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Pre-season MAC Media Poll out

No surprises here. They picked Northern, the natural pick. I think they have a better idea of what Western is capable of then some other previews I have seen, and I think they may be underestimating Central, but, all told, the West was pretty much conventional widsom.

As was, in fact, the East. I don't think Akron's dominance is reflective of anyone's idea that Akron will be that dominant, but more a reflection of "who the hell do you pick." I think the BG pick is fair, (I don't know where we got 2 first place votes), and I commend the media for not falling prey to unwarranted Franklove.

The East will be wide open. (One unspoken advantage--Akron has Miami and BG at home).

^{West Division}

^{Place/Team 1st place votes Total points}

^{1. Northern Illinois 39 286}

^{2 Toledo 10 244}

^{3. Western Michigan 1 172}

^{4. Central Michigan -- 155}

^{5. Ball State -- 120}

^{6. Eastern Michigan -- 73}

^{East Division}

^{Place/Team 1st place votes Total points}

^{1. Akron 35 282}

^{2 Miami 11 235}

^{3. Bowling Green 2 196}

^{4. Ohio 2 176}

^{5. Kent State -- 97}

^{6. Buffalo -- 64}