Here are the final numbers for "The Lightning Round" one final time in 2007!
CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES--3-2 (.600)
Correct guesses were the FCS, D-II, and NAIA title games. Missed guesses were the D-III and SWAC championship games.
FINAL RECORD--427-184 (.699)
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HOLIDAY HYSTERIA--CHAMPIONSHIP REVIEW--PART 2
As promised, here's the final installment of our championship recaps!!!!
SWAC CHAMPIONSHIP--at Birmingham, Ala.
Jackson State 42, Grambling State 31
JSU wins its 16th SWAC title over Grambling.
Jackson State University Sports Information
NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP--at Hardin County, Tenn.
Carroll (Mont.) 17, Sioux Falls 9
The Saints win a defensive struggle over the Cougars for their fifth title in six years.
Victory Sports Network
SWAC CHAMPIONSHIP--at Birmingham, Ala.
Jackson State 42, Grambling State 31
JSU wins its 16th SWAC title over Grambling.
Jackson State University Sports Information
NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP--at Hardin County, Tenn.
Carroll (Mont.) 17, Sioux Falls 9
The Saints win a defensive struggle over the Cougars for their fifth title in six years.
Victory Sports Network
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
HOLIDAY HYSTERIA--CHAMPIONSHIP REVIEW
The games are done, and the champions have been crowned! Find out how each title was won for each of this year winners!!!
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION (FCS)--at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Appalachian State 49, Delaware 21
The Mountaineers made history last Friday, as they roll past the Blue Hens for their third straight national championship!
Appalachian State University Sports Information
NCAA DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIP--at Florence, Ala.
Valdosta State 25, Northwest Missouri State 20
A touchdown plunge in the closing seconds lifts the Blazers to their second title in four years!
Associated Press
Valdosta (Ga.) Daily Times
Valdosta State University Sports Information
WALB-TV Albany, Ga.
WCTV Tallahassee, Fla.
NCAA DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP (Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl)--at Salem, Va.
Wisconsin-Whitewater 31, Mount Union 21
The third time is the charm for the Warhawks, as they dethrone the Purple Raiders!
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Never saw it coming
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Whitewater never loses focus
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Sports Information
Stay connected for recaps on the NAIA and SWAC championship games!
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION (FCS)--at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Appalachian State 49, Delaware 21
The Mountaineers made history last Friday, as they roll past the Blue Hens for their third straight national championship!
Appalachian State University Sports Information
NCAA DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIP--at Florence, Ala.
Valdosta State 25, Northwest Missouri State 20
A touchdown plunge in the closing seconds lifts the Blazers to their second title in four years!
Associated Press
Valdosta (Ga.) Daily Times
Valdosta State University Sports Information
WALB-TV Albany, Ga.
WCTV Tallahassee, Fla.
NCAA DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP (Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl)--at Salem, Va.
Wisconsin-Whitewater 31, Mount Union 21
The third time is the charm for the Warhawks, as they dethrone the Purple Raiders!
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Never saw it coming
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Whitewater never loses focus
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Sports Information
Stay connected for recaps on the NAIA and SWAC championship games!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
THE LIGHTNING ROUND--WEEK 16
Last Week: 5-1 (.833)
Year-To-Date: 424-182 (.700)
KEY: Projected winners highlighted in RED
NCAA DIVISION I FCS CHAMPIONSHIP--at Chattanooga, Tenn. (Friday)
Delaware (11-3) vs. Appalachian State (12-2)
NCAA DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIP--at Florence, Ala. (Saturday)
Valdosta State (12-1) vs. Northwest Missouri State (12-1)
NCAA DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP (STAGG BOWL)--at Salem, Va. (Saturday)
Wisconsin-Whitewater (13-1) vs. Mount Union (14-0)
NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP--at Savannah, Tenn. (Saturday)
Sioux Falls (13-0) vs. Carroll (Mont.)--(14-0)
SWAC CHAMPIONSHIP--at Birmingham, Ala. (Saturday)
Grambling State (8-3) vs. Jackson State (7-4)
Year-To-Date: 424-182 (.700)
KEY: Projected winners highlighted in RED
NCAA DIVISION I FCS CHAMPIONSHIP--at Chattanooga, Tenn. (Friday)
Delaware (11-3) vs. Appalachian State (12-2)
NCAA DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIP--at Florence, Ala. (Saturday)
Valdosta State (12-1) vs. Northwest Missouri State (12-1)
NCAA DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP (STAGG BOWL)--at Salem, Va. (Saturday)
Wisconsin-Whitewater (13-1) vs. Mount Union (14-0)
NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP--at Savannah, Tenn. (Saturday)
Sioux Falls (13-0) vs. Carroll (Mont.)--(14-0)
SWAC CHAMPIONSHIP--at Birmingham, Ala. (Saturday)
Grambling State (8-3) vs. Jackson State (7-4)
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
HOLIDAY HYSTERIA--SEMIFINALS RECAP
As hard as it is to believe, championship week is here! Here's how the teams got to that moment in the NCAA playoffs!
