Toughest four game stretch to open the season

[chattanoogamocs]

So who has the toughest road...straight out of the gate?

I will nominated my alma mater, Chattanooga.

@ Nebraska
Jacksonville State
@ Eastern Kentucky
@ Appalachian State

I will say this...there is not a rational person that could claim Russ Huesman is dodging tough competition, or eating any cupcakes.

I know there have to be some other really tough opening skeds to start the season...whatcha got?

(if your school is playing any Non-DI's to start the season, that is an automatic disqualification :))

[BlueHenSinfonian]

While that's certainly tough, the Mocs hav nothing against Missouri state.

@Arkansas
@EKU
@Oregon
@SIU

[slostang]

I would have to give it to Missouri State.

That said, Cal Poly has a tough 4 games to open the season:

@ San Diego State
@ Montana
South Dakota State
@ Northern Illinois

[DJKyR0]

Those two BCS games for Missouri State are going to be ug-lee.

[chattanoogamocs]

While that's certainly tough, the Mocs hav nothing against Missouri state.

@Arkansas
@EKU
@Oregon
@SIU

Nice one. I would definitely put that one over Chattanooga...4 roads games, 2 BCS...and neither EKU or SIU are chopped liver. OUCH.

Any got something to knock Missouri State off the top?

[SideLine Shooter]

So who has the toughest road...straight out of the gate?

I will nominated my alma mater, Chattanooga.

@ Nebraska
Jacksonville State
@ Eastern Kentucky
@ Appalachian State

I will say this...there is not a rational person that could claim Russ Huesman is dodging tough competition, or eating any cupcakes.

I know there have to be some other really tough opening skeds to start the season...whatcha got?

(if your school is playing any Non-DI's to start the season, that is an automatic disqualification :))


Well, I guess you will be 4-0 after the first 4 games.

[Apphole]

Change the thread name to "who scheduled their way out of the playoffs"

[bjtheflamesfan]

on behalf of my friend bjtheflamesfan here is Liberty's opening 4:

@ NC State (2010 bowl winner)
vs. Robert Morris (2010 Playoff team)
vs. JMU
@ Lehigh (2010 playoff team)

although Missouri State better do some good work with all that guarantee $$$ they are gonna be getting

[StorminASU]

While that's certainly tough, the Mocs hav nothing against Missouri state.

@Arkansas
@EKU
@Oregon
@SIU


Does anyone know how the fanbase reacted to this schedule when it was released?

[bjtheflamesfan]

http://www.fairfaxunderground.com/forum/file.php?2,file=17318,filename=home_alone.jpg

[Eaglesrus]

Our first four spread out over 5 weeks:

@Samford
Tusculum
Open
Western Carolina
@Elon

Hopefully we'll come out of that with at least 1 in the W column.

[RabidRabbit]

While that's certainly tough, the Mocs hav nothing against Missouri state.

@Arkansas
@EKU
@Oregon
@SIU

And only their 4 home conference games, so a 4 home, 7 away games. MSU will likely get picked to finish last in MVFC this season. Which, as MSUBears oints out will be the end of the HC at MSU.

[chattanoogamocs]

Well, I guess you will be 4-0 after the first 4 games.

I was thinking more like 2-2 (3-1 means there was a big upset somewhere)...don't get me confused, I'm the realistic on this board.

[TheRevSFA]

Granted the fact that we play McMurry to open doesn't make us the toughest..but UNI, @Baylor, Texas State following makes it fun

[Humble Steward]

We have a tough schedule within the first 5 weeks. These first 4 games will most likely determine if we repeat as MEAC championsxnodx.

2011 SCHEDULE

Date Opponent / Event Location Time / Result

09/04/11 vs. Prairie View A&M (MEAC/SWAC Challenge) Orlando, Fla. TBA ESPN
09/10/11 vs. South Carolina State * Daytona Beach, Fla. 4:00 p.m.
09/24/11 vs. Hampton * Daytona Beach, Fla. 4:00 p.m.
10/01/11 at Miami Miami, Fla. TBA

[StorminASU]

I was thinking more like 2-2 (3-1 means there was a big upset somewhere)...don't get me confused, I'm the realistic on this board.

Yeah I think he got you confused with a slightly more infamous Chatt poster there, haha

[chattanoogamocs]

Yeah I think he got you confused with a slightly more infamous Chatt poster there, haha

That is what I was afraid of :) ...I have worked hard to always be relatively neutral on this board (unless someone specifically "calls out" me or my alma mater)...as a board owner, who visits all the SoCon boards regularly, I try to keep it civil (though I am not above a little good-natured smack from time to time)

[chattanoogamocs]

Yeah I think he got you confused with a slightly more infamous Chatt poster there, haha

That is what I was afraid of :) ...I have worked hard to always be relatively neutral on this board (unless someone specifically "calls out" me or my alma mater)...as a board owner, who visits all the SoCon boards regularly, I try to keep it civil (though I am not above a little good-natured smack from time to time)

[BearsCountry]

Does anyone know how the fanbase reacted to this schedule when it was released?

We pretty much knew this year was going to be a wash away year anyways, coach is on the hot seat and we lost alot of players from last year. Not to mention, we need the cash for stadium expansion.

