2006 I-A games

[89Hen]

Here's what I've seen so far, please feel free to update if you know of more or I missed some...

Atlantic 10
8/31 Rhode Island at Connecticut
9/2 Richmond at Duke
9/2 William & Mary at Maryland
9/9 Massachusetts at Navy
9/9 New Hampshire at Northwestern
9/23 Villanova at Auburn
Maine at Boston College
Northestern at Virginia Tech

Big Sky
9/2 Idaho State at UNLV
9/2 Montana State at Colorado
9/9 Sacramento State at San Diego State
9/16 Eastern Washington at Idaho

Big South
9/9 Liberty at Wake Forest

Gateway
9/2 Western Kentucky at Georgia
9/2 Illinois State at Kansas State
9/2 Indiana State at Purdue
9/9 Western Illinois at Wisconsin
9/16 Youngstown State at Penn State
9/30 Northern Iowa at Iowa State

Great West
9/16 UC Davis at San Jose State
9/23 Cal Poly at San Jose State
9/23 North Dakota State at Ball State
Cal Poly at San Diego State

MEAC
9/9 Florida A&M at Miami (FL)
Delaware State at Rutgers

Ohio Valley
9/2 Eastern Illinois at Illinois
9/2 Murray State at Missouri
9/14 Tennessee Tech at Middle Tennessee State
9/23 Tennessee State at Vanderbilt
10/14 Jacksonville State at Mississippi State
10/14 Southeast Missouri State at Arkansas

Southern
9/2 Appalachian State at North Carolina State
9/9 UT-Chattanooga at Memphis
9/16 Furman at North Carolina
9/2 Citadel at Texas A&M
11/18 Western Carolina at Florida

Southland
9/2 Stephen F. Austin at Tulsa
9/9 Texas State at Kentucky
9/9 Northwestern State at Baylor
9/9 Southeastern Louisiana at Southern Miss
9/16 Sam Houston State at Southern Methodist
9/16 Stephen F. Austin at Arizona
9/23 Southeastern Louisiana at Texas Tech
9/30 Sam Houston State at Texas
11/4 Northwestern State at Mississippi

SWAC
9/2 Alabama State at Troy
9/9 Grambling State at Louisiana-Monroe

[bandl]

Here's what I've seen so far, please feel free to update if you know of more or I missed some...

Did you forget the MEAC?

[JMU Duke Dog]

I think I saw somewhere here on AGS that Appalachian State is suppose to play at NC State next year but I am not sure on the date.

:xmas:

[LacesOut]

9/23 Villanova at Auburn

Oh my!!

[TexasTerror]

Southland
9/2 Stephen F. Austin at Tulsa
9/9 Texas State at Kentucky
9/23 Southeastern Louisiana at Texas Tech
11/4 Northwestern State at Mississippi


SHSU @ Texas - Sept 30th
NW State @ Baylor - Sept 9th
SHSU @ SMU - Sept 16th (date not confirmed 100%)
SFA @ Arizona - Sept 16th
SELA @ Southern Miss - Sept 9th

[TheValleyRaider]

9/9 New Hampshire at Northwestern
9/23 Southeastern Louisiana at Texas Tech


Ladies and Gentlemen, let the scoring commence...

[89Hen]

Did you forget the MEAC?
No MEAC's on the list I saw. :eyebrow:

[bandl]

No MEAC's on the list I saw. :eyebrow:

That's what I thought...I haven't seen any either. ;)

[89Hen]

Thanks for the update Terror! But I have to ask... WTF is up with the Southland?! :asswhip: Looks like McNeese may be the only one with a chance at an at-large.

[Black and Gold Express]

We open the season at NC State.

[tribe ol]

William & Mary @ Maryland - 9/2/06

[DinoDex200]

Ladies and Gentlemen, let the scoring commence...

I think it's already 21-0, Texas Tech...

[JMU Duke Dog]

We open the season at NC State.

Would that be on 9/2/06? That would mean the probable Appalachian State at James Madison game would be either 9/9/06 or 9/16/06.

[89Hen]

William & Mary @ Maryland - 9/2/06
No offense to W&M but how pissed off are Terp fans going to be when they get a load of their home OOC slate? :cool:

9/2 - William & Mary
9/9 - Middle Tennessee State
9/23 - Florida International

[DB_Atlantic10]

One of the things I don't like about MM, is his philosophy of not wanting to play I-A teams....playing down still didn't get us in the playoffs...... :bang:

[JMU Duke Dog]

One of the things I don't like about MM, is his philosophy of not wanting to play I-A teams....playing down still didn't get us in the playoffs...... :bang:

Probably more due to Bourne's influence JMU will be playing at UNC on 9/1/07 and at Duke in 2008.

[grizband]

MSU is playing Colorado, I think the first weekend of the season.

