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bushwack
April-22nd-2011, 02:36 PM
With ODU's Spring Game being tomorrow and this being ODU's first year as a football member in the CAA, I figured I would create a thread dedicated to CAA football, and give us ES CAA fans a place to banter and talk smack with one another.

CAA football is quite different from basketball in that the teams 11 teams that currently make up the CAA football conference are:
Delaware
JMU
Maine
UMass
New Hampshire
ODU
Rhode Island
Richmond
Towson
Villanova
W&M

For those of you who have not already heard this will be the last season that UMass will be in the CAA for football. Starting next year they will be moving up to the FBS level and will be a member of the MAC.

Also, there had been rumors circulating for months on whether Villanova had an invite to join the Big East, and supposedly they were going to make a decision on April 12th; however, it appears as if they did not have an invitation, but I still believe it's only a matter of a few years (2-3) before Villanova will be playing football in the Big East.

The CAA football conference has been labeled the "SEC of the FCS" since the CAA has several teams who are capable of winning the National Championship year in and year out. Here's to another great season, and I'm glad that ODU Football now has a conference to call home, even if that home is the toughest conference in the FCS.
Heisenberg
April-22nd-2011, 02:40 PM
I just hope JMU doesn't have another incredibly disappointing season. Last season was just awful . . .
The Evil Genius
April-22nd-2011, 02:41 PM
I just hope JMU doesn't have another incredibly disappointing season. Last season was just awful . . .

You won your Super Bowl though.

:)
bushwack
April-22nd-2011, 02:46 PM
You won your Super Bowl though.

:)

I know the 2nd half of the season wasn't very good, but beating VT last year still had to make it a good year for JMU.

Plus JMU will be unveiling their new upgraded 25,000 seat stadium, just another step setting up the process of moving up the FBS level.
Old Dominion Monarch 06
April-22nd-2011, 04:05 PM
Lemme get like......3 conference wins aight word
bushwack
April-22nd-2011, 09:09 PM
Lemme get like......3 conference wins aight word

I believe we should start out 3-0 with games vs. Campbell, @ Georgia St., and vs. Hampton. Then if we can get 3 conference wins I'd be ecstatic, and if we get more than 3 wins then I would be absolutely giddy.
Reic
April-22nd-2011, 10:13 PM
Our roster is shaping up to be beast this year, with a few years in the conference we will be a monster
Slacky McSlackAss
April-22nd-2011, 10:19 PM
Go Mason!!!!...oh wait :(
bushwack
April-22nd-2011, 10:27 PM
Our roster is shaping up to be beast this year, with a few years in the conference we will be a monster

Even though he frustrates the hell out of me at times with his accuracy, I'm glad we have DeMarco as QB for our 1st year in the CAA, even if it is only for one year.
bushwack
April-24th-2011, 01:59 PM
ODU's defense dominated the offense in the spring game yesterday winning 42-3.

http://www.odusports.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/042311aaa.html

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/odu-defense-dominates-spring-game

A bit of bad news for ODU on Friday, when DE Andrew Turner ruptured his left Achilles tendon during a mini-workout and is expected to miss 5-6 months.

Also, the Oyster Bowl will be making a comeback to Foreman Field this fall when JMU comes to town to take on ODU. The Oyster Bowl had been played at Foreman Field from 1946-95.
MattFancy
April-24th-2011, 07:55 PM
No expectations at all for Towson. We do play at Maryland this year so that should be fun
bushwack
April-24th-2011, 08:17 PM
No expectations at all for Towson. We do play at Maryland this year so that should be fun

No offense, but has Towson ever had any expectations since the CAA formed its football conference?
MattFancy
April-25th-2011, 07:09 AM
No offense, but has Towson ever had any expectations since the CAA formed its football conference?

Not really lol. When I was there my sophmore year, we were ranked in the Top 25 for one point, but since then, its been all downhill.
bushwack
April-25th-2011, 04:19 PM
Not really lol. When I was there my sophmore year, we were ranked in the Top 25 for one point, but since then, its been all downhill.

At least you all have football though, and like you said you all do play against Maryland this year. It could be worse, you could have no football team, and sitting around just waiting for basketball to begin.

Also, if Towson ever wanted to move up and become Div 1 (FBS level) entirely, they have the most needed piece a football team, while they need to become successful, who knows that could very well happen 5-10 years down the road. Football drives conference realignment, and Towson still has the asset it needs if they ever want to move to the next level.

Plus, if Towson can turn their football program around they won't be left in the dark when the CAA either moves up to the FBS level or falls by the waste side, when several schools (ODU, JMU, UD, and possibly W&M) leave for BCS conferences in the years to come.
bushwack
June-29th-2011, 02:09 PM
I know I'm a few days late with the news, and I'm sure it's already been posted in the other college football thread, but JMU will be playing WVU on September 15th, 2012 at FedEx Field.

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/201106260119

This is a huge step for JMU, to get a FBS power team, to agree to play on a neutral field with an FCS team. Hopefully JMU does well and this continues to open doors for the other CAA football teams in the future in trying to get FBS teams to take them seriously and schedule either neutral site games or home & home series.

Edit: On a later side note, it was announced back in April that UMass will be leaving the CAA to go to the MAC. This upcoming season will be the last for UMass in the CAA for football.
Old Dominion Monarch 06
July-30th-2011, 09:57 AM
bumping this. it's about that time gentlemen! CAA media day the other day. Old dominion picked to finish second to last. No surprise there.

PS. No vcu fans allowed in this thread! keep the dream alive, though! hahahaha...
bushwack
August-4th-2011, 10:03 AM
bumping this. it's about that time gentlemen! CAA media day the other day. Old dominion picked to finish second to last. No surprise there.

PS. No vcu fans allowed in this thread! keep the dream alive, though! hahahaha...

Don't forget about Mason fans as well.

Anyways, only 30 days until the first game!

Here's a list of the preseason rankings for this upcoming year:

http://www.collegesportingnews.com/content.php?500-2011-FCS-Consolidated-Preseason-Ranking

CAA teams:
#2 William & Mary
#6 Delaware
#11 New Hampshire
#14 Richmond
#18 James Madison
#19 Villanova
#23 UMass

Once again it appears as if the CAA will be the class of the FCS. 7 out of 11 teams are ranked in the top 25 in preseason, and it's going to be another murder's row in CAA play this upcoming season.

As for ODU being picked 10th out of 11 schools, I wouldn't be surprised to see ODU upset a team or 2 in the CAA and finish more around 8th in their first season in the league.
GameWinner
August-4th-2011, 10:09 AM
As a W&M student I have to hype my team right here!

We ended last season ranked pretty high, ending #10 due to a poor playoff showing. We were ranking #1 at times with a QB carousel and our star RB hurt. This year we'll have some stability at QB, probably with Mike Paulus (Yes, that is Greg Paulus's brother and former UNC QB) and our RB, Jon Grimes will be healthy again. Expect big things. Our defense is always stout and we run a solid prostyle offense. Some pre-season polls have us at #1. We'll probably lose a couple games cause our schedule is so hard with our conference. We play UVA at UVA for our first game...we beat them 2 years ago in C-Ville pretty nicely, 26-14. I hope for a repeat of that.
bushwack
August-4th-2011, 10:13 AM
As a W&M student I have to hype my team right here!

We ended last season ranked pretty high, ending #10 due to a poor playoff showing. We were ranking #1 at times with a QB carousel and our star RB hurt. This year we'll have some stability at QB, probably with Mike Paulus (Yes, that is Greg Paulus's brother and former UNC QB) and our RB, Jon Grimes will be healthy again. Expect big things. Our defense is always stout and we run a solid prostyle offense. Some pre-season polls have us at #1. We'll probably lose a couple games cause our schedule is so hard with our conference. We play UVA at UVA for our first game...we beat them 2 years ago in C-Ville pretty nicely, 26-14. I hope for a repeat of that.

It's definitely going to be tougher for W&M to go up to Charlottesville and beat UVA like they did 2 years ago. If anything, beating them 2 years ago, you all got their full attention, and Mike London will make sure his team is ready to play. With that said, I still believe W&M has the talent to go up there, and I refuse to say upset UVA, because it wouldn't be an upset if W&M won this game on Sept. 3rd. Both teams are pretty even, and I would give W&M the edge based on their QB and RB compared to UVA's QB and RB.
MattFancy
August-4th-2011, 10:37 AM
Towson gets LSU next year. We're stepping up to the big leagues!
GameWinner
August-4th-2011, 01:00 PM
It's definitely going to be tougher for W&M to go up to Charlottesville and beat UVA like they did 2 years ago. If anything, beating them 2 years ago, you all got their full attention, and Mike London will make sure his team is ready to play. With that said, I still believe W&M has the talent to go up there, and I refuse to say upset UVA, because it wouldn't be an upset if W&M won this game on Sept. 3rd. Both teams are pretty even, and I would give W&M the edge based on their QB and RB compared to UVA's QB and RB.

I think we will both be better than 09. We're getting better recruits in the 'burg as well. It'll be a good game. One I think W&M can pull out esp since it'll be UVA's QB's first game starting, no matter who it is.
Catatonic
August-4th-2011, 01:07 PM
Meh, gave up my 4 ODU season tickets this year. That stadium is so cramped it was miserable. I know, I know, what can you expect from small school college football. But the increase in ticket prices combined with the thought of 7 home games sitting on a grooved metal bleacher for 3.5 hours was more than I could take. However, I still say "GO BIG BLUE!"
bushwack
August-4th-2011, 01:26 PM
Meh, gave up my 4 ODU season tickets this year. That stadium is so cramped it was miserable. I know, I know, what can you expect from small school college football. But the increase in ticket prices combined with the thought of 7 home games sitting on a grooved metal bleacher for 3.5 hours was more than I could take. However, I still say "GO BIG BLUE!"

I'd rather be at a game that is packed and has a great atmosphere like ODU does, instead of going to a game at Villanova who can't get fans to show up even during their national title run in '09.
bushwack
August-29th-2011, 08:59 AM
The season kicks off in only 3 days!

Match ups for CAA teams for Week 1:
JMU @ UNC 3:30 p.m. (9/3/11)
Delaware @ Navy 3:30 p.m. (9/3/11)
Bryant University @ Maine 5 p.m. (9/3/11)
W&M @ UVA 6 p.m. (9/3/11)
Campbell @ ODU 6 p.m. (9/3/11)
Morgan St. @ Towson 7 p.m. (9/3/11)
Richmond @ Duke 7 p.m. (9/3/11)
Villanova @ Temple 7 p.m. (9/1/11)
New Hampshire @ Toledo 7 p.m. (9/1/11)
UMass @ Holy Cross 8 p.m. (9/1/11)
bushwack
September-1st-2011, 10:31 PM
Not a great start for the CAA tonight. 3 teams in action and went 1-2:

Temple 42 vs. Villanova 7 (0-1)
Toledo 58 vs. New Hampshire 22 (0-2)
UMass 24 vs. Holy Cross 16 (1-2)
bushwack
September-3rd-2011, 10:21 AM
Finally, game day has arrived! Now only 6.5 hours until ODU kicks off it's first season in the CAA. Now while we still have 3 games to play before we open up CAA play, it's still nice to say that we play in the toughest FCS conference in the nation.