[Bam]

In both MSU's & UTC's first four is EKU. I am just hoping our fellas give a MUCH better showing at home this time around? Road trips last year were not good.

[BearsCountry]

And gets even better, #5 on the schedule is UNI.

[1andDone]

West Alabma
Lamar
@NC State
@ Kent State

I give an 8/10 for toughness

[TheRevSFA]

Lamar's not tough....

[1andDone]

Lamar's not tough....

I know, our Schedule is kind of split for the start half tough

[TheRevSFA]

I know, our Schedule is kind of split for the start half tough

I just hope y'all spank Lamar..I know it's OOC for us..but they think they're the next big thing in Texas football.

[jhanel]

Northwestern State University

Delta State
at LSU
at SMU
at Nicholls St

[blueballs]

So who has the toughest road...straight out of the gate?

I will nominated my alma mater, Chattanooga.

@ Nebraska
Jacksonville State
@ Eastern Kentucky
@ Appalachian State

I will say this...there is not a rational person that could claim Russ Huesman is dodging tough competition, or eating any cupcakes.

I know there have to be some other really tough opening skeds to start the season...whatcha got?

(if your school is playing any Non-DI's to start the season, that is an automatic disqualification :))

Wow... 0-4 is a REAL possibility and 2-2 would be considered a good start.

They visit GSU on October 8. There's a real possibility they could be out of the playoff conversation before the first frost despite having a pretty good team.

[goyotes]

Univ of South Dakota has one ho hum game in first 4 of the season, but the other 3 might still make it the toughest 4 game stretch.

Sat, Sep 3 at Air Force (Colorado Springs, Colo.) 1 p.m.
Sat, Sep 10 Eastern Washington (DakotaDome) 4 p.m.
Sat, Sep 17 Northwestern Oklahoma State (DakotaDome) 4 p.m.
Sat, Sep 24 at Wisconsin (Madison, Wis.) TBA

[RabidRabbit]

Univ of South Dakota has one ho hum game in first 4 of the season, but the other 3 might still make it the toughest 4 game stretch.

Sat, Sep 3 at Air Force (Colorado Springs, Colo.) 1 p.m.
Sat, Sep 10 Eastern Washington (DakotaDome) 4 p.m.
Sat, Sep 17 Northwestern Oklahoma State (DakotaDome) 4 p.m.
Sat, Sep 24 at Wisconsin (Madison, Wis.) TBA

Not bad for the last year of transition lil bro!

Other than a soft D-II, those are likely to be 0-3 for the Yotes to start the season.

[goyotes]

All 3 will obviously be tough, but wouldn't be real surprised to see the Yotes upset the Eagles. The Dome will be rocking for the home opener.

Air Force is parents weekend at the Academy and will be fun to be part of all the pagentry that goes with a game at any of the academies. Wisconsin isn't Minnesota (we are still in transition but unlike the Rabbits, already a W over an FBS team) , but hoping to make the trip and participate in the pregame festivities at Camp Randall.

[Silenoz]

While that's certainly tough, the Mocs hav nothing against Missouri state.

@Arkansas
@EKU
@Oregon
@SIU

Wow

UM's is pretty hard compared to usual

@Tennessee
Cal Poly
Eastern Washington
@Sac State

[chattownmocs]

Mocs will be 3-1

[Twentysix]

All 3 will obviously be tough, but wouldn't be real surprised to see the Yotes upset the Eagles. The Dome will be rocking for the home opener.

Air Force is parents weekend at the Academy and will be fun to be part of all the pagentry that goes with a game at any of the academies. Wisconsin isn't Minnesota (we are still in transition but unlike the Rabbits, already a W over an FBS team) , but hoping to make the trip and participate in the pregame festivities at Camp Randall.

USD at Wisconsin will be 70-3. And im being nice, well kind of.

Sat, Nov 13 vsIndiana W 83-20 9-1 (5-1) Wisconsin is not minnesota..

Their fcs game last year Sat, Sept 25 vsAustin Peay W70-3 4-0 (0-0)

I do think USD will be competitive alot sooner than UND. I don't think any FCS teams could beat wisconsin, the best chance would be an option team imo.

I will be cheering for USD against the eagles.

[Twentysix]

Mocs will be 3-1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yldgS-ySo24&feature=related

[The Eagle's Cliff]

Mocs will be 3-1

I think you're confused. The wins should be the first number, which would make it 1-3 if you can get by EKU.

[Horseshoe App]

Mocs will be 3-1

Bartender, can I please have the same drink he is having. It must be potent stuff:)

[MSUBear42]

While that's certainly tough, the Mocs hav nothing against Missouri state.

@Arkansas
@EKU
@Oregon
@SIU

Our ONLY chance at a win is EKU and we are freaking horrendous on the road so I dont think that will happen.

As far as our fanbase reaction, most are happy because it means more $$$ for this to happen:
http://184.72.239.143/mu/a6898ccf-77f2-164b.jpg


http://184.72.239.143/mu/a6898ccf-7823-7eb4.jpg

[chattownmocs]

3-1 people. Deal with it. Chattanooga football has arrived. Im not even sayin which 3 it is, It might be Nebraska, Jacksonville, and App State.

