For the past few editions, I posted tournaments I wanted to see. This time, I will get to some rule changes, which was the original purpose for this blog series. There are some rules that some people like that I cannot stand and vice versa. There are two rules I would change in Major League Baseball, and one I would keep the same, but I feel the need to post it, anyway.
1) Get rid of mid-season trades
A lot of people like mid-season trades. Their teams can get instant improvement with a the "final piece of the puzzle." However, I find these trades annoying. A lot of people I have talked to have problems with teams like the Yankees "buying championships". I have no problem with it, but my annoyance is with teams "renting players to get a championship". What I mean is when they trade for a player, don't have any intentions to keep him, and try to get a World Series title (i.e. the Brewers trading for C.C. Sabathia from the Cleveland Indians). Plus, it makes baseball hard to follow. As much as I follow sports, I watch games, see players on new teams, and find myself saying, "Whoa, when'd that happen?" IF I WAS KING OF SPORTS, those trades would be gone. Whatever hand you have, is what you play with the entire season. If changes need to be made, they are to be made from the minor-league system, or the free agent market. For those teams who do it to get younger players and prepare for the future, I notice that rarely works, and when it does, it takes at least a decade. Last year, the Pirates were relevant for the first time since 1992. They could have had more success if they had kept their good players. The Royals are relevant for the first time since 1985. However, if I am missing something, and mid-season trades must be kept, then I will have rule #2.
2) The trade deadline is the trade deadline. NO EXCEPTIONS OR LOOPHOLES!
After the trade deadline, the Oakland A's were able to trade for Adam Dunn, because there are a couple of loopholes in the trade deadline. My question is if the trade deadline is not going to be enforced, why have it? IF I WAS KING OF SPORTS, no trades would be allowed after the trade deadline. If a team needs different players, they would need to get them through their minor-league system.
3) Cut interleague to two series for each team.
Interleague baseball was one of those things I thought was cool when it was first created. It was a wonderful new idea for the A's to play the Giants, Dodgers play the Angels, the Cardinals play the Royals, and other match ups, because the teams are close to each other and they would never play in the regular season. However, it was become overkill over the past few years, and especially now, when there has to be an interleague series every day. The first thing I would do IF I WAS KING OF SPORTS, is to add two teams. My recommendation is Vancouver, BC and Louisville, KY. If the league wants balance, then add 6 teams to allow each division to have 6 teams each. Where would I put them?
West Central East
Vancouver, BC Indianapolis, IN Charlotte, NC
El Paso, TX Louisville, KY (I'd move Pittsburgh to NL East)
New Orleans, LA
What would be the two series? The first one would be against the geographic rival, for example, Giants-A's; Dodgers-Angels, Rangers-Astros, Indians-Reds, Cardinals-Royals, Twins-Brewers, Mets-Yankees, Cubs-White Sox, etc. The second one would be picked randomly, as long as it is not a second series against the geographic rival. The drawing would occur before schedules come out.
4) Keep the designated hitter (DH) in the American League, and keep the pitcher hitting in the National League.
There has been a call by American League owners to have the DH in both leagues. This comes out of a fear of the pitchers being injured when they have to play in a National League park. Twenty years ago, I would have been okay with it, because there was still a philosophical difference between the American League and the National, plus, fewer players switched leagues than they do today. In my opinion, if there was the DH in both leagues, then Major League Baseball might as well switch to Eastern and Western Conference (although, how cool would it be to have the Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Phillies, and Pirates in the Northeast Division)?
5) Get rid of the balk rule
I am still questioning whether I would want to add this one in. I can partly understand the rule, because batters only have a quarter of a second to decide whether or not they should swing at the ball. Therefore, a movement from the pitcher is like a false start in football. However, the reason I put this in is because of the perspective of the base runners. A few years ago, baseball got rid of the rule that allowed the pitcher to fake the throw to third base and then try to pick off the runner at first and vice versa. I say the MLB needs to bring that rule back. If runners are going to lead off, the pitcher needs to be able to have a fair chance at picking him off.
6) Catchers would be limited to 9 innings per game at that position
There has been a push for player safety in all sports, and this rule needs to be added for the sake of the catcher. The knees of the catcher get ruined after squatting for nine innings, day after day. These same catchers are often asked to work overtime if the game is sent to extra innings. IF I WAS KING OF SPORTS, the catchers would only be allowed to catch nine innings at that position. If the game goes into extra innings, then the catcher must be replaced. The starting catcher would be allowed to play another position if the manager wants to keep him on the field. To make accomodations for this rule, I would allow a 26th person on the roster, but that 26th man would have to be a catcher. Each team would be required to carry 3 catchers on the roster.
7) Special pinch runner
In another rule involving the catcher, I would allow a special pinch runner. In interest of saving time, IF I WAS THE KING OF SPORTS, a team could send a special pinch runner for the catcher if there are two outs before the catcher gets a base hit. I have not decided where that runner could come from, it would either be the last out like it is in the softball leagues I have played in, or someone from the bench. The idea is that the special pinch runner can run for him while he is putting on his catcher's gear. The catcher would still be in the game, and it would not count as an official appearence for the pinch runner. In order for this rule to take effect, there has to be two outs before the catcher comes up to the plate.
8) Decide home-field advantage of the World Series by 1. Seeding in the playoffs, 2. Regular season record
Anyone else tired of the all-star game deciding the home-field advantage of the World Series? That game is meant to be an exhibition. I also hate the idea of a wildcard team getting the home-field advantage over a team with the best record in the major leagues just because the league of the wildcard won the all-star game. There would be a priority to decide home-field advantage. 1) Playoff seeding, higher seed gets the advantage. 2) Record. If the teams have the same seeding, the one with the better record gets home-field. 3) If they are still tied after that, then I am ok with having the all-star winning league getting home-field.
Baseball is a great game, and overall, the officials and players do a great job. No league is perfect. There is something we all would want to change. These are the changes I would like to see made.
Monday, December 15, 2014
Road to Stockton (updated 5/4/15)
These are the college conference tournaments that will take place in Stockton in 2015.
CCAA BASEBALL (Regular season champion: Sonoma St. Tournament champion: UC-San Diego)
The tournament will remain in Stockton for the 2015 season, but the exact venue has changed. The 2015 CCAA tournament will take place at the University of the Pacific. The top 4 teams will make the double-elimination tournament. Here is what the first day looks like.
(4) CSU-Dominguez Hills (22-18 CCAA, 28-22) vs. (1) Cal Poly-Pomona (28-12 CCAA, 36-14)
(3) CSU-Monterey Bay (27-13 CCAA, 32-18) vs. (2) UC-San Diego (27-13 CCAA, 32-17)
Day 2
(4) CSU-Dominguez Hills vs. (3) CSU-Monterey Bay (CSUDH 6-4)
(1) Cal Poly-Pomona vs. (2) UC-San Diego (CPP 2-1)
Day 3
(4) CSU-Dominguez Hills vs. (2) UC-San Diego (CSUDH 3-2 10 innings)
(4) CSU-Dominguez Hills vs. (1) Cal Poly-Pomona (CPP 4-0)
Cal Poly-Pomona Broncos win the CCAA championship
First 2 out: Cal State-L.A., CSU-East Bay
STANISLAUS ST. finished in 10th place at (16-24 CCAA, 21-29).
PLAYERS FROM 209 IN TOURNAMENT
CSU-Monterey Bay
Todd Stewart (FR, P, Gregori-Modesto)
WCC BASEBALL (Regular Season champion: Pepperdine Tournament champion: Pepperdine)
The West Coast Conference baseball tournament will return to Banner Island Ballpark, home of the California League, Stockton Ports, in 2015. The top 4 teams will make the double-elimination tournament. If the tournament was today, here is what the first day would look like.
(4) BYU (13-10 WCC, 24-22) vs. (1) San Diego* (19-8 WCC, 30-20)
(3) San Francisco (15-9 WCC, 25-24) vs. (2) Pepperdine (15-9 WCC, 25-24)
First 2 out: Loyola Marymount, Gonzaga
*=Clinched a spot in the tournament
Pacific is in 9th place (9-15 WCC, 12-35)
SOFTBALL (Regular season champion: Humboldt St. Tournament champion: Humboldt St.)
Once again, the CCAA softball tournament will take place at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton. The top 4 teams will make the double-elimination tournament.
May 1st
Game 1: (4) Chico St. (21-15 CCAA, 25-18) vs. (1) CSU-Monterey Bay (28-8 CCAA, 44-10) 3:00 P.M. CSUMB 7-6 (10)
Game 2: (3) Sonoma St. (24-11 CCAA, 38-17) vs. (2) Humboldt St. (25-11 CCAA, 39-15) 5:30 P.M. HSU 4-0
May 2nd
Game 3: CSU-Monterey Bay vs. Humboldt St. Noon CSUMB 5-3
Game 4: Chico St. vs. Sonoma St. 2:30 P.M. SSU 6-3
Game 5: Humboldt St. vs. Sonoma St. 5:00 P.M. HSU 8-1
May 3rd
Game 6: CSU-Monterey Bay vs. Humboldt St. 10:00 A.M. CSUMB 2-0
Players from 209 in tournament
CSU-Monterey Bay
#3 Alissa Greenhaw (SR, IF, Galt)
#21 Marielle Valdez (JR, C/OF, Atwater)
#27 Trina Solario (SR, IF, Manteca)
Humboldt St.
#3 Breonna Bejaran (SO, C/1B, Modesto Christian)
#6 Hanna Holland (FR, OF, Oakdale)
Chico St.
#3 Kelli Keefe (SR, IF, Sonora)
First 2 out: CSU-San Bernardino, CSU-East Bay
STANISLAUS ST. finished tied for 9th place (7-29 CCAA, 15-35)
MEN'S TOURNAMENT (Defending regular season champion: CSU-San Bernardino. Defending CCAA tournament champion: Stanislaus St.)
Results
Thursday March 5, 2014
(6) CSU-San Bernardino (12-10 CCAA, 12-13) vs. (3) Humboldt St. (15-7 CCAA, 21-7) 8:05 P.M (HSU 92-87 (OT))
(5) UC-San Diego (14-8 CCAA, 16-10) vs. (4) STANISLAUS ST. (14-8 CCAA, 17-10) 5:35 P.M. (CSUS 61-46)
Friday March 6, 2014
(4) Stanislaus St. vs. (1) Chico St. (18-4 CCAA, 21-6) 5:35 P.M. (CSU 72-60)
(3) Humboldt St. vs. (2) Cal Poly-Pomona (17-5 CCAA, 21-6) 8:05 P.M. (CPP 78-68)
Saturday March 7, 2014
(2) Cal Poly-Pomona Broncos vs. (1) Chico St. Wildcats (CPP 62-57 OT)
1st 2 out: CSU-Monterey Bay, Sonoma St.
WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT (Defending regular season champion: Cal Poly-Pomona. Defending CCAA tournament champion: CSU-Dominguez Hills.)
Results
Thursday March 5, 2015
(6) CSU-East Bay (11-9 CCAA, 16-10) vs. (3) Cal Poly-Pomona (16-4 CCAA, 18-6) (CSUEB 75-70)
(5) UC-San Diego (14-6 CCAA, 16-9) vs. (4) CSU-San Bernardino (14-6 CCAA, 18-6) (CSUSB 69-58)
1st round byes: (2) Humboldt St. (18-2 CCAA, 22-3), (1) CSU-Dominguez Hills (17-3 CCAA, 22-6)
1st 2 out: Cal State-L.A. Chico St.
Stanislaus St. is tied for 8th place (6-14 CCAA, 8-16)
Friday March 6, 2015
(5) CSU-San Bernardino vs. (1) CSU-Dominguez Hills (CSUDH 69-66 OT)
(6) CSU-East Bay vs. (2) Humboldt St. (CSUEB 73-67)
Saturday March 7, 2015
(6) CSU-East Bay Pioneers vs. (1) CSU- Dominguez Hills Toros (CSUDH 76-57)
GCC WOMEN'S WATER POLO (Defending champion: None, first year as a conference)
Seven teams joined together to form the Golden Coast Conference. It is a one-sport only conference with all seven teams in primary conferences. This tournament will take place at the University of the Pacific from April 23-25. Every team makes this tournament. There will be no automatic qualifying spot to the NCAA tournament; and from what I read, the games of this tournament will likely be the end of the season for all seven teams.
