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The New, The Old, The Renamed
SME Network Projects the Missouri Valley Conference
August 1, 2008
A lot has changed since a season ago. For starters, there is a new name for the entire league. The Gateway
Conference and all of its members will now be referred to as the Missouri Valley Conference. Not only will the
conference have a new name, it will also feature two new schools. Both North and South Dakota St will now be a
full member of the MVC and more importantly both will be playoff eligible.
Last season, UNI went undefeated but fell in the second round of the FCS Playoffs. With a new quarterback the
Panthers will need to answer a few questions of their own. Even though the signal caller is gone, UNI still appears
to be in good shape on the surface. The main reason is because most MVC contenders also lost their man under
center. North Dakota St, who will challenge the Panthers for the conference crown, also need to regroup and add
a new QB. However, Tyler Roehl returns and for the Bison that is outstanding news.
Youngstown St and Southern Illinois will each need new QB’s as well, but the Saluki’s will have a brand new
coaching staff too. That might be two much to overcome in a conference that may now be the toughest in the
country. All of the top six schools have a chance to beat anyone in the conference. Home field advantage may
have never been as important as it is this year.
This season, you might as well roll the dice to see who will come out on top. UNI will play NDSU in the UNI-Dome
which is the only reason we have given the conference crown to UNI. Don’t be surprised if this year the MVC
places as many as four teams in the post-season come Thanksgiving.
Here is how the SME Network breaks down the MVC:
1 – Northern Iowa
2 – North Dakota St
3 – Southern Illinois
4 – Youngstown St
5 – South Dakota St
6 – Western Illinois
7 – Illinois St
8 – Missouri St
9 – Indiana St
(Projections were voted on by SME Network staff broadcasters and reporters along with select broadcasters from the
MVC)
To view the entire poll CLICK HERE.
SME Network Projects the Missouri Valley Conference
August 1, 2008
A lot has changed since a season ago. For starters, there is a new name for the entire league. The Gateway
Conference and all of its members will now be referred to as the Missouri Valley Conference. Not only will the
conference have a new name, it will also feature two new schools. Both North and South Dakota St will now be a
full member of the MVC and more importantly both will be playoff eligible.
Last season, UNI went undefeated but fell in the second round of the FCS Playoffs. With a new quarterback the
Panthers will need to answer a few questions of their own. Even though the signal caller is gone, UNI still appears
to be in good shape on the surface. The main reason is because most MVC contenders also lost their man under
center. North Dakota St, who will challenge the Panthers for the conference crown, also need to regroup and add
a new QB. However, Tyler Roehl returns and for the Bison that is outstanding news.
Youngstown St and Southern Illinois will each need new QB’s as well, but the Saluki’s will have a brand new
coaching staff too. That might be two much to overcome in a conference that may now be the toughest in the
country. All of the top six schools have a chance to beat anyone in the conference. Home field advantage may
have never been as important as it is this year.
This season, you might as well roll the dice to see who will come out on top. UNI will play NDSU in the UNI-Dome
which is the only reason we have given the conference crown to UNI. Don’t be surprised if this year the MVC
places as many as four teams in the post-season come Thanksgiving.
Here is how the SME Network breaks down the MVC:
1 – Northern Iowa
2 – North Dakota St
3 – Southern Illinois
4 – Youngstown St
5 – South Dakota St
6 – Western Illinois
7 – Illinois St
8 – Missouri St
9 – Indiana St
(Projections were voted on by SME Network staff broadcasters and reporters along with select broadcasters from the
MVC)
To view the entire poll CLICK HERE.
Last But Not Least - The CAA Concludes Our Conference Projections
SME Network Projects the CAA
August 2, 2008
The CAA has always been known as the deepest conference in the FCS. Even though the Valley will be putting up
a good argument, the CAA is still primed and ready to go again. Last season, five CAA programs made the post-
season, two reached the semi’s and Delaware made a run to the Championship Game. Even though the Blue Hens
will take a hit, look for much of the same with a few different cast members for this season.
