CAA Week 1 Pick'em 2017

[melloware13]

It's that time again, a quick review of the rules before jumping in. 1 point for each correct pick per CAA team in the game (1 for OOC games, 2 for CAA games). Picks are due 30 minutes before posted kickoff time, I'll confirm your picks when I receive them (and can be edited until the closing). We'll again be tracking against the point spreads, Massey predictions, and group favorites for comparison. Now for the games:

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live
Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access

Friday, September 1
#6 Richmond v #5 Sam Houston State - 7:00 PM - ESPN3 - at Waco, TX

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Patriot League Network
William & Mary @ Virginia - 3:30 PM - ESPN3
Stony Brook @ #19 (AP) South Florida - 4:00 PM - ESPN3
Morgan State @ Towson - 6:00 PM
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - 6:00 PM - ESPN3
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN3

[melloware13]

#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State
- Bearkats coming in looking to prove that 65-7 was a fluke, take out opportunity on another CAA team from Virginia
Elon @ Toledo
- Phoenix will improve this year, but Rockets will be too much and be able to coast
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan
- Rams got killed in Lawrence by a Kansas team that only had one other win (Texas). Chippewas take it easy
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire
- Wildcats seem to have had the Bears number lately, Maine starts off looking like they need to go 1-1 in FBS games
Delaware State @ Delaware
- No reason to pick against Hens moving to 8-0 against the Hornets, main question is margin of victory
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh
- Wildcats prove to be too much as they are the best team the Mountain Hawks will face until the playoffs
William & Mary @ Virginia
- Cavaliers are too much for Tribe, although it stays close into the fourth
Stony Brook @ South Florida
- Bulls' speed and Florida heat/humidity prove to be too much for Seawolves, second half gets ugly
Morgan State @ Towson
- Tigers start what could be a long season with a local win v. Bears
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion
- Great Danes have alternated good and not good seasons while in CAA so far, Monarchs win big
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina
- Pirates are not very good, Dukes look more the part of AAC team in comparison

[melloware13]

Massey Predictions:
#6 Richmond 34 @ #5 Sam Houston State 38
Elon 7 @ Toledo 43
Rhode Island 14 @ Central Michigan 38
Maine 21 @ #15 New Hampshire 28
Delaware State 7 @ Delaware 42
#9 Villanova 28 @ #19 Lehigh 22
William & Mary 14 @ Virginia 33
Stony Brook 13 @ South Florida 42
Morgan State 7 @ Towson 35
#25 Albany 17 @ Old Dominion 34
#1 James Madison 38 @ East Carolina 31

[KPSUL]

Sunday, Aug 27th
Richmond 27 @ SHSU 34: It seems Sammy is not that bad CAA fans!
Thursday, Aug 31st
Maine 23 @ UNH 30: Once again Maine finds a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Elon 14 @ Toledo 52: The Phoenix will need to at least one more week to rise from the ashes.
Del St. 13 @ Delaware 32: Briefly, the Hens will seem to have a good offense
URI 10 @ Central Michigan 48: I’d like to see the Rams keep it a little closer
Saturday, Sept 2nd
Villanova 27 @ Lehigh 24: The Wildcats start the new coach’s career off with a win
W&M 17 @ UVA 31: The Tribe should keep it fairly close
Stony Brook 12 @ S. Florida 54: FBS top 25 team is a tough draw for Stony Brook
JMU 24 @ ECU 34: Too many injuries and suspensions for the “next man up” to work
Albany 14 @ ODU 39: Ibitokun-Hanks will watch this one from the sidelines I’m afraid.
Morgan St. 13 @ Towson 31: No serious test for the Tigers

[cx500d]

Sunday, Aug 27th
Richmond 27 @ SHSU 34: It seems Sammy is not that bad CAA fans!
Thursday, Aug 31st
Maine 23 @ UNH 30: Once again Maine finds a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Elon 14 @ Toledo 52: The Phoenix will need to at least one more week to rise from the ashes.
Del St. 13 @ Delaware 32: Briefly, the Hens will seem to have a good offense
URI 10 @ Central Michigan 48: I’d like to see the Rams keep it a little closer
Saturday, Sept 2nd
Villanova 27 @ Lehigh 24: The Wildcats start the new coach’s career off with a win
W&M 17 @ UVA 31: The Tribe should keep it fairly close
Stony Brook 12 @ S. Florida 54: FBS top 25 team is a tough draw for Stony Brook
JMU 24 @ ECU 34: Too many injuries and suspensions for the “next man up” to work
Albany 14 @ ODU 39: Ibitokun-Hanks will watch this one from the sidelines I’m afraid.
Morgan St. 13 @ Towson 31: No serious test for the Tigers


Too scared to predict the JMU game?

[Winston]

Sam Houston State
Toledo
Central Michigan
New Hampshire
Delaware
Villanova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Old Dominion
James Madison

[bonarae]

SHSU
Toledo
Central Michigan
UNH
Delaware
Villanova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Old Dominion
East Carolina

[KPSUL]

Too scared to predict the JMU game?

? ?? ???

JMU 24 @ ECU 34: Too many injuries and suspensions for the “next man up” to work

[cx500d]

? ?? ???

JMU 24 @ ECU 34: Too many injuries and suspensions for the “next man up” to work


Oh, my bad. You are buying into the suspension used as an excuse for the loss theory?

[RootinFerDukes]

I'm just here to find out who all the haters are.

[Gangtackle11]

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - 7:00 PM - ESPNU
SHSU 35 Richmond 31 - Kats have had a bad taste from JMU all off season. A win here slows down the SHSU demise on AGS.

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Toledo 49 Elon 14 - move along nothing to learn here.

Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Central Michigan 55 Rhode Island 7 - I'd like to think Rhody can turn the corner, but I know better.,


Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live
UNH 31 Maine 17 - Coach Mac is ready to make a 14th straight FCS playoff run. The musket goes to the Granite State boys.


Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access
Delaware 70 Delaware State 7 - Governor calls down to Rocco to call off the dogs. Rocco hangs up on him.

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Patriot League Network
Villanova 28 Lehigh 20 - repeat of last season's game. Lehigh fans think they won except the scoreboard tells a different story.

William & Mary @ Virginia - 3:30 PM - ESPN3
Virginia 28 W&M 14 - Coach Laycock's squad hangs around, but the Cavs have just enough.

Stony Brook @ South Florida - 4:00 PM - ESPN3
South Florida 49 Stony Brook 13 - USF comes out of lockerroom in full sprint & run right by & through the Sea Wolves.

Morgan State @ Towson - 6:00 PM
Towson 28 Morgan State 6 - Even with Morgan alum Marvin "The Human Eraser" Webster in attendance it's not enough to derail the local Tigers.


#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - 6:00 PM - ESPN3
ODU 28 Albany 7 - good old southern speed too much for a team who call themselves the Great Danes. Needed to be the Greyhounds.


#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN3
East Carolina 34 JMU 31 - close but the Dukes will have to settle with being FCS unbeaten or will they?

[caribbeanhen]

some great comments so far, tough to beat the humor ... Rocco hangs up on him..... like it

[jmufan999]

#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - 7:00 PM - ESPNU

the fact that everyone is picking Sammy makes me a little nervous. i really don't think they're all that good, and it's not just the JMU game. they had a nailbiter to Chattnooga the week prior and Chatty was nothing special. the only thing that makes me nervous is a new staff for the Ticks. just makes it more of an unknown. i really don't think SHSU can slow down the Tick rushing attack. there is a clear difference in physicality, so if Sammy wins, it's probably because the Ticks are not great pass rushers and/or their corners are playing too soft. they've only had, what, 8 months to study the JMU tape by now? play PHYSICAL on the outside and you frustrate their passing game. if you see UR playing off coverage all game, the coach is a moron and they might lose. i'm banking on him not being a moron. i also think the Spatters should have a minimum of 3-5 designed Lauletta runs because they don't face athletes like that in the Southland. read option plays REALLY froze the SHSU DE's last year, and there is no reason Richmond can't utilize a similar gameplan.


Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3

no.


Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3

the Chippewas will put them in the wood chipper. i'll show myself out.


Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live

this one could potentially be interesting... if it were later in the year and/or in Orono. but it's not. i need to see something from the new Maine QB before i jump on the bandwagon. UNH is simply too tough in Durham. many probably think this will be close, but i like them by 14+. it's not an indictment on Maine's season, necessarily, just bad timing and a bad location to start out.


Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access

nice win for Rocco. build some momentum and making winning a habit.



i'll make the rest of my picks before those games start.

[Winston]

I'm just here to find out who all the haters are.
It is anyone remotely jealous of JMU.

