Follow all the action of 75 interactive dynasties (NCAA FOOTBALL)

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75 teams. 65 Coaches. All racing to see who'll bring home the CSFL Championship Trophy. Like Dynsasties? How about 75 interactive online dynasties where a community of realistic footballers battle each other and influence each other head to head on the EA football field.

I love watching other leagues when i have nothing else going on to see how interactive online leagues shake out so i figured i'd post up the CSFL link if anyone's interested in following the CSFL coaches (and many fellow OSers) as we all race through the rest of Season 2 and each compete for the CSFL national championship trophy.

we keep league game summaries and full season stats through league daddy and also have several writers who write weekly articles on the coaches, teams and players in our league. we also archive all our past accomplishments to give the CSFL some history.

if youre a league nerd like me you might enjoy some of the stuff in the CSFL has to read:

http://www.freewebs.com/ps2league/

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I signed up for the waiting list about 2 weeks ago, and I have looked at the site about every other day since then. The game summaries are awesome, and I love reading about the teams. It's also cool to see my favorite team, Minnesota, hanging with the big boys. Go Gophers! I really hope I get in the league, because I would love to be in a league of such amazing quality.

[mesmith]

Re: Follow all the action of 75 interactive dynasties (NCAA FOOTBALL)

I signed up for the waiting list about 2 weeks ago, and I have looked at the site about every other day since then. The game summaries are awesome, and I love reading about the teams. It's also cool to see my favorite team, Minnesota, hanging with the big boys. Go Gophers! I really hope I get in the league, because I would love to be in a league of such amazing quality.

[mesmith]

Re: Follow all the action of 75 interactive dynasties (NCAA FOOTBALL)

I signed up for the waiting list about 2 weeks ago, and I have looked at the site about every other day since then. The game summaries are awesome, and I love reading about the teams. It's also cool to see my favorite team, Minnesota, hanging with the big boys. Go Gophers! I really hope I get in the league, because I would love to be in a league of such amazing quality.

[umd]

Re: Follow all the action of 75 interactive dynasties (NCAA FOOTBALL)

So Season 2 is entering the home stretch in the CSFL with all 75 teams still jostling for postion for their spot in the CSFL National Championship Tournament, a CSFL Bowl Series bid for teams .500+ or for thsoe unfortunate enough the CSFL draft for season 3.

heres a look at how the csfl conference races are breaking down for the teams still in contention to get a CSFL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT bid. Full info can be found at our CSFL Website with the address in my Sig:


Florida Schools Own the ACC. Canes, Noles Poised For Title Runs:

Atlantic Coast Conference A Division:

Miami Hurricanes (12-1, 8-0) -- The Canes survived several close ACC games to go unblemished in conference play. The Canes only loss came in an out of conference tilt versus Oklahoma. Miami should be a lock for the Tournament and even a top 4 seed.

Tourney Profile: Coach Crabtruck, ACC Division A Champions.

Big Wins: FSU, Georgia Tech and Tennessee.

Bad Losses: None.

Star Watch: Kellen Winslow 71 catches 1243 yards 9 TDs, Frank Gore 1352 yards 15 TDs

One Reason Why Miami Might Not Run the Table: a 52-13 loss to Oklahoma doesn't look good in a game of two title contenders.
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-3, 4-3) -- Coach BigRedMachine has the Jackets anchored into the number 2 position in the ACC A Division and has himself on the short list of numerous Coaching Awards for Season 2. Atlanta hasn't seen a defense this stifling in years. Georgia Tech was a total of 10 points from going undefeated losing by 6, 3 and 1.

Tourney Profile: Coach BigRedMachine

Big Wins: NC State, Auburn, Minnesota.

Bad Losses: Wake Forest

Star Watch: The Swarming Yellow Jacket Defense...Points Against 17.3 (5th) Total Defense 168.7 (1) Rushing Yards Against 34.0 (1) Passing Yards Against 183.3 (1)

One Reason Why Tech Might Not Run the Table: Can a dominating defensive unit rise to the occasion for the 5 straight games necessary, especially against star driven offenses, to win it all?
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Atlantic Coast Conference B Division:

Florida State Seminoles (10-3, 6-2) -- The Seminoles came on strong late in the season to take control of the B Division with a pivotal 13-10 win over Maryland to win the B Division Title outright. The Noles proved they are Title Contenders playing Miami tight in a CSFL Instant Classic before falling 28-25.

Tourney Profile: Coach WvuJCasto, ACC Division B Champions

Big Wins: NC State, Louisville, Maryland and Notre Dame.

Bad Losses: UNC

Star Watch: Greg Jones 1455 yards 18 TDs, Michael Boulware 18 sacks 3 forced fumbles

One Reason Why FSU Might Not Run the Table: Passing Offense. The Noles were ranked 8th in rushing (158.2) but nearthe bottom of the CSFL in passing offense at 138.2 ypg (69th). Can Chris Rix come through if the Noles find themselves in a position where they need to throw the football to win?
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Maryland Terrapins (6-5, 5-2) -- The Terps took care of business in conference but were unable to hold off a late charge by FSU and ultimately surrendered the conference title losing to the Noles 13-10. Maryland has one game remaining but should be able to handle anemic ECU to hold on to 2nd in Division B. The Terps should sneak in the Tournament as a middle-to-late seed provided they beat ECU.

Tourney Profile: Coach Dex4

Big Wins: NC State.

Bad Losses: Boston College

One Reason Why the Terps Might Not Run the Table: No big wins. Maryland lost to all the top teams they played out of conference: Hawaii, Wisconsin, West Virginia. The only team of significance the Terps beat in conference was NC State. And that was by just 3 on a last second FG by Nick Novak.

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North Carolina State Wolfpack (6-5, 4-3) -- The Wolfpack were a FG away from finishing second in Division B, losing to Maryland in Raleigh. Even with an unlikely loss by Maryland to ECU and a win by NCSU over the same ECU team Wolfpack finish third but could make the 32 team Tournament Field barring a loss to ECU.

Tourney Profile: Coach CBlaze

Big Wins: None.

Bad Losses: Virginia Tech

Star Watch: Philip Rivers 2776 yards 21 TDs 6 INTs and Jerrico Cotchery 57 catches 1130 yards 8 TDs

One Reason State May Not Might Not Run the Table: The Wolfpack might not get in. NCSU's deck is stacked against them. The Wolfpack beat who they were supposed to beat but never won that big game. A loss to ECU would squash all chances of State making the Tournament Field.

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So Season 2 is entering the home stretch in the CSFL with all 75 teams still jostling for postion for their spot in the CSFL National Championship Tournament, a CSFL Bowl Series bid for teams .500+ or for thsoe unfortunate enough the CSFL draft for season 3.

heres a look at how the csfl conference races are breaking down for the teams still in contention to get a CSFL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT bid. Full info can be found at our CSFL Website with the address in my Sig:


Florida Schools Own the ACC. Canes, Noles Poised For Title Runs:

Atlantic Coast Conference A Division:

Miami Hurricanes (12-1, 8-0) -- The Canes survived several close ACC games to go unblemished in conference play. The Canes only loss came in an out of conference tilt versus Oklahoma. Miami should be a lock for the Tournament and even a top 4 seed.

Tourney Profile: Coach Crabtruck, ACC Division A Champions.