[cmaxwellgsu]

I think you're confused. The wins should be the first number, which would make it 1-3 if you can get by EKU.

Oh they'll win 'em. After all, they play in the mecca of all forms of football Max Finley Stadium.

[chattownmocs]

Oh they'll win 'em. After all, they play in the mecca of all forms of football Max Finley Stadium.

No just the Mecca the Mecca of FCS football.

[JSUBison]

I still don't know how USD got EWU at home. xconfusedx

[The Eagle's Cliff]

3-1 people. Deal with it. Chattanooga football has arrived. Im not even sayin which 3 it is, It might be Nebraska, Jacksonville, and App State.
Here's to Chattownmocs for making me laugh so hard my tea went threw my nostrils!!xthumbsupx

xhomerx


xlmaoxxlmaoxxlmaoxxlmaoxxlmaoxxlmaoxxlmaoxxlmaoxxl maoxxlmaoxxlmaoxxlmaox

[Twentysix]

No just the Mecca the Mecca of FCS football.

Hey, you've probably been under this bridge all day. You wanna go get a cup of coffee?

I know how hard it must be. Trapped in your middle class cave, with your lawyer troll parents working all the time.

[Grizzaholic]

No just the Mecca the Mecca of FCS football.

You do realize that this is the MECCA....right?

http://cache.marriott.com/propertyimages/m/msocy/phototour/msocy_phototour27.jpg?Log=1

[chattownmocs]

Hey, you've probably been under this bridge all day. You wanna go get a cup of coffee?

I know how hard it must be. Trapped in your middle class cave, with your lawyer troll parents working all the time.

http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/07%20cool%20story%20bro.jpeg

[Screamin_Eagle174]

All 3 will obviously be tough, but wouldn't be real surprised to see the Yotes upset the Eagles. The Dome will be rocking for the home opener.

Air Force is parents weekend at the Academy and will be fun to be part of all the pagentry that goes with a game at any of the academies. Wisconsin isn't Minnesota (we are still in transition but unlike the Rabbits, already a W over an FBS team) , but hoping to make the trip and participate in the pregame festivities at Camp Randall.

Sorry, but xlolx xlolx xlolx

[Screamin_Eagle174]

For EWU

@UW
@USD
@UM
vs. MSU

If we go 2-2 again, I'll be okay with that, but 3-1 is certainly feasible.

[chattownmocs]

You do realize that this is the MECCA....right?

http://cache.marriott.com/propertyimages/m/msocy/phototour/msocy_phototour27.jpg?Log=1

Looks like lego pieces that didnt quite fit so yall just forced them in there. Just sayin

[Grizzaholic]

Looks like lego pieces that didnt quite fit so yall just forced them in there. Just sayin

The correct answer would be "Looks Loud"...and we would also accept "Looks Cold".

[chattownmocs]

The correct answer would be "Looks Loud"...and we would also accept "Looks Cold".

Looks pretty big.

[McNeese75]

I just hope y'all spank Lamar..I know it's OOC for us..but they think they're the next big thing in Texas football.

LOL, the Lumberjacks better bring their "A" game to Beaumont this year. They will be pulling out all the stops and tricks to lay one on ya after that butt whipping last year

[Twentysix]

The correct answer would be "Looks Loud"...and we would also accept "Looks Cold".

Cold would be great right now. Its 116 Heat index in fargo atm... ITS 945PM!!!:(

[darell1976]

UND

vs Drake
@ Idaho
@ Fresno St
vs Black Hills State

Not the toughest at home but back to back FBS games thats always tough.

[darell1976]

USD at Wisconsin will be 70-3. And im being nice, well kind of.

Sat, Nov 13 vsIndiana W 83-20 9-1 (5-1) Wisconsin is not minnesota..

Their fcs game last year Sat, Sept 25 vsAustin Peay W70-3 4-0 (0-0)

I do think USD will be competitive alot sooner than UND. I don't think any FCS teams could beat wisconsin, the best chance would be an option team imo.

I will be cheering for USD against the eagles.

And your reason behind this statement besides the obvious?

[Twentysix]

And your reason behind this statement besides the obvious?

wins v D1 teams

2010

UND

vsNorthwestern State W49-24 2-2

USD

Sat, Sept 11 @Minnesota W41-38 1-1
Sat, Oct 2 vsNorth Dakota W27-17 3-2
Sat, Oct 30 vsNorthern Colorado W34-6 4-5

2009

UND

Sat, Nov 28 @Central Arkansas W17-16 6-5
Sat, Oct 31 vsCal Poly W31-17 4-4
Sat, Oct 3 vsSouth Dakota W27-12 2-2
Sat, Oct 10 vsStony Brook W31-24 3-2
Sat, Sept 19 @Northwestern State W27-20 1-1

USD

Sat, Sept 19 vsDrake W51-21 2-1
Sat, Sept 26 vsSoutheastern Louisiana W44-13 3-1
Sat, Nov 7 vsSouthern Utah W45-21 4-5
Sat, Nov 14 @Cal Poly W50-48 5-5

Also think that USD will have an easier time recruiting in the MVFC than UND will in the BSC. Just cause UND is a major outlier.

