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1. John McGraw Says:
   November 15th, 2008 at 12:14 pm

   It’s a cold and rainy afternoon in upstate New York as Cortland and Ithaca play for the Cortaca Jug.

   Ithaca starts back-up Brian Grastorf at quarterback in place of Dan Juvan. Grastorf looks comfortable on Ithaca’s opening drive and the Bombers have moved the ball into Cortland territory with a combination of runs by Bergerstock, Ruggerio and Grastorf and several passes.

   Bergerstock already though is on the sideline, and Ruggerio is in the backfield as the featured back.

2. Pat Coleman Says:
   November 15th, 2008 at 12:18 pm

   The Monon Bell is ringing over on the DePauw side of the field here at Byron P. Hollett Little Giant Stadium. It rained most of the morning but has stopped for now, leaving us with an overcast, windy afternoon with a temperature in the low 40s. The wind really whips down the length of the field. More on that later.

   I’ll be on Wabash’s radio broadcast a little after 12:30 p.m. ET.
   http://www.wabash.edu/kane/realaudio/index.cfm

3. John McGraw Says:
   November 15th, 2008 at 12:20 pm

   Well that’s an opening statement by the Bombers.

   Ithaca drives down the field on its initial possession (a 78-yard drive) and scores on a touchdown pass from Brian Grastorf to Kyle Crandall. Crandall got behind the Cortland secondary and was wide open in the end zone. Grastrof 5-of-5 passing on the drive.

   The Bomber offense operated most of the drive with Brian Grastorf (Dan Juvan’s back-up for most of the season) and back-up running back Dan Ruggiero.

   7-0 IC, 9:36 1st Q

4. Gordon Says:
   November 15th, 2008 at 12:21 pm

   The cloud covering has broken and the sun is peaking out here in Doylestown, PA. The natural grass field should be fine for Albright and Delaware Valley. I’ll post interim updates as time permits from this game and Lebanon Valley/Lycoming, which could be the other piece of the MAC postseason puzzle.

   For Delaware Valley, senior linebacker Kyle Reuter will wear number 50 instead number 5 in honor of his grandfather and father. It could be his last game as an Aggie.

   Lycoming has decided not to announce the score of the Albright/Del Val game during its contest with Lebanon Valley. Both teams need Del Val to win so better to focus on the task at hand.

5. Pat Coleman Says:
   November 15th, 2008 at 12:23 pm

   Good point — it’s grass here too but the field is in good shape at the moment. We’ll see how it goes as the day progresses. Talking to Wabash officials, there was certainly some concern that, should Wabash win and the field get torn up this week, they’d be in line to host a game next week in the playoffs.

6. John McGraw Says:
   November 15th, 2008 at 12:30 pm

   Field conditions not an issue at the Stadium complex in Cortland. The stadium features a field turf surface. It is raining though the players don’t seem to have any issues with traction.

   Cortland puts together a solid drive that stalls out around the Ithaca 20. Ithaca frosh Spencer White ends the drive on a 4th and long for Cortland with a textbook open-field tackle of a scrambling Ray Miles to stop him just short of a first down.

   7-0 Ithaca 4:30 1st Q

7. presidents Says:
   November 15th, 2008 at 12:32 pm

   McGrew

   Decided not to fight the weather and stay inside and watch the game on Time Warner. Nice stop by Ithaca on 4 & 5.

   Bombers take over at the 20… are you surprise that Cortland St is throwing so much in this weather?

   7-0 Ith 3 min left in 1st

8. John McGraw Says:
   November 15th, 2008 at 12:40 pm

   Fast moving first quarter in Cortland. At the end of 15 minutes in the rain..

   IC 7 Cortland 0

   Ithaca’s offense stuttered a bit on it’s second possession but was helped out by a personal foul penalty on Cortland (not anywhere near the ball). Ithaca moved into Cortland territory but the drive stalled out after a fumbled center-quarterback exchange.

   Numbers from the first…

   IC 99 total yards, 35 rush 64 pass
   Cortland 45 total yards, 20 rush 25 pass

9. Pat Coleman Says:
   November 15th, 2008 at 12:47 pm

   Something else interesting to keep an eye on — Maine Maritime 2-for-2 on two-point conversions this afternoon in the NEFC title game. As our colleague Mark Simon tells us, they don’t kick extra points and they don’t pass.

   They trail Plymouth State 20-16.

10. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    Cortland goes to the ground game with Andrew Giuliano and moves into IC territory. The Dragons then look to the passing game and the drive comes to a halt after an errant swing pass on 3rd-and-2.

    Jeff Lang Converts for Cortland on a 39-yard field goal from the right hash.

    IC 7 Cortland 3, 10:51 2nd

    As for the passing, not really. Both teams are throwing the football despite the rainy weather. Grastorf has looked a little bit better than Miles so far. I don’t know what it is about this rivalry but it seems to bring out the best in back-up quarterbacks.

11. presidents Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    10-7 Cortland… block punt for td 9 min left in 2nd

12. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 12:53 pm

    Blocked punt by the Dragons, touchdown Cortland.

    Freshman Cody Allen blocks an Ithaca punt, then freshmen Bill Smith recovers the ball and runs 10 yards into the end zone for a score.

    10-7 cortland, 9:00 2nd

13. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:02 pm

    Ithaca marched into Cortland territory on an amazing catch by Thomas Vossler (ala Terrell Owens-San Francisco 49ers playoff TD catch except he juggled it after the hit). But, a third-down drop by Brian Weverbaugh and a 4th-down stop by Cortland on an incomplete pass ended the drive.

    Cortland responded with a three-and-out and Ithaca takes over at its’ own 30.

