest in the program such that even attendance has increased, which is something that Mr. Ypsi and I did not think possible.  The question is...is that sustainable in the longer term-I hope it is and think it is possible if CC or a coach like him stays for a long time.  Mr. Ypsi is right, though, that Eastern will always be playing in the shadow of the Big House just a few miles down the road. 

[formerd3db]

For those of you who participate in this NRFP, for sure, it will be interesting to see how you vote/rate the teams if there are some additional upsets this weekend.  I will look forward to your results.

[thunderdog]

As a long-time voter on the NRFP, I'm sorry I decided not to join in this year.  I can't recall EVER having a ballot that didn't have UMU (or maybe MUC - don't recall when I first started voting ) at the top.

And being a CCIW guy, it would especially have been a pleasure to have CCIW teams in the top TWO spots!

I'm not the Commish of the NRFP, but I'd have no problem at all with you (or any dedicated d3 fan, for that matter) voting for the end of year vote...

[Captainred81]

I would like to vote on the end of the year final.  I'm a big Mount fan, and sad that they lost...but I can be unbiased in my opinions here and vote fairly. 

Right now, I would still rank Wheaton at #1, and NCC at #2 and Mount @ #3.  I can see anyone else in the NR beating any of these 3 teams.  Although, depending on how St. John's finishes up and considering Mount gave up 59 points and over 500 yards passing to NCC, Aurora would be a close #4 to Mount. 

If Wheaton and NCC make it to the Stagg, the winner will obviously be #1 here.  If Wheaton loses before NCC, NCC will have to be very convincing in its wins and will most likely need to advance to the Stagg to steal the vote from Wheaton.  Wheaton demolished them in 4th quarter of the little brass bell and they are going to play way better competition on the way to the Stagg. 

Go Raiders!!! (Next Year)

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

Just a reminder that we will have a poll after the Stagg. Ballots can come in whenever they're ready.

I'm curious for those who haven't made their mind up on the top 2 (is there a scenario that Mount isn't #3?)... what's the line that would determine that order?

[HOPEful]

I've sent in my ballot. I already have North Central #1, and losing to UWW Friday night wouldn't change that.

Another interested question might be... how will next season's preseason rankings look?

[WRMUalum13]

Just heard on the d3fb podcast that Rutter had a broken rib during the Wheaton game. I think if NCC wins the Stagg UMU should be strongly considered for #2 in the north region poll