Gridiron Power Index Released

[Bisonwinagn]

CHICAGO — The Gridiron Power Index (GPI), the index ranking for the NCAA Division I FCS and a top indicator of at-large playoff selection begins its inaugural rankings for the 2010 season with Delaware of the Colonial Athletic Association at the No. 1 spot.

10/11/2010 GPI Top 25

1. Delaware (1.25)
2. Appalachian St (3.00)
3. James Madison (4.625)
4. Stephen F. Austin (4.75)
5. William & Mary (5.75)
T6. Montana St (6.625)
T6. Jacksonville St (6.625)
8. Massachusetts (7.125)
9. Eastern Washington (10.25)
10. Villanova (11.25)
T11. Wofford (13.625)
T11. Western Illinois (13.625)
13. Montana (13.75)
14. North Dakota State (14.500)
15. Cal Poly SLO (15.25)
16. Georgia Southern (19.625)
17. Northern Arizona (20.25)
18. Northern Iowa (20.375)
19. Southern Illinois (20.625)
20. Sacramento State (20.75)
T21. Southeast Missouri State (21.75)
T21. Chattanooga (21.75)
T23. Furman (23.625)
T23. South Carolina State (23.625)
25. Liberty (23.)
Robert Morris
Colgate

If the playoffs started today these are the teams that would be in.... The ten Conference champions (AQ) in bold.
Then ten at large teams in order of standings. The GPI has correctlyy predicted the at large selections that past few years and will be used by the committee again this year. We no longer have to discuss records when we can just look at the rankings each week.

[Twentysix]

Bleh this would make us an unseeded away team! We can do better!

[Tatanka]

Bleh this would make us an unseeded away team! We can do better!

not necessarily... isn't it a bidding process?

[NDSUstudent]

not necessarily... isn't it a bidding process?

Pretty much. There is some regionalization but a few years ago a 7-4 Montana State team with a loss to a DII school hosted a game.

[TateMosersneighbor]

Can we focus in on this weekend?

[Bison bison]

Can we focus in on this weekend?

HELL NO!

We might lose and then half of our crazy fantasies will become even crazier. Eventually we'll start sketching out stadiums with retractable roofs...

[tjbison]

HELL NO!

We might lose and then half of our crazy fantasies will become even crazier. Eventually we'll start sketching out stadiums with retractable roofs...

And Bullet trains

[MNLonghorn10]

Can we focus in on this weekend?

this always gets me. why do fans have to concentrate on this weekend, on a message board?

i found it interesting, as i really dont know how fcs teams get in, or host playoff games..

[MinotBison]

And Bullet trains

Slightly off thread here, but I rode a bullet train in Germany. It was kinda neat going 150 mph with a ride as smooth as silk. Okay, now back to the GPI.

[HerdBot]

not necessarily... isn't it a bidding process?

Yes and given the fact we are# 6 in attendance and have more money available means we can get a home game, unless were bidding against Appy, Montana, etc


But if we don't win on Saturday it wont likely matter unless we can make the improbable undefeated run vs SIU, SDSU, and Missouri State.

Let's hope that The Redbirds weren't lookyahead to us.

[HandoEX]

this always gets me. why do fans have to concentrate on this weekend, on a message board?

i found it interesting, as i really dont know how fcs teams get in, or host playoff games..

This^ And if you only want to read thread about this weekends game, don't click on the other thread topics :)

[bisoneer]

Ok Bison, lets get the W this weekend and move up in the poll!!!

"One game at a time".

[runtheoption]

Can we focus in on this weekend?

Can we focus in on your wife?

:D

[Gully]

Yes and given the fact we are# 6 in attendance and have more money available means we can get a home game, unless were bidding against Appy, Montana, etc


But if we don't win on Saturday it wont likely matter unless we can make the improbable undefeated run vs SIU, SDSU, and Missouri State.

Let's hope that The Redbirds weren't lookyahead to us.

That's what we thought one of the last times we played Pitt State and they outbid us, taking a loss on the game. Hopefully we don't let that happen again (if we even make the playoffs).

[Gully]

Can we focus in on your wife?

:D

RTO, I guess that's only fair since the entire OTP tailgating crew has been focused on your wife all year. Did I mention that we love it when she shows up by herself (without you)?

[bisonaudit]

If the playoffs started today. By my reading, with the autobids for conference champs. We wouldn't even be in the playoffs.

[BraxtonT]

If the playoffs started today. By my reading, with the autobids for conference champs. We wouldn't even be in the playoffs.

20 teams, not 16 this year.

[#1BISONFAN ASHLEY]

Western Illinois won't be on that for long, just checked on their website and their next four games are:

Vs. YSU
At. MSU
Vs. ISU-red
At. UNI

They have at least, maybe 2 loses in their, and they just lost to a 1-4 Jacks.

[bisonaudit]

20 teams, not 16 this year.

Really. What's next. Participation ribbons?

[lakesbison]

No doubt.20 is a joke. 24 will be soon, lame

[TateMosersneighbor]

this always gets me. why do fans have to concentrate on this weekend, on a message board?

i found it interesting, as i really dont know how fcs teams get in, or host playoff games..

Ok you got me...I found it interesting too on how the playoffs are made up. Just can't help but think about our record in playoff games in the dome.

