2019 FCS Selection Show

[Hammersmith]

Might as well just start a new thread. About 2 hours left to go. I think this year was more trouble for the selection committee when it came to getting it done quickly. Normally they have an idea of what the bracket is going to be going into the final week, then they just adjust a bit for the one or two upsets. But there were a lot more than one or two upsets in the final week this year, so I think they had to mostly start from scratch.

They finished selecting the field last night, but didn't get to selecting the seeds, pairing up the bracket, and opening the bids until this morning. They only finished all that about a half hour ago. IIRC, that's way behind their regular schedule. I think there have been years where they were completely done the night before, or at least had the seeds done.

Should be interesting.

[1st&TennBison]

Where can you watch the selection show, what tv channels or is it on anything espn???

[bri-dog]

Where can you watch the selection show, what tv channels or is it on anything espn???

ESPNU (10 char)

[Hammersmith]

Where can you watch the selection show, what tv channels or is it on anything espn???

Like bri said, ESPNU at 11:30am-12:30pm CST.

edit: There is a live MBB game going on ESPNU right now, so it's possible the selection show might be delayed or start on ESPNNews or something. Won't know until the start time approaches.

[El_Chapo]

can't get ESPNU via ESPN+ subscription which makes 0 sense, since they put all the fcs games on ESPN+

someone find a pirate stream or facebook live it? Tre Dempsey's dad probably will.. haha he does it all

[MNLonghorn10]

Jay Walker (former quarterback, Howard University)'s annual answer to NDSU vs the field will be this: I love this NDSU team, theyre young, hungry and rollin'................buut have you seen those Big Sky quarterbacks putting up big time numbers? They sling it all over scoring a bunch of points. They'll have something to say about NDSU trying to 3-peat. Give me the field

[123Gobison]

can't get ESPNU via ESPN+ subscription which makes 0 sense, since they put all the fcs games on ESPN+

someone find a pirate stream or facebook live it? Tre Dempsey's dad probably will.. haha he does it all

Pre season is over, the regular season with SDSU, UNI UND begins

[El_Chapo]

Pre season is over, the regular season with SDSU, UNI UND begins

D2 Regionalization. gee great.

[AKBison]

Agreed, it's such BS for all involved. SDSU and UNI fans want to play new teams as much as we do. I'm not sure if _ND has any football fans left that care so I would guess an NDSU game is what they are hoping for. Either way it sucks, it should be no rematches in Round 1 or 2 unless absolutely necessary to retain the integrity of the seeding process.

[Bison03]

They could easily send a potential und/sdsu matchup to montana or montana state. Only und played montana state out of those potential 2nd round games. But the committee loves those bus trips. Fully expect them to make a dakota pod.

[Professor Chaos]

Top 4 seeds (in alphabetical order) are JMU, NDSU, Sac St, and Weber St. Based on that I'd guess the order is:

1. NDSU (duh)
2. JMU (double duh)
3. Weber St
4. Sac St

[El_Chapo]

They could easily send a potential und/sdsu matchup to montana or montana state. Only und played montana state out of those potential 2nd round games. But the committee loves those bus trips. Fully expect them to make a dakota pod.

so it's truly not a national tournament, its a regionalized tournament segwaying into a national tournament.

[aces1180]

Jay Walker (former quarterback, Howard University)'s annual answer to NDSU vs the field will be this: I love this NDSU team, theyre young, hungry and rollin'................buut have you seen those Big Sky quarterbacks putting up big time numbers? They sling it all over scoring a bunch of points. They'll have something to say about NDSU trying to 3-peat. Give me the field

Former NFL QB! For the Vikings, apparently, lol

[heffray]

Top 4 seeds (in alphabetical order) are JMU, NDSU, Sac St, and Weber St. Based on that I'd guess the order is:

1. NDSU (duh)
2. JMU (double duh)
3. Weber St
4. Sac St

Did they tweet this?

[heffray]

Former NFL QB! For the Vikings, apparently, lol

Jay Walker can lick my balls. Idiot.

[Hammersmith]

Did they tweet this?

Yes.

https://twitter.com/NCAA_FCS

[Hammersmith]

Top 4 seeds (in alphabetical order) are JMU, NDSU, Sac St, and Weber St. Based on that I'd guess the order is:

1. NDSU (duh)
2. JMU (double duh)
3. Weber St
4. Sac St

If the committee was anything like AGS, Weber and Sac were a toss up. Out of around 1650 points each, those two were separated by 6 points; about 1/3 of 1% difference.

[heffray]

If the committee was anything like AGS, Weber and Sac were a toss up. Out of around 1650 points each, those two were separated by 6 points; about 1/3 of 1% difference.

Agree, I think head to head has to be the decisive factor.

[JMB]

so it's truly not a national tournament, its a regionalized tournament segwaying into a national tournament.

Yep... Just like it has been for every year, although it sounds like they have made efforts to make it a bit more "spread out" after the year where all the MVFC teams were on one side of the bracket.

[Hammersmith]

Yay, it's going to start on time on the correct channel.

[aces1180]

Let's be real....This year, the entire FCS is down except for us and JMU (who I am not solid on anyway).

Whomever is on our side of the bracket, we'll smoke.

