Photo courtesy of Louisiana athletics Introduction We've created a 130-team bracket using ESPN's FPI as our ranking system. "But, anyone can create a bracket, how will the games be simulated?" Great question; NCAA Game Sim was used. For each game on the bracket, the matchup was simulated once and every day a write-up will be done. For the matchup, player statistics will be … [Read more...] about The 128 Team Playoff, Day 49: Louisiana vs. East Carolina
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AAC 2021 Preseason Prediction Retrospective
Photo courtesy of Cincinnati athletics Another season is in the books for the American Athletic Conference. I started logging predictions for this season as early as Jan. 26, 2021. In total, three articles were written regarding the AAC as a whole, as well as a couple more about SMU. This article will tackle the AAC predictions. I nailed some predictions on the money, like … [Read more...] about AAC 2021 Preseason Prediction Retrospective
20-Year CFB Anniversary: Marshall Rallies from 30 Points Down to Stun Pirates in GMAC Bowl
Photo via YouTube Over the years, bowl games have featured incredible comebacks, epic individual performances and bizarre plays. On this day 20 years, the GMAC Bowl had all of that in one game. In the contest, Marshall rallied from 30 points down to beat East Carolina in two overtimes, 64-61. Setting the Stage It wasn't one of the most heralded bowl games of 2001, but it … [Read more...] about 20-Year CFB Anniversary: Marshall Rallies from 30 Points Down to Stun Pirates in GMAC Bowl
App State Homer Edition: Mountaineers Will Clobber ECU
Photo via Appalachian State Alumni It's game day, Appalachian State fans. For the first time in 2021, our Mountaineers will take the field. The opponent in Charlotte -- if you even want to call them that -- will be East Carolina. On Wednesday, we offered you an unbiased preview of the contest. This piece will be brought to you in black and gold blinders. Um, We're Really … [Read more...] about App State Homer Edition: Mountaineers Will Clobber ECU
Duke’s Mayo Classic Part 1: ECU vs. App State Preview
Photo courtesy of Appalachian State athletics The city of Charlotte is about to be overflowing with football (and mayonnaise) with two neutral-site games at Bank of America stadium in uptown Charlotte, and another non-mayo-related game 11 miles up the road with Duke visiting Charlotte on Friday night. While most of the college football world will be waiting on the … [Read more...] about Duke’s Mayo Classic Part 1: ECU vs. App State Preview