ICON\Grambling Football schedule 2006

[MACHIAVELLI]

Tentative

Sept. 2nd Hampton in Birmingham, AL (SWAC/MEAC Challenge)
Sept. 9th Alabama A&M in Huntsville, AL
Sept. 16th Univ. Of Houston in Houston, TX
Sept. 23 OPEN
Sept. 30 Prairie View in Dallas, TX (State Fair Classic)
Oct. 7th Miss. Valley in Itta Bena, MS
Oct. 14th UAPB in Little Rock, AR (Delta Classic)
Oct. 21 Jackson St.in Grambling, LA
Oct. 28th Tx. Southern in Houston, TX
Nov. 4th Alabama St. in Grambling (Homecoming)
Nov. 11th OPEN
Nov. 18th OPEN
Nov. 25th Southern in New Orleans, LA (Bayou Classic XXXIII)
Dec 2. Alcorn St. in Grambling, LA
Dec. 9th SWAC Championship in Birmingham, AL

Gathered from http://www.gramblingstateuniversity.com/football2006.htm

[TexasTerror]

Grambling could be 1-2 in those first three games...

Hampton will be good, should be a win against Alabama A&M and Grambling backers aren't giving Houston enough credit. They'll be "bowling" this year...

[Catmendue2]

Grambling could be 1-2 in those first three games...

Hampton will be good, should be a win against Alabama A&M and Grambling backers aren't giving Houston enough credit. They'll be "bowling" this year...




yeah right,

[TexasTerror]

Give me a reason that Grambling may not be 1-2?

Hampton had a great team last year and faced a more challenging schedule than Grambling did...

Houston is I-A and for any I-AA, regardless of what I-A they face, that's a tough one to get a win against. Houston is in C-USA, but is a team that could go bowling...

Let's be honest, not bias...

[MACHIAVELLI]

Give me a reason that Grambling may not be 1-2?

Hampton had a great team last year and faced a more challenging schedule than Grambling did...

Houston is I-A and for any I-AA, regardless of what I-A they face, that's a tough one to get a win against. Houston is in C-USA, but is a team that could go bowling...

Let's be honest, not bias...

That is easy. We will win our first two games.

[Catmendue2]

Give me a reason that Grambling may not be 1-2?

Hampton had a great team last year and faced a more challenging schedule than Grambling did...

Houston is I-A and for any I-AA, regardless of what I-A they face, that's a tough one to get a win against. Houston is in C-USA, but is a team that could go bowling...

Let's be honest, not bias...


You be honest, Hampton had a 4th quarter win against the worst team in the SWAC. U know JSU should have won that game going away. I personally think Hampton was not the best team in their own conference, let alone in the same zip code with Grambling. Grambling was the best team in the HBCU last year, bar none. Grambling will beat Hampton, and they just might go 3-0, Grambling is no stranger to Robertson Stadium, we probably have a better record there than the Cougars do, and you know we gonna bring the house. I can tell you now, that the 2006 version of Grambling Tiger team is going to be special. Don't cry for Grambling. Spears built the best offense in 1-AA after Hymes left, and he will build it again after Eugene. Grambling gonna be aight.

UofH aint bowling nowhere, the Landmark has been demolished since January.

[mikebigg]

Give me a reason that Grambling may not be 1-2?

Hampton had a great team last year and faced a more challenging schedule than Grambling did...

Houston is I-A and for any I-AA, regardless of what I-A they face, that's a tough one to get a win against. Houston is in C-USA, but is a team that could go bowling...

Let's be honest, not bias...

Who did Hampton play that could be considered a powerhouse? What made their schedule so much more challenging...give me more substance than a general opinion. Did they have more road games than us...were their road games back to back... did they travel a great distance by bus to play in the cold. What is the basis for you saying their schedule was more challenging (or is it just an opinion?)

[*****]

Who did Hampton play that could be considered a powerhouse? What made their schedule so much more challenging...give me more substance than a general opinion...Not meaning to butt in but... Maybe not MUCH MORE challenging but according to GPI numbers it was more challenging...

Hampton 77.8 opponent avg GPI
#111 Sat 9/3/2005 Jackson State at Hampton Hampton 20-7
#94 Sat 9/10/2005 Hampton at Howard Hampton 22-12
#97 Thu 9/15/2005 Hampton at North Carolina A&T Hampton 31-14
#106 Sat 9/24/2005 Hampton at Morgan State Hampton 44-14
#56 Sat 10/1/2005 Delaware State at Hampton Hampton 26-8
#81 Sat 10/8/2005 Hampton at Gardner-Webb Hampton 52-21
#92 Sat 10/15/2005 Hampton at Norfolk State Hampton 55-14
#32 Sat 10/22/2005 South Carolina State at Hampton Hampton 14-10
#69 Sat 11/5/2005 Hampton at Bethune-Cookman Hampton 24-10
#68 Sat 11/12/2005 Florida A&M at Hampton Hampton 34-14
#118 Sat 11/19/2005 Savannah State at Hampton Hampton 44-6
#10 Sat 11/26/2005 Richmond at Hampton NCAA Playoffs 1st Round Richmond 38-10