[DB_Atlantic10]

Probably more due to Bourne's influence JMU will be playing at UNC on 9/1/07 and at Duke in 2008.

I would have liked to have seen the next years team challenge a I-A team...I think it's tough to make a run w/o a I-A on your schedule...it just slows everything else down....but luckily we play App St. the closest team to I-A in I-AA in my opinion.....

[bandl]

No offense to W&M but how pissed off are Terp fans going to be when they get a load of their home OOC slate? :cool:

9/2 - William & Mary
9/9 - Middle Tennessee State
9/23 - Florida International
No offense to MD...but MD needs a few easy wins to get that 6th win and get an invitation to a 'coveted' bowl game. They didnt' get 6 wins this year, so they may actually welcome the easy games...not to say that W&M is ever an easy game!!! ;)

[DB_Atlantic10]

No offense to MD...but MD needs a few easy wins to get that 6th win and get an invitation to a 'coveted' bowl game. They didnt' get 6 wins this year, so they may actually welcome the easy games...not to say that W&M is ever an easy game!!! ;)

I was at the W&M UNC game in 04 and they gave the Heels all they could handle..... Being an W&M alum, it was tough keeping my trap shut while sitting in the blue seats on my son's recruiting trip...... :coach:

[GSUISBACK]

FAMU vs Miami 09-09

[henfan]

The MEAC's I-AA team in Delaware plays Rutgers in 2006.

http://www.jerryremy.com/LogoServer/college/DelawareStateHornets6.GIF

http://www.nationalchamps.net/NCAA/future_schedules/rutgers_future.htm

[Black and Gold Express]

Would that be on 9/2/06? That would mean the probable Appalachian State at James Madison game would be either 9/9/06 or 9/16/06.

Say wha huh? :confused: First I've heard of that game anywhere. Where'd you hear about that one?

[LacesOut]

The MEAC's I-AA team in Delaware plays Rutgers in 2006.

http://www.jerryremy.com/LogoServer/college/DelawareStateHornets6.GIF

http://www.nationalchamps.net/NCAA/future_schedules/rutgers_future.htm

GO HORNETS!!

And btw, all this talk about Maryland makes me want to say, Maryland.................SUCKS!!!

[JMU Duke Dog]

Say wha huh? :confused: First I've heard of that game anywhere. Where'd you hear about that one?

I had posted this in earlier threads but I knew that you all were kind of busy with the championship this weekend. ASU and JMU are close to finalizing a series deal with ASU coming to JMU in 2006 and JMU making a return trip to ASU later (2008 or 2009?).

[Black and Gold Express]

I had posted this in earlier threads but I knew that you all were kind of busy with the championship this weekend. ASU and JMU are close to finalizing a series deal with ASU coming to JMU in 2006 and JMU making a return trip to ASU later (2008 or 2009?).

Well, there's one more road game I'd be making in 2006, if it comes to pass.

Hopefully it'll be the matchup of the last two champions!

[GannonFan]

Thanks for the update Terror! But I have to ask... WTF is up with the Southland?! :asswhip: Looks like McNeese may be the only one with a chance at an at-large.

Heck, you have multiple teams playing multiple IA's - Appy St is showing this year that you can do that and still succeed, but that's just one case out of a lot that go the other way. Not a very high percentage way of making the playoffs. Such is the lure of the big IA payday that some schools almost schedule themselves out of the playoffs.

[TypicalTribe]

Of all the I-AA teams to choose from, what in the world is Rutgers doing playing Delaware State? I guess since Villanova and UNH have beaten them in recent years, they've decided to stay away from the A-10, but a matchup with a MEAC team is pretty sad, especially as a Jersey boy.

[TexasTerror]

Question...which I-AA squad is Temple playing?

All I see/know for their schedule:

9-16 @ Auburn
11-11 @ Penn State
11-18 @ Navy
TBA Clemson
TBA @ Buffalo

[TypicalTribe]

Heck, you have multiple teams playing multiple IA's - Appy St is showing this year that you can do that and still succeed, but that's just one case out of a lot that go the other way. Not a very high percentage way of making the playoffs. Such is the lure of the big IA payday that some schools almost schedule themselves out of the playoffs.

As I said in another thread, there's a great chance the Southland auto-bid winner might not have 7 DI wins and the chance of an at-large is really unlikely.

[eagle1]

EWU is playing at Idaho (WAC) next season. I think the game is the third week of the season. EWU beat Idaho two years ago in Moscow. Go Eagles!!!

[GSUISBACK]

EWU is playing at Idaho (WAC) next season. I think the game is the third week of the season. EWU beat Idaho two years ago in Moscow. Go Eagles!!!

Why did you play in Russia? Is there a big alumni base there? :eyebrow: :smiley_wi

[Tribefan]

I don't know if this was mentioned, but Rhode Island plays Connecticut for the season opener.

[LarryBoy]

9/16 Furman at North Carolina


Did UNC not learn their lesson in '99?

