(01-24-2019 02:03 PM)Dukester Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 01:46 PM)Longhorn Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 10:47 AM)Wear Purple Wrote:  I doubt Alabama fans get all fired up about next year hosting New Mexico State, Southern Miss or Western Carolina...or, the following year facing Georgia State, Kent State, or UT-Martin. Then again, maybe - just maybe mind you - they enjoy seeing their Tide play ball, enjoy the best time of the year, tailgating, seeing some backups play, and realize there are SEC games in their schedule, likely 2 to 3 postseason games as well.

Now, I'm not saying we are Alabama...not even close, though there are some similarities in being near the top of our level of CFB and them being at their level. But, almost every program plays teams that don't require a return trip. It's called helping fund an athletic budget. Not sure why folks don't grasp this (simple) concept. Oh well.

Exactly. Every week (especially in the OOC) can't be an FCS Super Bowl.

Make money with 6 home games, build a W-L resume that insures a seed for the playoffs, and tailgate and enjoy the OOC home games. They'll be plenty of CAA and playoff tests along the way.

How well did that work this year? On the flip side if we had replaced one the two cupcakes with a top 40 FCS win we might have actually received a seed last year.

No, the flip side is move to the SLC and we would have won more games and been a 2 seed.

If you think the problem with seeding is SOS, you haven’t paid attention to what the committee did last year. We needed one more win, not stronger opponents.

There are plenty of easy wins and opportunities for back ups to play in CAA games. The cost of a club level seat this season will be $1450 and that doesn’t include parking. $218 for section 109. While I can justify $218, I can’t justify $1450 to watch bad teams.

Our current scheduling is not netting home playoff games. We traveled two of the last three years. We had to go undefeated to stay at home in 2017. The odds of getting the #1 or #2 seed are very low. Why schedule crappy teams in hopes of landing a #1 or 2 seed? There are enough blow out wins in the conference now that it isn’t necessary to schedule off weeks.

Alabama or any P5 program is a horrible comparison. They get P5 home games in conference to look forward to often 7 or more home games in total.

Two cupcakes every year OOC along with the CAA cupcakes and there are some, is too many.

(01-24-2019 12:02 AM)JMUNation Wrote:  I absolutely hate our scheduling of OOC games. We play an FBS school and then teams that can’t hold us under 70 points. I hear that is because the CAA is so tough. Really? 37-0, 63-10, 50-0... did I miss any other CAA blow outs from this past season? By the way, JMU had three competitive conference games and lost to Colgate so please don’t try to convince me how strong the CAA was last season.

I want to see JMU play the So Con and MVC in back to back games. Let’s entertain the fans with some good football. I am sincerely thinking about dropping my season tickets in the club level this year. The cost to attend games against crappy teams just isn’t worth it. I can play golf on a beautiful fall day and be far more entertained than watching JMU beat Morehead St. by 80.

JMU had 4-5 competitive CAA games (and lost 2 of them):
L Elon 27-24
W SBU 13-10
L @ UNH 35-24
W URI 48-31 (It was 41-31 until late 4th).

Then you either get rid of the I-A game or don't have 6 home games. No thanks.

(01-24-2019 09:59 AM)JMURocks Wrote:  So you are saying the CAA is too easy for us? News flash: outside of a small handful of teams (who won't be visiting BFS), the MVC and SoCon are no tougher. And those teams won't come here on a 1 and done. I want 6 home games, not away games at SDSU.

If you want tough and entertaining OOC games, FBS is really the only answer.

If you want to go for championships, its all about seeding, and a top 4 seed requires a nearly perfect season. Lose more than 2 games, and you won't be a top 4 seed. SOS doesn't matter.

In FCS, playing someone like NDSU, YSU, EWU, or Montana for a championship is as good as it gets. So yes, we need to suck up a less desirable OOC home slate while in FCS. I want excitement in the playoffs, the regular season is about tailgating and streamers, with a few rivalry games. FCS is what it is.