Grambling 88.5 opponent avg GPI
#70 Sat 9/10/2005 Alabama A&M at Grambling State Grambling State 44-0
I-A Sat 9/17/2005 Grambling State at Washington State Washington State 48-7
#101 Sat 10/1/2005 Grambling State at Prairie View A&M Grambling State 50-7
#80 Sat 10/8/2005 Mississippi Valley State at Grambling State Grambling State 37-22
#99 Sat 10/15/2005 Grambling State at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Grambling State 26-23
#111 Sat 10/22/2005 Grambling State at Jackson State Grambling State 52-21
#110 Sat 10/29/2005 Texas Southern at Grambling State Grambling State 58-21
#73 Sat 11/5/2005 Grambling State at Alabama State Grambling State 32-27
??? Sat 11/12/2005 Concordia (AL) at Grambling State Grambling State 82-7
#87 Sat 11/26/2005 Southern at Grambling Grambling 50-35
#84 Sat 12/3/2005 Grambling State at Alcorn State Grambling State 46-19
#70 Sat 12/10/2005 Grambling State vs Alabama A&M SWAC Championship Game Grambling State 45-6

http://www.i-aa.org/section_front.asp?arttypeid=564

[TexasTerror]

You be honest, Hampton had a 4th quarter win against the worst team in the SWAC. U know JSU should have won that game going away.

Jackson St was the worst team in the SWAC? What happened to Texas Southern and I thought Arkansas-Pine Bluff, which the G-Men struggled with were pretty bad themselves...

And about Houston not bowling, they have a very "fan-friendly" schedule. I don't see why they couldn't not go bowling. They've gone bowling two of the last three years and do have their QB returning, who is a real stud with proven success at the I-A level...

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

Jackson St was the worst team in the SWAC? What happened to Texas Southern and I thought Arkansas-Pine Bluff, which the G-Men struggled with were pretty bad themselves...

And about Houston not bowling, they have a very "fan-friendly" schedule. I don't see why they couldn't not go bowling. They've gone bowling two of the last three years and do have their QB returning, who is a real stud with proven success at the I-A level...
Like always you open your mouth and know not what you speak of.

Jackson St.
Overall Conference
Date Opponent Score Record Record Time Attend
---- -------- ----- -------- -------- ---- ------
Sep 03, 2005 HAMPTON 7-20 L 0- 1- 0 0- 0- 0 3:11 21130
Sep 10, 2005 vs Tenn. State O 14-20 L 0- 2- 0 0- 0- 0 3:40 48300
* Sep 17, 2005 TEXAS SOUTHERN W 24-21 1- 2- 0 1- 0- 0 8763
* Sep 24, 2005 at Miss. Valley State W 33-14 2- 2- 0 2- 0- 0 2:37 9975
* Oct 08, 2005 ALABAMA STATE 23-44 L 2- 3- 0 2- 1- 0 3:25 10040
* Oct 15, 2005 at Southern 14-20 L 2- 4- 0 2- 2- 0 2:57 21617
* Oct 22, 2005 GRAMBLING STATE 21-52 L 2- 5- 0 2- 3- 0 2:53 25879
* Oct 29, 2005 ARK.-PINE BLUFF 36-64 L 2- 6- 0 2- 4- 0 2:58 2831
* Nov 05, 2005 at Alabama A&M 6-52 L 2- 7- 0 2- 5- 0 2:45 6464
* Nov 12, 2005 at Prairie View A&M 9-27 L 2- 8- 0 2- 6- 0 3:13 2987
* Nov 19, 2005 ALCORN STATE 14-31 L 2- 9- 0 2- 7- 0 3:22 25473

[TexasTerror]

Well, apparently...TEXAS SOUTHERN was the worst team in the SWAC and I don't know how you could say Hampton was weaker based on a tough win over Jackson St early. It was the first darn week of the season!

As we saw in Ralph's example, Hampton played the tougher schedule than Grambling and had just as much success as the G-Men, if not more (hey, Hampton was higher ranked all year). Grambling is going to have a tough time getting two wins in the first three weeks. They'll lose at Houston, which is about 90% given and then Hampton will be a great challenge, probably a more challenging game than they'll get in conference...

[Catmendue2]

Well, apparently...TEXAS SOUTHERN was the worst team in the SWAC and I don't know how you could say Hampton was weaker based on a tough win over Jackson St early. It was the first darn week of the season!

As we saw in Ralph's example, Hampton played the tougher schedule than Grambling and had just as much success as the G-Men, if not more (hey, Hampton was higher ranked all year). Grambling is going to have a tough time getting two wins in the first three weeks. They'll lose at Houston, which is about 90% given and then Hampton will be a great challenge, probably a more challenging game than they'll get in conference...

Hampton had close games in all but two game TT. Hampton offense was as bland as an offense could get and its gonna be worse this year. I wonder who was rating these teams, Hampton was only ahead because Grambling had major cancellations early. The only poll that had them ahead was Sheridan and AGS and we all know why that occurred.