    10-7 cortland, 5:02 2nd

14. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:06 pm

    DePauw takes the wind for the first quarter and will put its defense on the field. It’s coming out of the left-hand end zone at anywhere from 10-20 mph. Remains overcast and dry, with fans still piling into the stadium.

    As a reminder, this game is on HDNet — if you have a satellite HD package you may well find it. Should be a good one.

15. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    Evan Sobecki making DePauw regret putting its defense out there first. Hasn’t been stopped for under 5 yards since. Wabash in the red zone already.

16. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    And as I say that, on the eighth play of the first drive, Sobecki was stopped for a loss of 2.

17. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:13 pm

    Touchdown Ithaca.

    Brian Grastorf hits Kyle Crandall on a slant route at the 35-yard line and then he races down the field for a touchdown. Officially an 80-yard touchdown connection between Grastorf and Crandall. Second score of the game for Crandall.

    Ithaca 14 Cortland 10, 1:26 1st

18. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    Incomplete pass on third-and-9 sets up a 34-yard field goal attempt for Drew Oehler. Blocked. Picked up by the holder and carried for a loss back to the 28. Big stop for DePauw on the final series.

19. SeanRamblings Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    Thanks for the updates John. The Cortaca game is also being broadcast at http://www.wicb.org/.

20. Conrad Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:21 pm

    I am listening to K-Mac on our pregame show on WDEL/Wesley pregame. Good Job Keith!

21. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:22 pm

    DePauw big conversion on third down, might have gotten a generous spot to convert with two Spud Dick passes after a 1-yard run on first down.

    Jon Ellis nicely bumped a run outside on second-and-11 to get DePauw into Wabash territory.

    Hit Bryan Mulligan for a 14-yard gain. On third-and-6, Dick found tight end Mark Branigan at the Wabash 17.

    Fans still coming in here btw.

    Ellis bounces into an open hole again, down to the 6, first and goal DePauw.

22. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    Short gain on first down, loss of yardage on second for Ellis. False start back to the 11 on third down. Screen pass well short of the first down, bringing up a 25-yard field goal attempt for Jordan Havercamp.

    Which he hits. 3-0 DePauw, 2:33 1st.

23. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:29 pm

    Ithaca 14 Cortland 10 – HALF

    Extended half time at the Stadium because Cortland is holding a ceremony to honor its’ 1988 team that went undefeated in the regular season. The 1988 team won what was at the time billed as the “Upstate New York Game of the Century” between Cortland and Ithaca. Ithaca defeated Cortland in the playoff re-match en route to the national championship.

    Unofficial numbers courtesy of Live Stats.

    Ithaca
    Brian Grastorf 10×16, 178yds, 2TD
    Dan Ruggiero 12 rushes, 30 yards
    Kyle Crandall 4 catches, 112 yards, 2 TD

    Cortland
    Ray Miles 7×16, 41yards, 0TD
    Andrew Giuliano 8 rushes, 66 yards
    Eric Hajnos 3 catches, 30 yards

    Total Yards
    IC 221 Cortland 126

24. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:30 pm

    Spud Dick was 6-for-6 on the drive for 41 yards. Jon Ellis seven carries for 30 yards, but most of them on two carries.

    Steve Valdiserri just stepped in front of a telegraphed pass by Matt Hudson and returned it to the Wabash 12.

25. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:33 pm

    DIck just got saved when a telegraphed pass of his in the end zone was tipped by Chris Schweiggel and dropped by Derrin Slack. Catch by Brayden Dahlstrom on the next play gets first and goal from about five feet.

    Ellis gets nothing on first down.
    False start on the TE on second down pushes them back to the 7.
    End of the first quarter. 3-0 DePauw.

26. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    Dump-off pass nearly intercepted by Darryl Kennon — he can’t believe he dropped it, in fact.

    Time out DePauw on third-and-goal. And then a delay of game out of the timeout. I think there was some confusion because of the length of the timeout for TV … but the penalty stands.

    No matter. Chris Gabarra open in the end zone for six. 10-0 DePauw, 14:52 2nd.

27. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    End of the first quarter in Alfred.

    St. John Fisher 14 Alfred 7

28. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:42 pm

    As we look elsewhere on the big board — thanks John M. for that — Bridgewater with a lead on Catholic 7-6 in the first quarter. CNU leads Ferrum for the USAC bid 10-0 early in the second. Plymouth State up 33-16 on Maine Maritime at the half. Leb Val leads Lycoming. Delaware Valley leads Lycoming.

    And Matt Hudson throws another interception, underthrown ball with the wind behind him and Valdiserri picks off another. DePauw at its own 40.

29. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    Big catch by Mark Branigan — DePauw writer tells me they haven’t used the tight end much all year but he has a couple nice catches. Gain of 27.

    Big stop for Wabash brings up third-and-9 at the 21.

30. Conrad Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    LaGrange leads Huntingdon 7-0 9:42 to go in the second

31. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    First down to Chris Gasbarra at the 11.

32. Ron Boerger Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    Millsaps is having a funny day so far. At the end of the first quarter, they’ve outgained Birmingham-Southern 250-10 but lead only 10-7. The Majors have put the ball on the ground four times, losing two, and the Panthers got their score on an 87-yard kick return from David Langston to stay close. Given B-SCs total inability to move the ball (they just picked up their second first down of the day early in the second quarter), it shouldn’t stay close much longer.

33. Conrad Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:48 pm

    Millsaps 10, Birmingham-Southern 7, start of second

34. Conrad Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:49 pm

    Moravian 14, Muhlenberg 0, 9:45 in 2nd

    Could be a crazy day!

35. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:51 pm

    Not sure how Ellis stayed on his feet, but three or more Wabash players had a change to wrap him up after a short gain — instead he breaks loose to the 4.

    Ellis pushes forward to the 1 for a first down and goal.

    And Ellis gets in the end zone on first down. Another false start for DePauw on the PAT, and Havercamp is wide left on the second attempt. 16-0 9:30 2nd.

36. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:52 pm

    Thanks, Conrad, you’re the only source on LaGrange/Huntingdon scores here so I’m interested in as many as you can get.

37. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    Wabash had committed a personal foul on the TD. Kicking off from the 50, DePauw tried a pop-up kickoff and nearly came up with it, but Wabash starts at its own 15.

38. Conrad Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:54 pm

    Huntingdon ties it up 7-7, 8:00 in 2nd on a blocked punt.

    LC scoring drive was 9 plays 99 yards, LC RB Mario Wallace 12 carries for 112 yards already.

    ;

39. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:56 pm

    The skies have opened up again in cortland. The rain had stopped but it’s pouring now.

    cortland marches down the field on its’ first possession of the second half with a no-huddle offense and the running of Andrew Giuliano. Ithaca’s defense helped out with poor tackling. Ithaca with a key stop on 3rd and goal on a pass break-up on a slant pattern by corner Jason chier.

    Jeff Lang bangs home his second field goal of the day, a 22-yarder.

    Ithaca 14 cortland 13, 11:24 3rd

40. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 1:57 pm

    Big stop on third-and-short forces Wabash to punt after one first down. Good punt, though, hops over the receiver’s head and back to the DePauw 15.

41. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:05 pm

    Touchdown Ithaca. 21-13 Ithaca

    A 32-yard screen pass from Brian Grastorf to Dan Ruggiero. Ruggiero had great upfield blocking from his wide receivers and weaved through traffic to get into the end zone almost untouched. A 10-play, 71-yard drive for the Bombers.

    6:50 remaining in the third.

    In other good news for Ithaca fans, Alfred 23-14 over St. John Fisher, 3:21 left in the first half.

42. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    Sack on third-and-11 just short of midfield forces DePauw to punt. Clock rolling with 3:20.

43. D3Keith Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    Just getting situated really … Bridgewater is tied with Catholic, Ithaca is beating Cortland State, Rochester is beating Hobart, DePauw is beating Wabash.

    I love Week 11.

44. D3Keith Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    Oh, and Moravian up on Muhlenberg.

45. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:08 pm

    Wabash nearly fumbled the punt. Starts at its own 20.

    And Hudson throws his third interception, which Paul Gbur returns to the house. 22-0 pending the PAT.

46. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:08 pm

    Keith — the situation room is the best pace to get situated.

    PAT good for DePauw and it’s 23-0. Biggest deficit Wabash has faced this season, though that probably goes without saying.

47. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    So who is playing Wolf Blitzer?

48. Ron Boerger Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:10 pm

    Millsaps turns it over yet again deep in BSC territory, this time at the 4 and after a penalty the Panthers take over at their 1. Still 10-7 with a couple of minutes left in the first half, but BSC has driven back to near midfield for their most success offensively of the day.

49. Ralph Turner Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:10 pm

    Moravian 14, Muhlenberg 7, (at the half on the Scoreboard.)

50. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    Well, you’re John King. Maybe that makes me Wolf Blitzer. And Keith … dunno, you pick.

51. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:12 pm

    First takeaway of the game in cortland.

    cortland was driving at will but an overthrow by cortland quarterback Ray Miles is intercepted in the back of the end zone by Ithaca’s Jason chier.

    Ithaca takes over at its’ own 20, around three minutes to go in the half.

    As I type, Brian Grastorf, Ithaca’s quarterback makes a bad decision and is intercepted on a downfield pass into double coverage at the 50-yard line.

52. Gordon Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:12 pm

    Delaware Valley leads Albright 21-9 at the end of the first half. Three of the Aggies’ four drives ended in touchdowns.

    Leb Val and Lycoming are tied at 13 approaching halftime.

53. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    Wabash trying to salvage something of this first half. Got good field position off the kickoff, which was into the wind and started short because of a DePauw unsportsmanlike penalty on the TD.

54. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    Did I accidentally hit replay on my DVR? Ithaca’s Jason chier intercepts Ray Miles for a second-straight time in the end zone.

    Three turnovers in this game, all in the last few minutes.

55. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    Catholic trails Bridgewater 20-13 at the half. Montclair up on Kean 17-7 at the break.

56. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    HALF

    Alfred 23 St. John Fisher 14

57. Gordon Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:16 pm

    Del Val leads Albright 21-9, scoring touchdowns on its first three drives. Isgro throws two touchdowns and the Aggies have 248 yards of offense. Lycoming and Leb Val are tied at 13 in a see-saw game at the half.

58. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:17 pm

    Tarren Collins sniffs out a Wabash screen and breaks it up on third-and-10. Sets up a fourth-down decision here for Wabash. Stacy Crawford breaks up a pass in the end zone with 1:01 left in the half.

59. D3Keith Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:17 pm

    The Game is tied 7-7 at half. Bridgewater up 20-13 on Catholic

    Del Val pounding Albright 21-9.

    Did I mention how I feel about Week 11?

60. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:19 pm

    You might have — I hear ya!

61. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:19 pm

    Ithaca and cortland heading into the fourth quarter.

    Quick numbers check..
    Total offense – Ithaca 368, cortland 240

    Keep in mind, Ithaca is playing without its’ starting quarterback Dan Juvan and starting running back Thomas Begerstock.

62. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:20 pm

    Good reminder, John — lays serious doubt on Cortland defense heading into the playoffs, even if they win today.