(01-24-2019 10:26 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 10:05 AM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  People forget we have it pretty good at BFS. They want competitive games but they want to win all of them. It's impossible to guarantee both. Moreover, they want deep playoff runs, and they want them at home. Did 1000 people travel to Colgate? We would have had 15K at home. Would 1000 people travel to NDSU? 26,000 would travel to Harrisonburg for that. If JMU Nation gives up his season tickets and we land a big quarterfinal or semifinal game, he might be on the outside looking in. (Sure OK fine he knows enough people to get tickets). I guess my point is if you're buying season tickets to see us play a tough OOC schedule, you are buying the wrong school's tickets.

Winner, winner Chicken Dinner........I know I traveled to Colgate along with a couple of hundred other folks. Where were all the folks that want this super competitive OOC schedule which will lead to more losses in the long run and more road playoff games also.

I will more than gladly take my OOC competitive games (preferably at home) in the playoffs.

(01-24-2019 01:46 PM)Longhorn Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 10:47 AM)Wear Purple Wrote:  I doubt Alabama fans get all fired up about next year hosting New Mexico State, Southern Miss or Western Carolina...or, the following year facing Georgia State, Kent State, or UT-Martin. Then again, maybe - just maybe mind you - they enjoy seeing their Tide play ball, enjoy the best time of the year, tailgating, seeing some backups play, and realize there are SEC games in their schedule, likely 2 to 3 postseason games as well.

Now, I'm not saying we are Alabama...not even close, though there are some similarities in being near the top of our level of CFB and them being at their level. But, almost every program plays teams that don't require a return trip. It's called helping fund an athletic budget. Not sure why folks don't grasp this (simple) concept. Oh well.

Exactly. Every week (especially in the OOC) can't be an FCS Super Bowl.

Make money with 6 home games, build a W-L resume that insures a seed for the playoffs, and tailgate and enjoy the OOC home games. They'll be plenty of CAA and playoff tests along the way.

+6...

(01-24-2019 02:46 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  There are plenty of easy wins and opportunities for back ups to play in CAA games. The cost of a club level seat this season will be $1450 and that doesn’t include parking. $218 for section 109. While I can justify $218, I can’t justify $1450 to watch bad teams.

Our current scheduling is not netting home playoff games. We traveled two of the last three years. We had to go undefeated to stay at home in 2017. The odds of getting the #1 or #2 seed are very low. Why schedule crappy teams in hopes of landing a #1 or 2 seed? There are enough blow out wins in the conference now that it isn’t necessary to schedule off weeks.

Alabama or any P5 program is a horrible comparison. They get P5 home games in conference to look forward to often 7 or more home games in total.

Two cupcakes every year OOC along with the CAA cupcakes and there are some, is too many.

JMU traveled 2 of the last 3 years? Because maybe (the year JMU won the NC) we traveled to the higher seeded NDSU?

Then we won out at home until the NC game.

And then we have last year...and lost to Elon at home and a weaker than usual UNH on the road, and we didn’t deserve a seed because <surprise!>JMU lost to two CAA “cupcakes”.

Honestly, the logic of your argument is baffling.

As for the rising cost of tickets & the Club level, weren’t you complaining JMU runs a deficit because you don’t think student fees count as income? Seriously, you can’t have it both ways. You don’t get to eat prime rib when you’re paying McRibs prices.

Support JMU athletics at the level you feel comfortable. All-in-all, it’s still a great bargain for the product, and at the end of the day you’re supposedly in attendance because you support JMU, win, lose or draw.

So looking back this century, (off the top of my head, someone chime in if not correct) 12 game seasons allowed were/are 2002, 2003, 2008 (JMU only played 11), 2013, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2025. That would make the pattern a 12 games (allowed) season, followed by four 11 game seasons, followed by two 12 game seasons, followed by four 11 game seasons, repeat. Basically 3 of every 11 seasons. Going by what Potomac has on the OP:

2020 (11 games):
-??? (probably a yet to be named cupcake)
9/12 - Chattanooga (SoCon)
11/21 - at North Carolina (ACC)

Last week NDSU/NC A&T just announced a one and done @ NDSU for 9/19. Why couldn't JMU have gotten NC A&T for a one and done? 200+ miles/about 3 1/2 hrs from JMU..instead they are flying 1400 miles to Fargo..I didn't think NDSU had more $$ to throw around..

