Virginia Tech chose to shop for a FCS opponent at the Colonial Athletic Association store. Big mistake:
… But then there’s the Colonial Athletic Association, home to seven teams in last week’s FCS top-25 coaches’ poll, including UMass and James Madison. Since 2006, its average point differential in games against FBS teams is minus-15 points, a relatively competitive figure when compared to the overall average. CAA teams have 10 victories over the FBS over this span (including wins over Virginia, Virginia Tech, Northwestern and Duke twice), compared to 19 for all of the rest of the FCS.
Clearly this is not a conference to be taken lightly – which is exactly what Virginia Tech did by playing James Madison just five days after the Hokies lost to Boise State.
By the way, check out those conference all-time records against FCS schools. How stunningly bad does that Ole Miss loss to Jacksonville State look?
The only cupcakes you know about are Vanderbilt and Coastal Carolina.
The 2006 Georgia Bulldogs may disagree. The 2007 Georgia Bulldogs may also quibble with your point.
Everyone should have their eyes firmly planted on the game in Happy Valley Saturday afternoon…not sure how many years JoePa has left in him, but Temple’s Al Golden is the next college coaching superstar…he may take over when JoePa dies, as he is a Penn St alum…
Just for fun.
SEC>Big 10=Big 12=PAC 10>CAA>ACC>Big East?
Looking to schedule a cupcake next season?
Call (706) 542-1306.
Ask for Greg.
Greg, man up.
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