Here it is! The seventh edition of NationStates College Football. Here you will find Rosters for your opposition, and all RPs should be posted here too.
Any questions should be posted in the discussion thread, to avoid OOC clutter, please. Failing that, feel free to send a telegram to Osarius or any other conference host.
There are a couple of changes again this time around, so if you're a returning team, please read carefully. New teams, welcome!
The NSCF procedure is outlined here.
There will be eight conferences this season; Big Eight, Horizon, Mineral, Sequoia, Woodlands, Equinox and Celestia return, with the addition of the new Zephyr conference. Each conference will have six teams, and the regular season will be double round-robin, for a total of 10 games. Games will be scorinated three times a week, on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please check your conference for a projected RP cutoff time. Scores will be posted in this thread.
After all ten regular season games, there will be a "Non-Conference week", with each team playing up to three games against opposition from other conferences. These games will not count toward conference championships, but WILL affect playoff seedings. All Non-Conference games must be arranged by the teams playing them, and confirmed by the end of the first week of the regular season (matchday three).
To accomodate the expanded league, the playoff format this season is sixteen teams -- conference champions plus the next best six by OSPI, and two selected by the NSCF committee -- in a seeded, four round, single-elimination bracket. Seeds for the playoffs will be determined purely by OSPI, and the higher seed will have home advantage until the final, which will take place at a neutral venue yet to be decided. Any nation can put together a final hosting bid, before the start of Non-Conference week, to be voted on by the NSCF Committee.
In addition to the usual playoff system, there will be a small series of "bowl games" prior to the playoffs for teams not reaching the post-season. The following nations have proposed bowl games, and will be responsible for sending out invites to eligible teams closer to the time. There is no obligation to take part in a bowl game. The Pioneer Bowl is a traditional game for the two best performing newcomer teams not in the playoffs, the other four are open to any team with an OSPI above 0.450.
Pioneer Bowl sponsored by Osarius Sports Network
to be played at Martin Connors Memorial Stadium Utica, Osarius
Capital City Gazette Bowl sponsored by Capital City Gazette of St Catherine
to be played at Capital City Gazette Stadium St Catherine, Lycrabon
NewlandBank Cardinal Bowl sponsored by NewlandBank
to be played at Rodgers Memorial Field Newland City, Newland-America
Independence Bowl sponsored by MeridaKazar
to be played at The Acropolis Worilla, Khabarovsk Krai
Imperial Bowl
to be played at The Coliseum Corona, Royalsoldiers
The X vs O Bowl sponsored by The Jets Turnover Bakery
to be played at TaQudopolis Coliseum TaQudopolis, TaQud
Schedule
(subject to change)
(RP bonus degrades after blue, resets completely after green)
Matchday one - 15 January
Matchday two - 17 January
Matchday three - 20 January
Non-Conference game arrangement deadline - 21 January
Matchday four - 22 January
Matchday five - 24 January
Matchday six - 27 January
Matchday seven - 29 January
Matchday eight - 31 January
Matchday nine - 29 January
Matchday ten - 3 February
Championship venue proposal deadline - 4 February
Non-Conference game one - 5 February
Non-Conference game two - 7 February
Non-Conference game three - 10 February
Playoff berth and Championship venue voting deadline - 11 February
Bowl games - 11 February
Playoffs round one - 12 February
Quarter Finals - 14 February
Semi Finals - 17 February
Championship Game - 19 February
Big Eight Conference (Scorinated by Osarius)
Reigning Champions: Bugny A&M University [SAU]
Beleponta-Newport University Egrets [STC] Saint Clarke
Checotah Polytechnic University Engineers [CUN] Carrie Underwood
Scott City University Broncos [DAR] Darmen
Scripps College Humanists [FSC] F. S. Califas
University of Califas at Los Angeles Bruins [FSC] F. S. Califas
University of Palermo Purple Aces [AND] Andromeda
Celestia Conference (Scorinated by New West Guiana)
Reigning Champions: Tim City University [DAR]
Fair Haven State University Blue Jays [LYC] Lycrabon
Montfort University Royals [LCP] Licentiapacisterra
Northern Dinagat State University Panthers [LYC] Lycrabon
Ridgebourne State Univ. Fighting Mongeese [SDB] Shadowbourne
St Catherine State University Knights [LYC] Lycrabon
Universite St Croix Bleu et Blanc [QUE] R. Kingdom of Quebec
Equinox Conference (Scorinated by Yesopalitha)
Reigning Champions: National University at Mardi [NSI]
Arkangelsk Polytechnic State Univ. Snow Wolves [BRT] Bratoslovoukia
Farstate University Cardinals [NLA] Newland-America
Horizon University Huskies [UHR] United Horizon
Laurentia University Bears [LYM] Lymantatia
National University at Mardi Marills [NSI] N. Sunrise Islands
Universite-Centrale Lakers [SIC] Sicoutimont
Horizon Conference (Scorinated by Michael VII)
Reigning Champions: West TaQud University [TAQ]
Freedom's Altar University Flames [YSP] Yesopalitha
Green Coast University Bullfrogs [BVR] Beaverriver
Ramusok Capital University Dragons [COS] Cosumar
Sacred Heart University Crusaders [YSP] Yesopalitha
Stoneshore College Bruins [COS] Cosumar
West Taqud University Infernapes [TAQ] TaQud
Mineral Conference (Scorinated by Yesopalitha)
Reigning Champions: University of Port Salem [WGA]
Corona University Imperials [ROY] Royalsoldiers
Khanzo State University Seahawks [KIN] Kintratar
Polluxia University Polars [VTR] Vettrera
Salem Community College Saints [WGA] West Guiana
University of Port Salem Anchors [WGA] West Guiana
Valor Coast University Cyclones [VTR] Vettrera
Sequoia Conference (Scorinated by Michael VII)
Reigning Champions: University of Alzburg-Dyka [MYT]
Decraa College Eagles [MYT] Mytannion
Netteingen Tech Hyenas [KBK] Khabarovsk Krai
Riversburg-Madison University Ducks [KBK] Khabarovsk Krai
University of Alzburg-Dyka Royals [MYT] Mytannion
University of Douglas-La Pryor Indians [TOR] Torisakia
University of Korcyka Warhawks [THT] Thatius
Woodlands Conference (Scorinated by Darmen)
Reigning Champions: Utica University [OSR]
Frbiba State University Firebirds [MIC] Michael VII
Jagoza State University Pirates [MIC] Michael VII
Jagoza University Groundhogs [MIC] Michael VII
University of Arkinesia Wyverns [ARK] Arkinesia
Utica University Tigers [OSR] Osarius
Wakita University Seafarers [MKV] Maklohi Vai
Zephyr Conference (Scorinated by Osarius)
Reigning Champions: NONE
Eisenport A&M Clippers [GMA] German American St.
Loyola University Huskies [USD] U. South Dominion
St Michael the Archangel University Warriors [POW] Powersith
St Thomas University Bulldogs [EST] Estope
University of Levivania Prowlers [LEV] Levivania
William Jewell University Cardinals [GEB] Gebidia
Post NSCF 6 Rankings
At the end of the season, each nation can nominate one person for each of the NSCF Awards; Most Outstanding Player, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Special Teams Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year. These awards will then be voted on by the NSCF Committee.