October 7, 2002

FURMAN REMAINS FIFTH IN SPORTS NETWORK NCAA I-AA POLL

GREENVILLE -- A 24-23 winner over Western Carolina on Saturday, the Furman Paladins remained fifth in the latest Sports Network NCAA I-AA poll, which was released today.

Furman returns to action this Saturday when it takes on Southern Conference rival Appalachian State in Boone in a Fox Sports South televised game. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.

Including playoffs, Furman has earned national Top 25 rankings for 44 consecutive weeks since the 1999 season.

SPORTS NETWORK NCAA I-AA FOOTBALL POLL
(October 7, 2002)

Rnk. Team 2002 Record Points Previous
1) Montana (97) 5-0 2,497 1
2) Maine (1) 6-0 2,273 3
3) McNeese State (2) 4-1 2,252 2
4) Appalachian State 4-1 2,196 4
5) Furman 4-1 2,081 5
6) Villanova 5-1 1,905 7
7) Northwestern State 4-1 1,768 9
8) Northern Arizona 4-1 1,594 12
9) Eastern Illinois 3-2 1,465 13
10) Lehigh 4-1 1,376 14
11) Grambling State 5-1 1,326 15
12) Northern Iowa 3-2 1,163 6
13) Western Illinois 4-1 1,116 8
14) Portland State 3-2 1,086 16
15) Bethune-Cookman 6-0 930 19
16) Georgia Southern 3-2 906 18
17) William & Mary 2-2 851 17
18) Wofford 4-1 744 20
19) Eastern Kentucky 4-2 735 21
20) Northeastern 4-1 724 11
21) Florida A&M 4-2 687 10
22) Youngstown State 3-2 509 22
23) Nicholls State 5-1 431 24
24) Pennsylvania 3-0 414 23
25) South Carolina State 4-1 403 NR