(FYI, they dropped a 28-3 decision to Furman on homecoming that year)

[WCU LawCat]

Another to add.

Western Carolina vs. Florida Gators on the last regular Saturday of the season.

[asumatt]

Did UNC not learn their lesson in '99?

(FYI, they dropped a 28-3 decision to Furman on homecoming that year)

I think it is funny that furman chose to play a bottom 10 team. I am sick and tired of I-A games having so much credibility when it comes to playoff selection. Furple may win the game, but they lost my respect.

[89Hen]

BTW, check out Florida Atlantic's opening month+

9-2 @ South Carolina
9-9 @ Clemson
9-16 @ Oklahoma State
9-23 @ Kansas State
9-30 @ Louisiana-Monroe
:rolleyes:

[ucdtim17]

Davis and CP both play at SJSU back to back weekends 9/16 and 9/23. CP also plays at San Diego State - not sure when

[youwouldno]

I think it is funny that furman chose to play a bottom 10 team. I am sick and tired of I-A games having so much credibility when it comes to playoff selection. Furple may win the game, but they lost my respect.

Are you retarded? Honest question.

[bandl]

I think it is funny that furman chose to play a bottom 10 team. I am sick and tired of I-A games having so much credibility when it comes to playoff selection. Furple may win the game, but they lost my respect.

That 'bottom 10' team you are referring to happened to beat NC State, Utah, UVA and BOSTON COLLEGE in 2005...I guess those 4 colleges, along with UNC, make up half of the worst 10 teams in I-A, huh?

[GGASU]

I think it is funny that furman chose to play a bottom 10 team. I am sick and tired of I-A games having so much credibility when it comes to playoff selection. Furple may win the game, but they lost my respect.

What are you talking about....bottom 10?

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt05.htm

[UNI_UVM_YES]

Gateway
9/2 Western Kentucky at Georgia
9/2 Illinois State at Kansas State
9/2 Indiana State at Purdue
9/9 Western Illinois at Wisconsin
9/16 Youngstown State at Penn State
9/30 Northern Iowa at Iowa State


It appears that the Gateway may have the toughest I-A schedule next year. :doh: All of the teams are in the top 30 this year with the exception of K-State and Purdue. Although I'll admit I haven't really investigated the outlooks for these I-A teams next year. Who knows maybe Penn State will suck xazzx and Y-town walks all over them :D

[youwouldno]

Looks like Illinois St and UNI are the Gateway's only hopes for a I-A win, no offense to the rest.

Hopefully App St and Furman can clean out the top I-As in NC.

[UNI_UVM_YES]

It is one thing when UNI knocks of Iowa or Iowa St in basketball. It is quite another when it happens in football... Here's hoping they can pull it off next year :rotateh: :rotateh: :rotateh:

[bcrawf]

UNI may have a chance- Look at the games around them-

9/23 @ Texas
9/30 UNI
10/7 Nebraska
10/14 @ Colorado

Looks like a "Trap Game" to me!! :smiley_wi

[UNI_UVM_YES]

Iowa St will have their hands full prepping for those other games. Maybe they will overlook poor little UNI. :asswhip:

[da_bears]

Add Missouri State @ Okie St.

[thirdgendin]

I think it is funny that furman chose to play a bottom 10 team. I am sick and tired of I-A games having so much credibility when it comes to playoff selection. Furple may win the game, but they lost my respect.

Get real. You guys would love a shot at North Carolina. Just read the Mountaineer Message Board sometime.

Heck, you'd also probably like to play any I-A team you could beat as well.

[charliej]

9/23 Villanova at Auburn

Oh my!!


The Auburn game was replaced by Central Fla. They had sched conflicts so they dropped the game.

http://www.al.com/sports/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/sports/1130341522322220.xml&coll=3

[Pard4Life]

Disappointed that Lehigh or Colgate never bothered to schedule that I-A joke Suckgers. Although, both got their kicks in on that other joke, Buffalo.

As for Lafayette, I'd say let's play Temple :xmas: .

[Pard4Life]

Who knows maybe Penn State will suck and Y-town walks all over them :D

I'd bet the farm on YSU walking all over Slippery Rock though xlolx

[McNeese72]

Add McNeese vs South Florida to the list.

Expect the probable announcement of another I-A for McNeese in the near future.

Doc

[MACHIAVELLI]

Here's what I've seen so far, please feel free to update if you know of more or I missed some...

SWAC
9/2 Alabama State at Troy
9/9 Grambling State at Louisiana-Monroe

ICON Grambling will not be playing ULM. We play Alabama A&M (conference game) in Huntsville on that date.

[rabidsaluki]

Add:

SIU is at IU Hoosiers either 9/9 or 9/16 can't remember which

[bandl]

ICON Grambling will not be playing ULM. We play Alabama A&M (conference game) in Huntsville on that date.
Ouch...the SWAC is only playing one I-A team?

