(09-01-2021 08:48 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(08-31-2021 06:54 PM)olddawg Wrote:  

(08-31-2021 05:55 PM)Dukes84 Wrote:  Game notes are up...seems like Billy Atkins has worked himself into the mix at QB. Kyle Adams, a bit surprisingly perhaps, isn't in the competition at the moment. If you listen to the recent podcast with Madia and his local counterpart, Bentley apparently has a pretty big arm.

Also noticed that we are back to Camden Wise doing the kickoffs. We had the Bridgewater transfer Connor Madden doing it last year. My recollection was that Wise had a number of short kickoffs, but that was in 2019 and things may have changed.

Also saw that Van Horse is not listed in the top 4 at RBs. I had thought Coach was trying to utilize him more in space. Guess we'll see if he has a role other than KR.

*****Update- Madia just tweeted that Connor Madden is done for the year.
News: JMU kickoff specialist Connor Madden has a torn ACL and is out for the season, per team SID Chris Brooks.

I think losing Madden is a big loss......that guy could put in deep in the end zone anytime you wanted him too which I would just assume be done, no need to get cute kicking to the corners or trying for the 5 yard line. It is not worth the risk in my opinion. Hopefully Camden Wise has developed more leg strength b/c he could not do that and why we went out and got Madden.

Also surprised not to see Ayamel and Taurus Jones in the 2 deep.

Ayamel has been dealing with health issues, right? I am hoping this is the season we can truly see what he can do.

(09-01-2021 08:48 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(08-31-2021 06:54 PM)olddawg Wrote:  

(08-31-2021 05:55 PM)Dukes84 Wrote:  Game notes are up...seems like Billy Atkins has worked himself into the mix at QB. Kyle Adams, a bit surprisingly perhaps, isn't in the competition at the moment. If you listen to the recent podcast with Madia and his local counterpart, Bentley apparently has a pretty big arm.

Also noticed that we are back to Camden Wise doing the kickoffs. We had the Bridgewater transfer Connor Madden doing it last year. My recollection was that Wise had a number of short kickoffs, but that was in 2019 and things may have changed.

Also saw that Van Horse is not listed in the top 4 at RBs. I had thought Coach was trying to utilize him more in space. Guess we'll see if he has a role other than KR.

*****Update- Madia just tweeted that Connor Madden is done for the year.
News: JMU kickoff specialist Connor Madden has a torn ACL and is out for the season, per team SID Chris Brooks.

I think losing Madden is a big loss......that guy could put in deep in the end zone anytime you wanted him too which I would just assume be done, no need to get cute kicking to the corners or trying for the 5 yard line. It is not worth the risk in my opinion. Hopefully Camden Wise has developed more leg strength b/c he could not do that and why we went out and got Madden.

Also surprised not to see Ayamel and Taurus Jones in the 2 deep.

Pretty crazy that we have 13 R-Sr. in the starting lineup. That is an insane amount of experience for a team to have.

(09-01-2021 09:41 AM)jmu98 Wrote:  

(09-01-2021 08:48 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(08-31-2021 06:54 PM)olddawg Wrote:  

(08-31-2021 05:55 PM)Dukes84 Wrote:  Game notes are up...seems like Billy Atkins has worked himself into the mix at QB. Kyle Adams, a bit surprisingly perhaps, isn't in the competition at the moment. If you listen to the recent podcast with Madia and his local counterpart, Bentley apparently has a pretty big arm.

Also noticed that we are back to Camden Wise doing the kickoffs. We had the Bridgewater transfer Connor Madden doing it last year. My recollection was that Wise had a number of short kickoffs, but that was in 2019 and things may have changed.

Also saw that Van Horse is not listed in the top 4 at RBs. I had thought Coach was trying to utilize him more in space. Guess we'll see if he has a role other than KR.

*****Update- Madia just tweeted that Connor Madden is done for the year.
News: JMU kickoff specialist Connor Madden has a torn ACL and is out for the season, per team SID Chris Brooks.

I think losing Madden is a big loss......that guy could put in deep in the end zone anytime you wanted him too which I would just assume be done, no need to get cute kicking to the corners or trying for the 5 yard line. It is not worth the risk in my opinion. Hopefully Camden Wise has developed more leg strength b/c he could not do that and why we went out and got Madden.

Also surprised not to see Ayamel and Taurus Jones in the 2 deep.

