Big Sky End Game

[BadlandsGrizFan]

No, teams from the same conference do not play in the first round.

That's my understanding too ... unless they change what they've done in the past.

Only if they had met previously during the regular season. So a Montana/ Southern Utah game could actually happen in round one Since they didn't play during the regular season

This.

And thats exactly what the NCAA would do because its fucking stupid and the BigSky is fuckign stupid...

 

[grzz]

If the griz make it and su wins the auto. And are matched in first round, su puts in minimum bid. su would host game.

The only gaurantee to host is a seed. If SUU and UM are matched up in round one, the higher bid hosts because neither got a seed. UM would be the higher bid.

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[PlayerRep]

If the griz make it and su wins the auto. And are matched in first round, su puts in minimum bid. su would host game.

If SU is seeded, they don't play in the first round. If SU isn't seeded, but int the first round games, then isn't the location just up for bid. Don't think auto-bid winner of conference gets any preference. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[first11]

UM finishes 8-3. Gets T-day weekend game versus someone from Pioneer League I would think

Anything less I sumise we are again home for holidays

 

[first11]

UM finishes 8-3. Gets T-day weekend game versus someone from Pioneer League I would think

Anything less I sumise we are again home for holidays

 

[DrainBramage]

Don't get down though, still a simple formula... Win out. Get an at large bid with an 8-3 record. Kick ass in playoffs. Bring home a third National Championship.

To respond in your own terms - "appears to be about 0.00001%."

i would argue, for the sake of it, that we have better than a 1/124 (.00806....) chance to win the chipper. don't be so negative. :shock:

 

[HookedonGriz]

If the griz make it and su wins the auto. And are matched in first round, su puts in minimum bid. su would host game.

If SU is seeded, they don't play in the first round. If SU isn't seeded, but int the first round games, then isn't the location just up for bid. Don't think auto-bid winner of conference gets any preference. Correct me if I'm wrong.

You are spot on. Only the top eight seeds get byes in the first round and become automatic hosts for round two. The other 16 in the field will square off in the first round and each of those games is open to a bidding process. The Griz can put in a much larger bid than pretty much anyone else so it is always very likely they host the first round if they make it into the field

 

[poiuyter]

Conference winners will get preference in hosting first round games starting this year.

Two teams from same conference play in first round. If one is conference winner. That team will host if it meets the minimum requirements.

 

[grzz]

Conference winners will get preference in hosting first round games starting this year.

Two teams from same conference play. If one is conference winner. That team will host if it meets the minimum requirements.

Do you have a link to this?

**Edit to add link to NCAA FCS page. Does not mention this criteria. http://www.ncaa.com/championships/football/fcs/road-to-the-championship

 

[SWeberCat02]

Since the playoffs expanded to 24 teams, beginning with the 2013 season:

2013 - #3 EWU, #8 UM, NAU (Host), SUU
2014 - #4 EWU, UM (Host), MSU (Host)
2015 - #6 PSU, UM (Host), SUU
2016 - #2 EWU, #7 UND, CP (Host), WSU

That's 4 teams, 3 teams, 3 teams, and 4 teams;
2 seeds, 1 seed, 1 seed, and 2 seeds;
3/4 host, 3/3 host, 2/3 host, and 3/4 host.

2017 feels like a 3 team, 1 seed, year. Very similar to 2015.

 

[RobGriz]

Conference winners will get preference in hosting first round games starting this year.

Two teams from same conference play. If one is conference winner. That team will host if it meets the minimum requirements.

Do you have a link to this?

**Edit to add link to NCAA FCS page. Does not mention this criteria. http://www.ncaa.com/championships/football/fcs/road-to-the-championship

