Looking back: For the second straight season, no team from the Northeast 10 Conference received an invitation to the NCAA Division II football playoffs. In 2009, as well as 2010, there has been at least a three-way tie for the conference title.
Looking ahead: Can any team in the NE-10 break through to postseason play in 2011? That question will be answered soon enough, starting on Labor Day weekend.
Website: http://www.northeast10.org/
Predicted order of finish (2010 overall record in parentheses)
1. American International (6-4): The Yellow Jackets were one of four teams to finish in a four-way tie for first place in 2010, as they finished with a 6-2 mark in NE-10 action. They'll look to earn their second-ever NCAA playoff appearance in 2011, advancing to postseason play just one other season (2008).
2. Southern Connecticut State (6-4): The Owls overcame a 3-4 start to finish 2010 above .500 with wins in their final three games. They're shooting for an 18th straight season of being .500 or better in 2011.
3. New Haven (8-2): A unique tie-breaking procedure gave the Northeast 10 Conference title to the Chargers, who are entering their third year of their resurrected football program. UNH didn't field any teams from 2004-2008.
4. Bentley (5-4): The Falcons bounced back from a slow start at 1-4 to finish with a flourish, winning four straight games to finish the 2010 season.
5. Assumption (6-5): The Greyhounds have had only one season with at least seven wins since starting varsity play in 1988, a 7-3 mark in 1994.
6. Stonehill (5-5): The Skyhawks were held to 30 points or less in four of their five losses last season.
7. Merrimack (4-6): The Warriors scored at least 40 points in their four wins last season.
8. Saint Anselm (2-8): The Hawks hope to soar in 2011, while putting a miserable 2010 campaign behind them.
9. Pace (0-9): The Setters hope to snap a 10-game skid dating back to the final game of the 2009 season.
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