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I posted this link under a different thread. I think the topic of bracketology in the FCS and how it pertains to this years SDSU team deserves it own thread. If you have any questions about the rules or principles that guide selection go here:
http://www.ncaa.com/fcs-selections-101
This link has been provided by others and shows a mock bracket from 11/16
http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/...l/bracketology
What it comes down to is 11 automatic bids, 13 at large, 8 seeded teams (seeded teams can be autobids or at-large) with byes and 16 teams slated to play first round games. FCS considers multiple factors when selecting teams. Number of DI wins IS NOT one of the rules. Regional influence has the potential to greatly influence the vote. I don't know which individuals represent our region but it greatly matters if they are MVFC supporters or if the are Big Sky or otherwise.
I don't see any possible way the Jackrabbits aren't included in the 13 at-large. 8-4 overall, 5-3 for 2nd place tie in MVFC, 2 wins over playoff teams with a loss to #1 NDSU and to the Huskers. Jackrabbits should finish in the top 15 if not top 10 in the polls with fewer than 13 at large teams ahead of the Jackrabbits in the polls. This site includes some rankings have uncertain relevance, strength of schedule, competitive rankings and point margin:
http://therank.net/cfb/ncaa/fcs/schedule/
Where we play and who we play is where the regional influence will have the greatest impact. Hosting is based on several factors some of which can be controlled and some that cannot. First round games are sheduled based on regional interest and travel with the only rule being that teams from the same conference that have played during the regular season will not play in the 1st round. The voice for the MVFC, SDSU, NDSU, YSU and UNI has to be a strong advocate. I have no idea who that is, how that is decided and what history there is.
I'm just crazy enough to think the Jackrabbits deserve consideration for a 7 or 8 seed. Close in conferences losses to SIU and Missouri St with the 2 wins over playoff teams is a pretty strong resume. Does the dominant victory over EIU in the playoffs last year get consideration? I don't think seeds should go to autobid teams or at large teams from non-scholarship conferences that are much weaker than the MVFC. I don't think they usually do. Hoping for a home playoff game next Saturday. See you all at CAS.
http://www.ncaa.com/fcs-selections-101
This link has been provided by others and shows a mock bracket from 11/16
http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/...l/bracketology
What it comes down to is 11 automatic bids, 13 at large, 8 seeded teams (seeded teams can be autobids or at-large) with byes and 16 teams slated to play first round games. FCS considers multiple factors when selecting teams. Number of DI wins IS NOT one of the rules. Regional influence has the potential to greatly influence the vote. I don't know which individuals represent our region but it greatly matters if they are MVFC supporters or if the are Big Sky or otherwise.
I don't see any possible way the Jackrabbits aren't included in the 13 at-large. 8-4 overall, 5-3 for 2nd place tie in MVFC, 2 wins over playoff teams with a loss to #1 NDSU and to the Huskers. Jackrabbits should finish in the top 15 if not top 10 in the polls with fewer than 13 at large teams ahead of the Jackrabbits in the polls. This site includes some rankings have uncertain relevance, strength of schedule, competitive rankings and point margin:
http://therank.net/cfb/ncaa/fcs/schedule/
Where we play and who we play is where the regional influence will have the greatest impact. Hosting is based on several factors some of which can be controlled and some that cannot. First round games are sheduled based on regional interest and travel with the only rule being that teams from the same conference that have played during the regular season will not play in the 1st round. The voice for the MVFC, SDSU, NDSU, YSU and UNI has to be a strong advocate. I have no idea who that is, how that is decided and what history there is.
I'm just crazy enough to think the Jackrabbits deserve consideration for a 7 or 8 seed. Close in conferences losses to SIU and Missouri St with the 2 wins over playoff teams is a pretty strong resume. Does the dominant victory over EIU in the playoffs last year get consideration? I don't think seeds should go to autobid teams or at large teams from non-scholarship conferences that are much weaker than the MVFC. I don't think they usually do. Hoping for a home playoff game next Saturday. See you all at CAS.
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