63. D3Keith Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:20 pm

    Good thing for McGraw. I’m getting a ‘not enough bandwidth’ on Cortaca Jug, thwarting my three-rivalry-games-on-video-at-once plan.

    Though maybe that’s why there’s not enough bandwidth

64. D3Keith Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    Keith — the situation room is the best pace to get situated.

    Indeed. It’s why I’m here.

    lays serious doubt on Cortland defense heading into the playoffs, even if they win today.

    What then does the DePauw pummelage say about Wabash, man-on-the-scene?

65. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    DePauw punts. Wabash out of TOs with 0:38 left in the half ball on DePauw 35.

66. D3Keith Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:23 pm

    Plymouth State is in like Flynn, for anyone following closely. Up 30 with 10 mins to go. That’s another bid down, we almost have half a field!

67. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:24 pm

    Wabash complete to the 18 but short of a first down. Hudson spikes with 011 left.

68. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:25 pm

    Spencer Whitehead coming out for a field goal, 33-yard attempt and DePauw takes timeout.

69. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:25 pm

    Touchdown Ithaca.

    Brian Grastorf with a 1-yard quarterback sneak to cap off a 10-play, 80-yard drive. Ithaca’s offensive game-planning has been excellent as they have capitalized on lots of short throws by Grastorf who has now thrown for 264 yards.

    Ithaca 28-13, 1147 4th

70. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    Plymouth State is in: 46-16 win against Maine Maritime.

71. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:28 pm

    Whitehead misses wide right. Thoughts by some that Alex Fitch might’ve gotten a piece of this one too but we don’t agree.

72. Ralph Turner Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:31 pm

    LaGrange 5yd TD pass (Having static on the line did not hear the receiver).

    12:32, 3Q LaGrange leads 14-10

73. D3Keith Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    John, Pat and Gordon all with the ‘It was a dark-and-stormy-night leads up top. Nice.”

    From the Farmville area, Halftime looks really boring. I bet the tailgates (out of Penn Atlantic’s view) are hoppin’ though!

74. nathanshin Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:35 pm

    UW-Whitewater has taken a 14-0 first quarter lead over UW-Platteville. WW scores on 2 Levell Coppage rushing TD’s.

75. SeanRamblings Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    Another TD for Ithaca. 35-13!

76. Ralph Turner Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:38 pm

    KMUH — Moravian 14-7. Moravian forced to punt. Blocked by #41 CB Chris Hartsell. Returned for a TD. PAT Katz good. 5:33 3Q Tied at 14.

77. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:38 pm

    Ithaca forces cortland into a third turnover. Matt Dibble sacks a scrambling Ray Miles who fumbles the ball. John cirba recovers in cortland territory.

    Touchdown Ithaca, 35-13, 6:07 4th

    Brian Grastorf with another 1-yard quarterback sneak ends an eight-play, 35-yard drive.

    Grastorf 19×28, 274 yards, 3 TD’s passing, 2 TD’s rushing

78. Ralph Turner Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    WMUH — (Sorry about those call letters!) Moravian’s Sylvanius catch of 36 to the Mules 14.

    Moravian’s Ryan Rempe fumbles. Mules’ Chris Hartsell recovers the fumble at the Mules 12. 4:00 left 3Q. Tied at 14.

    Mules have run out to the Moravian 41.

79. Ron Boerger Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:45 pm

    Millsaps turns the ball over yet again on its first drive of the second half. Walter Arrington rips off a 34-yard run and Millsaps trails Birmingham-Southern 14-10.

80. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    Just a reminder, here, too, that DePauw gets the ball to start the second half. Despite the 23-0 lead on the scoreboard, the Tigers lead total yards only 184-130. They dominate time of possession (three picks will do that to you). Tigers 6-for-9 on third down.

81. Ron Boerger Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    Millsaps gets it right back – must have been a kick return, live stats don’t say – 17-14 Majors.

82. USee Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    North Central all over Elmhurst so far 21-7 in the 2nd quarter.

83. Ralph Turner Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    Moravian gets an INT on the Mule 40 yd line. Moravian ball 2 & 7 from the Mule 37 3Q 0:00 left. Tied at 14.

84. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    Chris Gasbarra knocked down by his own man at midfield after a 42-yard return and that’s where DePauw starts the third quarter. Going into the wind.

85. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    Bobby Kemp, No. 2 running back for Wabash, out for the game with a hip flexor.

86. nathanshin Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    Whitewater scores again…lead 21-0…INT on first play after kickoff…Whitewater inside Platteville territory at the 46.

    Stevens Point 7 La Crosse 0.

    both games 2 quarter.

87. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:57 pm

    Final – Ithaca 35 cortland 13

    Ithaca comes up with another interception on cortland’s final drive. Back-up Dan Pitcher was picked off in the end zone by Ithaca’s David Ahonen. cortland did not score an offensive touchdown in the game.

88. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    Alex Koors found in the front of the end zone for a 2-yard TD catch with 11:02 left in the first quarter. 30-0 DePauw with 11:02 in the third.

89. John McGraw Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    30-14 Alfred over St. John Fisher in the third quarter.

90. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    Evan Sobecki carried seven times for 33 yards on the first Wabash drive. He just got his ninth carry now, down 30-0.

91. Ralph Turner Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    Mule defense holds. Moravian punts. Touchback.
    Mules ball on the 20. 3rd down pass for FD to 34.
    Mules pass and run by Bushong to Moravian 49 FD.
    Mules pass incomplete that the Moravian fans thought was a completion to Bushong and fumble on 1st down. 11:00 4Q.
    (Tornado watch for the Lehigh Valley, seriously). 12yd pass for Mules to 37 FD.
    Mules run to the 26, FD.
    Mules run for 3 to the 23. Incomplete pass. False start by Mules; back to 28. (11th penalty for the day.) 8:47 left. Time out Mules. 3rd and 12.Mules offense have not been inside the 20 in the game.