[DirtyDukes]

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - Spatters 45 SHSU 20

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3 Elon 17 Toledo 28
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3 Rhodey 10 CMU 48
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live Maine 35 UNH 34
Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access DSU 17 UD 34

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Nova 42 - Lehigh 32
William & Mary @ Virginia - 3:30 PM - ESPN3 Nerds 28 Cavs 35
Stony Brook @ South Florida - 4:00 PM - ESPN3 Wolves 14 USF 35
Morgan State @ Towson - 6:00 PM Morgan 13 Towson 28
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - 6:00 PM - ESPN3 Albany 20 ODU 45
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN3 Dukes 42 Pirates 25

[NorthChuckSouth]

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - 7:00 PM - ESPNU

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live
Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Patriot League Network
William & Mary @ Virginia - 3:30 PM - ESPN3
Stony Brook @ South Florida - 4:00 PM - ESPN3
Morgan State @ Towson - 6:00 PM
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - 6:00 PM - ESPN3
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN3

[caribbeanhen]

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - Spatters 45 SHSU 20

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3 Elon 17 Toledo 28
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3 Rhodey 10 CMU 48
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live Maine 35 UNH 34
Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access DSU 17 UD 34

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Nova 42 - Lehigh 32
William & Mary @ Virginia - 3:30 PM - ESPN3 Nerds 28 Cavs 35
Stony Brook @ South Florida - 4:00 PM - ESPN3 Wolves 14 USF 35
Morgan State @ Towson - 6:00 PM Morgan 13 Towson 28
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - 6:00 PM - ESPN3 Albany 20 ODU 45
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN3 Dukes 42 Pirates 25

Del State will not be scoring 17 points, no way no how, unless garbage time ruins it

[BisonTru]

Richmond
Toledo
Central Michigan
New Hampshire
Delaware
Lehigh
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Old Dominion
East Carolina

[UNHWildcat18]

I am very surprised at how many people are picking SHSU over richmond. I know they have a new coach but with 19 guys injured the spiders still made it to the quarters and they allowed for a ton of younger players to gain valuable experience.

[RootinFerDukes]

Wait, I thought JMU over ECU was a given? It's either not a given, and we shouldn't be punished in the following week's rankings, or there's some serious dukes hate among our conference brethren.

[Tribe4SF]

Wait, I thought JMU over ECU was a given? It's either not a given, and we shouldn't be punished in the following week's rankings, or there's some serious dukes hate among our conference brethren.

"Dukes Hate!"xthumbsupx That must be it.

[JaxAttax]

Richmond (I hate picking RU)* SH State's OL is big, but fat and slow. RU wins if strong rush on QB with press coverage to prevent quick hitting passes.

Toledo

Central Michigan

New Hampshire

Delaware

Villanova

Virginia (I hate UVA too. Afraid to play JMU every year)

South Florida

Towson

Old Dominion

DUKES. (Gotta ROOT! Can't win if you don't believe)

New poster here. Been reading for years. Need to contribute to opinions.

JAX ATTAX

[knit35]

It's that time again, a quick review of the rules before jumping in. 1 point for each correct pick per CAA team in the game (1 for OOC games, 2 for CAA games). Picks are due 30 minutes before posted kickoff time, I'll confirm your picks when I receive them (and can be edited until the closing). We'll again be tracking against the point spreads, Massey predictions, and group favorites for comparison. Now for the games:

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - 7:00 PM - ESPNU

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live
Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Patriot League Network
William & Mary @ Virginia - 3:30 PM - ESPN3
Stony Brook @ South Florida - 4:00 PM - ESPN3
Morgan State @ Towson - 6:00 PM
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - 6:00 PM - ESPN3
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN3


Sam Houston St.
Toledo
Central Michigan
New Hampshire
Delaware
Villanova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Old Dominion
James Madison

[RootinFerDukes]

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - Don't let me down Spatters. I believe Lauletta is a talent they never see in the SLC and SHSU's D is not good. I don't see that changing drastically in one offseason with no games played. UR is similar to JMU in overall team makeup and that clearly was a matchup nightmare for SHSU last time around.

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire UNH always has Maine's number lately. Having won all but 3 times so far this century. UNH is tough to beat at home and it's the first game of the season. That is more of an advantage to a more experienced winning team (UNH).
Delaware State @ Delaware

I will wait to pick the games on 9/2 until next week since there's still plenty of time to see if there's key injuries, suspensions or other developments.

[GoDukes11]

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - 7:00 PM - ESPNU

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live
Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Patriot League Network
William & Mary @ Virginia - 3:30 PM - ESPN3
Stony Brook @ South Florida - 4:00 PM - ESPN3
Morgan State @ Towson - 6:00 PM
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - 6:00 PM - ESPN3
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN3

[LUHawker]

Sunday, August 27

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Patriot League Network
Villanova 28 Lehigh 20 - repeat of last season's game. Lehigh fans think they won except the scoreboard tells a different story.



Who are these Lehigh fans you speak of? xeyebrowx

[Gangtackle11]

Who are these Lehigh fans you speak of? xeyebrowx
I have several Lehigh alum friends/acquaintances that have made interesting statements about last year's game.

[RootinFerDukes]

By the way, new sagarin came out today and ECU is a slight favorite thanks to home field advantage. That's what happens when you base predictions in February off of LAST YEAR's team for both squad, forgetting that teams often change in as little as a calendar year.

[Terry2889]

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - 7:00 PM - ESPN
Richmond 31- SHSU 21- Typical KC Keeler coached team, loaded with talent, short on discipline or any semblance of coaching acumen....

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Toledo 63- Elon 7 Toledo always crushes CAA teams : (

Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
CMU 42- Rhody 14

Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live
UNH 31- Maine 14- UNH's defense could be very good this year. Expect UNH to start slow on Offense. Game could be an ugly defensive slugfest...

Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access
Delaware 42​ - Del State fighting John Talyors 7. Rocco makes a statement in his first game and wins the Delaware State Championship.... Which entitles you to NOTHING!

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Patriot League Network
LEHIGH 28- Nova 24 First upset of the new season. Lehigh always plays Nova tough and looks to bounce back from an abysmal playoff performance

William & Mary @ Virginia - 3:30 PM - ESPN3
UVA 31- Tribe 14 W&M struggle to find an offensive rhythm this year

Stony Brook @ South Florida - 4:00 PM - ESPN3
USF BULLS 48-SBU 14 Stoney Brook seems to be a relatively unknown entity

Morgan State @ Towson - 6:00 PM
Towson 45 - Morgan State 13 (Missed extra point) All I know is that Morgan State is bad

#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - 6:00 PM - ESPN3
ODU 35- Great Danes 17

#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN
JMU 35- ​ECU 28

[The Pud]

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - Don't let me down Spatters. I believe Lauletta is a talent they never see in the SLC and SHSU's D is not good. I don't see that changing drastically in one offseason with no games played. UR is similar to JMU in overall team makeup and that clearly was a matchup nightmare for SHSU last time around.

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire UNH always has Maine's number lately. Having won all but 3 times so far this century. UNH is tough to beat at home and it's the first game of the season. That is more of an advantage to a more experienced winning team (UNH).
Delaware State @ Delaware

I will wait to pick the games on 9/2 until next week since there's still plenty of time to see if there's key injuries, suspensions or other developments.


I think Sammy's defense is much better than Easter Washington's, a team that shut out Richmond last year. Just saying

[Terry2889]

I think Sammy's defense is much better than Easter Washington's, a team that shut out Richmond last year. Just saying

Richmond sent a glorified JV team onto the field for that game... Your biggest disadvantage is your coaching staff; great at recruiting, poor in actual coaching and game preparations. Richmond is disciplined and well prepared for the SHSU chuck and duck style of play. I see Richmond winning this rather easily. CAA has dominated the Southland for quite a while now (Your victory over a depleted 'Nova not withstanding),

[Gangtackle11]

I think Sammy's defense is much better than Easter Washington's, a team that shut out Richmond last year. Just saying

This is why they play the games. Richmond was a shell of a team that got them there. It's hard for anyone this side of Galveston to think Sammy's defense is worthy. Hell we scored 31 with our rusty backup the day you guys beat us in '14.

Offense may be a different story. That said I picked SHSU because they have had to sit in the craphole of that JMU embarrassment all spring & summer.

I think that & Richmond getting used to a new system makes SHSU a good bet. That said lose to Richmond & I think you know it will be interesting times on this site.

[RootinFerDukes]

If UR loses to SHSU, will they probably go on to not have as strong of a season as some had originally thought? It obviously hurts the margin of error for the spiders.

[Gangtackle11]

If UR loses to SHSU, will they probably go on to not have as strong of a season as some had originally thought? It obviously hurts the margin of error for the spiders.

Always tough to count teams out after 1 game, but I feel Lehigh is a must win for Nova because of the schedule ahead.

[BestDaneSinceHamlet]

Richmond 45-28
Toledo - 42-0
Central Michigan - 41-7
New Hampshire - 34-21
Delaware - 28-6
Villanova - 31-23
Virginia - 38-17
South Florida - 48-3
Towson - 27-17
ODU (as much as I want my Danes to compete, this ain't Buffalo and not sure that Hanks is 100%) 28-13
ECU - 40-31





It's that time again, a quick review of the rules before jumping in. 1 point for each correct pick per CAA team in the game (1 for OOC games, 2 for CAA games). Picks are due 30 minutes before posted kickoff time, I'll confirm your picks when I receive them (and can be edited until the closing). We'll again be tracking against the point spreads, Massey predictions, and group favorites for comparison. Now for the games:

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - 7:00 PM - ESPNU

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live
Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Patriot League Network
William & Mary @ Virginia - 3:30 PM - ESPN3
Stony Brook @ South Florida - 4:00 PM - ESPN3
Morgan State @ Towson - 6:00 PM
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - 6:00 PM - ESPN3
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN3

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

Richmond
Toledo
C. Michigan
Maine (only one to pick us, homer bet but we are 4-1-1 when we open with UNH)
Delaware
Villanova
Virginia
S.Fla.
Towson
ODU
ECU

[Mattymc727]

Richmond
Toledo
CMU
UNH
UD
Nova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
ODU
JMU

[Matt]

I think Sammy's defense is much better than Easter Washington's, a team that shut out Richmond last year. Just saying

This is fair, but also (i might get crushed for this) that was the closest 30 point game ever. We turned the ball over like 5 times in the redzone. Also, everyone was hurt. I think we are gonna score a ton but our D is a bit of a mystery.