Let's go Monarchs and destroy the Camels!
thebluefood
September-3rd-2011, 12:28 PM
Just wanted to come in here and offer my support for the finest school in the Commonwealth.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT_GPKrTFIihjtXr4_fwje0yzoElewhF LjYaoIQPfwjM126LaTQrA
Goooooooo Tribe!
bushwack
September-3rd-2011, 12:57 PM
If W&M wins tonight, it won't be an upset like it was 2 years ago.

Let's go W&M! And the rest of the CAA teams including JMU taking on UNC.
Spaceman Spiff
September-3rd-2011, 01:07 PM
**** you, Fairfax. Let Mason have a team.
bushwack
September-3rd-2011, 09:38 PM
Well today wasn't a very good day for the CAA outside of Richmond upsetting Duke (if you want to call that an upset), and ODU & Towson beating up on lesser opponents in Campbell and Morgan State.

Results from today's CAA games are:

UNC 42 vs. JMU 10
UVA 40 vs. UVA 3 (very disappointed in this result, I thought W&M could win, but didn't think they'd get their doors blown off)
Navy 40 vs. Delaware 17
Maine 28 vs. Bryant U 13
Richmond 23 vs. Duke 21
Towson 42 vs. Morgan St. 3
ODU 41 vs. Campbell 14

For this week the CAA finished 5-5, but the high ranked teams were throttled by FBS teams.
Dukes and Skins
September-4th-2011, 06:28 PM
Wasn't that good of a game from JMU yesterday, not a lot of us expected to win, but more so expected to keep it close. One big positive though was Thorpe playing well and our new LT AJ Scott playing well against a guy who's expected to be a top 10 pick.

It'll be interesting to watch JMU though this year with Matthews calling the plays
thebluefood
September-4th-2011, 07:15 PM
That could've gone a lot better for the Tribe.
bushwack
September-4th-2011, 07:40 PM
That could've gone a lot better for the Tribe.

The worst part of the game for W&M was the fact that they didn't cross the 50-yard line until 8 minutes were left in the game. That's just sad.
thebluefood
September-4th-2011, 07:43 PM
The worst part of the game for W&M was the fact that they didn't cross the 50-yard line until 8 minutes were left in the game. That's just sad.

Absolutely pathetic. I expect more from them. They're a good FCS school and should've been able to keep it close against a low-tier ACC school like UVA.

Sidenote: I wonder how Jefferson would've felt about this rivalry between W&M (his Alma Mater) and UVA (his creation). I guess he'd have to switch sides at the half or something.
bushwack
September-4th-2011, 09:22 PM
I wouldn't be calling UVA a low-tier ACC school. Mike London definitely has them going in the right direction, and don't be surprised if they surprise a few teams this year, and compete for an ACC crown within 3 years.
Dukes and Skins
September-4th-2011, 10:43 PM
I wouldn't be calling UVA a low-tier ACC school. Mike London definitely has them going in the right direction, and don't be surprised if they surprise a few teams this year, and compete for an ACC crown within 3 years.

If he keeps pulling in 4 star recruits left and right, he has a chance to. All about the coaching now once he gets them on campus
bushwack
September-8th-2011, 02:06 PM
Games for Week 2:

ODU @ Georgia St. (will be in the CAA next season) 12:00 p.m.
New Hampshire @ Lehigh 12:30 p.m.
Maine @ Pittsburgh 1:00 p.m.
W&M @ VMI 1:30 p.m.
Rhode Island @ Syracuse 4:30 p.m.
West Chester @ Delaware 6:00 p.m.
Central Connecticut St. @ JMU 6:00 p.m.
Wagner @ Richmond 6:00 p.m.
Villanova @ Towson 7:00 p.m.
UMass has a bye this week

Current CAA Standings:
Maine (1-0, 0-0)
UMass (1-0, 0-0)
ODU (1-0, 0-0)
Richmond (1-0, 0-0)
Towson (1-0, 0-0)
Rhode Island (0-0, 0-0)
Delaware (0-1, 0-0)
JMU (0-1, 0-0)
New Hampshire (0-1, 0-0)
Villanova (0-1, 0-0)
W&M (0-1, 0-0)
Heisenberg
September-8th-2011, 02:07 PM
Heading to JMU on Saturday to see the new stadium.

Hope the weather holds out - tired of the rain.
bushwack
September-8th-2011, 02:33 PM
Heading to JMU on Saturday to see the new stadium.

Hope the weather holds out - tired of the rain.

I clicked on the conversation on ESPN for the JMU game, and under the forecast it said Thunderstorms for Saturday.
Dukes and Skins
September-10th-2011, 08:59 AM
I clicked on the conversation on ESPN for the JMU game, and under the forecast it said Thunderstorms for Saturday.

Weather should be ok today for the most part with maybe a bit of rain here or there
Reic
September-10th-2011, 12:16 PM
ODU is playing sloppy. only 24 passing yards for DeMarco in the first half so far.. disgusting
HoustonSkin
September-10th-2011, 12:18 PM
What does Fairfax have to do with Mason not having a team?

BTW, do they still have a club team? I was a charter member of the Football Club at Mason and played the first two seasons. Good times. We didn't win many games those first two years, but we had some quality coaches and players and went toe-to-toe with other established JuCo and smaller school programs. A group of plaers and coaches gathered bleachers from surrounding Fairfax parks, put them around the Rugby field, and striped the field the morning before our first Homecoming Game. We went on to win that night.
Hailskinz1991
September-10th-2011, 08:27 PM
Towson is up on Villanova!!!!!!!! Legs go Tow-son!!!!

---------- Post added September-10th-2011 at 09:29 PM ----------

31-10 now midway through th 4th!!!! Would be an epic win for Towson!!!!
rictus58
September-10th-2011, 09:06 PM
Go Tigers!!
bushwack
September-10th-2011, 09:12 PM
Week 2 Results:

ODU 40 vs. Ga. State 17 (Only 11,000 fans show up for this "rivalry" game, and GSU is ready for the FBS. GSU fans are a joke.) (1-0)
New Hampshire 48 vs. Lehigh 41 (OT) (2-0)
Pittsburgh 35 vs. Maine 29 (2-1)
W&M 24 vs. VMI 7 (3-1)
Syracuse 24 vs. Rhode Island 14 (3-2)
Delaware 28 vs. West Chester 17 (4-2)
JMU 14 vs. Central Conn. St. 9 (5-2)
Richmond 21 vs. Wagner 6 (6-2)
Towson 31 vs. Villanova 10 (7-3) (Huge win for Towson tonight, and it appears as if Villanova is in a free fall, and so much for them being ready to go the Big East in football).
Dukes and Skins
September-10th-2011, 09:33 PM
JMU got a little lucky today. We rushed the ball well (300+ yards IIRC) but couldn't capitalize and score TD's

Will be interesting to watch next week vs Liberty
Hailskinz1991
September-10th-2011, 10:09 PM
I already have my tickets to Towson vs Maryland game! It's a Civil war!!!!
Heisenberg
September-11th-2011, 12:04 AM
JMU got a little lucky today. We rushed the ball well (300+ yards IIRC) but couldn't capitalize and score TD's

Will be interesting to watch next week vs Liberty


We'll get crushed if we played like we did today.

Just got home from the game - so frustrated and it seems like this will be a repeat of last year (minus the Tech win).

Something with the offense needs to change - we don't have Rodney Landers anymore and it is the most boring offensive scheme I've ever seen. Ugh.
RichmondRedskin88
September-14th-2011, 05:53 PM
I still wonder when VCU will get football. Its not a matter of if but when. My guess would be in the next 5-10 years. Maybe earlier considering the way the president is pushing it plus the money pouring in from new donors and the Final 4. Not to mention how bad ass would it be on Saturday afternoon/evening with VCU and ODU tailgating before another epic face off?
bushwack
September-14th-2011, 09:22 PM
I still wonder when VCU will get football. Its not a matter of if but when. My guess would be in the next 5-10 years. Maybe earlier considering the way the president is pushing it plus the money pouring in from new donors and the Final 4. Not to mention how bad ass would it be on Saturday afternoon/evening with VCU and ODU tailgating before another epic face off?

If you believe that VCU will have a football team on the field in 5-10 years, then you're kidding yourself.

VCU has nowhere near the endowment they need from alumni/fans, also VCU has no stadium to play in. Not to mention VCU has shown by their actions that they are concentrating on basketball by giving Smart a $1.2 million annually in base pay. Football is not in the immediate plans.

In this economy VCU can't afford to build a stadium, or reconstruct a stadium off campus. They would need at least $50 million (what it cost ODU, and we had a stadium already in tact on campus), and my guess would be more like $75 million to start up a football program, and there's no way VCU alumni/fans are able to gather that amount of money so they can have football.

For now you and other VCU fans can have fun sitting inside an empty Siegel Center on Saturdays while ODU fans enjoy football games at Foreman Field.
RichmondRedskin88
September-14th-2011, 09:40 PM
If you believe that VCU will have a football team on the field in 5-10 years, then you're kidding yourself.

VCU has nowhere near the endowment they need from alumni/fans, also VCU has no stadium to play in. Not to mention VCU has shown by their actions that they are concentrating on basketball by giving Smart a $1.2 million annually in base pay. Football is not in the immediate plans.

In this economy VCU can't afford to build a stadium, or reconstruct a stadium off campus. They would need at least $50 million (what it cost ODU, and we had a stadium already in tact on campus), and my guess would be more like $75 million to start up a football program, and there's no way VCU alumni/fans are able to gather that amount of money so they can have football.

For now you and other VCU fans can have fun sitting inside an empty Siegel Center on Saturdays while ODU fans enjoy football games at Foreman Field.

In the opinion of clearly unbiased ODU fan lol. First, VCU has a lot more money than you think it does. Second, our alumni numbers are rising fast. Third, who said building a new stadium? There's a stadium down the street from us that would just need some renovating and reconfiguring. In case you didn't know taking something old and making it new is VCU's specialty. Fourth, the new president is a football guy and he's pushing hard. Fifth, students are pushing harder than ever. The club football team had almost 500 VCU fans show up a high school football stadium to cheer them on. I repeat our CLUB football team.

also, You mean the Siegel Center that is having its new luxury suites put in along with our New Final Four banner?
bushwack
September-14th-2011, 09:57 PM
If you believe that VCU will be playing football in 5-10 years, then you can continue to be delusional because it's not happening.

Do I believe VCU will have football one day? Of course, but it won't be anytime soon.

Until then have fun staring up at your Final Four banner on Saturday's, and I'll enjoy tailgating and watching ODU play in the SEC of the FCS.

---------- Post added September-14th-2011 at 11:22 PM ----------

Also, RR88 there's no need for you to post in here. We all know you are a VCU fan, and VCU does not have a football team, but I look forward to our heated debates come basketball season.

As for Week 2 standings for the CAA:
Towson (2-0, 1-0) Who would have thought Towson would be atop of the standings
ODU (2-0, 0-0)
Richmond (2-0, 0-0)
UMass (1-0, 0-0)
Delaware (1-1, 0-0)
JMU (1-1, 0-0)
Maine (1-1, 0-0)
New Hampshire (1-1, 0-0)
W&M (1-1, 0-0)
Rhode Island (0-1, 0-0)
Villanova (0-2, 0-1)
RichmondRedskin88
September-14th-2011, 10:49 PM
If you believe that VCU will be playing football in 5-10 years, then you can continue to be delusional because it's not happening.