[MACHIAVELLI]

Ouch...the SWAC is only playing one I-A team?

I never said that ICON Grambling wasn't playing a 1-A team. We just aren't playing ULM. We will probably play Pitt or Minn.

[TexasTerror]

Ouch...the SWAC is only playing one I-A team?

SWAC's mission: Get more than the one OOC Div I win they got this year to prove they are a viable conference to some degree...

May be tough, especially if Tuskegee goes 2-0 against the SWAC again and PV/TxSo each play some sub Div I competition...

[MACHIAVELLI]

SWAC's mission: Get more than the one OOC Div I win they got this year to prove they are a viable conference to some degree...


Grambling has nothing to prove.

[bandl]

I never said that ICON Grambling wasn't playing a 1-A team. We just aren't playing ULM. We will probably play Pitt or Minn.
Got it. I thought Grambling's schedule for '06 was locked up already. :beerchug:

[COLONELSINCE78]

Sept 2 EKU at Cincinnati
Sept 9 EKU hosting Western

.....oh that's right...Western just keeps talking about I-A they haven't actually done it

[SoCon48]

Here's what I've seen so far, please feel free to update if you know of more or I missed some...

Atlantic 10
8/31 Rhode Island at Connecticut
9/2 Richmond at Duke
9/2 William & Mary at Maryland
9/9 Massachusetts at Navy
9/9 New Hampshire at Northwestern
9/23 Villanova at Auburn
Maine at Boston College
Northestern at Virginia Tech

Big Sky
9/2 Idaho State at UNLV
9/2 Montana State at Colorado
9/9 Sacramento State at San Diego State
9/16 Eastern Washington at Idaho

Big South
9/9 Liberty at Wake Forest

Gateway
9/2 Western Kentucky at Georgia
9/2 Illinois State at Kansas State
9/2 Indiana State at Purdue
9/9 Western Illinois at Wisconsin
9/16 Youngstown State at Penn State
9/30 Northern Iowa at Iowa State

Great West
9/16 UC Davis at San Jose State
9/23 Cal Poly at San Jose State
9/23 North Dakota State at Ball State
Cal Poly at San Diego State

MEAC
9/9 Florida A&M at Miami (FL)
Delaware State at Rutgers

Ohio Valley
9/2 Eastern Illinois at Illinois
9/2 Murray State at Missouri
9/14 Tennessee Tech at Middle Tennessee State
9/23 Tennessee State at Vanderbilt
10/14 Jacksonville State at Mississippi State
10/14 Southeast Missouri State at Arkansas

Southern
9/2 Appalachian State at North Carolina State
9/9 UT-Chattanooga at Memphis
9/16 Furman at North Carolina
9/2 Citadel at Texas A&M
11/18 Western Carolina at Florida

Southland
9/2 Stephen F. Austin at Tulsa
9/9 Texas State at Kentucky
9/9 Northwestern State at Baylor
9/9 Southeastern Louisiana at Southern Miss
9/16 Sam Houston State at Southern Methodist
9/16 Stephen F. Austin at Arizona
9/23 Southeastern Louisiana at Texas Tech
9/30 Sam Houston State at Texas
11/4 Northwestern State at Mississippi

SWAC
9/2 Alabama State at Troy
9/9 Grambling State at Louisiana-Monroe
************************************************

Oh, is this the list of teams some say we're whoring out to???
47 whores? Sounds like someone needs to rethink their definition of whores.

[LacesOut]

The Auburn game was replaced by Central Fla. They had sched conflicts so they dropped the game.

http://www.al.com/sports/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/sports/1130341522322220.xml&coll=3

Thanks for the update, charlie.

[89Hen]

Updated. Apparently you can't keep editing your original post forever. And I-AA 2005, keep your ****ty comments to yourself or start another string :cool:

Atlantic 10
8/31 Rhode Island at Connecticut
9/2 Richmond at Duke
9/2 William & Mary at Maryland
9/9 Massachusetts at Navy
9/9 New Hampshire at Northwestern
Villanova at Central Florida
Maine at Boston College
Northestern at Virginia Tech

Big Sky
9/2 Idaho State at UNLV
9/2 Montana State at Colorado
9/9 Sacramento State at San Diego State
9/16 Eastern Washington at Idaho

Big South
9/9 Liberty at Wake Forest

Gateway
9/2 Western Kentucky at Georgia
9/2 Illinois State at Kansas State
9/2 Indiana State at Purdue
9/2 Southern Illinois at Indiana
9/2 Missouri State at Oklahoma State
9/9 Western Illinois at Wisconsin
9/16 Youngstown State at Penn State
9/30 Northern Iowa at Iowa State

Great West
9/16 UC Davis at San Jose State
9/23 Cal Poly at San Jose State
9/23 North Dakota State at Ball State
Cal Poly at San Diego State