[jmufan999]

I think Sammy's defense is much better than Easter Washington's, a team that shut out Richmond last year. Just saying

i don't think either defense was good. at all. I wouldn't say any defense that gives up 65 points in three quarters should be saying they're better than anyone.

[URMite]

I think Sammy's defense is much better than Easter Washington's, a team that shut out Richmond last year. Just saying

I don't make many predictions but I will say this...

I don't think the last game of last season is going to be much of a predictor for either of our teams' seasons this year.

[UIWWildthing]

#5 Sam Houston State
Toledo
Central Michigan
#15 New Hampshire
Delaware
#9 Villanova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Old Dominion
East Carolina

[KPSUL]

Wait, I thought JMU over ECU was a given? It's either not a given, and we shouldn't be punished in the following week's rankings, or there's some serious dukes hate among our conference brethren.

Sorry to disappoint you, but like, hate or ambivalent has nothing to do with which teams I pick in a pick'em. I pick the team I think will win, plain and simple. I'd pick Al-Shabaab College or the University of ISIS if they played college football and I thought they'd win the game.

[RootinFerDukes]

Sorry to disappoint you, but like, hate or ambivalent has nothing to do with which teams I pick in a pick'em. I pick the team I think will win, plain and simple. I'd pick Al-Shabaab College or the University of ISIS if they played college football and I thought they'd win the game.

I've been reading this pick'ems long enough to know there's as much bias as analysis in the selections.

[DRDukes01]

#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - Richmond is a better team on paper with more talent and potential in the long run, but having to wear sweater-vests gets hot, especially in Texas, and a road game down there in late summer is a big challenge plus SHS has to have a chip on their shoulder after JMU dismantled them in the playoffs last year. Will be close, but the home team eeks out a win against the ticks.

Elon @ Toledo - Whipped a good Maine team last year, allowing just 3 points. Not sure Elon can match even what Maine scored last year

Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - even though Central MI was able to find a way to lose to the Wahoos last year, they should be able to easily beat the Rams.

Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - NH has one of the easiest CAA schedules this year (avoiding Richmond, Delaware, and Villanova) so this is one of the few potential "quality wins" they have on their schedule. If they lose this game and are on the playoff bubble and only have wins against traditional football juggernauts like Holy Cross, Rhode Island, Bryant, and Elon, they might find themselves on the outside looking in. Hard to say the first game of the year is a must win, but it might be for UNH.

Delaware State @ Delaware​ - As much as I would LOVE to see Rocco lose his first game as a blue chicken, even he can't find a way to lose to DSU. He might just give himself the gameball after the first game for his excellent coaching ability against DSU.

#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - CAA > Patriot. UNH blew them out last year in the playoffs. V'Nova will do the same.

William & Mary @ Virginia ​- The only time I recall rootin on the Ticks last year was when they went into Whoville and beat UVa. Would love to see W&M do the same (was a close game in '15), but I just can't see the Cavs loosing to FCS teams in back-to-back seasons. If they did, there might be an effort to drop football and put all their money into Lacrosse.

Stony Brook @ South Florida - SB couldn't score against Temple last year. Bulls will run all over SB

Morgan State @ Towson - Towson should win this one, but it has the potential to be closer than it should be

#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - Just too many extra players for ODU and its a little warmer/more humid at the beach in late summer than in Albany.

#1 James Madison @ East Carolina (TBD) - Last year ECU ranked 69th in rushing defense, giving up over 2k yards on the ground (more than 4 yards a carry) and 21 rushing TDs. Given JMUs backfield, the Dukes have the talent to take advantage of ECU's run defense. But JMU's offense is best when it has a balanced mix of pass and run, and with Kloo out and a new crop of receivers playing, I worry about our ability to maintain a good mix. JMU's Defense could be the stronger side of the ball this year and matches up well with ECU. Last year ECU was 55th in total offense, averaging just 27 PPG. JMU has the talent to keep their Offense off the field. JMU won't catch ECU sleeping or coming in over-confident into their home opener after a disappointing season last year. This game is just too close to call right now. Need to see if anyone else gets hurt over the next 10 days of practice before making a call. If either team loses more players (like JMU losing Tutt to the ACL injury) it could make the difference. Would be great to see JMU move to 2-0 vs. the AAC since its reorganization (SMU in '15 was the other win). Maybe if we keep beating their teams (AAC)they will just ask us to join their league rather than lose to us as an FCS opponent every year.xthumbsupx

[wmmii]

Richmond
Toledo
Central Michigan
Maine
Delaware
Nova
W&M
South Florida
Towson
Old Dominion
JMU

[dewey]

It's that time again, a quick review of the rules before jumping in. 1 point for each correct pick per CAA team in the game (1 for OOC games, 2 for CAA games). Picks are due 30 minutes before posted kickoff time, I'll confirm your picks when I receive them (and can be edited until the closing). We'll again be tracking against the point spreads, Massey predictions, and group favorites for comparison. Now for the games:

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - 7:00 PM - ESPNU

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live
Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Patriot League Network
William & Mary @ Virginia - 3:30 PM - ESPN3
Stony Brook @ South Florida - 4:00 PM - ESPN3
Morgan State @ Towson - 6:00 PM
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - 6:00 PM - ESPN3
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN3

Here are my picks;

SHSU
Toledo
Central Michigan
New Hampshire
Delaware
Villanova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Old Dominion
James Madison

Dewey

[DirtyDukes]

That said lose to Richmond & I think you know it will be interesting times on this site.

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[The Pud]

Sam Houston State
Toledo
Central Michigan
New Hampshire
Delaware
Villanova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Old Dominion
East Carolina

[GoBlueHens83]

Richmond @ Sam Houston State
Elon @ Toledo
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan
Maine @ New Hampshire
Delaware State @ Delaware
Villanova @ Lehigh
William & Mary @ Virginia
Stony Brook @ South Florida
Morgan State @ Towson
Albany @ Old Dominion
James Madison @ East Carolina

[RootinFerDukes]

When was the last year the CAA didn't have a single FBS upset?

edit: answering my own question. As recent as 2014. Two consecutive seasons registering at least one FBS upset for CAA football.

In fact, looking at the last decade (since 2007), CAA football has upset at least one FBS opponent in eight seasons. 2012 and 2014 were the lone seasons without one league wide.

It's evenly spread out too. UNH, UR and JMU with 2 each. WM, Maine, Towson and Albany with one.

[ccd494]

When was the last year the CAA didn't have a single FBS upset?

edit: answering my own question. As recent as 2014. Two consecutive seasons registering at least one FBS upset for CAA football.

In fact, looking at the last decade (since 2007), CAA football has upset at least one FBS opponent in eight seasons. 2012 and 2014 were the lone seasons without one league wide.

It's evenly spread out too. UNH, UR and JMU with 2 each. WM, Towson and Albany with one.

Did Maine get thrown out of the league? Maine 24 UMass 14 9/7/13.

[RootinFerDukes]

Did Maine get thrown out of the league? Maine 24 UMass 14 9/7/13.

You're right. I didn't exhaustively look at every team, every year, but simply stopped when I saw one.

[ccd494]

Also, I checked the 2017 UMass Minutemen football wikipedia page, and noted some interesting things:

1. UMass has previously played 9 of the 12 teams on its schedule. It has only beaten two (Maine and Georgia Southern).
2. UMass will not play a game this year in which it was the most recent winner in the series (lost to Maine in 2013, lost to Georgia Southern in 1999).
3. Thanks to their lopsided record against Maine, UMass is still 42-27-1 against its opponents all time.
4. While UMass is 1-10 against the non-UMaine part of its schedule, Maine is 3-3. Maine is 0-1 against Hawaii, 0-2 against Georgia Southern, 2-0 against App State, and 1-0 against Mississippi State.

In other words, we all make choices in life.

Edited to add: Maine also claims to be 16-41-1 against UMass. UMass gives Maine an extra win. Don't see that often.

[jmu007]

Richmond
Toledo
Central Michigan
New Hampshire
Delaware
Villanova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
ODU
JMU

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

SHSU
Toledo
Central Michigan
New Hampshire
Delaware
Nova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Albany
East Carolina

[BestDaneSinceHamlet]

Whoa..an Albany pick against an FBS coming off a 9-3 season?

I'm flattered ;)


SHSU
Toledo
Central Michigan
New Hampshire
Delaware
Nova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Albany
East Carolina

[RootinFerDukes]

Whoa..an Albany pick against an FBS coming off a 9-3 season?

I'm flattered ;)

Isn't Ibi injured? You all had a small chance if ODU was lethargic and Ibi was on fire. Without him, a guaranteed loss.

ODU also went 10-3. You forgot the meaningless bowl game in front of probably 200 fans.

[UAalum72]

Isn't Ibi injured? You all had a small chance if ODU was lethargic and Ibi was on fire. Without him, a guaranteed loss.

ODU also went 10-3. You forgot the meaningless bowl game in front of probably 200 fans.Tweaked a knee last week but is expected to return to practice this week. Game availability is undecided yet.
http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/UAlbany-football-star-to-return-to-practice-next-11943127.php

[crusader11]

Sam Houston
Toledo
Central Michigan
New Hampshire
Delaware
Lehigh
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Old Dominion
East Carolina

[jmufan999]

bump

[RootinFerDukes]

ECU loses a starting Sr Safety due to a last minute transfer, Travon Simmons. He apparently wasn't willing to compete for a position he had previously started.