92. nathanshin Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    Aaron Rusch scores on 45 yard pass play from Jeff Donovan.

    Whitewater 28 Platteville 0

    2:58 before half

93. neil Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    not a bad game …Bombers 9 & 1

94. Ralph Turner Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    Mules lose 2, 4th and 14. 47 yd FG into the wind by Michael Katz (missed from 43 yds earlier). Fg attempt is well short. Moarvian takes over at the 37. Tied at 14.

    Moravian — Rempe no gain. Mules’ Cameron Ahouse gets an INT on the tip McDonough. Mules ball at the Moravian 40. 8:00, Tied at 14.

95. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 3:07 pm

    Matt Hudson hit h-back Brock Graham for a big reception and scrambled into the end zone to get Wabash on the board with 7:46 left in the third. 30-7.

96. Ron Boerger Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 3:08 pm

    Birmingham Southern gets their SIXTH turnover of the day when Micah Baker picks off Juan Joseph at the BSC 19. Millsaps clings to a 17-14 lead as the fourth quarter gets underway.

97. budcrew08 Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    any possible way MUC isn’t no. 1 in the East?

98. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    Big change of momentum here in Crawfordsville, as DePauw QB Spud Dick was hit and the ball popped losse, recovered by Wabash at the Tigers 39.

99. Pat Coleman Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 3:11 pm

    St. John’s leads Carleton 7-0 at the half.

100. Ralph Turner Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:12 pm

     Mules run for 1; lose 3 on a run; Santagato (QB) runs for 5; 4th and 7 on the 37, 6:00 4Q. 8yd yd pass to DeRisi. FD.
     DeLuca runs to 22. DeLuca runs to the 18. FD. 4:41 left. DeLuca 18yd TD run 4:13 left. PAT by Katz good Muhlemberg 21-14.

101. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:13 pm

     Two turnovers each way there — Carleton picked off SJU twice in the end zone.

102. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:14 pm

     Budcrew — I’d have to say it seems unlikely. Based on current scores (acknowledging that Wabash is rallying here), Mount Union in the East, Millsaps in the South, North Central in the North and Willamette in the West.

103. Ron Boerger Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:15 pm

     Millsaps gets a turnover of their own when Marcus Harris picks off BSC QB Thigpen and returns it 61 yards for a TD. Millsaps 24, BSC 14, 12:16 to play.

104. nathanshin Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:16 pm

     Platteville gets on the scoreboard one minute before the end of the half…but Whitewater takes a 28-7 lead into half.

105. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:16 pm

     And Wabash cashes in on the turnover, with Sobecki squeezing into the end zone with 3:03 left in the third. PAT makes it 30-14.

106. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:17 pm

     Big play on that possession was a pass interference penalty on DePauw MLB Tarren Collins — set up Wabash at the DePauw 15. Was a six-play, 39-yard drive.

107. budcrew08 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:17 pm

     i think that stinks. But c’est la vie.

108. John McGraw Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:19 pm

     Alfred 30 St. John Fisher 17
     13:22, 4th Quarter

109. Ralph Turner Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:20 pm

     Moravian — Ryan Rempe runs 80 yds to the Mules 12. FD. Run to the 5. No gain on 2nd down. 3 & 3 from the Mule 5; Rempe held to 1-yd gain. (Rempe’s long run to the 12 was stopped by Mules’ Chris Hartsell.) 4th and 2. Cameron Ahouse deflects the pass attempt. Ball goes over. Mule ball 1:23 left. Mules lead 21-14.

110. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:21 pm

     RPI trailing by nine with five minutes left and just threw an interception, also helping the Pool C decisions.

111. Ralph Turner Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

     Mules’ John DeLuca fumbles and Moravian recovers at the Mule 10. (Why didn’t Muhlenberg take a knee.) 1:10 Moravian ball.

112. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

     Gotta deserve a top seed, budcrew. They aren’t just handed out.

113. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:23 pm

     End of the third quarter here. DePauw driving behind some fine runs by Ellis. They get the wind here in the fourth.

114. Ralph Turner Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:25 pm

     Moravian runs to the 7. 2nd down at the 7 (sic). Incomplete pass. 3 & goal at the 7 for Moravian. 1:01 left. Pass interference in the end zone.

     FD ball on the 2 yd line, Moravian 0:57 left.

     Rempe up the middle for the TD; 2 yds. 0:54. PAT Good. Tied at 21!

115. cwru70 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:26 pm

     Over two hours and just starting 4Q?

116. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:27 pm

     Fourth-and-3 coming up for DePauw from the Wabash 25. It would be a 42-yard field goal with the wind at the kicker’s back.

117. cwru70 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:28 pm

     Oh, I forgot game on tv! : (

118. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:28 pm

     Havercamp kick good. 33-14 13:19 4th. Big momentum saver for DePauw.

119. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:29 pm

     Yes, 70, definitely part of it.

120. Ron Boerger Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:29 pm

     Millsaps finally putting Birmingham-Southern away, now up 31-14, 3:18 to play. Seven turnovers today, have to do better next week!

121. cwru70 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:31 pm

     For Pool B watchers CWRU 17-0

122. cwru70 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:31 pm

     That’s a final.