MEAC
9/9 Florida A&M at Miami (FL)
Delaware State at Rutgers

Ohio Valley
9/2 Eastern Illinois at Illinois
9/2 Murray State at Missouri
9/2 Eastern Kentucky at Cincinnati
9/14 Tennessee Tech at Middle Tennessee State
9/23 Tennessee State at Vanderbilt
10/14 Jacksonville State at Mississippi State
10/14 Southeast Missouri State at Arkansas

Southern
9/2 Appalachian State at North Carolina State
9/9 UT-Chattanooga at Memphis
9/16 Furman at North Carolina
9/2 Citadel at Texas A&M
11/18 Western Carolina at Florida

Southland
9/2 Stephen F. Austin at Tulsa
9/2 McNeese at South Florida
9/9 Texas State at Kentucky
9/9 Northwestern State at Baylor
9/9 Southeastern Louisiana at Southern Miss
9/16 Sam Houston State at Southern Methodist
9/16 Stephen F. Austin at Arizona
9/23 Southeastern Louisiana at Texas Tech
9/30 Sam Houston State at Texas
11/4 Northwestern State at Mississippi

SWAC
9/2 Alabama State at Troy

[McNeese72]

McNeese-USF is Sept. 2.

[LacesOut]

Hey 89, ya think any of the A-10 teams can win??

Atlantic 10
8/31 Rhode Island at Connecticut
9/2 Richmond at Duke
9/2 William & Mary at Maryland
9/9 Massachusetts at Navy
9/9 New Hampshire at Northwestern
Villanova at Central Florida
Maine at Boston College
Northestern at Virginia Tech

[TypicalTribe]

Hey 89, ya think any of the A-10 teams can win??

Atlantic 10
8/31 Rhode Island at Connecticut
9/2 Richmond at Duke
9/2 William & Mary at Maryland
9/9 Massachusetts at Navy
9/9 New Hampshire at Northwestern
Villanova at Central Florida
Maine at Boston College
Northestern at Virginia Tech

I think Richmond, UMass and UNH have the best chances. The UNH/Northwestern game could really be a lot of fun to watch.

[Ronbo]

Hmmm... looks like I-AA goes 3-44 next year. :rolleyes:

[TexasTerror]

Grambling has nothing to prove.

All they do is roll SWAC teams, lose to one I-A and then slap around Concordia!

2001 was the last time you guys had two OOC wins against I-AA competition (Nicholls and Portland St). McNeese spanked y'all by 32 in 2002 and 11 in 2003. You have nothing to prove because you guys aren't willing to prove anything outside of the SWAC...

[89Hen]

I think Richmond, UMass and UNH have the best chances. The UNH/Northwestern game could really be a lot of fun to watch.
What he said.

[SunCoastBlueHen]

I think Richmond, UMass and UNH have the best chances. The UNH/Northwestern game could really be a lot of fun to watch.

'Nova certainly has a shot against UCF.

[ewu guy]

I wish Eastern had the opportunity to play against UW or WSU some time. We've had games against other PAC-10 schools in the past. IMO the in-state D I-A schools don't want their recruiting hurt if there is an upset. This year it could have been a possibility.

[colonel84]

EKU plays Cincy on 9/2

[DB_Atlantic10]

'Nova certainly has a shot against UCF.

With the team JMU is bring back for next year, they would have a great chance for a win...depending on who they would have played in 06....but we will never know...

[Golden Eagle]

9/14 Tennessee Tech at Middle Tennessee State


Oh hell yeah. The greatest rivalry in all of Middle Tennessee recommences! :hurray: :hurray: Them I-A pretenders are going down!

[GaSouthern]

I say furman wins next year!

[Keydet90]

VMI (hopefully w/new Coach George Welsh) plays Army and their former Keydet Coach Bobby Ross at West Point - I think in SEP 06. I am hoping it will be a Corps Trip for the entire Corps of Keydets to bus/ride up from VA. Last time we played there in 94 or 95 got rave reviews except for the fact we lost 31-9. We always seem to lose those I-A games like 30something to single digits :bang:

I think UR has a great shot at Duke. Yes they beat us 40-14 this year but we were atrocious on offense...we played several I-AA teams that seemed more talented.

Best of luck to all the other I-AAs!


DP '90

[faxjusfax]

'Nova certainly has a shot against UCF.

Seems to me Villanova has the best chance for "W" out of all of them.

[fuEMO]

Based on history and what Furman will bring to the table next year. The FU/UNC game will be interesting. Lamb does not play IAA games to lose, he pulled out every trick in the book against PITT. I wonder if we will see the rio-lido offense that Furman ran against Clemson. With Gray at QB, that could be quite a weapon.