April 23rd
Game 1: (6) Santa Clara Broncos (2-4 GCC, 14-13) vs. (3) Loyola Marymount Lions (4-2 GCC, 19-11) LMU 13-10
Game 2: (7) Fresno Pacific Sunbirds (0-6 GCC, 7-22) vs. (2) PACIFIC TIGERS (5-1 GCC, 14-9) UOP 14-5
Game 3: (5) California Baptist Lancers (2-4 GCC, 19-13) vs. (4) Azusa Pacific Cougars (2-4 GCC, 10-15) CBU 17-8
April 24th
Game 4: Santa Clara Broncos vs. Fresno Pacific Sunbirds SCU 14-8
Game 5: (Semifinal #1) Loyola Marymount Lions vs. PACIFIC TIGERS LMU 6-3
Game 6: (Semifinal #2) California Baptist Lancers vs. (1) San Diego St. Aztecs (6-0 GCC, 16-14) SDST 11-6
April 25th
Game 7: Santa Clara Broncos vs. Azusa Pacific Cougars (5th place) SCU 11-8
Game 8: PACIFIC TIGERS vs. California Baptist Lancers (3rd place) UOP 12-9
Game 9: Championship- Loyola Marymount Lions vs. San Diego St. Aztecs LMU 9-5
CCAA MEN'S GOLF (Defending champion: STANISLAUS STATE)
Tournament is Monday - Wednesday. Admission is free
I can't do one of these projections for golf, but the Brookside Country Club in Stockton is holding the CCAA Men's golf tournament. Somehow, UC-San Diego is the official host of the tournament. On a personal note, Torrey Pines is near La Jolla (the town UC-San Diego is actually in). If the Tritons are going to host, it should be at Torrey Pines.
April 20th results
Team (Score after 2 rounds)
1. Chico St. 559 (-17)
2. CSU-Monterey Bay 566 (-10)
3. STANISLAUS ST. 573 (-3)
4. CSU-East Bay 574 (-4)
5. Sonoma St. 576 (E)
6. CSU-San Bernardino 581 (+5)
7. UC-San Diego 582 (+6)
8. CSU-Dominguez Hills 586 (+10)
Individual
Connor Day (STANISLAUS ST.) and Alistair Docherty (Chico St.) are tied for the lead at -6. Docherty won the individual championship in a playoff hole.
April 21st
Team
(4) CSU-East Bay vs. (1) Chico St. CSUEB 3-2
(3) STANISLAUS ST. vs. (2) CSU-Monterey Bay CSUS 3.5-1.5
April 22nd
Team
(4) CSU-East Bay vs. (3) STANISLAUS ST. CSUS 3.5-1.5
STANISLAUS STATE WARRIORS won the team championship.
source: www.goccaa.org
CCAA BASEBALL (Regular season champion: Sonoma St. Tournament champion: UC-San Diego)
The tournament will remain in Stockton for the 2015 season, but the exact venue has changed. The 2015 CCAA tournament will take place at the University of the Pacific. The top 4 teams will make the double-elimination tournament. Here is what the first day looks like.
(4) CSU-Dominguez Hills (22-18 CCAA, 28-22) vs. (1) Cal Poly-Pomona (28-12 CCAA, 36-14)
(3) CSU-Monterey Bay (27-13 CCAA, 32-18) vs. (2) UC-San Diego (27-13 CCAA, 32-17)
Day 2
(4) CSU-Dominguez Hills vs. (3) CSU-Monterey Bay (CSUDH 6-4)
(1) Cal Poly-Pomona vs. (2) UC-San Diego (CPP 2-1)
Day 3
(4) CSU-Dominguez Hills vs. (2) UC-San Diego (CSUDH 3-2 10 innings)
(4) CSU-Dominguez Hills vs. (1) Cal Poly-Pomona (CPP 4-0)
Cal Poly-Pomona Broncos win the CCAA championship
First 2 out: Cal State-L.A., CSU-East Bay
STANISLAUS ST. finished in 10th place at (16-24 CCAA, 21-29).
PLAYERS FROM 209 IN TOURNAMENT
CSU-Monterey Bay
Todd Stewart (FR, P, Gregori-Modesto)
WCC BASEBALL (Regular Season champion: Pepperdine Tournament champion: Pepperdine)
The West Coast Conference baseball tournament will return to Banner Island Ballpark, home of the California League, Stockton Ports, in 2015. The top 4 teams will make the double-elimination tournament. If the tournament was today, here is what the first day would look like.
(4) BYU (13-10 WCC, 24-22) vs. (1) San Diego* (19-8 WCC, 30-20)
(3) San Francisco (15-9 WCC, 25-24) vs. (2) Pepperdine (15-9 WCC, 25-24)
First 2 out: Loyola Marymount, Gonzaga
*=Clinched a spot in the tournament
Pacific is in 9th place (9-15 WCC, 12-35)
SOFTBALL (Regular season champion: Humboldt St. Tournament champion: Humboldt St.)
Once again, the CCAA softball tournament will take place at Arnaiz Stadium in Stockton. The top 4 teams will make the double-elimination tournament.
May 1st
Game 1: (4) Chico St. (21-15 CCAA, 25-18) vs. (1) CSU-Monterey Bay (28-8 CCAA, 44-10) 3:00 P.M. CSUMB 7-6 (10)
Game 2: (3) Sonoma St. (24-11 CCAA, 38-17) vs. (2) Humboldt St. (25-11 CCAA, 39-15) 5:30 P.M. HSU 4-0
May 2nd
Game 3: CSU-Monterey Bay vs. Humboldt St. Noon CSUMB 5-3
Game 4: Chico St. vs. Sonoma St. 2:30 P.M. SSU 6-3
Game 5: Humboldt St. vs. Sonoma St. 5:00 P.M. HSU 8-1
May 3rd
Game 6: CSU-Monterey Bay vs. Humboldt St. 10:00 A.M. CSUMB 2-0
Players from 209 in tournament
CSU-Monterey Bay
#3 Alissa Greenhaw (SR, IF, Galt)
#21 Marielle Valdez (JR, C/OF, Atwater)
#27 Trina Solario (SR, IF, Manteca)
Humboldt St.
#3 Breonna Bejaran (SO, C/1B, Modesto Christian)
#6 Hanna Holland (FR, OF, Oakdale)
Chico St.
#3 Kelli Keefe (SR, IF, Sonora)
First 2 out: CSU-San Bernardino, CSU-East Bay
STANISLAUS ST. finished tied for 9th place (7-29 CCAA, 15-35)
MEN'S TOURNAMENT (Defending regular season champion: CSU-San Bernardino. Defending CCAA tournament champion: Stanislaus St.)
Results
Thursday March 5, 2014
(6) CSU-San Bernardino (12-10 CCAA, 12-13) vs. (3) Humboldt St. (15-7 CCAA, 21-7) 8:05 P.M (HSU 92-87 (OT))
(5) UC-San Diego (14-8 CCAA, 16-10) vs. (4) STANISLAUS ST. (14-8 CCAA, 17-10) 5:35 P.M. (CSUS 61-46)
Friday March 6, 2014
(4) Stanislaus St. vs. (1) Chico St. (18-4 CCAA, 21-6) 5:35 P.M. (CSU 72-60)
(3) Humboldt St. vs. (2) Cal Poly-Pomona (17-5 CCAA, 21-6) 8:05 P.M. (CPP 78-68)
Saturday March 7, 2014
(2) Cal Poly-Pomona Broncos vs. (1) Chico St. Wildcats (CPP 62-57 OT)
1st 2 out: CSU-Monterey Bay, Sonoma St.
WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT (Defending regular season champion: Cal Poly-Pomona. Defending CCAA tournament champion: CSU-Dominguez Hills.)
Results
Thursday March 5, 2015
(6) CSU-East Bay (11-9 CCAA, 16-10) vs. (3) Cal Poly-Pomona (16-4 CCAA, 18-6) (CSUEB 75-70)
(5) UC-San Diego (14-6 CCAA, 16-9) vs. (4) CSU-San Bernardino (14-6 CCAA, 18-6) (CSUSB 69-58)
1st round byes: (2) Humboldt St. (18-2 CCAA, 22-3), (1) CSU-Dominguez Hills (17-3 CCAA, 22-6)
1st 2 out: Cal State-L.A. Chico St.
Stanislaus St. is tied for 8th place (6-14 CCAA, 8-16)
Friday March 6, 2015
(5) CSU-San Bernardino vs. (1) CSU-Dominguez Hills (CSUDH 69-66 OT)
(6) CSU-East Bay vs. (2) Humboldt St. (CSUEB 73-67)
Saturday March 7, 2015
(6) CSU-East Bay Pioneers vs. (1) CSU- Dominguez Hills Toros (CSUDH 76-57)
GCC WOMEN'S WATER POLO (Defending champion: None, first year as a conference)
Seven teams joined together to form the Golden Coast Conference. It is a one-sport only conference with all seven teams in primary conferences. This tournament will take place at the University of the Pacific from April 23-25. Every team makes this tournament. There will be no automatic qualifying spot to the NCAA tournament; and from what I read, the games of this tournament will likely be the end of the season for all seven teams.
April 23rd
Game 1: (6) Santa Clara Broncos (2-4 GCC, 14-13) vs. (3) Loyola Marymount Lions (4-2 GCC, 19-11) LMU 13-10
Game 2: (7) Fresno Pacific Sunbirds (0-6 GCC, 7-22) vs. (2) PACIFIC TIGERS (5-1 GCC, 14-9) UOP 14-5
Game 3: (5) California Baptist Lancers (2-4 GCC, 19-13) vs. (4) Azusa Pacific Cougars (2-4 GCC, 10-15) CBU 17-8
April 24th
Game 4: Santa Clara Broncos vs. Fresno Pacific Sunbirds SCU 14-8
Game 5: (Semifinal #1) Loyola Marymount Lions vs. PACIFIC TIGERS LMU 6-3
Game 6: (Semifinal #2) California Baptist Lancers vs. (1) San Diego St. Aztecs (6-0 GCC, 16-14) SDST 11-6
April 25th
Game 7: Santa Clara Broncos vs. Azusa Pacific Cougars (5th place) SCU 11-8
Game 8: PACIFIC TIGERS vs. California Baptist Lancers (3rd place) UOP 12-9
Game 9: Championship- Loyola Marymount Lions vs. San Diego St. Aztecs LMU 9-5
CCAA MEN'S GOLF (Defending champion: STANISLAUS STATE)
Tournament is Monday - Wednesday. Admission is free
I can't do one of these projections for golf, but the Brookside Country Club in Stockton is holding the CCAA Men's golf tournament. Somehow, UC-San Diego is the official host of the tournament. On a personal note, Torrey Pines is near La Jolla (the town UC-San Diego is actually in). If the Tritons are going to host, it should be at Torrey Pines.
April 20th results
Team (Score after 2 rounds)
1. Chico St. 559 (-17)
2. CSU-Monterey Bay 566 (-10)
3. STANISLAUS ST. 573 (-3)
4. CSU-East Bay 574 (-4)
5. Sonoma St. 576 (E)
6. CSU-San Bernardino 581 (+5)
7. UC-San Diego 582 (+6)
8. CSU-Dominguez Hills 586 (+10)
Individual
Connor Day (STANISLAUS ST.) and Alistair Docherty (Chico St.) are tied for the lead at -6. Docherty won the individual championship in a playoff hole.
