Post by aggiejazz on Dec 5, 2006 9:12:58 GMT -5
The obvious question is where is A&T's 2007 football schedule. Below is an article put out today about Winston Salem State University's 2007 football schedule.
By John Dell
JOURNAL REPORTER
Two of Winston-Salem State's biggest football rivals - N.C. A&T and N.C. Central - will visit Bowman Gray Stadium next season.
The Rams' 2007 football schedule that will be released today will have four home games, including the games against A&T and Central, and six road games. They will also play Florida A&M in the University Capital Classic in Indianapolis on Oct. 6, a game that was supposed to be at Bowman Gray.
Chico Caldwell, the Rams' athletics director, had lobbied for that game to be the Capital Classic at the RCA Dome. WSSU will receive about $220,000 for moving the game from Bowman Gray to Indianapolis, Caldwell said.
"For us to get into that kind of a classic game says a lot about what people think about Winston-Salem State," Caldwell said. "We are thrilled with the chance to play Florida A&M in the University Capital City Classic."
Caldwell said that negotiations began soon after the Rams nearly beat the Rattlers this past fall in Tallahassee, Fla. "They had a scout down there to watch us play in that game, and when they found out we were scheduled to play A&M in Winston they wanted to talk about bringing that game to Indianapolis," Caldwell said.
The Rams will open the season against A&T on Sept. 1. The two schools renewed their rivalry this past fall with the Rams dominating by a 41-14 margin.
Coach Kermit Blount of the Rams said that playing both A&T and N.C. Central at home is good for two reasons.
"First of all, it should help us with the gate because we always draw well when we play them," Blount said. "And it also helps us with exposure." "That's a perfect way to get the season started."
The game against N.C. Central will be Nov. 10. The Eagles, who ended their membership in the CIAA by winning the conference title and finishing 11-1, will be in their first season of transition on their way to likely joining the MEAC.
The Rams will also play Hampton, the MEAC champions, on Oct. 27 at home. Homecoming is scheduled Nov. 3 against Delaware State.
The Rams will play road games against Coastal Carolina, Morgan State, S.C. State, Howard, Bethune-Cookman and Norfolk State.
Caldwell said that making the schedule was a lot easier because the Rams are considered part of the MEAC even though they won't be eligible for the conference title until 2010.
Blount said that he was very happy with the balanced schedule that includes an open date in the middle of the season on Oct. 13.
"We've got a good one," Blount said. "With our new (field house) hopefully being ready by the fall and with this schedule we are looking forward to next season."
Sept. 1 - N.C. A&T, 6 p.m.; 8 - at Coastal Carolina; 15 at Morgan State; 22 - at S.C. State; 29 - at Howard; Oct. 6 - Florida A&M (Indianapolis); 20 - at Bethune-Cookman; 27 - Hampton, 6 p.m.; Nov. 10 - N.C. Central, 1:30 p.m.; 17 - at Norfolk State.
• John Dell can be reached at 727-4081 or at jdell@wsjournal.com.
By John Dell
JOURNAL REPORTER
Two of Winston-Salem State's biggest football rivals - N.C. A&T and N.C. Central - will visit Bowman Gray Stadium next season.
The Rams' 2007 football schedule that will be released today will have four home games, including the games against A&T and Central, and six road games. They will also play Florida A&M in the University Capital Classic in Indianapolis on Oct. 6, a game that was supposed to be at Bowman Gray.
Chico Caldwell, the Rams' athletics director, had lobbied for that game to be the Capital Classic at the RCA Dome. WSSU will receive about $220,000 for moving the game from Bowman Gray to Indianapolis, Caldwell said.
"For us to get into that kind of a classic game says a lot about what people think about Winston-Salem State," Caldwell said. "We are thrilled with the chance to play Florida A&M in the University Capital City Classic."
Caldwell said that negotiations began soon after the Rams nearly beat the Rattlers this past fall in Tallahassee, Fla. "They had a scout down there to watch us play in that game, and when they found out we were scheduled to play A&M in Winston they wanted to talk about bringing that game to Indianapolis," Caldwell said.
The Rams will open the season against A&T on Sept. 1. The two schools renewed their rivalry this past fall with the Rams dominating by a 41-14 margin.
Coach Kermit Blount of the Rams said that playing both A&T and N.C. Central at home is good for two reasons.
"First of all, it should help us with the gate because we always draw well when we play them," Blount said. "And it also helps us with exposure." "That's a perfect way to get the season started."
The game against N.C. Central will be Nov. 10. The Eagles, who ended their membership in the CIAA by winning the conference title and finishing 11-1, will be in their first season of transition on their way to likely joining the MEAC.
The Rams will also play Hampton, the MEAC champions, on Oct. 27 at home. Homecoming is scheduled Nov. 3 against Delaware State.
The Rams will play road games against Coastal Carolina, Morgan State, S.C. State, Howard, Bethune-Cookman and Norfolk State.
Caldwell said that making the schedule was a lot easier because the Rams are considered part of the MEAC even though they won't be eligible for the conference title until 2010.
Blount said that he was very happy with the balanced schedule that includes an open date in the middle of the season on Oct. 13.
"We've got a good one," Blount said. "With our new (field house) hopefully being ready by the fall and with this schedule we are looking forward to next season."
Sept. 1 - N.C. A&T, 6 p.m.; 8 - at Coastal Carolina; 15 at Morgan State; 22 - at S.C. State; 29 - at Howard; Oct. 6 - Florida A&M (Indianapolis); 20 - at Bethune-Cookman; 27 - Hampton, 6 p.m.; Nov. 10 - N.C. Central, 1:30 p.m.; 17 - at Norfolk State.
• John Dell can be reached at 727-4081 or at jdell@wsjournal.com.