Do I believe VCU will have football one day? Of course, but it won't be anytime soon.

Until then have fun staring up at your Final Four banner on Saturday's, and I'll enjoy tailgating and watching ODU play in the SEC of the FCS.

---------- Post added September-14th-2011 at 11:22 PM ----------

Also, RR88 there's no need for you to post in here. We all know you are a VCU fan, and VCU does not have a football team, but I look forward to our heated debates come basketball season.

As for Week 2 standings for the CAA:
Towson (2-0, 1-0) Who would have thought Towson would be atop of the standings
ODU (2-0, 0-0)
Richmond (2-0, 0-0)
UMass (1-0, 0-0)
Delaware (1-1, 0-0)
JMU (1-1, 0-0)
Maine (1-1, 0-0)
New Hampshire (1-1, 0-0)
W&M (1-1, 0-0)
Rhode Island (0-1, 0-0)
Villanova (0-2, 0-1)

For second there I thought you were gonna say watch ODU play in the SEC. I was about to say, "I'm delusional?" Then again I've already heard ODU fans I've talked to "deciding" where they believe they should be in FBS in a couple of years. For now I believe the only ones who are well smoking something are GSU fans because they think they can jump right to FBS. Last game I heard they got about 5,000 fans in the Dome.

Also, its CAA related. I have every right to post here unless you turn into the thread police aka ACW lol. Oh wait he's grammar police. Sorry ACW lol
bushwack
September-15th-2011, 08:37 AM
Week 3 Schedule:
Monmouth @ Villanova 3:30 p.m.
Hampton @ ODU 6:00 p.m.
Delaware St. @ Delaware 6:00 p.m.
VMI @ Richmond 6:00 p.m.
Maine @ Albany 6:00 p.m.
Rhode Island @ UMass 6:00 p.m.
JMU @ Liberty 7:00 p.m. (Game of the week out of the CAA teams)
New Haven @ W&M 7:00 p.m.

*Towson & New Hampshire are both off this week
MattFancy
September-15th-2011, 08:43 AM
Towson off to a start!!! Homecoming next week against Colgate and then the big showdown at College Park!
bushwack
September-15th-2011, 08:53 AM
Towson off to a start!!! Homecoming next week against Colgate and then the big showdown at College Park!

I'm actually looking forward to the Towson game at ODU on October 15th with the way they're playing. I knew the game would be somewhat of a challenge, since every CAA game will be tough, but now it looks like ODU is in for a true test with Towson.
rictus58
September-15th-2011, 09:12 AM
Towson off to a start!!! Homecoming next week against Colgate and then the big showdown at College Park!

We'll soon have 300% more wins than last year. How many other schools can claim such an awesome turn-around? :)
MattFancy
September-15th-2011, 09:23 AM
Towson's offense has been great so far. I know its early and Morgan St doesn't really count, but 73 points in 2 games is very good. Plus only allowing 13 is great too.
Dukes and Skins
September-15th-2011, 10:57 AM
Gonna be heading down to the JMU Liberty game. Should be a great atmosphere between two teams who both need this win
bushwack
September-17th-2011, 09:10 PM
Week 3 Results:

Monmouth 20 vs. Villanova 9 (0-3, 0-1)
ODU 45 vs. Hampon 42 (3-0, 0-0)
Delaware 45 vs. Delaware St. 0 (2-1, 0-0)
Richmond 34 vs. VMI 19 (3-0, 0-0)
Maine 31 vs. Albany 15 (2-1, 0-0)
UMass 36 (2-0, 1-0) vs. Rhode Island 27 (0-2, 0-1)
JMU 27 vs. Liberty (2-1, 0-0)
W&M 13 vs. New Haven 10 (2-1, 0-0)

CAA for Week 3: 7-2
Heisenberg
September-20th-2011, 10:18 AM
The Harrisonburg newspaper reported that JMU Athletic Director Jeff Bourne has said that JMU could go 1A as soon as "18-24 months".

This is a complete 180 from his normal conservative - "we have no intention of moving up anytime soon", which makes me think something may already be in the works as a result of all of these other conference realignments.
Dukes and Skins
September-20th-2011, 10:28 AM
The Harrisonburg newspaper reported that JMU Athletic Director Jeff Bourne has said that JMU could go 1A as soon as "18-24 months".

This is a complete 180 from his normal conservative - "we have no intention of moving up anytime soon", which makes me think something may already be in the works as a result of all of these other conference realignments.


Saw it this morning as well and was shocked by it! Always knew at some point we were going to move up but didnt think it would be announced this soon if all is true
bushwack
September-20th-2011, 10:34 AM
The Harrisonburg newspaper reported that JMU Athletic Director Jeff Bourne has said that JMU could go 1A as soon as "18-24 months".

This is a complete 180 from his normal conservative - "we have no intention of moving up anytime soon", which makes me think something may already be in the works as a result of all of these other conference realignments.

I can't say I'm surprised, especially with the all of the chaos going on with the BCS conferences, I'm not surprised to see JMU being a candidate to move up to 1-A very soon. I could see them joining either C-USA or the MAC. I think C-USA makes more sense. I can't see them getting an invite to the ACC or Big East, assuming there's a Big East when all the dust settles.
Heisenberg
September-20th-2011, 10:36 AM
Crossing my fingers that it ends up being true and that we end up in a conference with some relatively known teams - like ECU and Marshall, and perhaps some Big East castoffs that don't make the cut for the new Big East/Big 12 superconference that sounds likely.
bushwack
September-20th-2011, 12:33 PM
I saw the article/thread you saw over at the Zone and it really doesn't talk about JMU moving up, it's more of forming a new conference comprised of lower level 1-A schools, and upper level 1-AA schools. The schools included in the article are JMU, Appalachian St., Delaware, Marshall, Ohio University, and ODU.

I read where it said the CAA wouldn't be reformed to fit all of these schools in because 1-A wants to have schools that play football, which means VCU, Mason, Hofstra, Northeastern, UNC-W, and Drexel are SOL.

The journalist also states he believes schools like Richmond and W&M would remain at the 1-AA level.
bushwack
September-24th-2011, 08:42 AM
Week 4 Schedule:

ODU @ Delaware 12:00 PM (ODU's first game as a CAA member vs. another CAA member)
UMass @ Boston College 1:00 PM
Fordham @ Rhode Island 1:00 PM
New Hampshire @ Richmond 3:30 PM
Colgate @ Towson 7:00 PM
Penn @ Villanova 7:00 PM
JMU @ W&M 7:00 PM
Reic
September-24th-2011, 10:24 AM
Odu baby!!!!!
Dukes and Skins
September-24th-2011, 05:42 PM
Pretty impressed with ODU today vs UD. Dont expect them to finish in the top of the conference, but they certainly arent a team who will finish last IMO
MattFancy
September-24th-2011, 06:01 PM
Towson vs Maryland next week!!!!!
Dukes and Skins
September-24th-2011, 09:05 PM
JMU wins and moves to 3-1 heading into Homecoming vs Richmond
Heisenberg
September-24th-2011, 11:18 PM
JMU wins and moves to 3-1 heading into Homecoming vs Richmond


Have to admit, I'm shocked they've won these past 2 games after seeing them in person against CCSU a few weeks back.

Hope they can beat the Spiders on Homecoming - they always seem to spoil Homecoming when we play them.
bushwack
September-24th-2011, 11:18 PM
Week 4 Results:

Delaware 27 (3-1, 1-0) vs. ODU 17 (3-1, 0-1) (Disappointed and excited with this game at the same time. Happy that we hung with and played tough against a very solid Delaware team; however, disappointed in the fact we had a chance to shock the CAA world and actually win this game and our special teams let us down with allowing that horrible kick off return)
Boston College 45 vs. UMass 17 (2-1, 1-0)
Rhode Island 21 (1-2, 0-1) vs. Fordham 17
New Hampshire 45 (2-1, 1-0) vs. Richmond 43 (3-1, 0-1)
Towson 42 (3-0, 1-0) vs. Colgate 17
Villanova 30 (1-3, 0-1) vs. Penn 21
JMU 20 (3-1, 1-0) vs. W&M 14 (2-2, 0-1) (By just looking at the box score it appears as if JMU just ran all over W&M's defense by ending up with 271 rushing yards, with only 69 passing yards. While it also appears as if JMU's defense was able to contain Grimes and the W&M running game and force W&M to pass and it appears as if they couldn't do enough to win the game, congrats to JMU and their fans)
Dukes and Skins
September-25th-2011, 12:14 AM
Have to admit, I'm shocked they've won these past 2 games after seeing them in person against CCSU a few weeks back.

Hope they can beat the Spiders on Homecoming - they always seem to spoil Homecoming when we play them.

Agreed, felt we could beat Liberty, but wasn't expecting us to end up 2-0 from those 2 games. After CCSU I was worried as well, but now we have something going at RB with Latney and Scott and if Justin can continue to play well then this team can go far
FSUSkins24
September-25th-2011, 09:59 AM
I'm just happy ODU showed we can hang with a UD who was the top ranked CAA team (#7 in FCS top 25) going into week 4. ODU looked solid for the last few seasons but the schedule was softer than Charmin. How do you watch away games bushwack? I no longer live in the 757 so for me I want to find a way to watch both home and away games.

And I've always wished I went to an SEC football school, so to hear that the CAA is sometimes known as the SEC of D1AA football makes me :)

Oh yeah,

:helmet: HAIL! BEAT DALLASS!
bushwack
September-25th-2011, 10:47 AM
I watched yesterday's game on Cox. ODU and Cox signed a deal for ODU to have their own channel, and all away games are on Cox Channel 11 in Hampton Roads.
FSUSkins24
September-25th-2011, 10:52 AM
Poo Poo. I watched the Campbell game streaming illegally online, so maybe thats something I can do every week. What's the deal with the JMU Oyster Bowl, is it just a name or is there something else to it? My little brother goes to JMU and if I was to go to an ODU game that'd be it.
bushwack
September-25th-2011, 11:06 AM
Here's the back story of the Oyster Bowl:

http://www.odusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042311aab.html
Heisenberg
September-26th-2011, 09:00 AM
Well, looks like JMU's season could be in big trouble.

Had a bunch of players with positive drug tests - including starting QB Justin Thorpe, who has been suspended for 5 games.

The 5 game suspension means that this is his second offense - embarrassing.
bushwack
September-26th-2011, 09:03 AM
Yep, this could kill JMU's season, even though they don't really rely on passing the ball much. With that said I wouldn't want an unproven QB to go up against Richmond, Maine, Villanova, @ ODU, & @ New Hampshire.

Here's a link to an article about the suspension:

http://www.csnwashington.com/09/26/11/JMU-starting-QB-suspended-for-five-games/landing.html?blockID=567406&feedID=9656
Heisenberg
September-26th-2011, 09:06 AM
They don't pass the ball much because Thorpe (although no Rodney Landers) is a huge threat on the ground.

I'm not sure if Jace Edwards fits the bill in that regard.

Honestly, I hope this forces them to pass more. If they have any hope of going anywhere this season, they will eventually have to show the ability to be dangerous through the air.
MattFancy
September-26th-2011, 10:09 AM
Everyone in here better be rooting for Towson on Saturday!
bushwack
September-26th-2011, 12:14 PM
Everyone in here better be rooting for Towson on Saturday!

