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       #Post#: 19849--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2017 Regular Season Finale - @ Maine -  12PM
   DIR By: NoVA_Seawolf
       Date: November 14, 2017, 9:57 am
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       --- Quote from: Chairman of the Board link ---
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       > im leaning towards CAA banner because of the reason i posted
       in the other thread.  there is a geographic component to
       seeding, so it's possibly completely variable who may play
       anyway.
       >
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       There's a geographic component, but a bye is a bye. We'd likely
       be looking at playing the winner of a CAA vs Patriot/NEC first
       round game anyhow. Like an Elon vs Lehigh type of game. Remember
       Elon winning this weekend means they'd be taking away a seed
       that would likely go to us if we win and Southern Utah/South
       Dakota loses.
       #Post#: 19850--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2017 Regular Season Finale - @ Maine -  12PM
   DIR By: Chairman of the Board
       Date: November 14, 2017, 10:00 am
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       i meant other than the bye, but yes.  my point is it's not as if
       1 plays 16, and 2 plays 15, full stop.  it's possible that 2
       plays 12 in a given year, because of mileage.
       #Post#: 19854--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2017 Regular Season Finale - @ Maine -  12PM
   DIR By: NoVA_Seawolf
       Date: November 14, 2017, 12:29 pm
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       --- Quote from: Chairman of the Board link ---
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       > i meant other than the bye, but yes.  my point is it's not as
       if 1 plays 16, and 2 plays 15, full stop.  it's possible that 2
       plays 12 in a given year, because of mileage.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Absolutely. I think that's utter bullcrap and that needs to
       change, but it's just the way the FCS playoffs currently are.
       #Post#: 19855--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2017 Regular Season Finale - @ Maine -  12PM
   DIR By: ecasadoSBU
       Date: November 14, 2017, 1:12 pm
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       --- Quote from: Chairman of the Board link ---
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       > im leaning towards CAA banner because of the reason i posted
       in the other thread.  there is a geographic component to
       seeding, so it's possibly completely variable who may play
       anyway.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       The bye week is a big deal. Getting that needed two week break
       is huge if you want success in the playoffs. Has anyone won the
       Championship without the Bye week? I haven't looked into it
       myself, but from the AGS board I saw multiple posters say that
       no one has pulled it off yet. I know we may not go deep in the
       playoffs but Its favorable nonetheless
       Its good being able to tell your recruits that you compete at a
       high level and can make it deep into the playoffs.\
       EDIT: Just saw your second post about the geographic
       implications. You are right. The way the FCS does it it's kinda
       crappy. The try to keep it regional to save on costs... The FCS
       doesn't draw too many fans to make up for the costs.
       #Post#: 19856--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2017 Regular Season Finale - @ Maine -  12PM
   DIR By: Chairman of the Board
       Date: November 14, 2017, 1:12 pm
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       yep.  same with lacrosse.  we all know the N$AA is about money.
       and travelling with teams = money.
       #Post#: 19857--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2017 Regular Season Finale - @ Maine -  12PM
   DIR By: NoVA_Seawolf
       Date: November 14, 2017, 2:47 pm
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       It's so dumb though. If you're good enough to make it to the
       playoffs, you probably give enough of a damn about athletics to
       be able to afford another plane ride or two so your teams can
       compete. These are D1 institutions after all, many of them state
       flagships. D2 or D3 going regional I understand, but D1 should
       be seeded in descending order regardless of where they are. If
       that means San Diego having to fly to Harrisonburg to play JMU,
       then so be it. They already fly their team all over the country
       in the Pioneer league anyway. Geography should only be a
       component if the teams are very comparable in strength.
       #Post#: 19858--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2017 Regular Season Finale - @ Maine -  12PM
   DIR By: Grownman
       Date: November 14, 2017, 3:09 pm
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       Go SB.     Reality check this team should be 10-0 and now they
       have to go play Maine coaches we need a game plan this is not
       pop Warner these young men are not in high school and you can't
       keep running those same play's for the last 3 years  ive been
       following this team you coaches went from 5 play's to 7 thats
       not going to work you are about to go up against the best so you
       need to play your best for example #3 good punt returner why is
       he not returning kickoffs  your running back 21 who wears that C
       on his jersey please explain to us what that C stands for. your
       tightens how could you coaches get mad at these guy when they
       drop passes. they don't get the ball thrown there way in
       practice go figure Coach P i also noticed in your 100 yard walks
       that you never mention that DEFENSE.  the liegon of wolf's.
