Around the Patriot League - 2017

[DFW HOYA]

Around the league this season:

Colgate starts the season a week early and win at Cal Poly, 20-14.

Given that the Red Raiders usually start the season slow and build momentum thereafter, this may be an early sign that Colgate is going to do some damage.

www.sanluisobispo.com/sports/college/cal-poly/article169633407.html

This week's games:

Thursday, August 31
HOLY CROSS @ Connecticut

Friday, September 1
FORDHAM @ Army

Saturday, September 2
Villanova @ LEHIGH
LAFAYETTE @ Monmouth
Marist @ BUCKNELL

[bgsmitty43]

I saw some of the Colgate game on computer. They looked real good first half, then only saw end of the game. They can't throw the ball real well yet. Solid running game. Robust defense. I was glad to see the PL win against a ranked opponent. My picks:

UConn over HC - at least 20 points
Army over Fordham - Army continues to improve
Lehigh upsets Villanova - home field advantage
Monmouth over Lafayette - LC starts a true freshman, will take time to figure it out
Bucknell over Marist - at least 20 points