April 21st
Team
(4) CSU-East Bay vs. (1) Chico St. CSUEB 3-2
(3) STANISLAUS ST. vs. (2) CSU-Monterey Bay CSUS 3.5-1.5
April 22nd
Team
(4) CSU-East Bay vs. (3) STANISLAUS ST. CSUS 3.5-1.5
STANISLAUS STATE WARRIORS won the team championship.
source: www.goccaa.org
Sunday, November 23, 2014
NCAA Division I-AA playoff bracket
First round
Sacred Heart Pioneers* (NEC) (9-2) @ Fordham Rams* (Patriot) (10-2) (FOR 44-32)
Indiana St. Sycamores (MVC) (7-5) @ Eastern Kentucky Colonels (OVC) (9-3) (ISU 36-16)
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (Southland) (8-4) @ Northern Iowa Panthers (8-4) (SFA 44-10)
San Diego Torerros* (Pioneer) (9-2) @ Montana Grizzlies (Big Sky) (8-4) (MON 52-14)
SE Louisiana Lions (Southland) (9-3) @ Sam Houston St. BearKats* (Southland) (8-4) (SHSU 21-17)
Liberty Flames* (Big South) (8-4) @ James Madison Dukes (CAA) (9-3) (LIB 26-21)
Morgan St. Bears* (MEAC) (7-5) @ Richmond Spiders (CAA) (8-4) (RICH 46-24)
South Dakota St. Jackrabbits (MVC) (8-4) @ Montana St. Bobcats (Big Sky) (8-4) (SDST 47-40)
Second Round
Indiana St. Sycamores (MVC) (8-5) @ (8) Chattanooga Moccasins* (Southern) (9-2) (CHA 35-14)
Fordham Rams* (Patriot) (11-2) @ (1) New Hampshire Wildcats* (CAA) (10-1) (UNH 44-19)SFA/UNI @ (5) Illinois St. Redbirds (MVC) (10-1) (ISU 41-21)
Montana Grizzlies (Big Sky) (9-4) @ (4) Eastern Washington Eagles* (Big Sky) (10-2) (EWU 37-20)
Sam Houston St. BearKats* (SLD) (9-4) @ (3) Jacksonville St. Gamecocks* (OVC) (10-1) (SHSU 37-26)
Liberty Flames* (Big South) (9-4) @ (6) Villanova Wildcats (CAA) (10-2) (NOVA 29-22)
Richmond Spiders (CAA) (9-4) @ (7) Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (Big South) (11-1) (CCU 36-15)
South Dakota St. Jackrabbits (MVC) (9-4) @ (2) North Dakota St. Bison* (MVC) (11-1) (NDSU 27-24)
Quarterfinals
(8) Chattanooga @ (1) New Hampshire (UNH 35-30)
(5) Illinois St. @ (4) Eastern Washington (ISU 59-46)
Sam Houston St. @ (6) Villanova (SHSU 34-31)
(7) Coastal Carolina @ (2) North Dakota St. (NDST 39-32)
Semifinals
(5) Illinois St. @ (1) New Hampshire
Sam Houston St. @ (2) North Dakota St.
*=automatic bid
Location of Teams
Chattanooga- Chattanooga, TN
Coastal Carolina- Conway, SC
Eastern Kentucky-Richmond, KY
Eastern Washington- Cheyney, WA
Fordham-New York, NY
Illinois St.- Normal, IL
Indiana St.-Terre Haute, IN
Jacksonville St.- Jacksonville, AL
James Madison- Harrisonburg, VA
Liberty- Lynchburg, VA
Montana- Missoula, MT
Montana St.-Bozeman, MT
Morgan St.-Baltimore, MD
New Hampshire- Manchester, NH
North Dakota St.- Fargo, ND
Northern Iowa- Cedar Falls, IA
Richmond- Richmond, VA
Sacred Heart-Fairfield, CT
Sam Houston St.- Huntsville, TX
San Diego-San Diego, CA
South Dakota St.-Brookings, SD
Southeastern Louisiana- Hammond, LA
Stephen F. Austin-Nacogdoches, TX
Villanova- Villanova, PA
PLAYERS FROM 209 IN DIVISION I-AA PLAYOFFS
sources: ESPN, espn.com
Sacred Heart Pioneers* (NEC) (9-2) @ Fordham Rams* (Patriot) (10-2) (FOR 44-32)
Indiana St. Sycamores (MVC) (7-5) @ Eastern Kentucky Colonels (OVC) (9-3) (ISU 36-16)
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (Southland) (8-4) @ Northern Iowa Panthers (8-4) (SFA 44-10)
San Diego Torerros* (Pioneer) (9-2) @ Montana Grizzlies (Big Sky) (8-4) (MON 52-14)
SE Louisiana Lions (Southland) (9-3) @ Sam Houston St. BearKats* (Southland) (8-4) (SHSU 21-17)
Liberty Flames* (Big South) (8-4) @ James Madison Dukes (CAA) (9-3) (LIB 26-21)
Morgan St. Bears* (MEAC) (7-5) @ Richmond Spiders (CAA) (8-4) (RICH 46-24)
South Dakota St. Jackrabbits (MVC) (8-4) @ Montana St. Bobcats (Big Sky) (8-4) (SDST 47-40)
Second Round
Indiana St. Sycamores (MVC) (8-5) @ (8) Chattanooga Moccasins* (Southern) (9-2) (CHA 35-14)
Fordham Rams* (Patriot) (11-2) @ (1) New Hampshire Wildcats* (CAA) (10-1) (UNH 44-19)SFA/UNI @ (5) Illinois St. Redbirds (MVC) (10-1) (ISU 41-21)
Montana Grizzlies (Big Sky) (9-4) @ (4) Eastern Washington Eagles* (Big Sky) (10-2) (EWU 37-20)
Sam Houston St. BearKats* (SLD) (9-4) @ (3) Jacksonville St. Gamecocks* (OVC) (10-1) (SHSU 37-26)
Liberty Flames* (Big South) (9-4) @ (6) Villanova Wildcats (CAA) (10-2) (NOVA 29-22)
Richmond Spiders (CAA) (9-4) @ (7) Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (Big South) (11-1) (CCU 36-15)
South Dakota St. Jackrabbits (MVC) (9-4) @ (2) North Dakota St. Bison* (MVC) (11-1) (NDSU 27-24)
Quarterfinals
(8) Chattanooga @ (1) New Hampshire (UNH 35-30)
(5) Illinois St. @ (4) Eastern Washington (ISU 59-46)
Sam Houston St. @ (6) Villanova (SHSU 34-31)
(7) Coastal Carolina @ (2) North Dakota St. (NDST 39-32)
Semifinals
(5) Illinois St. @ (1) New Hampshire
Sam Houston St. @ (2) North Dakota St.
*=automatic bid
Location of Teams
Chattanooga- Chattanooga, TN
Coastal Carolina- Conway, SC
Eastern Kentucky-Richmond, KY
Eastern Washington- Cheyney, WA
Fordham-New York, NY
Illinois St.- Normal, IL
Indiana St.-Terre Haute, IN
Jacksonville St.- Jacksonville, AL
James Madison- Harrisonburg, VA
Liberty- Lynchburg, VA
Montana- Missoula, MT
Montana St.-Bozeman, MT
Morgan St.-Baltimore, MD
New Hampshire- Manchester, NH
North Dakota St.- Fargo, ND
Northern Iowa- Cedar Falls, IA
Richmond- Richmond, VA
Sacred Heart-Fairfield, CT
Sam Houston St.- Huntsville, TX
San Diego-San Diego, CA
South Dakota St.-Brookings, SD
Southeastern Louisiana- Hammond, LA
Stephen F. Austin-Nacogdoches, TX
Villanova- Villanova, PA
PLAYERS FROM 209 IN DIVISION I-AA PLAYOFFS
| School | Player | Class | Position | High School |
| Eastern Washington | Shaq Hill | JR | WR | Brookside Christian-Stockton |
| Eastern Washington | John Kreifels | FR | LB | Downey-Modesto |
| Montana St. | Rocky Hogue | RS FR | LS | Merced |
| New Hampshire | Cyrus Boone | FR | DL | Lincoln-Stockton |
| San Diego | Reggie Bell | RS SR | WR/RS | Manteca |
| San Diego | Nate Loya | FR | S | Central Catholic-Modesto |
| San Diego | Joe Nomellini | RS JR | DE | St. Mary's-Stockton |
sources: ESPN, espn.com
Sunday, November 16, 2014
2014 NCAA Division III football playoffs
Round 1 November 22, 2014
Macalester Scots [MAC] (9-1) @ Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks [WIAC] (10-0) (UWW 55-2)
Franklin Grizzlies [Heartland] (8-2) @ Wabash Little Giants [NCC] (9-1) (WAB 33-14)
St. Scholastica Saints [UMAC] (10-0) @ St. Johns (MN) Johnnies [MNIAA] (9-1) (STJ 35-7)
St. Thomas Tommies [MNIAA] (8-2) @ Wartburg Knights [IAC] (10-0) (WAR 37-31)
Muhlenberg Mules [Centennial] (9-1) @ Widener Pride [MASC] (10-0) (WID 36-35)
Christopher Newport Captains [SAA] (7-3) @ Delaware Valley Aggies [MASC] (9-1) (CNU 29-26)
Chapman Panthers [SCIAC] (8-1) @ Linfield Wildcats [NWC] (8-1) (LIN 55-24)
Texas Lutheran Bulldogs [SWC] (9-1) @ Mary Hardin-Baylor Crew [ASC] (10-0) (MHB 27-20)
Hampden-Sydney Tigers [ODAC] (7-3) @ Wesley Wolverines [IND] (9-1) (WES 52-7)
MIT Engineers [NEFC] (9-0) @ Husson Eagles [ECFC] (8-1) (MIT 27-20)
Rowan Profs [NJAC] (7-3) Johns Hopkins Blue Jays [Centennial] (10-0) (JHU 22-16)
Ithaca Bombers [EMPIRE 8] (7-3) @ Hobart Statesmen [LL] (10-0) (HOB 22-15)
Benedictine Eagles [NAC] (6-4) @ Wheaton (IL) Thunder [CCIW] (10-0) (WHE 43-14)
Centre Colonels [SAA] (10-0) @ John Carroll Blue Streaks [OAC] (9-1) (JCU 63-28)
Washington and Jefferson Presidents [PC] (9-1) @ Wittenberg Tigers [NCC] (9-1) (W&J 41-25)
Adrian Bulldogs [MIAA] (8-2) @ Mount Union Purple Raiders [OAC] (10-0) (MTU 63-3)
Round 2 November 29, 2014
Wabash @ Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW 38-14)
St. Johns (MN) @ Wartburg (WAR 21-10)
Christopher Newport @ Widener (WID 37-27)
Linfield @ Mary Hardin-Baylor (LIN 31-28)
MIT @ Wesley (WES 59-0)
Johns Hopkins @ Hobart (HOB 24-21)
John Carroll @ Wheaton (JCU 14-12)
Washington and Jefferson @ Mt. Union (MTU 67-0)
Quarterfinals December 6, 2014
Wartburg @ Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW 37-33)
Linfield @ Widener (LIN 45-7)
Hobart @ Wesley (WES 41-13)
John Carroll @ Mt. Union (MTU 36-28)
Semifinals December 13, 2014
Linfield @ Wisconsin-Whitewater
Wesley @ Mt. Union (MTU 70-21)
Finals Friday December 19th @ Salem, VA
LIN/UWW vs. Mt. Union Purple Raiders
Location of Schools
Adrian: Adrian, MI
Benedictine: Lisle, IL
Centre: Danville, KY
Chapman: Orange, CA
Christopher Newport: Newport News, VA
Delaware Valley: Doylestown, PA
Franklin: Franklin, IN
Hampden-Sydney: Hampden Sydney, VA
Hobart: Geneva, NY
Husson: Bangor, ME
Ithaca: Ithaca, NY
John Carroll: University Heights, OH
Johns Hopkins: Baltimore, MD
Linfield: McMinnville, OR
Macalester: St. Paul, MN
Mary Hardin-Baylor: Belton, TX
MIT: Cambridge, MA
Mount Union: Alliance, OH
Muhlemberg: Allentown, PA
Rowan: Glassboro, NJ
St. Johns (MN): Collegeville, MN
St. Scholastica: Duluth, MN
St. Thomas: St. Paul, MN
Texas Lutheran: Seguin, TX
Wabash: Crawfordsville, IN
Wartburg: Waverly, IA
Washington and Jefferson: Washington, PA
Wesley: Dover, DE
Wheaton: Wheaton, IL
Widener: Chester, PA
Wisconsin-Whitewater: Whitewater, WI
Wittenberg: Springfield, OH
PLAYERS FROM 209 IN NCAA DIVISION III PLAYOFFS
Macalester Scots [MAC] (9-1) @ Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks [WIAC] (10-0) (UWW 55-2)