       PEOPLE. Some food for thought your team is only as good as the
       coaches who coach team.   COACHES. are you really a leader's or
       a pretender
       #Post#: 19861--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2017 Regular Season Finale - @ Maine -  12PM
   DIR By: iBOsbu
       Date: November 14, 2017, 4:10 pm
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       I don’t get the negativity right now. Yes there are times
       we all gripe at the coaches... for legit reasons.. no doubt.
       This is not the time. We were picked to be 8th in CAA in the
       preseason poll. Now we are going to the playoffs and with some
       help might even be CAA champion. You can’t say it’s
       all players and we have been lucky...and coaches are holding us
       back. Give me a break. Our coaches may not be the finest in FCS
       but definitely deserve the credit for competing hard in one of
       the hardest FCS conferences. It’s time to celebrate and
       get behind our players and coaches with our 100%. Enjoy the
       success.
       Go Seawolves
       #Post#: 19864--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2017 Regular Season Finale - @ Maine -  12PM
   DIR By: SBUFootball
       Date: November 14, 2017, 4:19 pm
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       What's really is a major issue is the lack of transparency in
       the program...
       You get a lot of mis directions & not the truth....
       Gowins wasn't used in the game due to the coaching staff didn't
       think he was effective & it was stated they didn't see him as a
       RB for 2018. He had a mild injury early in the season & when
       this staff makes there mind up you get no 2nd chances...
       Gowins has shown improvement in his running game by showing more
       explosiveness & being more physical hitting the hole the last
       couple games & he is by far the strongest running back we have.
       Lointine & Gowins are both inside RB while Stacy is is more of a
       big play outside runner.    This team needs both on the field.
       We gave up 121 yard of rushing to 1 RB for Wagner; Maine has a
       1000 yard RB & is much more physical...  this is going to be a
       big issue for our D we have several players out hurt.
       We need to use the short game & our TE RB SB in the passing game
       get 1st down & control the clock Carbone got nailed several
       times the line had a bad day; it's going to be 40 degrees a
       rainy & these conditions do not favor the deep ball or speed off
       the edge.  Our front LT is out for the season & our line is
       banged up; this will be a tough game.
       It's going to come down to who is the better coach & who makes
       the best adjustments in winning this game
       Maine  plays the run very well; so inside running going to be
       tough...  If this staff believe they can walk into this game &
       play SBU current style & win this game then it will be a long
       day in Maine.
       Wagner had 3 injuries to there D that change the aspect of this
       game last week for SBU; until then it was not an effective game.
       
       SBU Going to Maine your not going to have that flexibility;
       Maine is will be ready to ensure we don't go to playoffs & they
       have a much better team on the field then wagner.
       This is a game that will fall on the staff & how well the put an
       effective game plan together & who makes the better adjustment &
       who puts there team on the attack mode on both side of the
       ball......
       I am going to church on Friday & i am praying for a great game
       and a win..
       WE have the players... put them in the situation & give them the
       opportunity to make it happen & yes you do have good athletic
       seniors on this team that can help make this happen w the
       underclassmen.
       #Post#: 19867--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2017 Regular Season Finale - @ Maine -  12PM
   DIR By: Chairman of the Board
       Date: November 14, 2017, 5:41 pm
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       i agree with iBO.  when we left the Big South, we all knew how
       hard it was going to be just to get .500 in the CAA.
       and now, we've won all but one (we had a lead), won every other
       game save USF (which we were competitive).
       the CAA is *tough*.  that's plainly evidenced by the # of bids.
       whether you like the season, the coaches, or else, there is
       clear progress.  not to mention outpacing expectations with the
       loss of ochi and hemphill, etc.
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