If we could re-seed the final eight, how would you rank them?
I would say:
1. Montana: Honestly after their dominant win Saturday I don’t know how it could be anyone else. They have a wealth of play-makers, and an offense that seems to be in sync, along with a QB who is in full control of the game.
2. Tarleton: I debated MSU here, but the Texans had by far the more impressive win, against considerably better competition. Gabalis and Hines are excellent, and their defense is stout. Plus, they have a very easy path to Nashville.
3. Montana State: Is everything okay in Bozeman? First, a truly lackluster performance in which they were largely outplayed by the Ivy League's second place team, then that truly ugly postgame incident between Davis and Vigen. After watching it, there was nothing about that Bobcat team that made it appear they were championship quality.
4. South Dakota: 47-0 ass whoopin over the 6 seed, a team some felt was seeded too low. Enough said. They'll be tough out in Missoula.
5. SFA: I debated a few teams in this spot, but Vidlak, Vaughn, and Gbatu are dudes. I question how good ACU was, and they'll have a tough row in Bozeman, but they can score with anyone, and if the cats come out flat and play like they did against Yale, SFA will be coming to Missoula.
6. Nova: Just one of those teams who quietly gets it done. Not an overly impressive win this weekend, but they did hand Lehigh their first loss.
7. Davis: These guys seem to be getting hot at the right time. Because of their remaining draw, it shouldn't surprise anyone to see them in the semis.
8. Illinois Sate: Obviously a stunningly impressive win this weekend. But that was against a conference foe they know very well, who plays a very similar style. This is still a "prove it" team to me.
I would say:
1. Montana: Honestly after their dominant win Saturday I don’t know how it could be anyone else. They have a wealth of play-makers, and an offense that seems to be in sync, along with a QB who is in full control of the game.
2. Tarleton: I debated MSU here, but the Texans had by far the more impressive win, against considerably better competition. Gabalis and Hines are excellent, and their defense is stout. Plus, they have a very easy path to Nashville.
3. Montana State: Is everything okay in Bozeman? First, a truly lackluster performance in which they were largely outplayed by the Ivy League's second place team, then that truly ugly postgame incident between Davis and Vigen. After watching it, there was nothing about that Bobcat team that made it appear they were championship quality.
4. South Dakota: 47-0 ass whoopin over the 6 seed, a team some felt was seeded too low. Enough said. They'll be tough out in Missoula.
5. SFA: I debated a few teams in this spot, but Vidlak, Vaughn, and Gbatu are dudes. I question how good ACU was, and they'll have a tough row in Bozeman, but they can score with anyone, and if the cats come out flat and play like they did against Yale, SFA will be coming to Missoula.
6. Nova: Just one of those teams who quietly gets it done. Not an overly impressive win this weekend, but they did hand Lehigh their first loss.
7. Davis: These guys seem to be getting hot at the right time. Because of their remaining draw, it shouldn't surprise anyone to see them in the semis.
8. Illinois Sate: Obviously a stunningly impressive win this weekend. But that was against a conference foe they know very well, who plays a very similar style. This is still a "prove it" team to me.