[JMB]

I severely downgraded my cancel this year, so no espnU or ESPN 3 for me. So I miss the show.

[heffray]

I’ll post the bracket here once it’s announced.

[Bison 4 Life]

Yay, it's going to start on time on the correct channel.

Is it though? They'll probably talk through the open.

[Hammerhead]

Jay Walker (former quarterback, Howard University)'s annual answer to NDSU vs the field will be this: I love this NDSU team, theyre young, hungry and rollin'................buut have you seen those Big Sky quarterbacks putting up big time numbers? They sling it all over scoring a bunch of points. They'll have something to say about NDSU trying to 3-peat. Give me the field

Western speed?

[Professor Chaos]

so it's truly not a national tournament, its a regionalized tournament segwaying into a national tournament.
It's a true national tournament for the top 8 seeds. After that it's all based on regionalization and maximizing revenue. Aren't you one who says there isn't 8 legit FCS programs anyway? So I wouldn't think you'd care about where teams 9-24 end up.

[Hammerhead]

so it's truly not a national tournament, its a regionalized tournament segwaying into a national tournament.

Just like every other division 1 tournament. You know -- like March Madness with East Midwest, South, and West regionals.

[Hammersmith]

It's a true national tournament for the top 8 seeds. After that it's all based on regionalization and maximizing revenue. Aren't you one who says there isn't 8 legit FCS programs anyway? So I wouldn't think you'd care about where teams 9-24 end up.

Honestly, it's not maximizing revenue so much as minimizing loss. :)

[DCinOK]

Ridiculous that I can't watch this with and ESPN Plus subscription.

[RonMexico]

Wow...think this is the first time the game before the selection show got done on time...

[TAILG8R]

http://123tvnow.com/watch/espn-u-espnu/

[Bison 4 Life]

Just like every other division 1 tournament. You know -- like March Madness with East Midwest, South, and West regionals.

All NCAA tournaments work the same way, I guess if we went FBS we wouldn't have to worry about it, because we'd never make a playoff again.

[heffray]

All NCAA tournaments work the same way, I guess if we went FBS we wouldn't have to worry about it, because we'd never make a playoff again.

Lolololol Lolololol... OHHHH NOOOO NOT AGAIN.....

[NDSUstudent]

Here we go.....

[Hammersmith]

And here we go.

[Bison 4 Life]

Jay Walker. ughhhhhh

[Hammersmith]

Aaaand immediately mute until Walker stops talking.

[NDSUstudent]

Jay Walker makes me miss LT.

[TAILG8R]

Jay Walker makes me miss LT.Lol

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[Hammersmith]

Jay can't add.

[NDSUstudent]

So far everything is as expected with the seeds.

[Bison 4 Life]

"JMU a team like North Dakota State"

Yep. combined 8 of the last FCS championships.

[EC8CH]

Jay Walker.... Bad at math.

[Hammersmith]

1. NDSU
2. JMU
3. Weber
4. Sac

[Hammerhead]

JMU - 4 conference championships and "a couple of national championships in there." ????

[tjamz]

so it's truly not a national tournament, its a regionalized tournament segwaying into a national tournament.Aren't most ncaa tournaments regional to a degree? Basketball, softball, etc... Start with regional tournaments, do they not?


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[NDSUstudent]

Rabbits with a seed? My oh My!!

[Hammersmith]

Mont is the 6 seed

[Hammersmith]

5. Mont St
6. Mont
7. SDSU ???
8. UCA ???

[WYOBISONMAN]

I like it. Top 4 seeds only 1 from the East.

[TAILG8R]

Wow Jack's get a 7 seed.

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[Mr Meaty]

Jacks hold onto a seed... wow

[NDSUstudent]

5. Mont St
6. Mont
7. SDSU ???
8. UCA ???

UCA beat a 7-4 FBS team...I don't really get the surprise people have with them.

[aces1180]

Holy shit! No SDSU for us!

[MNLonghorn10]

well. no SDSU on our side. UND vs UNI to SDSU or Fargo

[WYOBISONMAN]

Yesterday was a brutal day.

[NDSUstudent]

well. no SDSU on our side. UND vs UNI to SDSU or Fargo

Would be a natural fit to SDSU, both a bus trip.

[Mr Meaty]

well. no SDSU on our side. UND vs UNI to SDSU or Fargo


to SDSU is my guess

[NDSU92]

Wait why is Jay wearing a green tie? Why is he wearing a green tie? Don’t tell me he’s going to pick us...

[Hammersmith]

Can ... the ... voiceover ... guy ... finish ... his ... sentence? lol

[WYOBISONMAN]

UND should get in I would think.

[Bison 4 Life]

Wait why is Jay wearing a green tie? Why is he wearing a green tie? Don’t tell me he’s going to pick us...

It's kelly green for the Hawks.

[Professor Chaos]

Waiting to see what Bisonville will bitch about now that SDSU is seeded and on the opposite side of the bracket.

[NDSUstudent]

Wait why is Jay wearing a green tie? Why is he wearing a green tie? Don’t tell me he’s going to pick us...

He just might unless a MEAC team is in the field....

[NDSU92]

It's kelly green for the Hawks.

