AFCA Division II Preseason Top 25 Poll

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AFCA Division II Preseason Top 25 Poll (8/13)
1. Texas A&M-Commerce (13) (14-1)
2. West Florida (14) (11-4)
3. Minnesota State-Mankato (2) (13-1)
4. Indiana (PA) (2) (13-1)
5t. Fort Hays State (11-1)
5t. Northwest Missouri State (2) (9-3)
7. Harding (11-4)
8. Ferris State (11-2)
9. Central Washington (11-1)
10. Grand Valley State (8-3)
11. Midwestern State (10-1)
12. West Alabama (10-3)
13. Indianapolis (11-1)
14. Colorado State-Pueblo (9-3)
15. Ashland (11-2)
16. Shepherd (10-1)
17. Assumption (11-2)
18. Central Missouri (9-3)
19. West Georgia (9-4)
20. Sioux Falls (9-3)
21. Winona State (10-2)
22. Carson-Newman (8-3)
23. Ohio Dominican (7-3)
24. Ouachita Baptist (9-3)
25. Findlay (10-3)

Others Receiving Votes
California (PA), Delta State, West Chester, Colorado Mesa, Bowie State, Virginia State, Minnesota-Duluth, Albany State, Florida Tech, Colorado School of Mines, Shippensburg, Tuskegee, Wingate, Azusa Pacific, Valdosta State, Pittsburg State, Notre Dame College, Eastern New Mexico, Edinboro, Missouri Western State, Bloomsburg, Emporia State, Central Oklahoma, LIU-C.W. Post, Slippery Rock, Augustana, Fairmont State, Humboldt State, Catawba, Fayetteville State, Hillsdale, Southern Arkansas, Washburn



Interesting to note that only 4 schools, NSU, UNK, MSSU, and Lindenwood did not at least "recieve votes". (I'm feeling like LU will stop being grouped with those other guys after this year).

Even MoWest, picked to finish 9th by the coaches in the MIAA received votes.

If the MIAA is "down", the rest of the country isn't buying into that narrative yet.

[EveryCatAWildman]

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9 teams from SR3 in the top 25 - of which 5 in the top 10

week 1 as we know we'll see #5 FHSU vs #18 Central Mo.
as well in the region #10 Grand Valley vs. #13 Indianapolis

elsewhere in week 1
#2 West Florida vs. #22 Carson-Newman
#4 Indiana (PA) @ #15 Ashland
#23 OH Dominican vs #26 California (PA)

[EveryCatAWildman]

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We should see movement early on as I expect Ashland to win vs IUP

[Wallst]

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We should see movement early on as I expect Ashland to win vs IUP

Don't let IUPNation know that. He will bore you with the fact that in the last 48 years IUP has only lost 4 quarters of football and it's all bad luck they can't get out of their region. In all seriousness that should be a great game. IUP brings back a lot more but Ashland learned to win last year and plays in a tougher conference. Plus a small revenge factor too.

GV kills Indy
West Florida mercy rules Carson Newman. The one thing that could keep this close is if Carson Newman still runs option which I assume they will. They will miss their stud Winbush though.
Cal beats ODU.

[Wallst]

Re: AFCA Division II Preseason Top 25 Poll

AFCA Division II Preseason Top 25 Poll (8/13)
1. Texas A&M-Commerce (13) (14-1)
2. West Florida (14) (11-4)
3. Minnesota State-Mankato (2) (13-1)
4. Indiana (PA) (2) (13-1)
5t. Fort Hays State (11-1)
5t. Northwest Missouri State (2) (9-3)
7. Harding (11-4)
8. Ferris State (11-2)
9. Central Washington (11-1)
10. Grand Valley State (8-3)
11. Midwestern State (10-1)
12. West Alabama (10-3)
13. Indianapolis (11-1)
14. Colorado State-Pueblo (9-3)
15. Ashland (11-2)
16. Shepherd (10-1)
17. Assumption (11-2)
18. Central Missouri (9-3)
19. West Georgia (9-4)
20. Sioux Falls (9-3)
21. Winona State (10-2)
22. Carson-Newman (8-3)
23. Ohio Dominican (7-3)
24. Ouachita Baptist (9-3)
25. Findlay (10-3)

Others Receiving Votes
California (PA), Delta State, West Chester, Colorado Mesa, Bowie State, Virginia State, Minnesota-Duluth, Albany State, Florida Tech, Colorado School of Mines, Shippensburg, Tuskegee, Wingate, Azusa Pacific, Valdosta State, Pittsburg State, Notre Dame College, Eastern New Mexico, Edinboro, Missouri Western State, Bloomsburg, Emporia State, Central Oklahoma, LIU-C.W. Post, Slippery Rock, Augustana, Fairmont State, Humboldt State, Catawba, Fayetteville State, Hillsdale, Southern Arkansas, Washburn



Interesting to note that only 4 schools, NSU, UNK, MSSU, and Lindenwood did not at least "recieve votes". (I'm feeling like LU will stop being grouped with those other guys after this year).

Even MoWest, picked to finish 9th by the coaches in the MIAA received votes.

If the MIAA is "down", the rest of the country isn't buying into that narrative yet.

Did I miss the LWood moves to GLVC thread? :smile-big:

[bigsig50]

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Did I miss the LWood moves to GLVC thread? :smile-big:

You got jokes, touche. By the way, isnt Lindenwood the only other MIAA School besides pits state to have a winning record in Carney Smith Stadium?

[PSR]

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You got jokes, touche. By the way, isnt Lindenwood the only other MIAA School besides pits state to have a winning record in Carney Smith Stadium?

Is Pitt State the only team undefeated at whatever the stadium is named for LWood?

[Predatory Primates]

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Is Pitt State the only team undefeated at whatever the stadium is named for LWood?

Most of the conference is undefeated there.

Sorry bigsig. Just giving you some couch fuel.

[bigsig50]

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Most of the conference is undefeated there.

Sorry bigsig. Just giving you some couch fuel.

No worries... got to hang my hat when/where I can. Not much opportunity to this point.

[Hornetfan]

Re: AFCA Division II Preseason Top 25 Poll

9 teams from SR3 in the top 25 - of which 5 in the top 10

week 1 as we know we'll see #5 FHSU vs #18 Central Mo.
as well in the region #10 Grand Valley vs. #13 Indianapolis

FYI - Last year the top four teams and eight of the top 25 in the preseason poll were from SR-3.
2017 AFCA Preseason Poll
1. Northwest Missouri St. (34) 15-0 850 1
2. Grand Valley St. (Mich.) 12-1 765 4
3. Ferris St. (Mich.) 12-3 716 5
4. Emporia St. (Kan.) 11-2 652 10
15. Harding (Ark.) 13-1 281 6
18. Southwest Baptist (Mo.) 10-2 227 22
21. Central Missouri 9-3 189 21
22. Southern Arkansas 9-3 157 NR

"Only" two of the top four and three of the eight made the playoffs.

[Guest]

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Is Pitt State the only team undefeated at whatever the stadium is named for LWood?

So when Lindenwood blew Pitt out, that was in the Jungle?

The Jungle must have gone down hill. No one used to win there. This is less smack than question. I always thought Pitt destroyed marginal teams at home.

[PSR]

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So when Lindenwood blew Pitt out, that was in the Jungle?

The Jungle must have gone down hill. No one used to win there. This is less smack than question. I always thought Pitt destroyed marginal teams at home.

[Predatory Primates]

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Agree. The jungle has trended towards the bungle lately.

Hoping it gets turned around.