Pretty crazy that we have 13 R-Sr. in the starting lineup. That is an insane amount of experience for a team to have.

Yep - on paper this team is set to roll.

Last year - I was not sure.

This year - I enter the season confident we should be as good as anyone.

It will be interesting to see what BDK or Madia uncovers with other teams.
I'm betting all teams feel like they are loaded with experience due to the super senior rule.
I suspect there are some teams that didn't lose a single starter and may even be returning key starters who didn't play because of injury.

Did JMU lose anyone besides Gillespie and Wilson? That in itself seems to concern Cignetti. Essentially trading down from 2 First Team All CAA lineman to 2 redshirt Freshman having to start on the O-line now even with all-american Fornadel coming back from injury. If they would have stayed, JMU would have no worries there and be deep enough to absorb injuries.

Apples vs apples, if JMU beat W&M on the road by 28 last year, it is reasonable to think that could be in the cards again this year even if W&M returns everyone.
I am very interested to see JMU vs teams they didn't play last year especially if that opponent is loaded with super seniors.
things could get very competitive and decided in the last few minutes.
JMU vs Villanova
JMU at Delaware
JMU at Weber State

these feel like games that JMU could lose even if they play decent. You know opponents are licking their chops to knock off JMU in a year like this when they have loaded rosters. And the games on the road could be the environment to trip up the Dukes.

Villanova - not on the road, but had control of the game vs JMU 2 years ago until Hampton's pick 6 flipped it in the 4th quarter.
Delaware - Danny Rocco badly wants to get where JMU is and embraces the opportunity to dethrone them
Weber St - has had their soul crushed by JMU in the playoffs of 2019 and 2017. Hosting the Dukes at altitude for some revenge.

Even at Richmond could be more interesting. There is no love lost between players - many recruited by both schools. JMU has won 5 in a row and absolutely embarrassed the Ticks 111-16 combined 2018 & 2019. They may just a have a little chip on their shoulder.

With the depth at DL and the secondary that we have this year, we'd have been a handful for anyone outside the Top 30 FBS teams. Those close losses to NC State and WVU might have been reversed w/ fresh bodies to spell the starters in the heat.

(09-01-2021 11:48 AM)Hart Foundation Wrote:  It will be interesting to see what BDK or Madia uncovers with other teams.
I'm betting all teams feel like they are loaded with experience due to the super senior rule.
I suspect there are some teams that didn't lose a single starter and may even be returning key starters who didn't play because of injury.

Did JMU lose anyone besides Gillespie and Wilson? That in itself seems to concern Cignetti. Essentially trading down from 2 First Team All CAA lineman to 2 redshirt Freshman having to start on the O-line now even with all-american Fornadel coming back from injury. If they would have stayed, JMU would have no worries there and be deep enough to absorb injuries.

Apples vs apples, if JMU beat W&M on the road by 28 last year, it is reasonable to think that could be in the cards again this year even if W&M returns everyone.
I am very interested to see JMU vs teams they didn't play last year especially if that opponent is loaded with super seniors.
things could get very competitive and decided in the last few minutes.
JMU vs Villanova
JMU at Delaware
JMU at Weber State

these feel like games that JMU could lose even if they play decent. You know opponents are licking their chops to knock off JMU in a year like this when they have loaded rosters. And the games on the road could be the environment to trip up the Dukes.

Villanova - not on the road, but had control of the game vs JMU 2 years ago until Hampton's pick 6 flipped it in the 4th quarter.
Delaware - Danny Rocco badly wants to get where JMU is and embraces the opportunity to dethrone them
Weber St - has had their soul crushed by JMU in the playoffs of 2019 and 2017. Hosting the Dukes at altitude for some revenge.

Even at Richmond could be more interesting. There is no love lost between players - many recruited by both schools. JMU has won 5 in a row and absolutely embarrassed the Ticks 111-16 combined 2018 & 2019. They may just a have a little chip on their shoulder.

Granted did not look it up.....but I don't think I would say Villanova had control of the game. I think JMU was still ahead when Hampton made that play.

Everyone gives Villanova as well as UNH way too much credit. When is the last time either really did anything of significance. Both get to use the injury excuse to no end.

(09-01-2021 01:00 PM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(09-01-2021 11:48 AM)Hart Foundation Wrote:  It will be interesting to see what BDK or Madia uncovers with other teams.
I'm betting all teams feel like they are loaded with experience due to the super senior rule.
I suspect there are some teams that didn't lose a single starter and may even be returning key starters who didn't play because of injury.