FCS SEMIFINALS
Appalachian State 55, Richmond 35 (Dec. 7, 2007)
The Mountaineers put on a record-setting performance en route to their third straight title game!
Appalachian State University Sports Information
Delaware 20, Southern Illinois (Dec. 8, 2007)
The Blue Hens rally from a 10-point deficit to stun the Salukis!
University of Delaware Sports Information
NCAA DIVISION II SEMIFINALS
Valdosta State 28, California (Pa.) 24
The Blazers also make a late comeback to upset the previously undefeated Vulcans!
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Valdosta (Ga.) Daily Times
Northwest Missouri State 34, Grand Valley State 16
The third time is not the charm for the Lakers, as the Bearcats end their dream of a fifth national championship in six years!
St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press
Detroit Free Press
Associated Press
NCAA DIVISION III SEMIFINALS
Mount Union 62, Bethel (Minn.) 14
The Purple Raiders advance to the Stagg Bowl with an easy rout over the Royals!
Mount Union College Sports Information
MORE: Alliance (Ohio) Review
Canton (Ohio) Repository
Ohio.com (Akron Beacon-Journal)
Youngstown (Ohio) Vindicator
Associated Press
Wisconsin-Whitewater 16, Mary Hardin-Baylor 7
The Warhawks struggle, but still manage to outlast the Crusaders!
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Sports Information
FCS SEMIFINALS
Appalachian State 55, Richmond 35 (Dec. 7, 2007)
The Mountaineers put on a record-setting performance en route to their third straight title game!
Appalachian State University Sports Information
Delaware 20, Southern Illinois (Dec. 8, 2007)
The Blue Hens rally from a 10-point deficit to stun the Salukis!
University of Delaware Sports Information
NCAA DIVISION II SEMIFINALS
Valdosta State 28, California (Pa.) 24
The Blazers also make a late comeback to upset the previously undefeated Vulcans!
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Valdosta (Ga.) Daily Times
Northwest Missouri State 34, Grand Valley State 16
The third time is not the charm for the Lakers, as the Bearcats end their dream of a fifth national championship in six years!
St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press
Detroit Free Press
Associated Press
NCAA DIVISION III SEMIFINALS
Mount Union 62, Bethel (Minn.) 14
The Purple Raiders advance to the Stagg Bowl with an easy rout over the Royals!
Mount Union College Sports Information
MORE: Alliance (Ohio) Review
Canton (Ohio) Repository
Ohio.com (Akron Beacon-Journal)
Youngstown (Ohio) Vindicator
Associated Press
Wisconsin-Whitewater 16, Mary Hardin-Baylor 7
The Warhawks struggle, but still manage to outlast the Crusaders!
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Sports Information
Thursday, December 06, 2007
THE LIGHTNING ROUND--WEEK 15
CORRECTION: It was Eastern Washington, not Eastern Illinois, who played Appalachian State last Saturday. Sorry for the mistake. Appalachian State, of course, defeated Eastern Washington 38-35. Now, on to this week predictions!
Last Week: 14-4 (.778)
Year-To-Date: 419-181 (.698)
KEY: Projected winners highlighted in RED
FCS PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS
Friday, December 7
Richmond (11-2) at Appalachian State (11-2)
Saturday, December 8
Delaware (10-3) at Southern Illinois (12-1)
NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS
Valdosta State (11-1) at California (Pa.)--(12-0)
Grand Valley State (12-0) at Northwest Missouri State (11-1)
NCAA DIVISION III PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS
Bethel (Minn.)--(12-1) at Mount Union (13-0)
Mary Hardin-Baylor (12-1) at Wisconsin-Whitewater (12-1)
Last Week: 14-4 (.778)
Year-To-Date: 419-181 (.698)
KEY: Projected winners highlighted in RED
FCS PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS
Friday, December 7
Richmond (11-2) at Appalachian State (11-2)
Saturday, December 8
Delaware (10-3) at Southern Illinois (12-1)
NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS
Valdosta State (11-1) at California (Pa.)--(12-0)
Grand Valley State (12-0) at Northwest Missouri State (11-1)
NCAA DIVISION III PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS
Bethel (Minn.)--(12-1) at Mount Union (13-0)
Mary Hardin-Baylor (12-1) at Wisconsin-Whitewater (12-1)
HOLIDAY HYSTERIA--THE WEEK THAT WAS--PART 2
Think "bowl games" are only limited to the so-called "Football Bowl Subdivision" of NCAA Division I (formerly NCAA Division I-A)? Think again! Believe it or not, several "small college" bowls were held nationwide last weekend. Here's a quick recap of all of them.