You know it. Hopefully the CAA can make it 3 years in a row beating an ACC opponent!
Dukes and Skins
September-26th-2011, 12:43 PM
You know it. Hopefully the CAA can make it 3 years in a row beating an ACC opponent!

Agreed! Would be awesome to see it happen

EDIT: even though the CAA has already done it once this year with Richmond vs Duke.
bushwack
September-26th-2011, 01:03 PM
Agreed! Would be awesome to see it happen

EDIT: even though the CAA has already done it once this year with Richmond vs Duke.

I completely forgot about that. Let's make it 4 wins in 3 years!
MKnight82
September-26th-2011, 01:22 PM
A little off topic but I figured it worth mentioning. Old Dominion alumni Justin Verlander has a 24-5 record, 2.40 ERA, 250 strikeouts, and a 0.92 WHIP. He's being talked about as a potential MVP candidate which is really unheard of for a pitcher. Obviously I'm a VCU fan but I'll give credit where its due.
bushwack
September-29th-2011, 02:43 PM
Week 5 Schedule:

Holy Cross @ New Hampshire 12:00 PM
W&M @ Villanova 12:00 PM (A must win game for W&M if they want a shot at the playoffs, if W&M loses here they're done)
Delaware @ Maine 3:30 PM
Towson @ Maryland 3:30 PM (Can Towson become the 4th CAA team to beat an ACC team in the past 3 seasons? Let's hope so.)
Richmond @ JMU 3:30 PM (How will JMU fair without its starting QB, plus a black out game for JMU)
Rhode Island @ Brown 6:00 PM
UMass @ ODU 7:00 PM (ODU's 1st home game vs. a CAA member, plus a black out game for ODU)
rictus58
October-1st-2011, 06:58 PM
Nice effort by towson. Too many second half mistakes.
dg28daman
October-1st-2011, 07:04 PM
Nice effort by towson. Too many second half mistakes.

Towson was playing without their stud QB, who was out with a concussion. The backup sucks, but they still almost pulled it off. One things for sure, Towson is FAR improved from how they've been in the past.
Dukes and Skins
October-1st-2011, 07:06 PM
JMU with the blow out win 31-7 over Richmond
bushwack
October-1st-2011, 10:50 PM
Week 5 Results:

New Hampshire 39 (3-1, 1-0) vs. Holy Cross 32
W&M 20 (3-2, 1-1) vs. Villanova 16 (1-4, 0-2)
Maine 31 (3-1, 1-0) vs. Delaware 17 (3-2, 1-1)
Maryland 28 vs. Towson 3 (3-1, 1-0)
JMU 31 (4-1, 2-0) vs. Richmond 7 (3-2, 0-2)
Brown 35 vs. Rhode Island (1-3, 0-1)
ODU 48 (4-1, 1-1) vs. UMass 33 (2-2, 1-1)

ODU starts off with a 25-0 lead, and should have been 32-0 if the receiver had caught the ball in the end zone, instead he bats it up and the UMass DB intercepts it, and UMass scored 26 unanswered points, and starting QB DeMarco goes out with an injury, and freshman QB Taylor Heinicke leads ODU back on 3 scoring drives to secure the Monarchs first win vs. an CAA opponent.
hockeysc23
October-1st-2011, 10:59 PM
Got to get one of those JMU black jerseys ... they are so nice.
Dukes and Skins
October-2nd-2011, 01:41 AM
Got to get one of those JMU black jerseys ... they are so nice.

They are for sale actually
hockeysc23
October-2nd-2011, 10:11 AM
They are for sale actually

Are you talking about the auction for the game ones or replicas? I just want a replica one and not have to spend a ton if possible.
MattFancy
October-2nd-2011, 10:37 AM
Towson should've won yesterday. They completely outplayed UMD in the first half. We had 225yds to their 111yds. And we held the ball for almost 22 minutes in the first half. The 2nd half turnovers are what sealed that deal. Was still pleased with the effort. And Maryland is REALLY BAD!
Dukes and Skins
October-2nd-2011, 03:26 PM
Are you talking about the auction for the game ones or replicas? I just want a replica one and not have to spend a ton if possible.

The only ones I know of so far are the game ones
bushwack
October-3rd-2011, 05:58 PM
TSN's FCS Top 25 Poll:

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/tsn-div-1aa-poll.htm

CAA schools listed in the poll:
#6 New Hampshire
#7 JMU
#9 W&M
#13 Delaware
#14 Richmond
#19 Maine
#21 ODU
#25 Towson
Dukes and Skins
October-3rd-2011, 07:03 PM
New Hampshire and JMU is setting up to be one heck of a matchup if both teams continue to win. If JMU's D can continue to play like it did vs Richmond then watch out no matter who the QB is
bushwack
October-6th-2011, 10:36 AM
Week 6 Schedule:

Villanova @ New Hampshire @ 12:00 PM
ODU @ Rhode Island @ 1:00 PM
Maine @ JMU @ 3:30 PM
W&M @ Delaware @ 6:00 PM
Central Conn St. @ UMass @ 6:00 PM
Richmond @ Towson @ 7:30 PM
Heisenberg
October-6th-2011, 11:37 AM
Week 6 Schedule:

Maine @ JMU @ 3:30 PM


Should be a great game.
Dukes and Skins
October-6th-2011, 01:01 PM
Should be a great game.

You coming down for the game? Should be another sell out this week
Heisenberg
October-6th-2011, 06:48 PM
You coming down for the game? Should be another sell out this week

I won't be able to make it on Saturday, but I'm hoping to be down there next weekend. My seats are so bad this year that I'd almost rather watch on TV (crazy saying that about a JMU home game - times have changed).

You heading down there this weekend?

EDIT: :ols: Just realized you must be a student.
Dukes and Skins
October-6th-2011, 07:07 PM
I won't be able to make it on Saturday, but I'm hoping to be down there next weekend. My seats are so bad this year that I'd almost rather watch on TV (crazy saying that about a JMU home game - times have changed).

You heading down there this weekend?

EDIT: :ols: Just realized you must be a student.

:ols: i'm a soph here man and yeah my seats are pretty bad ;)
Heisenberg
October-6th-2011, 07:13 PM
:ols: i'm a soph here man and yeah my seats are pretty bad ;)

I renewed my season tickets late and definitely underestimated the demand for tickets in the new stadium.
Dukes and Skins
October-6th-2011, 07:19 PM
I renewed my season tickets late and definitely underestimated the demand for tickets in the new stadium.

Its crazy as this year every game has been a sell out and for this weekend it's looking like another sellout. 5 sell outs this year will be huge as this team has really showed a lot of poise through everything. Beating Maine this weekend will be with Villanova the week after(who we should beat as well)
Heisenberg
October-6th-2011, 07:21 PM
Its crazy as this year every game has been a sell out and for this weekend it's looking like another sellout. 5 sell outs this year will be huge as this team has really showed a lot of poise through everything. Beating Maine this weekend will be with Villanova the week after(who we should beat as well)

Tell your fellow students to stay past halftime this time - drove me nuts last week when I look over and 3/4 of the students have left during halftime of a Homecoming game against an in-state rival.
Dukes and Skins
October-6th-2011, 07:23 PM
Tell your fellow students to stay past halftime this time - drove me nuts last week when I look over and 3/4 of the students have left during halftime of a Homecoming game against an in-state rival.

It was frustrating but considering it had just started to rain and its homecoming which means a lot of the students are there to just be there. This week you'll see them stay and I was one who did stay the whole game last week and the other home game. They'll stay if its a good game and the weather is decent.
rictus58
October-8th-2011, 09:07 PM
Towson-Richmond tied @28. 2 minute warning

---------- Post added October-8th-2011 at 10:16 PM ----------

Towson wins 31-28. On a 27 yard fg as time expires
bushwack
October-8th-2011, 09:37 PM
Week 6 Results:

New Hampshire 47 vs. Villanova 17
ODU 31 vs. Rhode Island 23
Maine 25 vs. JMU 24 OT
Delaware 21 vs. W&M 0
UMass 42 vs. CCSU 26
Towson 31 vs. Richmond 28

CAA Standings:
Maine (4-1, 2-0)
New Hampshire (4-1, 2-0)
Towson (4-1, 2-0)
ODU (5-1, 2-1)
Delaware (4-2, 2-1)
JMU (4-2, 2-1)
UMass (3-2, 1-1)
W&M (3-3, 1-2)
Richmond (3-2, 0-2)
Rhode Island (1-4, 0-2)
Villanova (1-5, 0-3)
Heisenberg
October-8th-2011, 11:58 PM
Ugh . . . Maine ruined my weekend this afternoon.
Dukes and Skins
October-10th-2011, 06:30 AM
Ugh . . . Maine ruined my weekend this afternoon.

You aren't the only one. Walking out of that stadium on Saturday night after the loss it felt like a playoff loss
MattFancy
October-10th-2011, 08:48 AM
Definitely didn't expect much from Towson going into this year, but they've been very impressive so far.
rictus58
October-10th-2011, 09:36 AM
Definitely didn't expect much from Towson going into this year, but they've been very impressive so far.

I fully expect to lose to ODU this week.
bushwack
October-10th-2011, 12:27 PM
I fully expect to lose to ODU this week.

I can't wait for Saturday!

Who would have thought that the preseason #10 & #11 teams would have 2 losses combined and would both be nationally ranked, and have real chance at the playoffs.

---------- Post added October-10th-2011 at 01:37 PM ----------

TSN's FCS Top 25 Poll for Week 7:

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/tsn-div-1aa-poll.htm

#6 New Hampshire
#9 Delaware
#12 Maine
#13 JMU
#16 W&M
#17 Towson
#18 ODU
#20 Richmond
Drew_Fl
October-10th-2011, 01:06 PM
hey guys i don't know much about the CAA, however my school is starting football in 2013 and it looks like the CAA wants Charlotte, Richmond, and George Washington from the A-10. I know Charlotte applied as a football only school, but CAA declined. However, it looks like Charlotte would be very receptive to moving basketball to the CAA also if they got Richmond and GW.

This is just from local media reports I've seen here so I don't know how much substance there is. You guys heard anything?
MattFancy
October-10th-2011, 01:18 PM
This Saturday will be Towson's biggest game in a long time. I don't think we'll win, but with how they've played so far, I guess anything is possible.
dg28daman
October-10th-2011, 04:37 PM
This Saturday will be Towson's biggest game in a long time. I don't think we'll win, but with how they've played so far, I guess anything is possible.

With Enders in there, anything is possible. I think Towson can hang with anybody.
Reic
October-10th-2011, 04:47 PM
This Saturday will be Towson's biggest game in a long time. I don't think we'll win, but with how they've played so far, I guess anything is possible.

I'll be sure to do some Towson player hazing on Saturday. F.B. Ballard stadium is going to be rockin!
Heisenberg
October-11th-2011, 09:23 AM
hey guys i don't know much about the CAA, however my school is starting football in 2013 and it looks like the CAA wants Charlotte, Richmond, and George Washington from the A-10. I know Charlotte applied as a football only school, but CAA declined. However, it looks like Charlotte would be very receptive to moving basketball to the CAA also if they got Richmond and GW.

This is just from local media reports I've seen here so I don't know how much substance there is. You guys heard anything?

