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Post by marchingband1969 on Jan 27, 2019 8:44:48 GMT -5
I was also told from a member of the athletic department that the schedule is roughly two weeks away from being released and should include the date of the Spring Game. Regarding the Circle City Classic whispers, there is not cash payout for us if we're participating, is there? They just pay for travel, lodging & meals for our band, team, coaches and support staff, right? hbcugameday.com/2018/09/20/can-the-circle-city-classic-bounce-back/No cash payout? Wow, didn't know that. Then it's a high profile recruiting trip to the mid-west for both schools. |
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Post by AggiePride on Jan 29, 2019 19:58:47 GMT -5
8/31 - vs Elon
9/7 - @ Duke
9/14 - TBD
9/21 - TBD
9/28 - TBD
10/5 - @ Norfolk
10/12 -TBD
10/19 - TBD
10/26 - GHOE vs Howard
11/2 - TBD
11/9 - @ Morgan
11/16 - vs NCCU
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Post by AggiePride on Jan 30, 2019 21:45:57 GMT -5
No Tenn State. I wonder if we are playing William and Mary.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 21:48:23 GMT -5
No Tenn State. I wonder if we are playing William and Mary. W&M scheduled ECU on 9/21. So we're either playing a D-2 game or Bye, unless there's another FCS or FBS team looking for a game that weekend. |
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Post by aggieclt on Jan 31, 2019 11:15:33 GMT -5
In my mind, I think that our AD values having as many home games as possible. A twelve game season doesn't come around every year so we should take advantage of it. I also think that our AD (as well as ALL of us, for that matter) recognize the value of a strong OOC schedule for bowl tiebreaker purposes/playoff strength-of-schedule purposes. I don't think scheduling a D-II school as our 12th opponent makes sense but we will soon see.
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Post by Aggie One on Jan 31, 2019 11:44:54 GMT -5
Presbyterian has not completed their schedule and has an opening for Sept 21. They are in their last year of competition in the Big South before joining the Pioneer Conference (non-scholarship FCS). They would be an FCS opponent that wouldn't tax us any on strength of schedule and a probable win definitely helps us in any future tie breaker scenarios because I can envision a 2 or possibly 3 teams with just one conference loss heading into Week 12 this fall.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jan 31, 2019 11:47:09 GMT -5
i say schedule a "d2" team so that guys like fowler won't have to go all season long without playing "extended minutes". i totally disagree with those who see no value in playing a d2 team. to the contrary, its very valuable as a tool to develop your backup players, particularly your true freshmen, transfers, and your 3rd & 4th string players.
i mean, just think about it? good thing raynard managed to stay heathy throughout the cb becasue kylil had the auto accident, so he couldn't play in the cb. that means fowler would've been the next man up as our qb and fowler didn't take any "meaningful" snaps all season long. how would you like to have relied on an inexperienced redshirt freshman to lead us to cb victory?
coach broadway "always" had a d2 on his schedule and astutely so. a lot of fbs schools have at least one fcs school on their schedule for the exact same reason coach broadway did it, to develop your 3rd and 4th deep players in a real game...
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jan 31, 2019 11:47:59 GMT -5
Presbyterian has not completed their schedule and has an opening for Sept 21. They are in their last year of competition in the Big South before joining the Pioneer Conference (non-scholarship FCS). They would be an FCS opponent that wouldn't tax us any on strength of schedule and a probable win definitely helps us in any future tie breaker scenarios because I can envision a 2 or possibly 3 teams with just one conference loss heading into Week 12 this fall. i like that idea, a1... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2019 11:48:39 GMT -5
i say schedule a "d2" team so that guys like fowler won't have to go all season long without playing "extended minutes". i totally disagree with those who see no value in playing a d2 team. to the contrary, its very valuable as a tool to develop your backup players, particularly your true freshmen, transfers, and your 3rd & 4th string players. i mean, just think about it? good thing raynard managed to stay heathy throughout the cb becasue kylil had the auto accident, so he couldn't play in the cb. that means fowler would've been the next man up as our qb and fowler didn't take any "meaningful" snaps all season long. how would you like to have relied on an inexperienced redshirt freshman to lead us to cb victory? coach broadway "always" had a d2 on his schedule and astutely so. a lot of fbs schools have at least one fcs school on their schedule for the exact same reason coach broadway did it, to develop your 3rd and 4th deep players in a real game... Presby is a D2 Program that masquerades as D1. We would be fine with a team like them in Aggie Stadium. |
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jan 31, 2019 11:55:39 GMT -5
i say schedule a "d2" team so that guys like fowler won't have to go all season long without playing "extended minutes". i totally disagree with those who see no value in playing a d2 team. to the contrary, its very valuable as a tool to develop your backup players, particularly your true freshmen, transfers, and your 3rd & 4th string players. i mean, just think about it? good thing raynard managed to stay heathy throughout the cb becasue kylil had the auto accident, so he couldn't play in the cb. that means fowler would've been the next man up as our qb and fowler didn't take any "meaningful" snaps all season long. how would you like to have relied on an inexperienced redshirt freshman to lead us to cb victory? coach broadway "always" had a d2 on his schedule and astutely so. a lot of fbs schools have at least one fcs school on their schedule for the exact same reason coach broadway did it, to develop your 3rd and 4th deep players in a real game... Presby is a D2 Program that masquerades as D1. We would be fine with a team like them in Aggie Stadium. yeah, i'm cool with playing a "weak" fcs team in place of a d2 as long as they are indeed "weak". a1 makes a good point that a "weak" fcs team brings tiebreaker benefits to the table as well as allowing our backups to play. thing is however, will they be willing to make a trip to greensboro without a return visit from us akin to what d2 teams do... |
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Post by durhamgsoaggie on Jan 31, 2019 12:01:13 GMT -5
Presbyterian has not completed their schedule and has an opening for Sept 21. They are in their last year of competition in the Big South before joining the Pioneer Conference (non-scholarship FCS). They would be an FCS opponent that wouldn't tax us any on strength of schedule and a probable win definitely helps us in any future tie breaker scenarios because I can envision a 2 or possibly 3 teams with just one conference loss heading into Week 12 this fall. And that would give us 6 home games for the 12-game schedule. It's perfect. |
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jan 31, 2019 12:02:36 GMT -5
I would rather play a D2 HBCU over playing Presbyterian.
At least an HBCU might bring their band and attract a few more locals.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jan 31, 2019 12:21:43 GMT -5
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Post by AggiePride on Jan 31, 2019 13:47:35 GMT -5
8/31 - vs Elon
9/7 - @ Duke
9/14 - @ Charleston Southern
9/21 - TBD
9/28 - TBD
10/5 - @ Norfolk
10/12 -TBD
10/19 - TBD
10/26 - GHOE vs Howard
11/2 - TBD
11/9 - @ Morgan
11/16 - vs NCCU
Fits the regional scheduling profile. CSU has three HBCUs on its schedule.
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Post by aggieclt on Jan 31, 2019 13:56:23 GMT -5
For those contemplating attending the away game vs. Charleston Southern, their stadium capacity is 4,000. Four thousand...
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