Big Wins: FSU, Georgia Tech and Tennessee.

Bad Losses: None.

Star Watch: Kellen Winslow 71 catches 1243 yards 9 TDs, Frank Gore 1352 yards 15 TDs

One Reason Why Miami Might Not Run the Table: a 52-13 loss to Oklahoma doesn't look good in a game of two title contenders.
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-3, 4-3) -- Coach BigRedMachine has the Jackets anchored into the number 2 position in the ACC A Division and has himself on the short list of numerous Coaching Awards for Season 2. Atlanta hasn't seen a defense this stifling in years. Georgia Tech was a total of 10 points from going undefeated losing by 6, 3 and 1.

Tourney Profile: Coach BigRedMachine

Big Wins: NC State, Auburn, Minnesota.

Bad Losses: Wake Forest

Star Watch: The Swarming Yellow Jacket Defense...Points Against 17.3 (5th) Total Defense 168.7 (1) Rushing Yards Against 34.0 (1) Passing Yards Against 183.3 (1)

One Reason Why Tech Might Not Run the Table: Can a dominating defensive unit rise to the occasion for the 5 straight games necessary, especially against star driven offenses, to win it all?
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Atlantic Coast Conference B Division:

Florida State Seminoles (10-3, 6-2) -- The Seminoles came on strong late in the season to take control of the B Division with a pivotal 13-10 win over Maryland to win the B Division Title outright. The Noles proved they are Title Contenders playing Miami tight in a CSFL Instant Classic before falling 28-25.

Tourney Profile: Coach WvuJCasto, ACC Division B Champions

Big Wins: NC State, Louisville, Maryland and Notre Dame.

Bad Losses: UNC

Star Watch: Greg Jones 1455 yards 18 TDs, Michael Boulware 18 sacks 3 forced fumbles

One Reason Why FSU Might Not Run the Table: Passing Offense. The Noles were ranked 8th in rushing (158.2) but nearthe bottom of the CSFL in passing offense at 138.2 ypg (69th). Can Chris Rix come through if the Noles find themselves in a position where they need to throw the football to win?
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Maryland Terrapins (6-5, 5-2) -- The Terps took care of business in conference but were unable to hold off a late charge by FSU and ultimately surrendered the conference title losing to the Noles 13-10. Maryland has one game remaining but should be able to handle anemic ECU to hold on to 2nd in Division B. The Terps should sneak in the Tournament as a middle-to-late seed provided they beat ECU.

Tourney Profile: Coach Dex4

Big Wins: NC State.

Bad Losses: Boston College

One Reason Why the Terps Might Not Run the Table: No big wins. Maryland lost to all the top teams they played out of conference: Hawaii, Wisconsin, West Virginia. The only team of significance the Terps beat in conference was NC State. And that was by just 3 on a last second FG by Nick Novak.

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North Carolina State Wolfpack (6-5, 4-3) -- The Wolfpack were a FG away from finishing second in Division B, losing to Maryland in Raleigh. Even with an unlikely loss by Maryland to ECU and a win by NCSU over the same ECU team Wolfpack finish third but could make the 32 team Tournament Field barring a loss to ECU.

Tourney Profile: Coach CBlaze

Big Wins: None.

Bad Losses: Virginia Tech

Star Watch: Philip Rivers 2776 yards 21 TDs 6 INTs and Jerrico Cotchery 57 catches 1130 yards 8 TDs

One Reason State May Not Might Not Run the Table: The Wolfpack might not get in. NCSU's deck is stacked against them. The Wolfpack beat who they were supposed to beat but never won that big game. A loss to ECU would squash all chances of State making the Tournament Field.

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Re: Follow all the action of 75 interactive dynasties (NCAA FOOTBALL)

So Season 2 is entering the home stretch in the CSFL with all 75 teams still jostling for postion for their spot in the CSFL National Championship Tournament, a CSFL Bowl Series bid for teams .500+ or for thsoe unfortunate enough the CSFL draft for season 3.

heres a look at how the csfl conference races are breaking down for the teams still in contention to get a CSFL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT bid. Full info can be found at our CSFL Website with the address in my Sig:


Florida Schools Own the ACC. Canes, Noles Poised For Title Runs:

Atlantic Coast Conference A Division:

Miami Hurricanes (12-1, 8-0) -- The Canes survived several close ACC games to go unblemished in conference play. The Canes only loss came in an out of conference tilt versus Oklahoma. Miami should be a lock for the Tournament and even a top 4 seed.

Tourney Profile: Coach Crabtruck, ACC Division A Champions.

Big Wins: FSU, Georgia Tech and Tennessee.

Bad Losses: None.

Star Watch: Kellen Winslow 71 catches 1243 yards 9 TDs, Frank Gore 1352 yards 15 TDs

One Reason Why Miami Might Not Run the Table: a 52-13 loss to Oklahoma doesn't look good in a game of two title contenders.
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-3, 4-3) -- Coach BigRedMachine has the Jackets anchored into the number 2 position in the ACC A Division and has himself on the short list of numerous Coaching Awards for Season 2. Atlanta hasn't seen a defense this stifling in years. Georgia Tech was a total of 10 points from going undefeated losing by 6, 3 and 1.

Tourney Profile: Coach BigRedMachine

Big Wins: NC State, Auburn, Minnesota.

Bad Losses: Wake Forest

Star Watch: The Swarming Yellow Jacket Defense...Points Against 17.3 (5th) Total Defense 168.7 (1) Rushing Yards Against 34.0 (1) Passing Yards Against 183.3 (1)

One Reason Why Tech Might Not Run the Table: Can a dominating defensive unit rise to the occasion for the 5 straight games necessary, especially against star driven offenses, to win it all?
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Atlantic Coast Conference B Division:

Florida State Seminoles (10-3, 6-2) -- The Seminoles came on strong late in the season to take control of the B Division with a pivotal 13-10 win over Maryland to win the B Division Title outright. The Noles proved they are Title Contenders playing Miami tight in a CSFL Instant Classic before falling 28-25.

Tourney Profile: Coach WvuJCasto, ACC Division B Champions

Big Wins: NC State, Louisville, Maryland and Notre Dame.

Bad Losses: UNC

Star Watch: Greg Jones 1455 yards 18 TDs, Michael Boulware 18 sacks 3 forced fumbles

One Reason Why FSU Might Not Run the Table: Passing Offense. The Noles were ranked 8th in rushing (158.2) but nearthe bottom of the CSFL in passing offense at 138.2 ypg (69th). Can Chris Rix come through if the Noles find themselves in a position where they need to throw the football to win?
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Maryland Terrapins (6-5, 5-2) -- The Terps took care of business in conference but were unable to hold off a late charge by FSU and ultimately surrendered the conference title losing to the Noles 13-10. Maryland has one game remaining but should be able to handle anemic ECU to hold on to 2nd in Division B. The Terps should sneak in the Tournament as a middle-to-late seed provided they beat ECU.

Tourney Profile: Coach Dex4

Big Wins: NC State.

Bad Losses: Boston College

One Reason Why the Terps Might Not Run the Table: No big wins. Maryland lost to all the top teams they played out of conference: Hawaii, Wisconsin, West Virginia. The only team of significance the Terps beat in conference was NC State. And that was by just 3 on a last second FG by Nick Novak.