2021 (11 games):
9/4 - Morehead State (PFL)
-???
-???

2022 (11 games):
-???
9/10 - Norfolk State (MEAC)
11/5 - at Louisville (ACC)

2023 (11 games): No OOC yet scheduled.

2024 (12 games allowed): No OOC yet scheduled.

2025 (12 games allowed):
-???
-???
-???
-11/22: at North Carolina (ACC)

(01-23-2019 07:49 AM)ParentofJMUMRDs Wrote:  From what I recall JMU and NDSU were interested in playing on the opening FCS ESPN game back in 2016 at NDSU but they were not willing to come to BFS as part of a home and home so JMU declined. Which I fully support as being the correct move by JMU. Games of that magnitude against an opponent like that can not be a one away game setup. Has to have a return game at Harrisonburg.

Brian

Yep. If true, JMU made the right call in declining. We don’t schedule one and done money games at FCS schools.

That’s for FBS schools only. Sorry Bizzzzon.

(01-24-2019 07:06 PM)Longhorn Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 02:46 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  There are plenty of easy wins and opportunities for back ups to play in CAA games. The cost of a club level seat this season will be $1450 and that doesn’t include parking. $218 for section 109. While I can justify $218, I can’t justify $1450 to watch bad teams.

Our current scheduling is not netting home playoff games. We traveled two of the last three years. We had to go undefeated to stay at home in 2017. The odds of getting the #1 or #2 seed are very low. Why schedule crappy teams in hopes of landing a #1 or 2 seed? There are enough blow out wins in the conference now that it isn’t necessary to schedule off weeks.

Alabama or any P5 program is a horrible comparison. They get P5 home games in conference to look forward to often 7 or more home games in total.

Two cupcakes every year OOC along with the CAA cupcakes and there are some, is too many.

JMU traveled 2 of the last 3 years? Because maybe (the year JMU won the NC) we traveled to the higher seeded NDSU?

Then we won out at home until the NC game.

And then we have last year...and lost to Elon at home and a weaker than usual UNH on the road, and we didn’t deserve a seed because <surprise!>JMU lost to two CAA “cupcakes”.

Honestly, the logic of your argument is baffling.

As for the rising cost of tickets & the Club level, weren’t you complaining JMU runs a deficit because you don’t think student fees count as income? Seriously, you can’t have it both ways. You don’t get to eat prime rib when you’re paying McRibs prices.

Support JMU athletics at the level you feel comfortable. All-in-all, it’s still a great bargain for the product, and at the end of the day you’re supposedly in attendance because you support JMU, win, lose or draw.

I find the logic of your argument baffling too. I also find that you have an amazing bravado on these boards. Would you say something like the above to someone’s face while twirling your finger around your head? What if the guy you said it to was twice your size?

It takes a coward to insult people on a message board and you sir are the leader of the pack when it comes to flinging insults at people you disagree with.

(01-24-2019 06:58 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 12:02 AM)JMUNation Wrote:  I absolutely hate our scheduling of OOC games. We play an FBS school and then teams that can’t hold us under 70 points. I hear that is because the CAA is so tough. Really? 37-0, 63-10, 50-0... did I miss any other CAA blow outs from this past season? By the way, JMU had three competitive conference games and lost to Colgate so please don’t try to convince me how strong the CAA was last season.

I want to see JMU play the So Con and MVC in back to back games. Let’s entertain the fans with some good football. I am sincerely thinking about dropping my season tickets in the club level this year. The cost to attend games against crappy teams just isn’t worth it. I can play golf on a beautiful fall day and be far more entertained than watching JMU beat Morehead St. by 80.