Both teams have been pathetically bad so far. I have the personal opinion that USD's talent from recruiting will rise faster than UND's intially. That may not be the case long term.


Whats the obvious reason?

[jacksfan29]

UND

vs Drake
@ Idaho
@ Fresno St
vs Black Hills State

Not the toughest at home but back to back FBS games thats always tough.

Drake and BHSU? Your AD needs to be fired.

[darell1976]

wins v D1 teams

2010

UND

vsNorthwestern State W49-24 2-2

USD

Sat, Sept 11 @Minnesota W41-38 1-1
Sat, Oct 2 vsNorth Dakota W27-17 3-2
Sat, Oct 30 vsNorthern Colorado W34-6 4-5

2009

UND

Sat, Nov 28 @Central Arkansas W17-16 6-5
Sat, Oct 31 vsCal Poly W31-17 4-4
Sat, Oct 3 vsSouth Dakota W27-12 2-2
Sat, Oct 10 vsStony Brook W31-24 3-2
Sat, Sept 19 @Northwestern State W27-20 1-1

USD

Sat, Sept 19 vsDrake W51-21 2-1
Sat, Sept 26 vsSoutheastern Louisiana W44-13 3-1
Sat, Nov 7 vsSouthern Utah W45-21 4-5
Sat, Nov 14 @Cal Poly W50-48 5-5

Also think that USD will have an easier time recruiting in the MVFC than UND will in the BSC. Just cause UND is a major outlier.

Both teams have been pathetically bad so far. I have the personal opinion that USD's talent from recruiting will rise faster than UND's intially. That may not be the case long term.


Whats the obvious reason?

Lets do this:

D1 wins so far in transition (not just in the last 2 years)

2008-2010
UND 9-16
USD 8-17 1 win vs a FBS team

2004-2007
NDSU 31-9
SDSU 20-17 ZERO wins vs FBS

2009
NDSU 3-8
SDSU 8-4 FCS playoffs

D1 wins don't matter during transition if you go 3-8 right?

Recruiting easier for USD in the MVFC, than UND in the Big Sky because of travel? I think UND has a lot more to offer recruits (and the west is where UND recruits anyways) than USD; but who won the recruiting battle between the SU's?? NDSU got the first playoff win, but SDSU got their first. DI wins 2008-2010 SDSU 20-15, NDSU 18-18.

[darell1976]

Drake and BHSU? Your AD needs to be fired.

It all about the $$$$. He put together a crappy schedule to save the bucks for our BSC schedules starting next season. Fans won't show but everyone will be jacked up next season!!

[crusader11]

For Holy Cross:

UMASS
Colgate
Harvard
@ UNH

[kdinva]

VMI:

Delaware St.
Top-6 William & Mary
@ Top-20 Richmond
@ 1-A Akron (yes, Akron lost last year to Gard-Webb, so Akron will treat VMI like a MAC foe this year, you can bet).

[Catatonic]

While that's certainly tough, the Mocs hav nothing against Missouri state.

@Arkansas
@EKU
@Oregon
@SIU


I have no real allegiance to any FCS team. I am just a fan of the game at all levels. I suppose this makes me somewhat objective.

Anyway, whether totally objective or only slightly subjective, my take after reading the entire thread is that Missouri State is the hands down "winner" ....even though I am not sure this is much of a prize. Keeping the team from becoming discouraged early in the season will be important after suffering humiliation at the hands of Arkansas and Oregon....and its not like Missouri State gets a couple of cupcakes in between

Oh, well, hopefully Arkansas will still be trying to work out the kinks in its offense after losing Mallet...or maybe Oregon will be distracted by the NCAA investigation......

[Silenoz]

3-1 people. Deal with it.

I'm trying to xsmhx

[asumike83]

3-1 people. Deal with it. Chattanooga football has arrived. Im not even sayin which 3 it is, It might be Nebraska, Jacksonville, and App State.

Deal with what? Y'all were 6-5 last time I checked. You don't say 'deal with it' until you've actually done something.

[Twentysix]

Lets do this:

D1 wins so far in transition (not just in the last 2 years)

2008-2010
UND 9-16
USD 8-17 1 win vs a FBS team

2004-2007
NDSU 31-9 3 FBS wins
SDSU 20-17 ZERO wins vs FBS

2009
NDSU 3-8
SDSU 8-4 FCS playoffs

D1 wins don't matter during transition if you go 3-8 right? Sure they do, that also wasn't a transition year, so it mattered even more..

Recruiting easier for USD in the MVFC, than UND in the Big Sky because of travel? I think UND has a lot more to offer recruits (and the west is where UND recruits anyways) than USD; but who won the recruiting battle between the SU's?? NDSU got the first playoff win, but SDSU got their first. DI wins 2008-2010 SDSU 20-15, NDSU 18-18.

xpeacex(more of a crossing my fingers)

If you look what happened for montana after SDSU gift wrapped that lead, SDSU probably would of gone pretty far that year.

[Twentysix]

It all about the $$$$. He put together a crappy schedule to save the bucks for our BSC schedules starting next season. Fans won't show but everyone will be jacked up next season!!

If that works you are going to have ridiculous attendance increase %'s.