Franklin Grizzlies [Heartland] (8-2) @ Wabash Little Giants [NCC] (9-1) (WAB 33-14)
St. Scholastica Saints [UMAC] (10-0) @ St. Johns (MN) Johnnies [MNIAA] (9-1) (STJ 35-7)
St. Thomas Tommies [MNIAA] (8-2) @ Wartburg Knights [IAC] (10-0) (WAR 37-31)
Muhlenberg Mules [Centennial] (9-1) @ Widener Pride [MASC] (10-0) (WID 36-35)
Christopher Newport Captains [SAA] (7-3) @ Delaware Valley Aggies [MASC] (9-1) (CNU 29-26)
Chapman Panthers [SCIAC] (8-1) @ Linfield Wildcats [NWC] (8-1) (LIN 55-24)
Texas Lutheran Bulldogs [SWC] (9-1) @ Mary Hardin-Baylor Crew [ASC] (10-0) (MHB 27-20)
Hampden-Sydney Tigers [ODAC] (7-3) @ Wesley Wolverines [IND] (9-1) (WES 52-7)
MIT Engineers [NEFC] (9-0) @ Husson Eagles [ECFC] (8-1) (MIT 27-20)
Rowan Profs [NJAC] (7-3) Johns Hopkins Blue Jays [Centennial] (10-0) (JHU 22-16)
Ithaca Bombers [EMPIRE 8] (7-3) @ Hobart Statesmen [LL] (10-0) (HOB 22-15)
Benedictine Eagles [NAC] (6-4) @ Wheaton (IL) Thunder [CCIW] (10-0) (WHE 43-14)
Centre Colonels [SAA] (10-0) @ John Carroll Blue Streaks [OAC] (9-1) (JCU 63-28)
Washington and Jefferson Presidents [PC] (9-1) @ Wittenberg Tigers [NCC] (9-1) (W&J 41-25)
Adrian Bulldogs [MIAA] (8-2) @ Mount Union Purple Raiders [OAC] (10-0) (MTU 63-3)
Round 2 November 29, 2014
Wabash @ Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW 38-14)
St. Johns (MN) @ Wartburg (WAR 21-10)
Christopher Newport @ Widener (WID 37-27)
Linfield @ Mary Hardin-Baylor (LIN 31-28)
MIT @ Wesley (WES 59-0)
Johns Hopkins @ Hobart (HOB 24-21)
John Carroll @ Wheaton (JCU 14-12)
Washington and Jefferson @ Mt. Union (MTU 67-0)
Quarterfinals December 6, 2014
Wartburg @ Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW 37-33)
Linfield @ Widener (LIN 45-7)
Hobart @ Wesley (WES 41-13)
John Carroll @ Mt. Union (MTU 36-28)
Semifinals December 13, 2014
Linfield @ Wisconsin-Whitewater
Wesley @ Mt. Union (MTU 70-21)
Finals Friday December 19th @ Salem, VA
LIN/UWW vs. Mt. Union Purple Raiders
Location of Schools
Adrian: Adrian, MI
Benedictine: Lisle, IL
Centre: Danville, KY
Chapman: Orange, CA
Christopher Newport: Newport News, VA
Delaware Valley: Doylestown, PA
Franklin: Franklin, IN
Hampden-Sydney: Hampden Sydney, VA
Hobart: Geneva, NY
Husson: Bangor, ME
Ithaca: Ithaca, NY
John Carroll: University Heights, OH
Johns Hopkins: Baltimore, MD
Linfield: McMinnville, OR
Macalester: St. Paul, MN
Mary Hardin-Baylor: Belton, TX
MIT: Cambridge, MA
Mount Union: Alliance, OH
Muhlemberg: Allentown, PA
Rowan: Glassboro, NJ
St. Johns (MN): Collegeville, MN
St. Scholastica: Duluth, MN
St. Thomas: St. Paul, MN
Texas Lutheran: Seguin, TX
Wabash: Crawfordsville, IN
Wartburg: Waverly, IA
Washington and Jefferson: Washington, PA
Wesley: Dover, DE
Wheaton: Wheaton, IL
Widener: Chester, PA
Wisconsin-Whitewater: Whitewater, WI
Wittenberg: Springfield, OH
PLAYERS FROM 209 IN NCAA DIVISION III PLAYOFFS
| Chapman | Jacob Eakin | SO | OL | Millennium-Tracy |
2014 NCAA Division II Football Playoffs
REGION 1 First [PSAC] (9-2) @ (4) West Chester Golden Rams [PSAC] (10-1) (WC 46-20)
(6) Long Island-Post Pioneers [NE-10] (8-3) @ (3) Virginia St. Trojans [CIAA] (9-2) (VSU 28-17)
Second Round
(4) West Chester Golden Rams [PSAC] (11-1) @ (1) Concord Mountain Lions [MEC] (11-0) (CON 51-36)
(3) Virginia St. Trojans [CIAA] (10-2) @ (2) Bloomsburg Huskies [PSAC] (10-1) (BLO 35-14)
Regional Final
(2) Bloomsburg @ (1) Concord (CON 32-26)
REGION 3 First Round
(5) Northwest Missouri St. Bearcats [MIAA] (10-1) @ (4) Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs [NSC] (11-0) (UMD 25-21)
(6) Harding Bisons [GAC] (9-1) @ (3) Pittsburg St. Gorillas [MIAA] (10-1) (PSU 59-42)
Second Round
(4) Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs [NSC] (12-0) @ (1) Ouachita Baptist Tigers [GAC] (10-0) (UMD 48-45 OT)
(3) Pittsburg St. Gorillas [MIAA] (11-1) @ (2) Minnesota St.-Mankato Mavericks [NSC](11-0) (MSM 24-21 OT)
Regional Final
(4) Minnesota-Duluth @ (2) Minnesota St.-Mankato (MSM 44-17)
REGION 2 First Round
(5) Valdosta St. Blazers [GSC] (8-2) @ (4) North Alabama Lions [GSC] (9-1) (VAL 33-31)
(6) West Georgia Wolves [GSC] (9-2) @ (3) Tuskegee Golden Tigers [SIAC] (9-2) (WGA 20-17)
Second Round
(5) Valdosta St. Blazers [GSC] (9-2) @ (1) Lenoir-Rhyne Bears [SAC] (11-0) (VAL 23-21)
(6) West Georgia Wolves [GSC] [10-2] @ (2) Delta St. Statesmen [GSC] (9-1) (WGA 37-27)
Regional Final
(6) West Georgia @ (5) Valdosta St. (WGA 31-17)
REGION 4 First Round
(5) Ohio Dominican Panthers [GLIAC] (9-1) @ (4) Colorado Mines Orediggers [RMAC] (10-1) (ODU 34-23)
(6) Angelo St. Rams [LSC] (8-2) @ (3) Michigan Tech Huskies [GLIAC] (9-1) (ASU 42-41)
Second Round
(5) Ohio Dominican Panthers [GLIAC] (10-1) @ (1) Ferris St. Bulldogs [GLIAC] (11-0) (ODU 46-33)
(6) Angelo St. Rams [LSC] (9-2) @ (2) Colorado St.-Pueblo Thunderwolves [RMAC] (10-1) (CSUP 52-14)
Regional Final
(5) Ohio Dominican @ (2) Colorado St.-Pueblo (CSUP 31-28)
DIVISION II NATIONAL SEMIFINALS
(1) Concord @ (2) Minnesota St.-Mankato (MSM 47-13)
(6) West Georgia @ (2) Colorado St.-Pueblo
Final @ Kansas City, MO- December 20, 2014
(2) Minnesota St.-Mankato Mavericks vs. WGA/CSUP
LOCATION OF TEAMS
Region 1
Concord- Athens, WV
Bloomsburg: Bloomsburg, PA
Virginia St.: Ettrick, VA
West Chester: West Chester, PA
Slippery Rock- Slippery Rock, PA
Long Island-Post: Brookville, NY
Region 2
Lenoir-Rhyne: Hickory, NC
Delta St.: Cleveland, MS
Tuskegee: Tuskegee, AL
North Alabama: Florence, AL
Valdosta St.: Valdosta, GA
West Georgia: Carrolton, GA
Region 3
Ouachita Baptist: Arkadelphia, AR
Minnesota St.-Mankato: Mankato, MN
Pittsburg St.: Pittsburg, KS
Minnesota-Duluth: Duluth, MN
Northwest Missouri St.: Maryville, MO
Harding: Searcy, AR
Region 4
Ferris St.: Big Rapids, MI
Colorado St.-Pueblo: Pueblo, CO
Michigan Tech: Houghton, MI
Colorado Mines: Golden, CO
Ohio Dominican: Columbus, OH
Anglelo St.: San Angelo, TX
PLAYERS FROM THE 209 IN THE NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS
sources: ncaa.com, wikipedia.org, team web pages
(6) Long Island-Post Pioneers [NE-10] (8-3) @ (3) Virginia St. Trojans [CIAA] (9-2) (VSU 28-17)
Second Round
(4) West Chester Golden Rams [PSAC] (11-1) @ (1) Concord Mountain Lions [MEC] (11-0) (CON 51-36)
(3) Virginia St. Trojans [CIAA] (10-2) @ (2) Bloomsburg Huskies [PSAC] (10-1) (BLO 35-14)
Regional Final
(2) Bloomsburg @ (1) Concord (CON 32-26)
REGION 3 First Round
(5) Northwest Missouri St. Bearcats [MIAA] (10-1) @ (4) Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs [NSC] (11-0) (UMD 25-21)
(6) Harding Bisons [GAC] (9-1) @ (3) Pittsburg St. Gorillas [MIAA] (10-1) (PSU 59-42)
Second Round
(4) Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs [NSC] (12-0) @ (1) Ouachita Baptist Tigers [GAC] (10-0) (UMD 48-45 OT)
(3) Pittsburg St. Gorillas [MIAA] (11-1) @ (2) Minnesota St.-Mankato Mavericks [NSC](11-0) (MSM 24-21 OT)
Regional Final
(4) Minnesota-Duluth @ (2) Minnesota St.-Mankato (MSM 44-17)
REGION 2 First Round
(5) Valdosta St. Blazers [GSC] (8-2) @ (4) North Alabama Lions [GSC] (9-1) (VAL 33-31)
(6) West Georgia Wolves [GSC] (9-2) @ (3) Tuskegee Golden Tigers [SIAC] (9-2) (WGA 20-17)
Second Round
(5) Valdosta St. Blazers [GSC] (9-2) @ (1) Lenoir-Rhyne Bears [SAC] (11-0) (VAL 23-21)
(6) West Georgia Wolves [GSC] [10-2] @ (2) Delta St. Statesmen [GSC] (9-1) (WGA 37-27)
Regional Final
(6) West Georgia @ (5) Valdosta St. (WGA 31-17)
REGION 4 First Round
(5) Ohio Dominican Panthers [GLIAC] (9-1) @ (4) Colorado Mines Orediggers [RMAC] (10-1) (ODU 34-23)
(6) Angelo St. Rams [LSC] (8-2) @ (3) Michigan Tech Huskies [GLIAC] (9-1) (ASU 42-41)
Second Round
(5) Ohio Dominican Panthers [GLIAC] (10-1) @ (1) Ferris St. Bulldogs [GLIAC] (11-0) (ODU 46-33)
(6) Angelo St. Rams [LSC] (9-2) @ (2) Colorado St.-Pueblo Thunderwolves [RMAC] (10-1) (CSUP 52-14)
Regional Final
(5) Ohio Dominican @ (2) Colorado St.-Pueblo (CSUP 31-28)
DIVISION II NATIONAL SEMIFINALS
(1) Concord @ (2) Minnesota St.-Mankato (MSM 47-13)
(6) West Georgia @ (2) Colorado St.-Pueblo
Final @ Kansas City, MO- December 20, 2014
(2) Minnesota St.-Mankato Mavericks vs. WGA/CSUP
LOCATION OF TEAMS
Region 1
Concord- Athens, WV
Bloomsburg: Bloomsburg, PA
Virginia St.: Ettrick, VA
West Chester: West Chester, PA
Slippery Rock- Slippery Rock, PA
Long Island-Post: Brookville, NY
Region 2
Lenoir-Rhyne: Hickory, NC
Delta St.: Cleveland, MS
Tuskegee: Tuskegee, AL
North Alabama: Florence, AL
Valdosta St.: Valdosta, GA
West Georgia: Carrolton, GA
Region 3
Ouachita Baptist: Arkadelphia, AR
Minnesota St.-Mankato: Mankato, MN
Pittsburg St.: Pittsburg, KS
Minnesota-Duluth: Duluth, MN
Northwest Missouri St.: Maryville, MO
Harding: Searcy, AR
Region 4
Ferris St.: Big Rapids, MI
Colorado St.-Pueblo: Pueblo, CO
Michigan Tech: Houghton, MI
Colorado Mines: Golden, CO
Ohio Dominican: Columbus, OH
Anglelo St.: San Angelo, TX
PLAYERS FROM THE 209 IN THE NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS
School
|
Player
|
Class
|
Position
|
High School
|
Concord
|
Nick Ortiz
|
Junior
|
LB
|
Manteca
|
Tuskegee
|
Brandon Jackson
|
Freshman
|
DB
|
Lincoln (Stockton)
|
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Artists by state (31-40)
This is part 4 of my series.