[McTailGator]

SHSU @ Texas - Sept 30th
NW State @ Baylor - Sept 9th
SHSU @ SMU - Sept 16th (date not confirmed 100%)
SFA @ Arizona - Sept 16th
SELA @ Southern Miss - Sept 9th

McNeese opens in Tampa vs South Florida on Sept. 2nd.

[MatthewsRat]

Hey 89, ya think any of the A-10 teams can win??

Atlantic 10
8/31 Rhode Island at Connecticut
9/2 Richmond at Duke
9/2 William & Mary at Maryland
9/9 Massachusetts at Navy
9/9 New Hampshire at Northwestern
Villanova at Central Florida
Maine at Boston College
Northestern at Virginia Tech

Northeastern will give VT a run for its money.

[bandl]

Northeastern will give VT a run for its money.
How in the hell will they give VT a run for its money??? Are they going to be armed with shotguns when they take the field???

[TypicalTribe]

How in the hell will they give VT a run for its money??? Are they going to be armed with shotguns when they take the field???

More like they'll be running for their lives, but at least they'll have VT's guaranteed money.

[Tribefan]

Actually if Northeastern can position some 14 year old girls and a bong somewhere on the sidelines, they might be able to distract Marcus Vick long enough to make a game of it.

[AppFootballAlum]

Actually if Northeastern can position some 14 year old girls and a bong somewhere on the sidelines, they might be able to distract Marcus Vick long enough to make a game of it.



LOL xlolx

[LacesOut]

Northeastern will give VT a run for its money.


Oh boy, your first post here on AGS is a doozey!!

Love your enthusiasm for your school and/or sarcasm in that post.

[skinny_uncle]

Add:

SIU is at IU Hoosiers either 9/9 or 9/16 can't remember which
And don't forget we play Youngstown State, too..........
:eek:

[leatherneck177]

Indiana St is playing at Northern Illinois next year as well.

[Tribe4SF]

Villanova will be hard pressed to stay with UCF. They are a team on the rise. Got a bowl game this year. I think the A-10 with the best shot will be UMass against Navy.

[rvzlaw]

Richmond at Duke is the only game I see the A-10 winning. Meanwhile, out west, I like Davis and Cal Poly's chances against San Jose St.

[OL FU]

I think it is funny that furman chose to play a bottom 10 team. I am sick and tired of I-A games having so much credibility when it comes to playoff selection. Furple may win the game, but they lost my respect.

Glad to hear it :boring:

[MACHIAVELLI]

All they do is roll SWAC teams, lose to one I-A and then slap around Concordia!

2001 was the last time you guys had two OOC wins against I-AA competition (Nicholls and Portland St). McNeese spanked y'all by 32 in 2002 and 11 in 2003. You have nothing to prove because you guys aren't willing to prove anything outside of the SWAC...

In 2004 we played Bethune Cookman in Cincy and beat them. Our occ games are not all against D1AA team. Sometimes they are against D1A team and a D1AA team.

Since 2000 we've played the following D1A & AA teams
Louisville
San Jose
McNeese (2)
Portland St.
FAMU
Nicholls
Bethune Cookman
Washington St.
Savannah St.

We basically only have open dates the 3rd Sat. in Sept and the 2nd Sat. in Nov. We will never get a quality team (as you people like to say) to play us on the second week in November. We are one of the few team in the country that start the season with 2 conference games.

Again we have nothing to prove to D1AA. The system will find a way to screw you over every time....Ask Hampton. We would have a better ranking and record but would be shipped off to Maine to play. We don't need the playoffs to validate us. Take us out of the polls, weekly awards and end of the year awards. The system will always find a way to say we don't dererve it.

[golionsgo]

In 2004 we played Bethune Cookman in Cincy and beat them. Our occ games are not all against D1AA team. Sometimes they are against D1A team and a D1AA team.

Since 2000 we've played the following D1A & AA teams
Louisville
San Jose
McNeese (2)
Portland St.
FAMU
Nicholls
Bethune Cookman
Washington St.
Savannah St.

We basically only have open dates the 3rd Sat. in Sept and the 2nd Sat. in Nov. We will never get a quality team (as you people like to say) to play us on the second week in November. We are one of the few team in the country that start the season with 2 conference games.

Again we have nothing to prove to D1AA. The system will find a way to screw you over every time....Ask Hampton. We would have a better ranking and record but would be shipped off to Maine to play. We don't need the playoffs to validate us. Take us out of the polls, weekly awards and end of the year awards. The system will always find a way to say we don't dererve it.


Sad to say but I think you are right.

[COLONELSINCE78]

Northeastern will give VT a run for its money.

I tell you what...I will give you 28 points and Northeastern for as much as you want

[asumatt]

I think it is funny that furman chose to play a bottom 10 team. I am sick and tired of I-A games having so much credibility when it comes to playoff selection. Furple may win the game, but they lost my respect.


OK so maybe a "bottom ten" team was stretching it a bit. I just know that Furman has a good chance of actually beating UNC, while we have our hands full with State. And my respect for Furman is back after all the congrats we got.