Per: http://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/2017DIMFBL_PreChampsManual_20170914.pdf
Regarding rst-round, second-round, quarter nal and semi nal sites, in addition to the criteria listed in Bylaw 31.1.3.2.1, the
NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee shall consider the following additional criteria when selecting playoff sites:
1. The committee will consider previous crowd-control measures and crowd behavior of the prospective host institution (regardless of seeding).
2. Prospective host institutions must submit the following minimum nancial guarantees, which shall be 75 percent of the estimated net receipts as submitted on the proposed budget:
First round – $30,000 Second round – $40,000 Quarter nals – $50,000 Semi nals – $60,000
3. If the minimum nancial guarantees are met, the committee will award the playoff sites to the higher seeded teams.
4. When determining host institutions for playoff games when both teams are unseeded, criteria shall apply as follows: (1) quality of facility, (2) revenue potential plus estimated net receipts, (3) attendance history and potential, (4) team’s performance (i.e., conference place nish, head-to-head results and number of Division I opponents), and (5) student- athlete well-being (e.g., travel and missed class time).
5. A conference champion would host a rst-round game against a conference opponent (if applicable). This policy would be contingent upon the conference champion meeting the facility requirements to host and submitting an acceptable bid by the established deadline.
6. If a second-round, quarter nal or semi nal playoff site is not available due to the fact the institutions involved did not submit a proposed budget, the committee will contact the institutions and offer the opportunity to submit a bid at the current round’s minimum nancial guarantee level. If seeded teams are not involved, the committee will determine the host institution by applying the championship site-selection criteria in Bylaw 31.1.3.2.1.

 

[IdaGriz01]

... NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee shall consider the following additional criteria when selecting playoff sites:
. ..
4. When determining host institutions for playoff games when both teams are unseeded, criteria shall apply as follows: (1) quality of facility, (2) revenue potential plus estimated net receipts, (3) attendance history and potential, (4) team’s performance (i.e., conference place nish, head-to-head results and number of Division I opponents), and (5) student- athlete well-being (e.g., travel and missed class time).
5. A conference champion would host a rst-round game against a conference opponent (if applicable). This policy would be contingent upon the conference champion meeting the facility requirements to host and submitting an acceptable bid by the established deadline. ...

Eccles "Coliseum" at SUU has a seating capacity of 8,500. Here's its good side:

Now, that does not look too bad (although damn small), with the "Varsity Club" boxes up high. So let's look at the other side:

Those seats looks so low, and are so far away, I question if you can see anything at all from the back rows.

Nuff said.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

nvm

 

[AZDoc]

I would hope for UNI to visit Missoula...then SUU second round...theeeeen NDSU hahaha

 

[RobGriz]

... NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee shall consider the following additional criteria when selecting playoff sites:
. ..
4. When determining host institutions for playoff games when both teams are unseeded, criteria shall apply as follows: (1) quality of facility, (2) revenue potential plus estimated net receipts, (3) attendance history and potential, (4) team’s performance (i.e., conference place nish, head-to-head results and number of Division I opponents), and (5) student- athlete well-being (e.g., travel and missed class time).
5. A conference champion would host a rst-round game against a conference opponent (if applicable). This policy would be contingent upon the conference champion meeting the facility requirements to host and submitting an acceptable bid by the established deadline. ...

Eccles "Coliseum" at SUU has a seating capacity of 8,500. Here's its good side:

Now, that does not look too bad (although damn small), with the "Varsity Club" boxes up high. So let's look at the other side:

Those seats looks so low, and are so far away, I question if you can see anything at all from the back rows.

Nuff said.

Wasn't arguing either way. Just posting the committee rules. They obviously can not match us in gate receipts, attendance or quality of facilities. However, I think it may be a mute point as if they are conference champions they may get seeded (doubtful but...) and if they aren't rule #5 doesn't apply.

 

[retiredpopo]

I heard we are going to W. ILL.

 

[RobGriz]

I heard we are going to W. ILL.

Given the regional pairings and the stupidity of the BSC, I'd bet we are playing SUU. The only question would be where. IMO.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

I heard we are going to W. ILL.

Given the regional pairings and the stupidity of the BSC, I'd bet we are playing SUU. The only question would be where. IMO.

Since there are 2 more weeks of football until the bracket is announced, I have no idea if they will play anywhere.

 

[retiredpopo]

I heard it was going to be on the road and a MRVC team and W. Ill seems like the logical choice altho could be one of the SD schools. I actually hope so because we need to kick some MRVC ass. I get so tired of hearing how are style of ball can not compete. Be nice to tack about 40 points on them.

 

[RobGriz]

I heard we are going to W. ILL.

Given the regional pairings and the stupidity of the BSC, I'd bet we are playing SUU. The only question would be where. IMO.

Since there are 2 more weeks of football until the bracket is announced, I have no idea if they will play anywhere.

True story. I believe the assumption of the OP of this thread was the Griz winning out.