Gridiron Classic: Dayton 42, Albany 21
The Flyers cap off another successful Football Championship Subdivision mid-major season with a blowout win over the Great Danes.
Article courtesy of University of Dayton Sports Information
Pioneer Bowl: Tuskegee 58, Virginia Union 51
The NCAA Division II Golden Tigers finish off an undefeated 2007 campaign, but not before holding off the Panthers in a thriller last Saturday!
Article courtesy of Tuskegee University Sports Information
Mineral Water Bowl: Missouri Western State 20, Wayne State (Neb.) 13
The Griffons pull out a big win in Excelsior Springs, Mo.!
Article courtesy of Missouri Western State University Sports Information
Rotary Bowl: Western Oregon 26, Colorado Mines 13 (at St. George, Utah)
The Wolves finish off a nine-win season by outlasting the Orediggers!
Article courtesy of Western Oregon University Sports Information
Gridiron Classic: Dayton 42, Albany 21
The Flyers cap off another successful Football Championship Subdivision mid-major season with a blowout win over the Great Danes.
Article courtesy of University of Dayton Sports Information
Pioneer Bowl: Tuskegee 58, Virginia Union 51
The NCAA Division II Golden Tigers finish off an undefeated 2007 campaign, but not before holding off the Panthers in a thriller last Saturday!
Article courtesy of Tuskegee University Sports Information
Mineral Water Bowl: Missouri Western State 20, Wayne State (Neb.) 13
The Griffons pull out a big win in Excelsior Springs, Mo.!
Article courtesy of Missouri Western State University Sports Information
Rotary Bowl: Western Oregon 26, Colorado Mines 13 (at St. George, Utah)
The Wolves finish off a nine-win season by outlasting the Orediggers!
Article courtesy of Western Oregon University Sports Information
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
HOLIDAY HYSTERIA--THE WEEK THAT WAS--PART 1
Before getting to this weekend's action, let's quickly recap what happened last weekend.
FCS RECAP: COUNTDOWN
The Southern Illinois University Salukis are the only national seed standing after top-seeded Northern Iowa falls to Delaware in quarterfinal action.
College Sporting News
NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS--SEMIFINALS
All four quarterfinal games were decided by at least 13 points or more last weekend.
For the updated playoff bracket, click here.
NCAA DIVISION III PLAYOFFS--SEMIFINALS
A couple of upsets led the storyline in the "Elite Eight" of the D-III "Dance", as Bethel (Minn.) and Mary Hardin-Baylor (Tex.) move on to the semifinals.
Bethel 27, Central 13
Article courtesy of Des Moines Register
MORE: College Sporting News
Twincities.com
Mary Hardin-Baylor 27, Wesley 10
The Crusaders deny the Wolverines a third straight trip to the national semifinals.
Mary Hardin-Baylor Press Release
The complete D-III playoff bracket, click here.
NAIA PLAYOFFS
It all comes down to one game, between two unbeaten teams, Carroll (Mont.) and Sioux Falls (S.D.). Read how both teams punched their tickets to Tennessee on Dec. 15.
Carroll 23, St. Francis (Ind.) 7
Article courtesy of the Helena (Mont.) Independent-Record
Sioux Falls 11, Missouri Valley 10
The Cougars trailed for all but the final 43 seconds, but that was all the time needed to pull out a dramatic win.
Article courtesy of the Victory Sports Network
FCS RECAP: COUNTDOWN
The Southern Illinois University Salukis are the only national seed standing after top-seeded Northern Iowa falls to Delaware in quarterfinal action.
College Sporting News
NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS--SEMIFINALS
All four quarterfinal games were decided by at least 13 points or more last weekend.
For the updated playoff bracket, click here.
NCAA DIVISION III PLAYOFFS--SEMIFINALS
A couple of upsets led the storyline in the "Elite Eight" of the D-III "Dance", as Bethel (Minn.) and Mary Hardin-Baylor (Tex.) move on to the semifinals.
Bethel 27, Central 13
Article courtesy of Des Moines Register
MORE: College Sporting News
Twincities.com
Mary Hardin-Baylor 27, Wesley 10
The Crusaders deny the Wolverines a third straight trip to the national semifinals.
Mary Hardin-Baylor Press Release
The complete D-III playoff bracket, click here.
NAIA PLAYOFFS
It all comes down to one game, between two unbeaten teams, Carroll (Mont.) and Sioux Falls (S.D.). Read how both teams punched their tickets to Tennessee on Dec. 15.
Carroll 23, St. Francis (Ind.) 7
Article courtesy of the Helena (Mont.) Independent-Record
Sioux Falls 11, Missouri Valley 10
The Cougars trailed for all but the final 43 seconds, but that was all the time needed to pull out a dramatic win.
Article courtesy of the Victory Sports Network