JMUNJ08
September 1st, 2011, 12:36 PM
As games start tonight, I figure we better get this out there now. Here is the slate of CAA games and my predictions. Don't have a ton of time to write them all up but here ya go! (Plus Ga St. for those of you who like to get dangerous).
BYE: URI
Thursday(10) UNH @ Toledo - UNH is looking to get back on track against FBS teams after last years slip up. Toledo should be game enough to hold them off.
UNH 27 - Toledo 37
(14) Nova @ Temple - After several close games the past few years I believe Nova's talent level and experience will be down enough this year for Temple to bring the heat.
Nova 13 - Temple 31
(25) UMass @ Holy Cross
Good FCS matchup for the Patriot League OOC. UMass is going FBS soon and would like to have one last hurrah as a CAA member. Should be a good litmus test for both.
UMass 24 - HC 20
Saturday(5) Delaware @ Navy
Top 5 preseason ranking will bring lots of hype to the proud program. I think this game will be close to similar years as Navy has to run through you to win.
UD 24 - Navy 33
(15) JMU @ UNC
Really excited to see this rematch as JMU had the first game against Butch Davis when he arrived and now get the first after his departure this summer. JMU needs to get its footing on offense early to avoid a big let down like in 2007.
JMU 18 - UNC 27
Bryant @ Maine
NEC battles the CAA in this matchup. The Black Bears are always a different team at home and should take care of Bryant after a few soft schedules for the 'dogs.
Bryant 13 - Maine 28
Campbell @ ODU
The Monarchs will sending their servants searching for water shortly after kick-off.
Campbell 7 - ODU 41
(3) W&M @ UVA
Twice in a row? I think London will have his boys on watch and make sure Grimes is laying in the dirt most of this matchup. It would also help to throw to guys in orange and blue too.
W&M 17 - UVA 25
Morgan St @ Towson
Any other CAA team is a lock but Morgan St should make this a game. Still going with Towson to start the season in the win column.
Morgan St 21 - Towson 22
(16) UR @ Duke
The academic battle here should be good but not sure on the football. UR has lots of talent but a late coaching change could throw a wrench into the whole season. Duke is well, Duke.
UR 13 - Duke 14
Bonus:
Clark Atlanta @ Georgia St
Will they even open the dome to fans? Should be a lock by Ga St. needs to prove it with a solid opening.
Clark 3 - Ga St. 51
BYE: URI
Thursday(10) UNH @ Toledo - UNH is looking to get back on track against FBS teams after last years slip up. Toledo should be game enough to hold them off.
UNH 27 - Toledo 37
(14) Nova @ Temple - After several close games the past few years I believe Nova's talent level and experience will be down enough this year for Temple to bring the heat.
Nova 13 - Temple 31
(25) UMass @ Holy Cross
Good FCS matchup for the Patriot League OOC. UMass is going FBS soon and would like to have one last hurrah as a CAA member. Should be a good litmus test for both.
UMass 24 - HC 20
Saturday(5) Delaware @ Navy
Top 5 preseason ranking will bring lots of hype to the proud program. I think this game will be close to similar years as Navy has to run through you to win.
UD 24 - Navy 33
(15) JMU @ UNC
Really excited to see this rematch as JMU had the first game against Butch Davis when he arrived and now get the first after his departure this summer. JMU needs to get its footing on offense early to avoid a big let down like in 2007.
JMU 18 - UNC 27
Bryant @ Maine
NEC battles the CAA in this matchup. The Black Bears are always a different team at home and should take care of Bryant after a few soft schedules for the 'dogs.
Bryant 13 - Maine 28
Campbell @ ODU
The Monarchs will sending their servants searching for water shortly after kick-off.
Campbell 7 - ODU 41
(3) W&M @ UVA
Twice in a row? I think London will have his boys on watch and make sure Grimes is laying in the dirt most of this matchup. It would also help to throw to guys in orange and blue too.
W&M 17 - UVA 25
Morgan St @ Towson
Any other CAA team is a lock but Morgan St should make this a game. Still going with Towson to start the season in the win column.
Morgan St 21 - Towson 22
(16) UR @ Duke
The academic battle here should be good but not sure on the football. UR has lots of talent but a late coaching change could throw a wrench into the whole season. Duke is well, Duke.
UR 13 - Duke 14
Bonus:
Clark Atlanta @ Georgia St
Will they even open the dome to fans? Should be a lock by Ga St. needs to prove it with a solid opening.
Clark 3 - Ga St. 51