Idk maaaan Rene is wearing purple which makes me think Jay is trying some reverse jinx this year

[Bison"FANatic"]

Wow SDSU doesnt get to see their "Last Play" happen in Fargo again.

[heffray]

Cent AR does make sense as an 8 seed with their FBS win. I would have gone with Nova.

But I love the no seeding love to the CAA in this bracket. Makes me happy.

[HerdistheWord]

Waiting to see what Bisonville with bitch about now that SDSU is seeded and on the opposite side of the bracket.

SDSU did not deserve seed, but I am happy that they are not on our side for once. We may finally get some new blood.

[El_Chapo]

sdsu isn't a 7 seed. bahaha what a joke

[fmfantasy]

This si setting up good for bison.. Sac state and MT state and central Arkansas dont scare me at all.. NDSU is a 29 point favorite plus over all those teams.

[NDSUstudent]

UND to Nicholls...intersting.

[MNLonghorn10]

Nichols outbid UND LMFAO

[WYOBISONMAN]

Wow SDSU doesnt get to see their "Last Play" happen in Fargo again.

Probably in Grand Forks. They have so many injuries I am not sure if they could handle the f'awks.

[Bison 4 Life]

Hahahahahahahahaha!

[Hammersmith]

We get Nicholls/UND. At Nicholls. Ouch.

[Mr Meaty]

wow UND long road trip

[EC8CH]

Buttmidji!!!!!!!!

[El_Chapo]

und is the #24th team in is what that means.

[scottietohottie]

But he put a bid in above the minimum.

[MNLonghorn10]

graphics stopped working. lol, pud.

[NDSUstudent]

Furman is in...might not be good news for SIU.

[aces1180]

Fantastic! LOL

[natstar1]

und is the #24th team in is what that means.

wouldn't they be 17?

[scottietohottie]

So the semifinal won't be a rematch anyways.:facepalm:

[No_Skill]

Below are the list of teams that concern me:

[wagsabison]

Below are the list of teams that concern me:

lol


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[MNLonghorn10]

kennesaw LOL.

such a terrible, terrible schedule. fuck those posers

[NDSUstudent]

SLU is in....I'm thinking SIU is out.

[HerdThat!]

Below are the list of teams that concern me:

Same. This feels like the easiest path we’ve had thusfar

[NDSUstudent]

UNI to Brookings

[EC8CH]

Nova vs Griz will be interesting 2nd round game.

[Bison 4 Life]

Bubble not looking good for SIU

[BisonFanAnn]

UND potentially coming back to Fargo, and SDSU on the other side of the bracket. It's a Selection Sunday Miracle!

[NDSUstudent]

Bubble not looking good for SIU

They are out.

[NDSUstudent]

Furman over SIU...I don't like it. Furman's best win is Chatty and they beat a DII.

[Bison Fan 17]

UNI 3rd straight undefeated season at home?

[Bison 4 Life]

JMU board predictably bitching about their draw.

[El_Chapo]

Why don't these ESPN idiots put the home teams on the bottom??>

[Gtownbison]

I would have put SIU in before either 7-4 teams


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[oldmantutters]

They are out.Dog shit, SIU is a better team than UND with a better resume.

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[EC8CH]

SIU got hosed.

[NDSUstudent]

Dog shit, SIU is a better team than UND with a better resume.

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I don't think UND is the school to use, they have a good win over a seeded team. Furman and KSU have none.

[fmfantasy]

one of the best draws we have ever had IMHO....

[MNLonghorn10]

put your MVFC homerisms aside. SIU had a shit resume.

[heffray]

Here is the Official Bracket:

UN__ @ Nichols - 1 NDSU
ISUr @ Semo - 8 Cent Ar
CCSU @ Albany - 5 Mont St
Furman @ Austin Peay- 4 Sac St

Kennesaw St @ Wofford - 3 Weber St
Villanova @ SELA - 6 Montana
San Diego @ UNI - 7 SDSU
Holy Cross @ Monmouth - 2 JMU

[WYOBISONMAN]

I can't believe UND muffed the bid!

[JMB]

If you need a chuckle, go see how the HYB is handling losing the bid to Nichols... Lol

[NDSU92]

Nichols and UND would be 10 point underdogs at Towson or SIU lmao

[89MTBISON]

This is an awesome bracket. Either we pound UN_ again or see a new opponent in Nichols. ISU fading so maybe Central Arkansas followed by the Kitties or Sac St. in the semis excellent bracket.

[oldmantutters]

I can't believe UND muffed the bid!I have a feeling UND loses next week on a head scratcher, the kind of team they've been this year.

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[oldmantutters]

I don't think UND is the school to use, they have a good win over a seeded team. Furman and KSU have none.That's fair.

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[Mr Meaty]

I can't believe UND muffed the bid!

They did not have a committee for this, Chaves did it alone. Give Bubba an extension for making the playoffs.

[fmfantasy]

first round game

if Nichols will be 2K empty seats... if UND wont be able to get a ticket under $150...

[wagsabison]

I like some new teams on our bracket. Fun to play other schools


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[JMB]

I have a feeling UND loses next week on a head scratcher, the kind of team they've been this year.

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Oh... The committee did Nichols a favor just because of the history of UND/NDSU, it is very possible that UND may not be focused

[NDSUstudent]

SIU did go 7-5....they lost to every good team they played. Same goes for Furman...poltiics probably helped wanting another SoCon team in the field.

