(04-08-2015 08:09 PM)Louisiana99 Wrote:  How the hell does a team without a conference win end up on 2 of the 5 games to watch? I'm really mean that in the most respectful way possible but you are basically pegged in one to be the pillow fight of the conference... Then watch the game against the defending champ who skull drug them the year before??? Wuttt?

(04-08-2015 08:26 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(04-08-2015 08:09 PM)Louisiana99 Wrote:  How the hell does a team without a conference win end up on 2 of the 5 games to watch? I'm really mean that in the most respectful way possible but you are basically pegged in one to be the pillow fight of the conference... Then watch the game against the defending champ who skull drug them the year before??? Wuttt?

East Coast Media Bias. . . . Got to play up the Atlanta Market . . .

(04-08-2015 11:28 PM)rbostic218 Wrote:  

(04-08-2015 08:26 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(04-08-2015 08:09 PM)Louisiana99 Wrote:  How the hell does a team without a conference win end up on 2 of the 5 games to watch? I'm really mean that in the most respectful way possible but you are basically pegged in one to be the pillow fight of the conference... Then watch the game against the defending champ who skull drug them the year before??? Wuttt?

East Coast Media Bias. . . . Got to play up the Atlanta Market . . .

What team is in the Atlanta market?

(04-08-2015 11:28 PM)rbostic218 Wrote:  

(04-08-2015 08:26 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(04-08-2015 08:09 PM)Louisiana99 Wrote:  How the hell does a team without a conference win end up on 2 of the 5 games to watch? I'm really mean that in the most respectful way possible but you are basically pegged in one to be the pillow fight of the conference... Then watch the game against the defending champ who skull drug them the year before??? Wuttt?

East Coast Media Bias. . . . Got to play up the Atlanta Market . . .

What team is in the Atlanta market?

(04-08-2015 11:28 PM)rbostic218 Wrote:  

(04-08-2015 08:26 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(04-08-2015 08:09 PM)Louisiana99 Wrote:  How the hell does a team without a conference win end up on 2 of the 5 games to watch? I'm really mean that in the most respectful way possible but you are basically pegged in one to be the pillow fight of the conference... Then watch the game against the defending champ who skull drug them the year before??? Wuttt?

East Coast Media Bias. . . . Got to play up the Atlanta Market . . .

What team is in the Atlanta market?

(04-09-2015 12:08 AM)IdahoCajun Wrote:  

(04-08-2015 11:28 PM)rbostic218 Wrote:  

(04-08-2015 08:26 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(04-08-2015 08:09 PM)Louisiana99 Wrote:  How the hell does a team without a conference win end up on 2 of the 5 games to watch? I'm really mean that in the most respectful way possible but you are basically pegged in one to be the pillow fight of the conference... Then watch the game against the defending champ who skull drug them the year before??? Wuttt?

East Coast Media Bias. . . . Got to play up the Atlanta Market . . .

What team is in the Atlanta market?

Just curious, in what Market is Georgia St?

(04-09-2015 06:08 AM)panama Wrote:  

(04-08-2015 11:28 PM)rbostic218 Wrote:  

(04-08-2015 08:26 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(04-08-2015 08:09 PM)Louisiana99 Wrote:  How the hell does a team without a conference win end up on 2 of the 5 games to watch? I'm really mean that in the most respectful way possible but you are basically pegged in one to be the pillow fight of the conference... Then watch the game against the defending champ who skull drug them the year before??? Wuttt?

East Coast Media Bias. . . . Got to play up the Atlanta Market . . .

What team is in the Atlanta market?

The one that was mentioned twice:D

(04-09-2015 02:34 PM)RamblinRedWolf44 Wrote:  My Top 5 conference games (I challenged myself to use only one team once in order to get a more diverse list) No particular order as well.

Georgia Southern @ UL-Monroe
The Warhawks came UBER close to crushing the Eagles dream season in the regular season finale game...but didn't. Todd Berry will be on an insanely hot seat and will be looking (Really, NEEDING) a big win to cool the seat; Ga. Southern will be coming off a LONG trip from the Kibbie Dome the week before and traveling yet again to the Swamps of Northeast Louisiana. The first "Battle of the Birds" was fun-I think this one will be again.

Appalachian State @ Georgia State
I bet most of y'all are SHOCKED to see this one on here right? Let me explain-The Mountaineers were certainly redemption kids last season, starting off 1-5 and ending their inaugural SBC season at 7-5 (including knocking off the perennial SBC programs Arkansas State and Louisiana Lafayette...both on the road). The Mountaineers are hungry for more and if they can get through September unscathed they certainly are capable of doing so...here's my concern; the start of their SBC slate begins in Atlanta against the Panthers...App State the following week has to travel down to Monroe followed by a big home game against the arch rivals, Georgia Southern the very next week. Can you say trap game?

South Alabama @ Troy
The Jags had a historic season in '14; got bowl eligible for the first time in program history, WENT bowling for the first time in their program's short history and not to mention finally beat their instate conference rivals, Troy. I'ts a new day in the land of Troy with Neal Brown stepping in to bring back the Trojans to the top of the 'Belt...a good start would be to knock off the Jags in front of the home crowd. Despite only three games have been played so far between the schools, it's certainly been an entertaining series.

