The CSN Way: Seven Nation Armies
By Chuck Burton, The CSN Way Columnist
Hard to believe, but the final weekend of the season is here. For many FCS schools, it's "Rivalry Week": when Harvard plays Yale in "The Game", Lehigh plays Lafayette in "The Rivalry", and Montana plays Montana… more »
CSN MEAC Review: There Can Be Only One
By Paul L. Thorpe, CSN MEAC Review Columnist
Orangeburg, SC is definitely in what I would consider a low elevation, however, for the second year in a row SC State plays the role of “Highlander” and they have been crowned MEAC champs (with one week to… more »
MIAC Football - NCAA Playoffs: Tommies Roll, Johnnies Upended
MIAC Football - NCAA Playoffs: Tommies Roll, Johnnies Upended
by Rich Mies, CSN Mapping the MIAC Columnist
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference had mixed results in the opening round of the NCAA Division III playoffs, as league champion… more »
CSN West: The Repeating Record in the Treasure State
By Kent Schmidt, CSN West Columnist
It seems every year in FCS football there is a new, surprising team that comes out of nowhere to grab the attention of the nation. This year, there is Stephen F. Austin out of the Southland Conference and South Da… more »
MIAC Profiles of Excellence: T.J. Ridley, Gustavus Adolphus College
by Rich Mies, CSN Mapping the MIAC Columnist
Among the characteristics that separate the leaders from the followers are a positive attitude, dependability and a commitment to excellence. These attributes also translate into success beyond the playing… more »
Division I Football Championship Playoff Notes and Facts
125 schools (including provisional members) play FCS football and over half of those have been in the playoffs at least once. Only Georgia Southern (6), Youngstown State (4), Appalachian State (3) and two-time champs Eastern Kentucky, Montana, and Marsh… more »
CSN Inside the OVC: Simple, Really
By James D. Horne, CSN Inside the OVC Columnist
All No. 13 Eastern Illinois (8-2, 6-1 OVC) needs to do to wrap up its fifth OVC championship is beat Tennessee State (3-7, 2-4 OVC) at home at 5:30 p.m. Thursday on ESPNU.
It is a simple scenario and… more »