They also name last year's starting QB, Gardner Minshew, their starting QB for this season. He's apparently a pass only QB with no mobility.

edit: correction. Minshew only started the final 2 games for ECU last season.

[JayMYou]

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - Cause I want them to be at a new level of overconfidence before this year's playoff meltdown.


Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - Cause there's nowhere Elon can win and Toledo is nowhere.
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - URI might have a chance against Central Rhode Island but not Central Michigan.
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - NH's accent is less annoying.
Delaware State @ Delaware - This is like the fight in the Step Brothers movie. You don't care which one wins, it just fun watching 2 pathetic relations embarrassing themselves on the front lawn.


Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - Cause I had better luck with 'Nova girls than Lehigh girls. Actually, at Lehigh I couldn't really tell the difference between the guys and the girls so I just stayed away.
William & Mary @ Virginia - As bad as W&M has been, they've been less bad than UVA. Another UVA FCS loss and they might as well transfer their ACC membership over to JMU.
Stony Brook @ South Florida - Add a big name coach to a school that isn't bound by academic or moral standards and you have the makings of a blowout.
Morgan State @ Towson - Even Towson hasn't fallen this far. Have they?
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - Cause it would warm my heart.
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - What could be more enjoyable than the Trailer Park Metropolis of Greenville hemorrhaging over a D2 loss?

[Dane96]

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - 7:00 PM - ESPNU
Great game to start the season. I don't see much of a layoff for Richmond just because of a coaching change EDIT: Going with the GUT, and hating SHSU. RIchmond
Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Elon will be improved...but not even close to be ready to take on Toledo. Toledo

Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Chippawas are always dodgey.
Central Michigan

Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live
Toughest game to call. How did this rivalry game end up as the first game out of the box. UNH, only because they are at home.

Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access
Rocco will have Tubby Rockin. BLUE HENS...BIG.

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Patriot League Network
Should be a beautiful gameday at Goodman. Villanova too strong early in the year. 'Nova

William & Mary @ Virginia - 3:30 PM - ESPN3
Virginia could be a surprise team. Cavaliers by two TD's.

Stony Brook @ South Florida - 4:00 PM - ESPN3
Stony Brook has a worse QB situation than Albany...ours is mere youth. USF...big.

Morgan State @ Towson - 6:00 PM
Morgan may make a game of this backyard battle. Towson prevails.

#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - 6:00 PM - ESPN3
EBH, if he plays, won't be the same confident and uninjured EBH. He tweaked his MCL in practice, which frankly means he's not fully healed from the ACL. Love the kid. Albany's breaking in a very young but talented O-Line...has basically a 1st year QB...and a whole new starting unit at the LB spot. It may very well have the best D-Line in the league. All that said, not enough for a very talented ODU team. ODU by 17.

#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN
Heart says JMU. Gut says ECU. Going with the gut. ​ECU.

[UNHWildcat18]

Richmond- Still not seeing how they lose. Tons of players of all years got experience last year due to injuries.
Toledo-Duh
Central Michigan-Duh
The University of New Hampshire-Duh
Delaware-Duh
Villanova- Duh
Virginia-Duh
South Florida-Duh
Towson-Duh
ODU-Duh
ECU- I wanted to pick JMU but I just couldn't, close game though.

[caribbeanhen]

SHSU
Toledo
Central Michigan
New Hampshire
Delaware
Nova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Albany
East Carolina

picking Sammy, why?

[jmufan999]

Albany may very well have the best D-Line in the league.

I was with you until you said this.

[Henny]

Delaware State @ Delaware - This is like the fight in the Step Brothers movie. You don't care which one wins, it just fun watching 2 pathetic relations embarrassing themselves on the front lawn.

LOL - Someone hasn't been paying attention. I'll remember this one, come week 5!

[melloware13]

The majority picks as of now:
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State
Elon @ Toledo (unanimous)
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan (unanimous)
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire
Delaware State @ Delaware (unanimous)
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh
William & Mary @ Virginia
Stony Brook @ #19 (AP) South Florida (unanimous)
Morgan State @ Towson (unanimous)
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina

[melloware13]

Current Point Spreads & Projected Score*:
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State (-6.5) (O/U: 71) [SHSU 38.75, RICH 32.25)
Elon @ Toledo (-37.5)
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan (-25.5)
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire (-6.5) (O/U: 51.5) [UNH 29, Maine 22.5]
Delaware State @ Delaware (-33.5) (O/U: 51) [DEL 42.25, DSU 8.75]
#9 Villanova (-6.5) @ #19 Lehigh (O/U: 51) [VIL 28.75, LEH 22.25]
William & Mary @ Virginia (-19.5)
Stony Brook @ #19 (AP) South Florida
Morgan State @ Towson (-28.5) (O/U: 51) [TOW 39.75, MSU 11.25]
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion (-15.5)
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina

*Projected Score only for games with O/U out so far. Also, I'm open for abbreviation suggestions for Maine (preferably from Maine fans)

[DirtyDukes]

Before they pulled it off 5dimes it was JMU -5.5 @ ECU

[melloware13]

I'll update them as well as I can going into the games (first update will be mid-day Sunday).

[Matt]

Sunday, August 27
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - UR

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - Toledo
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - CMU
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - UNH
Delaware State @ Delaware - UD

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh- Nova
William & Mary @ Virginia - UVA
Stony Brook @ #19 (AP) South Florida- USF
Morgan State @ Towson - Towson
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - ODU
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - ECU

[DirtyDukes]

#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - ECU


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[Matt]

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lol. i can still edit!

[URMite]

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Aren't they playing the 2013 ECU team?

[RootinFerDukes]

Man, JMU is an average 3pt favorite and a clear majority still pick ECU so far.... hmm.

[KPSUL]

Man, JMU is an average 3pt favorite and a clear majority still pick ECU so far.... hmm.

You guys (JMU Fans) have posted on AGS that 3 starters have sustained season ending injuries and 6 players are suspended for between 2 and 6 games - they include 3 projected starters, the rest may have been on the 2 deep roster. Against your game 2&3 opponents you will surely still be favored, but losing 9 players who are somewhere between All conference and 2 deep contributors has got to have an impact. Personally, I hope JMU still beats their FBS opponent; however, I think that number of players out more than swings a 3 pt advantage in the other direction. I'm beginning to second guess my SHSU pick more than the ECU.

[Matt]

If JMU and we both lose, this website is going to be ****ing 1000x more insufferable than normal next week.

[RootinFerDukes]

You guys (JMU Fans) have posted on AGS that 3 starters have sustained season ending injuries and 6 players are suspended for between 2 and 6 games - they include 3 projected starters, the rest may have been on the 2 deep roster. Against your game 2&3 opponents you will surely still be favored, but losing 9 players who are somewhere between All conference and 2 deep contributors has got to have an impact. Personally, I hope JMU still beats their FBS opponent; however, I think that number of players out more than swings a 3 pt advantage in the other direction. I'm beginning to second guess my SHSU pick more than the ECU.

I would say it's two injured players for the season. OL and S. The OL could be labelled as a likely starter and was in the playoffs, but was not for the majority of last season. He's a 1.5 stringer. The Safety was a potential starter, but not guaranteed. He was only guaranteed to be 2nd string and probably was going to be that anyways. I'm not sure who the third one is. I don't believe there is one in terms of season ending injury.

yep six suspended players. Two are all conference as of last season. Another was a starter prior to his suspension. Kloosterman probably hurts the most. We didn't have Alls for the final two playoff games and we obviously did fine and those teams were likely much better than ECU. The other three are anywhere from 2nd or 3rd stringers with little if any prior playing time. I think it's a stretch to say you'll hurt missing something that isn't already a big contributor statistically.

Sure, kloosterman alone being out might make up the difference of a field goal... maybe. Assuming his back up is a clear downgrade. The game is a projected toss up.

Additionally, ECU naming Gardner Minshew just made them more one dimensional. He is supposedly just a passing QB.

If you picked SHSU to beat UR, what were you thinking? UR is similar to JMU and I have no doubt that as long as they don't turn it over left and right, they'll control that game. Weather can neutralize it but honestly probably more in UR's favor. SHSU is more pass heavy and rain affects that.

[RootinFerDukes]

If JMU and we both lose, this website is going to be ****ing 1000x more insufferable than normal next week.

Yep. NDSU fans will wage a campaign about how JMU doesn't deserve to be in the top 10 for losing to a 3 win FBS team last year. SHSU fans will just keep being their usual selves. Thinking they're world beaters by grinding through those SLC cupcakes.

[DirtyDukes]

Yep. NDSU fans will wage a campaign about how JMU doesn't deserve to be in the top 10 for losing to a 3 win FBS team last year. SHSU fans will just keep being their usual selves. Thinking they're world beaters by grinding through those SLC cupcakes.

Careful you don't want them to complain that you're trolling them by pointing out the obvious.

In my mind, the most important part of the JMU/ECU matchup will be our OL versus their DL and our RBS versus their LBS. THey're apparently weak at DL and LB and OL and RBs are strengths for us. I honestly think we run all over them.

[KPSUL]

I would say it's two injured players for the season. OL and S. The OL could be labelled as a likely starter and was in the playoffs, but was not for the majority of last season. He's a 1.5 stringer. The Safety was a potential starter, but not guaranteed. He was only guaranteed to be 2nd string and probably was going to be that anyways. I'm not sure who the third one is. I don't believe there is one in terms of season ending injury.

yep six suspended players. Two are all conference as of last season. Another was a starter prior to his suspension. Kloosterman probably hurts the most. We didn't have Alls for the final two playoff games and we obviously did fine and those teams were likely much better than ECU. The other three are anywhere from 2nd or 3rd stringers with little if any prior playing time. I think it's a stretch to say you'll hurt something that isn't already a big contributor statistically.