JMU had 4-5 competitive CAA games (and lost 2 of them):
L Elon 27-24
W SBU 13-10
L @ UNH 35-24
W URI 48-31 (It was 41-31 until late 4th).

Then you either get rid of the I-A game or don't have 6 home games. No thanks.

UNH was not a close game. It was our most humiliating loss of the season. You are stretching the truth to make your point. I might give you URI but was anyone in the stands really concerned we would give up the lead? A 17 point win is barely a competitive game but okay.

We played 11 regular season games and even if I give you URI as a “close” game, that is still six lopsided wins. Is that entertaining football for you? If it is, then you and I want different things.

I am fine if we stay FCS but let’s play a good out of conference schedule.

(01-24-2019 08:24 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 07:06 PM)Longhorn Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 02:46 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  There are plenty of easy wins and opportunities for back ups to play in CAA games. The cost of a club level seat this season will be $1450 and that doesn’t include parking. $218 for section 109. While I can justify $218, I can’t justify $1450 to watch bad teams.

Our current scheduling is not netting home playoff games. We traveled two of the last three years. We had to go undefeated to stay at home in 2017. The odds of getting the #1 or #2 seed are very low. Why schedule crappy teams in hopes of landing a #1 or 2 seed? There are enough blow out wins in the conference now that it isn’t necessary to schedule off weeks.

Alabama or any P5 program is a horrible comparison. They get P5 home games in conference to look forward to often 7 or more home games in total.

Two cupcakes every year OOC along with the CAA cupcakes and there are some, is too many.

JMU traveled 2 of the last 3 years? Because maybe (the year JMU won the NC) we traveled to the higher seeded NDSU?

Then we won out at home until the NC game.

And then we have last year...and lost to Elon at home and a weaker than usual UNH on the road, and we didn’t deserve a seed because <surprise!>JMU lost to two CAA “cupcakes”.

Honestly, the logic of your argument is baffling.

As for the rising cost of tickets & the Club level, weren’t you complaining JMU runs a deficit because you don’t think student fees count as income? Seriously, you can’t have it both ways. You don’t get to eat prime rib when you’re paying McRibs prices.

Support JMU athletics at the level you feel comfortable. All-in-all, it’s still a great bargain for the product, and at the end of the day you’re supposedly in attendance because you support JMU, win, lose or draw.

I find the logic of your argument baffling too. I also find that you have an amazing bravado on these boards. Would you say something like the above to someone’s face while twirling your finger around your head? What if the guy you said it to was twice your size?

It takes a coward to insult people on a message board and you sir are the leader of the pack when it comes to flinging insults at people you disagree with.

Also, I am not the one who stated student fees don’t count as income. Get your facts straight before you attach them to my post please.

(01-24-2019 07:28 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  So looking back this century, (off the top of my head, someone chime in if not correct) 12 game seasons allowed were/are 2002, 2003, 2008 (JMU only played 11), 2013, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2025. That would make the pattern a 12 games (allowed) season, followed by four 11 game seasons, followed by two 12 game seasons, followed by four 11 game seasons, repeat. Basically 3 of every 11 seasons. Going by what Potomac has on the OP:

2020 (11 games):
-??? (probably a yet to be named cupcake)
9/12 - Chattanooga (SoCon)
11/21 - at North Carolina (ACC)

Last week NDSU/NC A&T just announced a one and done @ NDSU for 9/19. Why couldn't JMU have gotten NC A&T for a one and done? 200+ miles/about 3 1/2 hrs from JMU..instead they are flying 1400 miles to Fargo..I didn't think NDSU had more $$ to throw around..

2021 (11 games):
9/4 - Morehead State (PFL)
-???
-???

2022 (11 games):
-???
9/10 - Norfolk State (MEAC)
11/5 - at Louisville (ACC)

2023 (11 games): No OOC yet scheduled.

2024 (12 games allowed): No OOC yet scheduled.

2025 (12 games allowed):
-???
-???
-???
-11/22: at North Carolina (ACC)

The 2020 schedule is reasonable. Follow that footprint and it is likely the best you can do with an 11 game schedule. We should not play two cupcakes out of conference in any season including a 12 game season.