[EdubAlum]

All 3 will obviously be tough, but wouldn't be real surprised to see the Yotes upset the Eagles. The Dome will be rocking for the home opener.


unlikely going to rattle us. Dome or no dome. EWU plays in domes every year, and has made a trip or two to UNI before.

[darell1976]

xpeacex(more of a crossing my fingers)

If you look what happened for montana after SDSU gift wrapped that lead, SDSU probably would of gone pretty far that year.

Transition doesn't mean sh-t if you can't win when you become playoff eligible case in point...NDSU! King of the transition period. Ranked #1 in the polls, finished a 10-1 season, then became playoff eligible and went 6-5?, then the next year 3-8? Big deal if UND hasn't played the perfect transition, its playing perfect post transition that counts. We will see starting in fall of 2012 which UXD team fairs better....btw good luck this season!!xthumbsupx

[darell1976]

If that works you are going to have ridiculous attendance increase %'s.

It should work our schedule kicks major @ss in 2012 minus the NAIA game against SD Mines. Our home schedule is SD Mines, Central Arkansas, Cal Poly, N. Arizona, Montana, and Southern Utah plus being playoff eligible how could you stay home.

[Twentysix]

Transition doesn't mean sh-t if you can't win when you become playoff eligible case in point...NDSU! King of the transition period. Ranked #1 in the polls, finished a 10-1 season, then became playoff eligible and went 6-5?, then the next year 3-8? Big deal if UND hasn't played the perfect transition, its playing perfect post transition that counts. We will see starting in fall of 2012 which UXD team fairs better....btw good luck this season!!xthumbsupx

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/10523_158098967007_676872007_3549078_1017998_n.jpg

That is all.

[darell1976]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/10523_158098967007_676872007_3549078_1017998_n.jpg

That is all.

Sure blame a guy from East Grand Forks.xlolx

[chattownmocs]

Deal with what? Y'all were 6-5 last time I checked. You don't say 'deal with it' until you've actually done something.

Deal with what I said. Also reading comprehension would help.

[cmaxwellgsu]

Deal with what I said. Also reading comprehension would help.

Oh we're dealing with it. With laughter.

[JSUBison]

Transition doesn't mean sh-t if you can't win when you become playoff eligible case in point...NDSU! King of the transition period. Ranked #1 in the polls, finished a 10-1 season, then became playoff eligible and went 6-5?, then the next year 3-8? Big deal if UND hasn't played the perfect transition, its playing perfect post transition that counts. We will see starting in fall of 2012 which UXD team fairs better....btw good luck this season!!xthumbsupx

Yes playoffs are most important, I get that, not arguing that point. But don't overlook what having a good team in transition can do. It builds excitement, creates a run on season tickets, inspires alumni to give, etc. It's no coincidence that my registration here and at Bisonville, my attendance of games home and away, and buying NDSU gear correspond to this transition time period. It's also worth saying that my following of the NFL and NBA on tv, and going to pro games dropped off at the same time and is at zero right now.

[darell1976]

Yes playoffs are most important, I get that, not arguing that point. But don't overlook what having a good team in transition can do. It builds excitement, creates a run on season tickets, inspires alumni to give, etc. It's no coincidence that my registration here and at Bisonville, my attendance of games home and away, and buying NDSU gear correspond to this transition time period. It's also worth saying that my following of the NFL and NBA on tv, and going to pro games dropped off at the same time and is at zero right now.

With the lockout on both sports a lot of people aren't going to follow them as much as they used to.

[asumike83]

Deal with what I said. Also reading comprehension would help.

Writing comprehension would help too. When you say 'Chattanooga football has arrived', you are stating that it has already happened. 'Has' is a present-tense verb. If 6-5 means you have arrived, then congratulations. In the meantime, I will do my best to deal with what you said with minimal laughter.

[chattanoogamocs]

I am amazed how people on this board are so easily baited...and how quickly things get off topic...it's like herding a bunch of cats on here. :)

[Mountaineer]

I am amazed how people on this board are so easily baited..

Having to distance yourself from your own fan base sucks. xlolx I've been there - welcome to AGS circa 2006-2008. :D

[Grizzaholic]

I am amazed how people on this board are so easily baited...and how quickly things get off topic...it's like herding a bunch of cats on here. :)

Might not want to visit CS than.

[chattownmocs]

Writing comprehension would help too. When you say 'Chattanooga football has arrived', you are stating that it has already happened. 'Has' is a present-tense verb. If 6-5 means you have arrived, then congratulations. In the meantime, I will do my best to deal with what you said with minimal laughter.

I've never heard of writing comprehension, cool story. The bottom line is that chattanooga has arrived and did arrive last season. They played high level football for much of last season. The consistency and killer instict weren't there but the personel was. This year is the next step. Consistency and killer instict will arive. Chattanooga football is here.

[Horseshoe App]

I've never heard of writing comprehension, cool story. The bottom line is that chattanooga has arrived and did arrive last season. They played high level football for much of last season. The consistency and killer instict weren't there but the personel was. This year is the next step. Consistency and killer instict will arive. Chattanooga football is here.

