MAC Media Day....

Final catch up for the MAC Media Day....which was last Tuesday.  The media poll came out, which is the day's main product.  The results are below and can be seen on the MAC's website as well.

Team (First Place Votes) Points

MAC East Division

1. Ohio (15) 164
2. Bowling Green (8) 154
3. Kent State (1) 119
4. Buffalo (1) 101
5. Miami 78
6. Akron 53
7. UMass 29  

MAC West Division

1. Northern Illinois (16) 138
2. Toledo (5) 122
3. Ball State (3) 108
4. Central Michigan (1) 67
5. Western Michigan 61
6. Eastern Michigan 29    

2013 Marathon MAC Championship Game Winner:  Northern Illinois 14; Toledo 3; Ohio 3; Bowling Green 2; Ball State 2; Central Michigan 1.

For comparison, you can see my picks and the collective picks of the MAC Blogosphere.

A few comments.

First, I am obviously picking BG and rooting for BG.  Having said that, you can't quibble with OU, either.  They have a very solid program with a proven playmaker at QB and are a clear threat to win the East.  That November date at the Doyt is going to be a big one.

It is interesting that BG and OU are close, yet OU has twice as many first place votes...meaning that some people are ranking OU well below 2nd.

I think people are underrating Akron a little.

Ultimately, even with a first year coach, NIU is the clear favorite.  Having said that, the season still has to be played.  I picked NIU #1 and that is still the most likely possibility.