Haven't heard much about that. I'd be surprised if Richmond came back to the CAA for all sports, they fit in well with the schools in the A10.
bushwack
October-13th-2011, 08:28 AM
Week 7 Schedule:

New Hampshire @ W&M @ 12:00 PM
Rhode Island @ Maine @ 1:00 PM
Villanova @ JMU @ 1:30 PM
UMass @ Delaware @ 3:30 PM
Towson @ ODU @ 3:30 PM
Sticksboi05
October-13th-2011, 08:49 AM
Sigh, I remember when we had football...
bushwack
October-13th-2011, 11:51 AM
Sigh, I remember when we had football...

Yep, nothing like tailgating on a crisp, fall day and then heading into a sold out stadium to watch your Alma Mater play.

I'm assuming both Northeastern & Hofstra didn't have the fan support/revenue they needed to keep their programs afloat. Sucks because both schools will be left behind whenever re-alignment takes effect at the D-1 AA level.
Sticksboi05
October-13th-2011, 12:11 PM
Yep, nothing like tailgating on a crisp, fall day and then heading into a sold out stadium to watch your Alma Mater play.

I'm assuming both Northeastern & Hofstra didn't have the fan support/revenue they needed to keep their programs afloat. Sucks because both schools will be left behind whenever re-alignment takes effect at the D-1 AA level.

Well, I don't know about Hofstra but unlike the rest of the CAA, we have D1 hockey to support and in New England that's a much higher priority, so that combined with low attendance/sucking = kill the football program. I mean to be honest, it would've been hard to convince me to go to an FCS game when all my friends get to see FBS but would be nice.
MattFancy
October-15th-2011, 07:30 PM
Towson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dg28daman
October-15th-2011, 07:33 PM
Towson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are we the team to beat in the CAA?!?
MattFancy
October-15th-2011, 07:46 PM
Are we the team to beat in the CAA?!?

I think so!
bushwack
October-15th-2011, 08:42 PM
I still feel sick to my stomach, 4th & ****ing 29?!?!?. ODU dominated that game, and had a chance to put Towson away early in the 3rd quarter after we recovered the onside kick, but Vaughn was not able to hold onto the pass in the end zone, which would have made the game 42-24. Congrats to Towson and their fans, y'all hung in there and never gave up. I hope the defensive coaches for ODU teach our guys how to tackle and not just try to strip the ****ing ball which allows the offensive player to gain several more yards and score!

Week 7 Results:
W&M 24 vs. New Hampshire 10
Maine 27 vs. Rhode Island 21
JMU 34 vs. Villanova 10
UMass 21 vs. Delaware 10
Towson 39 vs. ODU 35
rictus58
October-17th-2011, 07:59 AM
Congrats to Towson. 5-1. Finally a winning team for this school.
Heisenberg
October-17th-2011, 09:26 AM
I have to say, really glad this is the first year I can remember where JMU doesn't have Towson on the schedule.

Hopefully we can play them in the playoffs - if we can make it there.
Dukes and Skins
October-17th-2011, 11:47 AM
I have to say, really glad this is the first year I can remember where JMU doesn't have Towson on the schedule.

Hopefully we can play them in the playoffs - if we can make it there.

It'll be interesting to see how JMU finishes out this year. I feel like they've finally figured out the O as Jace played very well and was apparently doing so with a separated shoulder. ODU JMU will be the telling game but I do see us beating URI and probably beating UMass while losing to UNH.
Heisenberg
October-17th-2011, 12:02 PM
It'll be interesting to see how JMU finishes out this year. I feel like they've finally figured out the O as Jace played very well and was apparently doing so with a separated shoulder. ODU JMU will be the telling game but I do see us beating URI and probably beating UMass while losing to UNH.

I expect to beat UNH, and will be disappointed if we don't. We usually find a way to slow their offense down while exposing their lack of defense.

ODU is a game that I am worried about.
Dukes and Skins
October-17th-2011, 12:03 PM
I expect to beat UNH, and will be disappointed if we don't. We usually find a way to slow their offense down while exposing their lack of defense.

ODU is a game that I am worried about.

Its a game every JMU fan is concerned about because I'll be honest I was one of the people who thought ODU would be a bottom 3 CAA team this year.
bushwack
October-17th-2011, 04:15 PM
Week 8 TSN Poll:

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/tsn-div-1aa-poll.htm

#9 Maine
#11 JMU
#13 New Hampshire
#14 W&M
#15 Towson
#16 Delaware
#18 Richmond
#21 ODU
#22 UMass
SkinzFan84
October-17th-2011, 04:22 PM
late to the party but JMU Alum and season ticket holder here..

The only game left on the schedule that I'm potentially worried about is ODU. Their players are going to be some hyped that they may come out of the gate a little slow. I could see some early personal foul penalties against them as well. URI doesn't stand a chance in Bridgeforth. Mickey knows exactly how to gameplan against UNH and we match up very well against them. Who knows about UMass.

I think JMU finishes 9-2 and just misses getting a seed.

Also, never listen to Dukes n Skins - kid has no idea what he's talking about :cool:
Heisenberg
October-17th-2011, 05:06 PM
late to the party but JMU Alum and season ticket holder here..

Also, never listen to Dukes n Skins - kid has no idea what he's talking about :cool:

What section are your tickets in? I screwed up this year, need to figure out a way to move my seats for next season - whether I have to pay/donate more money or whatever.
Dukes and Skins
October-17th-2011, 05:30 PM
late to the party but JMU Alum and season ticket holder here..

The only game left on the schedule that I'm potentially worried about is ODU. Their players are going to be some hyped that they may come out of the gate a little slow. I could see some early personal foul penalties against them as well. URI doesn't stand a chance in Bridgeforth. Mickey knows exactly how to gameplan against UNH and we match up very well against them. Who knows about UMass.

I think JMU finishes 9-2 and just misses getting a seed.

Also, never listen to Dukes n Skins - kid has no idea what he's talking about :cool:

Get a load of this guy..... :cool: haha the more I look at it the more I see a 9-2 finish if we play well and the O continues to play like it did last week against Villanova
SkinzFan84
October-17th-2011, 06:05 PM
What section are your tickets in? I screwed up this year, need to figure out a way to move my seats for next season - whether I have to pay/donate more money or whatever.

I'm in 407 row F - 2 tickets. I've sat in the endzone every game because my roommate who has the other ticket still has a girlfriend at JMU so we sit in the student section. I went up to my seats a couple times to check out the views and they're amazing. Highly recommend that section if you're looking for a good location in the upper deck.
bushwack
October-20th-2011, 03:09 PM
Week 8 Schedule:
Delaware @ Rhode Island @ 12:30 PM
New Hampshire @ UMass @ 3:30 PM
Maine @ Richmond @ 3:30 PM
Towson @ W&M @ 3:30 PM
ODU @ Villanova @ 3:30 PM
MattFancy
October-20th-2011, 03:14 PM
Another tough road test for Towson this week
bushwack
October-20th-2011, 03:17 PM
Another tough road test for Towson this week

Well we're going to find out over the next month how good Towson is when they go on the road and play W&M & Maine, and then host Delaware & New Hampshire.
MattFancy
October-20th-2011, 03:22 PM
Well we're going to find out over the next month how good Towson is when they go on the road and play W&M & Maine, and then host Delaware & New Hampshire.

Yup. I think they're a good team, but they will certainly be tested over the next month. Maine, UNH, and UD will be tough games for sure.
rictus58
October-22nd-2011, 05:24 PM
Another tough road test for Towson this week

And another win!
SWO-tarious
October-22nd-2011, 05:40 PM
Big win for my alma mater, the ODU Monarchs! Sets up a fun game next week with the Dukes heading to Norfolk!
bushwack
October-22nd-2011, 05:53 PM
Week 8 Results:
Rhode Island 38 vs. Delaware 34
New Hampshire 27 vs. UMass 21
Maine 23 vs. Richmond 22
Towson 38 vs. W&M 27
ODU 37 vs. Villanova 14

Today's loss by W&M eliminated them from the playoffs, and Delaware's loss may have eliminated them as well, even though they may sneak into the playoffs if they win out, which will be tough with having to go to Towson, and then hosting Richmond & Villanova.

Towson took another step to prove they are legit and will be a playoff team this year.

ODU bounced back after last week's nightmare finish to pound Villanova and clinch a winning season in their 1st season in the CAA and to keep playoff hopes alive. All we have to do is win 2 out of our final 3 and we should be in at 8-3; however, doing so will not be an easy task with hosting JMU & Richmond in the next 2 weeks, and then traveling up I-64 to take on W&M.
SWO-tarious
October-22nd-2011, 07:21 PM
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ODU bounced back after last week's nightmare finish to pound Villanova and clinch a winning season in their 1st season in the CAA and to keep playoff hopes alive. All we have to do is win 2 out of our final 3 and we should be in at 8-3; however, doing so will not be an easy task with hosting JMU & Richmond in the next 2 weeks, and then traveling up I-64 to take on W&M.

Not an easy task, but not bad for only their 3rd year in existence.
bushwack
October-22nd-2011, 07:43 PM
Not an easy task, but not bad for only their 3rd year in existence.

Nope, and it's been made even harder with last week's meltdown.

Going into this season I said I would be happy with 5 wins, and ecstatic with 6 wins. We're at 6 wins and I'm ecstatic that we'll have at least a winning season in our first year in the CAA, and any win from here on out is gravy to me.

I know the team doesn't have this same mindset and they are set on making the playoffs, which would be great, but I'm not going to get my hopes up prematurely.

Wilder has built this program up the right way, playing lower opponents and raising the player's confidence and getting them to buy into his system. It doesn't hurt that we are in the heart of one of the largest, if not the largest, hotbeds for high school football in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This program is only going to continue to go up from here, and the sky is the limit.
SWO-tarious
October-22nd-2011, 07:56 PM
Nope, and it's been made even harder with last week's meltdown.

Going into this season I said I would be happy with 5 wins, and ecstatic with 6 wins. We're at 6 wins and I'm ecstatic that we'll have at least a winning season in our first year in the CAA, and any win from here on out is gravy to me.

I know the team doesn't have this same mindset and they are set on making the playoffs, which would be great, but I'm not going to get my hopes up prematurely.

Wilder has built this program up the right way, playing lower opponents and raising the player's confidence and getting them to buy into his system. It doesn't hurt that we are in the heart of one of the largest, if not the largest, hotbeds for high school football in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This program is only going to continue to go up from here, and the sky is the limit.

Rgr, concur with all. It's so great to see the Monarchs doing so well. When I was going to school there, it seemed that having a football program would be an unrealized dream. Also, you are dead on WRT the recruiting area. It's nice to glean some of the Hampton Roads-area studs from Techs and Madison's of the region.
SkinzFan84
October-23rd-2011, 08:59 AM
Week 8 Results:
Rhode Island 38 vs. Delaware 34
New Hampshire 27 vs. UMass 21
Maine 23 vs. Richmond 22
Towson 38 vs. W&M 27
ODU 37 vs. Villanova 14

Today's loss by W&M eliminated them from the playoffs, and Delaware's loss may have eliminated them as well, even though they may sneak into the playoffs if they win out, which will be tough with having to go to Towson, and then hosting Richmond & Villanova.

Towson took another step to prove they are legit and will be a playoff team this year.

ODU bounced back after last week's nightmare finish to pound Villanova and clinch a winning season in their 1st season in the CAA and to keep playoff hopes alive. All we have to do is win 2 out of our final 3 and we should be in at 8-3; however, doing so will not be an easy task with hosting JMU & Richmond in the next 2 weeks, and then traveling up I-64 to take on W&M.