(01-24-2019 08:24 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 07:06 PM)Longhorn Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 02:46 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  There are plenty of easy wins and opportunities for back ups to play in CAA games. The cost of a club level seat this season will be $1450 and that doesn’t include parking. $218 for section 109. While I can justify $218, I can’t justify $1450 to watch bad teams.

Our current scheduling is not netting home playoff games. We traveled two of the last three years. We had to go undefeated to stay at home in 2017. The odds of getting the #1 or #2 seed are very low. Why schedule crappy teams in hopes of landing a #1 or 2 seed? There are enough blow out wins in the conference now that it isn’t necessary to schedule off weeks.

Alabama or any P5 program is a horrible comparison. They get P5 home games in conference to look forward to often 7 or more home games in total.

Two cupcakes every year OOC along with the CAA cupcakes and there are some, is too many.

JMU traveled 2 of the last 3 years? Because maybe (the year JMU won the NC) we traveled to the higher seeded NDSU?

Then we won out at home until the NC game.

And then we have last year...and lost to Elon at home and a weaker than usual UNH on the road, and we didn’t deserve a seed because <surprise!>JMU lost to two CAA “cupcakes”.

Honestly, the logic of your argument is baffling.

As for the rising cost of tickets & the Club level, weren’t you complaining JMU runs a deficit because you don’t think student fees count as income? Seriously, you can’t have it both ways. You don’t get to eat prime rib when you’re paying McRibs prices.

Support JMU athletics at the level you feel comfortable. All-in-all, it’s still a great bargain for the product, and at the end of the day you’re supposedly in attendance because you support JMU, win, lose or draw.

I find the logic of your argument baffling too. I also find that you have an amazing bravado on these boards. Would you say something like the above to someone’s face while twirling your finger around your head? What if the guy you said it to was twice your size?

It takes a coward to insult people on a message board and you sir are the leader of the pack when it comes to flinging insults at people you disagree with.

You betcha I’d say it to your face. If you think being shown that your illogical comments are “insults” maybe you should stop and give a second thought to what you post. Or grow a pair and thicker skin.

I note that nowhere in your response did you deny the fact you’re current bitching about higher prices for games you find unattractive and your notion that student fees are not income and that JMU needs to raise $$$ from non-student sources are convoluted at best.

you guys should date

lol deez every time

(01-24-2019 08:35 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 06:58 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 12:02 AM)JMUNation Wrote:  I absolutely hate our scheduling of OOC games. We play an FBS school and then teams that can’t hold us under 70 points. I hear that is because the CAA is so tough. Really? 37-0, 63-10, 50-0... did I miss any other CAA blow outs from this past season? By the way, JMU had three competitive conference games and lost to Colgate so please don’t try to convince me how strong the CAA was last season.

I want to see JMU play the So Con and MVC in back to back games. Let’s entertain the fans with some good football. I am sincerely thinking about dropping my season tickets in the club level this year. The cost to attend games against crappy teams just isn’t worth it. I can play golf on a beautiful fall day and be far more entertained than watching JMU beat Morehead St. by 80.

JMU had 4-5 competitive CAA games (and lost 2 of them):
L Elon 27-24
W SBU 13-10
L @ UNH 35-24
W URI 48-31 (It was 41-31 until late 4th).

Then you either get rid of the I-A game or don't have 6 home games. No thanks.

UNH was not a close game. It was our most humiliating loss of the season. You are stretching the truth to make your point. I might give you URI but was anyone in the stands really concerned we would give up the lead? A 17 point win is barely a competitive game but okay.

We played 11 regular season games and even if I give you URI as a “close” game, that is still six lopsided wins. Is that entertaining football for you? If it is, then you and I want different things.

I am fine if we stay FCS but let’s play a good out of conference schedule.

Ironically, this next season will have the best OOC schedule in roughly a decade and people will still complain.