[Bison 4 Life]

Mike Houston 2.0

[gumby013]

Picking up a Nicholls hat.

[RonMexico]

JMU coach does not look happy...

[NDSUstudent]

Nicholls is a decent team, they had some injury issues but have regrouped as of late.

[HerdThat!]

Mike Houston 2.0

I almost think dislike Cignetti more.

[EC8CH]

Fighting Hawks lose the bid??? "Cheap cheap cheap"

[heffray]

Where the hell is the regional angle on SELA/Nova going to Montana?

[Bison 4 Life]

I almost think dislike Cignetti more.

A lot of "me", "my", "I".

[heffray]

JMU coach does not look happy...

I think that’s just his resting little bitch face.

[Gtownbison]

Walker seems really excited about the dukes. Shocker!


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[EC8CH]

I almost think dislike Cignetti more.

No way his pregame speeches are as firey watching this interview.

[HerdThat!]

“Cignetti uses wired AirPods” GameDay sign
(Dammit, edited it)

[NDSU92]

Yeah Cignetti is either a douche or hungover. Guy looks like he doesn’t want to be there.

[Bison 4 Life]

CAA is the SEC of FCS

[CAS4127]

Where the hell is the regional angle on SELA/Nova going to Montana?

Seems like committee did pretty well with avoiding too much regionalization. Kinda like the overall bracket really.


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[NDSU92]

Seems like committee did pretty well with avoiding too much regionalization. Kinda like the overall bracket really.


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Really agree. Only thing I would change is Towson and SIU in instead of our play-in opponents. Grand scheme of things that’s a small gripe.

[NDSUstudent]

The committee did a good job this year, a few things I would have done different but they are minor. People can complain about SIU but they went 7-5 and with that record you don't really deserve much sympathy.

[heffray]

Seems like committee did pretty well with avoiding too much regionalization. Kinda like the overall bracket really.


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You’re right. But that one is a bit of a head-scratcher.

[GreenfieldBison]

put your MVFC homerisms aside. SIU had a shit resume.

They said on the show the Salukis were 0-4 against the playoff field.

[ndsubison1]

The committee did a good job this year, a few things I would have done different but they are minor. People can complain about SIU but they went 7-5 and with that record you don't really deserve much sympathy.

Beat SEMO and theyre in

[Gtownbison]

SIU needed a good win. I don’t see a difference between a 7-5 or 7-4


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[WYOBISONMAN]

My comments are that this is a good bracket, UND needed to open up it's check book and Cignetti is a douche. WYO out.

[GreenfieldBison]

Mike Houston 2.0

Yeah no shit. Not very like able fellow. Culture is showing.

[JMB]

SIU needed a good win. I don’t see a difference between a 7-5 or 7-4


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Apparently the UMASS FBS win wasn't enough. It's funny how the weight of an FBS win has diminished over the years...

[NDSU92]

New Hampshire first four out at 6-5. How?

[23Bison]

https://images.app.goo.gl/BZu9PQCPQYx4LELy5
My reaction to the bracket. GOLD

[NDSUSR]

Its kind of sweet that the record 34th win in a row will be kicking UN_ out of the playoffs.

[HerdThat!]

Greg Seitz is talking like he’s a bank teller trying to act normal with a robber behind him holding a gun to his back

[NDSUstudent]

Jay Walker with his MEAC bullshit..STFU.

[heffray]

Its kind of sweet that the record 34th win in a row will be kicking UN_ out of the playoffs.

UN_ has been dicey on the road. Nicholls playing well lately. Don’t pencil in UN_ just yet...

[NDSUstudent]

KSU is a 10 win team with two wins against non-DI teams and no wins over anyone with a pulse. Yet, there is shock they almost didn't get in. This seleciton show might be the worst ever.

[Bison 4 Life]

Jay Walker with his MEAC bullshit..STFU.

If MEAC wants a guaranteed place in the tournament, they should give up their cash games.

[GreenfieldBison]

Greg Seitz is talking like he’s a bank teller trying to act normal with a robber behind him holding a gun to his back

Is his job on the line?

[NDSUSR]

UN_ has been dicey on the road. Nicholls playing well lately. Don’t pencil in UN_ just yet...

True, but if it happens it will be sweet.

[89MTBISON]

How on earth did SDSU get a seed with their collapse at the end of the season? They lost 3 of their last 5, and lost their final against USD, I don't get that.

[89MTBISON]

Jay Walker with his MEAC bullshit..STFU.

We'll shut him up next fall.

[JMB]

How on earth did SDSU get a seed with their collapse at the end of the season? They lost 3 of their last 5, and lost their final against USD, I don't get that.

Minnesota...

[NDSUSR]

How on earth did SDSU get a seed with their collapse at the end of the season? They lost 3 of their last 5, and lost their final against USD, I don't get that.

Dont care, they are a good team and get a chance to avenge their beating from JMU.
If they dont come out pissed off and give JMU a tough game I will be surprised.

[CAS4127]

Minnesota...

And NDSU—took both down to wire and could have won one or both.


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[ndsubison1]

SIU needed a good win. I don’t see a difference between a 7-5 or 7-4


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Who did KSU beat?

