POLL: How many games do the Griz win in 2013

[DoubleNicks]

Actually I think your first game against App is going to be absolutely huge in terms of you guys starting your rebound year off on the right foot. This will also play into rankings, obviously... and whether or not you are favored in the following games. For example, if you lose to App but win your other games leading up to NAU, and NAU doesn't lose to UC Davis or South Dakota, (Ya, lots of IF's but I think that is how it will play out...) I don't think there's any chancy you go to Flagstaff ranked higher than NAU, and you would not be favored in that game. Here are the final rankings from 2012:

1. North Dakota State (126) 10-1 3,653

2. Montana St. (12) 10-1 3,461

3. Old Dominion (6) 10-1 3,310

4. E. Washington 9-2 3,176

5. Sam Houston St. 8-3 3,141

6. Georgia Southern 8-2 2,779

7. Appalachian State 8-3 2,688

8. Central Arkansas 9-2 2,510

9. Wofford 8-3 2,318

10. Stony Brook 9-2 1,953

11. New Hampshire 8-3 1,910

12. Cal Poly 9-2 1,817

13. Lehigh 10-1 1,802

14. Villanova 8-3 1,627

15. Towson 7-4 1,626

16. Illinois State 8-3 1,611

17. James Madison 7-4 1,290

18. Richmond 8-3 1,244

19. South Dakota St. 8-3 1,178

20. Northern Arizona 8-3 1,073

21. Eastern Kentucky 8-3 803

22. Bethune-Cookman 9-2 612

23. Indiana State 7-4 442

24. Colgate 8-3 336

25. E. Illinois 7-4 258

Because final 2012 rankings mean what in 2013?

. Um, because the final 2012 rankings will play into the preseason rankings for 2013? This isn't rocket science.

:lol: So, Montana was 3rd in the final rankings in 2011...so, we were favored in every game in 2012? Even against MSU when we had an even record?

 

[kemajic]

Here's what I said on CS

Here's how I see the Griz schedule:

App State - L (50% W chance)
@ North Dakota - W (65% W chance)
OKPSU - W (99.9999999% W chance)
@ NAU - L (60% W chance, but I don't think we go 11-1, so I picked loss)
PSU - W (80% W chance)
@ UCD - W (75% W chance)
CPSLO - W (70% W chace)
EWU - W (55% W chance)
@ Sac - W (65% W chance)
@ USD - W (75% W Chance)
Weber - W (80% W chace)
@ MSU - W (60% W chance)

10-2 with 9 wins in a row to close out the season.

Wow. So you really think the griz will be favored in the NAU, Cal Poly, EWU, Sac, and MSU games? Dilusional.

Yes. You won't know what hit you. Just like '11.

 

[rimrockgriz]

Actually I think your first game against App is going to be absolutely huge in terms of you guys starting your rebound year off on the right foot. This will also play into rankings, obviously... and whether or not you are favored in the following games. For example, if you lose to App but win your other games leading up to NAU, and NAU doesn't lose to UC Davis or South Dakota, (Ya, lots of IF's but I think that is how it will play out...) I don't think there's any chancy you go to Flagstaff ranked higher than NAU, and you would not be favored in that game. Here are the final rankings from 2012:

1. North Dakota State (126) 10-1 3,653

2. Montana St. (12) 10-1 3,461

3. Old Dominion (6) 10-1 3,310

4. E. Washington 9-2 3,176

5. Sam Houston St. 8-3 3,141

6. Georgia Southern 8-2 2,779

7. Appalachian State 8-3 2,688

8. Central Arkansas 9-2 2,510

9. Wofford 8-3 2,318

10. Stony Brook 9-2 1,953

11. New Hampshire 8-3 1,910

12. Cal Poly 9-2 1,817

13. Lehigh 10-1 1,802

14. Villanova 8-3 1,627

15. Towson 7-4 1,626

16. Illinois State 8-3 1,611

17. James Madison 7-4 1,290

18. Richmond 8-3 1,244

19. South Dakota St. 8-3 1,178

20. Northern Arizona 8-3 1,073

21. Eastern Kentucky 8-3 803

22. Bethune-Cookman 9-2 612

23. Indiana State 7-4 442

24. Colgate 8-3 336

25. E. Illinois 7-4 258

The number 2 ranking looks nice on paper but it doesn't show how you had your a$$ blown off in the playoff game at home :lol: Completely out classed and just embarrassing for even me to watch

 

[kemajic]

It is possible to play 17 games in FCS this year. The NC is likely to play 16.

