Is N. C. A&T worthy to be ranked No. 1 in top 25 poll? We asked voters who thought so

[Kenn Rashad]

After getting off to an impressive 3-0 start, including wins over then-No. 6 Jacksonville State and FBS opponent East Carolina, North Carolina A&T has entrenched itself as one of the elite programs in the FCS in 2018.

Currently ranked fourth in the most recent FCS STATS Top 25 Poll, there are a few voters who believe the Aggies should be higher.

https://hbcusports.com/2018/09/21/i...n-top-25-poll-we-asked-voters-who-thought-so/

 

[dezjaguar]

I think so. But you know with us being an Hbcu the finish line is always pushed foward to a line we can't cross. Meaning the white folks will say, " if there so good, they should play in the playoffs not the that n****r bowl in ATL". A&T know doubt should be number 1. I dont think those Dakato schools could deal with that southern heat.

 

[Lenard]

I think so. But you know with us being an Hbcu the finish line is always pushed foward to a line we can't cross. Meaning the white folks will say, " if there so good, they should play in the playoffs not the that n****r bowl in ATL". A&T know doubt should be number 1. I dont think those Dakato schools could deal with that southern heat.

+1.

 

[In_The_662]

Yes. Their resume is currently better than the teams above them. Plus they had to climb from #14 with most of their team returning

 

[Journalist]

Yes. Their resume is currently better than the teams above them. Plus they had to climb from #14 with most of their team returning

The pollsters sandbagged NCAT

 

[In_The_662]

The pollsters sandbagged NCAT

I told one of the pollsters this on Twitter. We knew they were bringing back most of their team back but they still had them at #14 in the polls. Plus I'm sure the pollsters didn't think they would beat JSU and ECU in back to back weeks

 

[GRAM4LIFE]

Where’s Ralph? Go I-AA! lol

 

[jag4life]

Do yall actually think A&T is better than NDSU?

 

[CEE DOG]

Do yall actually think A&T is better than NDSU?

I think they would battle them. Would be a good game.

 

[JayRob]

That remains to be seen. NC A&T will obviously have a bit more to prove since there's no clear history of them being this good.

 

[jag4life]

I think they would battle them. Would be a good game.

So my next question would be... Should Ohio State be #1 over Alabama, then? Better "resume" this season... using @In_The_662 wording.

 

[Journalist]

Do yall actually think A&T is better than NDSU?

A&T could beat them at a neutral site or anywhere else that isn't Fargo, ND, and even then A&T would give NDSU hell.

 

[jag4life]

A&T could beat them at a neutral site or anywhere else that isn't Fargo, ND, and even then A&T would give NDSU hell.

So is that a Yes? And if so, why? A&T is great but they are hamstrung by their offense. NDSU would easily beat every team A&T has beaten.

 

[FAM4lyfe]

No...NDSU and JMU are still the best two teams in FCS.

 

[JayRob]

So my next question would be... Should Ohio State be #1 over Alabama, then? Better "resume" this season... using @In_The_662 wording.

Based on recent history, Ohio State would get blown out by any top four team south of the Mason-Dixon line.
Folks do this every year, build up Big Ten teams, only to see them get blownout again and again.

 

[Journalist]

So is that a Yes? And if so, why? A&T is great but they are hamstrung by their offense. NDSU would easily beat every team A&T has beaten.

Yes, if anywhere except Fargo. A&Ts defense and special teams are good enough to make it ugly for NDSU. A&Ts defense can create turnovers and stop the run. Offense is pedestrian, but it’s effective enough to sustain drives and flip field position.

Fargo Dome is tough to win at for any FCS team. They have a tremendous home field advantage there.

 

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

So is that a Yes? And if so, why? A&T is great but they are hamstrung by their offense. NDSU would easily beat every team A&T has beaten.

When the other QB plays , their offense is clearly better.

 

[Kendrick]

So my next question would be... Should Ohio State be #1 over Alabama, then? Better "resume" this season... using @In_The_662 wording.

I think voters aren't evaluating NCAT based on what it has done this season. It's combination of what they've done through three games in 2018 and going unbeaten last year.

Last I checked, Ohio State lost two games last season.

 

[Decks]

Yes. Their resume is currently better than the teams above them. Plus they had to climb from #14 with most of their team returning

We had a lot kids returning but also had to replace all but one starter on the offensive line. This is why we were dropped to #14 in preseason polls.

 

[SWAC&MEAC Degrees]

No...NDSU and JMU are still the best two teams in FCS.

I think A&T would beat JMU. I don’t know about NDSU though. The Bison plays disciplined football.

 

[SWAC&MEAC Degrees]

Let’s not forget fellas, it’s hard for voters to put teams in the top 3 when they are coming from conferences that don’t usually keep teams in the top 10. The “unknown” good teams always have to fight harder for respect in any poll. There was no way UCF was going to be ranked #1 although there resume was impressive. Folks will hold their conference affiliation against them. A&T is in a good place right now. The Aggies just have to keep winning to prove heir point. I don’t see racism here...............just yet.

 

[Tiger1]

I think they are currently ranked correctly @ #3 or #4.

Jax'ville State will not win the OVC this year & ECU is ECU.

Just keep winning A&T.

 

[westcoastaggie]

They’ll get plenty more number one votes after Delaware beats NDSU in Fargo.

 

[Tiger1]

They’ll get plenty more number one votes after Delaware beats NDSU in Fargo.

U are...

 

[CEE DOG]

So my next question would be... Should Ohio State be #1 over Alabama, then? Better "resume" this season... using @In_The_662 wording.

I think A&T is in the top five. Not yet number one but I also realize the game of football is played on the field not on paper. It would be a good game to watch.