NIU picked to finish last in the MAC

I would say that this was to be expected after a 2-10 season, but come on now. I can't believe we're behind perennial last-place finisher Eastern Michigan. Does the media not give us any credit for the injuries we had last season or the fact that we return almost all of our starters from last year?

I tried to listen to the All-MACcess coverage of Media Day but it stops working every 10 mins or so. I did catch the interviews with the NIU players and was very impressed by Larry English. This being picked last is bulletin board material and this season, "The Sky is the Limit" More coverage later when all the videos are posted.

WEST DIVISION (6-5-4-3-2-1 point system)

1. Central Michigan 207

2. Ball State 168

3. Western Michigan 143

4. Toledo 98

5. Eastern Michigan 80

6. Northern Illinois 60

EAST DIVISION (7-6-5-4-3-2-1)

1. Bowling Green 206

2. Miami 202

3. Buffalo 145

4. Kent State 137

5. Temple 120

6. Ohio 119

7. Akron 78

MAC-Sports.com