(01-25-2019 12:10 PM)Potomac Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 08:35 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 06:58 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 12:02 AM)JMUNation Wrote:  I absolutely hate our scheduling of OOC games. We play an FBS school and then teams that can’t hold us under 70 points. I hear that is because the CAA is so tough. Really? 37-0, 63-10, 50-0... did I miss any other CAA blow outs from this past season? By the way, JMU had three competitive conference games and lost to Colgate so please don’t try to convince me how strong the CAA was last season.

I want to see JMU play the So Con and MVC in back to back games. Let’s entertain the fans with some good football. I am sincerely thinking about dropping my season tickets in the club level this year. The cost to attend games against crappy teams just isn’t worth it. I can play golf on a beautiful fall day and be far more entertained than watching JMU beat Morehead St. by 80.

JMU had 4-5 competitive CAA games (and lost 2 of them):
L Elon 27-24
W SBU 13-10
L @ UNH 35-24
W URI 48-31 (It was 41-31 until late 4th).

Then you either get rid of the I-A game or don't have 6 home games. No thanks.

UNH was not a close game. It was our most humiliating loss of the season. You are stretching the truth to make your point. I might give you URI but was anyone in the stands really concerned we would give up the lead? A 17 point win is barely a competitive game but okay.

We played 11 regular season games and even if I give you URI as a “close” game, that is still six lopsided wins. Is that entertaining football for you? If it is, then you and I want different things.

I am fine if we stay FCS but let’s play a good out of conference schedule.

Ironically, this next season will have the best OOC schedule in roughly a decade and people will still complain.

Yup you got it, nuts right!

(01-25-2019 12:10 PM)Potomac Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 08:35 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 06:58 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 12:02 AM)JMUNation Wrote:  I absolutely hate our scheduling of OOC games. We play an FBS school and then teams that can’t hold us under 70 points. I hear that is because the CAA is so tough. Really? 37-0, 63-10, 50-0... did I miss any other CAA blow outs from this past season? By the way, JMU had three competitive conference games and lost to Colgate so please don’t try to convince me how strong the CAA was last season.

I want to see JMU play the So Con and MVC in back to back games. Let’s entertain the fans with some good football. I am sincerely thinking about dropping my season tickets in the club level this year. The cost to attend games against crappy teams just isn’t worth it. I can play golf on a beautiful fall day and be far more entertained than watching JMU beat Morehead St. by 80.

JMU had 4-5 competitive CAA games (and lost 2 of them):
L Elon 27-24
W SBU 13-10
L @ UNH 35-24
W URI 48-31 (It was 41-31 until late 4th).

Then you either get rid of the I-A game or don't have 6 home games. No thanks.

UNH was not a close game. It was our most humiliating loss of the season. You are stretching the truth to make your point. I might give you URI but was anyone in the stands really concerned we would give up the lead? A 17 point win is barely a competitive game but okay.

We played 11 regular season games and even if I give you URI as a “close” game, that is still six lopsided wins. Is that entertaining football for you? If it is, then you and I want different things.

I am fine if we stay FCS but let’s play a good out of conference schedule.

Ironically, this next season will have the best OOC schedule in roughly a decade and people will still complain.

JMU had two losses at one point in October and the selection committee had them ranked 2.

There is nothing wrong with substituting a Lehigh, or Chattanooga for a Norfolk St or Morgan State. You can have very winnable FCS games without going to the bottom of FCS programs. If we lose to Lehigh or Chatt, we shouldn't be seeded.

That said I would like to occasionally play a top 10-15 OOC opponent. My favorite non playoff home game of all time was App State. So much electricity.

If we played a home and home with NDSU our home game would be electric and the biggest home game since App State. Similar to RU on game day. Imagine a potential early season game day.....

(01-25-2019 12:10 PM)Potomac Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 08:35 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 06:58 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 12:02 AM)JMUNation Wrote:  I absolutely hate our scheduling of OOC games. We play an FBS school and then teams that can’t hold us under 70 points. I hear that is because the CAA is so tough. Really? 37-0, 63-10, 50-0... did I miss any other CAA blow outs from this past season? By the way, JMU had three competitive conference games and lost to Colgate so please don’t try to convince me how strong the CAA was last season.