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North Carolina State Wolfpack (6-5, 4-3) -- The Wolfpack were a FG away from finishing second in Division B, losing to Maryland in Raleigh. Even with an unlikely loss by Maryland to ECU and a win by NCSU over the same ECU team Wolfpack finish third but could make the 32 team Tournament Field barring a loss to ECU.

Tourney Profile: Coach CBlaze

Big Wins: None.

Bad Losses: Virginia Tech

Star Watch: Philip Rivers 2776 yards 21 TDs 6 INTs and Jerrico Cotchery 57 catches 1130 yards 8 TDs

One Reason State May Not Might Not Run the Table: The Wolfpack might not get in. NCSU's deck is stacked against them. The Wolfpack beat who they were supposed to beat but never won that big game. A loss to ECU would squash all chances of State making the Tournament Field.

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In Loaded Big 10 Buckeyes Are Best

Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1, 7-0) -- Ohio State captured its second consecutive Big 10 Championship under new Coach Sunspotiens. The Buckeyes can remain perfect in conference with a victory over rival Michigan in their season finale. The Buckeyes allowed just 12.9 points against per game (1st) and committed just .09 turnovers per game (1st). OSU's laundry list of Big Wins and impressive resume should make the Buckeyes a contender for a top four seed in the Season 2 National Championship Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach Sunspotiens, Big Ten Champions

Big Wins: NC State, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Iowa, Illinois

Bad Losses: None.

Star Watch: Craig Krenzel 2032 yards 23 TDs 7 INTs, Will Smith 12 sacks, Simon Fraser 11 sacks

Why OSU Might Not Run the Table: a 40-28 loss to Texas mid-season higlighted what can go wrong for the Buckeyes if they start to turn the ball over and fail to stop the pass.
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Iowa Hawkeyes (9-1, 4-1) -- The Hawkeyes are in the thick of the Big Ten race as several teams jostle for position and a higher seed in the National Championship Tourney. Conference games against PSU, Wisconsin and Michigan are on top of Iowa and they'll need to win all three if they plan to hold off the rest of a ferocious Big Ten and retain their second place spot. If the Hawkeyes can come escape the season with 2 wins in their final three games Iowa could slide into the top 8 for the Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach Champdawg

Big Wins: UCLA, Illinois, Missouri, Oregon State, Auburn, Notre Dame, Minnesota

Bad Losse: None

Star Watch: Mo Brown 35 catches 914 yards 10 TDs, Bob Sanders 6 INTs 2 FF 2 DEF TDs

Why Iowa Might Not Run the Table: The Hawkeyes have relied on big plays on special teams (5 TDs 1st CSFL) and 6 defensive TDs (7th) to compile an impressive Big Wins list. However, the Hawkeyes are a bit worse than average on offense 260.7 yards per game (54th) and only average against the run on defense (80.7 yards per game 43rd). Can Iowa win the big games where they don't generate points from their defense and special teams?

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Wisconsin Badgers (8-4, 5-2) -- The Badgers only game remaining is their conference tilt against Iowa whos perched just above them. If the Badgers can take out the Hawkeyes they'll leapfrog Iowa and sit in second place in the Big Ten regardless of if the Hawkeyes win their final three. If the Badgers can take down the Hawkeyes they could secure a top 12 seed in the Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach CSFL Badgers

Big Wins: Notre Dame, Minnesota, Maryland, LSU

Bad Losses: Michigan, Alabama

Star Watch: Anthony Davis 1975 yards 29 TDs Jonathan Welsh 10 sacks

Why the Badgers May Not Run the Table: Blowout losses to Michigan and Alabama underscore a glaring weakness for the Badgers -- defense. Wisconsin is 72nd out-of-75 teams in total defense (372.8). The Badgers give up 30. 2 ppg (59th) meaning that if the 4th ranked Badger rushing attack sputters and Wisconsin is forced to throw (199.7 ypg 40th) Wisconsin could lose in a shoot-out. in both losses to Michigan and Alabama Davis was held to under 100 ypg.

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Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-4, 3-3) -- The Gophers are in a precarious position with games remaining against Illinois and Penn State. Should the Gophers win those they'll be stuck in their current spot in the Big Ten because of head-to-head losses to Iowa and Wisconsin above them and a loss to Michigan just below them. In reality, the best case scenario for the Gophers is to finsh out their schedule with victories and hope Notre Dame just below them stumbles. The Gophers are a Tournament Team but will slide in as a lower seed and a perfect sleeper team to ruin your office pool.

Tourney Profile: Coach jtd4000

Big Wins: Nevada

Bad Losses: None.

Why Minnesota May Not Run the Table: If you look over their schedule the Gophers only win over a quality opponent is over Nevada. Losses to Iowa, Wisconsin, Notre Dame and Georgia Tech breed skepticism that Minny may not be able to get past an early round match-up against a higher seeded better rated school. The Gophers also lack a true star to carry the team on its back in a big game.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-5, 4-4) -- The Irish finish out their season in the 5th spot in the Big Ten which should be enough to get them into the Tournament with 8 wins. If Minnesota drops either of their final 2 the Irish will move up to 4th and possibly up a few seeds in the NC Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach DHammondND

Big Wins: Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Illinois

Bad Losses: Purdue

Star Watch: Carlisle Holiday 3697 yards 30 TDs 17 INTs, Maurice Stovall 66 catches 1799 yards 12 TDs

Why the Irish Might Not Run the Table: The Irish may not have the right pieces in place. They give up more points per game than they score on the season. Feature Back Ryan Grant has only about 450 yards on the season and the defense is porous third to last in the CSFL (72nd) against the pass 265.4 yards per game. The total defense is 68th giving up over 350 yards per game. If Holiday goes down -- a strong possibility as a running QB -- the Irish offense will be grounded and the defense won't be able to stop the bleeding.

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In Loaded Big 10 Buckeyes Are Best

Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1, 7-0) -- Ohio State captured its second consecutive Big 10 Championship under new Coach Sunspotiens. The Buckeyes can remain perfect in conference with a victory over rival Michigan in their season finale. The Buckeyes allowed just 12.9 points against per game (1st) and committed just .09 turnovers per game (1st). OSU's laundry list of Big Wins and impressive resume should make the Buckeyes a contender for a top four seed in the Season 2 National Championship Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach Sunspotiens, Big Ten Champions

Big Wins: NC State, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Iowa, Illinois

Bad Losses: None.

Star Watch: Craig Krenzel 2032 yards 23 TDs 7 INTs, Will Smith 12 sacks, Simon Fraser 11 sacks

Why OSU Might Not Run the Table: a 40-28 loss to Texas mid-season higlighted what can go wrong for the Buckeyes if they start to turn the ball over and fail to stop the pass.
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Iowa Hawkeyes (9-1, 4-1) -- The Hawkeyes are in the thick of the Big Ten race as several teams jostle for position and a higher seed in the National Championship Tourney. Conference games against PSU, Wisconsin and Michigan are on top of Iowa and they'll need to win all three if they plan to hold off the rest of a ferocious Big Ten and retain their second place spot. If the Hawkeyes can come escape the season with 2 wins in their final three games Iowa could slide into the top 8 for the Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach Champdawg

Big Wins: UCLA, Illinois, Missouri, Oregon State, Auburn, Notre Dame, Minnesota

Bad Losse: None

Star Watch: Mo Brown 35 catches 914 yards 10 TDs, Bob Sanders 6 INTs 2 FF 2 DEF TDs

Why Iowa Might Not Run the Table: The Hawkeyes have relied on big plays on special teams (5 TDs 1st CSFL) and 6 defensive TDs (7th) to compile an impressive Big Wins list. However, the Hawkeyes are a bit worse than average on offense 260.7 yards per game (54th) and only average against the run on defense (80.7 yards per game 43rd). Can Iowa win the big games where they don't generate points from their defense and special teams?