[JCEE1990]

That green tie is concerning as mentioned previously

[EC8CH]

NDSU lovefest segment ran out of time to show clips from all of the 7 championship games. #BisonProblems

[Mr Meaty]

My biggest shock is SDSU holding onto a seed after the USD loss.

[123Gobison]

Fighting Hawks lose the bid??? "Cheap cheap cheap"

Common Dom, you know, UND is in a financial crisis.

[Gtownbison]

Who did KSU beat?

I guess it just comes down to opinions and ours don’t count. Just need to win enough to leave no questions with the committee


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[NDSUSR]

Common Dom, you know, UND is in a financial crisis.

Didnt their AD make some statement about bidding to ASSURE a home playoff game?

[El_Chapo]

I don't think UND is the school to use, they have a good win over a seeded team. Furman and KSU have none.

again. how is it a GOOD win when they needed a blocked punt in endzone for a td to win?

[Bison 4 Life]

I'm almost worried when Jay Walker picks NDSU.

[HerdThat!]

Walker - picks NDSU,
nooooooooooooooooooo!

[NDSU92]

We lose to JMU in the finals. Fuck you Jay Walker

[EC8CH]

Jay Walker...

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooo

[scottietohottie]

Didnt their AD make some statement about bidding to ASSURE a home playoff game?

He bid two cents over the minimum.

[EC8CH]

He bid two cents over the minimum.

Should have held onto that nickel a little longer.

[Professor Chaos]

How on earth did SDSU get a seed with their collapse at the end of the season? They lost 3 of their last 5, and lost their final against USD, I don't get that.
Who do you put in over them. A UNI team that they crushed head-to-head? 8-3 Wofford whose best win is over barely-got-in Furman? 9-3 Villanova who beat nobody and had a worse loss.

I think SDSU rode the quality loss angle to a seed with their NDSU and Minnesota losses.

[heffray]

True, but if it happens it will be sweet.

Honestly, just personal preference here. I hate playing UN_. It puts me in a bad mood. Plus I’d rather see new blood in the dome. Nicholls by 10.

[JMB]

Honestly, just personal preference here. I hate playing UN_. It puts me in a bad mood. Plus I’d rather see new blood in the dome. Nicholls by 10.

But southern speed? Aren't you concerned?

[EC8CH]

Honestly, just personal preference here. I hate playing UN_. It puts me in a bad mood. Plus I’d rather see new blood in the dome. Nicholls by 10.

Bubba's extension should already be secured, so I'm with you. Go Nicholls.

[heffray]

My biggest shock is SDSU holding onto a seed after the USD loss.

I get this take. But again, if you look at the whole picture it makes sense:
- You have to seed one of 3 seed-bubble Valley teams (tell me who would deserve it more)
- ISUr lost convincingly to YSU
- SDSU lost a close one to USD
- SDSU killed UNI a week ago

Easy peasy.

[1984]

F'n Hawks better enjoy this because once they start confrence play it will be a long dry spell.

[Bison 4 Life]

I really hope JMU makes it to Frisco. I'm not afraid of playing them and I can make a bundle on my extra tickets. :D

[heffray]

But southern speed? Aren't you concerned?

Well if you look at some analytics and you compare speed plays like long bombs and jet sweeps, in the Southland conference specifically—Lolololololll... Im sorry I couldn’t keep a straight face... lololol no.... it’s going to be a bloodbath.

[MNLonghorn10]

F'n Hawks better enjoy this because once they start confrence play it will be a long dry spell.

how? outside of NDSU carrying the weight, this conference under performs all of the time in the playoffs, besides one YSU run.

[Dstahn]

how? outside of NDSU carrying the weight, this conference under performs all of the time in the playoffs, besides one YSU run.But you have to win enough games in the conference to get there.

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[89MTBISON]

Who do you put in over them. A UNI team that they crushed head-to-head? 8-3 Wofford whose best win is over barely-got-in Furman? 9-3 Villanova who beat nobody and had a worse loss.

I think SDSU rode the quality loss angle to a seed with their NDSU and Minnesota losses.

Albany......kidding. Any of the teams you mentioned, that USD loss was a real stunner.

[BisonNeil]

I'm almost worried when Jay Walker picks NDSU.

It is likely the kiss of death.

[EC8CH]

It is likely the kiss of death.

Jay Walker's powers do not extend outside of the MEAC. No worries.

[BisonNeil]

Jay Walker's powers do not extend outside of the MEAC. No worries.

Whew!!!!!! :D

[El_Chapo]

Where the hell is the regional angle on SELA/Nova going to Montana?

exactly midwest gets screwed

[BisonNeil]

UN_ has been dicey on the road. Nicholls playing well lately. Don’t pencil in UN_ just yet...

Agreed. 6/7 wins at home, they were 1/4 on the road.

[BisonNeil]

They said on the show the Salukis were 0-4 against the playoff field.

And that they were tied for third in their conference with two other teams, that they lost to. Pretty good reasons I think.

[Herd]

Apparently the UMASS FBS win wasn't enough. It's funny how the weight of an FBS win has diminished over the years...

Sagarin for UMass 225, good for dead last in the MVFC.