UD is eliminated from playoff contention. They have a win against a d2 which doesn't count so even if they win out they still won't be eligible
bushwack
October-23rd-2011, 09:25 AM
UD is eliminated from playoff contention. They have a win against a d2 which doesn't count so even if they win out they still won't be eligible

I didn't want to jump the gun, and I didn't look over Delaware's schedule; but you are correct, Delaware will be playing the spoiler role along with W&M for the rest of the season.
SkinzFan84
October-23rd-2011, 10:07 AM
It's looking more and more likely that the Maine/Towson game in two weeks will determine the CAA champion. Who would have ever thought that would happen.
bushwack
October-23rd-2011, 10:19 AM
It's looking more and more likely that the Maine/Towson game in two weeks will determine the CAA champion. Who would have ever thought that would happen.

Well no one thought that Towson or ODU would do much this year and both teams are in the top 25 and in the top 5 of the conference. While W&M was the highest ranked team in the conference starting the season and now there's no way they stay in the top 25 after yesterday.
bushwack
October-24th-2011, 02:38 PM
Week 9 TSN FCS Top 25:
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/tsn-div-1aa-poll.htm

#8 Maine
#9 JMU
#10 New Hampshire
#13 Towson
#15 ODU
#18 W&M
#21 Delaware

I don't know how W&M or Delaware are still ranked, but it helps make the CAA look better I guess, because both schools have been disappointing to say the least this season.

I can't wait until Saturday and what is a top 15 match up at Foreman Field!
SkinzFan84
October-26th-2011, 06:07 PM
Who is going to be in Norfolk for the JMU/ODU game this weekend? I can't concentrate on anything because I'm so pumped for Saturday. Leaving Richmond around 6:30 to get to Norfolk by 8 to start tailgating.
Dukes and Skins
October-26th-2011, 07:36 PM
Who is going to be in Norfolk for the JMU/ODU game this weekend? I can't concentrate on anything because I'm so pumped for Saturday. Leaving Richmond around 6:30 to get to Norfolk by 8 to start tailgating.

Have fun without me Kenny I'll be watching from HBurg cheering on the dukes to victory!
bushwack
October-27th-2011, 03:51 PM
Week 9 Schedule:

#9 JMU @ #15 ODU @ 12:00 PM
Rhode Island @ #10 New Hampshire @ 12:00 PM
UMass @ Richmond @ 1:00 PM
#8 Maine @ Villanova @ 3:30 PM
#21 Delaware @ #13 Towson @ 7:00 PM
bushwack
October-29th-2011, 02:57 PM
ODU takes down JMU 23-20!

ODU only needs one more win to be in the playoffs in their first year of being eligible to make the playoffs.

Today is a great day to be a Monarch!
SWO-tarious
October-29th-2011, 03:00 PM
ODU takes down JMU 23-20!

ODU only needs one more win to be in the playoffs in their first year of eligible to make the playoffs.

Today is a great day to be a Monarch!

+1000! Great finish to that game. Go ODU!
FSUSkins24
October-29th-2011, 09:18 PM
ODU takes down JMU 23-20!

ODU only needs one more win to be in the playoffs in their first year of being eligible to make the playoffs.

Today is a great day to be a Monarch!

LGZCKlonx78

I really didn't think that at this point in the season we'd be doing this well, but I guess it only makes sense with the incredible talent pool that the Hampton Roads area is. With Old Dom grabbing up prospects that used to choose JMU and W&M, I could see them falling off a little.

We also take those kids that don't have the GPA for a Tech or W&M.
bushwack
October-30th-2011, 09:17 AM
Week 9 Results:

ODU 23 vs. JMU 20
New Hampshire 31 vs. Rhode Island 24
UMass 28 vs. Richmond 7
Maine 41 vs. Villanova 25
Delaware 35 vs. Towson 30
bushwack
October-31st-2011, 01:44 PM
Week 10 TSN FCS Top 25:
http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/tsn-div-1aa-poll.htm

#7 Maine
#9 New Hampshire
#12 ODU
#13 JMU
#14 Towson
#16 Delaware
#19 W&M
MattFancy
October-31st-2011, 01:47 PM
Tough loss for Towson this weekend. West is a beast though!
rictus58
October-31st-2011, 02:06 PM
Tough loss for Towson this weekend. West is a beast though!

Let's hope he's on the Skins Radar :)
bushwack
November-3rd-2011, 09:12 AM
Week 10 Schedule:

#13 JMU @ #9 New Hampshire @ 12:00 PM
#14 Towson @ #7 Maine @ 12:30 PM
#19 W&M @ Rhode Island @ 1:00 PM
Richmond @ #12 ODU @ 2:00 PM
Villanova @ UMass @ 3:30 PM
MattFancy
November-3rd-2011, 09:17 AM
Another big tough matchup for Towson. I don't like the looks of this on paper, but with this team this year, who knows. Go Tigers!
rictus58
November-5th-2011, 02:50 PM
Another W for Towson. Suck it Maine. Your announcers were horrible, and the tv feed was just as bad.
bushwack
November-5th-2011, 05:49 PM
Week 10 Results:

New Hampshire 28 vs. JMU 10 (Is JMU going to miss the playoffs for their 3rd consecutive year?)
Towson 40 vs. Maine 30 (Next week's game vs. New Hampshire will most likely decide the conference champion)
Rhode Island 24 vs. W&M 21 (W&M has had a disappointing season to say the least, thankfully there's only 2 more games left)
ODU 42 vs. Richmond 28 (ODU is now guaranteed a playoff berth in their 1st season of eligibility, next week hopefully we can get a win and get a 2 week bye since we have Nov. 19th off)
Villanova 35 vs. UMass 17 (Who saw this one coming? Villanova finally gets their first CAA win of the season)
bushwack
November-7th-2011, 12:23 PM
Week 11 TSN FCS Top 25:
http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/tsn-div-1aa-poll.htm

#7 New Hampshire
#11 ODU
#12 Towson
#13 Maine
#15 Delaware
#20 JMU
MattFancy
November-7th-2011, 12:44 PM
Another HUGE game for Towson. At least this one is at home!!
rictus58
November-7th-2011, 12:46 PM
Towson beat ODU....on the road. We should be ahead of them.
We will lose to NH though.
bushwack
November-7th-2011, 01:31 PM
Towson beat ODU....on the road. We should be ahead of them.
We will lose to NH though.

This is the nice thing about the FCS. The best team will be determined on the field in the playoffs starting on November 26th.

Towson did beat ODU; however, I hope ODU has another shot at Towson because everything went right for Towson in order to win that game and 9.9 times out of 10 ODU wins the game; but, on October 15th Towson escaped Norfolk with a win. I would love to see those two teams play again in the playoffs.
rictus58
November-7th-2011, 02:22 PM
This is the nice thing about the FCS. The best team will be determined on the field in the playoffs starting on November 26th.

Towson did beat ODU; however, I hope ODU has another shot at Towson because everything went right for Towson in order to win that game and 9.9 times out of 10 ODU wins the game; but, on October 15th Towson escaped Norfolk with a win. I would love to see those two teams play again in the playoffs.

That might have been one of the premier games in the CAA this year. I wonder how different the Towson/UMD game would have turned out if Towson had their starting QB for the game.
MattFancy
November-7th-2011, 02:43 PM
That might have been one of the premier games in the CAA this year. I wonder how different the Towson/UMD game would have turned out if Towson had their starting QB for the game.

I think we would've won. Although, our WRs in that game had some big drops so it wasn't all on having a backup QB in there. But I thought Towson might be for real after the UMD game. They played well enough to win, but just had too many turnovers.
bushwack
November-10th-2011, 09:40 AM
Week 11 Schedule:

#11 ODU @ W&M @ 12:00 PM
UMass @ #13 Maine @ 12:30 PM
Rhode Island @ #20 JMU @ 3:00 PM
Richmond @ #15 Delaware @ 3:30 PM
#7 New Hampshire @ #12 Towson @ 3:30 PM
FSUSkins24
November-12th-2011, 02:44 PM
Big win ODU, despite seeing no defense in the second half (maybe first half too? didn't realize it was on comcast till the half). Really looking forward to making the trip to Foreman Field to watch a playoff game or two.

Anybody have any idea how many home games ODU could have if they win a few (hopefully more) in the playoffs?
bushwack
November-12th-2011, 03:05 PM
Big win ODU, despite seeing no defense in the second half (maybe first half too? didn't realize it was on comcast till the half). Really looking forward to making the trip to Foreman Field to watch a playoff game or two.

Anybody have any idea how many home games ODU could have if they win a few (hopefully more) in the playoffs?

Wood-Selig said he would like to be able to host up to the semifinals.

Great win today, now we have to play the waiting game. It will be another 3 weeks until we get to host a game!
rictus58
November-12th-2011, 04:04 PM
Towson up 42-28 just before half. West has 172 yards on 7 carries 3 tds
bushwack
November-12th-2011, 09:00 PM
Week 11 Results:

#11 ODU 35 vs. W&M 31
#13 Maine 32 vs. UMass 31
#20 JMU 31 vs. Rhode Island 13
#15 Delaware 24 vs. Richmond 10
#12 Towson 56 vs. #7New Hampshire 42
rictus58
November-14th-2011, 08:46 AM
Worst to First!
bushwack
November-14th-2011, 12:11 PM
Week 12 TSN FCS Top 25:
http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/tsn-div-1aa-poll.htm

#8 Towson
#10 ODU
#11 Maine
#12 New Hampshire
#15 Delaware
#19 JMU
Dukes and Skins
November-14th-2011, 12:14 PM
Really do hope JMU wins this weekend vs UMass, as that will likely put us into the playoffs. The Elon win over Furman was very helpful for the playoff chances for us. If our D plays like it did last week albeit it against URI, then we could make a run with Thorpe back
bushwack
November-17th-2011, 09:44 AM
Week 12 Schedule:

#11 Maine @ #12 New Hampshire @ 12:00 PM
W&M @ Richmond @ 12:00 PM
#8 Towson @ Rhode Island @ 12:30 PM
#19 JMU @ UMass @ 1:00 PM
#15 Delaware @ Villanova @ 3:30 PM
MattFancy
November-17th-2011, 10:07 AM
So a Towson win this week means CAA champs right? Since we have the tiebreaker over Maine.
bushwack
November-17th-2011, 10:41 AM
So a Towson win this week means CAA champs right? Since we have the tiebreaker over Maine.

That would be correct.

That's a great achievement, but I'm definitely focused on Sunday morning at 10 AM on the tournament field and to see who ODU is matched up with and hopefully we get a home game. It helps that I'm able to look over this Saturday since ODU has a bye. Hopefully we'll have another bye next Saturday and will be playing our first playoff game in school history at home.

It is amazing though that the two teams picked to finish 10th & 11th in the CAA are in the playoffs, even though I don't know if Towson will be hosting or not. Do you all know if your AD put in a bid to host a playoff game?
MattFancy
November-17th-2011, 10:49 AM
That would be correct.

That's a great achievement, but I'm definitely focused on Sunday morning at 10 AM on the tournament field and to see who ODU is matched up with and hopefully we get a home game. It helps that I'm able to look over this Saturday since ODU has a bye. Hopefully we'll have another bye next Saturday and will be playing our first playoff game in school history at home.

