Emotionally devastating loss last weekend. While the odds are long, the Gamecocks still have a lot to play for this season. Essentially, the Gamecocks need to win out and hope that the other teams in the league have two losses. Here is a look at whats in front of each of the contenders:
TENNESSEE STATE - currently undefeated:
@ Jacksonville State, Tennessee Tech, @ Murray, UTM.
EASTERN KENTUCKY- currently one conference loss:
@ Tennessee Tech, Eastern Illinois, @ SEMO, Murray State.
EASTERN ILLINOIS- currently one conference loss:
@EKU, Tennessee Tech, SEMO.
UTM- currently one conference loss:
@ SEMO, Jacksonville State, @ Tennessee Tech, Tennessee State
Analysis:
First off, the Gamecocks running the table is anything but a given. Even if JSU upsets TSU, they still have a game against a very good Martin team and unpredictable Murray State.
Second, JSU fans need to become big fans of Tennessee Tech. If they get hot and beat EKU and/or Tennessee State, it would do wonders for JSU's chances.
Third, what an amazing break that EIU and Tennessee State don't have to play each other. What I don't know is whether if these teams finish with two losses, but one less win, whether they get to share in the title with a team that plays a full OVC schedule and finishes with two losses.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
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So having a 3 way tie for the Conference is ok.... Sorry, but if you can't win it out right you should not be a conference champion....
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ReplyDeleteJSU does not make the rules, the OVC does. If we share in a title, that's not as good as winning it outright, but a lot better than not winning it at all. If memory serves, a team from Alabama didn't even win its five team division last year and still got to play for a national championship.
When looking for an excuse anyone will do...
ReplyDeleteWe are not talking about a National Champion...we are talking about playing up to standard week in and week out... Not up and down like a roller coaster...
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