I started a thread on AGS a week ago, “better resume, 7-4 UND or 7-5 SIU. My assumption, they are not both getting in. I was correct.

Better Win UND - MT State
Worst Loss UND - ID State

[BisonNeil]

I almost think dislike Cignetti more.

If the #1 and #2 seeds play out I will take great pleasure in the Bison kicking the shit out of another Cignetti just like we did to his father in the 1990 DII natty. That was an epic ass kicking!

[gumby013]

Nicholls hat is on its way for next week.

[56BISON73]

https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/print/football/fcs/2019

[NDSU92]

With playoff games being on ESPN3 and not ESPN+, does this open up the possibility to the games also being ESPN College Sports Extra? I assume we'll be on ESPN/ESPN2 for quarterfinals and semi's.

I would love to be able to walk to Scruffy Duffies and watch next week's game.

[Bison 4 Life]

Today I learned that NDSU only wins playoff games because of the dome and 2019 JMU is the greatest FCS team of all time.

[heffray]

Today I learned that NDSU only wins playoff games because of the dome and 2019 JMU is the greatest FCS team of all time.

Lol sounds about right. I hope those delusional idiots are reading this. Regardless of what happens this year, that is the stupidest fucking thing I’ve ever heard. Winning 7/8 straight nattys doesn’t just happen because of crowd noise.

Holy shit, that butthurt must be chafing pretty bad right now.

[tony]

again. how is it a GOOD win when they needed a blocked punt in endzone for a td to win?

Because it's a win?

[El_Chapo]

Because it's a win?

yea but i keep hearing "good win" or "solid win" whatevers.. it was a lucky win

[HerdistheWord]

Goedert has had a pretty bad year when it comes to receiving and holding on to the ball.

[Christopher Moen]

yea but i keep hearing "good win" or "solid win" whatevers.. it was a lucky win

The only time, until today’s selection show, I’ve heard anyone mention it was your constant posting about it. Congrats, you convinced the committee.


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[heffray]

Goedert has had a pretty bad year when it comes to receiving and holding on to the ball.

I think you're in the wrong thread.

[natstar1]

Goedert has had a pretty bad year when it comes to receiving and holding on to the ball.

I don't think he even follows FCS football. His bracket was way off.

[HerdistheWord]

I don't think he even follows FCS football. His bracket was way off.

Whoops, that is what I get for jumping between this thread and the Wentz thread.

[Vet70]

Sdsu will get slaughtered by Jmu because they always do in the playoffs.

Walker how much did Jmu pay you?

Chapo since you did'nt man up and take my Und bet all I can do is tell you I told you so. I told you so.

[Christopher Moen]

Sdsu will get slaughtered by Jmu because they always do in the playoffs.

Walker how much did Jmu pay you?

Chapo since you did'nt man up and take my Und bet all I can do is tell you I told you so. I told you so.

Unless SDSU gets healthy with Gibbs and/or Strong (never heard the severity of their injuries), I wouldn’t be shocked UNI gets to take on JMU in the Quarterfinals.


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[Bison 4 Life]

While SDSU is diminished it's interesting that both they and Weber will get a chance at revenge for 2017.

[NDSUstudent]

Sdsu will get slaughtered by Jmu because they always do in the playoffs.



Pretty much whenever SDSU plays a good team on the road in the playoffs they get slaughtered.

[tony]

Pretty much whenever SDSU plays a good team on the road in the playoffs they get slaughtered.

SDSU is kind of the what SHSU turned into. I wouldn't be surprised if they lost early and ugly. Preparing all year for NDSU is not the same as preparing all year to win championships.

Can't really get upset about anything in the bracket. On paper, this is the easiest road to Frisco NDSU has ever had... but, then again, some of NDSU's closest playoff games were against not-so-awesome teams.

[Vet70]

SDSU is kind of the what SHSU turned into. I wouldn't be surprised if they lost early and ugly.

Ten turnovers is something to aspire to.

[td577]

I like the bracket. Generally, not playing valley teams is easier. You would think this would hold true for the bunnies or uni, as well. But it doesn't.

NDSU should be heavy favorites out of their side. Whoever comes out of the other side will have most certainly earned it.

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[EC8CH]

Ten turnovers is something to aspire to.

If they could manage that again it would be the perfect counterpoint to NDSU surpassing their own consecutive game winning streak. Different teams both doing what they do best. NDSU...Winning
SDSU... Self-destructing

[EC8CH]

I like how when JMU fans talk about this history of FCS playoff seedings to prove how NDSU "historically" receives an easy road to Frisco, they talk about TWO years. You can guess which years and it is adorable.

[NDSUSR]

Is it just me or does the NCAA game simulator now include every FCS team except North Dakota State now?

http://www.ncaagamesim.com/fb_GameSimulator.asp

[heffray]

Is it just me or does the NCAA game simulator now include every FCS team except North Dakota State now?

http://www.ncaagamesim.com/fb_GameSimulator.asp

That is weird.

[NDSUSR]

That is weird.

Conspiracy!!!!!!!
Where is my tin foil hat!

[TAILG8R]

Not sure if anyone has posted this but it looks like you can watch the entire selection show on ncaa.com

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2019-11-24/fcs-bracket-revealed-2019-division-i-football-championship

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[EC8CH]

Not sure if anyone has posted this but it looks like you can watch the entire selection show on ncaa.com

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2019-11-24/fcs-bracket-revealed-2019-division-i-football-championship

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Sweet! Jay Walker reruns.