It is amazing though that the two teams picked to finish 10th & 11th in the CAA are in the playoffs, even though I don't know if Towson will be hosting or not. Do you all know if your AD put in a bid to host a playoff game?

I hope we get a home playoff game. I'll be there if we do. That's why I was wondering if we would win the conference because the projections I saw didn't have us playing a home playoff game.
bushwack
November-17th-2011, 11:17 AM
I hope we get a home playoff game. I'll be there if we do. That's why I was wondering if we would win the conference because the projections I saw didn't have us playing a home playoff game.

You have to put in a bid and a team with a worse record can host a playoff game if they outbid a team with a better record, or if a team doesn't put in a bid at all, they won't be hosting a game.
MattFancy
November-17th-2011, 11:20 AM
You have to put in a bid and a team with a worse record can host a playoff game if they outbid a team with a better record, or if a team doesn't put in a bid at all, they won't be hosting a game.

So how do we know if Towson put in a bid?
rictus58
November-17th-2011, 11:54 AM
A winning football team at towson is un-heard of. I doubt th administration knows the procedure. :)
I hope they do try to get one. I'll make sure to be there.

Found this little piece...
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/newstest.aspx?id=4449982


Towson, MD (Sports Network) - Growing up in Baltimore, Terrance West was very familiar with the struggles that had plagued Towson's football program the past couple of seasons.

However, the fact that the Tigers had won a combined three games the past two years didn't matter to the now freshman running back.

"It reminded me of high school, because I went to a high school that had a losing record," West said. "We're trying to build, if you go to a program that's already winning then you're not building or striving for anything. He (coach Rob Ambrose) was trying to build, and I love it, I love playing for Towson University."

The feeling is mutual, Towson loves having West carry the ball.

For all of his efforts, which include scoring more touchdowns than Towson's entire team did last year, West is a heavy favorite to win the first-ever Jerry Rice Award (sponsored by Fathead.com), which is presented to the FCS' Most Outstanding Freshman
bushwack
November-17th-2011, 11:57 AM
So how do we know if Towson put in a bid?

Has your AD come out and said they are looking to host a playoff game and are placing a bid to do so? Also, is there a message board for Towson where someone may have some inside info or knowledge on the situation.

If I had to guess I would bet that y'all did not put in a bid to host a playoff game. With the lackluster attendance you all have had I doubt it's worth even having a home game. You all only had 8,366 for the New Hampshire game which is sad, especially given the magnitude of that game.
rictus58
November-17th-2011, 12:00 PM
Has your AD come out and said they are looking to host a playoff game and are placing a bid to do so? Also, is there a message board for Towson where someone may have some inside info or knowledge on the situation.

If I had to guess I would bet that y'all did not put in a bid to host a playoff game. With the lackluster attendance you all have had I doubt it's worth even having a home game. You all only had 8,366 for the New Hampshire game which is sad, especially given the magnitude of that game.

Johnny Unitas stadium only seats 11k.
bushwack
November-17th-2011, 12:12 PM
Johnny Unitas stadium only seats 11k.

Then there should have been 11,000 fans there. No excuses, especially for a team that was basically playing for the CAA title last Saturday.
rictus58
November-17th-2011, 12:23 PM
Yes. There should have been. But 70% of capacity is not "sad". Especially for a student population that had not seen a team (lacrosse, Football, or basketball) come close to winning anything. It's not like Towson has a proud athletic tradition to be proud of outside of:
Gary Neal
Dave Megget
Sean Landetta
and Jermon Bushrod

The new university administration has really made a push towards improving the athletic teams.
bushwack
November-17th-2011, 12:53 PM
I guess I have higher standards when it comes to supporting your athletic programs at ODU. I'm use to sell outs for every football game, great atmospheres both on campus before the game and inside Foreman Field for football games and in the Ted for basketball games.

I just find it mind boggling that a school that has over 20,000 students and I'm assuming thousands of local alumni that a stadium of only 11,000 can't be filled when your football team is having its best season ever.
MattFancy
November-17th-2011, 01:03 PM
Another problem with Towson is that its a pretty big commuter school. A ton of students live off campus or not close to the area on the weekends. But hopefully improving the athletic programs will attract more students to the games.
rictus58
November-17th-2011, 01:24 PM
I could be wrong, but odu is a commuter school too i think
bushwack
November-17th-2011, 01:34 PM
ODU is a commuter school, but they have built 4 new dorms in the heart of campus which opened up 2 years ago. They're trying to attract and get more students to live on campus, but with the students coming from the surrounding cities it's cheaper to live at home and commute than to live on campus.

With that said, the support not only for ODU football the past 3 years has been completely astounding and incredible, but the support for other teams like basketball, field hockey, soccer, and baseball, the fan support continues to grow and grow. It does help when ODU continues to make history, especially in football by becoming the best start up program in NCAA history by going 9-2 in '09 and now becoming the first ever 3-year program to make the playoffs in their first year of eligibility.
Dukes and Skins
November-17th-2011, 02:16 PM
Big week for JMU against UMass where a win will more than likely get JMU into the playoffs. With the return of Thorpe the offense has gone back to the run heavy spread option offense we run. If we win I have a pretty good feeling we'll also be hosting in the 1st round as its been known we were going to bid pretty good money to host
bushwack
November-19th-2011, 06:19 PM
Week 12 Results:
#12 New Hampshire 30 vs. #11 Maine 27
W&M 25 vs. Richmond 23
#8 Towson 28 vs. Rhode Island 17
#19 JMU 34 vs. UMass 17
#15 Delaware 26 vs. Villanova 16

Final Season Standings:
1.) Towson 9-2 (7-1)
2.) ODU 9-2 (6-2)
3.) New Hampshire 8-3 (6-2)
4.) Maine 8-3 (6-2)
5.) Delaware 7-4 (5-3)
5.) JMU 7-4 (5-3)
7.) UMass 5-6 (3-5)
8.) W&M 5-6 (3-5)
9.) Rhode Island 3-8 (2-7)
10.) Villanova 2-9 (1-7)
11.) Richmond 3-8 (0-8)
Dukes and Skins
November-19th-2011, 07:12 PM
Hello playoffs James Madison University. Once they start who knows what will happen.

Yes I'm saying this before the actual bracket is revealed, but many projections have JMU in now with the win over UMass
bushwack
November-19th-2011, 07:18 PM
Hello playoffs James Madison University. Once they start who knows what will happen.

Yes I'm saying this before the actual bracket is revealed, but many projections have JMU in now with the win over UMass

I wouldn't be so sure or confident if I were you, at least not yet.

Y'alls best win is against Liberty, who lost the Big South Championship today. Besides that JMU doesn't have an impressive win all season long.

I'd like to see JMU get in, and I'm not saying they're not going to get in, but I wouldn't go around saying they're getting in so confidently.

I can't wait for the FCS Bracket Selection Show tomorrow morning at 10 AM on ESPNU.

Right now a couple of projections have ODU playing App. State in Boone, NC on Dec. 3rd. I hope that's wrong, not because I don't want to play App. State, but I want a home playoff game. I hope our AD put in a large enough bid to get one, he said he was going all-in, I guess we'll find out tomorrow.
FSUSkins24
November-19th-2011, 08:57 PM
I can't wait for the FCS Bracket Selection Show tomorrow morning at 10 AM on ESPNU

Thank you for that. Fingers are crossed.
bushwack
November-19th-2011, 09:14 PM
Thank you for that. Fingers are crossed.

I just hope we get a bye and a home game. I keep reading and hearing that we'll get a bye, but will have to play App St. in Boone, NC. I want a home game damnit!
dg28daman
November-19th-2011, 10:01 PM
Four years at Towson, I saw a total of 8 wins. Year I graduate, they get nine. Figures. Oh well, I ain't complaining.

Never thought I'd be able to say this, but Towson could win a National Championship.
FSUSkins24
November-19th-2011, 10:25 PM
I just hope we get a bye and a home game. I keep reading and hearing that we'll get a bye, but will have to play App St. in Boone, NC. I want a home game damnit!

I have to agree. As sweet as a bye will be I'd almost rather have a home game. It would be incredible to win a National Championship in our first CAA year... but it's not exactly something I'm counting on. I don't think we win the big show until we put a defense on the field that consistently stops teams. Those games when we score 45+ would be a lot sweeter if the other team wasn't scoring 40+
bushwack
November-19th-2011, 10:41 PM
I have to agree. As sweet as a bye will be I'd almost rather have a home game. It would be incredible to win a National Championship in our first CAA year... but it's not exactly something I'm counting on. I don't think we win the big show until we put a defense on the field that consistently stops teams. Those games when we score 45+ would be a lot sweeter if the other team wasn't scoring 40+

Well major injuries have hit the defense hard this season in losing starting DE Turner before the season started, starting LB Arian, & our best CB Cowart in the 2nd game.

I think we have a shot this year because we have one of the most prolific offenses in the FCS, and with the way the true freshman Heinicke is playing we're going to be difficult to stop. Plus we know Wilder will have a few tricks up his sleeve in case of emergency.
Heisenberg
November-20th-2011, 12:03 AM
I just hope we get a bye and a home game. I keep reading and hearing that we'll get a bye, but will have to play App St. in Boone, NC. I want a home game damnit!

I'm confused, wouldn't a Bye mean that they are a top 4 seeded team? In that case, seeded teams always used to get home games.
mojobo
November-20th-2011, 12:07 AM
Four years at Towson, I saw a total of 8 wins. Year I graduate, they get nine. Figures. Oh well, I ain't complaining.

Never thought I'd be able to say this, but Towson could win a National Championship.

Same thing here man, just graduated this summer. We went through 4 years of construction all around the campus and now that we've graduated almost all of the dorms are brand new and our football team looks amazing...
Heisenberg
November-20th-2011, 12:10 AM
Hello playoffs James Madison University. Once they start who knows what will happen.

Yes I'm saying this before the actual bracket is revealed, but many projections have JMU in now with the win over UMass


No reason they shouldn't be in now. They really took care of business today.

The mock brackets I've seen have them hosting Norfolk St. with a possible 2nd round matchup against Towson. That'd be pretty awesome (and scary).
Dukes and Skins
November-20th-2011, 12:13 AM
No reason they shouldn't be in now. They really took care of business today.

The mock brackets I've seen have them hosting Norfolk St. with a possible 2nd round matchup against Towson. That'd be pretty awesome (and scary).

Exactly what I've been seeing too. They handled business today and the teams that they needed to lose to help out did. Only Chattanooga beating Wofford would have made the day better. Still hosting against NSU then a matchup against Towson would be something I'd be excited for.
bushwack
November-20th-2011, 08:56 AM
I'm confused, wouldn't a Bye mean that they are a top 4 seeded team? In that case, seeded teams always used to get home games.

No, the first round consists of 8 teams playing 4 games. The field has expanded from 16 to 20, and then the 2nd round is the round with 16 teams. 12 teams get a bye, and ODU should be one of those 12.
Dukes and Skins
November-20th-2011, 09:35 AM
JMU at EKU ODU hosting NSU in the 1st round.
FSUSkins24
November-20th-2011, 09:44 AM
Well major injuries have hit the defense hard this season in losing starting DE Turner before the season started, starting LB Arian, & our best CB Cowart in the 2nd game.