123. Ralph Turner Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:33 pm

     Mules — Kickoff return to their 30. 0:47 left. 1& 10 Incomplete. 0:43 Santagato passes to DeRisi at Moravian 44. 0:33. Mules use 2nd timeout (Moravian has not time outs.)
     FD at the Moravian 44 — Incomplete 0:31; DeLuca runs to the 40. 0:22; 3 & 6 Mules use last time out. Santagato to Caporoso 7yd completion to the 33. FD

     1 & 10 — INT by Moravian’s Morrissey at the 38. 0:11 4Q. Tied at 21.

124. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:34 pm

     Hobart up 10-7 with 1:01 left. RPI trailing 23-21 with just under three minutes left. Hobart is in with a win OR an RPI loss. RPI is definitely out with a loss.

125. Ralph Turner Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:35 pm

     Moravian at their own 36. Hail Mary. Deflected by Chris Hartsell 0:03. Moravian takes a knee. Tied at 21.

126. John McGraw Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:36 pm

     Alfred 30 Fisher 17, 4th quarter, around 430 to go

     St. John Fisher driving with a two-minute offense.

127. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:36 pm

     Wabash with a nice drive, Hudson completing a bunch of medium range passes. Stopped on third down. STOPPED ON FOURTH DOWN. Hudson had daylight in front of him to the end zone and linebacker Kyle Sherer came up with a on-handed trip-up from the ground to fell Hudson. DePauw ball 10:52 left.

128. Ralph Turner Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

     Sorry! Gotta leave the computer and go to work!

     Can’t stop babies!

129. John McGraw Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

     Make that 30-24 Alfred, 4:37 left.

130. dcfbguy Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:38 pm

     Hobart wins a sloppy one and the LL 10-7…

131. Gordon Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:38 pm

     Del Val rolls over Albright 34-9. The key play is a fake field goal where Albright’s holder tries to pitch the ball to the kicker down 21-9. Chad Peterman intercepts it for Del Val and returns it for the touchdown.

     Lycoming intercepts Leb Val and returns it for a touchdown themselves, leading 23-15 with under two left. If Lyco holds, they are in to the NCAA tournament.

132. labart96 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:40 pm

     whew. ugly game on the quagmire/boz, but a win’s a win. all the credit in the world to sr qb and capt rich doyle taking over the game and playing with a separated shoulder.

133. D3Keith Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:41 pm

     Well,
     That was a huge waste of time trying to watch The Game on Penn Atlantic and Cortaca on whoever. On computers where I’ve previously never had a problem watching audio I got basically … a picture that was way behind udpates I was getting here and repeated itself when it got to the end of its rope.

     I don’t know if I overloaded my network or what, but basically anything but D3football.com today has been a big waste of time.

     Thought I’d share.

     I’m going to play with my kids. I’ll check scores and The Dose from my iPhone.

134. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:41 pm

     Attendance here today: 11,423.

135. D3Keith Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:42 pm

     Can’t stop babies

     Such is life.

     I’m rather frustrated myself.

     Clearly I meant “watching video” though. Watching audio is really difficult!

136. Gordon Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:43 pm

     Lycoming stops Leb Val on fourth and one, takes a knee and clinches the MAC’s automatic bid. Del Val, Albright and Lycoming share the title but the Warriors have head-to-head wins against both.

137. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:43 pm

     Bridgewater is kneeling down, up 37-26 with under two minutes.

138. dcfbguy Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:44 pm

     RPI is upset by Merchant Marine… Hobart wins the LL outright

139. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:44 pm

     CNU beats Ferrum to win the USA South, 13-10.

140. cwru70 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:44 pm

     Kean bets Montclair S. 21-17 Wooster beats Wittenberg.

141. D3Keith Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:47 pm

     any possible way MUC isn’t no. 1 in the East?

     Sure, if they’re needed to be the 1 in the North. A Wabash loss and a North Central loss or move West.

     Also if Muhlenberg pulls it out, they could be a 1 in the East.

     There have been 1-loss No. 1 seeds before, I think. Then everybody’s back in it.

     It’s rare though. (Lycoming 8-1, 2003 South; Rowan 8-2, 2004 East … maybe non-div losses though)

142. nathanshin Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

     Whitewater’s Jeff Schebler sets the FG career mark with a 36 yarder.

     Warhawks up lead to 31-…opening minutes of 3rd quarter.

143. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

     Macon with a lead on Hampden-Sydney late, up 10 after a fumble return for a touchdown.

144. budcrew08 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

     So the East probably has 2 or 3 teams imported. My worst d3 nightmare.

145. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

     With Catholic losing, Randolph-Macon is in if it hangs on.

146. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:51 pm

     budcrew — you need to stop living in 1998.

147. budcrew08 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:51 pm

     Keith: I hope that MUC isn’t imported, but I understand the whole “pick the best 4 and work the brackets around them” deal. I guess having MUC in the East is the region’s penance for its parity, apparently.

148. nathanshin Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:52 pm

     …that’s 31-7 Whitewater…

149. cwru70 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:53 pm

     Moravian wins in OT

150. Saxons52 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:53 pm

     Alfred blocks the PAT with less than 2 minutes left, it’s 30-30.

151. Saxons52 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:57 pm

     SJF-AU going into OT.

152. budcrew08 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 3:58 pm

     saxons: holy crow. Fisher-Alfred going to OT.

153. adamsjh Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:00 pm

     Millsaps pulls away late to win 31-14. Ugly game for the Majors.

154. Saxons52 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:05 pm

     SJF gets 3 on theor first possession; 33-30 in OT.

155. Saxons52 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:07 pm

     LOL… AU gets the TD as I was typing that last comment. Saxons win 36-33.

     Go Saxons!

156. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:07 pm

     Final in Crawfordsville: 36-14 Wabash. I know the site is going a little haywire so please take it easy on the refresh button.