Please prove something before you start claiming you are here. Again, 6-5 is not here. Make the playoffs for a couple of years(or at least one) before you start claiming supremacy. Are you related to seantaylor? If not, you two should hang out and discuss who is better(Georgia Southern or UTC):)

[asumike83]

Please prove something before you start claiming you are here. Again, 6-5 is not here. Make the playoffs for a couple of years(or at least one) before you start claiming supremacy. Are you related to seantaylor? If not, you two should hang out and discuss who is better(Georgia Southern or UTC):)

Where have you been? Chatty followed up a 6-5 season with another 6-5 season, so clearly they have arrived. We should all tremble in fear and worship their mediocrity.

[Grizzaholic]

Where have you been? Chatty followed up a 6-5 season with another 6-5 season, so clearly they have arrived. We should all tremble in fear and worship their mediocrity.

No. No. No. Chatty has arrived because they have come out with a video that will rival the HOT HOT HOT video. Early rumors have it being released a week before the first home game.

Should be EPIC.

[SideLine Shooter]

No. No. No. Chatty has arrived because they have come out with a video that will rival the HOT HOT HOT video. Early rumors have it being released a week before the first home game.

Should be EPIC.

I don't think I'll be able to sleep until it comes out.

[BlueHenSinfonian]

No. No. No. Chatty has arrived because they have come out with a video that will rival the HOT HOT HOT video. Early rumors have it being released a week before the first home game.

Should be EPIC.

This video?


http://www.youtube.com/embed/pVENWl8uBeg

I had no idea... thank you for helping me find something wonderful.

[HighCountry]

This video?


http://www.youtube.com/embed/pVENWl8uBeg

I had no idea... thank you for helping me find something wonderful.
Someone's obviously not in the KNOW KNOW KNOW. haha
My Western friends have been giving me **** for that one for a loooooong time.

[BlueHenSinfonian]

Someone's obviously not in the KNOW KNOW KNOW. haha
My Western friends have been giving me **** for that one for a loooooong time.

I'm sure it's all in good fun. Appy still has plenty of reason to be proud as a peacock.

[Milktruck74]

I'm not quite willing to say the Mocs have arrived, but I will say no one can argue that we haven't improved drastically over the past two seasons....and I like the direction the team is headed. Can we go 3-1? Yes, this Mocs team has the talent and drive to do so. it is possible, and I would say anything less would be a let down. This is the year to make the playoffs and continue to build on what Russ has started. I think we will go 3-1, but I'm still not willing to bet my life on it!!!!

[SideLine Shooter]

I'm not quite willing to say the Mocs have arrived, but I will say no one can argue that we haven't improved drastically over the past two seasons....and I like the direction the team is headed. Can we go 3-1? Yes, this Mocs team has the talent and drive to do so. it is possible, and I would say anything less would be a let down. This is the year to make the playoffs and continue to build on what Russ has started. I think we will go 3-1, but I'm still not willing to bet my life on it!!!!

I don't think anybody would argue that there hasn't been a drastic improvement. Frankly, that is the only direction you could go.

[Grizzaholic]

I don't think anybody would argue that there hasn't been a drastic improvement. Frankly, that is the only direction you could go.

Well......They could have always.... NAH... Just crazy talk.

[Milktruck74]

I don't think anybody would argue that there hasn't been a drastic improvement. Frankly, that is the only direction you could go.

Very true, from 1-11 there is only one way.... However, I think the improvement is way ahead of schedule. I felt we were realistically looking at a rebuilding process of 4 years (2-9 year one, 4-7 year two, 6-5 year three, 8-3 and playoff spot year four) before we even thought about squeeking into the playoffs (still aren't there), but we had a shot after the second year. And I feel like this will be a playoff year, hopefully with a few wins.

[asumike83]

Very true, from 1-11 there is only one way.... However, I think the improvement is way ahead of schedule. I felt we were realistically looking at a rebuilding process of 4 years (2-9 year one, 4-7 year two, 6-5 year three, 8-3 and playoff spot year four) before we even thought about squeeking into the playoffs (still aren't there), but we had a shot after the second year. And I feel like this will be a playoff year, hopefully with a few wins.

I definitely agree that you guys have improved drastically over the last few years, I was just giving the other Chattanooga guy a hard time over some bold statements. This time 2 years ago, UTC was a 'gimme' when I looked at the schedule. While I do think we'll take care of business in Boone, I now expect a serious challenge from y'all. You guys are building a program and it's been a steady improvement, but I really think the scheduling is going to make it tough for you guys to get into the postseason. Presuming a loss to Nebraska, you guys will have to go at least 7-3 or possibly 8-2 the rest of the way out. Getting out of @ASU, @Georgia Southern, @ Eastern Kentucky and home against Wofford and Jacksonville St. with only 2 or 3 losses will be tough enough, and that's assuming no slip-ups against Elon/Furman teams that you should beat but are good enough to be sneaky.

Improved and moving in the right direction? Absolutely, but I think a postseason run is still a year or 2 away.

[StorminASU]

I'm sure it's all in good fun. Appy still has plenty of reason to be proud as a peacock.

I see what you did there.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

bump sorry fella's gotta get some threads between yesterdays triv and today's.