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Wisconsin Badgers (8-4, 5-2) -- The Badgers only game remaining is their conference tilt against Iowa whos perched just above them. If the Badgers can take out the Hawkeyes they'll leapfrog Iowa and sit in second place in the Big Ten regardless of if the Hawkeyes win their final three. If the Badgers can take down the Hawkeyes they could secure a top 12 seed in the Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach CSFL Badgers

Big Wins: Notre Dame, Minnesota, Maryland, LSU

Bad Losses: Michigan, Alabama

Star Watch: Anthony Davis 1975 yards 29 TDs Jonathan Welsh 10 sacks

Why the Badgers May Not Run the Table: Blowout losses to Michigan and Alabama underscore a glaring weakness for the Badgers -- defense. Wisconsin is 72nd out-of-75 teams in total defense (372.8). The Badgers give up 30. 2 ppg (59th) meaning that if the 4th ranked Badger rushing attack sputters and Wisconsin is forced to throw (199.7 ypg 40th) Wisconsin could lose in a shoot-out. in both losses to Michigan and Alabama Davis was held to under 100 ypg.

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Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-4, 3-3) -- The Gophers are in a precarious position with games remaining against Illinois and Penn State. Should the Gophers win those they'll be stuck in their current spot in the Big Ten because of head-to-head losses to Iowa and Wisconsin above them and a loss to Michigan just below them. In reality, the best case scenario for the Gophers is to finsh out their schedule with victories and hope Notre Dame just below them stumbles. The Gophers are a Tournament Team but will slide in as a lower seed and a perfect sleeper team to ruin your office pool.

Tourney Profile: Coach jtd4000

Big Wins: Nevada

Bad Losses: None.

Why Minnesota May Not Run the Table: If you look over their schedule the Gophers only win over a quality opponent is over Nevada. Losses to Iowa, Wisconsin, Notre Dame and Georgia Tech breed skepticism that Minny may not be able to get past an early round match-up against a higher seeded better rated school. The Gophers also lack a true star to carry the team on its back in a big game.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-5, 4-4) -- The Irish finish out their season in the 5th spot in the Big Ten which should be enough to get them into the Tournament with 8 wins. If Minnesota drops either of their final 2 the Irish will move up to 4th and possibly up a few seeds in the NC Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach DHammondND

Big Wins: Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Illinois

Bad Losses: Purdue

Star Watch: Carlisle Holiday 3697 yards 30 TDs 17 INTs, Maurice Stovall 66 catches 1799 yards 12 TDs

Why the Irish Might Not Run the Table: The Irish may not have the right pieces in place. They give up more points per game than they score on the season. Feature Back Ryan Grant has only about 450 yards on the season and the defense is porous third to last in the CSFL (72nd) against the pass 265.4 yards per game. The total defense is 68th giving up over 350 yards per game. If Holiday goes down -- a strong possibility as a running QB -- the Irish offense will be grounded and the defense won't be able to stop the bleeding.

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In Loaded Big 10 Buckeyes Are Best

Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1, 7-0) -- Ohio State captured its second consecutive Big 10 Championship under new Coach Sunspotiens. The Buckeyes can remain perfect in conference with a victory over rival Michigan in their season finale. The Buckeyes allowed just 12.9 points against per game (1st) and committed just .09 turnovers per game (1st). OSU's laundry list of Big Wins and impressive resume should make the Buckeyes a contender for a top four seed in the Season 2 National Championship Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach Sunspotiens, Big Ten Champions

Big Wins: NC State, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Iowa, Illinois

Bad Losses: None.

Star Watch: Craig Krenzel 2032 yards 23 TDs 7 INTs, Will Smith 12 sacks, Simon Fraser 11 sacks

Why OSU Might Not Run the Table: a 40-28 loss to Texas mid-season higlighted what can go wrong for the Buckeyes if they start to turn the ball over and fail to stop the pass.
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Iowa Hawkeyes (9-1, 4-1) -- The Hawkeyes are in the thick of the Big Ten race as several teams jostle for position and a higher seed in the National Championship Tourney. Conference games against PSU, Wisconsin and Michigan are on top of Iowa and they'll need to win all three if they plan to hold off the rest of a ferocious Big Ten and retain their second place spot. If the Hawkeyes can come escape the season with 2 wins in their final three games Iowa could slide into the top 8 for the Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach Champdawg

Big Wins: UCLA, Illinois, Missouri, Oregon State, Auburn, Notre Dame, Minnesota

Bad Losse: None

Star Watch: Mo Brown 35 catches 914 yards 10 TDs, Bob Sanders 6 INTs 2 FF 2 DEF TDs

Why Iowa Might Not Run the Table: The Hawkeyes have relied on big plays on special teams (5 TDs 1st CSFL) and 6 defensive TDs (7th) to compile an impressive Big Wins list. However, the Hawkeyes are a bit worse than average on offense 260.7 yards per game (54th) and only average against the run on defense (80.7 yards per game 43rd). Can Iowa win the big games where they don't generate points from their defense and special teams?

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Wisconsin Badgers (8-4, 5-2) -- The Badgers only game remaining is their conference tilt against Iowa whos perched just above them. If the Badgers can take out the Hawkeyes they'll leapfrog Iowa and sit in second place in the Big Ten regardless of if the Hawkeyes win their final three. If the Badgers can take down the Hawkeyes they could secure a top 12 seed in the Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach CSFL Badgers

Big Wins: Notre Dame, Minnesota, Maryland, LSU

Bad Losses: Michigan, Alabama

Star Watch: Anthony Davis 1975 yards 29 TDs Jonathan Welsh 10 sacks

Why the Badgers May Not Run the Table: Blowout losses to Michigan and Alabama underscore a glaring weakness for the Badgers -- defense. Wisconsin is 72nd out-of-75 teams in total defense (372.8). The Badgers give up 30. 2 ppg (59th) meaning that if the 4th ranked Badger rushing attack sputters and Wisconsin is forced to throw (199.7 ypg 40th) Wisconsin could lose in a shoot-out. in both losses to Michigan and Alabama Davis was held to under 100 ypg.

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Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-4, 3-3) -- The Gophers are in a precarious position with games remaining against Illinois and Penn State. Should the Gophers win those they'll be stuck in their current spot in the Big Ten because of head-to-head losses to Iowa and Wisconsin above them and a loss to Michigan just below them. In reality, the best case scenario for the Gophers is to finsh out their schedule with victories and hope Notre Dame just below them stumbles. The Gophers are a Tournament Team but will slide in as a lower seed and a perfect sleeper team to ruin your office pool.

Tourney Profile: Coach jtd4000

Big Wins: Nevada

Bad Losses: None.