157. budcrew08 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:08 pm

     trevor bork td catch after a fisher fg… au wins 36-33

158. D3Keith Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:22 pm

     Great. Bridgewater beats Catholic, Macon comes back to beat Sydney (I had a feeling this was the year since they’d started playing well of late) and I didn’t get to see it.

     Wonderful!

     Hi four-loss playoff team!

159. D3Keith Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:26 pm

     Wow, SJF got bumped too. So Ithaca doubled up.

     Wait, every rivalry game was an upset.
     Ithaca > Cortland State
     DePauw > Wabash
     R-MC > H-SC
     Moravian > Muhlenberg.

     I wonder if Hanover beat Franklin too.

     At least I had my trusty D3football.com to follow it all.

     Voting in this week’s poll / not easy = same.

160. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:31 pm

     Carleton ended a big drive with a field goal and leads St. John’s 10-7 with 50 seconds left.

161. D3Keith Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:35 pm

     Good Lord. The carnage continues.

     Kean rallied to beat Montclair State

     This means Ithaca is out of Pool C by way of Pool A, Montclair State, Hampden-Sydney are out by way of defeat.

     Maybe it gets so deep two-loss teams start thinking they’re back in the mix … but I don’t think it should come to that. W&J is happy I guess. RPI. I guess we’ll have to do the two-loss team research though.

     Cortland State & Muhlenberg blew chances at No. 1 seeds.

     Maybe Willamette West, NC North, MUC East and Millsaps south … and that wasn’t pretty.

     Otterbein needed OT.

     Lycoming is in, thanks to Del Val whooping up on Albright.

     Just typing/thinking out loud here.

162. Saxons52 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:36 pm

     I have a feeling that SJ-F is going to replaying that blocked PAT in their heads all winter.

163. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:37 pm

     And three plays later, SJU is in the end zone, up 14-10 with 16 seconds to go.

164. mille125 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:39 pm

     A two loss team may get into Pool C

165. cwru70 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:40 pm

     Is there a gremilin in the scoreboard or did they move the Regent’s Cup to the afternoon?

166. mille125 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

     If Redlands, RPI, UW Whitewater, or UW Stephens Pointe loses then a two loss team will move into Pool C. Pat or Keith, who do you think should be worthy?

167. cwru70 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:45 pm

     Now I see what has fooled someone. They changed the teams on Frostburg’s live stats but left up the Apprentice score.

168. mille125 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:45 pm

     my pool c right now looks like this

     Hardin Simmons
     UW Whitewater
     Redlands
     Wash and Jeff
     Otterbein
     RPI

169. presidents Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:45 pm

     with W&J pounding Waynesburg 42-9 and all the teams losing today does this maybe sneak them in somewhere?

170. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 4:51 pm

     Presidents: They’re looking a lot better, I’ll say that.

171. Pat Coleman Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 5:11 pm

     If you were harboring any thoughts about Northwestern, stop. St. Thomas 41-0 F.

172. mille125 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 5:11 pm

     WOW…..RPI just lost to Merchant Marine….that means that a two loss team will be in the field as a Pool C choice. The selection committe has a very very tough job.

173. mille125 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 5:14 pm

     when looking at the two loss teams, I would think that Hartwick, Rowan, and Wooster would be the cream of the crop. Without looking closely at the numbers I think that Hartwick would seem to be the choice. What do you think Pat and Keith?

174. Ralph Turner Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 5:16 pm

     I hope that Redlands can get in as a Pool C bid.

     What chaos!

     Very pleased down here in the ASC.

     Thank you Moravian! That is a big help! I have to believe that Millsaps and UMHB vault into 1st and 2nd seed.

     Good job, Bridgewater and RandyMac!

     LaGrange gets the award for the biggest turn-around of the season and is probably rewarded with a trip west.

     Thank you DePauw! The Wabash OWP/OOWP contribution to the SCAC is a big help.

     CNU and Wesley can now have that game that was canceled! I think that they would rather play it in November than September!

     Do we see #4-seed HSU go to #2-seed UMHB?

175. Ralph Turner Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 5:17 pm

     Doesn’t the Trinity loss at Centre last week loom large now!

176. mille125 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 5:25 pm

     also when looking at two loss teams….

     what about depauw and moravian who had big wins..

     what about Johns Hopkins?

     Do any of the teams that lost today get consideration (ie Montclair, etc).

     It will be interesting

177. mille125 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 5:26 pm

     Ralph,

     I think Redlands has it clinched if they win

178. D3Keith Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 5:35 pm

     W&J is happy I guess. RPI.

     Hadn’t seen the RPI loss to USMMA when I posted this.

     Wow. 23-21 to a 2-7 team.

     The lack of clutch today is epic.

     Dream scenario for W&J, Curry, et. al. is in effect.

179. D3Keith Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 5:37 pm

     Redlands too. Thanks Ralph.

     LaGrange is in … are they a flight to anywhere? I assume yes, but it would be nice if the Texas twosome could get broken up.

     Oh wait, LaGrange to Millsaps, UMHB/HSU, huh? Boo.

     Unless they mix and match those, but UMHB and Millsaps are the ones within distance and they are the high seeds/home games.

     Oh well, I’ll worry tomorrow.

180. D3RS Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 5:43 pm

     With the Wabash loss today, could Trine possibly get as high as a two seed?

181. D3Keith Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 5:47 pm

     Oh, and Pool C Redlands would have to go somewhere too.

     Maybe Redlands to Willamette, HSU to Oxy, LaG to Millsaps and a random flier to UMHB

     Yeah, not happening.

     Later on …

182. D3Keith Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 5:49 pm

     With the Wabash loss today, could Trine possibly get as high as a two seed?