[thirdgendin]

OK so maybe a "bottom ten" team was stretching it a bit. I just know that Furman has a good chance of actually beating UNC, while we have our hands full with State. And my respect for Furman is back after all the congrats we got.

I don't like UNC so it pains me to say this, but you do realize that North Carolina BEAT N.C. State this year, right? 31-24 IN RALEIGH.

I think Furman will be a little down though next year, which is unfortunate when facing a team like UNC.

[Tribefan]

Actually Furman has decent chance at that game. Bunting never has his teams in great form early in the season. The same year that UNC beat Miami, UNC got just about all it could handle and more against Lang Campbell and William and Mary.

[McTailGator]

Thanks for the update Terror! But I have to ask... WTF is up with the Southland?! :asswhip: Looks like McNeese may be the only one with a chance at an at-large.

McNeese just doesn't do a good job of getting their schedule out.

We have two I-A's on our schedule now.

We open in Tampa vs South Florida of the Big East, and also play a "yet unanounced" MAC school a couple of weeks later.

We also have 6 home games at this point as well.

[blackfordpu]

More like they'll be running for their lives, but at least they'll have VT's guaranteed money.

The money thing is not always a good thing. I think after the game at Texas Tech where we got humiliated it killed team moral and set the stage for the rest of the season.

[Hansel]

The system will find a way to screw you over every time....Ask Hampton.

How did Hampton get screwed :confused:

[youwouldno]

OK so maybe a "bottom ten" team was stretching it a bit. I just know that Furman has a good chance of actually beating UNC, while we have our hands full with State. And my respect for Furman is back after all the congrats we got.

It wasn't "stretching it a bit," it was you not knowing anything about college football. Until you learn, my suggestion would be to stop posting on the subject.

[asumatt]

It wasn't "stretching it a bit," it was you not knowing anything about college football. Until you learn, my suggestion would be to stop posting on the subject.

Ok, that was a little uncalled for, but I don't think Carolina is a top I-A program, granted they have made strides in the past few years. No need to get all upset, just a friendly conversation.

[ASU Kep]

I think Furman has a shot against UNC and I think we have a shot at State, though we'll both still be underdogs. Both would be huge wins, particularly if we can beat State in their house. Beating NC State would solidify our "house-hold name" in North Carolina, too. I'll be there.

[SoCon48]

Ok, that was a little uncalled for, but I don't think Carolina is a top I-A program, granted they have made strides in the past few years. No need to get all upset, just a friendly conversation.
UNC is not even a top ACC program in football of recent. Hell, they had to get a phantom re-spot to beat Duke. :hyped:

[bandl]

UNC is not even a top ACC program in football of recent. Hell, they had to get a phantom re-spot to beat Duke. :hyped:

They also beat NC State, Utah, UVA and BC in 2005. The UVA game was a barnburner :rolleyes: ...7-5 I believe!!

[SunCoastBlueHen]

McNeese just doesn't do a good job of getting their schedule out.

We have two I-A's on our schedule now.

We open in Tampa vs South Florida of the Big East, and also play a "yet unanounced" MAC school a couple of weeks later.

We also have 6 home games at this point as well.

:hurray: :hurray: I'm marking 9/2/06 on my calendar! A chance to see some I-AA football and a promising Mcneese team. I will definitely plan on attending.

[wannabegaucho]

New Hampshire may give a game to a Basanez-less Northwestern.

Either Cal Poly or UC Davis will play a really close game with San José State. One might beat them, but remember the Eastern Washington-SJSU game from last year.

[SoCon48]

They also beat NC State, Utah, UVA and BC in 2005. The UVA game was a barnburner :rolleyes: ...7-5 I believe!!

Lost to:

G Tech 27-21
Wisconsin 14-5
Louisville 69-14 :asswhip: xlolx Miami 34-16
Maryland 33-30
VTech 30-3

:(

[purduecrum]

Here's what I've seen so far, please feel free to update if you know of more or I missed some...


9/2 Indiana State at Purdue


I'm excited this one is on my season ticket at full price.

xcoffeex

[bandl]

Lost to:

G Tech 27-21
Wisconsin 14-5
Louisville 69-14 :asswhip: xlolx Miami 34-16
Maryland 33-30
VTech 30-3

:(

Hey, I never said they were a great or consistent team!! xlolx But I still can't get over the 'bottom ten' comment, or whatever it was...UNC is NOT going to be an easy opponent for any team in I-AA...whether it be Furman or JMU (we got two games against UNC in the next few years).

[89Hen]

I'm excited this one is on my season ticket at full price. xcoffeex
Hey, it's your AD crum. :nod:

[GGASU]

UNC is not even a top ACC program in football of recent. Hell, they had to get a phantom re-spot to beat Duke. :hyped:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt05.htm

Sagarin rating almost identical to NCSU. That being said I would rather play UNC because Bunting doesn't know how to modivate his players againist good I-AA opponents. But Amato does, they killed Richmond last year and EKU this year.