[89MTBISON]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_50ECUG8Cw

youtube version

[bruinbison]

Both Hero Sports writers, Sam Herder and Brian McLaughlin, pick the FCS bracket games.
Both have Nicholls defeating the school from up north and moving on to Fargo for the next round.

https://m.herosports.com/amp/fcs/football-2019-hero-sports-bracket-projections-2019-ajaj?__twitter_impression=true

Different champs predicted from the 2 guys, guess who picked JMU and guess who picked NDSU to win in Frisco......

Craig Haley’s article on the FCS playoffs:

http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20191124163646226571804

[GreenfieldBison]

Today I learned that NDSU only wins playoff games because of the dome and 2019 JMU is the greatest FCS team of all time.

Well I hope that juggernaut can make its way through the gauntlet on their side of the bracket so our guys can meet them in Frisco and kick their sorry asses ba..., er, I mean, see how our guys measure up. Yeah, that’s what I meant.


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[DePereBisonFan]

I can't believe UND muffed the bid!

That is pretty funny. Well, I'm sure they will have 10,000 fans that will enjoy the trip south. Would be a pretty fun road trip.

[56BISON73]

SDSU is kind of the what SHSU turned into. I wouldn't be surprised if they lost early and ugly. Preparing all year for NDSU is not the same as preparing all year to win championships.

Can't really get upset about anything in the bracket. On paper, this is the easiest road to Frisco NDSU has ever had... but, then again, some of NDSU's closest playoff games were against not-so-awesome teams.

Yes sir !!!!!!!!

[DakotaOkie]

That is pretty funny. Well, I'm sure they will have 10,000 fans that will enjoy the trip south. Would be a pretty fun road trip.
The trip south means something much different to UN_ than it does to the Bison. To one it is less than 100 mile drive to a Super Bowl appearance. To the other it is a 1000 mile trip to a championship.
Going 1200 miles to Thibodaux...well, the food is pretty good in that part of LA.

[GreenfieldBison]

The trip south means something much different to UN_ than it does to the Bison. To one it is less than 100 mile drive to a Super Bowl appearance. To the other it is a 1000 mile trip to a championship.
Going 1200 miles to Thibodaux...well, the food is pretty good in that part of LA.

Food in TX ain’t bad either.


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[56BISON73]

The trip south means something much different to UN_ than it does to the Bison. To one it is less than 100 mile drive to a Super Bowl appearance. To the other it is a 1000 mile trip to a championship.
Going 1200 miles to Thibodaux...well, the food is pretty good in that part of LA.

Ive heard the tailgating food at the LA schools is pretty good.

[1st&TennBison]

Is it just me or does the NCAA game simulator now include every FCS team except North Dakota State now?

http://www.ncaagamesim.com/fb_GameSimulator.asp

Probably because we should be on the FBS simulator.

[WeAreThePride]

Pretty much whenever SDSU plays a good team on the road in the playoffs they get slaughtered.

To be fair, most teams get slaughtered when they play good teams on the road in the playoffs.

[WeAreThePride]

Boy are there some chapped asses over on the JMU forum.

They have homefield advantage locked up, and all they can complain about is how a team with no losses has an easier path to Frisco.

You want to control your destiny? Start by handling your destiny.

[23Bison]

they showed during the later part of the selection show that NDSU has a 60% chance to win the title and JMU was at like 30%. Was kind of amusing.
Don’t ask why the picture is sideways because I have no idea.

[MNLonghorn10]

Boy are there some chapped asses over on the JMU forum.

They have homefield advantage locked up, and all they can complain about is how a team with no losses has an easier path to Frisco.

You want to control your destiny? Start by handling your destiny.What team on JMUs side possibly tilts the scales for a heavy loaded JMU road? QBless SDSU who just lost to USD? Montana who just got boat raced by Montana St whos on NDSUs side?

I mean who? Is it Weber who shouldve beat JMU a few years ago in Harrisonburg?

Wtf? Im pretty sure all NDSU fans care about is the least amount of rematches possible. They might get one with UND

[DakotaOkie]

they showed during the later part of the selection show that NDSU has a 60% chance to win the title and JMU was at like 30%. Was kind of amusing.
Don’t ask why the picture is sideways because I have no idea.
It is because the Bison are heavily weighted to win. The scales are tipped...no means to change.

[56BISON73]

What team on JMUs side possibly tilts the scales for a heavy loaded JMU road? QBless SDSU who just lost to USD? Montana who just got boat raced by Montana St whos on NDSUs side?

I mean who? Is it Weber who shouldve beat JMU a few years ago in Harrisonburg?

Wtf? Im pretty sure all NDSU fans care about is the least amount of rematches possible. They might get one with UND

Im good playing them again.

[EC8CH]

What team on JMUs side possibly tilts the scales for a heavy loaded JMU road? QBless SDSU who just lost to USD? Montana who just got boat raced by Montana St whos on NDSUs side?

I mean who? Is it Weber who shouldve beat JMU a few years ago in Harrisonburg?

