Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Madison Falls to No. 12

Following a 17-16 loss to then No. 14-ranked Richmond, James Madison fell six spots to No. 12 in The Sports Network's poll. Saturday's Homecoming game was a defensive battle, with Madison totaling only 256 yards on offense and Richmond compiling 245.

Richmond rose to No. 11, and No. 7 Delaware awaits Madison in Newark on Saturday. Tailback Eugene Holloman's absence becomes more glaring every week, and the inexperience of JMU's skill position players is manifesting itself in costly turnovers. Two fumbles against Richmond gave the Spiders the deciding score.

Delaware defeated Football Bowl Subdivision opponent Navy on Saturday, 59-52. Madison sits in a three-way tie with Richmond and Delaware for first place in the CAA South Division. How would you evaluate JMU's chances to keep a share of the top spot Saturday?

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