[SoCon48]

Hey, I never said they were a great or consistent team!! xlolx But I still can't get over the 'bottom ten' comment, or whatever it was...UNC is NOT going to be an easy opponent for any team in I-AA...whether it be Furman or JMU (we got two games against UNC in the next few years).

I stated they were not a top ACC team in football of recent.

[ASU Kep]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt05.htm

Sagarin rating almost identical to NCSU. That being said I would rather play UNC because Bunting doesn't know how to modivate his players againist good I-AA opponents. But Amato does, they killed Richmond last year and EKU this year.

I think with our showing at LSU and the National Championship, the cat has left the proverbial bag. Any I-A that doesn't take us seriously will lose, and we look to be damn good next year. On paper at least, better perhaps than this year. I'd freakin love to beat State. :splat:

[MACHIAVELLI]

Nov. 11 is actually one of two dates that the Tigers are still looking to fill. GSU/Grambling also typically takes on an out-of-conference foe in Week 3, after the Alcorn and A&M contests.

The school is in scheduling talks to play either Minnesota at the Metrodome or Pittsburgh at Heinz Field on that Sept. 16 date. If contracts are signed, 2006 would mark the third consecutive season that Grambling has played two or more games in NFL venues.

:read:

[McNeeserocket]

:hurray: :hurray: I'm marking 9/2/06 on my calendar! A chance to see some I-AA football and a promising Mcneese team. I will definitely plan on attending.

Stay in touch with McNeese fans and we will meet up with you at the game next September. We will have tailgaters there in their RVs so you can hang out and get some good cajun cooking before and after the game. If you promise to pull for McNeese we will probably give you all you drink before and after the game also. :beerchug:

[SunCoastBlueHen]

Stay in touch with McNeese fans and we will meet up with you at the game next September. We will have tailgaters there in their RVs so you can hang out and get some good cajun cooking before and after the game. If you promise to pull for McNeese we will probably give you all you drink before and after the game also. :beerchug:

You have yourself a deal (no way I root for a I-A over a I-AA)! I can eat me some good cajun food, too.

Raymond James is a beautiful stadium with lots of tailgating room (mostly all grass parking lots). I understand they close the upper tier of the stadium for Bulls games and usually get between 30 and 40K in attendance. I should be a great atmosphere. :nod:

I'm looking forward to it already.

[dbackjon]

NAU will travel to Arizona State in 2006.

[TexasTerror]

NAU will travel to Arizona State in 2006.

Glad to see Arizona St playing in-state. Was worried about NAU when Arizona signed up another 'Lumberjack' school...Stephen F Austin...

[dbackjon]

Glad to see Arizona St playing in-state. Was worried about NAU when Arizona signed up another 'Lumberjack' school...Stephen F Austin...

We played them in 2003 as well (first time since 1950). I think we have Utah in 2007, then back to U of A in 2008.

Now if they would just play us in Basketball.

[B&G]

I too would like to know how Hampton was screwed.

I think App has a real shot against NCSU. They are losing many of their best defensive players. Their passing game doesn't worry me. If we can stop Toney Baker and Andre Brown etc, then we have a chance. With that said, I'd rather be playing Carolina as well.

[McTailGator]

:hurray: :hurray: I'm marking 9/2/06 on my calendar! A chance to see some I-AA football and a promising Mcneese team. I will definitely plan on attending.


Cool,

I take it you live in the Tampa area.

We will make plans for a Tailgate party when the game gets closer. Hope you can join us McFans for some Tailgating.

[SunCoastBlueHen]

Cool,

I take it you live in the Tampa area.

We will make plans for a Tailgate party when the game gets closer. Hope you can join us McFans for some Tailgating.

I would love to meet up with some Mcneese fans and join one of their ledgendary tailgates. I'll make sure to keep in touch with cowpoke fans between now and September.

[McNeese72]

Okay, you can add McNeese-Toledo to the list of I-A games. Gary Laney, the local sportswriter, finally broke the story in this mornings newspaper.

Doc

[Spider1976]

Oregon State will play a Big Sky team on Sept. 2; just haven't determined who yet. I've heard either Idaho State, Weber State or Eastern Washington.

[mainejeff]

Here's a good site to check future I-A schedules for I-AA games:

http://www.nationalchamps.net/NCAA/future_schedules/index.htm

[Blue42]

[QUOTE=89Hen]Here's what I've seen so far, please feel free to update if you know of more or I missed some...

Atlantic 10
9/9 New Hampshire at Northwestern

Gateway
9/2 Illinois State at Kansas State
[QUOTE]

Best looking games from my lens. New Hampshire will give Northwestern a handful. Illinois State may just get over on K-State.