Sure, kloosterman alone being out might make up the difference of a field goal... maybe. Assuming his back up is a clear downgrade. The game is a projected toss up.

Additionally, ECU naming Gardner Minshew just made them more one dimensional. He is supposedly just a passing QB.

If you picked SHSU to beat UR, what were you thinking? UR is similar to JMU and I have no doubt that as long as they don't turn it over left and right, they'll control that game. Weather can neutralize it but honestly probably more in UR's favor. SHSU is more pass heavy and rain affects that.



I saw the difference between SHSU and UR to be razor thin - so it's a tough call. To some extent I buy into the SHSU narrative that the lopsided loss to JMU was largely a result of JB having a significant injury to his throwing arm/shoulder, and the complete blowout a demonstration of when the front wheel falls off or seizes up the whole car sometimes falls apart. The Lehigh @ UNH game was a very good example of just that. They tried to play the game with an incapable back-up QB and a broken starter. The wheels fell off for them and they were lucky to get out of the Dungeon giving up only 64 points. The problems compounded as the struggled to try to first get back in the game, and then save face. I'm sure most of the 4th quarter they were just waiting to get back on the bus to Hamilton. If you note on the Lehigh - Villanova thread, virtually everyone is predicting a close contest and a few a Lehigh victory. And they aren't all delusional PL fans. Lehigh was a much better team than their performance at UNH indicated.

The other deciding factors for me in predicting a SHSU victory is that this will be the first game for a brand new coaching staff. Long term, I don't think the Rocco for Huesman exchange was a bad one for Richmond. However, it's asking a lot for them to beat a perennial FCS power on the road in their first game. Also, while Richmond is returning a lot of 2016 talent, I believe SHSU is returning more. Richmond lost more in the WR ranks with the departure of Brown than any of the other CAA playoff teams. I'm sure there are other players they may step up as the season moves on, but not enough in game 1. Finally, Lauletta is coming off ACL reconstructive surgery, and that is far more significant then most fans realize. Very few skill players recapture all the agility and mobility they had pre-surgery; something vital for almost all very successful FCS QBs.

[knit35]

Richmond
Toledo
Central Michigan
New Hampshire
Delaware
Villanova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Old Dominion
James Madison

[DRDukes01]

SHSU
Toledo
Central Michigan
New Hampshire
Delaware
Villanova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Old Dominion
James Madison

[MR. CHICKEN]

SAM HOUSTON STATE.........KC KNOWS DUH CAA...BETTERAH DEN MOST.....JMU'S THRASHIN'.....SHOWED KAT LADS....WHAT IT TAKES.......xcoolx......COCK-UH-DOODLE-DOO!

TOLEDO........HOLY MOLY........PHOENIX......FUNERAL PYRE......WON'T RISE....FROM ASHES.......ROCKETS IGNITE..........xsmhx......AWK!

CENTRAL MICHIGAN.......CHIPPIES ARE SLUGS...UH MAC...........DHERE'S UH REASON...RHODEY.....WEARS BABY BLUE......xsighx.....BRAWK!

NEW HAMPSHIRE...........DUH BEARS.......WILL DO IT......ON DUH GRID.......NOT IN DUH WOODS...........xeekx................DOODLE-DOO!

DELAWARE.........HENS WORK ON AIR ATTACK EARLY.......RUN DUH PIGGY....TA SLOW DOWN SCORE......NOT TA EMBARASS........SAD DOVER SQWAD......xembarrassedx...BUK BUK BRAWK!

VILLANOVA..........MAYES.....IS NO.....SHAFNISKY.....DESPITE.....GLUT...UH PIGGY SNATCHERS......CAA RULES......xnodx......BAWK!

VIRGINIA......CAVS ARE ACC WEAKIES.......TRIBE IS OUTTAH WHEATIES...........BAH UH TD...OR LESS...........OL' VIRGINNY........xdontknowx.......AWQ!

SOUTH FLORIDA.....SEA-HAGS......ER..UH......UMM....WOLVES AD.........MUSTAH BEEN ZONKED.....INKIN' DIS DEAL......SPEND DUH DUCATS WISELY....BROOKERS....xconfusedx.......BROCCO!

TOWSON......TOOF-LESS TIGERS.......MAUL MORGAN.....DESPITE.....BEARS....JUMBO QB ELIJAH STALEY......xcoffeex.......DOODLES!

OLD DOMINION.......DEESE....MONARCHS......AREN'T BUTTERFLIES.......DUH DANES.....NOT DAT GREAT....:p....WWW.BRAWK.EDU (http://WWW.BRAWK.EDU)!

JAMES MADISON......HAS BEATEN FAR...BETTERAH IA-S....BUT WHIFF.....INJURIES/SUSPENSIONS...DUKIES VULNERABLE...IFIN' A-GAME STAYS ON DUH BUS....xeyebrowx......BRAWK!

[RootinFerDukes]

You seem unsure about your pick mr. chicken haha

[HailSzczur]

Sunday, August 27
#5 Sam Houston State
Thursday, August 31
Toledo
Central Michigan
#15 New Hampshire
Delaware

Saturday, September 2
Villanova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
#25 Albany
East Carolina

[WWII]

based upon the meet and greet last night, I don't think Ibi will be playing against ODU.

[jmufan999]

NEW HAMPSHIRE...........DUH BEARS.......WILL DO IT......ON DUH GRID.......NOT IN DUH WOODS...........xeekx................DOODLE-DOO!

ew

[phoenix3]

UR
Elon
Central Michigan
Maine
UD
Villanova
UVA
USF
Towson
Albany
JMU

[caribbeanhen]

Sam Houston State


Toledo


Central Michigan

New Hampshire

Delaware

Lehigh

Virginia

South Florida

Towson

Old Dominion

James Madison

[phoenix3]

I'm picking JMU over ECU. Having said that, how does ECU get anyone other than the dregs to play there. Greenville is a ****hole!

[jmufan999]

I'm picking JMU over ECU. Having said that, how does ECU get anyone other than the dregs to play there. Greenville is a ****hole!

amen. my friend moved there and i visited him. good. lord. it's one of the worst cities i've ever visited. but the property value must be dirt cheap, because my friend doesn't make all that much and has a beautiful new home.

[Longhorn]

You guys (JMU Fans) have posted on AGS that 3 starters have sustained season ending injuries and 6 players are suspended for between 2 and 6 games - they include 3 projected starters, the rest may have been on the 2 deep roster. Against your game 2&3 opponents you will surely still be favored, but losing 9 players who are somewhere between All conference and 2 deep contributors has got to have an impact. Personally, I hope JMU still beats their FBS opponent; however, I think that number of players out more than swings a 3 pt advantage in the other direction. I'm beginning to second guess my SHSU pick more than the ECU.

xlolx Hmmm, not responsible for what other JMU fans have posted, but to be absolutely honest, zero "starters" from last season are out with season ending injuries. There's a difference between characterizing established starters from last year as out, and projected or possible starters. To recap, there has been the loss of one OL (who was elevated to replace AA Mitchell Kirsch in last season's playoffs), and a CB (Tutt), who was competing for a starters role, but who was not a starter last season.

As for the suspended players, only one player was a starter that played in the NC last year, TE John Klooserman. Klooserman's loss (as a potential AA) will hurt against ECU, however, the loss of Klooserman for 2 games (for breaking team rules) will hardly be noticed as JMU begins play against FCS competition.

On on the other hand, JMU signed six FBS transfers in the off-season that may play (start) against ECU. Two OL, two LBs, one WR and one RB. Honestly, it should be a competitive game in Greenville, and I know Mike Houston and his staff will not be out coached.

[Sitting Bull]

Week 1 (Shot in the Dark)
Sam Houston 31, Richmond 28 ( whenever they play)
Maine 21 UNH 18
Toledo 48, Elon 7
Hens 55, Hornets 7
Central Michigan 31, URI 13
Lehigh 31, Villanova 24
Tribe 24, Cavaliers 20
USF 40, SBU 14
ECU 42, JMU 20
Towson 30, Morgan State 6
UAlbany 33, ODU 31

[cx500d]

Sam Houston State
Toledo
Central Michigan
Maine
Delaware
Villanova
Virginia
South Florida
Towson
Old Dominion
James Madison

[RootinFerDukes]

#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State - I think SHSU will be emotional but UR is a superior team IMO. Their minds will be elsewhere. I would actually have given SHSU better odds prior to the postponement.
Elon @ Toledo
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - UNH at home. They own UM for the most part this century. I don't see that changing this year. First game jitters too are more likely to hurt Maine.
Delaware State @ Delaware
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - Villanova should still have a stout D. The only way Lehigh could upset them is with defensive scores or a completely MIA VU offense all game.
William & Mary @ Virginia - UVA may be bad, but so is WM. I don't see this one being as competitive as some hope.
Stony Brook @ #19 South Florida
Morgan State @ Towson
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - I gave Albany a small chance if Ibi was in and firing on all cylinders. It doesn't sound like that will happen, so ODU easily.
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - ECU just announced four players out for injury against JMU (2 Jr WR, 1 Fr WR, 1 So CB), also a potential fifth player out with injury (Jr RB). Last year's final 3 game QB Gardner Minshew is starting. He's supposedly not a dual threat QB and if you disrupt him, game over. This could go either way, but if ECU doesn't improve from their 3 win team last seen in 2016, JMU will win. The biggest question mark is ECU more than JMU. JMU's OC is a former ECU asst from 2 years ago and knows their personnel, JMU's WR coach is a former grad asst under ECU HC Montgomery (at Duke) and is familiar with him. I don't know to what effect that gives us an edge but it looks like we "know them" better than they "know us".

