TexasTerror
October 2nd, 2006, 11:44 AM
Stephen F. Austin (0-5, Road: 0-2) 7:00 pm EDT
Texas St. (1-3, Home: 1-1)
The Bobcats will have many questions to answer if they can not beat the winless Jacks at home. The 'Cats have two weeks to get ready for this game and while they are going to come out flat, I see Bailiff's boys being ready and willing to take over in the second quarter of this game. The Jacks will put up a fight, but in the end, Bobcats 32-14 Jacks
SE Louisiana (1-4, Road: 0-3) 7:30 pm EDT
Nicholls St. (1-3, Home: 1-1)
Short trip for SELA over to Thibodaux to face the Colonels. SELA is coming off an unexpected loss to Gardner-Webb. Can't say there are any in the SLC that saw that coming. Having watched Nicholls thus far this season, they don't seem to be a team that has shown an ability to shut the door down. This game is going to be sloppy, especially if it rains Friday and/or Saturday. Have to go with the home team, Colonels 34-28 Lions
Southern Utah (3-2, Road: 0-2) 8:00 pm EDT
McNeese St. (1-3, Home: 1-1)
I do not know how in my right mind that I could pick against McNeese. They are coming off a home loss, a rarity in itself (considering it hadn't been done in two years). McNeese is not winning at the same ease that they have in the past. Southern Utah is looking better than they ever have during their I-AA lifespan, but the Pokes aren't going to overlook the Thunderbirds and know that a big win here can send a statement to the SLC and nation that they are here to play. Cowboys 42-21 Thunderbirds
Sam Houston St. (2-2, Road: 1-2) 8:00 pm EDT
Northwestern St. (2-2, Home: 2-0)
The Bearkats finally broke the road skid under the Todd Whitten era two weeks ago with a win at Missouri St. This game is the featured SLC game on television this week as FoxSW picks it up. Both teams played UAM and while both teams struggled with FGs in those games (a combined six missed FGs between the two), they both shut down the Boll Weevils. Last year, 10-6 was the final in favor of the Demons. I honestly see a defensive game again as both defenses are very sharp. Bearkats 17-13 Demons.
Central Arkansas (4-1, Road: 1-1) 8:00 pm EDT
South Dakota St (2-3, Home: 0-1)
This could be another huge step forward for Central Arkansas. The sole loss for the Bears was a tough loss at Illinois State. A few weeks later, they went back on the road to beat SFA. South Dakota St knows how the transitional period goes and UCA is definitely going to be in for another tough road game against a good I-AA squad. The Jack Rabbits have not scored more than 24 and outside of the SFA game, UCA's defense has shut down their opponents including a shutout win over Div II power South Dakota. For that reason, I'm taking the UCA defense and the Bears. Bears 21-13 Jack Rabbits.
Texas St. (1-3, Home: 1-1)
The Bobcats will have many questions to answer if they can not beat the winless Jacks at home. The 'Cats have two weeks to get ready for this game and while they are going to come out flat, I see Bailiff's boys being ready and willing to take over in the second quarter of this game. The Jacks will put up a fight, but in the end, Bobcats 32-14 Jacks
SE Louisiana (1-4, Road: 0-3) 7:30 pm EDT
Nicholls St. (1-3, Home: 1-1)
Short trip for SELA over to Thibodaux to face the Colonels. SELA is coming off an unexpected loss to Gardner-Webb. Can't say there are any in the SLC that saw that coming. Having watched Nicholls thus far this season, they don't seem to be a team that has shown an ability to shut the door down. This game is going to be sloppy, especially if it rains Friday and/or Saturday. Have to go with the home team, Colonels 34-28 Lions
Southern Utah (3-2, Road: 0-2) 8:00 pm EDT
McNeese St. (1-3, Home: 1-1)
I do not know how in my right mind that I could pick against McNeese. They are coming off a home loss, a rarity in itself (considering it hadn't been done in two years). McNeese is not winning at the same ease that they have in the past. Southern Utah is looking better than they ever have during their I-AA lifespan, but the Pokes aren't going to overlook the Thunderbirds and know that a big win here can send a statement to the SLC and nation that they are here to play. Cowboys 42-21 Thunderbirds
Sam Houston St. (2-2, Road: 1-2) 8:00 pm EDT
Northwestern St. (2-2, Home: 2-0)
The Bearkats finally broke the road skid under the Todd Whitten era two weeks ago with a win at Missouri St. This game is the featured SLC game on television this week as FoxSW picks it up. Both teams played UAM and while both teams struggled with FGs in those games (a combined six missed FGs between the two), they both shut down the Boll Weevils. Last year, 10-6 was the final in favor of the Demons. I honestly see a defensive game again as both defenses are very sharp. Bearkats 17-13 Demons.
Central Arkansas (4-1, Road: 1-1) 8:00 pm EDT
South Dakota St (2-3, Home: 0-1)
This could be another huge step forward for Central Arkansas. The sole loss for the Bears was a tough loss at Illinois State. A few weeks later, they went back on the road to beat SFA. South Dakota St knows how the transitional period goes and UCA is definitely going to be in for another tough road game against a good I-AA squad. The Jack Rabbits have not scored more than 24 and outside of the SFA game, UCA's defense has shut down their opponents including a shutout win over Div II power South Dakota. For that reason, I'm taking the UCA defense and the Bears. Bears 21-13 Jack Rabbits.