(10-08-2017 10:59 AM)joshdude182 Wrote:  I see no reason that Marshall should be at the top of this list. Their performance last night was not impressive and I’ve seen nothing to show that they’re any better than FAU or UNT. Also, FAU is 2-0 in CUSA, while Marshall is 1-0 and that one win was not pretty. Marshall may be the best in CUSA, but so far, there is zero evidence to show that.

I didn't do the ranking in question, but first, I think every team in C-USA has its warts this year. But I do think a case for Marshall could be made...

1.) Marshall has far and away the best defense in the league this year.
2.) Marshall gave NC State a better fight than any ACC team has - including Louisville and Florida State.
3.) Marshall doesn't really have a headscratcher result on its resume this year. If you want to count the Charlotte game, then one is saying that Marshall dropped or fluttered away so many opportunities that it still had a two score win at a conference opponent as its worst result of the year.

At the end, Marshall has shown the highest ceiling, but its offensive inconsistencies and issues running the ball are why the Herd hasn't necessarily separated from the pack. At this point, I do feel like Marshall should head into the FAU game at 7-1. (though MTSU is giving a good fight with all their injuries).