[ZableNoise]

Postponed-TBA
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live
Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Patriot League Network
William & Mary @ Virginia - 3:30 PM - ESPN3
Stony Brook @ #19 (AP) South Florida - 4:00 PM - ESPN3
Morgan State @ Towson - 6:00 PM
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - 6:00 PM - ESPN3
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN3

[LUHawker]

VILLANOVA..........MAYES.....IS NO.....SHAFNISKY.....DESPITE.....GLUT...UH PIGGY SNATCHERS......CAA RULES......xnodx......BAWK!


On this point you are correct. The problem is, I think, you are a drawing the wrong conclusion. SCREECH! https://youtu.be/lTFICwlJtm4

[centraljerseycat]

Postponed-TBA
#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State (Going with the Spiders since KC has no clue how to handle tough non-conference games.)

Thursday, August 31
Elon @ Toledo - 7:00 PM - ESPN3 (Elon will still suck..new coach not withstanding)
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan - 7:00 PM - ESPN3 (Rhodey should just drop football)
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire - 7:00 PM - College Sports Live (UNH with a big win in their new stadium)
Delaware State @ Delaware - 7:00 PM - Hens All-Access (Hens will big in Rocco debut)

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh - 12:30 PM - Patriot League Network (Nova by a touchdown in Ferrante's debut)
William & Mary @ Virginia - 3:30 PM - ESPN3 (UVA wins with the politically correct ESPN announcer calling the game)
Stony Brook @ #19 (AP) South Florida - 4:00 PM - ESPN3 (South Florida big)
Morgan State @ Towson - 6:00 PM (Towson wins the battle of Baltimore)
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion - 6:00 PM - ESPN3 (Old Dominion in a squeaker over a much improved Albany team)
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN3 (JMU by a field goal)

[KPSUL]

xlolx Hmmm, not responsible for what other JMU fans have posted, but to be absolutely honest, zero "starters" from last season are out with season ending injuries. There's a difference between characterizing established starters from last year as out, and projected or possible starters. To recap, there has been the loss of one OL (who was elevated to replace AA Mitchell Kirsch in last season's playoffs), and a CB (Tutt), who was competing for a starters role, but who was not a starter last season.

As for the suspended players, only one player was a starter that played in the NC last year, TE John Klooserman. Klooserman's loss (as a potential AA) will hurt against ECU, however, the loss of Klooserman for 2 games (for breaking team rules) will hardly be noticed as JMU begins play against FCS competition.

On on the other hand, JMU signed six FBS transfers in the off-season that may play (start) against ECU. Two OL, two LBs, one WR and one RB. Honestly, it should be a competitive game in Greenville, and I know Mike Houston and his staff will not be out coached.

I was explaining only why I had picked ECU in this Week 1, pick-em, not suggesting that the Dukes season was compromised. Anyway, I'm sure you agree that Terrence Alls was unquestionably going to be a starter and Kloosterman is already established as one. The third anticipated starter out was an OL that the JMU poster who first reported the injury identified as a player who had started playoff games last year and is expected to start this year. Although I wasn't counting him out, someone else reported that Cordell Johnson had been sitting out practice a little more than a week ago. Add to that another 7 players suspended or injured for the game who are at least solid contributors and it is hard not to believe that there will be an effect on the game.

[jmufan999]

I'm sure you agree that Terrence Alls was unquestionably going to be a starter and Kloosterman is already established as one. The third anticipated starter out was an OL that the JMU poster who first reported the injury identified as a player who had started playoff games last year and is expected to start this year. Although I wasn't counting him out, someone else reported that Cordell Johnson had been sitting out practice a little more than a week ago. Add to that another 7 players suspended or injured for the game who are at least solid contributors and it is hard not to believe that there will be an effect on the game.

correct on Alls and Kloo, and the RT you're referring to is Tyree Chavious. he was competing for a starting role, but he wasn't "technically" a starter yet. Longhorn might be getting a little nitpicky there. Chavious was the first guy off the bench last year at OT. not a guarantee he would have won, but I consider him a starter. We're at least going from a known commodity to an unknown.

think they were just being cautious with Cardon Johnson, because he evidently looks really, really good. according to Houston, the whole team was ooh-ing and ah-ing his first day back. he said Johnson "electrified" practice. still think Marcus Marshall is going to be our playmaker in the backfield, and was announced (as I had predicted, despite other JMU fans telling me this wouldn't happen) that he will be our kick returner. I think he has more speed than any JMU back that I can remember, at least in the last decade.

[UNHWildcat18]

The suspense is killing me

[melloware13]

Updated Point Spreads/Lines:
Elon @ Toledo (-39) - (O/U: 55) [TOL 47, ELON 8]
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan (-27) - (O/U: 56.5) [CMU 41.75, URI 14.75]
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire (-7.5) - (O/U: 51.5) [UNH 29.5, MAINE 22]
Delaware State @ Delaware (-34.5) - (O/U: 51) [DEL 42.75, DSU 8.25]
#6 Richmond v #5 Sam Houston State - No Line
#9 Villanova (-6.5) @ #19 Lehigh - (O/U: 51.5) [VIL 29, LEH 22.5]
William & Mary @ Virginia (-19.5) - (O/U: 52.5) [UVA 36, W&M 16.5]
Stony Brook @ #19 (AP) South Florida - No Line
Morgan State @ Towson (-28.5) - (O/U: 51) [TOW 39.75, MSU 11.25]
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion (-15.5) - (O/U: 54.5) [ODU 35, ALB 19.5]
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - No Line

[UAalum72]

based upon the meet and greet last night, I don't think Ibi will be playing against ODU.
Announced today he's definitely out at least this week

[melloware13]

Updated Point Spreads/Lines:
Elon @ Toledo (-41.5) - (O/U: 54.5) [TOL 48, ELON 6.5]
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan (-28) - (O/U: 56.5) [CMU 42.25, URI 14.25]
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire (-7.5) - (O/U: 51.5) [UNH 29.5, MAINE 22]
Delaware State @ Delaware (-34.5) - (O/U: 51) [DEL 42.75, DSU 8.25]
#6 Richmond v. #5 Sam Houston State (-4.5) - (O/U: 67.5) [SHSU 36, RICH 31.5]
#9 Villanova (-6.5) @ #19 Lehigh - (O/U: 51.5) [VIL 29, LEH 22.5]
William & Mary @ Virginia (-20) - (O/U: 51) [UVA 35.5, W&M 15.5]
Stony Brook @ #19 (AP) South Florida (-35.5) - (O/U: 58.5) [USF 47, SBU 11.5]
Morgan State @ Towson (-28.5) - (O/U: 51) [TOW 39.75, MSU 11.25]
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion (-15.5) - (O/U: 54.5) [ODU 35, ALB 19.5]
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina (-1) - (O/U: 69) [ECU 35, JMU 34]

[RootinFerDukes]

Oh look at that. JMU isn't favored anymore. Tell the ndsu fans.

[Vermont]

Richmond 38 @ Sam Houston State 37. SHS plays like a track team, but Spiders are more physical & more disciplined in the end. Should be fun!
Elon 21 @ Toledo 50. Phoenix are better, but not that much better.
URI 7 @ Toledo 49. Same ole Rams, ... ;-(
UMaine 14 @ UNH 24. UNH too much at home in front of a big, raucous crowd, ...and new turf debut!
Delaware State 7 @ Delaware 24. Not close, but not a blow out either for evolving Blue Hen 11
Villanova 24 @ Lehigh 28. Upset Special. Troy Pelletier starts his Senior year in style with 3 TD catches
W&M 14 @ Virginia 31. UVA too much for a game squad from Bill & Mary
Stony Brook 7 @ South Florida 42. USF is not going to be upset after opening the season in FBS @ #19
Morgan State 6 @ Towson 42. Amounts to an extra scrimmage for the Tigers
Albany 21 @ Old Dominion 27. Close, but no cigar
JMU 35 @ East Carolina 21. JMU starts the season where they left off last year. Game is not as close as the score might indicate

[dewey]

Oh look at that. JMU isn't favored anymore. Tell the ndsu fans.

Why would NDSU fans care if you are favored or not?

Dewey

[RootinFerDukes]

Why would NDSU fans care if you are favored or not?

Dewey

They're ready to drop us out of the top 10 the second we lose. Anything to get their bison back on top.

[JMU2K_DukeDawg]

Hoping I am not too late, given the storm's postponement of the UR@SHSU game.

#6 Richmond @ #5 Sam Houston State
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan
Maine @ New Hampshire
Delaware State @ Delaware
Villanova @ Lehigh
William & Mary @ Virginia
Stony Brook @ South Florida
Morgan State @ Towson
Albany @ Old Dominion
James Madison @ East Carolina

[dewey]

They're ready to drop us out of the top 10 the second we lose. Anything to get their bison back on top.

LOL! On top of a fan poll? LOL! I think you took a bunch of posts from some Bison fans way too serious...LOL!