[*****]

Well, apparently...TEXAS SOUTHERN was the worst team in the SWAC and I don't know how you could say Hampton was weaker based on a tough win over Jackson St early. It was the first darn week of the season!

As we saw in Ralph's example, Hampton played the tougher schedule than Grambling and had just as much success as the G-Men, if not more (hey, Hampton was higher ranked all year). Grambling is going to have a tough time getting two wins in the first three weeks. They'll lose at Houston, which is about 90% given and then Hampton will be a great challenge, probably a more challenging game than they'll get in conference...2005 final GPI

25. Grambling (24.33)
70. Alabama A&M (54.89)
73. Alabama St (56.89)
80. MS Valley St (62.67)
84. Alcorn St (64.11)
87. Southern Univ (66.56)
99. Ark Pine Bluff (75.44)
101. Prairie View (76.78)
110. TX Southern (82.56)
111. Jackson St (82.89)


TxSo and JSU were virtually tied for last with JSU winning the head to head.

[*****]

...Hampton was only ahead because Grambling had major cancellations early. The only poll that had them ahead was Sheridan and AGS and we all know why that occurred.Well we know why in the AGS case, it is the best poll hands down. Why did it occur in the Sheridan as you say?

BTW, Hampton finished the year ranked higher in all the main polls except for the Sheridan.

http://www.i-aa.org/article.asp?articleid=71781

[Catmendue2]

Well we know why in the AGS case, it is the best poll hands down. Why did it occur in the Sheridan as you say?

BTW, Hampton finished the year ranked higher in all the main polls except for the Sheridan.

http://www.i-aa.org/article.asp?articleid=71781


I don't consider any of these major polls, and I don't care if they ever rank SWAC teams, most SWAC team don't care either. Keeping SWAC team low in the ranking won't force the SWAC nor Meac to change anything. will we have to be concern about it in the very near future, NO. Thank you Heritage bowl.

[MACHIAVELLI]

Well, apparently...TEXAS SOUTHERN was the worst team in the SWAC and I don't know how you could say Hampton was weaker based on a tough win over Jackson St early. It was the first darn week of the season!


FYI: Gramblings first game of the season was a 44-00 win over AAMU.

[*****]

I don't consider any of these major polls, and I don't care if they ever rank SWAC teams, most SWAC team don't care either. Keeping SWAC team low in the ranking won't force the SWAC nor Meac to change anything. will we have be concern about it in the very near future, NO. Thank you Heritage bowl.Why exactly are you posting here and when did you become the spokesperson for SWAC or MEAC teams??

[Catmendue2]

Why exactly are you posting here and when did you become the spokesperson for SWAC or MEAC teams??



1967 and because I can. YOU DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN ITS NEGATIVE.

[*****]

1967 and because I can.That's what I love about our fellow members, not afraid to type their opinion. :nod:

[datruth4u]

In regards to the MEAC/SWAC challenge there are a few angles one could take in this game.
1:There is no way in the world Hampton will be able to cover Gram's 5 receivers.
*I don't even need to elaborate on that any more

2:Grambling may struggle against Hampton's running game.
*Whoever wins the battle of the trenches will win this game point blank! Grambling will have an extremely solid, if not great front four. Grambling does lose Hatcher and Duhe, but the transfers from last year will be eligible. Grambling's linebackers were very young and inexperienced last year with the exception of Dimitri Carr who does return this season. So look for that to be on of Grambling's strengths. Hampton's running game by far is one of the best in Division 1aa football. Anytime you can have two 1,000-yard running backs in consecutive seasons, it speaks volumes about the offensive lines and it's coaches. So this particular position match up will be interesting to see. How well Grambling can defend Hampton's running game, and also how well Hampton runs in-between the tackles against a quality opponent may determine the outcome of this game.

3. The final angle may be coaching.
Melvin Spears is a very good adjusting coach. Which means he makes very good adjustments after the half. If Hampton's running game is exposing weaknesses in the defense, he may find a solution. I don't know if you can say the same about Hampton. I'm not in anyway form or fashion saying that Taylor can't coach. I'm wondering if he will be able to make the necessary adjustments to stop the Wide Receivers.

Prediction:
Grambling 48-35

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

No way Hampton stops Grams passing game.

[Go...gate]

Looks like a good schedule - good opener and nice going stepping up to play Houston. If you have some good junior and senior leadership coming back, you may very well knock them both off.

[mikebigg]

Looks like a good schedule - good opener and nice going stepping up to play Houston. If you have some good junior and senior leadership coming back, you may very well knock them both off.

Lots of talent coming back, but the key will be the team's approach and preparation. Last year they were focused and hungry from day one. They were relentless on both sides of the ball... Hopefully the holdevers from last year plus the new starters gotta keep the engine roaring.

Hampton is a class program with a class coach. The past matchups went Hampton's way...we owe them something and it's about time we got back together. Don't be surprised if they don't draw in excess of 45k!