UMass always seems to reload and they return an All-American at the quarterback position in Liam Coen. In the
north, look for Hofstra to build off their newly found success from last season. With a constant at the QB-WR
positions, the Pride look to be back in their late 90’s form.
The south division has everything up for grabs. James Madison comes into the season ranked #2 in the SME
Network Broadcasters Poll and seems to be the early favorite. We say early because the Dukes have a few tough
tests, including a rematch of their quarterfinal game with App St. Richmond looks to be on par as compared to last
season, and you can never write off the National Runner Up so early.
Villanova, to some, were snubbed from the post season last year, but Andy Tally has his group primed and ready.
The top four from the south and the top 3 from the north will fight it out all season long. With other conferences
stepping up their game it will be hard for the CAA to get five teams into the post-season again, but four is not out
of the question. Let the race to the playoffs begin!
Here is how the SME Network breaks down the CAA:
1 – UMass
2 – Hofstra
3 – New Hampshire
4 – Maine
5 – Northeastern
6 – Rhode Island
1 – James Madison*
2 – Richmond
3 – Delaware
4 – Villanova
5 – William & Mary
6 – Towson
(Projections were voted on by SME Network staff broadcasters and reporters along with select broadcasters from the
CAA)
To view the entire poll CLICK HERE.
SME Network Projects the CAA
August 2, 2008
The CAA has always been known as the deepest conference in the FCS. Even though the Valley will be putting up
a good argument, the CAA is still primed and ready to go again. Last season, five CAA programs made the post-
season, two reached the semi’s and Delaware made a run to the Championship Game. Even though the Blue Hens
will take a hit, look for much of the same with a few different cast members for this season.
UMass always seems to reload and they return an All-American at the quarterback position in Liam Coen. In the
north, look for Hofstra to build off their newly found success from last season. With a constant at the QB-WR
positions, the Pride look to be back in their late 90’s form.
The south division has everything up for grabs. James Madison comes into the season ranked #2 in the SME
Network Broadcasters Poll and seems to be the early favorite. We say early because the Dukes have a few tough
tests, including a rematch of their quarterfinal game with App St. Richmond looks to be on par as compared to last
season, and you can never write off the National Runner Up so early.
Villanova, to some, were snubbed from the post season last year, but Andy Tally has his group primed and ready.
The top four from the south and the top 3 from the north will fight it out all season long. With other conferences
stepping up their game it will be hard for the CAA to get five teams into the post-season again, but four is not out
of the question. Let the race to the playoffs begin!
Here is how the SME Network breaks down the CAA:
1 – UMass
2 – Hofstra
3 – New Hampshire
4 – Maine
5 – Northeastern
6 – Rhode Island
1 – James Madison*
2 – Richmond
3 – Delaware
4 – Villanova
5 – William & Mary
6 – Towson
(Projections were voted on by SME Network staff broadcasters and reporters along with select broadcasters from the
CAA)
To view the entire poll CLICK HERE.
SME Network's Players to Watch in 2008
Top Players At Each Position
August 17, 2008
TOP QB's
Armanti Edwards, Jr. Appalachian St.
Matt Nichols, Jr. Eastern Washington
Liam Cohen, Sr. UMass
Rodney Landers, Sr. JMU
Scott Riddle, Elon, Soph.
TOP RB's
Mike McLeod, Sr. Yale
Tyler Roehl, Sr. North Dakota St.
Eugene Holloman, Sr. JMU
Rashad Jennings, Sr. Liberty
Javorris Williams, Sr. Tennessee St.
TOP WR's
Ramses Barden, Sr. Cal Poly
Aaron Boyce, Jr. Eastern Washington
Terrell Hudgins, Jr. Elon
Aaron Love, Sr. Delaware
Jeremy Gilchrist, Sr. Hampton
TOP TE's
Scott Sicko, Soph. New Hampshire
Brian Mandeville, Sr. Northeastern
Robbie Agnone, Sr. Delaware
Marquez Branson, Sr. Central Arkansas
Clay Harbor, Sr. Missouri St.
TOP OL's
Tennessee St.