Why Minnesota May Not Run the Table: If you look over their schedule the Gophers only win over a quality opponent is over Nevada. Losses to Iowa, Wisconsin, Notre Dame and Georgia Tech breed skepticism that Minny may not be able to get past an early round match-up against a higher seeded better rated school. The Gophers also lack a true star to carry the team on its back in a big game.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-5, 4-4) -- The Irish finish out their season in the 5th spot in the Big Ten which should be enough to get them into the Tournament with 8 wins. If Minnesota drops either of their final 2 the Irish will move up to 4th and possibly up a few seeds in the NC Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach DHammondND

Big Wins: Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Illinois

Bad Losses: Purdue

Star Watch: Carlisle Holiday 3697 yards 30 TDs 17 INTs, Maurice Stovall 66 catches 1799 yards 12 TDs

Why the Irish Might Not Run the Table: The Irish may not have the right pieces in place. They give up more points per game than they score on the season. Feature Back Ryan Grant has only about 450 yards on the season and the defense is porous third to last in the CSFL (72nd) against the pass 265.4 yards per game. The total defense is 68th giving up over 350 yards per game. If Holiday goes down -- a strong possibility as a running QB -- the Irish offense will be grounded and the defense won't be able to stop the bleeding.

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The Big Dogs Are in the Big 12 South But Don't Count Out the North Just Yet:

Big 12 South Division

Texas Longhorns (9-2, 7-0) -- The Longhorns have navigated through a top heavy Big 12 South race and sit a top the Division standings but don't be fooled a huge test awaits UT when second place Texas AM comes to Austin in each teams season finale. If the Longhorns fall to the Aggies, Texas will lose the Division Title and a shot at the Big 12 North Champion in the Big 12 Championship Game. Whoever comes out on top in the Big 12 South should be a heavy favorite for the conference championship and would be in excellent position to garner a Top 6 seed in the National Championship Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach JamestheCarman

Big Wins: Ohio State, Oklahoma, Missouri, KSU

Bad Losses: UNC

Star Watch: Vince Young 2829 yards 29 TDs 6 INTs, Roy Williams 66 catches 1566 yards 17 TDs

Why Texas Might Not Run the Table: Costly Turnovers. In losses and even in their wins UT has had a bad case of the fumblies. In the Arkanasas loss and in a huge upset loss to UNC the Longhorns have coughed the football up at in-opportune times. What happens if a ball squirts out when all the chips are down?

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Texas A&M Aggies (10-2, 6-2) -- It's quite simple when its broken down. Go into Austin Texas in A&M's last game and beat the Longhorns and the Aggies are Big 12 South Champs headed to the Big 12 Championship Game. Even with a loss to Texas in that game the Aggies are assured the #2 spot in the division by virtue of their head to head victory over Oklahoma. Look for the Aggies to be anywhere from a 14 seed to as high as a 6 seed depending on how the Big 12 division and confernce races shake out

Tourney Profile: Coach Sooner1208

Big Wins: Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Arizona State, Nebraska

Bad Losses: Stanford

Star Watch: Reggie McNeal 2867 yards 28 TDs 17 INT 636 yards rushing and 9 TDs

Why the Aggies Might Not Run the Table: Defense. The Aggies are second to last (74th) in total defense (394.5) and dead last against the pass (75th) giving up 300 ypg. The Aggies were #1 in ppg in the CSFL at 43.3 but what happens if the Aggies run into a stingy defense of worse yet if dynamic throwing and rushing threat QB Reggie McNeal goes down. In a defensive struggle the Aggies could be upended.

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Oklahoma Sooners (9-2, 5-2) -- The Sooners will finish third in the division no matter what happens at the top because of losses to both UT and TAMU above them. The Sooners were 5 points away from being undefeated losing by 3 and 2 to division foes. The Sooners should roll over inept Baylor in their season finale and most likely will earn an upper-middle seed in the Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach Golds

Big Wins: Georgia, UCLA, Miami, Nebraska

Bad Losses: None.

Star Watch: Antonie Perkins 7 INT 5 DEF TDs, Lance Mitchell 8 INTs 2 DEF TDs, Teddy Lehman 12 Sacks 3 FF

Why OU Might Not Run the Table: The Sooners are strong offensively and defensively (2nd in ppg, 2nd in ppg against) but their inability to meet the challenges in conference with losses to Texas and Texas AM makes you wonder if when the spotlight shines too brightly the Sooners may choke.

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Big 12 North Division:

Kansas State Wildcats (8-4, 6-2) -- KSU has a loose grasp on the top spot in the North Division and has to wait on the outcome of the Missouri/Colorado game in Mizzous finale. If the Tigers lose (highly unlikely) K-State will take the Division title and face either Texas or Texas AM in the Big 12 Championship. If the Tigers win the Wildcats will finish second and most likely land in the top 14 for the National Championship Tourney. If the Cats can win the Big 12 Championship they could rise 5-6 seeds.

Tourney Profile: Coach Bigry

Big Wins: Nebraska

Bad Losses: None

Star Watch: Darren Sproles 1305 yards 14 TDs, Andrew Shull 11 sacks 4 FF

Why the Wildcats Might Not Run the Table: A weak season schedule. KSU only had one Big Win and despite beating who they should have beaten on paper the Wildcats did not win any big match-ups against higher quaility opponents. The Cats got drilled by Texas, handily beaten by UGA and lost the most crucial match-up of their season by 3 to Mizzou. Ultimately that loss to Mizzou may be what dooms the Wildcats giving the Tigers the higher seed in the NC Tourney and pushing KSU into the middle seeds where they will run into a more formidable and possibly higher rated opponent in the first round.

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Missouri Tigers (7-4, 5-2) -- If Mizzou can take care of business against Colorado as they should the Tigers will be Big 12 North Champs and earn a shot at Texas/Texas AM in the Big 12 Championship giving them the high seed that will be afforded to the Big 12 Conference Champion.

Tourney Profile: Coach DipnCheese

Big Wins: Illinois, KSU, Texas AM

Bad Losses: Virginia

Why Mizzou Might Not Run the Table: The Tigers suffer from some fundamental flaws that are often magnified in the playoff tournament. Brad Smith is an exceptional athlete throwing for over 1600 yards and rushing for almost 1000 but hes lacked the ability to get the Tigers in the endzone from the redzone. The Tigers rank 74th in redzone scoring TDs and even though they are 2nd in the CSFL in offensive turnovers per game (0.9) the defense doesn't generate turnovers ranking dead last (75th) at 0.6 turnovers forced per game which negates an otherwise impressive advantage for Mizzou. Missouri lacks the pressure defense in key areas (INTs, FF's, Sacks) and their total defense is in the bottom 3rd against both the run and the pass. The Tigers may not be able to keep opposing offenses off the field enough to generate enough of their own offense to win key games.