[chattownmocs]

It might have been a 4 or 5 rebuilding project if the one or two win seasons were because of personnel. That was not the case. Rodney Allison was winning his share of recruiting battles against top FCS programs when he was here. There were players who coul play the day Huesman got the job. The terrible seasons were because of a lack of coaching. Bad hire after bad hire. Chattanooga should have been in the playoffs last year, they were easily one of the 20 most talented teams in the country. A tough schedule and lack of experience derailed what should have been an 8 or 9 win regular season. This is going to be a playoff team, I don't care how diffcult the schedule is.

[Apphole]

It might have been a 4 or 5 rebuilding project if the one or two win seasons were because of personnel. That was not the case. Rodney Allison was winning his share of recruiting battles against top FCS programs when he was here. There were players who coul play the day Huesman got the job. The terrible seasons were because of a lack of coaching. Bad hire after bad hire. Chattanooga should have been in the playoffs last year, they were easily one of the 20 most talented teams in the country. A tough schedule and lack of experience derailed what should have been an 8 or 9 win regular season. This is going to be a playoff team, I don't care how diffcult the schedule is.
I hope your players share your unfounded confidence.

[chattownmocs]

I hope your players share your unfounded confidence.

It's not hard to be confident when you know that you are the only reason that you weren't a championship contender last year.

[BEAR]

I don't know...I think UCA has the toughest. xlolx I can see either a 2-2 or even a 1-3...of course a 4-0 would be nice. xnodx

2011

Henderson State@UCA

UCA@Louisiana Tech

UCA@Sam Houston State*

UCA@Arkansas State

[TheRevSFA]

Nice intrastate game to break in the new turf.

[longtimemocfan]

Wow... 0-4 is a REAL possibility and 2-2 would be considered a good start.

They visit GSU on October 8. There's a real possibility they could be out of the playoff conversation before the first frost despite having a pretty good team.

It is a scary first four games. I agree with you 2-2 would be very acceptable

[BEAR]

Nice intrastate game to break in the new turf.

True. I've also heard that Henderson State is the fav in their conference plus they are LOADED with Comm. College transfers. On paper that game should go to UCA, but it scares me because they are so loaded with CC transfers. Yikes.

[TheRevSFA]

I like when we played Henderson State. They are pretty solid at D2.

Side note..I'm hoping to go to Conway when SFA plays up there to see the new turf. I think it's pretty neat.

[BEAR]

I like when we played Henderson State. They are pretty solid at D2.

Side note..I'm hoping to go to Conway when SFA plays up there to see the new turf. I think it's pretty neat.

Well I'll have a tailgate set up so come on by for some good food and pregame festivities. xbeerchugx

[Redbirdz]

L, L, W, L

First four for Chatty.

[ekufbfan]

Been reading this thread and the Missouri Valley prediction thread. IF EKU loses to both Chatty and Mo State at HOME, it could either be the end of Hood's days in Richmond or the death of the program. EKU fans are tired of the medocrity of recent years!

Now for Hood and EKU, the old OC is FINALLY gone, we have a new OC who we hope will see the necessity of having a running game in addition to (only) throwing the football. And Hood is no longer acting as the defensive coordinator and head coach. He has promoted someone to the DC spot and he will FINALLY be the HEAD coach he was hired to be (I hope!). We must see some improvement and consistency with these changes or it will be another disappointing year for once a proud program! Go COLONELS!

[clawman]

wooouuuu and we're talking Idaho and Fresno State!!
Cold would be great right now. Its 116 Heat index in fargo atm... ITS 945PM!!!:(

[Seawolf97]

wooouuuu and we're talking Idaho and Fresno State!!

The weather folks keep calling it the Heat Dome- 97 on Long Island right now at 10pm. It was 103 earlier today.

[Blueandwhitefightfight]

Where have you been? Chatty followed up a 6-5 season with another 6-5 season, so clearly they have arrived. We should all tremble in fear and worship their mediocrity.

Clearly! Shouldn't be that hard to worship them. Afterall, their stadium IS is the Mecca of FCS Football.

You know you HAVE ARRIVED when your team goes 6-5 not one season in a row, but back-to-back baby! Oh yea, and you have to have a list of Championship games played in your stadium on your press box that tell opposing teams who you beat.. er.. who played the Championship game in your stadium (because you didn't even make the playoffs. lol)

Back to reality...

Yea UTC has a nice stadium. So nice, in addition to the town and somewhat central location, the NCAA accepted their bid to host Championship games there. However, it is NOT "The Mecca" of FCS football. My team has won TWO championship games there and I don't feel as though I have some duty to make a pilgrimage there. At all. I do however, feel as though I must tip my hat to those two flags that my team won at the place every time I enter Paulson.

The REAL must see shrines to FCS Football are:

Montana's Wa-Grizz Stadium
Delaware's Raymond Stadium
App.'s Kidd Brewer Stadium
GSU's Paulson Stadium
and YSU's Ice Palace.

One could ever argue for the Harvard and Yale stadiums to be included in that b/c of the history.

What do all of those stadiums have that Finley doesn't? Championship Banner's. It isn't the "Mecca of FCS Football" for the same reason Pizza Hut Park isn't going to become the next "Mecca of FCS Football"; because the home team doesn't have any FCS Championship banners.