It's always nice to have somebody who is actually in the area who can give an analysis of why the defense isn't performing since they don't play games on TV. I forgot that I'd seen Turner out at the bars with crutches back in May. Didn't realize how serious it was.

I'm surprised NSU had such a great season this year. I interned for the NSU strength and conditioning staff Fall '10, and despite being impressive specimens they were nothing to brag about on the field. Haven't really followed them this year with all the success at ODU.

Too bad we're not playing the Fall '10 team cause then I could give some kind of analysis. I will 100% be at that game though. It'll be an interesting dynamic at that game though. A lot of people at NSU have a real chip on their shoulder towards ODU, especially on the football team.

Why are there two 7-4 teams playing eachother while two 9-2 teams are playing eachother? How much of the decision to make NSU play ODU have to do with the distance?

Does it seem like ODU didn't get much respect because it's their first playoff berth? or is it just because our strength of schedule wasn't good enough?
bushwack
November-20th-2011, 09:48 AM
The distance had everything to do with matching up NSU and ODU. The NCAA doesn't have to pay nearly anything for travel expenses, and ODU will make a **** load of money like we do for every football game. I hate not having a bye, but I love getting a home game.

---------- Post added November-20th-2011 at 11:01 AM ----------

Here is a copy of the FCS Playoff Bracket:
http://fcsnow.com/Documents/2011%20bracket.pdf

Top 5 seeds are:
1.) Sam Houston St.
2.) North Dakota St.
3.) Ga.Southern
4.) Montana
5.) Northern Iowa

CAA teams and their match ups in the tournament:

Sat. Nov. 26th:
Norfolk St. @ ODU (winner plays #3 Ga. Southern)
JMU @ Eastern Kentucky (winner plays #2 North Dakota St.)

Sat. Dec. 3rd:
New Hampshire @ Montana St.
Maine @ Appalachian St.
Lehigh @ Towson
Heisenberg
November-20th-2011, 10:53 AM
JMU at EKU ODU hosting NSU in the 1st round.

Someone in the administration really screwed the pooch with that one.

How on earth does a team averaging 7,000+ fans outbid a team averaging 23,000?
bushwack
November-20th-2011, 05:52 PM
I know it's only Sunday, but the times for the first round were just released and I couldn't wait a couple of days to post the times.

FCS Playoffs Round 1 Schedule:
JMU @ Eastern Kentucky @ 12:00 PM
Norfolk St. @ ODU @ 1:30 PM
Dukes and Skins
November-20th-2011, 06:38 PM
Someone in the administration really screwed the pooch with that one.

How on earth does a team averaging 7,000+ fans outbid a team averaging 23,000?

Who knows man it sure is disappointing though
MattFancy
November-21st-2011, 09:03 AM
I still can't believe Towson won the CAA. Worst to first!!
bushwack
November-25th-2011, 03:48 PM
Only one more day until ODU and JMU play their games in the 1st round of the FCS Playoffs!
Dukes and Skins
November-25th-2011, 03:54 PM
Only one more day until ODU and JMU play their games in the 1st round of the FCS Playoffs!


Already getting pumped up for this one. Going to watch my HS play tonight for the regional title which includes a JMU commit. Hope JMU can come out and put up another big win as I like our chances in ND in the dome
Dukes and Skins
November-26th-2011, 06:07 PM
Live to fight another week! Next week vs NDSU will be a challenge but JMU's speed could have an advantage in the dome
ACW
November-26th-2011, 06:19 PM
bushwack...playoff bracket in college football?
http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/1/29/doesnotcompute128460727875781250.jpg
bushwack
November-26th-2011, 08:37 PM
FCS Playoffs Week 1 Results:
JMU 20 vs. Eastern Kentucky 17
ODU 35 vs. Norfolk St. 18

Also, ACW no GMU, VCU, Drexel, Northeastern, Hofstra, & UNC-W fans allowed!
RichmondRedskin88
November-26th-2011, 09:11 PM
FCS Playoffs Week 1 Results:
JMU 20 vs. Eastern Kentucky 17
ODU 35 vs. Norfolk St. 18

Also, ACW no GMU, VCU, Drexel, Northeastern, Hofstra, & UNC-W fans allowed!

See its this kind of post that makes others want certain teams to lose.
bushwack
November-26th-2011, 09:21 PM
I honestly don't care. You enjoy basketball, I'll enjoy basketball and football.
RichmondRedskin88
November-26th-2011, 09:36 PM
I honestly don't care. You enjoy basketball, I'll enjoy basketball and football.

I enjoy football too. I go to some of my old high schools games.(sadly they lost in the final last night at home because the starting QB had a broken hand). I've seen a couple ODU b ball games on live streams this year and I noticed the Ted hasn't been looking so good. I'm not sure if that's the result of football or the low expectations for the b ball team after losing so many players.
bushwack
November-26th-2011, 09:59 PM
Let me clarify. You enjoy your VCU basketball, I'll enjoy my ODU basketball and ODU football. Is that better?
ACW
November-27th-2011, 02:45 AM
Let me clarify. You enjoy your VCU basketball, I'll enjoy my ODU basketball and ODU football. Is that better?:slap:
I still want the CAA to win.

Oh, and speaking for RR88 and myself: Final Four bitches.
bushwack
November-27th-2011, 07:18 AM
Once again this is a CAA thread for FOOTBALL. You two have nothing to contribute to this thread and are thus trolling...keep walking.
ACW
November-27th-2011, 07:20 AM
So because I still want the CAA to win I'm trolling. Got it :thumbsup:
bushwack
November-27th-2011, 07:31 AM
No your comment of:

"Oh, and speaking for RR88 and myself: Final Four bitches", that is where you were caught trolling.
ACW
November-27th-2011, 07:46 AM
No your comment of:

"Oh, and speaking for RR88 and myself: Final Four bitches", that is where you were caught trolling.Only in response to this:
FCS Playoffs Week 1 Results:
JMU 20 vs. Eastern Kentucky 17
ODU 35 vs. Norfolk St. 18

Also, ACW no GMU, VCU, Drexel, Northeastern, Hofstra, & UNC-W fans allowed!
bushwack
November-27th-2011, 07:50 AM
Yeah, because you posted about some idiotic photo and made a comment about playoffs, and everyone on this board from the NCAA thread knows your feelings on the BCS, NCAA, and playoffs. It's not needed in this thread. The FCS does it the right way, and a true champion is crowned, we don't need you coming in here and posting photos and making comments that aren't necessary.
bushwack
December-1st-2011, 09:30 AM
FCS Playoffs Round 2 Schedule:
ODU @ #3 Georgia Southern @ 1:00 PM
Maine @ Appalachian State @ 2:00 PM
New Hampshire @ Montana State @ 3:00 PM
Lehigh @ Towson @ 3:30 PM
JMU @ #2 North Dakota State @ 4:00 PM

The CAA has a tough week ahead of themselves.
ODU is going to have its hands full with GSU's triple option offense that put up 21 points and over 300 yards against #2 Alabama two weeks ago. Game line: ODU +12
App. State is always tough at home and Maine will certainly have their hands full. Game line: Maine +3.5
New Hampshire will have a long flight out west to Montana and have a tough Montana St. team awaiting them. Game line: New Hampshire +6.5
Towson is the only CAA team that has a home game this week, but once again not an easy opponent in Lehigh. Game line: Lehigh +6.5
JMU's game depends on which JMU team shows up. They'll definitely need their defense this week going against an NDSU team that averages 33.5 ppg. Game line: JMU +9

Good luck to all the CAA teams out there, and let's hope we can prove Vegas wrong this weekend and come away with more than 1 win.
bushwack
December-3rd-2011, 09:08 AM
It's Game Day!

Good luck to all of the CAA teams! Let's prove Vegas and line setters wrong, except for Towson.
Reic
December-3rd-2011, 09:20 AM
It's Game Day!

Good luck to all of the CAA teams! Let's prove Vegas and line setters wrong, except for Towson.

If I was a betting man, I would take ODU +12 all day, and the W :)
bushwack
December-3rd-2011, 06:42 PM
FCS Playoffs Round 2 Results:
#3 Ga. Southern 55 vs. ODU 48
Maine 34 vs. App. State 12
Montana St. 26 vs. New Hampshire 25
Lehigh 40 vs. Towson 38
#2 NDSU 26 vs. JMU 14

Not a good week for the CAA. Only Maine survived the weekend to play in the quarterfinals next weekend.

I don't know about the other games, I did see Lehigh go for it on 4th down and complete a pass to the FB to ice the game, besides that I don't know what happened for the rest of that game or the others.

But as for the ODU game, I was at work and only could get the Game Cast of the game and was still on the edge of my seat. Both teams had 28 first downs each, both teams combined for over 1,150 offensive yards, but the game couldn't have featured two teams that score points differently. Ga. Southern only had 130 passing yards off of 11 attempts and 1 TD, and had 477 rushing yards and 7 TDs on 62 attempts. While on the other hand ODU had 211 rushing yards and 2 TDs on 29 rushing attempts, but threw the ball 45 times for 349 yards and 5 TDs. This game came down to capitalizing on the other team's turnovers, and ODU could not do that, and Ga. Southern were the better team today.

With that said I believe the future is bright for not only ODU (with Heinicke), but Towson with West, I don't know about their QB situation and what year he is. But the landscape for the CAA will change next year with UMass going to the MAC and FBS, and I believe but am not 100% that Rhode Island is gone as well; however, Georgia St. will be joining the CAA next year, even though I don't know if that's really an improvement to the CAA.

It's going to be a long wait until next September, but I guess it's now time to focus on CAA basketball, even though that appears it's going to be a rough season for all teams in the CAA this season.
bushwack
December-3rd-2011, 08:48 PM
Two words why Monarch fans should be very optimistic for the future, especially the next 3 years: Taylor Heinicke.

Here are the true freshman's final season statistics through 8.5 games:
68.7% on his passing attempts
2,380 passing yards (280 passing yards per game)
25 TDs
1 INT (Hail Mary vs. Towson)

365 rushing yards on 69 attempts (5.29 yards per attempt)
4 TDs
1 Fumble lost

Altogether Heinicke accounted for:
2,745 Total yards
29 TDs
2 Turnovers
rictus58
December-4th-2011, 06:13 AM
Towson gave up a sack/safety with 4 min. Left. That sealed the game for leheigh. Very proud of towson this year. Things finally look bright for the team. West is a beast.
bushwack
December-8th-2011, 05:46 AM
FCS Playoffs Quaterfinals:
Friday, November 9th:
#5 Northern Iowa @ #4 Montana @ 8:00 PM

Saturday, November 10th:
Montana St. @ #1 Sam Houston St. @ 12:00 PM
Maine (CAA) @ #3 Georgia Southern @ 2:00 PM
Lehigh @ #2 North Dakota State @ 4:00 PM
bushwack
December-10th-2011, 09:52 PM
FCS Playoffs Quarterfinals Results:
#4 Montana 48 vs. #5 Northern Iowa 10
#1 Sam Houston St. 49 vs. Montana St. 13
#3 Georgia Southern 35 vs. Maine 23
#2 North Dakota St. 24 vs. Lehigh 0

With Maine's loss to Ga. Southern today that means all CAA teams are out of the tournament. I believe this is the earliest in a good number of years that all CAA teams have been eliminated in the FCS Playoffs. So far it's been all chalk through the first 3 rounds and the top 4 seeds remain.