(09-25-2020 04:28 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  Nov 4th is a Wednesday. Not even a pandemic can get the MAC out of midweek BS.

Amen.

I hope ESPN15 is ready to televise the games.

Very happy NIU is playing! I will be there for the weeknights and the Saturday’s if they allow us. I can’t see why they wouldn’t, we have been social distancing for a few years now, especially on the week night November games

(09-25-2020 11:59 PM)machoman83 Wrote:  Very happy NIU is playing! I will be there for the weeknights and the Saturday’s if they allow us. I can’t see why they wouldn’t, we have been social distancing for a few years now, especially on the week night November games

For the 10 brain-dead nuts who would be at the games on a December weeknight, there will be plenty of room. They’ll run out of hot dogs, however.

(09-25-2020 10:17 PM)MiamiHuskie Wrote:  Looking forward to even a 6 game season. Anything to salvage part of the mess that is 2020.

With cancellations already happening around the country, I doubt if all six games are played.

GO HUSKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where's the schedule?

Where are my tickets?

(09-26-2020 07:56 AM)pantone1935 Wrote:  

(09-25-2020 10:17 PM)MiamiHuskie Wrote:  Looking forward to even a 6 game season. Anything to salvage part of the mess that is 2020.

With cancellations already happening around the country, I doubt if all six games are played.

GO HUSKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The MAC needed to follow suit with the rest of the FBS. If it all gets shut down, at least we tried. Maybe we can recoup some money with the ESPN midweek MACtion games.
With no fans or tailgating might as well play the Wednesday night games.

(09-26-2020 07:09 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(09-25-2020 11:59 PM)machoman83 Wrote:  Very happy NIU is playing! I will be there for the weeknights and the Saturday’s if they allow us. I can’t see why they wouldn’t, we have been social distancing for a few years now, especially on the week night November games

For the 10 brain-dead nuts who would be at the games on a December weeknight, there will be plenty of room. They’ll run out of hot dogs, however.

Yea I've been there for cold games in November. December is asking a lot - I'm too old for that.

(09-26-2020 10:07 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(09-26-2020 07:09 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(09-25-2020 11:59 PM)machoman83 Wrote:  Very happy NIU is playing! I will be there for the weeknights and the Saturday’s if they allow us. I can’t see why they wouldn’t, we have been social distancing for a few years now, especially on the week night November games

For the 10 brain-dead nuts who would be at the games on a December weeknight, there will be plenty of room. They’ll run out of hot dogs, however.

Yea I've been there for cold games in November. December is asking a lot - I'm too old for that.

Lately, it seems like we’ve had colder Novembers than Decembers. Heck, it snowed last Halloween.

Just saw this:

Quote:Every MAC team will play three midweek games to start and then three Saturday games after Thanksgiving, per Bowling Green AD Bob Moosbrugger.

It is great that they will be playing football but it sucks to lose year of eligibility for just 6 games.

(09-26-2020 12:29 PM)StevenNIU Wrote:  It is great that they will be playing football but it sucks to lose year of eligibility for just 6 games.

Playing this year doesn't affect eligibility

https://www.cbssports.com/college-footba...igibility/

(09-26-2020 03:34 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(09-26-2020 12:29 PM)StevenNIU Wrote:  It is great that they will be playing football but it sucks to lose year of eligibility for just 6 games.

Playing this year doesn't affect eligibility

https://www.cbssports.com/college-footba...igibility/

Good to know. Thanks.

(09-26-2020 03:34 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(09-26-2020 12:29 PM)StevenNIU Wrote:  It is great that they will be playing football but it sucks to lose year of eligibility for just 6 games.

Playing this year doesn't affect eligibility

https://www.cbssports.com/college-footba...igibility/

It will be nice that Ross Bowers grandchildren can watch him play here..

This should be a big benefit for this year's freshman class. Can play in 10 games before even starting their 4 years of eligibility. Considering the size and perceived quality of the class that makes for some great anticipation for 3, 4 and 5 years down the road.

(09-26-2020 06:52 PM)TXHuskieJA26 Wrote:  This should be a big benefit for this year's freshman class. Can play in 10 games before even starting their 4 years of eligibility. Considering the size and perceived quality of the class that makes for some great anticipation for 3, 4 and 5 years down the road.

6 games maybe 7, no?

(09-27-2020 02:37 PM)NIUfilmmaker Wrote:  

(09-26-2020 06:52 PM)TXHuskieJA26 Wrote:  This should be a big benefit for this year's freshman class. Can play in 10 games before even starting their 4 years of eligibility. Considering the size and perceived quality of the class that makes for some great anticipation for 3, 4 and 5 years down the road.

6 games maybe 7, no?

Yes, let's hope for 7.

8 games hopefully

(09-26-2020 04:27 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(09-26-2020 03:34 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(09-26-2020 12:29 PM)StevenNIU Wrote:  It is great that they will be playing football but it sucks to lose year of eligibility for just 6 games.

Playing this year doesn't affect eligibility

https://www.cbssports.com/college-footba...igibility/

It will be nice that Ross Bowers grandchildren can watch him play here..

As a fan, would love to see Bowers back in 2021. However, that would be his 7th year of college, I’m guessing he will have wrapped up his Masters program at NIU. Doubtful he stays, if he plays a 7th year probably transfers somewhere else.

(09-28-2020 06:21 AM)HuskieJoe Wrote:  

(09-26-2020 04:27 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(09-26-2020 03:34 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(09-26-2020 12:29 PM)StevenNIU Wrote:  It is great that they will be playing football but it sucks to lose year of eligibility for just 6 games.

Playing this year doesn't affect eligibility

https://www.cbssports.com/college-footba...igibility/

It will be nice that Ross Bowers grandchildren can watch him play here..

As a fan, would love to see Bowers back in 2021. However, that would be his 7th year of college, I’m guessing he will have wrapped up his Masters program at NIU. Doubtful he stays, if he plays a 7th year probably transfers somewhere else.

Time to work on that doctorate?

I think for a lot of the seniors it's going to depend on how this mini-season goes. If some dynamic playmakers emerge at tailback and receiver and the offense starts looking explosive they might be tempted to return for 2021. If the offense is as bad a slog as its been for the last several years then probably not. I expect the defense to be pretty good.

(09-28-2020 08:57 AM)NIU1981 Wrote:  I think for a lot of the seniors it's going to depend on how this mini-season goes. If some dynamic playmakers emerge at tailback and receiver and the offense starts looking explosive they might be tempted to return for 2021. If the offense is as bad a slog as its been for the last several years then probably not. I expect the defense to be pretty good.

I would expect “The Portal” will be a revolving door for many schools when this season comes to an end.