MAC Power Rankings: Where Dreams go to die
by Tim Riordan on Nov 19, 2011 4:45 PM EST
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Quick list of what dreams died and when this week:
Ball State:
The Dream: To be in the hunt for the MAC West
The Death: When the Refs 'Templed' you
Next Dream: Beat Toledo and maybe go Bowling
Bowling Green:
The Dream: To finish 500 this season
The Death: Worst kind, last second field goal
Next Dream: Don't lose to, and thus finish behind, Buffalo in the MAC East
Eastern Michigan:
The Dream: To go Bowling
The Death: Late interception against Kent or scheduling two FCS schools, take your pick
Next Dream: Get Bowl eligible, not that it matter with your resume
Akron:
The Dream: Don't go winless in MAC play, Don't go winless against FBS teams
The Death: Having to play Buffalo, in Buffalo this season.
Next Dream: Get five or more quality transfers form Notre Dame
| # | Team | Change | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIU | - | Huge scare from Ball State but they survived and are one win away from a trip to Detroit |
| 2 | Toledo | - | Did what you expected them to do, except this week their defense showed up, sort o.f |
| 3 | Ohio | - | OU sneaks by Bowling Green with a late field goal. Their problems scoring touchdowns nearly cost them |
| 4 | Temple | - | They wasted a lot of seniors this year but with Seven wins, on track for eight they should end up Bowling. |
| 5 | Ball State | - | So close to an upset at could have put them in the mix for the West. Bowling may not happen but a hell of a first season for Lembo |
| 6 | WMU | 1 | With Akron on deck a failure to get to seven wins should mean WMU does not deserve to bowl. |
| 7 | EMU | -1 | Speaking of close but no cigar. EMU was a finger tip away from coming up big against Kent. |
| 8 | Miami | - | Painful loss and a real letdown of a season. Those monster out of conference schedules keep them below 500 |
| 9 | Kent | 1 | Kent dashed the Eagles hope of a Bowl Game. You know, unless NIU chokes next week |
| 10 | BGSU | -1 | So they will not finish with a winning record, can they at least beat up on Buffalo next week? |
| 11 | Buffalo | 1 | Buffalo is +51 in points at home and -127 on the road. Could be a better team than their record |
| 12 | CMU | -1 | Coach Enos will be starting out next year with a nice toasty seat after finishing 3-9 this year |
| 13 | Akron | - | Well somebody had to make Buffalo look good. Coach Ianello better hope those 5 transfer rumors are true. |
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Miami's Problem
The problem at Miami is they haven’t revamped the offense since the early 2000’s. There is too much speed throughout the conference on defense for their sets to work. The talent at Miami is fine on the offensive side of the ball, the schemes are not.
The schedules are way too heavy for Miami from where there program is right now.
It will be interesting to see how Buffalo does next season. Branden Oliver has 1,000 yards and is slated for a nice junior season next year. Next year with UMass and I presume Kent State on the schedule (why they were missing in 2011 I have no idea) Buffalo has a chance to go bowl eligible. Those Quinn recruiting classes are starting to pay off.
The key with lower tier MAC programs is patience. Ohio stuck it out with Solich amid turmoil and Kent gave Pees and Martin plenty of years. While Kent is not a title contender their program is much further along then it was in the 90’s. Same goes for Eastern Michigan. Based on what Ron English was able to accomplish this season he deserves 8-10 years to see what he can do.
It's all going to hinge on Licata / Zordich
Which ever guy wins the job will have to be a decent passing threat or else folks will just stack the box against us.
by Tim Riordan on Nov 19, 2011 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
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