Did JMU lose anyone besides Gillespie and Wilson? That in itself seems to concern Cignetti. Essentially trading down from 2 First Team All CAA lineman to 2 redshirt Freshman having to start on the O-line now even with all-american Fornadel coming back from injury. If they would have stayed, JMU would have no worries there and be deep enough to absorb injuries.

Apples vs apples, if JMU beat W&M on the road by 28 last year, it is reasonable to think that could be in the cards again this year even if W&M returns everyone.
I am very interested to see JMU vs teams they didn't play last year especially if that opponent is loaded with super seniors.
things could get very competitive and decided in the last few minutes.
JMU vs Villanova
JMU at Delaware
JMU at Weber State

these feel like games that JMU could lose even if they play decent. You know opponents are licking their chops to knock off JMU in a year like this when they have loaded rosters. And the games on the road could be the environment to trip up the Dukes.

Villanova - not on the road, but had control of the game vs JMU 2 years ago until Hampton's pick 6 flipped it in the 4th quarter.
Delaware - Danny Rocco badly wants to get where JMU is and embraces the opportunity to dethrone them
Weber St - has had their soul crushed by JMU in the playoffs of 2019 and 2017. Hosting the Dukes at altitude for some revenge.

Even at Richmond could be more interesting. There is no love lost between players - many recruited by both schools. JMU has won 5 in a row and absolutely embarrassed the Ticks 111-16 combined 2018 & 2019. They may just a have a little chip on their shoulder.

Granted did not look it up.....but I don't think I would say Villanova had control of the game. I think JMU was still ahead when Hampton made that play.

Everyone gives Villanova as well as UNH way too much credit. When is the last time either really did anything of significance. Both get to use the injury excuse to no end.

I remember it as a game that felt like we were on the way to a loss all game long so looked up the play by play. JMU was down 24-17 early in the 4th quarter when Daka forced a fumble for JMU to take over on the Villanova 39. JMU scored on that drive to tie the game at 24, the next drive Hampton had the pick six to go up 31-24. Then Villanova stalled out at the JMU 12 and missed a 29-yard field goal before JMU's next drive ended up with a Palmer 69-yard TD to go up 38-24. Villanova threw two more picks before the end of the game.

First three quarters were a struggle, then a dominant and turnover/mistake filled fourth quarter got us the W. This was right after the Stony Brook OT win. Seemed to me like a matter of everyone being fired up to get a shot at JMU while it's tough for JMU to get fired up for these regular season CAA games until it starts to look bad more than it was a matter of Villanova(or Stony Brook) being as good as JMU. Also was an afternoon game which can be pretty helpful to the road team at times imo.

(08-18-2021 03:36 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(08-15-2021 07:06 PM)Hart Foundation Wrote:  BDK - are you going to give us a season preview? This year should see a shrinking of the gap between the bottom and top in college football. The one year super senior rule has most teams returning almost all key players. I.e. everyone in the CAA except Towson has their starting QB back.
I imagine returning starters will be at an all time high for every team and with that the quality of play should be much better across the board this year.

Only 13 days away from college football

Hart- Next week. Could put here or start a new ‘CAA preview’ thread.

I agree. And too bad don’t have Louisville (or UNC) this season as opposed to next. This might not be the most talented JMU team ever, but will be the deepest..[/b]

Damn it you had to ask. Might not have done one if you hadn’t.

New presidential guidance

https://www.whitehouse.gov/covidplan/

"The President’s plan calls on entertainment venues like sports arenas, large concert halls, and other venues where large groups of people gather to require that their patrons be vaccinated or show a negative test for entry."

This is all probably coming down the line for JMU. Does JMU receive considerable federal funding? Id imagine that is the stick the federal government will do to mandate this.

I'd guess all the schools in VA would follow the mandate. Texas and Florida - who knows?

(09-09-2021 03:11 PM)Centdukesfan Wrote:  New presidential guidance

https://www.whitehouse.gov/covidplan/

"The President’s plan calls on entertainment venues like sports arenas, large concert halls, and other venues where large groups of people gather to require that their patrons be vaccinated or show a negative test for entry."

This is all probably coming down the line for JMU. Does JMU receive considerable federal funding? Id imagine that is the stick the federal government will do to mandate this.