Furman
Umass
Montana
Cal Poly
Appalachian St
TOP KICKERS
Jon Striefsky, Jr Delaware
Taylor Rowan, Sr Western Illinois
Andrew Gardner, Jr. Cal Poly
Gavin Hallford, Jacksonville St
To view the best of the best CLICK HERE.
Top Players At Each Position
August 17, 2008
TOP QB's
Armanti Edwards, Jr. Appalachian St.
Matt Nichols, Jr. Eastern Washington
Liam Cohen, Sr. UMass
Rodney Landers, Sr. JMU
Scott Riddle, Elon, Soph.
TOP RB's
Mike McLeod, Sr. Yale
Tyler Roehl, Sr. North Dakota St.
Eugene Holloman, Sr. JMU
Rashad Jennings, Sr. Liberty
Javorris Williams, Sr. Tennessee St.
TOP WR's
Ramses Barden, Sr. Cal Poly
Aaron Boyce, Jr. Eastern Washington
Terrell Hudgins, Jr. Elon
Aaron Love, Sr. Delaware
Jeremy Gilchrist, Sr. Hampton
TOP TE's
Scott Sicko, Soph. New Hampshire
Brian Mandeville, Sr. Northeastern
Robbie Agnone, Sr. Delaware
Marquez Branson, Sr. Central Arkansas
Clay Harbor, Sr. Missouri St.
TOP OL's
Tennessee St.
Furman
Umass
Montana
Cal Poly
Appalachian St
TOP KICKERS
Jon Striefsky, Jr Delaware
Taylor Rowan, Sr Western Illinois
Andrew Gardner, Jr. Cal Poly
Gavin Hallford, Jacksonville St
To view the best of the best CLICK HERE.
TOP DL
Jovan Belcher, Sr. Maine
Matt Marcorelle, Jr. Delaware
Mychal Savage, Sr. Youngstown St.
Anthony Williams, Jr. Appalachian St.
Greg Peach, Eastern Washington
TOP LB's
Pierre Banks, Sr. Appalachian St.
Lee Robinson, Sr. Alcorn St.
Andrew Schantz, Sr. Portland St.
Bobby Daly, Sr. Montana St.
Jason Williams, Sr. Western Illinois
TOP SAFETY'S
Ladarius Webb, Jr. Nicholls St.
Brandon Gathof, Sr. Eastern Kentucky
Al Donaldson, Sr. Alabama A&M
Terrell Whitehead, Sr. Norfolk St.
TOP CB's
Courtney Robinson, Sr. UMass
Jarvis Richards, Sr. Youngstown St.
Jackie Bates, Sr. Hampton
KJ Gerard, Sr. Northern Arizona
Sean Smalls, Sr. UMass
TOP PUNTERS
Mike Snoy, Jr. Weber St.
Brandon Lane, Sr. Elon
Tom Bishop, Sr. New Hampshire
Mike Hanna, Sr. Gardner-Webb
Scott Ravanesi, Sr. Southern Illinois
Jovan Belcher, Sr. Maine
Matt Marcorelle, Jr. Delaware
Mychal Savage, Sr. Youngstown St.
Anthony Williams, Jr. Appalachian St.
Greg Peach, Eastern Washington
TOP LB's
Pierre Banks, Sr. Appalachian St.
Lee Robinson, Sr. Alcorn St.
Andrew Schantz, Sr. Portland St.
Bobby Daly, Sr. Montana St.
Jason Williams, Sr. Western Illinois
TOP SAFETY'S
Ladarius Webb, Jr. Nicholls St.
Brandon Gathof, Sr. Eastern Kentucky
Al Donaldson, Sr. Alabama A&M
Terrell Whitehead, Sr. Norfolk St.
TOP CB's
Courtney Robinson, Sr. UMass
Jarvis Richards, Sr. Youngstown St.
Jackie Bates, Sr. Hampton
KJ Gerard, Sr. Northern Arizona
Sean Smalls, Sr. UMass
TOP PUNTERS
Mike Snoy, Jr. Weber St.
Brandon Lane, Sr. Elon
Tom Bishop, Sr. New Hampshire
Mike Hanna, Sr. Gardner-Webb
Scott Ravanesi, Sr. Southern Illinois