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[ironmaniup]

SOS. Urbana = .509, Findlay = .488

So this shows the disadvantage of OOC games - the GMACs weak teams all lose most of their 3 or so OOC games, The MEC, without many OOC games, don't have such bad W/L records. , Is there anyone that thinks Urbana would beat Findley or Cal ? It doesn't look like ADs or conference managers try to improve their teams chances for post season, so many must just not be that interested. Its nice, but no big deal.

[Ram040506]

They are now scratching and clawing through the PSAC just like IUP and the rest of the PSAC top teams and have positioned themselves for the post season. I think that should have earned the respect of the PSAC crowd for their performance this year.

Hopefully they can avoid a letdown and just get the W this week to essentially lock up a spot. This is a big one for the younger leaders on the team. Shepherd is still a pretty young team overall, and barring the usual grades hiccups should be a much more formidable team on the lines next year.

been a good transition year for them, next years schedule is going to be a big step up too so it may set up nicely being a more mature/stronger team.

[EastStroud13]

SOS. Urbana = .509, Findlay = .488

This is wild. The GMAC is such a polar conference, the top tier is very solid but the bottom tier drags it all down. Proves that additional context is needed in the rankings, one team played NDC on the road and lost by 5, and the other played NDC at home and lost by 20. That plus Urbana's 24 point loss to Fairmont should be the end of the conversation.

[WarriorVoice]

Your loss against SRU sure is...

[Horror Child]

I just have no idea how Urbana is ahead of both Cal AND Findlay. Both of those pass the eye test and Urbana absolutely has not. But then again, if Urbana and/or WV State get in and play against a PSAC team, and wind up winning, it's another offseason of second-guessing for the PSAC. Urbana, Cal, and Findlay all play quality opponents in week 11, so if Urbana loses, and Cal and/or Findlay win, one would assume that one of the latter two would get ranked. Just probably not high enough for an actual playoff spot.

SOS. Urbana = .509, Findlay = .488

[ironmaniup]

I just have no idea how Urbana is ahead of both Cal AND Findlay. Both of those pass the eye test and Urbana absolutely has not. But then again, if Urbana and/or WV State get in and play against a PSAC team, and wind up winning, it's another offseason of second-guessing for the PSAC. Urbana, Cal, and Findlay all play quality opponents in week 11, so if Urbana loses, and Cal and/or Findlay win, one would assume that one of the latter two would get ranked. Just probably not high enough for an actual playoff spot.

Historically the #2 MEC teams have been blown out in the playoffs. I watched the Urbana FSU game thursday and was really underwhelmed. Maybe they are using the no rematch in the first round criteria. At least for Cal. Not sure why Findley is ranked lower - seems they have played a tough schedule. Bet they wished they played northern Michigan instead of Ferris state.

[IUPNation]

There are 5 10-0 teams in the other SRs who are NOT #1 in their region...Get in line behind them...

[EastStroud13]

I actually don't get how Urbana is ahead of California right now. Same record, and Cal's SOS is significantly better than Urbana. The only they may be looking at is Cal is 1-3 against opponents .500 or better, but those 3 losses came to Kutztown 10-0, Slippery Rock 10-0 and IUP 9-1.

I just have no idea how Urbana is ahead of both Cal AND Findlay. Both of those pass the eye test and Urbana absolutely has not. But then again, if Urbana and/or WV State get in and play against a PSAC team, and wind up winning, it's another offseason of second-guessing for the PSAC. Urbana, Cal, and Findlay all play quality opponents in week 11, so if Urbana loses, and Cal and/or Findlay win, one would assume that one of the latter two would get ranked. Just probably not high enough for an actual playoff spot.

[IUPNation]

They are now scratching and clawing through the PSAC just like IUP and the rest of the PSAC top teams and have positioned themselves for the post season. I think that should have earned the respect of the PSAC crowd for their performance this year.

[IUPNation]

Unnecessary...Like you constantly dissing the P-S-A-C??

[IUP24]

But in SR1, there are currently three 2-loss schools ahead of 8-1 Tiffin.

Sure, but I don't see a scenario that Tiffin finishes 9-1 and doesn't get into the playoffs. Seed teams how you want based on SOS. Do it until your blue in the face. I'm totally fine with that. But the fact is you need to win more games than everybody else to get in. If Tiffin wins on Saturday they will be in. If they don't they will be grouped with a slew of other 2 loss teams. I've said all along that once you lose 2 games you are liable to be left out regardless of who you played.

My point all along had zero to do with SOS. My point was focused on winning more games than everybody else trying to make the playoffs. If you do that you'll more than likely be in the postseason.

[WarriorVoice]

We always get screwed over.

There are 5 10-0 teams in the other SRs who are NOT #1 in their region...Get in line behind them...

[WarriorVoice]

No perfect way but the Pee Sack can stop inflicting unnecessary damage.

Unnecessary...Like you constantly dissing the P-S-A-C??

[ctrabs74]

Quite possible. The GMAC will get one spot, but Urbana will get a big SOS boost from Truman St and own the H2H over WV State.

I actually don't get how Urbana is ahead of California right now. Same record, and Cal's SOS is significantly better than Urbana. The only they may be looking at is Cal is 1-3 against opponents .500 or better, but those 3 losses came to Kutztown 10-0, Slippery Rock 10-0 and IUP 9-1.

I can't say I'm completely shocked, because Cal wasn't in any of the Regional Rankings this season.

[IUPMonk]

They are now scratching and clawing through the PSAC just like IUP and the rest of the PSAC top teams and have positioned themselves for the post season. I think that should have earned the respect of the PSAC crowd for their performance this year.