Dewey

[DTSpider]

Toledo
CMU
UNH
Delaware
Richmond
Villanova
UVA
South Florida
Towson
ODU
JMU

[bluehenbillk]

Toledo
Richmond
Cent Michigan
UNH
UD
Nova
UVA
USF
Towson
ODU
ECU

[Bison56]

They're ready to drop us out of the top 10 the second we lose. Anything to get their bison back on top.

xlolx

[Bluefish845]

Elon @ Toledo Rockets
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan Chippewas
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire Wildcats, tough road game opener
Delaware State @ Delaware Hens

Friday, September 1
#6 Richmond v #5 Sam Houston State BearKats playing for Texas

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh Wildcats find a away
William & Mary @ Virginia Cavaliers, Tribe offense in a transition year
Stony Brook @ #19 (AP) South Florida BULLS win big
Morgan State @ Towson Tigers
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion Monarchs too much for the Danes
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina It was the Dukes...

[melloware13]

8/31 Update (Point Spreads, Lines, Majority Picks):
Elon @ Toledo (-44.5) - (O/U: 55.5) [TOL 50, ELON 5.5] {TOL 40-1}
Rhode Island @ Central Michigan (-32.5) - (O/U: 56.5) [CMU 44.5, URI 12] {CMU 42-0}
Maine @ #15 New Hampshire (-7.5) - (O/U: 51.5) [UNH 29.5, MAINE 22] {UNH 36-6}
Delaware State @ Delaware (-34.5) - (O/U: 51) [DEL 42.75, DSU 8.25] {DEL 42-0}
#6 Richmond v. #5 Sam Houston State (-4.5) - (O/U: 67.5) [SHSU 36, RICH 31.5] {RICH 23-19}
#9 Villanova (-6.5) @ #19 Lehigh - (O/U: 51) [VIL 28.75, LEH 22.25] {VIL 34-7}
William & Mary @ Virginia (-20) - (O/U: 51) [UVA 35.5, W&M 15.5] {UVA 37-4}
Stony Brook @ #19 (AP) South Florida (-35.5) - (O/U: 58.5) [USF 47, SBU 11.5] {USF 41-0}
Morgan State @ Towson (-28.5) - (O/U: 51) [TOW 39.75, MSU 11.25] {TOW 41-0}
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion (-15.5) - (O/U: 54.5) [ODU 35, ALB 19.5] {ODU 35-6}
#1 James Madison @East Carolina (-4) - (O/U: 69) [ECU 36.5, JMU 32.5] {JMU 24-17}

This is the final update for the Thursday games, and potentially for the Friday game (I'm flying out to Oregon to move stuff this weekend). Look for the final lines for Saturday late Friday night. 42 people have picked, but there are 2 partial entries.

You can still submit picks until 7 tonight for the Thursday games, I just won't be online to see them until after then (so I'll be going off the timestamp).

[JSUSoutherner]

Toledo
CM
UNH
UD
UR
Nova
UV
USF
Towson
ODU
JMU

[jmufan999]

here are the rest of my picks:

Saturday, September 2
#9 Villanova @ #19 Lehigh

i'm actually kind of tempted to pick Lehigh here, but I know that Nova is more talented. still don't trust the Nova QB. could be a higher scoring game than Nova fans want to see.

William & Mary @ Virginia

I realize W&M has beaten UVA recently, but I don't anticipate anything close to that happening this year. I think UVA delivers a total beatdown and UVA fans will probably overreact to it.

Stony Brook @ #19 (AP) South Florida
Morgan State @ Towson

BREAKING NEWS: THE MEAC SUCKS.

#25 Albany @ Old Dominion

#1 James Madison @ East Carolina - 6:00 PM - ESPN3

bottom line, I think we're the better team. we're missing a lot of pieces but I still think we're better. will be interesting to see how our OL does, and if Marcus Marshall is as good as I expect. he may not get as many carries as I think he'll get by the end of the year. watch out for Cardon Johnson on passing plays out of the backfield.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Toledo
CMU
UNH
Delaware
Lehigh
Virginia
USF
Towson
ODU
JMU

[LUHawker]

8/31 Update (Point Spreads, Lines, Majority Picks):

#9 Villanova (-6.5) @ #19 Lehigh - (O/U: 51) [VIL 28.75, LEH 22.25] {VIL 34-7}



With two more people picking Villanova, it's now 36 for Nova and 7 for Lehigh. That's almost 85% picking Nova - a pretty high % for a #9 vs. #19. The bookies have Nova giving 6.5 points and last year's game was decided by 5 points and tight the whole way. This just struck me as a huge outlier in terms of folks picking Nova here vs. Lehigh.

[RootinFerDukes]

I'm trying to watch this UD game but it won't load. Anyone else having issues?

[Tribe4SF]

I'm trying to watch this UD game but it won't load. Anyone else having issues?

I get audio but no video.

[RootinFerDukes]

I get audio but no video.

I've tried in multiple browsers. It just flat out won't even load. Worthless.

[spdram]

I've tried in multiple browsers. It just flat out won't even load. Worthless.

I get nothing

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Forgot SHSU over Richmond

[melloware13]

Scores so far:
Toledo 47, Elon 13
#15 New Hampshire 24, Maine 23
Delaware 22, Delaware State 3
Central Michigan 30, Rhode Island 27 - 3OT

[RootinFerDukes]

So... What happened tonight UD?

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

So... What happened tonight UD?

I thought the same thing. It took me a second to realize that was a final!

[pitpen]

I thought the same thing. It took me a second to realize that was a final!

Too many field goals.

[bluehenbillk]

So... What happened tonight UD?

UD is going to be a .500ish team this year. In quick summary - QB/WR play looks slightly up from last year, OL is questionable. Defense is very quick - they'll be 2-1 when JMU comes to visit at the end of the month.

[RootinFerDukes]

UD is going to be a .500ish team this year. In quick summary - QB/WR play looks slightly up from last year, OL is questionable. Defense is very quick - they'll be 2-1 when JMU comes to visit at the end of the month.

I know it was just one game and we're told to not overreact on one game but it is Delaware State. Without question one of the worst teams in FCS.

Would you chalk this up to first game jitters or is it deeper than that and true offensive issues ahead?

[bluehenbillk]

I know it was just one game and we're told to not overreact on one game but it is Delaware State. Without question one of the worst teams in FCS.

Would you chalk this up to first game jitters or is it deeper than that and true offensive issues ahead?

If you've watched UD for the past two years they had MAJOR offensive issues, especially at QB & WR. Both looked better last night but in all honesty the bar had been set so low it'd be hard not to improve. I'm going to chalk it up to a new system, a new staff, but mostly the same players. UD is not a playoff team this year. If they lose or really struggle against Cornell I'll worry, but we'll probably find out what they really have when JMU comes to town on the 30th.

[knit35]

Great start to CAA play last night, Glad Week 1 is here.

[caribbeanhen]

If you've watched UD for the past two years they had MAJOR offensive issues, especially at QB & WR. Both looked better last night but in all honesty the bar had been set so low it'd be hard not to improve. I'm going to chalk it up to a new system, a new staff, but mostly the same players. UD is not a playoff team this year. If they lose or really struggle against Cornell I'll worry, but we'll probably find out what they really have when JMU comes to town on the 30th.

I don't think The Medical school is going to be a cupcake for Delaware, we will squeak by, JMU will bring out our best, problem is our best is still not good enough

[Gangtackle11]

I know it was just one game and we're told to not overreact on one game but it is Delaware State. Without question one of the worst teams in FCS.

Would you chalk this up to first game jitters or is it deeper than that and true offensive issues ahead?

Faint chants of "We want Brock back" can be heard from the stands at Delaware Stadium. xpeacex

[caribbeanhen]

Faint chants of "We want Brock back" can be heard from the stands at Delaware Stadium. xpeacex

if he brings Wes Hills we'll consider it, ha, just kidding but we are already missing that stud Hills

[RootinFerDukes]

Well I'm never picking the SPATTERS again.

[melloware13]

Final Update for 9/2 games:
#9 Villanova (-6.5) @ #19 Lehigh {VIL 36-8}
William & Mary @ Virginia (-20) {UVA 40-4}
Stony Brook @ #19 (AP) South Florida (-36.5) {USF 44-0}
Morgan State @ Towson (-28.5) {TOW 44-0}
#25 Albany @ Old Dominion (-16.5) {ODU 38-6}
#1 James Madison @ East Carolina (-3) {JMU 27-17}

[caribbeanhen]

Lehigh will shock FCS nation today.... upset special coming right up

[The Pud]

UD is going to be a .500ish team this year. In quick summary - QB/WR play looks slightly up from last year, OL is questionable. Defense is very quick - they'll be 2-1 when JMU comes to visit at the end of the month.

I think UD will surprise many people this season

[Gangtackle11]

Lehigh will shock FCS nation today.... upset special coming right up

Maybe, but not a shock when you are less than a TD fav.

[caribbeanhen]

Maybe, but not a shock when you are less than a TD fav.

interesting game being played at the right place and right spot of the schedule for Lehigh....

can this game be viewed online?

[caribbeanhen]

https://watchstadium.com/live/villanova-at-lehight/

looks like it might be

[UNHWildcat18]

Richmond **** the bed down in Houston!

[milleniumkat]

Go Pirates! Kick some BOOTY! You see what i did there? Because they are Pirates? With the booty?

ECU 31-JMU 21

[caribbeanhen]

Go Pirates! Kick some BOOTY! You see what i did there? Because they are Pirates? With the booty?

ECU 31-JMU 21

this ain't BubbaKats.com, no need to spell things out, we get it

[KPSUL]

I think UD will surprise many people this season

Absolutely! Their lack of offense against MEAC doormat Delaware State sure surprised me!

