Conference strength

[reloadmvp]

Northwest has a rooting interest in Pitt State now... At the very least we need them to take down UCO for us since we get a crack at taking down the other 2 loss teams ourselves. If UCO wins out, I don't see how we could make it even if we do the same, unless some other teams in the other conferences tragically implode down the stretch. I guess the same goes for Emporia actually.

All in all, I like this situation better than some years where it’s already over by now and we know the results lol.

[reloadmvp]

Imagine how beneficial a bye week during the regular season would be in D2. The big boys get 2 and then get a break before/during the postseason

Didn’t really seem to make much of a difference when we played. Typically the bye came at the end of the season and so it didn’t matter.

[reloadmvp]

I know that seeds 4-7 are generally interchangeable right now, but we know with SR3 they do things differently, I cannot, for the life of me, accept that the committee would put a 2 loss Harding over a 2 loss NWMSU. I see no reason to think NWMSU wouldn't win out. ESU and reloadmvp have a history of laying a turd against the Bearcats, and we have all seen what the running TJ Davises can do against a decent defensive performance. Has Northwest lost to Harding in the last 20 years?

Unfortunately, I can’t argue with you there. Historically we come out firing and then I feel coaching makes the difference. As with every year, I feel this is the year to break the curse. So much so I’m tempted to make the drive just to rub it in my NW alum friends face lol.

[reloadmvp]

Next three weeks are huge for UCO. Win and your in, lose one and you're out. NW vs ESU in the last game of the year is a playoff elimination game especially for Emporia who has an easy road until that week. UNK put themselves in a bad position with the L to ESU. UNK has 2 gimme's and 2 tough games. A loss in either 1 and they're done. if NW slips up vs UNK or ESU they are done. Pitt isn't completely out of the woods yet either with both Washburn and UCO left.

GLVC Indy and Truman State only have 1 loss and they play each other in the last game of the year in what should be a win or go home game.

GAC Harding is 5-2 but should win out, Henderson is 5-2 and plays OBU in the last game, East Central has OBU and SWOSU left, OBU is undefeated with a 2 game lead.

GLIAC Davenport is undefeated but after a gimme this week they finish with Saginaw Valley, Ferris, and Grand Valley.(OUCH). GV is undefeated and should win out, Ferris with 1 loss should win out.

So top 7 are?
GV
OBU
Pitt
Ferris
Indy
Harding
NW/ESU/Truman/Davenport

Let’s not pretend Pitt is going to lose to UCO. Washburn is your only threat, at best. ;)

[Try II]

Imagine how beneficial a bye week during the regular season would be in D2. The big boys get 2 and then get a break before/during the postseason

[Alfred33]

Northwest has a rooting interest in Pitt State now... At the very least we need them to take down UCO for us since we get a crack at taking down the other 2 loss teams ourselves. If UCO wins out, I don't see how we could make it even if we do the same, unless some other teams in the other conferences tragically implode down the stretch. I guess the same goes for Emporia actually.

[Predatory Primates]

Pitt has been hit hard with injuries this year, too.

I'm really glad the Lincoln game allowed a bunch of these guys to rest up. The depth has been great, and allowed them to get tough wins vs. ESU and NW, but the ceiling isn't nearly as high without getting a lot of these guys back and healthy.

I do sympathize with the QB thing, though. If Dodson goes down, Pitt will either have to run the option or pull a redshirt.

[NWFanatic]

Out of sheer curiosity, who is injured for NW aside from Wright and Hohensee?

1, 13, 18, plus some oline/secondary still out

[Bearsota]

NW trainer room right now.

Out of sheer curiosity, who is injured for NW aside from Wright and Hohensee?

[Predatory Primates]

Injury card has run it's course. NW has to shelve that for the year. Hohensee is back, and Wright once killed a bear with a look.

[IowaBearcat]

I know that seeds 4-7 are generally interchangeable right now, but we know with SR3 they do things differently, I cannot, for the life of me, accept that the committee would put a 2 loss Harding over a 2 loss NWMSU. I see no reason to think NWMSU wouldn't win out. ESU and reloadmvp have a history of laying a turd against the Bearcats, and we have all seen what the running TJ Davises can do against a decent defensive performance. Has Northwest lost to Harding in the last 20 years?

NW trainer room right now.

[GorillaTeacher]

Numerically, there is no difference. Whatever the committee decides.

[Predatory Primates]

Next three weeks are huge for UCO. Win and your in, lose one and you're out. NW vs ESU in the last game of the year is a playoff elimination game especially for Emporia who has an easy road until that week. UNK put themselves in a bad position with the L to ESU. UNK has 2 gimme's and 2 tough games. A loss in either 1 and they're done. if NW slips up vs UNK or ESU they are done. Pitt isn't completely out of the woods yet either with both Washburn and UCO left.

GLVC Indy and Truman State only have 1 loss and they play each other in the last game of the year in what should be a win or go home game.

GAC Harding is 5-2 but should win out, Henderson is 5-2 and plays OBU in the last game, East Central has OBU and SWOSU left, OBU is undefeated with a 2 game lead.

GLIAC Davenport is undefeated but after a gimme this week they finish with Saginaw Valley, Ferris, and Grand Valley.(OUCH). GV is undefeated and should win out, Ferris with 1 loss should win out.

So top 7 are?
GV
OBU
Pitt
Ferris
Indy
Harding
NW/ESU/Truman/Davenport

What would put Pitt below OBU. Aren't they in a silo, too? Not doubting you, just wondering what variable you are using? GV, I definitely get. They have strong OOC wins.

[BartonHornet]

Lol yes we haven’t faired well against the Bearcats overall. That last regular season game is going to be huge. Very likely a playoff spot on the line.

[GorillaTeacher]

I know that seeds 4-7 are generally interchangeable right now, but we know with SR3 they do things differently, I cannot, for the life of me, accept that the committee would put a 2 loss Harding over a 2 loss NWMSU. I see no reason to think NWMSU wouldn't win out. ESU and reloadmvp have a history of laying a turd against the Bearcats, and we have all seen what the running TJ Davises can do against a decent defensive performance. Has Northwest lost to Harding in the last 20 years?