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The MRI Says...11/7/07
November 7, 2007 | By Benjamin Miraski
Hey, there was a football game last night. As I worked to put together this year's basketball MRI, which is expanded to 340 teams by the way, I totally missed the fact that the MAC decided to start their week long drive to get some television time.
And luckily I noticed the game on television a bit later. Central Michigan and Western Michigan were matched up very evenly. Central Michigan, with a win, could clinch the West Division of the MAC. With that as a background, you could imagine the game would be close, and after three quarters, the score was 10-7 in favor of the Chippewas.
It did not stay that way.
The teams exploded for 48 points in the final quarter, including multiple scores from both teams in the last five minutes. The winning touchdown was scored by Dan LeFevour, the same Dan LeFevour who was selected last year as the Heisman-like performance twice as a freshman. It took him two tries and two replayed plays before his quarterback sneak touchdown was put on the board with 18 seconds left.
Western Michigan's attempt to duplicate the Trinity 15-lateral play didn't come through on their drive, although they did give it a great shot.
I will throw Dan LeFevour's name into the hat for the Non-BCS auto qualifier, who should be considered for the Heisman award next year, as a junior quarterback. While he won't get a serious look, maybe until his senior year, he should at least be tracked with the big boys who stay around until next season.
Another MAC game this Wednesday. Let's see what the MRI says.
Ohio at Akron - Ohio features the #2 scorer in the country in Kalvin McRae. McRae has rolled over opponents for 1200 yards, and 18 total touchdowns this season. Given how the MAC has just beaten themselves up this season, with no real outstanding team (although Central Michigan has been a beast in conference), this won't be a slam dunk for Ohio, just because they can run the ball. Look for it to be another close MAC game. The MRI agrees to not put all your eggs in one basket.
MRI Says: Ohio Confidence Factor: 53.76%
This Week: 1-0
Season Record: 240 - 95, 71.64%
Lifetime Record: 1602 - 669, 70.54%
All rankings are the current MRI ranking of the team
The MRI is a computer football ranking system. It has been picking games since 2003. Ben Miraski writes for MRISports.com and is a featured blogger on FanIQ. Readers can contact Ben at bmiraski@mrisports.com
Posted November 7, 2007 2:50 PM
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