birdsflyhigh
October 25th, 2006, 01:27 PM
Things are getting very interesting in the Gateway now that we have several teams in close to must-win mode. The Hilltoppers MUST win out to make the playoffs, while the Salukis need to get back on their winning ways immediately. The Panthers are doing quite nicely ranked #7 this week, and because of UNI's quaity wins they could possibly lose one more and STILL be looking good for the playoffs. The ISU Redbirds are in the best position with the remaining games. But who knows? That's why the games are played.
Hey with IN St. breaking their 24 game losing streak, WKU getting the victory at SIU, and the Panthers upsetting YSU at the Ice Castle, looks like it's starting to be crazy time again in the Gateway.
Here's this weeks games:
IN St. @ WKU 35-20 Hilltoppers
WKU has re-emerged into the Gateway race, and some home cooking taking on the 1 win Sycamores spells yet another victory. A win should propel the Tops back into the I-AA top 25.
SIU @ MSU 31-10 Salukis
Back-to-back losses by the Salukis means it's TIME TO WIN or be left in the dust. Don't see the Bears be able to score much against a decent SIU defense. The Salukis need this one. A get well goes out to Coach Kill.
WIU @ UNI 28-14 Panthers
UNI continues their winning ways with a victory over a tough WIU team that's ran into a brick wall against the Gateway's upper level teams. The Panther defense gets better each week, and UNI is making their drive to WIN the Gateway after stumbling out of the box early.
YSU @ IL St. 31-17 Redbirds
The IL St. offense is on a roll right now, while the YSU defense has not been all that consistent. ISU QB Luke Drone has a break-out game coupled with RB Pierre Rembert putting up big yards on the ground....that spells trouble for the Penguins. It's ISU's Family day, so it should be another HUGE crowd (17,000 plus?) for this game between two top 10 ranked I-AA teams.
Even with a loss to the Redbirds (no disgrace in losing to the #2 team in the country), if YSU wins out the rest of the way, the Peguins should STILL be looking very good to make the playoffs. Why you ask? Because YSU would have 5 quality wins (Maine, UC-Davis, WIU, SIU and WKU) which would stack up OVER some of the other playoff worthy candidates. BUT, the Penguins would have to win out which would mean taking care of the Salukis at home, and winning on the road at WKU ...no easy path.
So my only road winner this week is SIU. Okay, what do you guys think about this week's GFC games? xsmileyclapx
Hey with IN St. breaking their 24 game losing streak, WKU getting the victory at SIU, and the Panthers upsetting YSU at the Ice Castle, looks like it's starting to be crazy time again in the Gateway.
Here's this weeks games:
IN St. @ WKU 35-20 Hilltoppers
WKU has re-emerged into the Gateway race, and some home cooking taking on the 1 win Sycamores spells yet another victory. A win should propel the Tops back into the I-AA top 25.
SIU @ MSU 31-10 Salukis
Back-to-back losses by the Salukis means it's TIME TO WIN or be left in the dust. Don't see the Bears be able to score much against a decent SIU defense. The Salukis need this one. A get well goes out to Coach Kill.
WIU @ UNI 28-14 Panthers
UNI continues their winning ways with a victory over a tough WIU team that's ran into a brick wall against the Gateway's upper level teams. The Panther defense gets better each week, and UNI is making their drive to WIN the Gateway after stumbling out of the box early.
YSU @ IL St. 31-17 Redbirds
The IL St. offense is on a roll right now, while the YSU defense has not been all that consistent. ISU QB Luke Drone has a break-out game coupled with RB Pierre Rembert putting up big yards on the ground....that spells trouble for the Penguins. It's ISU's Family day, so it should be another HUGE crowd (17,000 plus?) for this game between two top 10 ranked I-AA teams.
Even with a loss to the Redbirds (no disgrace in losing to the #2 team in the country), if YSU wins out the rest of the way, the Peguins should STILL be looking very good to make the playoffs. Why you ask? Because YSU would have 5 quality wins (Maine, UC-Davis, WIU, SIU and WKU) which would stack up OVER some of the other playoff worthy candidates. BUT, the Penguins would have to win out which would mean taking care of the Salukis at home, and winning on the road at WKU ...no easy path.
So my only road winner this week is SIU. Okay, what do you guys think about this week's GFC games? xsmileyclapx