 

[WyomingGrizFan]

12-0

08/31/13 vs. Appalachian State W-34-27
09/14/13 at North Dakota W 42-16
09/21/13 vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State W 66-0
09/28/13 at Northern Arizona * W 35-17
10/05/13 vs. Portland State * W 48-13
10/12/13 at UC Davis * W 42-7
10/19/13 vs. Cal Poly * W 38-24
10/26/13 vs. Eastern Washington * W 33-24
11/02/13 at Sacramento State W 42-10
11/09/13 at South Dakota W 36-14
11/16/13 vs. Weber State * W 48-13
11/23/13 at Montana State * W 42-27

That is what I was thinking; but I wouldn't bet on any team the Griz play next year really having a chance to score three TDs in one game. Not against the Defense the Griz have. Not until the deep in the fourth quarter gravy time sort of deal, that is.

 

[putter]

I agree with 1122. Having JJ back will mean a world of difference for this team. Montana's D will not live on the field like they did last year when being young and tired came into play. A more experienced and more rested D will fare much better this year. If you look at the games last year Montana did not get blown out in any games early. They wore down and NAU ran it down the Griz's throats and UND shredded the secondary. It will be better in 2013

 

[WyomingGrizFan]

12-0

08/31/13 vs. Appalachian State W-34-27
09/14/13 at North Dakota W 42-16
09/21/13 vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State W 66-0
09/28/13 at Northern Arizona * W 35-17
10/05/13 vs. Portland State * W 48-13
10/12/13 at UC Davis * W 42-7
10/19/13 vs. Cal Poly * W 38-24
10/26/13 vs. Eastern Washington * W 33-24
11/02/13 at Sacramento State W 42-10
11/09/13 at South Dakota W 36-14
11/16/13 vs. Weber State * W 48-13
11/23/13 at Montana State * W 42-27

That is what I was thinking; but I wouldn't bet on any team the Griz play next year really having a chance to score three TDs in one game. Not against the Defense the Griz have. Not until the deep in the fourth quarter gravy time sort of deal, that is.

How I feel about the coming campaign:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et1SkVldiHI[/youtube]

 

[ordigger]

16 obviously. If you're a fan you should want nothing less.

 

[poorgriz]

And that has ____ to do with how many games we'll win? Preseason polls become worthless halfway through the season at latest

Wow. Brainpower seems to be kinda scarce over here on egriz lately!!! All we were talking about was which games in 2013 the griz would be favored in, per the odds makers. So yes, the final poll for 2012 WILL be considered when they odds makers set the numbers to start the season. Wow. But at any rate, not a big deal either way because it's the same ol same ol over here... most of you think the griz will be favored in every game. That's the way it is! :lol:

 

[BDizzle]

And that has ____ to do with how many games we'll win? Preseason polls become worthless halfway through the season at latest

Wow. Brainpower seems to be kinda scarce over here on egriz lately!!! All we were talking about was which games in 2013 the griz would be favored in, per the odds makers. So yes, the final poll for 2012 WILL be considered when they odds makers set the numbers to start the season. Wow. But at any rate, not a big deal either way because it's the same ol same ol over here... most of you think the griz will be favored in every game. That's the way it is! :lol:

Actually what the thread was originally started for was to talk about how many wins Griz fans think their team will get in 2013. Then you went after a poster because, in his mind, he thought the Griz would be favored in most games. Nobody ever talked about what the odds makers would think to "start the season". The final poll of 2012 doesn't mean anything after the first kickoff of 2013. By the time cat/Griz rolls around we could be 11-0 and favored. Or we could be 5-6 and the underdog.

One thing I will bet on is that the cats will get embarrassed in the playoffs as usual.

 

[Brock Landers]

And that has ____ to do with how many games we'll win? Preseason polls become worthless halfway through the season at latest

Wow. Brainpower seems to be kinda scarce over here on egriz lately!!! All we were talking about was which games in 2013 the griz would be favored in, per the odds makers. So yes, the final poll for 2012 WILL be considered when they odds makers set the numbers to start the season. Wow. But at any rate, not a big deal either way because it's the same ol same ol over here... most of you think the griz will be favored in every game. That's the way it is! :lol:

Wow, total logic fail :lol:

So you're saying Wagner would be the favorites over Northern Iowa if they played next November... dilusional [sic]!

I think I'm going to get a new definition up on urban dictionary soon:


Cat-tard

Bobcat fans that post thousands of times on their rivals' message board, desperately trying to take them down a peg or two with repeated potshots, but really just end up looking like dipshits.

