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Patriot League Schedules (Pt. 1): How Lehigh Stayed At Home In November, 2012

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Patriot League Schedules (Pt. 1): How Lehigh Stayed At Home In November, 2012

I really thought I’d have been over it by now, but I’m not.

Last year’s Lehigh football team, who went 10-1, was denied an at-large spot to the FCS playoffs, becoming the first school with 10 Division I wins to be denied the honor since the playoff field expanded from 16 teams.

How did this happen?

The most common complaint from some Lehigh fans and many other FCS fans was that Lehigh’s “schedule strength” in 2012 simply was not cutting it when comparing them to other at-large candidates like New Hampshire, Wofford, or Illinois State.

Is it true that Lehigh scheduled themselves out of a playoff game last season – and will this season’s Lehigh schedule make it any easier to qualify as an at-large team should the Mountain Hawks be in that position again?
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A Simple Rating System to Judge Playoff Worthiness

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A Simple Rating System to Judge Playoff Worthiness

(Photo Credit: The Express-Times)

You don’t have to remind anyone connected with the Lehigh football program about the drama and subjectivity of the playoff selection process.

Last season, Lehigh went 10-1, their only loss coming to eventual Patriot League winners Colgate.  Despite the ten wins, the FCS Championships committee decided to deny the Mountain Hawks a playoff spot, thus making them the only school from an autobid conference with 10 or more Division I wins to be snubbed since the playoffs were expanded.

Lehigh fans might, then, see some of the news that “blindsighted” some of the FCS athletics directors with some interest.

For the upcoming season, there will be a new ratings system used by the FCS Championships committee members in that smoke-filled room.  The question is, though: will it prevent future snubs like the one Lehigh endured last season?
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My FCS Top 25, 11/12/2012

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My FCS Top 25, 11/12/2012

My vote follows below the flip, along with the ECAC Lambert Meadowlands Cup poll for this week.

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Lehigh At 12 in Coaches Poll, 14 in Sports Network Poll

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Lehigh At 12 in Coaches Poll, 14 in Sports Network Poll

Everyone surrounding Lehigh hopes that they’re “in with a win” against Lafayette this Saturday. 

This week, the two major nation FCS polls gives them even more hope that the Mountain Hawks are in the field of 20 with a victory in the 148th meeting with the Leopards.

With Lehigh’s rank at No. 12 in the Coaches’ poll, and No. 14 in the Sports Network poll, and assuming, of course, that a win will only help their chances and not hurt, it seems more likely than it did 24 hours ago that the Mountain Hawks could be in the field of 20.
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My Vote… For The FCS Top 25, 11/5/2012

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My Vote… For The FCS Top 25, 11/5/2012

Did I forget to vote?   Of course not.  In a week where everyone should remember to do their civic duty and vote, here's my ballot… for this week's FCS Top 25.Read more »

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What To Do on the Bye Week

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What To Do on the Bye Week

Admit it.Even though you have that Halloween party to go to, even though you're preparing for the Frankenstorm, that appears more and more that it's going to pound our area starting Sunday night, even though you're planning on taking your k…

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