Patriot League (PL) – The FCS Wedge

FCS Playoffs 1st Round: Lehigh at #9 Stony Brook

November 24, 2017November 24, 2017 Kevin Hottle

TweetLehigh (5-6) at #9 Stony Brook (9-2) – Nov. 25th 2 PM LaValle Stadium Stony Brook, NY Live Streaming – ESPN3/Watch ESPN APP For only the second time ever, Lehigh (Patriot League) and Stony Brook (CAA) will square off on the gridiron. The stakes this time around will be far higher on Saturday than they were on September 2, 2004... Read More

Patriot League: Week 12 Review and Power Rankings

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017 Kevin Hottle

TweetThe 2017 Patriot League football season concluded with two schools, Colgate and Lehigh, staking claim to the championship. The Raiders were able to overcome a sluggish start against Georgetown by scoring 35 straight points to earn a share of their 9th title. Lehigh also finished their game strong to sneak past rival Lafayette in the 153rd edition of “The Rivalry”.... Read More

Patriot League: Week 12 Preview

November 17, 2017November 17, 2017 Kevin Hottle

TweetThe final week is upon us! Ferris Bueller’s prophetic statement regarding the concept of life and time certainly applies to football season! It feels like if you blink you miss it! Not everything has been pretty to watch this season in the Patriot League but in some ways that’s the “beauty” of the league. With a championship still up for... Read More

Patriot League: Week 11 Review and Power Rankings

November 15, 2017 Kevin Hottle

TweetThe penultimate weekend of the 2017 Patriot League football season finally produced some clarity in the championship race. Colgate’s shutout win over Lafayette kept the Raiders in prime position for at least a share of the title. The Leopards dream of a ring ended but they can still be a major factor in the championship picture with a win over... Read More

Patriot League: Week 11 Preview

November 10, 2017November 10, 2017 Kevin Hottle

TweetGeorgetown (1-8, 0-4) at Bucknell (4-5, 1-3) – Nov. 11th 12 P.M. Christy Mathewson Stadium Lewisburg, PA Live Streaming – Patriot League Network If Georgetown-Lafayette last week didn’t quite reach high enough on the ugly meter, Georgetown-Bucknell Saturday could ramp things up a peg or two. The Hoyas head to Central Pennsylvania with their offense in complete disarray. Any positive momentum... Read More

Patriot League: Week 10 Review an Power Rankings

November 8, 2017 Kevin Hottle

TweetWeek 10 of the Patriot League season was highlighted by Lafayette and Lehigh keeping their title hopes alive and Chase Edmonds finally capturing the All-Time PL rushing record. Unfortunately for Edmonds, his Ram squad was dominated in the second half in a 42-20 loss to Holy Cross. Speaking of dominating, Lafayette’s defense did just that in their Royal Rumblesque 7-0... Read More

Patriot League: Week 10 Preview

November 3, 2017November 3, 2017 Kevin Hottle

TweetLehigh (2-6, 2-1) at Bucknell (4-4, 1-2) – Nov. 4th 12 PM Christy Mathewson Stadium Lewisburg, PA Live Streaming – Patriot League Network Lehigh heads to Central Pennsylvania to take on the Bucknell Bison in a key Patriot League battle. The Mountain Hawks are still in the driver’s seat for the league title despite putting forth a lackluster effort last... Read More

Patriot League: Week 9 Review and Power Rankings

November 1, 2017November 1, 2017 Kevin Hottle

TweetAs the final month of the regular season is set to begin there’s no question who the best team in the league is. Colgate is dominating their competition while everyone else is struggling to find some semblance of consistency. Bucknell was the latest victim to feel the Raider’s wrath. If the league wants to send the best representative to playoffs... Read More

Patriot League: Week 9 Preview

October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 Kevin Hottle

TweetBucknell (4-3, 1-1 ) at Colgate (4-4, 2-1) – Oct. 28th 1 PM Andy Kerr Stadium Hamilton, NY Live Streaming – Patriot League Network Bucknell and Colgate tangle for the 66th time in a crucial Patriot League contest Saturday afternoon. The Raiders have dominated this series overall (48-17 all-time lead) and in recent times. Colgate has won 9 out of... Read More

Patriot League: Week 8 Review and Power Rankings

October 25, 2017 Kevin Hottle

TweetWeek 8 of the Patriot League season was highlighted by a classic defensive struggle between Bucknell and Lafayette. Colin Jonov’s 95 yard pick six on the first play of overtime gave the Bison a thrilling 13-7 win. Colgate, while not nearly exciting, also posted a crucial win. The Raiders easily dispatched a downtrodden Crusader team in Worcester to remain in... Read More