(10-20-2015 07:32 AM)JMU Wrote:  

(10-20-2015 07:08 AM)TribePride91 Wrote:  

(10-19-2015 03:16 PM)olderduke Wrote:  AM950 in Richmond is opining that this could be an audition for CUSA. Granted, it's just two guys talking, but it's still interesting to hear it mentioned.

Maybe, but GameDay isn't ever coming to a conference USA game. JMU has definitely earned the invite with their great play on the field. It should be a great day for JMU and a memorable Homecoming. In your obsession to be FBS, don't miss or fail to enjoy what is happening right in front of you. You guys have a real shot to go undefeated and to win a national title. Not saying it is wrong to look to the future and to want more for your school and program, just that if you were in the MAC or CUSA or the SunBelt, this Saturday and this season would not be happening. Richmond and Tribe fans are enjoying this season too. When you guys are gone and playing teams no one really cares about like App St and ODU are doing now, we will remember this week and this season. Eventually, JMU will create new rivalries and hopefully reach above a low G5, but remember this game with the Spiders on this unique stage.

I am happy you will get the opportunity. Maryland left the ACC, West Virginia left the Big East as it imploded, the whole Southwest Conference folded, eventually things settle out in a new situation. Nothing lasts forever in sports. I am certain JMU will succeed in the new reality. However, had you already left, you would have missed an opportunity that you will enjoy this Saturday. Don't miss any of it or the work the Dukes are doing in your immediate desire to go FBS. At W&M, college lasts 4 years, so even at the beginning, everyone knows it doesn't last forever. Not sure where JMU will be in 4 years, but it won't be this. When we played twice in 2004, I thought both schools would get right back there, but we each only had 1 more real shot in the last 10 years. Perhaps 2015 can be another year with 2 meetings.

We are looking forward to next week's game, especially since it could be the last one between the two schools. BTW, I do think the Dukes are the best team in the state this year, and they didn't even have to be FBS to be that team.

Thank you for the thoughtful post. All you say is true. But don't worry, JMU Nation is going to enjoy this spotlight and we certainly are not looking past it at the moment.

Really appreciate the thoughtful post! I was at both games in 2004, more importantly the latter of the two. My mom still talks about that being the best game of her life! She's joining me this weekend for Richmond and all the festivities in what we hope to be another once in a lifetime thriller that we talk about for 10+ years to come! See you next week!