WSSU releases 2008 Football Schedule

[raginram]

http://www.journalnow.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSJ/MGArticle/WSJ_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173354174490

Friday, January 11, 2008
WSSU's football team will play six home games this fall


By John Dell
JOURNAL REPORTER

Since Winston-Salem State has been moving toward Division I it's been difficult to get a balanced football schedule between home and road games. However, this fall it will have a balanced schedule.

The Rams will play six home games and five road games, something that Athletics Director Chico Caldwell says will be beneficial.

"I'm happy with the fact that we have six home games," Caldwell said. "With our schedule we've tried to get some balance, but that doesn't mean it will be like that every year. Since we made the move to Division I it's been a challenge to schedule so that's what I've tried to stay ahead and that means looking at schedules years in advance."...

Sept. 6 at N.C. A&T, 6 p.m.

Sept. 13 Savannah State, 6 p.m.

Sept. 20 Morgan State, 6 p.m.

Sept. 27 S.C. State, 6 p.m.

Oct. 4 Howard, 6 p.m.

Oct. 11 at Florida A&M, 6 p.m.

Oct. 25 Bethune-Cookman, 2 p.m. (HOMECOMING)

Nov. 1 at Hampton, 1 p.m.

Nov. 8 at Delaware State, 1 p.m.

Nov. 15 at N.C. Central

Nov. 22 Norfolk State, 1 pm.

[GannonFan]

Is this another 9 conference game mandate by the MEAC??

[HIU 93]

Is this another 9 conference game mandate by the MEAC??

There never has been a "9 conference game mandate" in the MEAC. The mandate has always been that each conference team plays every other conference team. That just happens to be 9 now. In the past, it was six.

[GannonFan]

There never has been a "9 conference game mandate" in the MEAC. The mandate has always been that each conference team plays every other conference team. That just happens to be 9 now. In the past, it was six.

Kinda a roundabout way to the same outcome, don't you think? xpeacex

[fjblair]

Wow six road games in a row last year. This is a much more travel friendly schedule.

[nwFL Griz]

2009 is a 12 game year as well?

[GannonFan]

2009 is a 12 game year as well?

I didn't think '09 was, just '08. Could be wrong though.

[nwFL Griz]

I didn't think '09 was, just '08. Could be wrong though.

That's what I thought too, but see the quote:


Caldwell said that for the schedule in 2009 the Rams can play 12 games, according to NCAA rules.

[jbuggASU]

Good luck to WSSU, lets add some more strong FCS teams from NC!!! xthumbsupx

[Mountaineer]

Sept. 27 S.C. State, 6 p.m.


After hearing about the Marching 101 from S.C. playing at Wofford I think I may have to drive down to WS to take in this game. Two teams I'd like to see on the field, too. You Rams wouldn't mind an App in your midst would you? xthumbsupx The band will be there, right? :D

[AZGrizFan]

There never has been a "9 conference game mandate" in the MEAC. The mandate has always been that each conference team plays every other conference team. That just happens to be 9 now. In the past, it was six.

wow...that's splittin' hairs, ain't it 93?

[raginram]

After hearing about the Marching 101 from S.C. playing at Wofford I think I may have to drive down to WS to take in this game. Two teams I'd like to see on the field, too. You Rams wouldn't mind an App in your midst would you? xthumbsupx The band will be there, right? :D

I wont mind and yes the 101 will be there

[HIU 93]

Kinda a roundabout way to the same outcome, don't you think? xpeacex

Nope.

[lizrdgizrd]

HIU, you really don't see that the MEAC having 10 teams + a mandate to play all conference teams is the same thing as the MEAC mandating 9 conference games? xconfusedx