Wtf? Im pretty sure all NDSU fans care about is the least amount of rematches possible. They might get one with UND

It's not like Colgate is in their bracket.

[TAILG8R]

For the last 8 hears(mostly) NDSU has found a whole other level during the playoffs. I'm curious if a new coaching staff can continue this trend.

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[89MTBISON]

It's not like Colgate is in their bracket.

Too soon? Whole lotta butthurt there. Didn't see any mention of the mighty, mighty Raiders over on the JMU forum. Probably a subconscious block or something on their part.

[23Bison]

It is because the Bison are heavily weighted to win. The scales are tipped...no means to change.

This checks out. Good catch. I am much too humble to think of such possibilities. Well done.

[Bison 4 Life]

Both Hero Sports writers, Sam Herder and Brian McLaughlin, pick the FCS bracket games.
Both have Nicholls defeating the school from up north and moving on to Fargo for the next round.

https://m.herosports.com/amp/fcs/football-2019-hero-sports-bracket-projections-2019-ajaj?__twitter_impression=true

Different champs predicted from the 2 guys, guess who picked JMU and guess who picked NDSU to win in Frisco......

Craig Haley’s article on the FCS playoffs:

http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20191124163646226571804

BMac seems to think NDSU can only score 12 on that shitty secondary? Fuck outta here.

[89MTBISON]

BMac seems to think NDSU can only score 12 on that shitty secondary? Fuck outta here.

Depends on which Tyler Roehl shows for the game.

[Bison 4 Life]

Depends on which Tyler Roehl shows for the game.

Well no Jimmy Moreland will so it doesn't matter.

[bisontown]

Depends on which Tyler Roehl shows for the game.

Didn’t know he had eligibility left. Let’s go!!!!!

[heffray]

BMac seems to think NDSU can only score 12 on that shitty secondary? Fuck outta here.

Lol BMac picked JMU over NDSU?! Alert the presses...

In all honesty if Stony Brook hadn’t brought them to OT, he’d have a good argument. They have annihilated everyone else...

[TAILG8R]

BMac seems to think NDSU can only score 12 on that shitty secondary? Fuck outta here.Well what exactly has Trey done this year to prove he's an elite QB? He sure as hell hasn't won the trenches in an FBS game.


:)

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[X-Factor]

SDSU is kind of the what SHSU turned into. I wouldn't be surprised if they lost early and ugly. Preparing all year for NDSU is not the same as preparing all year to win championships.

Can't really get upset about anything in the bracket. On paper, this is the easiest road to Frisco NDSU has ever had... but, then again, some of NDSU's closest playoff games were against not-so-awesome teams.

Agreed. But sdsu is nothing more than an SHSU-lite. Scheme all offseason/season to play their Super Bowl against the Bison then get their doors blown off when it really counts. At least SHSU has made a few title games and used to own the Big Sky in the playoffs.

[NDSU92]

Lol BMac picked JMU over NDSU?! Alert the presses...

In all honesty if Stony Brook hadn’t brought them to OT, he’d have a good argument. They have annihilated everyone else...

I assume BMac picking JMU probably has to do more with not having all their writers always picking NDSU. His logic to back his argument is obviously flawed and even he alludes to that.

[Vet70]

I want everyone to pick Jmu.

[heffray]

I assume BMac picking JMU probably has to do more with not having all their writers always picking NDSU. His logic to back his argument is obviously flawed and even he alludes to that.

I don’t disagree. It’s hard to know what to think of them. They haven’t really played anyone (except that FBS loss) and I guess that’s what makes it hard to predict how am NDSU matchup would go.

[TAILG8R]

I assume BMac picking JMU probably has to do more with not having all their writers always picking NDSU. His logic to back his argument is obviously flawed and even he alludes to that.Is his logic for picking JMU in that link? I skimmed over it a few times and didnt see anything from him even talking about JMU or NDSU other than his completed bracket.

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[NDSU92]

Is his logic for picking JMU in that link? I skimmed over it a few times and didnt see anything from him even talking about JMU or NDSU other than his completed bracket.

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No idea I just know that his logic during the year was “JMU hasn’t beaten anyone yet, but neither has NDSU”. And then went on to recognize NDSUs streak and say that it was just his opinion. Didn’t really provide a thorough defense for his argument.

[Bison 4 Life]

Apparently we need to figure out how we're going to react when JMU wins.

I'll just head back out to the parking lot and get some Rudy's BBQ and drink, like every other year.

[JMB]

Jesus guys... You know JMU is a talented team. It is actually possible they could win... You guys sound like the folks on the HYB.

[EC8CH]

Apparently we need to figure out how we're going to react when JMU wins.

I'll just head back out to the parking lot and get some Rudy's BBQ and drink, like every other year.

Well, I for one will pick up my own garbage and throw it away unlike some other fanbases.

[TAILG8R]

Jesus guys... You know JMU is a talented team. It is actually possible they could win... You guys sound like the folks on the HYB.You're right they absolutely could. For some reason I'd be willing to bet they don't make it to Frisco. On their half of the bracket, JMU vs the field, I'll take the field.

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[JMB]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_50ECUG8Cw

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Watching this show, it's obvious the two experts have no idea how the whole bid process works... Maybe one of them posts on Sioux Sports...