Missouri Valley Football Conference defending co-champions UNI and Southern Illinois have been picked at the top of the league again in 2009. The Panthers received the top spot in a poll conducted by league coaches, media and sports information directors. The poll was announced in conjunction with the league’s annual Media Day in St. Louis, Mo.
Team (First-Place Votes) |
Points |
1. Northern Iowa (26) | 314 |
2. Southern Illinois (9) | 281 |
3. South Dakota State | 231 |
4. North Dakota State (1) | 206 |
5. Western Illinois | 174 |
6. Youngstown State | 171 |
7. Missouri State | 111 |
8. Illinois State | 90 |
9. Indiana State | 42 |