New Mexico State @ Texas State
Bobcats certainly made significant strides last season, reaching bowl eligibility as well yet getting left out in post season play. In 2015, Texas State will be looking to get over the last hurdle and make a bowl game and their schedule certainly helps out. Yeah having to play The Cajuns, Red Wolves and Eagles alll on the road sucks (but they're spread out enough where it shouldn't be too big of a challenge) the flip side is from November 7th-November 28th, not only do they get 3 out of 4 games at home, they're slated to play the #7, #9, #10 and #11 placed teams from the 14 conference standings. This home stretch starts out with the Aggies and if they can open up with a big win to start (and have outside factors play in their favor) Texas State could be in prime position to not only get themselves in a bowl game, but maybe even more.

Louisiana Lafayette @ Arkansas State
Both these squads despise one another (especially beginning in 2011 onward). In three of the last four seasons, the conference title has wound up in either Jonesboro or Lafayette (in '13, both actually!). They've played one another 43 times in a span of five decades. It'll be on National TV yet again and somebody will take a HUGE fall from the conference standings when it's all said and done.


BONUS: Georgia Southern @ Idaho
Just to not leave our buddies in Moscow out, I figure I pick a game for them. This game will be the opening conference game for both squads. As we discussed earlier, the Eagles have a big road match up with the vengeful minded Warhawks the following week after this game. The week before, Georgia Southern will be trouncing the Citadel at home. Have to wonder with a cupcake game followed by a 2600 + mile trip to Idaho make the defending champs lose focus or intensity.

(04-09-2015 02:34 PM)RamblinRedWolf44 Wrote:  My Top 5 conference games (I challenged myself to use only one team once in order to get a more diverse list) No particular order as well.

Georgia Southern @ UL-Monroe
The Warhawks came UBER close to crushing the Eagles dream season in the regular season finale game...but didn't. Todd Berry will be on an insanely hot seat and will be looking (Really, NEEDING) a big win to cool the seat; Ga. Southern will be coming off a LONG trip from the Kibbie Dome the week before and traveling yet again to the Swamps of Northeast Louisiana. The first "Battle of the Birds" was fun-I think this one will be again.

Appalachian State @ Georgia State
I bet most of y'all are SHOCKED to see this one on here right? Let me explain-The Mountaineers were certainly redemption kids last season, starting off 1-5 and ending their inaugural SBC season at 7-5 (including knocking off the perennial SBC programs Arkansas State and Louisiana Lafayette...both on the road). The Mountaineers are hungry for more and if they can get through September unscathed they certainly are capable of doing so...here's my concern; the start of their SBC slate begins in Atlanta against the Panthers...App State the following week has to travel down to Monroe followed by a big home game against the arch rivals, Georgia Southern the very next week. Can you say trap game?

South Alabama @ Troy
The Jags had a historic season in '14; got bowl eligible for the first time in program history, WENT bowling for the first time in their program's short history and not to mention finally beat their instate conference rivals, Troy. I'ts a new day in the land of Troy with Neal Brown stepping in to bring back the Trojans to the top of the 'Belt...a good start would be to knock off the Jags in front of the home crowd. Despite only three games have been played so far between the schools, it's certainly been an entertaining series.

New Mexico State @ Texas State
Bobcats certainly made significant strides last season, reaching bowl eligibility as well yet getting left out in post season play. In 2015, Texas State will be looking to get over the last hurdle and make a bowl game and their schedule certainly helps out. Yeah having to play The Cajuns, Red Wolves and Eagles alll on the road sucks (but they're spread out enough where it shouldn't be too big of a challenge) the flip side is from November 7th-November 28th, not only do they get 3 out of 4 games at home, they're slated to play the #7, #9, #10 and #11 placed teams from the 14 conference standings. This home stretch starts out with the Aggies and if they can open up with a big win to start (and have outside factors play in their favor) Texas State could be in prime position to not only get themselves in a bowl game, but maybe even more.

Louisiana Lafayette @ Arkansas State
Both these squads despise one another (especially beginning in 2011 onward). In three of the last four seasons, the conference title has wound up in either Jonesboro or Lafayette (in '13, both actually!). They've played one another 43 times in a span of five decades. It'll be on National TV yet again and somebody will take a HUGE fall from the conference standings when it's all said and done.


BONUS: Georgia Southern @ Idaho
Just to not leave our buddies in Moscow out, I figure I pick a game for them. This game will be the opening conference game for both squads. As we discussed earlier, the Eagles have a big road match up with the vengeful minded Warhawks the following week after this game. The week before, Georgia Southern will be trouncing the Citadel at home. Have to wonder with a cupcake game followed by a 2600 + mile trip to Idaho make the defending champs lose focus or intensity.

(04-09-2015 02:34 PM)RamblinRedWolf44 Wrote:  Appalachian State @ Georgia State
I bet most of y'all are SHOCKED to see this one on here right? Let me explain-The Mountaineers were certainly redemption kids last season, starting off 1-5 and ending their inaugural SBC season at 7-5 (including knocking off the perennial SBC programs Arkansas State and Louisiana Lafayette...both on the road). The Mountaineers are hungry for more and if they can get through September unscathed they certainly are capable of doing so...here's my concern; the start of their SBC slate begins in Atlanta against the Panthers...App State the following week has to travel down to Monroe followed by a big home game against the arch rivals, Georgia Southern the very next week. Can you say trap game?

(04-09-2015 02:55 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  TXST Vs USA - potential "Revenge" game, as some see last year's game as costing us a bowl.