Playoffs

[OldHare]

Re: Playoffs

Maybe I'm just being snoody, but why don't season ticket holders get first crack at away game tickets, after the parents? I realize it is a quick turnaround for ticket sales during the playoffs, but even a 2-3 hour window for season ticket holders to call in and order tickets before the general public should suffice.

You would think that would be an added *bonus* for having season tickets.



I'm thinking of a potential matchup with NDSU in Fargo, in particular.

Last year the tickets at Fargo were sold to season ticket holders first.

[TK22867]

Re: Playoffs

Seems like a game against Montana could get out of hand quickly with the way or secondary plays.

That's right. Pick 6's all day!

[jackmd]

Re: Playoffs

Jacks are in if they win and may get a home game, don't count them out for that. Not sure how competitive the bid will be, I don't know how motivated the AD is to host another game after the relative lack of interest last year. YSU has to be thinking they need a win too. Their resume is weak despite the 8 W's so far.

Lose a close game and Jacks are probably out. There is an outside chance that the power rankings will put SDSU in position to get an at-large but the East coast bias that is so prevalent at the FCS level will all but guarantee that a 7-5 team from the midwest will be left out for a more traditional east of the Mississippi FCS program.

So, win and play on (or off) or lose and go home for the years.

[jacksfan29]

Re: Playoffs

This is not the 2009 version of Montana. Very different coach, very different team, very different talent level.

Seems like a game against Montana could get out of hand quickly with the way or secondary plays.

[jackmd]

Re: Playoffs

Playoff selection show tomorrow morning. I gotta work so I will DVR it.

This year’s 24 team playoff field will be announced live on ESPNU this Sunday, November 24th at 10:30 am CT, during the FCS Playoff Selection Show.

[TailGatr]

Re: Playoffs

Please Selection Committee, give me 1 more chance to TAILGATE at home!!!!!

[jackmd]

Re: Playoffs

Here is a link outlining the selection process and principles:

http://www.ncaa.com/fcs-selections-101

[jack power]

Re: Playoffs

YSU has to be very worried.... 3 losses to close the season and the last one a blowout

[YanktonJack7]

Re: Playoffs

YSU has to be very worried.... 3 losses to close the season and the last one a blowout

They may be 8-4, but after playing a cream puff non-conference schedule, they don't look anything close to a playoff team.

[sfjacksfan99]

Re: Playoffs

Illinois State went to App St and then to the opposite end of the country in EWU the next week last year. So unpredictable. If SDSU even broke even last year I would hope the same, if not slightly larger bid went in for this year. I think we're going to Brookings next weekend. Just a gut feeling.

[jackmd]

Re: Playoffs

The teams awarded the top eight seeds shall receive a first round bye and are placed
in the appropriate positions in the bracket (Nos. 1, 8, 4 and 5 in the upper half; Nos. 2,
7, 3 and 6 in the lower half).

b. The remaining 16 teams will play first round games and will be paired according to
geographic proximity and then placed into the bracket according to geographic
proximity of the top eight seeds previously placed into the bracket.

c. The NCAA mileage threshold for mandatory team travel via ground is 400 miles.

d. Teams from the same conference will not be paired for first-round games or for
second round games when both teams are playing their first games of the
championship (except for teams from the same conference that did not play against
each other during the regular season; such teams may play each other in the
first/second round).

Site Selection for Preliminary Round Games
The following criteria, as outlined in NCAA Bylaw 31.1.3.2.1, are to be used in the evaluation of
sites for all competition in NCAA championships:
1. Quality and availability of the facility and other necessary accommodations;
2. Revenue potential (e.g., a financial guarantee or guideline that ensures fiscal responsibility
and is appropriate for the particular event, as recommended by the governing sports
committee and approved by the Division I Championships/Sports Management Cabinet);
3. Attendance history and potential;
4. Geographical location; and
5. Championships operating costs.
The following additional criteria will be followed:
6. The committee will consider previous crowd-control measures and crowd behavior of the
prospective host institution (regardless of seed).
7. Prospective host institutions must submit the following minimum financial guarantees,
which shall be 75 percent of the estimated net receipts as submitted on the proposed
budget:
First Round -- $30,000
Second Round -- $30,000
Quarterfinals -- $40,000
Semifinals -- $50,000
8. Proposed budgets will not be provided to the committee until the 24 championship teams
have been determined and paired.
9. If the minimum guarantees are met, the committee will award playoff sites to the higherseeded
teams.

[RabbitObsessed]

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They may be 8-4, but after playing a cream puff non-conference schedule, they don't look anything close to a playoff team.

Disagree. Look a lot like Eastern Illinois last year

[jackmd]

Re: Playoffs

They may be 8-4, but after playing a cream puff non-conference schedule, they don't look anything close to a playoff team.

This is very true. I think YSU gets left out, not enough quality wins. Jackrabbits have 8 wins and are in a 4 way tie for second in the MVFC with losses to 2 of the 3 teams they are tied with. SIU only has 6 DI wins and Missouri State is 5-7 overall. The Jacks will get 1 of the 13 at-large bids and may get a home game. It will largely depend upon the other at-large teams and the geography of the top 8 seeds.

[jack power]

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They may be 8-4, but after playing a cream puff non-conference schedule, they don't look anything close to a playoff team.

Yep. Their best win was a 1 pt. squeaker over SIU.

[SDSUAlum08]

Re: Playoffs

And no one thought they had a chance. I told you all!