JMU currently requires masking at all indoor events already....it's prominently displayed on the masthead of jmusports.com. I have a hard time believing JMU will be able to or even try to enforce this at BFS or among people tailgating. It's also guidance and not an enforceable mandate. I don't think this really changes much for football games (yet).

(09-09-2021 03:32 PM)All Dukes_All Day Wrote:  

(09-09-2021 03:11 PM)Centdukesfan Wrote:  New presidential guidance

https://www.whitehouse.gov/covidplan/

"The President’s plan calls on entertainment venues like sports arenas, large concert halls, and other venues where large groups of people gather to require that their patrons be vaccinated or show a negative test for entry."

This is all probably coming down the line for JMU. Does JMU receive considerable federal funding? Id imagine that is the stick the federal government will do to mandate this.

JMU currently requires masking at all indoor events already....it's prominently displayed on the masthead of jmusports.com. I have a hard time believing JMU will be able to or even try to enforce this at BFS or among people tailgating. It's also guidance and not an enforceable mandate. I don't think this really changes much for football games (yet).

It will be like this spring when Rangers were first team to open full capacity and the ushers hold up mask signs were the only people in the whole stadium actually wearing masks.

(09-09-2021 03:32 PM)All Dukes_All Day Wrote:  

(09-09-2021 03:11 PM)Centdukesfan Wrote:  New presidential guidance

https://www.whitehouse.gov/covidplan/

"The President’s plan calls on entertainment venues like sports arenas, large concert halls, and other venues where large groups of people gather to require that their patrons be vaccinated or show a negative test for entry."

This is all probably coming down the line for JMU. Does JMU receive considerable federal funding? Id imagine that is the stick the federal government will do to mandate this.

JMU currently requires masking at all indoor events already....it's prominently displayed on the masthead of jmusports.com. I have a hard time believing JMU will be able to or even try to enforce this at BFS or among people tailgating. It's also guidance and not an enforceable mandate. I don't think this really changes much for football games (yet).

Uhhhh. I was in the Club section for Morehead and barely anyone was wearing masks.

The order has nothing to do with masks. It has to do with testing or showing proof of vaccination

(09-09-2021 03:53 PM)14SemesterDuke Wrote:  

(09-09-2021 03:32 PM)All Dukes_All Day Wrote:  

(09-09-2021 03:11 PM)Centdukesfan Wrote:  New presidential guidance

https://www.whitehouse.gov/covidplan/

"The President’s plan calls on entertainment venues like sports arenas, large concert halls, and other venues where large groups of people gather to require that their patrons be vaccinated or show a negative test for entry."

This is all probably coming down the line for JMU. Does JMU receive considerable federal funding? Id imagine that is the stick the federal government will do to mandate this.

JMU currently requires masking at all indoor events already....it's prominently displayed on the masthead of jmusports.com. I have a hard time believing JMU will be able to or even try to enforce this at BFS or among people tailgating. It's also guidance and not an enforceable mandate. I don't think this really changes much for football games (yet).

Uhhhh. I was in the Club section for Morehead and barely anyone was wearing masks.

I heard this from a club holder too. Don't make the rule if you're not going to enforce it. Have it or don't, but don't issue the rule then not stand by it.

(09-14-2021 10:32 AM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  

(09-09-2021 03:53 PM)14SemesterDuke Wrote:  

(09-09-2021 03:32 PM)All Dukes_All Day Wrote:  

(09-09-2021 03:11 PM)Centdukesfan Wrote:  New presidential guidance

https://www.whitehouse.gov/covidplan/

"The President’s plan calls on entertainment venues like sports arenas, large concert halls, and other venues where large groups of people gather to require that their patrons be vaccinated or show a negative test for entry."

This is all probably coming down the line for JMU. Does JMU receive considerable federal funding? Id imagine that is the stick the federal government will do to mandate this.

JMU currently requires masking at all indoor events already....it's prominently displayed on the masthead of jmusports.com. I have a hard time believing JMU will be able to or even try to enforce this at BFS or among people tailgating. It's also guidance and not an enforceable mandate. I don't think this really changes much for football games (yet).

Uhhhh. I was in the Club section for Morehead and barely anyone was wearing masks.

I heard this from a club holder too. Don't make the rule if you're not going to enforce it. Have it or don't, but don't issue the rule then not stand by it.

Agree 1000%.

But sorta what I figured.....are you really going to hassle the folks donating and spending the most for tickets. I know I would not. I would recommend and make it optional thereby everyone is responsible for themselves.