California (Septermber 9, 1850)
http://youtu.be/9ChADh1zt5I (Kokomo)
Song #1
Artist: Beach Boys
Song: Kokomo
Album: Cocktail (1988)
Top Position on Billboard Hot 100: #2
Where group is from: Hawthorne, CA
Why I chose this songs: I had a lot of choices with California. I chose the Beach Boys, because of the fact that they are synonomous with California, at least, the stereotypical version of the state. I chose Kokomo, because it is a catchy song, and I heard it a lot when I used to watch Full House when I was a kid.
Other artists from California: Flying Blind, Huey Lewis and the News, Sugar Ray, and many others
Oakdale, CA artists: Brett Dennan, Aaron Durr, Taking Fox Hollow (my nephew's band. You should check them out if you like metal.)
Minnesota (May 11, 1858)
http://youtu.be/xGytDsqkQY8 (Closing Time)
Artist: Semisonic
Song: Closing Time
Album Feeling Strangely Fine (1998)
Top Position on Billboard Hot 100: #11
Where group is from: Minneapolis, MN
Why I chose this song: Honestly, this group was my second choice. However, there are no songs from Prince on youtube. From what I understand, Prince wanted it that way due to copyright issues. However, this song is a great symbol to '90's alternative. It brings me back to my teenage years, driving around (when my parents let me) listening to B 93.1. It was my favorite station at the time. Unfortunately, this is their only hit in the United States.
Other artists from Minnesota: Bob Dylan (I had no idea until I wrote the Semisonic piece), Lipps, Inc., Prince, Soul Asylum
Oregon (February 14, 1859)
http://youtu.be/a7YP4k7rMuc (Nothing Left To Lose)
Artist: Mat Kearney
Song: Nothing Left to Lose
Album: Nothing Left to Lose (2006)
Top Position on Billboard Hot 100: #41
Where artist is from: Eugene, OR
Why I chose this song: First, I love this song. I embraced it the first time I heard it. It is something both Christian and secular radio can play, and both have played songs by Kearney. I first heard it when I bought W.O.W. 2008. I find it ironic that it is in the biggest Christian contemplation (sp ?) album, yet, it did not place in the Christian charts. It is my favorite song from Mr. Kearney, and he has some good ones in his young career.
Other artists from Oregon: Meredith Brooks, Everclear, Kutless, Shawn McDonald
Kansas (January 29, 1861)
http://youtu.be/x6L_FhOtPuk (Walking Her Home)
Artist: Mark Schultz
Song: Walking Her Home
Album: Broken and Beautiful (2006)
Top Position on Billboard Hot 100: NR
Where artist is from: Colby, KS
Why I chose this song: This is one of the best love songs in my opinion. Though it is not #1, it would be in the top-10 if I actually made a list. When I was single, I dreamed of finding love that was displayed in this song. This is one of two songs that ever made me cry (hearing "The Best Day of my Life" right after my dad died was the other one).
Other artists from Kansas: Melissa Etheridge, Kansas, Jennifer Knapp
West Virginia (June 20, 1863)
http://youtu.be/zWM5P2GgT_E (Who Needs Pictures)
Artist: Brad Paisley
Song: Who Needs Pictures
Album: Who Needs Pictures (1999)
Top Position on Billboard Hot 100: #65 (#12 on the Country Album)
Where artist is from: Glen Dale, WV
Why I chose this song: When I decided to do this series of blogs, I had already decided that I was going to have Brad Paisley represent West Virginia. He is on his way to becoming a legend in country music. Paisley has performed so many great songs over the years, that it was hard to choose which song was going to be on here. I decided that I would put the first song I heard of his on here. I became a fan of his from the first song I heard. Another thing I like about Paisley is that his entire albums are great. He has performed many songs that were not released that are just as good, if not better, than the ones performed on radio (this is only my opinion, but Collective Soul, Jars of Clay, and Eminem are the only other ones in that group). If you do buy Paisley's first album, "It Never Woulda Worked Out Anyway" is an entertaining song that never made it to radio. Finally, here is some trivia. Paisley is the youngest singer to make it to the Grand Ole Opry (or so I've been told).
Other artists from West Virginia: Kathy Mattea, Michael W. Smith (born), Little Jimmy Dickins (his name is mentioned in Paisley's "Better Than This", another great song that never made it to radio).
Nevada (October 31, 1864)
http://youtu.be/Y5fBdpreJiU (Somebody Told Me)
Artist: Imagine Dragons
Song: Demons
Album: Night Visions (2012)
Top Position on Billboard Hot 100: #6
Where group is from: Las Vegas, NV
Why I chose this song: It's a catchy song. This band is still young and have come up with two hit songs. I hope they can come up with some more hit songs. I do not get an opportunity to listen to today's music anymore, but I love the songs these guys come up with.
Other artists from Nevada: The Cab, The Killers, Panic! At The Disco
Nebraska (March 1, 1867)
http://youtu.be/SUFSB2plwzM (Amber)
Artist: 311
Song: Amber
Album: From Chaos (2001)
Top Position in Billboard Hot 100: NR
Where group is from: Omaha, NE
Why I chose this song: Believe it or not, this is the first 311 song I have heard. I did not hear "All Mixed Up" until I bought a 90's album a few years later. I do like the musical style of this song, though. When I first researched bands from Nebraska, 311 was the only one I heard of. I did hear of the band in the 1990's, though, and not for a good reason. It was rumored that the members chose that name as a code for KKK (K being the 11th letter of the alphabet, multiplied by 3). The rumor turned out to be false, but the real reason for the name of the band, according to the interview I read, is not squeaky clean, either. In it, they say that "311" is the Omaha, NE police code for indecent exposure. Here is the link for further reading. http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/311.asp
Other artists from Nebraska: None
Colorado (August 1, 1876)
http://youtu.be/hT_nvWreIhg (Counting Stars)
Artist: One Republic
Song: Counting Stars
Album: Native (2013)
Top Position in Billboard Hot 100: #2
Where group is from: Colorado Springs, CO
Why I chose this song: I became a fan of OneRepublic since they hit the mainstream music scene. I was going to choose "Secrets" until this song came out. As good as "Secrets" is, I like this song a lot better.
Other artists from Colorado: 3OH!3 (I should have guessed, "303" being a Colorado area code), Five Iron Frenzy, The Fray, The Lumineers
North Dakota (November 2, 1889)
Artist: Lawrence Welk
Song: None
Where artist was from: Strasburg, ND
I have only heard of Lawrence Welk because my grandma used to watch his show on PBS when I was a kid. I do not know any songs of his. Lawrence Welk died on May 17, 1992. He was 89 years old.
Other artists from North Dakota: None
South Dakota (November 2, 1889)
http://youtu.be/qfKKBDFCiIA (Sunny Came Home)
Artist: Shawn Colvin
Song: Sunny Came Home
Album: A Few Small Repairs (1996)
Top position on Billboard Hot 100: #7
Where artist is from: Vermillion, SD (born)
Why I chose this song: Colvin is the only artist I could find with any connection to South Dakota. She is the 2nd best definition of a one-hit wonder. This is the only song of her's to hit the top 100. I did enjoy listening to the song as a teenager in the late 1990's.
Other artists from South Dakota: None
California (Septermber 9, 1850)
http://youtu.be/9ChADh1zt5I (Kokomo)
Song #1
Artist: Beach Boys
Song: Kokomo
Album: Cocktail (1988)
Top Position on Billboard Hot 100: #2
Where group is from: Hawthorne, CA
Why I chose this songs: I had a lot of choices with California. I chose the Beach Boys, because of the fact that they are synonomous with California, at least, the stereotypical version of the state. I chose Kokomo, because it is a catchy song, and I heard it a lot when I used to watch Full House when I was a kid.
Other artists from California: Flying Blind, Huey Lewis and the News, Sugar Ray, and many others
Oakdale, CA artists: Brett Dennan, Aaron Durr, Taking Fox Hollow (my nephew's band. You should check them out if you like metal.)
Minnesota (May 11, 1858)
http://youtu.be/xGytDsqkQY8 (Closing Time)
Artist: Semisonic
Song: Closing Time
Album Feeling Strangely Fine (1998)
Top Position on Billboard Hot 100: #11
Where group is from: Minneapolis, MN
Why I chose this song: Honestly, this group was my second choice. However, there are no songs from Prince on youtube. From what I understand, Prince wanted it that way due to copyright issues. However, this song is a great symbol to '90's alternative. It brings me back to my teenage years, driving around (when my parents let me) listening to B 93.1. It was my favorite station at the time. Unfortunately, this is their only hit in the United States.
Other artists from Minnesota: Bob Dylan (I had no idea until I wrote the Semisonic piece), Lipps, Inc., Prince, Soul Asylum
Oregon (February 14, 1859)
http://youtu.be/a7YP4k7rMuc (Nothing Left To Lose)
Artist: Mat Kearney
Song: Nothing Left to Lose
Album: Nothing Left to Lose (2006)
Top Position on Billboard Hot 100: #41
Where artist is from: Eugene, OR
Why I chose this song: First, I love this song. I embraced it the first time I heard it. It is something both Christian and secular radio can play, and both have played songs by Kearney. I first heard it when I bought W.O.W. 2008. I find it ironic that it is in the biggest Christian contemplation (sp ?) album, yet, it did not place in the Christian charts. It is my favorite song from Mr. Kearney, and he has some good ones in his young career.
Other artists from Oregon: Meredith Brooks, Everclear, Kutless, Shawn McDonald
Kansas (January 29, 1861)
http://youtu.be/x6L_FhOtPuk (Walking Her Home)
Artist: Mark Schultz
Song: Walking Her Home
Album: Broken and Beautiful (2006)
Top Position on Billboard Hot 100: NR
Where artist is from: Colby, KS
Why I chose this song: This is one of the best love songs in my opinion. Though it is not #1, it would be in the top-10 if I actually made a list. When I was single, I dreamed of finding love that was displayed in this song. This is one of two songs that ever made me cry (hearing "The Best Day of my Life" right after my dad died was the other one).
Other artists from Kansas: Melissa Etheridge, Kansas, Jennifer Knapp
West Virginia (June 20, 1863)
http://youtu.be/zWM5P2GgT_E (Who Needs Pictures)
Artist: Brad Paisley
Song: Who Needs Pictures
Album: Who Needs Pictures (1999)
Top Position on Billboard Hot 100: #65 (#12 on the Country Album)
Where artist is from: Glen Dale, WV
Why I chose this song: When I decided to do this series of blogs, I had already decided that I was going to have Brad Paisley represent West Virginia. He is on his way to becoming a legend in country music. Paisley has performed so many great songs over the years, that it was hard to choose which song was going to be on here. I decided that I would put the first song I heard of his on here. I became a fan of his from the first song I heard. Another thing I like about Paisley is that his entire albums are great. He has performed many songs that were not released that are just as good, if not better, than the ones performed on radio (this is only my opinion, but Collective Soul, Jars of Clay, and Eminem are the only other ones in that group). If you do buy Paisley's first album, "It Never Woulda Worked Out Anyway" is an entertaining song that never made it to radio. Finally, here is some trivia. Paisley is the youngest singer to make it to the Grand Ole Opry (or so I've been told).
