Rule changes for 2005
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There are several rules that have changed for the 2005 season.[4] Following are some highlights:
- In an effort to bring spearing under control, the word "intentional" was removed from the rules.
- A listing of examples for unsportsmanlike acts was developed in order to encourage more consistent application of the rule. Examples of such acts include, but are not limited to:
- Imitating a slash of the throat;
- Resembling the firing of a weapon;
- Bowing at the waist;
- Punching one’s own chest excessively;
- Crossing one’s arms in front of the chest;
- Placing one’s hand by the ear as if to indicate that the player cannot hear the spectators;
- Diving into the end zone when unchallenged by an opponent;
- Entering the end zone with an unnatural stride (e.g., high stepping);
- Going significantly beyond the end line to interact with spectators;
- Standing over a prone player in a taunting manner;
- Attempting to make the ball spin as if it were a top;
- Performing a choreographed act with a teammate(s) (e.g., pretending to take a photo, falling down in unison); and
- Entering the field of play by coaches or substitutes in protest of officials' calls.
- Additionally, the committee added language to the rule that reads: "Spontaneous celebrating with teammates on the field of play, provided it is not prolonged, taunting or intended to bring attention to the individual player, is allowed."
Conference changes and new programs
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I-AA team wins over I-A teams
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Conference standings
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Conference champions
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NCAA Division I-AA playoff bracket
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* Host institution
Final poll standings
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Standings are from The Sports Network final 2005 poll.
Rank[7] |
Team |
Record
|
1 |
Appalachian State Mountaineers |
12–3
|
2 |
Northern Iowa Panthers |
11–4
|
3 |
Furman Paladins |
11–3
|
4 |
Texas State Bobcats |
11–3
|
5 |
New Hampshire Wildcats |
11–2
|
6 |
Cal Poly Mustangs |
9–4
|
7 |
Southern Illinois Salukis |
9–4
|
8 |
Richmond Spiders |
9–4
|
9 |
Georgia Southern Eagles |
8–4
|
10 |
Hampton Pirates |
11–1
|
11 |
Grambling State Tigers |
11–1
|
12 |
Montana Grizzlies |
8–4
|
13 |
Eastern Washington Eagles |
7–5
|
14 |
Youngstown State Penguins |
8–3
|
15 |
Brown Bears |
9–1
|
16 |
Eastern Illinois Panthers |
9–3
|
17 |
Nicholls State Colonels |
6–4
|
18 |
Montana State Bobcats |
7–4
|
19 |
Massachusetts Minutemen |
7–4
|
20 |
South Carolina State Bulldogs |
9–2
|
21 |
Lafayette Leopards |
8–4
|
22 |
Illinois State Redbirds |
7–4
|
23 |
Colgate Raiders |
8–4
|
24 |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers |
9–2
|
25 |
James Madison Dukes |
7–4
|
- ^ "Erik Meyer wins 2005 Walter Payton Award". The Sports Network. Archived from the original on April 4, 2011. Retrieved December 20, 2008.
- ^ "Chris Gocong wins 2005 Buck Buchanan Award". The Sports Network. Archived from the original on April 4, 2011. Retrieved December 20, 2008.
- ^ Elizabeth A. Davis (December 16, 2005). "Appalachian State takes fumble and I-AA title from N. Iowa". USA Today. Retrieved December 20, 2008.
- ^ Sal Ruibal and Gary Mihoces (August 14, 2005). "NCAA wants spearing on the endangered species list". USA Today. Retrieved December 20, 2008.
- ^ "2005 Playoff Bracket". NCAA. Retrieved December 20, 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Associated Press (December 10, 2005). "Alabama A&M 6, Grambling State 45". ESPN. Retrieved December 20, 2008.
- ^ "Final Sports Network's 2005 FCS College Football Poll". The Sports Network. Archived from the original on May 25, 2011. Retrieved December 20, 2008.