Mel Tjeerdsma’s 2006 NCAA Division II runner up Bearcats were picked to finish first in the MIAA according to a coaches poll released at the kickoff luncheon at the Arrowhead Club in Kansas City. Below are the final poll results.
2007 MIAA Football Preseason Coaches Poll
School Pts. 1. Northwest Missouri State (9).... 81 2. Pittsburg State................. 71 3. Washburn (1).................... 59 4. Central Missouri................ 55 5. Missouri Western................ 53 6. Truman.......................... 41 7. Missouri Southern............... 35 8. Emporia State................... 29 9. Fort Hays State................. 16 10. Southwest Baptist............... 10
Points awarded on an 9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis.
Coaches could not vote for their own school.