Other artists from West Virginia: Kathy Mattea, Michael W. Smith (born), Little Jimmy Dickins (his name is mentioned in Paisley's "Better Than This", another great song that never made it to radio).
Nevada (October 31, 1864)
http://youtu.be/Y5fBdpreJiU (Somebody Told Me)
Artist: Imagine Dragons
Song: Demons
Album: Night Visions (2012)
Top Position on Billboard Hot 100: #6
Where group is from: Las Vegas, NV
Why I chose this song: It's a catchy song. This band is still young and have come up with two hit songs. I hope they can come up with some more hit songs. I do not get an opportunity to listen to today's music anymore, but I love the songs these guys come up with.
Other artists from Nevada: The Cab, The Killers, Panic! At The Disco
Nebraska (March 1, 1867)
http://youtu.be/SUFSB2plwzM (Amber)
Artist: 311
Song: Amber
Album: From Chaos (2001)
Top Position in Billboard Hot 100: NR
Where group is from: Omaha, NE
Why I chose this song: Believe it or not, this is the first 311 song I have heard. I did not hear "All Mixed Up" until I bought a 90's album a few years later. I do like the musical style of this song, though. When I first researched bands from Nebraska, 311 was the only one I heard of. I did hear of the band in the 1990's, though, and not for a good reason. It was rumored that the members chose that name as a code for KKK (K being the 11th letter of the alphabet, multiplied by 3). The rumor turned out to be false, but the real reason for the name of the band, according to the interview I read, is not squeaky clean, either. In it, they say that "311" is the Omaha, NE police code for indecent exposure. Here is the link for further reading. http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/311.asp
Other artists from Nebraska: None
Colorado (August 1, 1876)
http://youtu.be/hT_nvWreIhg (Counting Stars)
Artist: One Republic
Song: Counting Stars
Album: Native (2013)
Top Position in Billboard Hot 100: #2
Where group is from: Colorado Springs, CO
Why I chose this song: I became a fan of OneRepublic since they hit the mainstream music scene. I was going to choose "Secrets" until this song came out. As good as "Secrets" is, I like this song a lot better.
Other artists from Colorado: 3OH!3 (I should have guessed, "303" being a Colorado area code), Five Iron Frenzy, The Fray, The Lumineers
North Dakota (November 2, 1889)
Artist: Lawrence Welk
Song: None
Where artist was from: Strasburg, ND
I have only heard of Lawrence Welk because my grandma used to watch his show on PBS when I was a kid. I do not know any songs of his. Lawrence Welk died on May 17, 1992. He was 89 years old.
Other artists from North Dakota: None
South Dakota (November 2, 1889)
http://youtu.be/qfKKBDFCiIA (Sunny Came Home)
Artist: Shawn Colvin
Song: Sunny Came Home
Album: A Few Small Repairs (1996)
Top position on Billboard Hot 100: #7
Where artist is from: Vermillion, SD (born)
Why I chose this song: Colvin is the only artist I could find with any connection to South Dakota. She is the 2nd best definition of a one-hit wonder. This is the only song of her's to hit the top 100. I did enjoy listening to the song as a teenager in the late 1990's.
Other artists from South Dakota: None
Saturday, November 8, 2014
2014 High School Football Playoffs
Here are all the brackets featuring at least one 209 team. The 209 teams are in bold.
Division III Defending Champion: Manteca Buffaloes
(16) Valley Vikings (Sac.) (ML) 6-4 @ (1) Inderkum Tigers (Sacramento) (TCC) 9-1 (IND 60-8)
(9) Benicia Panthers (SCAC) 6-4 @ (8) El Dorado Cougars (Placerville) (SVC) 10-0 (BEN 45-27)
(12) Chr. Brothers Falcons (Sacramento) (CAL) 8-2 @ (5) Sacramento Dragons (ML) 8-2 (SAC 40-0)
(13) Vanden Vikings (Fairfield) (SCAC) 6-4 @ (4) Manteca Buffaloes (VOL) 8-2 (MAN 49-14)
(11) American Canyon Wolves (SCAC) 7-3 @ (6) Vista del Lago Eagles (Folsom) (CAL) 7-3 (VDL 42-28)
(14) Pacheco Panthers (Los Banos) (WAC) 7-3 @ (3) Oakdale Mustangs (VOL) 9-1 (OAK 50-8)
(10) Rio Linda Knights (TCC) 8-2 @ (7) Placer Hillmen (Auburn) (PVL) 8-2 (RL 62-51)
(15) Rosemont (Sac.) (SVC) 6-4 @ (2) Sierra Timberwolves (Manteca) (VOL) 9-1 (SIE 69-37)
Second Round
(9) Benicia @ (1) Inderkum (Sacramento) (IND 49-14)
(5) Sacramento @ (4) Manteca (SAC 34-28)
(6) Vista del Lago (Folsom) @ (3) Oakdale (OAK 42-14)
(10) Rio Linda @ (2) Sierra (Manteca) (RL 49-44)
Semifinals
(5) Sacramento @ (1) Inderkum (Sacramento) (IND 51-34)
(10) Rio Linda @ (3) Oakdale (OAK 41-14)
Championship (December 6, 2014 7:00 P.M. @ Lincoln High School-Stockton)
(3) Oakdale Mustangs (6-1 VOL, 12-1) vs. (1) Inderkum Tigers (Sacramento) (6-0 TCC, 12-1)
Division I Defending Champion: Folsom Bulldogs
(16) Stagg Delta Kings (Stockton) (SJAA) 3-6 @ (1) Folsom Bulldogs (SFL) 10-0 (FOL 70-16)
(9) Franklin Wildcats (Elk Grove) (DL) 6-4 @ (8) Modesto Panthers (MMC) 9-1 (FRA 24-10)
(12) Monterey Trail (EG) (DL) 6-4 @ (5) Cosumnes Oaks Wolfpack (Elk Grove) (CVC) 8-2 (MT 29-28)
(13) Tokay Tigers (Lodi) (TCAL) 7-3 @ (4) Merced Bears (CCC) 8-2 (MER 66-27)
(11) Pitman Pride (Turlock) 7-2 (CCC) @ (6) Napa Indians (MEL) 8-2 (NAPA 39-14)
(14) Chavez Titans (Stockton) (SJAA) 7-3 @ (3) Granite Bay Grizzlies (SFL) 7-3 (GB 63-14)
(10) Turlock Bulldogs (CCC) 6-4 @ (7) Tracy Bulldogs (TCAL) 7-3 (TRA 21-19)
(15) Gregori Jaguars (Mod.) (MMC) 7-3 @ (2) Jesuit Marauders (Carmichael) (DL) 8-2 (JES 27-0)
Second Round
(9) Franklin (Elk Grove) vs. (1) Folsom (FOL 56-13)
(12) Monterey Trail (Elk Grove) @ (4) Merced (MT 51-45)
(6) Napa @ (3) Granite Bay (GB 28-13)
(7) Tracy @ (2) Jesuit (Carmichael) (TRA 48-38)
Semifinals
(12) Monterey Trail (Elk Grove) @ (1) Folsom (FOL 56-14)
(7) Tracy @ (3) Granite Bay (TRA 27-21 OT)
Championship (December 6, 2014 7:00 P.M. @ Sacramento St. University)
(7) Tracy Bulldogs (4-1 TCAL, 10-3) vs. (1) Folsom Bulldogs (6-0 SFL, 13-0)
Division II Defending Champion: Del Oro Golden Eagles
(16) Patterson Tigers (WAC) 7-3 @ (1) Grant Pacers (Sacramento) (DL) 10-0 (GRA 42-23)
(9) Antelope Titans (CVC) 7-3 @ (8) Downey Knights (Modesto) (MMC) 9-1 (DOW 20-19)
(12) Yuba City Honkers (TCC) 5-5 @ (5) Vacaville Bulldogs (MEL) 8-2 (VAC 42-7)
(13) Roseville Tigers (CVC) 6-4 @ (4) Del Oro Golden Eagles (Loomis) (SFL) 5-5 (DO 14-6)
(11) Del Campo Cougars (Fair Oaks) (CVC) 7-3 @ (6) Rocklin Thunder (SFL) 8-2 (ROCK 35-7)
(14) River Valley Falcons (Yuba City) (TCC) 5-5 @ (3) St. Mary's Rams (Stockton) (TCAL) 9-1 (STM 55-12)
(10) Wood Wildcats (Vacaville) (MEL) 6-4 @ (7) Burbank Titans (Sac.) (ML) 7-3 (WOOD 34-33)
(15) Vintage Crushers (Napa) (MEL) 6-4 @ (2) Elk Grove Thundering Herd (DL) 8-2 (EG 69-7)
Second Round
(8) Downey (Modesto) @ (1) Grant (Sacramento) (GRA 63-21)
(5) Vacaville @ (4) Del Oro (Loomis) (VAC 35-28)
(6) Rocklin @ (3) St. Mary's (Stockton) (STM 56-14)
(10) Wood (Vacaville) @ (2) Elk Grove (EG 59-34)
Semifinals
(5) Vacaville @ (1) Grant (Sacramento) (GRA 49-26)
(3) St. Mary's (Stockton) @ (2) Elk Grove (STM 23-15)
Championship (December 5, 2014 7:30 P.M. @ Sacramento St. University)
(3) St. Mary's Rams (Stockton) (5-0 TCAL, 12-1) vs. (1) Grant Pacers (Sacramento) (7-0 DL, 13-0) (GRA 21-14)
Division IV Defending Champion: Central Catholic Raiders
(8) Natomas Nighthawks (Sacramento) (GEL) 6-4 @ (1) Cent. Cath. Raiders (Modesto) (VOL) 7-3 (CC 63-10)
(5) Center Cougars (Antelope) (PVL) 6-4 @ (4) Escalon Cougars (TVL) 7-3 (ESC 48-20)
(6) Dixon Rams (GEL) 6-4 @ (3) Los Banos Tigers (WAC) 8-2 (LB 28-6)
(7) Marysville Indians (GEL) 7-3 @ (2) Sonora Wildcats (MLL) 9-1 (SON 56-14)
Semifinals
(4) Escalon @ (1) Central Catholic (Modesto) (CC 35-14)
(3) Los Banos @ (2) Sonora (SON 28-14)
Championship Friday November 28, 2014 7:00 P.M. @ Lincoln-Stockton
(2) Sonora Wildcats (6-0 MLL, 11-1) vs. (1) Central Catholic Raiders (Modesto) (5-2 VOL, 9-3) (CC 42-35)
Division V Defending Champion: Le Grand Bulldogs
(8) Orestimba Warriors (Newman) (SL) 6-4 @ (1) Bear River Bruins (Grass Valley) (PVL) 8-2 (BR 49-25)
(5) Le Grand Bulldogs (SL) 7-3 @ (4) Hughson Huskies (TVL) 7-3 (HUG 41-0)
(6) Amador Buffaloes (Sutter Creek) (MLL)6-4 @ (3) Mariposa Grizzlies (SL) 7-3 (MAR 14-7)
(7) Summerville Bears (Tuolumne City) (MLL) 6-4 @ (2) Colfax Falcons (COL 42-35)
Semifinals
(4) Hughson @ (1) Bear River (Grass Valley) (BR 37-14)
(3) Mariposa @ (2) Colfax (COL 28-21)
Championship- Friday November 28, 2014 7:00 P.M. @ Lodi Grape Bowl
(2) Colfax Falcons (2-3 PVL, 8-4) vs. (1) Bear River Bruins (Grass Valley) (4-1 PVL, 10-2) (BR 28-17)
