Massey 2015 Predictions

[bisonaudit]

Some folks dismiss computer rankings without a second thought but it is surprising how accurate they can be. Last year in the playoffs the guy that organized and tabulated scores for the playoff bracket challenge on AGS had one bracket filled out completely using Massey's projected scores (the game awarded points based on correct picks and how close you were to the actual score in each game) and Massey's bracket finished 2nd out of the 134 submitted.

[tony]

3. Big Sky Conference (13 teams) - Speaking of depth, the Big Sky has it like the CAA, but its teams need to play better defense. That starts with three-time defending champion Eastern Washington, which isn't the same team following quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.'s upcoming transfer to Oregon. His loss opens up a terrific race with rivals Montana (under new coach Bob Stitt, http://tinyurl.com/l7qa4mk) and Montana State as well as Idaho State, Cal Poly and Northern Arizona.


Ranking the Big Fluffy #3? And who isn't being mentioned in the write-up----how can you leave out the best run defense in the nation?

Yeah, can somebody remind me about the CAA's last good win? Nothing is coming to mind.

The Southland > CAA and you could argue that the Big South is too. And all three are better than the Big Sky.

[bisonaudit]

Yeah, can somebody remind me about the CAA's last good win? Nothing is coming to mind.

The Southland > CAA and you could argue that the Big South is too. And all three are better than the Big Sky.

Sure. Every time they beat someone from the MEAC or the Patriot League.

[Hammerhead]

Yeah, can somebody remind me about the CAA's last good win? Nothing is coming to mind.

The Southland > CAA and you could argue that the Big South is too. And all three are better than the Big Sky.

The final 2014 Sagarin ratings have the CAA #4 in the FCS with the Big Sky at #7

[westnodak93bison]

The final 2014 Sagarin ratings have the CAA #4 in the FCS with the Big Sky at #7

#bigfluffy

[Tatanka]

LOL @big fluffy
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[NDSU1980]

So UN_ is going to be our easiest opponent? No surprise, that's for sure. Even USD has a 2% chance to beat us. And to think, back on the morning of the Natty game ShawnO on the SS decreed that "The destiny ends-TODAY". I wonder if the UN_ fans will ever accept reality?

[BisoninNWMN]

So UN_ is going to be our easiest opponent? No surprise, that's for sure. Even USD has a 2% chance to beat us. And to think, back on the morning of the Natty game ShawnO on the SS decreed that "The destiny ends-TODAY". I wonder if the UN_ fans will ever accept reality?

Don't count on it. This will be their Super Bowl this coming season and they will probably play "up". I hope the Bison crush them 50-0, but they will be ready to prove something this year against the Bison.

UND's defense will be pretty decent this coming year but I still think their offense will be way below average.

I haven't checked out their board in awhile but I'm sure they think their defense will dominate the Bison offense...

[Vet70]

Don't count on it. This will be their Super Bowl this coming season and they will probably play "up". I hope the Bison crush them 50-0, but they will be ready to prove something this year against the Bison.

UND's defense will be pretty decent this coming year but I still think their offense will be way below average.

I haven't checked out their board in awhile but I'm sure they think their defense will dominate the Bison offense...:rofl:

According to their guru strategists the plan should be to stop the run and make Carson beat them. Then they can key on RJ, the only receiving threat, and stop the passing game. Evidently, they don't think that anyone else has come up with this brilliant plan.

I think that you are right about them wanting to prove something against the Bison---On the other hand, I wouldn't be surprised if our guys didn't want to teach them a thing or two about Valley football.

[BisonNeil]

So UN_ is going to be our easiest opponent? No surprise, that's for sure. Even USD has a 2% chance to beat us. And to think, back on the morning of the Natty game ShawnO on the SS decreed that "The destiny ends-TODAY". I wonder if the UN_ fans will ever accept reality?

Is this perhaps why Shawn hasn't been around BV for a while?

I am sure Bubba and his coaches will spend the entire summer watching game film and developing a plan for the Bison. He may be one of the best 3-4 defensive strategist around. I personally think the game will be closer than most on here think.