The MAC in week 2

[ZachTheZip]

The MAC is looking strong so far. Ball State started it with a solid win over Navy last night, and now the rest of the MAC also looks like they're stepping up.We really need a win today to keep pace. Right now I would say that the MAC, as a whole, is a better conference than the ACC or Big East.

[RootforRoo44]

go OU...hope they can pull it out for the MAC against those Suckeyes

[ZachTheZip]

go OU...hope they can pull it out for the MAC against those Suckeyes

Yes! There are people on here who don't want to root for the Bobcats because they fear what benefits a win over OSU would have for them, but I will tell you right now that OSU losing a game to a MAC school will have more immediate and long-term benefits for us than if OU loses. We are more than 100 miles from OSU, and so their hold on the market is a bit weaker than it is in Athens. Anything to shake up the fan base around here, who live on the geographical fringe, is of benefit to us.

[PB1719]

go OU...hope they can pull it out for the MAC against those Suckeyes

Yes! There are people on here who don't want to root for the Bobcats because they fear what benefits a win over OSU would have for them, but I will tell you right now that OSU losing a game to a MAC school will have more immediate and long-term benefits for us than if OU loses. We are more than 100 miles from OSU, and so their hold on the market is a bit weaker than it is in Athens. Anything to shake up the fan base around here, who live on the geographical fringe, is of benefit to us.

I concur uakronkid! Also, I enjoy seeing OSU fans miserable.

[zen]

wow, I'm switching back and forth between ohio and miami..... just lovin this....let's go MAC.

[ZachTheZip]

It should only get better as the day goes on. Lots of close games, but grabbing a win here or there would be nice.

[ZachTheZip]

Everybody lost. Hopefully we can break that trend. CMU sure won't.

[Zipsrifle]

go OU...hope they can pull it out for the MAC against those Suckeyes

Yes! There are people on here who don't want to root for the Bobcats because they fear what benefits a win over OSU would have for them, but I will tell you right now that OSU losing a game to a MAC school will have more immediate and long-term benefits for us than if OU loses. We are more than 100 miles from OSU, and so their hold on the market is a bit weaker than it is in Athens. Anything to shake up the fan base around here, who live on the geographical fringe, is of benefit to us.

OSU having less of a hold on the market here? What have you been smoking and can I have some??? They have got a ROCK SOLID HOLD on greater Cleveland compared to other areas of the country.

[zips4ever2008]

I was actually pulling for Ohio to beat the Suckeyes. That would have been a huge win for the MAC. I do think it is only a matter of time before a MAC school beats OSU. The past two years, starting with us, they have not looked good. Not even their wonder child qb Pryor looked good. I do wonder what would happen if we played OSU this year and not last year. I'm still going to cheer for anyone to beat the Suckeyes.

[MDZip]

The most disappointing MAC score of the day was BG getting thumped by Minnesota. Thought the best chance for the MAC to pick up some scalps were us, them and Temple, Glad we're the one that did.

[Zipsrifle]

The most disappointing MAC score of the day was BG getting thumped by Minnesota. Thought the best chance for the MAC to pick up some scalps were us, them and Temple, Glad we're the one that did.

Agreed. Now, the questions for me are:1) Is Pitt that bad?2) Is Minnesota that good?3) Is BG that much better than Buffalo?4) Where do we stand???

[Blue & Gold]

The most disappointing MAC score of the day was BG getting thumped by Minnesota. Thought the best chance for the MAC to pick up some scalps were us, them and Temple, Glad we're the one that did.

Agreed. Now, the questions for me are:1) Is Pitt that bad?2) Is Minnesota that good?3) Is BG that much better than Buffalo?4) Where do we stand???

In week #1 Minnesota was fortunate to squeak out a victory over Northern Illinois. NIU should have won that game; Minnesota scored a TD with about 30 seconds left in the game. So another question is whether NIU is that good?!