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The Big Dogs Are in the Big 12 South But Don't Count Out the North Just Yet:

Big 12 South Division

Texas Longhorns (9-2, 7-0) -- The Longhorns have navigated through a top heavy Big 12 South race and sit a top the Division standings but don't be fooled a huge test awaits UT when second place Texas AM comes to Austin in each teams season finale. If the Longhorns fall to the Aggies, Texas will lose the Division Title and a shot at the Big 12 North Champion in the Big 12 Championship Game. Whoever comes out on top in the Big 12 South should be a heavy favorite for the conference championship and would be in excellent position to garner a Top 6 seed in the National Championship Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach JamestheCarman

Big Wins: Ohio State, Oklahoma, Missouri, KSU

Bad Losses: UNC

Star Watch: Vince Young 2829 yards 29 TDs 6 INTs, Roy Williams 66 catches 1566 yards 17 TDs

Why Texas Might Not Run the Table: Costly Turnovers. In losses and even in their wins UT has had a bad case of the fumblies. In the Arkanasas loss and in a huge upset loss to UNC the Longhorns have coughed the football up at in-opportune times. What happens if a ball squirts out when all the chips are down?

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Texas A&M Aggies (10-2, 6-2) -- It's quite simple when its broken down. Go into Austin Texas in A&M's last game and beat the Longhorns and the Aggies are Big 12 South Champs headed to the Big 12 Championship Game. Even with a loss to Texas in that game the Aggies are assured the #2 spot in the division by virtue of their head to head victory over Oklahoma. Look for the Aggies to be anywhere from a 14 seed to as high as a 6 seed depending on how the Big 12 division and confernce races shake out

Tourney Profile: Coach Sooner1208

Big Wins: Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Arizona State, Nebraska

Bad Losses: Stanford

Star Watch: Reggie McNeal 2867 yards 28 TDs 17 INT 636 yards rushing and 9 TDs

Why the Aggies Might Not Run the Table: Defense. The Aggies are second to last (74th) in total defense (394.5) and dead last against the pass (75th) giving up 300 ypg. The Aggies were #1 in ppg in the CSFL at 43.3 but what happens if the Aggies run into a stingy defense of worse yet if dynamic throwing and rushing threat QB Reggie McNeal goes down. In a defensive struggle the Aggies could be upended.

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Oklahoma Sooners (9-2, 5-2) -- The Sooners will finish third in the division no matter what happens at the top because of losses to both UT and TAMU above them. The Sooners were 5 points away from being undefeated losing by 3 and 2 to division foes. The Sooners should roll over inept Baylor in their season finale and most likely will earn an upper-middle seed in the Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach Golds

Big Wins: Georgia, UCLA, Miami, Nebraska

Bad Losses: None.

Star Watch: Antonie Perkins 7 INT 5 DEF TDs, Lance Mitchell 8 INTs 2 DEF TDs, Teddy Lehman 12 Sacks 3 FF

Why OU Might Not Run the Table: The Sooners are strong offensively and defensively (2nd in ppg, 2nd in ppg against) but their inability to meet the challenges in conference with losses to Texas and Texas AM makes you wonder if when the spotlight shines too brightly the Sooners may choke.

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Big 12 North Division:

Kansas State Wildcats (8-4, 6-2) -- KSU has a loose grasp on the top spot in the North Division and has to wait on the outcome of the Missouri/Colorado game in Mizzous finale. If the Tigers lose (highly unlikely) K-State will take the Division title and face either Texas or Texas AM in the Big 12 Championship. If the Tigers win the Wildcats will finish second and most likely land in the top 14 for the National Championship Tourney. If the Cats can win the Big 12 Championship they could rise 5-6 seeds.

Tourney Profile: Coach Bigry

Big Wins: Nebraska

Bad Losses: None

Star Watch: Darren Sproles 1305 yards 14 TDs, Andrew Shull 11 sacks 4 FF

Why the Wildcats Might Not Run the Table: A weak season schedule. KSU only had one Big Win and despite beating who they should have beaten on paper the Wildcats did not win any big match-ups against higher quaility opponents. The Cats got drilled by Texas, handily beaten by UGA and lost the most crucial match-up of their season by 3 to Mizzou. Ultimately that loss to Mizzou may be what dooms the Wildcats giving the Tigers the higher seed in the NC Tourney and pushing KSU into the middle seeds where they will run into a more formidable and possibly higher rated opponent in the first round.

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Missouri Tigers (7-4, 5-2) -- If Mizzou can take care of business against Colorado as they should the Tigers will be Big 12 North Champs and earn a shot at Texas/Texas AM in the Big 12 Championship giving them the high seed that will be afforded to the Big 12 Conference Champion.

Tourney Profile: Coach DipnCheese

Big Wins: Illinois, KSU, Texas AM

Bad Losses: Virginia

Why Mizzou Might Not Run the Table: The Tigers suffer from some fundamental flaws that are often magnified in the playoff tournament. Brad Smith is an exceptional athlete throwing for over 1600 yards and rushing for almost 1000 but hes lacked the ability to get the Tigers in the endzone from the redzone. The Tigers rank 74th in redzone scoring TDs and even though they are 2nd in the CSFL in offensive turnovers per game (0.9) the defense doesn't generate turnovers ranking dead last (75th) at 0.6 turnovers forced per game which negates an otherwise impressive advantage for Mizzou. Missouri lacks the pressure defense in key areas (INTs, FF's, Sacks) and their total defense is in the bottom 3rd against both the run and the pass. The Tigers may not be able to keep opposing offenses off the field enough to generate enough of their own offense to win key games.

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The Big Dogs Are in the Big 12 South But Don't Count Out the North Just Yet:

Big 12 South Division

Texas Longhorns (9-2, 7-0) -- The Longhorns have navigated through a top heavy Big 12 South race and sit a top the Division standings but don't be fooled a huge test awaits UT when second place Texas AM comes to Austin in each teams season finale. If the Longhorns fall to the Aggies, Texas will lose the Division Title and a shot at the Big 12 North Champion in the Big 12 Championship Game. Whoever comes out on top in the Big 12 South should be a heavy favorite for the conference championship and would be in excellent position to garner a Top 6 seed in the National Championship Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach JamestheCarman

Big Wins: Ohio State, Oklahoma, Missouri, KSU

Bad Losses: UNC

Star Watch: Vince Young 2829 yards 29 TDs 6 INTs, Roy Williams 66 catches 1566 yards 17 TDs

Why Texas Might Not Run the Table: Costly Turnovers. In losses and even in their wins UT has had a bad case of the fumblies. In the Arkanasas loss and in a huge upset loss to UNC the Longhorns have coughed the football up at in-opportune times. What happens if a ball squirts out when all the chips are down?

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Texas A&M Aggies (10-2, 6-2) -- It's quite simple when its broken down. Go into Austin Texas in A&M's last game and beat the Longhorns and the Aggies are Big 12 South Champs headed to the Big 12 Championship Game. Even with a loss to Texas in that game the Aggies are assured the #2 spot in the division by virtue of their head to head victory over Oklahoma. Look for the Aggies to be anywhere from a 14 seed to as high as a 6 seed depending on how the Big 12 division and confernce races shake out

Tourney Profile: Coach Sooner1208

Big Wins: Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Arizona State, Nebraska

Bad Losses: Stanford

Star Watch: Reggie McNeal 2867 yards 28 TDs 17 INT 636 yards rushing and 9 TDs

Why the Aggies Might Not Run the Table: Defense. The Aggies are second to last (74th) in total defense (394.5) and dead last against the pass (75th) giving up 300 ypg. The Aggies were #1 in ppg in the CSFL at 43.3 but what happens if the Aggies run into a stingy defense of worse yet if dynamic throwing and rushing threat QB Reggie McNeal goes down. In a defensive struggle the Aggies could be upended.

