CSN Log
September 19th, 2011, 07:40 AM
09-18-2011 08:27 AM
The Ivy League has been wise to avoid participating in usually lop-sided early-season contests against FBS opponents.
This weekend, those willing to take the trip up to the Bronx will witness the tenth installment of the Liberty Cup between Columbia and Fordham. Before you do, know this: Fordham has already taken the field this season, two weeks ago against reigning Big East champ UConn. Even though you could argue this gives the Rams an advantage in real game experience going into the weekend, I’m here to argue that it’s not worth the price they paid—a humiliating 35-3 undressing at the hands of the Huskies—and that the Lions have been wise to avoid these types of games.
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The Ivy League has been wise to avoid participating in usually lop-sided early-season contests against FBS opponents.
This weekend, those willing to take the trip up to the Bronx will witness the tenth installment of the Liberty Cup between Columbia and Fordham. Before you do, know this: Fordham has already taken the field this season, two weeks ago against reigning Big East champ UConn. Even though you could argue this gives the Rams an advantage in real game experience going into the weekend, I’m here to argue that it’s not worth the price they paid—a humiliating 35-3 undressing at the hands of the Huskies—and that the Lions have been wise to avoid these types of games.
Full story » (http://www.championshipsubdivisionnews.com/log/index.php/2011/09/18/playing-fbs-opponents-does-not?blog=2#more7682)
More... (http://www.championshipsubdivisionnews.com/log/index.php/2011/09/18/playing-fbs-opponents-does-not?blog=2)