I just found that CU will play UVA-Wise in 2010. NAIA school. I had high hopes for that non conf game. I dont think that was too smart. Oh well.

(12-10-2009 03:30 PM)CU97 Wrote:  I just found that CU will play UVA-Wise in 2010. NAIA school. I had high hopes for that non conf game. I dont think that was too smart. Oh well.

UTC (Southern Conference) played University of Cumberlands (NAIA) school 2 years ago. Would much rather play a NAIA school than DIII type school.

Do we play Wise at home or away?

Both ODU and Georgia State come to the Creek in '10, correct?

yes away at Wise. ODU and GSU at home. hopefully this year [/u]we have a 4th non conf game that will be played at home.

Schedules are starting to be released this time of year. A Google search reveals about 1/2 our schedule already....

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Sept 11 OLD DOMINION
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Sept 25 GEORGIA STATE
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Nov 6 VALPARAISO
Nov 13 at Jacksonville
Nov 20 at Morehead State

Oh boy UVA-Wise. That is just up the road from ETSU.

2010 schedule released today.

http://www.gocamels.com

Sept 4 at UVa-Wise
Sept 11 Old Dominion
Sept 18 Davidson*
Sept 25 Georgia State (Parents' Day)
Oct. 2 at Butler*
Oct. 9 Bye
Oct. 16 Drake*
Oct. 23 at Dayton*
Oct. 30 Marist* (Homecoming)
Nov. 6 Valparaiso*
Nov 13 at Jacksonville*
Nov 20 at Morehead State*

Nothing surprising. I only wondered if we'd have a 12th game.

6 home games (3 consecutive in Sept.)

Will the ODU masses come to the Creek only to find an unfinished stadium? Better find more temporary bleachers!

I agree. We are going to need more seating for ODU. They bring people and sold out every one of their games in their 10,000 plus stadium last year. Unfortunately, I doubt much work will be done on the stadium before then. It is sad that we finally are getting a bigger school to come to the Creek and what will greet them is an unfinished facility.

Yes, it is disappointing the Stadium is not finished. I was told the cash was already there and would be completed by this year, but was told that a year ago. Guess that's not going to happen. I can only hope that the team has a great season, wins a bunch of games, and almost 'forces' the completion of the stadium by the success of the football team. The schedule is a tough one, and I don't fault them for playing a NAIA team to open the year. There will be no cake-walks after the 1st one.

UVA Wise is not a bad team. Don't expect to roll over them.

I agree an NAIA school to open the season may be tougher than a Division III (Methodist) since they can offer scholarships at an NAIA. I also think playing an unfamiliar opponent on the road is always difficult especially as the opening game of the year.

My preditions on the football season

Sept 4 at UVa-Wise (Win)
Sept 11 Old Dominion (Loss)
Sept 18 Davidson* (Win)
Sept 25 Georgia State (Parents' Day) (Loss)
Oct. 2 at Butler* (Loss)
Oct. 9 Bye
Oct. 16 Drake* (Win)
Oct. 23 at Dayton* (Loss)
Oct. 30 Marist* (Homecoming) (Win)
Nov. 6 Valparaiso* (Win)
Nov 13 at Jacksonville* (Loss)
Nov 20 at Morehead State* (Toss UP)

We either finish 5-6 or 6-5 if the coaches turn them lose and let them play and don't get in the way.

My predictions on the football season

Sept 4 at UVa-Wise (Win) - a very close game
Sept 11 Old Dominion (Loss) - this one might get ugly quickly
Sept 18 Davidson* (Win) - we need avenge the losses to them the last two years
Sept 25 Georgia State (Parents' Day) (Loss) - facing a scholarship program with athletes from Georgia is going to be tough
Oct. 2 at Butler* (Loss) - I could either way if it was at home. I think we can win this one if we at least play Georgia State tough the previous week
Oct. 9 Bye
Oct. 16 Drake* (Loss) - not close both times we have faced them on the road
Oct. 23 at Dayton* (Loss) - another tough game for our youngsters
Oct. 30 Marist* (Homecoming) (Loss) - they were much better in their first year in the PFL than anticipated
Nov. 6 Valparaiso* (Win) - It will be closer than last year but we get the edge since we are at home.
Nov 13 at Jacksonville* (Loss) - A closer loss than last time at their place but still a loss.
Nov 20 at Morehead State* (Win) - I was no impressed with what I saw of them last year.

4-7 record. Still improving the program little by little.