Coaches and Media Pick Montana #1 in Preseason
Perhaps a surprise to some, the Griz were picked first in both the media and coaches preseason polls. Some might have felt Eastern Washington deserved the #1 spot, but with the coaching turnover in Cheney, and the Grizzlies continued dominance in the Sky as of late, this is no surprise to this blogger.
Big Sky Conference
2008 COACHES POLL
Team (First-place votes) …………………………Points
1. Montana (7) …………………………………….. 63
2. Eastern Washington (1) ……………………. 52
3. Northern Arizona (1) ……………………….. 50
4. Montana State …………………………………. 40
5. Weber State ……………………………………. 38
6. Portland State ………………………………….. 30
7. Sacramento State …………………………….. 27
8. Idaho State ………………………………………. 15
9. Northern Colorado ………………………….. 9
2008 MEDIA POLL
Team (First-place votes) ………………………….. Points
1. Montana (23) …………………………………… 361
2. Eastern Washington (19) …………………. 350
3. Montana State …………………………………. 254
4. Northern Arizona (1) ……………………….. 248
5. Weber State ……………………………………. 229
6. Portland State ………………………………….. 194
7. Idaho State ………………………………………. 124
8. Sacramento State …………………………….. 113
9. Northern Colorado ………………………….. 65
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July 23rd, 2008 at 12:26 pm
The bears are ranked right where they belong. The good thing is these polls don’t mean a damn thing. They still have to play the games.
August 5th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Doesn’t surprise me in the least. The BSC is fast becoming the laughing stock of the FCS. Montana and the Big Sluff Conference. Enjoy the ranking while it lasts as once the playoffs start if you make it that far you will once again be making a fast exit.