[milleniumkat]

this ain't BubbaKats.com, no need to spell things out, we get it

its a character play on....nvm

[ngineer]

Hell of a game between Villanova and Lehigh. I picked my alma mater 41-38, and but for a fumble at the three yard line the dream almost came true. Both offenses lit it up, but 'nova had better balance. 80% of Lehigh's offense came via the air. Good luck to the 'cats the rest of the way.

[knit35]

Go Pirates! Kick some BOOTY! You see what i did there? Because they are Pirates? With the booty?

ECU 31-JMU 21

Nice win yesterday. I look forward to celebrating ours over ECU with you.

[Seawolf97]

Final USF 31 Stonybrook 17. Good game in hot humid conditions.

[KPSUL]

Final USF 31 Stonybrook 17. Good game in hot humid conditions.
Watched the last Quarter. That game was really much closer. I thought SB would tie it up when it was 24-17 and about 4 mins to play. Really good effort against the preseason #19 FBS team.

[caribbeanhen]

Final USF 31 Stonybrook 17. Good game in hot humid conditions.

Seawolf, I saw parts of the game, Stony was slugging it out early and looked like the better team at least for a while

[StrikeJMU]

JMU- 34
ECU- 7
4th 2:34

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Watched the last Quarter. That game was really much closer. I thought SB would tie it up when it was 24-17 and about 4 mins to play. Really good effort against the preseason #19 FBS team.

The SBU kid fair catching the punt on the two yard line really killed them. It led to an INT, short field for USF and the last TD for that 14 point margin.

[UNHWildcat18]

Damn JMU beat up on ECU in the end. I'm Glad CAA got an FBS scalp, really good play from the CAA vs FBS teams this year.
got SHSU and JMU picks wrong......I feel more ashamed about picking ECU lol

[Terry2889]

Damn JMU beat up on ECU in the end. I'm Glad CAA got an FBS scalp, really good play from the CAA vs FBS teams this year.
got SHSU and JMU picks wrong......I feel more ashamed about picking ECU lol

Would've been great to see Rhody get an FBS scalp! Stoney Brook completely exposed USF! W&M, like UNH are a QB away from being legit : (

[Longhorn]

I was explaining only why I had picked ECU in this Week 1, pick-em, not suggesting that the Dukes season was compromised. Anyway, I'm sure you agree that Terrence Alls was unquestionably going to be a starter and Kloosterman is already established as one. The third anticipated starter out was an OL that the JMU poster who first reported the injury identified as a player who had started playoff games last year and is expected to start this year. Although I wasn't counting him out, someone else reported that Cordell Johnson had been sitting out practice a little more than a week ago. Add to that another 7 players suspended or injured for the game who are at least solid contributors and it is hard not to believe that there will be an effect on the game.

Bottom line, whatever rationale you used to pick ECU, it was obviously faulty.

[melloware13]

Saturday's Finals:
#9 Villanova 38, #19 Lehigh 35
Virginia 28, William & Mary 10
#19 (AP) South Florida 31, Stony Brook 17
Towson 10, Morgan State 0
Old Dominion 31, #25 Albany 17
#1 James Madison 34, East Carolina 14

Seven pickers had perfect weekends, along with the Massey predictions. Here are the standings after Week 1 (and Week 1 standings):
T1. Bluefish845 - 12
T1. Dewey - 12
T1. DRDukes01 - 12
T1. GoBlueHens83 - 12
Massey Predictions - 12
T1. melloware13 - 12
T1. MR. CHICKEN - 12
T1. Winston - 12
T7. bonarae - 11
T7. caribbeanhen - 11
T7. centraljerseycat - 11
T7. DTSpider - 11
T7. Gangtackle11 - 11
T7. Go Lehigh TU owl - 11
T7. JaxAttax - 11
T7. jmu007 - 11
T7. jmufan999 - 11
T7. JSUSoutherner - 11
T7. knit35 - 11
T7. KPSUL - 11
Majority Picks - 11
T7. Mattymc727 - 11
T7. RootinFerDukes - 11
T7. The Pod - 11
T7. UIWWildthing - 11
T24. BestDaneSinceHamlet - 10
T24. BigHouseClosedEnd - 10
T24. bluehenbillk - 10
T24. crusader11 - 10
T24. cx500d - 10
T24. Dane96 - 10
T24. HailSzczur - 10
T24. JayMYou - 10
T24. JMU2K_DukeDawg - 10
T24. Matt - 10
T24. Terry2889 - 10
T24. UNHWildcat18 - 10
T24. Vermont - 10
T24. ZableNoise - 10
T38. BisonTru - 9
T38. DirtyDukes - 9
T40. CenMEBlackBearFan - 8
T40. NorthChuckSouth - 8
T40. wmmii - 8
43. phoenix3 - 7
Point Spreads - 6.5
44. Sitting Bull - 6

[caribbeanhen]

that's an awful lot of work Mellow Ware... compiling 44 pickers picks... thanks for running the contest

[jmufan999]

T40. CenMEBlackBearFan - 8
T40. NorthChuckSouth - 8
T40. wmmii - 8
43. phoenix3 - 7
Point Spreads - 6.5
44. Sitting Bull - 6

this is... not good.

[RootinFerDukes]

Go Pirates! Kick some BOOTY! You see what i did there? Because they are Pirates? With the booty?

ECU 31-JMU 21

LOL. Please just sit down for the rest of the season.

[Sitting Bull]

this is... not good.

Thats why I don't bet with money....

[milleniumkat]

Nice win yesterday. I look forward to celebrating ours over ECU with you.

Yeah y'all ended up basically imposing your will on them. I thought they may have improved their team speed this year but i've given up on ECU. Y'all should buy them out of their conference slot.

[milleniumkat]

LOL. Please just sit down for the rest of the season.

Why? Y'all picked against us for like 6 weeks and we're wrong until you weren't so i'll just keep trying. lol. It's going to be a fun year. It's just getting started. Nice FBSwin.

*Sorry. Edited. Mis typed FCS

[KPSUL]

Bottom line, whatever rationale you used to pick ECU, it was obviously faulty.

Unlike you, at least I knew the names of a few of the JMU players and whether or not they were expected starters. How'd you do in the week 1 pick'em? Oh wait a minute, you didn't play. So in the future, put up or shut up!

[knit35]

Yeah y'all ended up basically imposing your will on them. I thought they may have improved their team speed this year but i've given up on ECU. Y'all should buy them out of their conference slot.

Sloppy at times on both ends. About what I expected except I was impressed with our D. Will need to improve throughout the season to have a long run. Man I'll say this, after a great first week. This should be a fun year.

[melloware13]

Week 2 will be up Tuesday.

[The Pud]

LOL. Please just sit down for the rest of the season.


ECU is worse FBS program. Glad you guys are gloating over this win. Hahahaha

[RootinFerDukes]

ECU is worse FBS program. Glad you guys are gloating over this win. Hahahaha

You couldn't have been more wrong. You routinely are though about many games.

[DirtyDukes]

ECU is worse FBS program. Glad you guys are gloating over this win. Hahahaha

Guys ignore The Pod, he's clearly just a jinxbot. So far literally the opposite of everything he says happens.

[cx500d]

Guys ignore The Pod, he's clearly just a jinxbot. So far literally the opposite of everything he says happens.

He gives POD Knows a bad name


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[Sitting Bull]

Guys ignore The Pod, he's clearly just a jinxbot. So far literally the opposite of everything he says happens.

Its Chris Cuomo!!

[GoDukes11]

Saturday's Finals:
#9 Villanova 38, #19 Lehigh 35
Virginia 28, William & Mary 10
#19 (AP) South Florida 31, Stony Brook 17
Towson 10, Morgan State 0
Old Dominion 31, #25 Albany 17
#1 James Madison 34, East Carolina 14

Seven pickers had perfect weekends, along with the Massey predictions. Here are the standings after Week 1 (and Week 1 standings):
T1. Bluefish845 - 12
T1. Dewey - 12
T1. DRDukes01 - 12
T1. GoBlueHens83 - 12
Massey Predictions - 12
T1. melloware13 - 12
T1. MR. CHICKEN - 12
T1. Winston - 12
T7. bonarae - 11
T7. caribbeanhen - 11
T7. centraljerseycat - 11
T7. DTSpider - 11
T7. Gangtackle11 - 11
T7. Go Lehigh TU owl - 11
T7. JaxAttax - 11
T7. jmu007 - 11
T7. jmufan999 - 11
T7. JSUSoutherner - 11
T7. knit35 - 11
T7. KPSUL - 11
Majority Picks - 11
T7. Mattymc727 - 11
T7. RootinFerDukes - 11
T7. The Pod - 11
T7. UIWWildthing - 11
T24. BestDaneSinceHamlet - 10
T24. BigHouseClosedEnd - 10
T24. bluehenbillk - 10
T24. crusader11 - 10
T24. cx500d - 10
T24. Dane96 - 10
T24. HailSzczur - 10
T24. JayMYou - 10
T24. JMU2K_DukeDawg - 10
T24. Matt - 10
T24. Terry2889 - 10
T24. UNHWildcat18 - 10
T24. Vermont - 10
T24. ZableNoise - 10
T38. BisonTru - 9
T38. DirtyDukes - 9
T40. CenMEBlackBearFan - 8
T40. NorthChuckSouth - 8
T40. wmmii - 8
43. phoenix3 - 7
Point Spreads - 6.5
44. Sitting Bull - 6


I made my picks back on August 21. Just want to make sure I get added cuz it doesn't look like I'm on here...