Not having 1-AA All Americans has been a recent formula for championships. Aside from Adrian Peterson and Freddy Pesquiera, Georgia Southern had almost no national recognition on All American lists in 1999 and 2000. The Griz and Eagles seem to have something in common (which is why they dominate 1-AA) -- a couple of star-caliber players and then a supporting cast that is mostly underrated.
As for the Eagles not being around at the end, we'll have to wait and see. There are a lot of question marks (certainly far fewer than the experience-laden Griz), but the overall speed and athletic ability of teh team is as high or higher than ever, and we've likely never seen a defense this good in Statesboro. Hopefully, out QB situation will be a positive and if so, it could be another march to Chattanooga. Hope to see you there!! I'll be pulling for the boys from Mizzoula up until a playoff matchup with GSU. Most of your fans are knowlegable and passionate. Like GSU, you have a few idiots, but doesn't every team!! I know we have a couple of villages in South Georgia that miss their idiots during football season!! 8) Overall, though, I like the Griz fans, because they have the same swagger that Eagle fans have and I think for the most part, the two programs respect one another for their accomplishments.
And we both think Hofstra is a joke.