We were discussing the SFA vs Sam Houston game, but Cats2506 kept Cat-tarding up the place

 

[grizbrokebacker1]

FIFY

I think I'm going to get a new definition up on urban dictionary soon:


Grizidiot

Griz fans that claim because they were the best damn 5-6 team in the nation in 2012, will somehow blow by the rest of the BSC and magically win the chipper with the return of the great and god-like Jordan Johnson, regardless of the fact that "Booger Eater 'kick off both halves' Delaney" is at the helm.

The world is full of grizidiots, the number rapidly increasing the closer one gets to Missoula, MT

All in good fun my friends... have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy time with your families and remembering your loved ones and those whom served for our freedom.

 

[OptimusPrime]

More beer for everyone! arty: arty: arty:

 

[Copper Griz]

FIFY

I think I'm going to get a new definition up on urban dictionary soon:


Grizidiot

Griz fans that claim because they were the best damn 5-6 team in the nation in 2012, will somehow blow by the rest of the BSC and magically win the chipper with the return of the great and god-like Jordan Johnson, regardless of the fact that "Booger Eater 'kick off both halves' Delaney" is at the helm.

The world is full of grizidiots, the number rapidly increasing the closer one gets to Missoula, MT

All in good fun my friends... have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy time with your families and remembering your loved ones and those whom served for our freedom.

Epic Fail!! Weak. Very weak. Like Bobcat offensive line in the playoffs weak.

 

[poorgriz]

FIFY

I think I'm going to get a new definition up on urban dictionary soon:


Grizidiot

Griz fans that claim because they were the best damn 5-6 team in the nation in 2012, will somehow blow by the rest of the BSC and magically win the chipper with the return of the great and god-like Jordan Johnson, regardless of the fact that "Booger Eater 'kick off both halves' Delaney" is at the helm.

The world is full of grizidiots, the number rapidly increasing the closer one gets to Missoula, MT

All in good fun my friends... have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy time with your families and remembering your loved ones and those whom served for our freedom.

That definition is Classic! :clap:

 

[WaGriz4life]

And that has ____ to do with how many games we'll win? Preseason polls become worthless halfway through the season at latest

Wow. Brainpower seems to be kinda scarce over here on egriz lately!!! All we were talking about was which games in 2013 the griz would be favored in, per the odds makers. So yes, the final poll for 2012 WILL be considered when they odds makers set the numbers to start the season. Wow. But at any rate, not a big deal either way because it's the same ol same ol over here... most of you think the griz will be favored in every game. That's the way it is! :lol:

HILARIOUS that you think odds makers take into account FCS top 25 rankings by a bunch of slap-dick sportswriters :lol: :lol: Clearly you don't gamble much

 

[BWahlberg]

I voted 9... I'd bet if there were Vegas odds on our wins this year it would be at 8.5 games. I was kind of torn between 8 and 9. Before Jordy's return to the team I was thinking 6-6 on the season.

I think others have posted it here, we'll really see what this staff is made of this year. Based on their prior issues I worry that coaching will cost us a game or two.

Before the start of the season you have to consider App, NAU, MSU, CPSLO, EWU, and maybe even Sac to be "better" than the Griz, if you base it on the prior season. That's almost half of our schedule. If the Griz can split with these 6 and win the other 6... that puts them at a 9-3 regular season.

 

[indian-outlaw]

I think it will be a two win improvement from last year. Seven wins would be a successful season to me.

 

[Copper Griz]

BW and IO - under promise and over deliver. I like your strategy. The Big Sky will be tough this year, but I think these kids are very motivated to have a revenge tour. I certainly hope the coaching does not get in the way of that and cost us games. I would like to be pleasantly surprised for once. Between JJ, the running back crew and the horses up front - our defense should get plenty of rest. Just cross your fingers that the co-OC's can get things figured out early. I personally have a great deal of confidence they will be ready to go come game day.

 

[poorgriz]

I voted 9... I'd bet if there were Vegas odds on our wins this year it would be at 8.5 games. I was kind of torn between 8 and 9. Before Jordy's return to the team I was thinking 6-6 on the season.

I think others have posted it here, we'll really see what this staff is made of this year. Based on their prior issues I worry that coaching will cost us a game or two.

Before the start of the season you have to consider App, NAU, MSU, CPSLO, EWU, and maybe even Sac to be "better" than the Griz, if you base it on the prior season. That's almost half of our schedule. If the Griz can split with these 6 and win the other 6... that puts them at a 9-3 regular season.

Oh Geezus Brint, don't even go there. Haven't you been following this thread? No way will the griz be underdogs in 6 games this year... Because they are the griz. You'll be favored to win every one, despite coming off a losing season when you didn't even sniff the playoffs.

Having said all that... I completely agree that 3 losses is the most likely scenario if you stay healthy and the coaches don't absolutely melt down.