Division VI Defending Champion: Brookside Christian Knights
(8) Vacaville Chr. Falcons (SDL) 7-3 @ (1) Capital Chr. Cougars (Sacramento) (GEL) 10-0 (CAP 69-0
(5) Ripon Christian Knights (SL) 8-2 @ (4) Golden Sierra (Garden Valley) (SDL) 8-2 (RC 34-13)
(6) Gustine Redskins (SL) 6-3 @ (3) Bradshaw Christian Pride (Sacramento) (SDL) 7-3 (BC 47-6)
(7) Rio Vista Rams (SDL) 8-2 @ (2) Modesto Christian Crusaders (TVL) 9-1 (MC 76-41)
Semifinals
(5) Ripon Christian @ (1) Capital Christian (Sacramento) (CAP 56-13)
(3) Bradshaw Christian (Sacramento) @ (2) Modesto Christian (MC 42-14)
Championship-Saturday November 29, 2014 6:00 P.M. @ Lodi Grape Bowl
(2) Modesto Chr. Crusaders (5-0 TVL, 11-1) vs. (1) Capital Chr. Cougars (Sac.) (6-0 GEL, 12-0) (CAP 35-21)
Division VII Defending Champion: None
(3) Brookside Chr. Knights (Stockton) (CCAA) 6-4 or 5-5 @ (2) Woodland Chr. Cardinals (SMAL) 5-5 (BRK 42-41)
winner plays (1) Jim Elliot Chr. Eagles (Lodi) (CCAA) 9-1
(3) Foresthill Wildfires (SMAL) 3-7 @ (2) Stone Ridge Chr. Knights (Merced) (CCAA) 8-2 (SRC 63-0)
winner @ (1) Delta Saints (Clarksburg) (SMAL) 6-4
Semifinals
Brookside Christian (Stockton) vs. Jim Elliot Christian (Lodi) @ Lincoln-Stockton (JEC 69-8)
Stone Ridge Chrisitan (Merced) @ Delta (Clarksburg) (SRC 42-0)
Championship-Saturday November 29, 2014 1:00 P.M. @ Lodi Grape Bowl
Stone Ridge Chr. Knights (Merced) (5-1 CCAA, 10-2) vs. Jim Elliot Chr. Eagles (Lodi) (6-0 CCAA, 10-1) (SRC 19-14)
1st round
Closest Trip- Christian Brothers to Sacramento (1.5 miles)
Farthest Trip- Summerville to Colfax (151 miles)
2nd Round/Semifinals
Closest Trip- Brookside Christian to Lincoln-Stockton (vs. Elliot Chr.) (2.74 miles)
Farthest Trip- Mariposa to Colfax (168 miles)
Central Section Division 5 Defending Champion: Liberty Hawks (Madera) (now in Division 4)
(1) Farmersville Aztecs (East Sierra League) 9-1 has a bye
(9) Bishop Broncos (HDL) 6-4 @ (8) Corcoran Panthers (East Sequoia League) 7-3 (COR 33-21)
(12) Woodlake Tigers (East Sequoia League) 5-5 @ (5) Sierra Chieftans (Tollhouse) (NSL) 7-3 (SIE 27-16)
(13) Orosi Cardinals (East Sierra League) 4-6 @ (4) Mendota Aztecs (West Sierra League) 7-3 (MEN 24-0)
(3) Immanuel Eagles 7-3 (Reedley) has a bye
(11) Dos Palos Broncos (W. Sierra League) 4-7 @ (6) Caruthers (W.Sequoia League) 7-3 (CAR 13-6)
(10) Firebaugh Eagles (West Sierra League) 4-6 @ (7) Fowler Redcats (West Sequoia League) 7-3 (FOW 38-7)
(2) Kern Valley Broncs (Lake Isabella) (HDL) 10-0 has a bye
2nd round
(8) Corcoran @ (1) Farmersville (COR 26-14)
(5) Sierra (Tollhouse) @ (4) Mendota (MEN 26-14)
(6) Caruthers @ (3) Immanuel (Reedley) (IMM 10-7)
(7) Fowler @ (2) Kern Valley (Lake Isabella) (FOW 44-28)
Semifinals
(8) Corcoran @ (4) Mendota (COR 27-13)
(7) Fowler @ (3) Immanuel (Reedley) (IMM 29-14)
Championship (December 5, 2014 7:00 P.M.
Corcoran Panthers (4-1 ESL, 10-3) @ (3) Immanuel Eagles (Reedley) (9-3) (COR 44-16)
Championship Predictions and 1 darkhorse per division
Division III: Oakdale d. Inderkum (Darkhorse: Sacramento)
Division I: Folsom d. Jesuit (Darkhorse: Franklin (EG))
Division II: Grant d. St. Mary's (Darkhorse: Del Oro)
Division IV: Sonora d. Central Catholic (Darkhorse: Escalon)
Division V: Bear River d. Mariposa (Darkhorse: Hughson)
Division VI: Capital Christian d. Modesto Christian (Darkhorse: Ripon Christian)
Division VII: Jim Elliot Christian d. Stone Ridge Christian (Darkhorse: Woodland Christian)
Central Division V:Kern Valley d. Farmersville (That is based on nothing other than that Kern Valley is undefeated.)
Division III Defending Champion: Manteca Buffaloes
(16) Valley Vikings (Sac.) (ML) 6-4 @ (1) Inderkum Tigers (Sacramento) (TCC) 9-1 (IND 60-8)
(9) Benicia Panthers (SCAC) 6-4 @ (8) El Dorado Cougars (Placerville) (SVC) 10-0 (BEN 45-27)
(12) Chr. Brothers Falcons (Sacramento) (CAL) 8-2 @ (5) Sacramento Dragons (ML) 8-2 (SAC 40-0)
(13) Vanden Vikings (Fairfield) (SCAC) 6-4 @ (4) Manteca Buffaloes (VOL) 8-2 (MAN 49-14)
(11) American Canyon Wolves (SCAC) 7-3 @ (6) Vista del Lago Eagles (Folsom) (CAL) 7-3 (VDL 42-28)
(14) Pacheco Panthers (Los Banos) (WAC) 7-3 @ (3) Oakdale Mustangs (VOL) 9-1 (OAK 50-8)
(10) Rio Linda Knights (TCC) 8-2 @ (7) Placer Hillmen (Auburn) (PVL) 8-2 (RL 62-51)
(15) Rosemont (Sac.) (SVC) 6-4 @ (2) Sierra Timberwolves (Manteca) (VOL) 9-1 (SIE 69-37)
Second Round
(9) Benicia @ (1) Inderkum (Sacramento) (IND 49-14)
(5) Sacramento @ (4) Manteca (SAC 34-28)
(6) Vista del Lago (Folsom) @ (3) Oakdale (OAK 42-14)
(10) Rio Linda @ (2) Sierra (Manteca) (RL 49-44)
Semifinals
(5) Sacramento @ (1) Inderkum (Sacramento) (IND 51-34)
(10) Rio Linda @ (3) Oakdale (OAK 41-14)
Championship (December 6, 2014 7:00 P.M. @ Lincoln High School-Stockton)
(3) Oakdale Mustangs (6-1 VOL, 12-1) vs. (1) Inderkum Tigers (Sacramento) (6-0 TCC, 12-1)
Division I Defending Champion: Folsom Bulldogs
(16) Stagg Delta Kings (Stockton) (SJAA) 3-6 @ (1) Folsom Bulldogs (SFL) 10-0 (FOL 70-16)
(9) Franklin Wildcats (Elk Grove) (DL) 6-4 @ (8) Modesto Panthers (MMC) 9-1 (FRA 24-10)
(12) Monterey Trail (EG) (DL) 6-4 @ (5) Cosumnes Oaks Wolfpack (Elk Grove) (CVC) 8-2 (MT 29-28)
(13) Tokay Tigers (Lodi) (TCAL) 7-3 @ (4) Merced Bears (CCC) 8-2 (MER 66-27)
(11) Pitman Pride (Turlock) 7-2 (CCC) @ (6) Napa Indians (MEL) 8-2 (NAPA 39-14)
(14) Chavez Titans (Stockton) (SJAA) 7-3 @ (3) Granite Bay Grizzlies (SFL) 7-3 (GB 63-14)
(10) Turlock Bulldogs (CCC) 6-4 @ (7) Tracy Bulldogs (TCAL) 7-3 (TRA 21-19)
(15) Gregori Jaguars (Mod.) (MMC) 7-3 @ (2) Jesuit Marauders (Carmichael) (DL) 8-2 (JES 27-0)
Second Round
(9) Franklin (Elk Grove) vs. (1) Folsom (FOL 56-13)
(12) Monterey Trail (Elk Grove) @ (4) Merced (MT 51-45)
(6) Napa @ (3) Granite Bay (GB 28-13)
(7) Tracy @ (2) Jesuit (Carmichael) (TRA 48-38)
Semifinals
(12) Monterey Trail (Elk Grove) @ (1) Folsom (FOL 56-14)
(7) Tracy @ (3) Granite Bay (TRA 27-21 OT)
Championship (December 6, 2014 7:00 P.M. @ Sacramento St. University)
(7) Tracy Bulldogs (4-1 TCAL, 10-3) vs. (1) Folsom Bulldogs (6-0 SFL, 13-0)
Division II Defending Champion: Del Oro Golden Eagles
(16) Patterson Tigers (WAC) 7-3 @ (1) Grant Pacers (Sacramento) (DL) 10-0 (GRA 42-23)
(9) Antelope Titans (CVC) 7-3 @ (8) Downey Knights (Modesto) (MMC) 9-1 (DOW 20-19)
(12) Yuba City Honkers (TCC) 5-5 @ (5) Vacaville Bulldogs (MEL) 8-2 (VAC 42-7)
(13) Roseville Tigers (CVC) 6-4 @ (4) Del Oro Golden Eagles (Loomis) (SFL) 5-5 (DO 14-6)
(11) Del Campo Cougars (Fair Oaks) (CVC) 7-3 @ (6) Rocklin Thunder (SFL) 8-2 (ROCK 35-7)
(14) River Valley Falcons (Yuba City) (TCC) 5-5 @ (3) St. Mary's Rams (Stockton) (TCAL) 9-1 (STM 55-12)
(10) Wood Wildcats (Vacaville) (MEL) 6-4 @ (7) Burbank Titans (Sac.) (ML) 7-3 (WOOD 34-33)
(15) Vintage Crushers (Napa) (MEL) 6-4 @ (2) Elk Grove Thundering Herd (DL) 8-2 (EG 69-7)
Second Round
(8) Downey (Modesto) @ (1) Grant (Sacramento) (GRA 63-21)
(5) Vacaville @ (4) Del Oro (Loomis) (VAC 35-28)
(6) Rocklin @ (3) St. Mary's (Stockton) (STM 56-14)
(10) Wood (Vacaville) @ (2) Elk Grove (EG 59-34)
Semifinals
(5) Vacaville @ (1) Grant (Sacramento) (GRA 49-26)
(3) St. Mary's (Stockton) @ (2) Elk Grove (STM 23-15)
Championship (December 5, 2014 7:30 P.M. @ Sacramento St. University)
(3) St. Mary's Rams (Stockton) (5-0 TCAL, 12-1) vs. (1) Grant Pacers (Sacramento) (7-0 DL, 13-0) (GRA 21-14)
Division IV Defending Champion: Central Catholic Raiders
(8) Natomas Nighthawks (Sacramento) (GEL) 6-4 @ (1) Cent. Cath. Raiders (Modesto) (VOL) 7-3 (CC 63-10)
(5) Center Cougars (Antelope) (PVL) 6-4 @ (4) Escalon Cougars (TVL) 7-3 (ESC 48-20)
(6) Dixon Rams (GEL) 6-4 @ (3) Los Banos Tigers (WAC) 8-2 (LB 28-6)
(7) Marysville Indians (GEL) 7-3 @ (2) Sonora Wildcats (MLL) 9-1 (SON 56-14)
Semifinals
(4) Escalon @ (1) Central Catholic (Modesto) (CC 35-14)
(3) Los Banos @ (2) Sonora (SON 28-14)
Championship Friday November 28, 2014 7:00 P.M. @ Lincoln-Stockton
(2) Sonora Wildcats (6-0 MLL, 11-1) vs. (1) Central Catholic Raiders (Modesto) (5-2 VOL, 9-3) (CC 42-35)
Division V Defending Champion: Le Grand Bulldogs
(8) Orestimba Warriors (Newman) (SL) 6-4 @ (1) Bear River Bruins (Grass Valley) (PVL) 8-2 (BR 49-25)
(5) Le Grand Bulldogs (SL) 7-3 @ (4) Hughson Huskies (TVL) 7-3 (HUG 41-0)
(6) Amador Buffaloes (Sutter Creek) (MLL)6-4 @ (3) Mariposa Grizzlies (SL) 7-3 (MAR 14-7)
(7) Summerville Bears (Tuolumne City) (MLL) 6-4 @ (2) Colfax Falcons (COL 42-35)