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Oklahoma Sooners (9-2, 5-2) -- The Sooners will finish third in the division no matter what happens at the top because of losses to both UT and TAMU above them. The Sooners were 5 points away from being undefeated losing by 3 and 2 to division foes. The Sooners should roll over inept Baylor in their season finale and most likely will earn an upper-middle seed in the Tournament.

Tourney Profile: Coach Golds

Big Wins: Georgia, UCLA, Miami, Nebraska

Bad Losses: None.

Star Watch: Antonie Perkins 7 INT 5 DEF TDs, Lance Mitchell 8 INTs 2 DEF TDs, Teddy Lehman 12 Sacks 3 FF

Why OU Might Not Run the Table: The Sooners are strong offensively and defensively (2nd in ppg, 2nd in ppg against) but their inability to meet the challenges in conference with losses to Texas and Texas AM makes you wonder if when the spotlight shines too brightly the Sooners may choke.

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Big 12 North Division:

Kansas State Wildcats (8-4, 6-2) -- KSU has a loose grasp on the top spot in the North Division and has to wait on the outcome of the Missouri/Colorado game in Mizzous finale. If the Tigers lose (highly unlikely) K-State will take the Division title and face either Texas or Texas AM in the Big 12 Championship. If the Tigers win the Wildcats will finish second and most likely land in the top 14 for the National Championship Tourney. If the Cats can win the Big 12 Championship they could rise 5-6 seeds.

Tourney Profile: Coach Bigry

Big Wins: Nebraska

Bad Losses: None

Star Watch: Darren Sproles 1305 yards 14 TDs, Andrew Shull 11 sacks 4 FF

Why the Wildcats Might Not Run the Table: A weak season schedule. KSU only had one Big Win and despite beating who they should have beaten on paper the Wildcats did not win any big match-ups against higher quaility opponents. The Cats got drilled by Texas, handily beaten by UGA and lost the most crucial match-up of their season by 3 to Mizzou. Ultimately that loss to Mizzou may be what dooms the Wildcats giving the Tigers the higher seed in the NC Tourney and pushing KSU into the middle seeds where they will run into a more formidable and possibly higher rated opponent in the first round.

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Missouri Tigers (7-4, 5-2) -- If Mizzou can take care of business against Colorado as they should the Tigers will be Big 12 North Champs and earn a shot at Texas/Texas AM in the Big 12 Championship giving them the high seed that will be afforded to the Big 12 Conference Champion.

Tourney Profile: Coach DipnCheese

Big Wins: Illinois, KSU, Texas AM

Bad Losses: Virginia

Why Mizzou Might Not Run the Table: The Tigers suffer from some fundamental flaws that are often magnified in the playoff tournament. Brad Smith is an exceptional athlete throwing for over 1600 yards and rushing for almost 1000 but hes lacked the ability to get the Tigers in the endzone from the redzone. The Tigers rank 74th in redzone scoring TDs and even though they are 2nd in the CSFL in offensive turnovers per game (0.9) the defense doesn't generate turnovers ranking dead last (75th) at 0.6 turnovers forced per game which negates an otherwise impressive advantage for Mizzou. Missouri lacks the pressure defense in key areas (INTs, FF's, Sacks) and their total defense is in the bottom 3rd against both the run and the pass. The Tigers may not be able to keep opposing offenses off the field enough to generate enough of their own offense to win key games.

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Big East Crowded at the Top:

Big East/Conference USA Division:

Whew. Lets take our time and explain how we get West Virginia as the Division Champion and then place out the 5 other division contenders and then break the teams down as we have been. The Mountaineers (8-5, 6-2) are the Big East/C-USA Division Champs. Let's breakdown each team's division AND conference losses to help clear it all up:

West Virginia - Losses in Division (1): Pittsburgh, Losses in Conf (1): UAB

Pittsburgh - Losses in Division (2): Syracuse, Louisville

Syracuse - Losses in Division (2): West Virginia, Cincy

Louisville - Losses in Division (2): West Virginia, Syracuse

So here's how it works out. West Virginia wins the division because against common division opponents (only Big East/C-USA Division teams) they have 1 loss while Pittsburgh (9-3, 6-2), Syracuse (8-4, 6-2) and Louisville (7-3, 5-2) all have 2 losses in the Division. So, Pittsburgh and Syracuse finish Tied for 2nd and Louisville finishes 4th. There you go.
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West Virginia (8-5, 6-2) -- Its hard to determine where The Division Champs will wind up in the National Championship Tournament seeding. The possibility is there for the Mountaineers to be as high as an 8 seed but the parity in the Division and the mediocrity in the other Big East Division makes it difficult to push the Mountaineers to hi in the seeding.

Tourney Profile: Coach Evan18WV, Big East/C-USA Division Champs

Big Wins: Louisville, Maryland, Syracuse, Cincy

Bad Losses: Virginia

Star Watch: Quincy Wilson 2604 yards 36 TDs, Grant Wiley 19 sacks, 3 FF

Why WV Might Not Run the Table: If Quincy Wilson is marginalized WV will struggle. Wilson accounts for the majority of the Mountaineers offense in terms of yards but particularly TDs. In three of West Virginia's 5 losses Wilson was held to just 1 TD and around 100 yards rushing. If a team neutralizes Wilson rushing yardage and TDs in the redzone the Mountaineers can be beaten. WV is dead last in the CSFL in passing with an anemic 102 ypg compared to a league best 250.4 ypg on the ground.

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Pittsburgh Panthers (9-3, 6-2) -- The Panthers like everyone else above and below them in this Division should wind up with a middle or possibly upper-middle seed in the Tournament but do hold an advantage in seeding over Syrcause because Pitt only has 3 losses overall.

Tourney Profile: Coach JTrower

Big Wins: FSU, West Virginia, Nebraska, Cincinatti

Bad Losses: None

Star Watch: Larry Fitzgerald 73 rec 1821 yards 25 TDs, Rod Rutherford 3220 yards 30 TDs 16 INTs

Why Pitt Might Not Run the Table: The Panther offense doesn't run the football all that well, just 56.3 ypg (51st) and the defense is weak against the run giving up 117 ypg (63rd). If the Panthers run into a superior secondary and particularly a shut down cover CB who can blanket Fitzgerald, Pitt may struggle to score. Of Rutherfords 30 passing TDs 25 have gone to Fitzgerald. Other than Brandon Miree's 7 rusihing TDs no Panther player has scored more than 1 with the exception of Gaines with 3 TDs receiving. Keep Fitzgerald out of the endzone and the Panthers could get bounced.

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Syracuse Orangemen (8-4, 6-2) -- The Orangeman have been a surprise player in the Division race after starting slowly. Syracuse will get in the Tournament at the backend of the seeding.

Tourney Profile: Coach CSFLCSU

Big Wins: UAB, Pitt, Louisville

Bad Losses: Virginia Tech

Star Watch: Walter Reyes 1085 yards 12 TDs, Johnnie Morant 1045 yards 13 TDs

Why Cuse Might Not Run the Table: Lack of gamebreakers. The Orangemen do not have that one player who can dominate a game -- something that will be necessary for Syracuse to force an upset in an early round match-up. Morant and Reyes had solid statistical seasons but wont dominate. The defense doesnt force turnovers (1.6 per game 63rd). In order for the Cuse to win they'll have to play flawless team football which odds are won't get them far enough.

