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Post by elcoyote on Nov 19, 2017 21:17:32 GMT -6
I agree with all of that except I really think UNI beats the Jacks up there. What am I missing about SDSU "gifting" them the game? The Panthers won by 20 last time. Has SDSU suddenly discovered a great ground game because the weather conditions are more than likely going to be like what we saw outside Saturday, cold, windy, possibly snow. I also think NDSU goes to Frisco and wins the whole thing. They can jack there game up to an even higher level come playoff time. What was it, three turnovers inside UNI's red zone from the bunnies? I'd say that was giftwrapped. We bumbled one away against them too, plus they didn't have to play Illinois State, a benefit the 'Yotes will receive next season. UNI led a charmed life this season...the football gods were smiling upon them. That said, they are a dangerous team obviously capable of beating about anyone.
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Post by Coyote Fan on Nov 19, 2017 21:58:45 GMT -6
Lets get everyone in on the picks.
NDSU: Beats NAU, Wofford, Sam Houston and JMU to win the title SDSU: Beats UNI, C Ark, loses to JMU WIU: Beats Weber State and loses to S Utah UNI: Beats Monmouth, loses to SDSU USD: Beats Nichols, loses to Sam Houston
The Yotes are very unlikely to win 3 straight tough road games.
Final 4, right on the money. Not feeling super confident with JMU making the finals
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Post by kiyoat on Nov 20, 2017 5:30:37 GMT -6
NDSU loses to USD in semifinal SDSU loses to USD in final (drawing ire from a national audience for their sandbagging strategy) USD wins title WIU loses to JMU UNI loses to SDSU
Yes, homer. And yes possible.
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Post by Yote 53 on Nov 20, 2017 8:48:24 GMT -6
The brackets are set up for an All-MVFC semifinals. I would love to see that happen, and I would not be shocked at all to see it.
NDSU vs USD UNI vs WIU
Make it happen.
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Post by usdtator on Nov 20, 2017 18:12:51 GMT -6
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Post by Yotes on Nov 20, 2017 19:08:56 GMT -6
For anyone who doesn't want to click: All 4 writers predict USD beats Nichols State All 4 writers predict USD beats Sam Houston State 2/4 writers predict USD beats Jacksonville State All 4 writers predict NDSU wins the semifinal game I agree with these writers, except the two who picked Jacksonville.
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Post by Yote 53 on Nov 20, 2017 20:32:49 GMT -6
Yep. Would love to get another crack at the Bison. Will be tough to win up there but will be fun to try. Got to put in some work first.
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Post by yoteforever on Nov 20, 2017 21:35:51 GMT -6
We need to get our swagger back
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Post by Coyote Fan on Nov 20, 2017 22:43:24 GMT -6
I think many people are overlooking teams like Sam Houston and Jacksonville State like they are teams that wouldn't even finish in the top half of the Valley and I disagree. These are very tough teams and the Coyotes would have to get by them in their stadiums. The Valley is the best conference as a whole but these are still very good football teams. I would look at this type of road like USD having to win at S. Illinois (when they still had their starting QB), Western Illinois and SDSU. The odds are not that good that the Coyotes will end up in the semi-finals. I would say the odds of that happening are at best 1 in 10 but probably more like 1 in 20. Right now the Coyotes are a shell of their former selves and are running on fumes as far as this season is going.
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Post by Yotes on Nov 26, 2017 21:49:52 GMT -6
The attendance numbers for the first round of the playoffs were interesting. Much, much lower than regular season numbers for most teams, likely due to the NCAA taking a cut based on how many are in attendance. UNI only drew 4,095. Here is a picture of their crowd at kickoff: According to their stated capacity of 16,324 it is reasonable to assume they claim that grandstand to hold 8k. That picture alone would be about 4k if the capacity was accurately stated. Thought I'd post in case anyone needed further evidence that capacity and attendance figures are inflated everywhere.
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Post by Coyote Fan on Nov 26, 2017 22:10:50 GMT -6
I am pretty sure there were not 9600 at the Nichols game based on the pan-arounds of the stadium. Having many fewer fans at a playoff game is nothing new to sports in general. I have seen this in other sports as well and not just at the collegiate level. When people can't plan a game well in advance they don't tend to come for whatever reason. That is very strange considering the extra important in a do or die playoff situation. People just aren't spontaneous enough.
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Post by GoYotes on Nov 26, 2017 22:12:07 GMT -6
This is kind of lengthy, but it details the site selection criteria:
Section 2•4 Site Selection of The FCS Championship Manual Regarding first-round, second-round, quarterfinal and semifinal sites, in addition to the criteria listed in Bylaw 31.1.3.2.1, the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee shall consider the following additional criteria when selecting playoff sites: 1. The committee will consider previous crowd-control measures and crowd behavior of the prospective host institution (regardless of seeding). 2. Prospective host institutions must submit the following minimum financial guarantees, which shall be 75 percent of the estimated net receipts as submitted on the proposed budget: First round – $30,000 Second round – $40,000 Quarterfinals – $50,000 Semifinals – $60,000 3. If the minimum financial guarantees are met, the committee will award the playoff sites to the higher seeded teams. 4. When determining host institutions for playoff games when both teams are unseeded, criteria shall apply as follows: (1) quality of facility, (2) revenue potential plus estimated net receipts, (3) attendance history and potential, (4) team’s performance (i.e., conference place finish, head-to-head results and number of Division I opponents), and (5) studentathlete well-being (e.g., travel and missed class time). 5. A conference champion would host a first-round game against a conference opponent (if applicable). This policy would be contingent upon the conference champion meeting the facility requirements to host and submitting an acceptable bid by the established deadline. 6. If a second-round, quarterfinal or semifinal playoff site is not available due to the fact the institutions involved did not submit a proposed budget, the committee will contact the institutions and offer the opportunity to submit a bid at the current round’s minimum financial guarantee level. If seeded teams are not involved, the committee will determine the host institution by applying the championship site-selection criteria in Bylaw 31.1.3.2.1.
Here is Bylaw 31.1.3.2.1 31.1.3.2.1 Criteria for Site Determination. The following criteria are to be used in the evaluation of sites for all competition in NCAA championships: (Tevised: 11/1/01, 11/1/07 effective 8/1/08, 8/7/14, 10/6/17) (a) Quality and availability of the facility and other necessary accommodations; (b) Revenue potential (e.g., a financial guarantee or guideline that ensures fiscal responsibility and is appropriate for the particular event, as recommended by the governing sports committee and approved by the applicable sport oversight committee or the Competition Oversight Committee); (c) Attendance history and potential; (d) Geographical location; and (e) Championships operating cost
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Post by elcoyote on Nov 26, 2017 22:42:46 GMT -6
"Quality of facility"...you kidding me. Nichols provided USD with a locker tent, yes, tent, with no showers to boot about a half mile away from the field.
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Post by Yotes on Nov 27, 2017 7:38:37 GMT -6
"Quality of facility"...you kidding me. Nichols provided USD with a locker tent, yes, tent, with no showers to boot about a half mile away from the field. Quality of facility must be like the 6th factor taken into consideration, coming after cash, moola, dinero, dough, and money.
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Post by kiyoat on Nov 27, 2017 9:20:52 GMT -6
"Quality of facility"...you kidding me. Nichols provided USD with a locker tent, yes, tent, with no showers to boot about a half mile away from the field. ...And here's the home team's lockerroom. SMDH
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