Semifinals
(4) Hughson @ (1) Bear River (Grass Valley) (BR 37-14)
(3) Mariposa @ (2) Colfax (COL 28-21)
Championship- Friday November 28, 2014 7:00 P.M. @ Lodi Grape Bowl
(2) Colfax Falcons (2-3 PVL, 8-4) vs. (1) Bear River Bruins (Grass Valley) (4-1 PVL, 10-2) (BR 28-17)
Division VI Defending Champion: Brookside Christian Knights
(8) Vacaville Chr. Falcons (SDL) 7-3 @ (1) Capital Chr. Cougars (Sacramento) (GEL) 10-0 (CAP 69-0
(5) Ripon Christian Knights (SL) 8-2 @ (4) Golden Sierra (Garden Valley) (SDL) 8-2 (RC 34-13)
(6) Gustine Redskins (SL) 6-3 @ (3) Bradshaw Christian Pride (Sacramento) (SDL) 7-3 (BC 47-6)
(7) Rio Vista Rams (SDL) 8-2 @ (2) Modesto Christian Crusaders (TVL) 9-1 (MC 76-41)
Semifinals
(5) Ripon Christian @ (1) Capital Christian (Sacramento) (CAP 56-13)
(3) Bradshaw Christian (Sacramento) @ (2) Modesto Christian (MC 42-14)
Championship-Saturday November 29, 2014 6:00 P.M. @ Lodi Grape Bowl
(2) Modesto Chr. Crusaders (5-0 TVL, 11-1) vs. (1) Capital Chr. Cougars (Sac.) (6-0 GEL, 12-0) (CAP 35-21)
Division VII Defending Champion: None
(3) Brookside Chr. Knights (Stockton) (CCAA) 6-4 or 5-5 @ (2) Woodland Chr. Cardinals (SMAL) 5-5 (BRK 42-41)
winner plays (1) Jim Elliot Chr. Eagles (Lodi) (CCAA) 9-1
(3) Foresthill Wildfires (SMAL) 3-7 @ (2) Stone Ridge Chr. Knights (Merced) (CCAA) 8-2 (SRC 63-0)
winner @ (1) Delta Saints (Clarksburg) (SMAL) 6-4
Semifinals
Brookside Christian (Stockton) vs. Jim Elliot Christian (Lodi) @ Lincoln-Stockton (JEC 69-8)
Stone Ridge Chrisitan (Merced) @ Delta (Clarksburg) (SRC 42-0)
Championship-Saturday November 29, 2014 1:00 P.M. @ Lodi Grape Bowl
Stone Ridge Chr. Knights (Merced) (5-1 CCAA, 10-2) vs. Jim Elliot Chr. Eagles (Lodi) (6-0 CCAA, 10-1) (SRC 19-14)
1st round
Closest Trip- Christian Brothers to Sacramento (1.5 miles)
Farthest Trip- Summerville to Colfax (151 miles)
2nd Round/Semifinals
Closest Trip- Brookside Christian to Lincoln-Stockton (vs. Elliot Chr.) (2.74 miles)
Farthest Trip- Mariposa to Colfax (168 miles)
Central Section Division 5 Defending Champion: Liberty Hawks (Madera) (now in Division 4)
(1) Farmersville Aztecs (East Sierra League) 9-1 has a bye
(9) Bishop Broncos (HDL) 6-4 @ (8) Corcoran Panthers (East Sequoia League) 7-3 (COR 33-21)
(12) Woodlake Tigers (East Sequoia League) 5-5 @ (5) Sierra Chieftans (Tollhouse) (NSL) 7-3 (SIE 27-16)
(13) Orosi Cardinals (East Sierra League) 4-6 @ (4) Mendota Aztecs (West Sierra League) 7-3 (MEN 24-0)
(3) Immanuel Eagles 7-3 (Reedley) has a bye
(11) Dos Palos Broncos (W. Sierra League) 4-7 @ (6) Caruthers (W.Sequoia League) 7-3 (CAR 13-6)
(10) Firebaugh Eagles (West Sierra League) 4-6 @ (7) Fowler Redcats (West Sequoia League) 7-3 (FOW 38-7)
(2) Kern Valley Broncs (Lake Isabella) (HDL) 10-0 has a bye
2nd round
(8) Corcoran @ (1) Farmersville (COR 26-14)
(5) Sierra (Tollhouse) @ (4) Mendota (MEN 26-14)
(6) Caruthers @ (3) Immanuel (Reedley) (IMM 10-7)
(7) Fowler @ (2) Kern Valley (Lake Isabella) (FOW 44-28)
Semifinals
(8) Corcoran @ (4) Mendota (COR 27-13)
(7) Fowler @ (3) Immanuel (Reedley) (IMM 29-14)
Championship (December 5, 2014 7:00 P.M.
Corcoran Panthers (4-1 ESL, 10-3) @ (3) Immanuel Eagles (Reedley) (9-3) (COR 44-16)
Championship Predictions and 1 darkhorse per division
Division III: Oakdale d. Inderkum (Darkhorse: Sacramento)
Division I: Folsom d. Jesuit (Darkhorse: Franklin (EG))
Division II: Grant d. St. Mary's (Darkhorse: Del Oro)
Division IV: Sonora d. Central Catholic (Darkhorse: Escalon)
Division V: Bear River d. Mariposa (Darkhorse: Hughson)
Division VI: Capital Christian d. Modesto Christian (Darkhorse: Ripon Christian)
Division VII: Jim Elliot Christian d. Stone Ridge Christian (Darkhorse: Woodland Christian)
Central Division V:Kern Valley d. Farmersville (That is based on nothing other than that Kern Valley is undefeated.)
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Lower Division College Football Rankings
DIVISION I-AA Rankings
Twenty-four teams will make the playoffs. There are no automatic bids. One team per conference will have an automatic berth, except for the Ivy League which does not participate for reasons unknown to me. and the SWAC, who does not participate due to the fact that they want their own championship.
Rank
|
School
|
Conference
|
Record
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Next Opponent
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1
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Coastal Carolina (20)
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Big South
|
10-0
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vs. Monmouth (5-4)
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2
|
New Hampshire (4)
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Colonial
|
8-1
|
vs. Delaware (6-4)
|
3
|
Jacksonville St. (2)
|
Ohio Valley
|
8-1
|
vs. Eastern Illinois (5-5)
|
4
|
North Dakota St.
|
Missouri Valley
|
9-1
|
@ Missouri St. (4-6)
|
5
|
Eastern Washington
|
Big Sky
|
9-2
|
@ Portland St. (3-7)
|
6
|
Villanova
|
Colonial
|
8-2
|
vs. Albany (6-4)
|
7
|
Illinois St.
|
Missouri Valley
|
8-1
|
@ South Dakota (2-8)
|
8
|
Fordham
|
Patriot
|
9-1
|
vs. Georgetown (2-7)
|
9
|
Chattanooga
|
Southern
|
7-3
|
@ Tennessee Tech (4-6)
|
10
|
Southeastern Louisiana
|
Southland
|
7-3
|
vs. #11 McNeese St. (6-3)
|
11
|
McNeese St.
|
Southland
|
6-3
|
@ #10 Southeastern Louisiana (7-3)
|
12
|
Northern Iowa
|
Missouri Valley
|
6-4
|
@ #23 Southern Illinois (6-4)
|
13
|
Montana St.
|
Big Sky
|
7-3
|
vs. Idaho St. (7-3)
|
14
|
Richmond
|
Colonial
|
7-3
|
vs. James Madison (7-3)
|
15
|
Montana
|
Big Sky
|
6-4
|
@ Southern Utah (2-8)
|
16
|
Youngstown St.
|
Missouri Valley
|
7-3
|
vs. #25 Indiana St. (6-4)
|
17
|
Harvard
|
Ivy*
|
8-0
|
@ Penn (1-7)
|
18
|
Bethune-Cookman
|
MEAC
|
8-2
|
@ Hampton (2-8) (11/13)
|
19
|
South Dakota St.
|
Missouri Valley
|
6-4
|
vs. Western Illinois (4-6)
|
20
|
Eastern Kentucky
|
Ohio Valley
|
8-2
|
vs. Murray St. (3-7)
|
21
|
Bryant
|
Northeast
|
8-1
|
@ Sacred Heart (8-2)
|
22
|
Southern Illinois
|
Missouri Valley
|
6-4
|
vs. #12 Northern Iowa (6-4)
|
23
|
William & Mary
|
Colonial
|
6-4
|
@ Towson (4-6)
|
24
|
Stephen F. Austin
|
Southland
|
7-3
|
vs. Abilene Christian (5-6)
|
25
|
Indiana St.
|
Missouri Valley
|
6-4
|
@ #16 Youngstown St. (7-3)
|
*=The Ivy League does not participate in the playoffs.
Leaders of conferences without a top-25 team
Pioneer- Jacksonville (6-1, 8-2)
SWAC- Grambling (7-0, 7-3)
DIVISION I-A
Next Opponents for the playoff top 6 (the top 4 in the playoffs and the first two teams out)
Next Opponents for the playoff top 6 (the top 4 in the playoffs and the first two teams out)
1. Mississippi St. (SEC) @ #5 Alabama (8-1)
2. Oregon (PAC-12) Bye
3. Florida St. (ACC) @ Miami (FL) (6-3)
4. TCU (Big 12) @ Kansas (3-6)
5. Alabama (SEC) vs. #1 Mississippi St. (9-0)
6. Arizona St. (PAC-12) @ Oregon St. (4-5)
2. Oregon (PAC-12) Bye
3. Florida St. (ACC) @ Miami (FL) (6-3)
4. TCU (Big 12) @ Kansas (3-6)
5. Alabama (SEC) vs. #1 Mississippi St. (9-0)
6. Arizona St. (PAC-12) @ Oregon St. (4-5)
Next opponents for conference leaders not in top 6
American Athletic- Memphis (4-1, 6-3) @ Tulane (3-6)
Big 10- Ohio St. (5-0, 8-1) @ #25 Minnesota (7-2)
Conference USA- Louisiana Tech (6-0, 7-3) @ Old Dominion (4-6)
MAC- Northern Illinois (5-1, 8-2) d. Toledo 27-24 (11/11)
Mountain West- Colorado St. (5-1, 9-1) Bye
Sun Belt- Georgia Southern (7-0, 8-2) @ Navy (4-5)
Note: Marshall (9-0) is still undefeated and will host Rice on Saturday
Bowl Eligible Teams
Air Force
Alabama
Arizona
Arizona St.
Arkansas St.
Auburn
Baylor
Boise St.
Boston College
Bowling Green
BYU (Will play in Miami Beach Bowl)
Central Michigan
Cincinnati
Clemson
Colorado St.
Duke
East Carolina
Florida
Florida St.
Georgia Southern (Due to its transition period, it is only eligible if there are not enough other bowl eligible teams)
Georgia Tech
Iowa
Kansas St.
Louisiana-Lafayette
Louisiana Tech
Louisville
LSU
Marshall
Maryland
Memphis
Miami (FL)
Minnesota
Mississippi
Mississippi St.
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
North Carolina St.
Northern Illinois
Notre Dame
Ohio St.
Oklahoma
Oregon
Penn St.
Rice
Rutgers
South Alabama
TCU
Texas
Texas A&M
Toledo
UCF
UCLA
USC
Utah
Utah St.
UTEP
Washington
Western Michigan
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Source: espn.com
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