I want to see JMU play the So Con and MVC in back to back games. Let’s entertain the fans with some good football. I am sincerely thinking about dropping my season tickets in the club level this year. The cost to attend games against crappy teams just isn’t worth it. I can play golf on a beautiful fall day and be far more entertained than watching JMU beat Morehead St. by 80.

JMU had 4-5 competitive CAA games (and lost 2 of them):
L Elon 27-24
W SBU 13-10
L @ UNH 35-24
W URI 48-31 (It was 41-31 until late 4th).

Then you either get rid of the I-A game or don't have 6 home games. No thanks.

UNH was not a close game. It was our most humiliating loss of the season. You are stretching the truth to make your point. I might give you URI but was anyone in the stands really concerned we would give up the lead? A 17 point win is barely a competitive game but okay.

We played 11 regular season games and even if I give you URI as a “close” game, that is still six lopsided wins. Is that entertaining football for you? If it is, then you and I want different things.

I am fine if we stay FCS but let’s play a good out of conference schedule.

Ironically, this next season will have the best OOC schedule in roughly a decade and people will still complain.

JMU had two losses at one point in October and the selection committee had them ranked 2.

There is nothing wrong with substituting a Lehigh, or Chattanooga for a Norfolk St or Morgan State. You can have very winnable FCS games without going to the bottom of FCS programs. If we lose to Lehigh or Chatt, we shouldn't be seeded.

That said I would like to occasionally play a top 10-15 OOC opponent. My favorite non playoff home game of all time was App State. So much electricity.

If we played a home and home with NDSU our home game would be electric and the biggest home game since App State. Similar to RU on game day. Imagine a potential early season game day.....

(01-25-2019 12:10 PM)Potomac Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 08:35 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 06:58 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(01-24-2019 12:02 AM)JMUNation Wrote:  I absolutely hate our scheduling of OOC games. We play an FBS school and then teams that can’t hold us under 70 points. I hear that is because the CAA is so tough. Really? 37-0, 63-10, 50-0... did I miss any other CAA blow outs from this past season? By the way, JMU had three competitive conference games and lost to Colgate so please don’t try to convince me how strong the CAA was last season.

I want to see JMU play the So Con and MVC in back to back games. Let’s entertain the fans with some good football. I am sincerely thinking about dropping my season tickets in the club level this year. The cost to attend games against crappy teams just isn’t worth it. I can play golf on a beautiful fall day and be far more entertained than watching JMU beat Morehead St. by 80.

JMU had 4-5 competitive CAA games (and lost 2 of them):
L Elon 27-24
W SBU 13-10
L @ UNH 35-24
W URI 48-31 (It was 41-31 until late 4th).

Then you either get rid of the I-A game or don't have 6 home games. No thanks.

UNH was not a close game. It was our most humiliating loss of the season. You are stretching the truth to make your point. I might give you URI but was anyone in the stands really concerned we would give up the lead? A 17 point win is barely a competitive game but okay.

We played 11 regular season games and even if I give you URI as a “close” game, that is still six lopsided wins. Is that entertaining football for you? If it is, then you and I want different things.

I am fine if we stay FCS but let’s play a good out of conference schedule.

Ironically, this next season will have the best OOC schedule in roughly a decade and people will still complain.

Can you show me where anyone disputes this statement in bold above?

I'll state for the 1000th time, this last Norfolk State contract was not in the best interest of the JMU players, coaches, fans, recruits, and the perception it gave to our competition was horrible. We'll never get a 2 - 1 with a "Furman" type school when they see we gave NSU a 1 - 1. Defend the scheduling philosophy if you want, but you don't have the slightest independent thinking in your blood if you defend everything that comes out of JB's office.

I loved traveling to NSU. If the storm hadn't canceled the game mid-2nd quarter, I would have loved the whole game.