To add to the intrigue and fun of the ranking system, I am creating "Levels" within the Top 25. In the "Level System", I will be grouping teams that are reasonably comparable in my opinion and exposing where I believe there is a drop-off of some kind between ranks.
All rankings have their flaws. My rankings come with certain biases. At least I acknowledge them. (Referring to some D1 polls, NOT d3football.com poll). WIAC bias? Without a doubt. Midwest bias? Perhaps to a degree. Probably a strange mix of acknowledging a school's tradition and track record and their current season's performance. Heavily influenced by my sense as to who would win head to head. Playing WIAC and especially UW-W tough over the past few years earns a lot of points. There will be serious volatility because, well, I think that's just more fun.
LEVEL 1
1. UW-Whitewater- Once again steps on gas in 2nd Half.
2. Mount Union- Closer than expected, but not Level dropping.
LEVEL 2
3. St. Thomas- Hammered defenseless Auggies.
4. Wesley- 2nd Straight explosion into 60's.
5. Linfield- Cats blare improved Sound.
LEVEL 3
6. UMHB- LEVEL DROP! Out of patience with Cru defense.
7. Hardin Simmons- Swats Yellow Jackets. Yawn.
8. North Central- Solid win over proud Vikings.
9. Wittenberg- No squeaker this time.
10. Delaware Valley- No stronghold from these devils.
11. Ohio Northern- Capitalizes with little resistance.
LEVEL 4
12. Coe- Win Saturday could bring Level Rise.
13. Wheaton- LEVEL DROP! Barely survives Blue Jay battle.
14. UW-Stout- Strong road showing against UW-W.
15. Thomas More- Saints pull away in 4th Qtr.
16. Willamette- Bearcats take it out on Boxers.
17. Central- Dutch calms Storm.
LEVEL 5
18. Trine- Up two spots but not a Level.
19. Montclair State- Red Hawks breezing toward 10/30 showdown.
20. St. John Fisher- Solid win earns top 20 appearance.
21. Pacific Lutheran- Stays NWC perfect.
22. Cal Lutheran- 2 solid wins have Kingsmen climbing.
23. Baldwin Wallace- Time to recognize 5-0 OAC team.
LEVEL 6
24. Bethel- Beats Johnnies for 4th time in 5 years.
25. Hampden-Sydney- ODAC's best inches up.
DROPPED OUT
UW-Oshkosh- Point blank smoked.
Wabash- Little Giants stub big toe.
UW-Eau Claire- Another WIAC casualty.
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