Z.I.P. Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I just looked at Central Michigan's schedule, and here is my prediction: The Chipps will win the West with a 4-1 record (they are currently 3-0 with future games vs EMU and @ their arch-rivals, Western); however, CMU has road games left vs K.e.n.t, Akron, and Clemson, along with Western. They will be underdogs in all these games, so will likely finish at 5-7.This illustrates the problem with the MAC giving division titles based on intra-divisional games alone. Can a team play in the MACC even if they cannot win enough games to become bowl eligible (.500 overall record)? The MAC has put itself in the position to have to explain why they have become the "New Sun Belt", a league with a sub-.500 champ.Responses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I just looked at Central Michigan's schedule, and here is my prediction: The Chipps will win the West with a 4-1 record (they are currently 3-0 with future games vs EMU and @ their arch-rivals, Western); however, CMU has road games left vs K.e.n.t, Akron, and Clemson, along with Western. They will be underdogs in all these games, so will likely finish at 5-7.This illustrates the problem with the MAC giving division titles based on intra-divisional games alone. Can a team play in the MACC even if they cannot win enough games to become bowl eligible (.500 overall record)? The MAC has put itself in the position to have to explain why they have become the "New Sun Belt", a league with a sub-.500 champ.Responses?After watching some of the Chipps' dismantling of Ball State, I would not be surprised to see them win one of those 4 road games. Nevertheless, your point is well taken. Until the MAC can even out the divisions, there is no way to have both equitable and "bowl-friendly" schedules. If CMU wins the league (or just loses the MACC game) without being bowl eligible, it's there own fault for getting smoked at home by North Dakota State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 don't assume they will be 'dogs' coming into the Bowl if they win out in the MAC..they WON'T...get real... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipboy Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Great point ZIP - I could easily see this happening. From a pure divisonal standpoint it makes things more even. But I still would have voted to count the cross over games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted October 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 don't assume they will be 'dogs' coming into the Bowl if they win out in the MAC..they WON'T...get real...Right. And so maybe we should give the MAC title to... North Dakota State. (Rolleyes here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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