I'm sure we can bring our 6 when we visit UTC in '12. Then they can fly them in respect of our history. Oh wait I forgot that we will have 7 in '12. I guess we will have to bring the extra flag pole for them as well.

[Twentysix]

wooouuuu and we're talking Idaho and Fresno State!!

I dont follow at all.

[tractorapp]

Charleston Southern's first 4
1. at UCF
2. at FSU
3. at Jacksonville
4. Norfolk St.

what are they thinking down there?

[Blueandwhitefightfight]

Charleston Southern's first 4
1. at UCF
2. at FSU
3. at Jacksonville
4. Norfolk St.

what are they thinking down there?

Hopefully something along the lines of "Holy ****, that is our stadium!?!? We aren't a middle school, we are DI!! We have to do something about that. Let's schedule two money games w/ FBS schools each season until we can afford an actual stadium."

[bjtheflamesfan]

Yeah...I looked at that stretch and I almost immediately pegged then for 2-2 (possibly 1-3 depending on how Norfolk State does)

[BlueHenSinfonian]

Yeah...I looked at that stretch and I almost immediately pegged then for 2-2 (possibly 1-3 depending on how Norfolk State does)

Jacksonville was very solid last year. I for one thought they should have gotten a playoff bid. I don't know how many key players they graduated, but the Dolphins could end up being a bigger challenge than Norfolk. Who do you rank higher, a middling MEAC team, or a champion PFL team?

[bjtheflamesfan]

Honestly I think the chances are better the NSU is the better chance for a win for the Bucs than Jacksonville. I didnt make that clear in the quoted post but I really think this could be a very tough year down in Charleston (and they would be breaking in a new announcer too)

[Seawolf97]

For sure opening our season against UTEP and Buffalo wont be easy. Our main conference opponents Coastal Carolina and Libery are home games this year - so that should be an edge for SBU.

[dgtw]

Good omen for Cornhusker fans. In 2009, Chatty played Alabama and played Auburn last year. Both teams won the BCS title.

[mocman1990]

Good omen for Cornhusker fans. In 2009, Chatty played Alabama and played Auburn last year. Both teams won the BCS title.

If you add in Oklahoma and Appalachian State, the Mocs can claim that they have played a national championship game participant the last 6 years in a row. And those teams went 5 for 6.

A Nebraska publication (half) jokingly referred to Chattanooga as "the kingmakers"

No wonder why the Mocs have had no trouble booking FBS teams. Their next four schedules are: Nebraska, Wisconsin, South Florida and Tennessee. USF is very excited to know that they will be in the title game in 2013. :)

[bjtheflamesfan]

Tennessee better get excited too

[bojeta]

As more FBS teams opt to schedule FCS games, there are quite a few tough early schedules for all of us, however, looking at the first four games, Cal Poly and South Dakota take the cake (not necessarily a good thing). UC Davis also has a real tough early schedule. The Great West went insane for their final season!!!

[Milktruck74]

If you add in Oklahoma and Appalachian State, the Mocs can claim that they have played a national championship game participant the last 6 years in a row. And those teams went 5 for 6.

A Nebraska publication (half) jokingly referred to Chattanooga as "the kingmakers"

No wonder why the Mocs have had no trouble booking FBS teams. Their next four schedules are: Nebraska, Wisconsin, South Florida and Tennessee. USF is very excited to know that they will be in the title game in 2013. :)

Don't forget about the last three Heisman winners and Darren McFadden before that...

[dgtw]

Chatty's wrestling team took on Iowa last year, but the Hawkeyes only finished third in the country.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Without question it has to be Missouri State:

@ Arkansas
@ EKU
@ Oregon
@ SIU

-- they probably have a shot against EKU, but those first 4 games are brutal.

[MSUBear42]

Without question it has to be Missouri State:

@ Arkansas
@ EKU
@ Oregon
@ SIU

-- they probably have a shot against EKU, but those first 4 games are brutal.

Continues on to our first home game against UNI, who will beat us by their normal 50

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Continues on to our first home game against UNI, who will beat us by their normal 50


Might catch UNI looking past this game.....

[frozennorth]

It should work our schedule kicks major @ss in 2012 minus the NAIA game against SD Mines. Our home schedule is SD Mines, Central Arkansas, Cal Poly, N. Arizona, Montana, and Southern Utah plus being playoff eligible how could you stay home.
That doesn't look much differrent than a normal years schedule. The und student body has successfully tuned out football for almost a decade now, I don't see why anything will change.

As far as the sioux becoming a competive team goes, I think you are being way to optimistic. UND first of all is not a football school, and everyone knows it, including recruits, especially regional recruits. Our coach doesn't appear to be any good. Your comparison between xdsu and uxd doesn't really work, because both teams had plenty of success, and ndsu is currently the top dog in minndak, at least until the next gopher game. Uxd's have struggled, but und especially seems to be regressing in the post lennon/thomas era and that regression doesn't appear to be limted to football.

Und is in the worst shape of the four, and I don't think it will change until we get a new coach and athletic director (and fire an underachieving chokeartist of a hockey coach)

[Appaholic]

Looks like lego pieces that didnt quite fit so yall just forced them in there. Just sayin

xlolx so true....I don't think UM has an Engineering program...xrotatehx