G5 Top 10, Week 9: The Stretch Run

[EastHallApp]

Despite a couple thrillers last week, not much movement in the rankings. But things get down to business this week with a bunch of huge games:

http://www.yosefscabin.com/g5-top-10-we ... retch-run/

[AppGrad78]

I really appreciate the effort you put into this feature. I learn something new each time I read it.

[firemoose]

I really appreciate the effort you put into this feature. I learn something new each time I read it.

I second this East. Good job.

[EastHallApp]

Thanks both! I've actually learned quite a bit myself in doing the research for this series.

Any discussion/debate on the rankings or teams involved is also welcome. I know it sort of falls under the same umbrella as the Peach Bowl pipe dream threads. But I still find it interesting to consider where App (and the other Sun Belt teams) measure up against our peer leagues.

[CVAPP]

As is the norm, well done!

[hapapp]

The beauty of playing Thursday night is that it gives us a chance to watch these games with the top G5 powers on Saturday. Navy-Memphis should be a good one. Thanks for the work you do on this project.

[AppRolls]

Great write up! Thanks for putting the time in.


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[EastHallApp]

Official CFP rankings are out:

13. Memphis
22. Temple
24. Toledo
25. Houston

Quick takeaways:

- Toledo needs more help than I realized. If Memphis or Temple wins the AAC with 1 loss, it looks like they'd get the access bid over a 13-0 Toledo.

- After being criticized for favoring the big names last year, they don't seem to be changing this year. Why are Texas A&M and Mississippi St. ranked at all, much less ahead of Toledo and Houston? Oh right - because SEC.

- Don't expect to see App in these rankings even at 11-1. The G5 teams are simply being held to a different standard than the big boys. I still think we could crack the AP poll, but these guys basically need a G5 to punch them in the face before they'll rank them.

[huskie3]

Toledo just got beat by NIU.

[EastHallApp]

Yep. So basically the access spot likely goes to the AAC winner, unless someone like Cincinnati sneaks up and wins their league title.