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Louisville Cardinals (7-3, 5-2) -- The Cardinals held the top spot in the Division much of the season but faded late with losses to West Virginia and Syracuse. The Cardinals have games remaining with UAB and Kentucky. If they split Louisville could slide in the tournament as one of the final seeds. Lose them both and that door to the tournament closes to a sliver.

Tourney Profile: Coach Outlaw

Big Wins: Pitt, Cincinatti

Bad Losses: None.

Why Louisville Might Not Run the Table: They might not even get in. If they do they'll most likely be the last or second to last team in the Tournament and get a Miami, Ohio State, or any host of other tops seeds where they be seriously outmatched.

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UAB The Beast of The Least in the Big East MAC:

Big East/MAC Division:

UAB Blazers (8-2, 5-2) -- The Blazers are the best of the CSFl Punching Bag Conference and will be undisputed Division Champs even with two games still left on the schedule. The Blazers will make the Tourney as a mid to late seed with 8 wins. Even with wins over Louisville and Illinois UAB at 10 wins won't move up all that much more.

Tourney Profile: Coach FatMatt

Big Wins: UGA, West Virginia

Bad Losses: Northern Illinois

Why UAB Might Not Run the Table: The Blazers are outmatched even more so than Louisville. The Blazers have feasted on their in division foes and struggled in their cross division games in the Big East. UAB option attack while different and unfamiliar to the CSFL will face a stiff test from any team they draw in the opening round. Against the faster defenses and more potent offenses of non-MAC scholls the Blazers could get routed.

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Big East Crowded at the Top:

Big East/Conference USA Division:

Whew. Lets take our time and explain how we get West Virginia as the Division Champion and then place out the 5 other division contenders and then break the teams down as we have been. The Mountaineers (8-5, 6-2) are the Big East/C-USA Division Champs. Let's breakdown each team's division AND conference losses to help clear it all up:

West Virginia - Losses in Division (1): Pittsburgh, Losses in Conf (1): UAB

Pittsburgh - Losses in Division (2): Syracuse, Louisville

Syracuse - Losses in Division (2): West Virginia, Cincy

Louisville - Losses in Division (2): West Virginia, Syracuse

So here's how it works out. West Virginia wins the division because against common division opponents (only Big East/C-USA Division teams) they have 1 loss while Pittsburgh (9-3, 6-2), Syracuse (8-4, 6-2) and Louisville (7-3, 5-2) all have 2 losses in the Division. So, Pittsburgh and Syracuse finish Tied for 2nd and Louisville finishes 4th. There you go.
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West Virginia (8-5, 6-2) -- Its hard to determine where The Division Champs will wind up in the National Championship Tournament seeding. The possibility is there for the Mountaineers to be as high as an 8 seed but the parity in the Division and the mediocrity in the other Big East Division makes it difficult to push the Mountaineers to hi in the seeding.

Tourney Profile: Coach Evan18WV, Big East/C-USA Division Champs

Big Wins: Louisville, Maryland, Syracuse, Cincy

Bad Losses: Virginia

Star Watch: Quincy Wilson 2604 yards 36 TDs, Grant Wiley 19 sacks, 3 FF

Why WV Might Not Run the Table: If Quincy Wilson is marginalized WV will struggle. Wilson accounts for the majority of the Mountaineers offense in terms of yards but particularly TDs. In three of West Virginia's 5 losses Wilson was held to just 1 TD and around 100 yards rushing. If a team neutralizes Wilson rushing yardage and TDs in the redzone the Mountaineers can be beaten. WV is dead last in the CSFL in passing with an anemic 102 ypg compared to a league best 250.4 ypg on the ground.

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Pittsburgh Panthers (9-3, 6-2) -- The Panthers like everyone else above and below them in this Division should wind up with a middle or possibly upper-middle seed in the Tournament but do hold an advantage in seeding over Syrcause because Pitt only has 3 losses overall.

Tourney Profile: Coach JTrower

Big Wins: FSU, West Virginia, Nebraska, Cincinatti

Bad Losses: None

Star Watch: Larry Fitzgerald 73 rec 1821 yards 25 TDs, Rod Rutherford 3220 yards 30 TDs 16 INTs

Why Pitt Might Not Run the Table: The Panther offense doesn't run the football all that well, just 56.3 ypg (51st) and the defense is weak against the run giving up 117 ypg (63rd). If the Panthers run into a superior secondary and particularly a shut down cover CB who can blanket Fitzgerald, Pitt may struggle to score. Of Rutherfords 30 passing TDs 25 have gone to Fitzgerald. Other than Brandon Miree's 7 rusihing TDs no Panther player has scored more than 1 with the exception of Gaines with 3 TDs receiving. Keep Fitzgerald out of the endzone and the Panthers could get bounced.

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Syracuse Orangemen (8-4, 6-2) -- The Orangeman have been a surprise player in the Division race after starting slowly. Syracuse will get in the Tournament at the backend of the seeding.

Tourney Profile: Coach CSFLCSU

Big Wins: UAB, Pitt, Louisville

Bad Losses: Virginia Tech

Star Watch: Walter Reyes 1085 yards 12 TDs, Johnnie Morant 1045 yards 13 TDs

Why Cuse Might Not Run the Table: Lack of gamebreakers. The Orangemen do not have that one player who can dominate a game -- something that will be necessary for Syracuse to force an upset in an early round match-up. Morant and Reyes had solid statistical seasons but wont dominate. The defense doesnt force turnovers (1.6 per game 63rd). In order for the Cuse to win they'll have to play flawless team football which odds are won't get them far enough.

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Louisville Cardinals (7-3, 5-2) -- The Cardinals held the top spot in the Division much of the season but faded late with losses to West Virginia and Syracuse. The Cardinals have games remaining with UAB and Kentucky. If they split Louisville could slide in the tournament as one of the final seeds. Lose them both and that door to the tournament closes to a sliver.

Tourney Profile: Coach Outlaw

Big Wins: Pitt, Cincinatti

Bad Losses: None.

Why Louisville Might Not Run the Table: They might not even get in. If they do they'll most likely be the last or second to last team in the Tournament and get a Miami, Ohio State, or any host of other tops seeds where they be seriously outmatched.

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UAB The Beast of The Least in the Big East MAC:

Big East/MAC Division:

UAB Blazers (8-2, 5-2) -- The Blazers are the best of the CSFl Punching Bag Conference and will be undisputed Division Champs even with two games still left on the schedule. The Blazers will make the Tourney as a mid to late seed with 8 wins. Even with wins over Louisville and Illinois UAB at 10 wins won't move up all that much more.

Tourney Profile: Coach FatMatt

Big Wins: UGA, West Virginia

Bad Losses: Northern Illinois

Why UAB Might Not Run the Table: The Blazers are outmatched even more so than Louisville. The Blazers have feasted on their in division foes and struggled in their cross division games in the Big East. UAB option attack while different and unfamiliar to the CSFL will face a stiff test from any team they draw in the opening round. Against the faster defenses and more potent offenses of non-MAC scholls the Blazers could get routed.