Runtheoption...the wifey says hi.

[HandoEX]

No doubt.20 is a joke. 24 will be soon, lame

I'd rather see the Bison vie to be one of 20-24 playoff teams more than a team that tries to make a Bowl Game that no one cares about.

[NDSUstudent]

The FCS went to 20 so the NEC and the Big South could get autobids. It was all about growing the FCS and rewarding conferences that have spent a lot of time in building up their programs. It was a good and sound decision, the only way the FCS goes to 24 is if the SWAC or Ivy wants to participate in the playoffs.

[BraxtonT]

Really. What's next. Participation ribbons?

Oh, absolutely not. The trend now is to give out little trophies to everybody. That makes them feel better than a flimsy little ribbon. More 'Moms' will be happy, too, so it's a win-win for everybody!!

On a serious note, though, giving a 'bye' to the top 12 teams is a nice reward for those teams. It'll give them an advantage of healing up little nagging injuries, while still needing to win only four games, not five, to claim the title. Not to piss off Lakes, but 24 would be better, as only 8 teams would gain this advantage, making it more imperative to finish in the top 8.

[CAS4127]

Not to piss off Lakes--Why not??????!!!!! 24 all the way Baby, and, I obviously need to meet TM's wife!! RTO, you and wife at next home game--need a look-see there too(but think I may have met her one time--or no)???!!! There, should have pissed off 3 BV members with this one post! Just tryin to be efficient.

[CarringtonBison]

Oh, absolutely not. The trend now is to give out little trophies to everybody. That makes them feel better than a flimsy little ribbon. More 'Moms' will be happy, too, so it's a win-win for everybody!!

On a serious note, though, giving a 'bye' to the top 12 teams is a nice reward for those teams. It'll give them an advantage of healing up little nagging injuries, while still needing to win only four games, not five, to claim the title. Not to piss off Lakes, but 24 would be better, as only 8 teams would gain this advantage, making it more imperative to finish in the top 8.

3:00PM-HUH, shouldn't you be educating young minds-including my children??? :)

[rabidrabbit]

The FCS went to 20 so the NEC and the Big South could get autobids. It was all about growing the FCS and rewarding conferences that have spent a lot of time in building up their programs. It was a good and sound decision, the only way the FCS goes to 24 is if the SWAC or Ivy wants to participate in the playoffs.

Actually, a likelier expansion scenario is the addition of the Pioneer League (all they need to do is ask to be included, and they're in) and maybe the splitting of the CAA, or of the combined MVFC/Summit. It would be so good for the Ancient 8 to participate, but hasn't been boo about that.

[Hammersmith]

Actually, a likelier expansion scenario is the addition of the Pioneer League (all they need to do is ask to be included, and they're in) and maybe the splitting of the CAA, or of the combined MVFC/Summit. It would be so good for the Ancient 8 to participate, but hasn't been boo about that.

I was certain that was what the CAA was going to do before Northeastern and Hofsra dropped football. With the two new additions, they would've been able to form 2, 7-team conferences and work out some sort of scheduling alliance to get another 2 or 3 games. Oh well. Guess they'll stay at 12 for a while.

[BraxtonT]

3:00PM-HUH, shouldn't you be educating young minds-including my children??? :)

Study Hall!

Shouldn't you be saving somebody's life? :-)

[runtheoption]

Gully, TateMosersneighbor, and CAS4127,

All this talk about wives makes me want to crack a beer. And it's 6:03 AM.

CAS, you met her at a Christmas party. You were well behaved...disappointing.

[Bisonfan1]

Gully, TateMosersneighbor, and CAS4127,

All this talk about wives makes me want to crack a beer. And it's 6:03 AM.

CAS, you met her at a Christmas party. You were well behaved...disappointing.

WANT to crack a beer ? not cracked yet ? - disappointing.

[WYOBISONMAN]

Can we focus in on this weekend?

No, we are not the players.....we are fans.

[WYOBISONMAN]

And.....how the hell did this turn into a wifey thread?;)

[NWNDBison]

No, we are not the players.....we are fans.

^^^^^This!^^^^^

[CAS4127]

We need some new "emoticons" on BV--like thesehttp://www.indianmotorcyclecommunity.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/I-Agree[1].gif
http://www.indianmotorcyclecommunity.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/Off-Topic2[1].gif
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http://www.indianmotorcyclecommunity.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/boese059.gifhttp://www.indianmotorcyclecommunity.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/Duel.gif
Or my personal favorite:
http://www.indianmotorcyclecommunity.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/stfu.jpg

[Bison bison]

WANT to crack a beer ? not cracked yet ? - disappointing.

Picking up the keg in 1 hour...

[CAS4127]

And these:
http://www.indianmotorcyclecommunity.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/Thread-Dumb[1].jpg
http://www.indianmotorcyclecommunity.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/Feet-Up[1].gif
http://www.indianmotorcyclecommunity.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/BS.jpg
http://www.indianmotorcyclecommunity.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/sign0101.gif

[runtheoption]

WANT to crack a beer ? not cracked yet ? - disappointing.

Hey, some of us have to work. We in the real world do not have the luxury of sitting around in our office, waiting for UND pilots to walk by so we can make fun of them. :)