http://www.clarionledger.com/story/sport.../89537594/

32. Western Michigan
52. Northern Illinois
58. Toledo
72. Bowling Green
78. Ohio
82. Central Michigan
85. Akron
104. Buffalo
110. Miami
116. Ball St
120. Kent St
126. Eastern Michigan

Looks about right except I don't think BGSU will be that great and I think everyone is underestimating Toledo.

I would put Toledo above NIU.
CMU should be above Ohio and BGSU. CMU may even finish higher than NIU this year.

I suppose if you keep guessing NIU will not win the West again you'll eventually be right.

The only two downsides with Toledo are defense and they need a QB

(08-31-2016 11:02 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  The only two downsides with Toledo are defense and they need a QB

We have a QB, Logan Woodside. Who started two seasons ago when Ely got hurt. He'll be just fine.

I'd put CMU higher than Ohio and BG. They will be in the running in the MAC West.

I would also hesitate to put BG in the top half of the conference right now. They've lost so much since last year. Matty J, Travis Greene, like 10 receivers, entirely new coaching staff, injuries, and they lack size on defense. I'm not predicting doom and gloom, because they still have a lot of talent. But this is a transitional year for the Falcons and I have no idea what they're going to look like this year.

Toledo on paper looks better than NIU, but at this point I don't think anyone should ever underestimate the Huskies.

(08-31-2016 11:02 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  The only two downsides with Toledo are defense and they need a QB

2014 Passer Rating:
Woodside 142.6
Hare 136.3

(08-31-2016 01:38 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 11:02 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  The only two downsides with Toledo are defense and they need a QB

2014 Passer Rating:
Woodside 142.6
Hare 136.3

Now which of those guys suffered a serious injury on the season?

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(08-31-2016 01:38 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 11:02 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  The only two downsides with Toledo are defense and they need a QB

2014 Passer Rating:
Woodside 142.6
Hare 136.3

Let me put it this way, which QB would you rather have? Lol

(08-31-2016 01:38 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 11:02 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  The only two downsides with Toledo are defense and they need a QB

2014 Passer Rating:
Woodside 142.6
Hare 136.3

Last year Hare was at 142.8 before he got injured. So, pretty close.

(08-31-2016 01:55 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 01:38 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 11:02 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  The only two downsides with Toledo are defense and they need a QB

2014 Passer Rating:
Woodside 142.6
Hare 136.3

Let me put it this way, which QB would you rather have? Lol

Look at their 2014 season stats. Remember, a True Soph Woodside was the backup and became starter in the 3rd game, reeled off 7 straight MAC wins as the starter and won a Bowl game as QB. Now as a Junior, if he stays healthy, Woodside will do very well.

Bingo!!!

(08-31-2016 01:55 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 01:38 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 11:02 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  The only two downsides with Toledo are defense and they need a QB

2014 Passer Rating:
Woodside 142.6
Hare 136.3

Let me put it this way, which QB would you rather have? Lol

Let me put it this way, which offense would you rather have? Lol

Woodside even stepped in successfully in 2013 against EWU and CMU. He has plenty of experience, and he had an entire year to learn from Ely.

The worst case scenario would be handing the ball off 35 times to Hunt and Swanson and UT still wins 8 games. Corey Jones and Cody Thompson are still top 25 players that Woodside can throw to.

Ely was an excellent passer but not much of a runner. Woodside can run the ball somewhat the way Dantin did. It gives the defenses one more thing to consider.

(08-31-2016 11:00 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  I suppose if you keep guessing NIU will not win the West again you'll eventually be right.

Awe look, an injured huskie.

(09-01-2016 07:32 AM)george14 Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 11:00 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  I suppose if you keep guessing NIU will not win the West again you'll eventually be right.

Awe look, an injured huskie.

We rarely get picked to win the west (especially by the media) even though it's been 6 in a row. So, just stating facts.

Wow! Looks like Myerberg likes us -6 against Northwestern.

(08-31-2016 02:16 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 01:55 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 01:38 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 11:02 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  The only two downsides with Toledo are defense and they need a QB

2014 Passer Rating:
Woodside 142.6
Hare 136.3

Let me put it this way, which QB would you rather have? Lol

Look at their 2014 season stats. Remember, a True Soph Woodside was the backup and became starter in the 3rd game, reeled off 7 straight MAC wins as the starter and won a Bowl game as QB. Now as a Junior, if he stays healthy, Woodside will do very well.

Bingo!!!

(08-31-2016 02:16 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 01:55 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 01:38 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(08-31-2016 11:02 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  The only two downsides with Toledo are defense and they need a QB

2014 Passer Rating:
Woodside 142.6
Hare 136.3

Let me put it this way, which QB would you rather have? Lol

Look at their 2014 season stats. Remember, a True Soph Woodside was the backup and became starter in the 3rd game, reeled off 7 straight MAC wins as the starter and won a Bowl game as QB. Now as a Junior, if he stays healthy, Woodside will do very well.

Bingo!!!

Yes!