SAC Week 7 Preview

[Chuck Bitner]

Playoff ContendersRecords shown are overall record, followed by D2 record.
SACCIAA
Bowie State (6-0, 6-0) Bowie State has been one of the most impressive teams in SR2 so far. They lead all of Division II in scoring offense with 54.3 points per game. They complete that with a defense that allows only 14.7 points per game.
Virginia State (5-0, 4-0) VSU opened the season with a win over FCS Norfolk State and a win at Winston-Salem State. The meeting with Bowie State on Saturday will probably be the game of the year in the CIAA.
WSSU (4-2, 4-2) The Rams lost to Bowie State and Virginia State but should still win the the South division title. If they do, a win in the CIAA Championship would keep them in contention for the playoffs.
Virginia Union (4-2, 4-2) The Panthers lost to LIU Post and WSSU but still have a chance to win the competitive north division. They have not yet played Bowie State or VSU.

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Ranking the SACCarson-Newman (4-2, 2-2) at Mars Hill (2-4, 1-3) 1:00Tusculum (3-3, 1-2) at Newberry (4-2, 2-0) 1:00Wingate (5-0, 2-0) at Catawba (5-1, 1-1) 1:30 Lenoir-Rhyne (2-4, 1-3) at Limestone (3-3, 2-1) 6:00[email protected]
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[Cat U Fan]

Pretty close to my picks, though I don't expect the CN / Limestone game to be that close. I hope we're both wrong about Wingate and Catawba. Don't know if you're in the press box tomorrow, but if you're in the stands come by and say hi. My fellow Chiefs Club board member and I will be sitting next to top row right below corner of press box (side nearest gym). We'll likely have blue Chiefs Club shirts and blue hats (mine with arrowhead logo). Safe travels, and thanks for the great analysis.

[Kit-Carson]

Chuck,
I always enjoy reading your analysis. I look forward to seeing it every week.

I especially liked your assessment of LR this week. I think you are bang on with that one. Regarding Wingate and Catawba, I really think that one will come down to who makes more drive ending/extending mistakes and turnovers. It may just boil down to who shows up and wants it more in the second half of play. That will be an exciting game.

Thanks for all you do.