     Off top, I doubt it, but it depends where the 1 seeds end up. Certainly MUC and NC are higher-ranked North Region teams, but if one or both becomes a one elsewhere, then maybe.

     Stay tuned for the Pat/Gordon analysis later tonight. That’ll run through all the scenarios as the committee would and give spot-on insight.

183. DrPaleoMD Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 6:06 pm

     With U of St. Thomas crushing Northwestern 41 – 0 and the fact they beat Carlton, had the win stolen from them by a “verified replay” touchdown win over St. Johns and lastly a DIII Record 6 overtime loss to the Ole’s wouldn’t you think they might have a long/hard look by the selection committee for a AL berth?

184. cwru70 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 6:20 pm

     Trine ranked above CWRU is a crock!

185. cwru70 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 6:26 pm

     Don’t look now Redlands is behind 7.

186. D3RS Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 6:42 pm

     cwru,

     Don’t underestimate Trine. I am not sure how many teams in the D3 can say that they control the line as well as Trine on both sides of the ball. Rush D ranked #2 (behind MUC) with only 51.1 yds/game and Rush O avg 191 yds/game. Those kind of stats don’t exactly scream crock?

187. Ron Boerger Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 6:45 pm

     Big Cal Lu INT deep in their own territory, 1:10 left with Redlands trailing, 3rd and long.

188. Ron Boerger Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 6:52 pm

     Redlands gets the ball back and drives to the Cal Lu 40 but runs out of time.

189. Conrad Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 6:53 pm

     Salisbury needs to get a look as a Pool C two-loss team Too!!

190. cwru70 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 7:05 pm

     But two one-point wins over two-win teams do yell crock!

     If a two loss team makes it shouldn’t it be Cal Lu whose two losses are to undefeated teams?

191. Ron Boerger Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

     Speaking of two loss teams, what about DePauw who has a dominant win against a (former) top-five opponent?

192. DIIIfootballfan Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 8:52 pm

     I’m very curious about how today’s results will impact the NCAA regional rankings, and how those rankings might affect selections.

     In the South region, where the 7th ranked team in the region was also considered on the bubble for the NCAA tourney, the 2nd, 5th, and 6th regionally ranked teams all lost. And so did the 8th ranked team. Does this help Washington & Jefferson *and* Salisbury?

     In the East region, the 1st, 3rd, and 5th ranked teams all lost, which may not represent that huge of a shake up when all is told, considering most folks here seemed to believe the #3 team was on the bubble before any games were played today.

193. mille125 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 8:54 pm

     pool c

     hardin simmons
     curry
     wash and jeff
     UW whitewater
     Otterbein

     Who gets last spot? I think that it is hartwick, rowan, or wooster. Depauw, Cal Luth, and Moravian have a claim with their play today. It is going to be interesting.

194. grizfanbill Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 11:27 pm

     Don’t worry about the Grizzlies! They took care of their business with a dominating shutout of Hanover by the score of 34-0 in the wind and rain at Faught Stadium to retain the Victory Bell. The conditions were awful, but the Grizzlies held Hanover to 1 yard rushing for the entire game….1 yard!! My guess is with Depauw beating Wabash, Franlin likely gets a rematch with Trine.

195. labart96 Says:
     November 15th, 2008 at 11:47 pm

     The newly elected Commander in Chief has the right idea:

     NEW YORK – It’s not exactly at the top of his agenda, but President-elect Barack Obama says there should be a college football playoff to determine a [BCS] national champion. In fact, he knows exactly what he wants – an eight-team playoff.

     In an interview with “60 Minutes,” Obama addresses a subject college football fans have debated for many years, and says he will use his influence to create such a system.

     “If you’ve got a bunch of teams who play throughout the season, and many of them have one loss or two losses, there’s no clear decisive winner. We should be creating a playoff system,” he tells CBS’ Steve Kroft in an interview to be broadcast Sunday.

     According to Obama’s proposed system, eight teams would play over three rounds to settle the national champion.

     “It would add three extra weeks to the season,” he said at the conclusion of a wide-ranging interview. “You could trim back on the regular season. I don’t know any serious fan of college football who has disagreed with me on this. So, I’m going to throw my weight around a little bit. I think it’s the right thing to do.”

196. bleedpurple Says:
     November 16th, 2008 at 12:31 am

     Fully admitting I have no idea of the nuances involved in the selection process (or even the actual criteria for that matter). Here are my picks for the field:

     East Region
     1. Mount Union
     2. Ithaca
     3. Hobart
     4. Cortland State
     5. Hartwick
     6. Plymouth State
     7. Curry
     8. Lycoming

     North Region:
     1. North Central
     2. Trine
     3. Muhlenberg
     4. Case Western Reserve
     5. Otterbein
     6. Wabash
     7. Franklin
     8. Thomas More

     South:
     1. Millsaps
     2. Mary Hardin-Baylor
     3. Hardin-Simmons
     4. Washington and Jefferson
     5. Wesley
     6. Christopher Newport
     7. LaGrange
     8. Randolph Mason

     West:
     1. Willamette
     2. Occidental
     3. Monmouth
     4. Wisconsin Stevens Point
     5. Wisconsin Whitewater
     6. Aurora
     7. St. John’s
     8. Wartburg

197. SaintsFAN Says:
     November 16th, 2008 at 1:58 am

     I don’t think Randolph Mason has played enough Division III teams to be eligible for the Playoffs. I’m pretty sure they aren’t even being discussed tonight.

     Seriously though, this is going to be a fun, fun Sunday… following a crazy, crazy Saturday.

198. bleedpurple Says:
     November 16th, 2008 at 6:41 am

     Good point Saints fan:

     Randolph- MACON.

     My apologies to Yellow Jacket backers everywhere!

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