I read almost all Big South schools dropped you guys so I m sure getting a schedule made for next year was a challenge.

I was also wondering about that, it would be sweet if y'all could get a game at Hawaii for the guys to have something like a "bowl game"

(12-27-2015 01:54 PM)GaSouthern Wrote:  I was also wondering about that, it would be sweet if y'all could get a game at Hawaii for the guys to have something like a "bowl game"

USA did that. Unfortunately, Hawaii kicked our ass.

Coastal's schedule is an unusual mess with several Big South teams dropping them. It's very different from an App or GS situation when both were SOCON members, but playoff ineligible in their transition years. Coastal is officially an SBC member on July 1, but football isn't yet, meaning they are a team without a home.

From what I've read, no one is exactly sure which Big South teams will continue to play them and which won't. Apparently Furman, FAMU, Central Connecticut State, Monmouth, Charleston Southern, and Liberty are all confirmed opponents. The rest is anybody's guess. They could play multiple FBS, a D2, and even a 12th game if they want. It's all sort of up to them.

They also have a game listed @ Western Illinois in 2017 that has to be dropped. Not sure if they will try and play that this next season instead.

Can we please drop Savannah State and play CCU?

As a writer, I really don't want to have to go through the trouble of finding things to say about a 70-point win.

(12-28-2015 06:47 PM)CC Eagle Wrote:  Can we please drop Savannah State and play CCU?

As a writer, I really don't want to have to go through the trouble of finding things to say about a 70-point win.

It's possible. There is some rearranging that could be done to ensure Coastal a game or two against SBC opponents, but the problem is not only would such a game cost more financially, it might hurt from the attendance perspective.

The Question becomes, would Georgia Southern get more people to watch Savannah, no matter how bad they are instead of Coastal?

(12-28-2015 06:58 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  

(12-28-2015 06:47 PM)CC Eagle Wrote:  Can we please drop Savannah State and play CCU?

As a writer, I really don't want to have to go through the trouble of finding things to say about a 70-point win.

It's possible. There is some rearranging that could be done to ensure Coastal a game or two against SBC opponents, but the problem is not only would such a game cost more financially, it might hurt from the attendance perspective.

The Question becomes, would Georgia Southern get more people to watch Savannah, no matter how bad they are instead of Coastal?

Savannah State might bring a couple more people, but more GS fans might actually come out to a game where there would be some competition.

FBS teams with 2016 openings

UCF
LA Tech
Marshall
MTSU
Buffalo
Eastern Michigan
Kent State
Western Michigan
UNLV

(12-28-2015 08:40 PM)slycat Wrote:  FBS teams with 2016 openings

UCF
LA Tech
Marshall
MTSU
Buffalo
Eastern Michigan
Kent State
Western Michigan
UNLV

We should kick Western's heads in twice next year, then demand that Toledo or NIU come to Statesboro if they want to claim a MAC title.

I still haven't heard much about it. I've let coastalfans know about this forum and there are people with insider knowledge so maybe they'll head over here.

(12-28-2015 06:58 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  

(12-28-2015 06:47 PM)CC Eagle Wrote:  Can we please drop Savannah State and play CCU?

As a writer, I really don't want to have to go through the trouble of finding things to say about a 70-point win.

It's possible. There is some rearranging that could be done to ensure Coastal a game or two against SBC opponents, but the problem is not only would such a game cost more financially, it might hurt from the attendance perspective.

The Question becomes, would Georgia Southern get more people to watch Savannah, no matter how bad they are instead of Coastal?

we have some recent experience with Coastal, so I think that would peak the interest a bit more in southern fans. current students won't be as familiar, but I think as word got around that they are future conference mates, that would drum up some excitement. I would much rather us play them than savannah state.

(12-29-2015 08:58 AM)NCeagle Wrote:  

(12-28-2015 06:58 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  

(12-28-2015 06:47 PM)CC Eagle Wrote:  Can we please drop Savannah State and play CCU?

As a writer, I really don't want to have to go through the trouble of finding things to say about a 70-point win.

It's possible. There is some rearranging that could be done to ensure Coastal a game or two against SBC opponents, but the problem is not only would such a game cost more financially, it might hurt from the attendance perspective.

The Question becomes, would Georgia Southern get more people to watch Savannah, no matter how bad they are instead of Coastal?

we have some recent experience with Coastal, so I think that would peak the interest a bit more in southern fans. current students won't be as familiar, but I think as word got around that they are future conference mates, that would drum up some excitement. I would much rather us play them than savannah state.

I think we would bring a nice crowd since it is close and much better competition. Plus it would let us see how we stack up against the conference.

It looks like from what I'm hearing only kennesaw st. Dropped us
We are having to write a bunch of checks though

I also heard we have at least 7 home games

Per a very solid inside source, the away game at Western Illinois is off of our 2017 schedule, as it should be.

(12-29-2015 11:29 AM)Tealblood Wrote:  It looks like from what I'm hearing only kennesaw st. Dropped us
We are having to write a bunch of checks though

I also heard we have at least 7 home games

At least 7 home games? That must mean we are paying for some FCS OOC money games as well.

I wonder if we'll have any FBS games next year.

I'm looking forward to seeing what Coastal does next year. Will heir jump up to the FBS help them bring in stronger recruits as early as next year? How will the stadium look next year during the middle of construction? Does attendance go up in preparation for fall of 2017? Lots of questions are out there and I'm excited to see some answers soon!

(12-28-2015 08:40 PM)slycat Wrote:  FBS teams with 2016 openings

UCF
LA Tech
Marshall
MTSU
Buffalo
Eastern Michigan
Kent State
Western Michigan
UNLV

UNLV has an opening!!!! someone get TK on the phone and lets get a home-and-home set up asap! Drop SSU and pick up UNLV (I know dates have to match yadayadayada). I've being emailing and tweeting TK to get this series.
Sheessh. yes I want a road game to Vegas, I missed going this last year and want an excuse to go next year.

(12-30-2015 09:50 AM)trueeagle98 Wrote:  

(12-28-2015 08:40 PM)slycat Wrote:  FBS teams with 2016 openings

UCF
LA Tech
Marshall
MTSU
Buffalo
Eastern Michigan
Kent State
Western Michigan
UNLV

UNLV has an opening!!!! someone get TK on the phone and lets get a home-and-home set up asap! Drop SSU and pick up UNLV (I know dates have to match yadayadayada). I've being emailing and tweeting TK to get this series.
Sheessh. yes I want a road game to Vegas, I missed going this last year and want an excuse to go next year.

I second that

(12-30-2015 09:50 AM)trueeagle98 Wrote:  

(12-28-2015 08:40 PM)slycat Wrote:  FBS teams with 2016 openings

UCF
LA Tech
Marshall
MTSU
Buffalo
Eastern Michigan
Kent State
Western Michigan
UNLV

UNLV has an opening!!!! someone get TK on the phone and lets get a home-and-home set up asap! Drop SSU and pick up UNLV (I know dates have to match yadayadayada). I've being emailing and tweeting TK to get this series.
Sheessh. yes I want a road game to Vegas, I missed going this last year and want an excuse to go next year.

We've got a home and home coming up with UNLV ourselves. We go there for leg 2 in 2019.

(12-28-2015 08:40 PM)slycat Wrote:  FBS teams with 2016 openings

UCF
LA Tech
Marshall
MTSU
Buffalo
Eastern Michigan
Kent State
Western Michigan
UNLV

Please get a game with Marshall and beat them.