Post by tsu120 on Nov 24, 2022 7:19:59 GMT -5
Florida A&M misses out on FCS postseason berth despite 9-win season
No HBCUs qualified for the postseason tournament after the playoff bracket was revealed Sunday afternoon on ESPNU.
The Rattlers — that entered Saturday ranked No. 24 in the FCS coaches poll — had hoped to make a final impression on the selection committee. But they likely did not earn a bid to the 24-team field because of its strength of schedule and lack of a quality win despite nine victories against Division I teams.
FCS Selection Committee chairman Jermaine Truax explained that FAMU — as one of the bubble teams — was weighed based on its overall body of work throughout the season and “opportunities to manage your schedule.”
That meant the committee took into account the Rattlers’ 56-point loss to Jackson State as well as its non-conference schedule that featured UNC and Division II Albany State. The Rattlers had the 108th strength of schedule this season.
hbcusports.com/2022/11/20/florida-am-misses-out-on-fcs-postseason-berth-despite-9-win-season/
No HBCUs qualified for the postseason tournament after the playoff bracket was revealed Sunday afternoon on ESPNU.
The Rattlers — that entered Saturday ranked No. 24 in the FCS coaches poll — had hoped to make a final impression on the selection committee. But they likely did not earn a bid to the 24-team field because of its strength of schedule and lack of a quality win despite nine victories against Division I teams.
FCS Selection Committee chairman Jermaine Truax explained that FAMU — as one of the bubble teams — was weighed based on its overall body of work throughout the season and “opportunities to manage your schedule.”
That meant the committee took into account the Rattlers’ 56-point loss to Jackson State as well as its non-conference schedule that featured UNC and Division II Albany State. The Rattlers had the 108th strength of schedule this season.
hbcusports.com/2022/11/20/florida-am-misses-out-on-fcs-postseason-berth-despite-9-win-season/
