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Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:56 pm
by purplehorse
Does anybody have any inside information at all about us playing any OOC games? I am very skeptical. If it allowed us to practice more vs. no practice and no games, maybe it would be worth pursuing. I will have to see a legitimate OOC schedule or game to believe the possibility.
I preferred an in conference season even if there were no OOC games. From strictly a fan’s point of view, it is hard to get excited about say 4 OOC games against nobody’s. Time will tell but I won’t hold my breath. Just a complete guess.
I wonder if FURMAN will just keep our season ticket money until spring or next year? I suspect so.
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:15 am
by apaladin
purplehorse wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:56 pm
Does anybody have any inside information at all about us playing any OOC games? I am very skeptical. If it allowed us to practice more vs. no practice and no games, maybe it would be worth pursuing. I will have to see a legitimate OOC schedule or game to believe the possibility.
I preferred an in conference season even if there were no OOC games. From strictly a fan’s point of view, it is hard to get excited about say 4 OOC games against nobody’s. Time will tell but I won’t hold my breath. Just a complete guess.
I wonder if FURMAN will just keep our season ticket money until spring or next year? I suspect so.
I would love to see that also. According to some at least UTC and Mercer are pursuing this. Personally I doubt FU will make the effort. FU does not have any ooc games now. UTC and Mercer still do. Wofford has said they are not doing it. I will be looking for a refund for season tix. I was told if the season didn’t happen they would refund. Zero chance of a spring season.
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:54 am
by Roundball
apaladin wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:15 am
purplehorse wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:56 pm
Does anybody have any inside information at all about us playing any OOC games? I am very skeptical. If it allowed us to practice more vs. no practice and no games, maybe it would be worth pursuing. I will have to see a legitimate OOC schedule or game to believe the possibility.
I preferred an in conference season even if there were no OOC games. From strictly a fan’s point of view, it is hard to get excited about say 4 OOC games against nobody’s. Time will tell but I won’t hold my breath. Just a complete guess.
I wonder if FURMAN will just keep our season ticket money until spring or next year? I suspect so.
I would love to see that also. According to some at least UTC and Mercer are pursuing this. Personally I doubt FU will make the effort. FU does not have any ooc games now. UTC and Mercer still do. Wofford has said they are not doing it. I will be looking for a refund for season tix. I was told if the season didn’t happen they would refund. Zero chance of a spring season.
Isn’t the game at Charleston Southern still scheduled? CS still has kickoff at 6:00. It shows as canceled on the Furman schedule.
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 6:19 am
by Roundball
The P&C is reporting that the remaining SoCon teams that want to play are pursuing games against each other, as non-conference games.
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 7:12 am
by FUBeAR
Roundball wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 6:19 am
The P&C is reporting that the remaining SoCon teams that want to play are pursuing games against each other, as non-conference games.
Ohhhhh...That explains a somewhat cryptic comment made to me by a very reliable, well-placed, unnamed source in a very recent conversation.
FUBeAR’s Fact-o-Meter rates this P&C report, “Most Likely True”
...and gives the idea 2 SNAPS UP!!
...if only the P&C offered online subscriptions...
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:07 am
by FU3
Furman currently is closed to everyone but staff and students. If this stays in effect no outside fans. I can’t imagine ESPN+ is going to carry the games because I believe the deal is with SoCon. Personally I would love to watch some Furman football however if there isn’t an opportunity for others to see these games the risk to reward for playing what would be uniformed scrimmages seems off.
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:55 pm
by purplehorse
NCAA president thinks there can be spring ball. He says:
We can use the fall to keep kids healthy, keep them in engaged with their coaches and athletic departments, focus on their academic success, work with them, let them practice and stay ready to play."
That seems to say that football teams can keep practicing throughout the fall?
Certainly over time we will get some clarity on all his.
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:22 pm
by Flagman
purplehorse wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:55 pm
Certainly over time we will get some clarity on all his.
What world are you living in? They had five months to come up with some clarity. And look what they've come up with.
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:36 pm
by The Jackal
Flagman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:22 pm
purplehorse wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:55 pm
Certainly over time we will get some clarity on all his.
What world are you living in? They had five months to come up with some clarity. And look what they've come up with.
Bottom line, there are no good answers. You can't roundtable this and hold it up to the light. It's a bunch of bad options.
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 4:07 pm
by AstroDin
The State is reporting Furman and The Citadel are looking to play OOC in the fall… no Wofford.
https://www.thestate.com/sports/college ... 58065.html
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 4:13 pm
by The Jackal
Interesting, Wofford, who lost a ton of players off last year's team, is like, "nah, we're good."
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 4:41 pm
by Roundball
“Furman A.D. keeps the door open for playing 1 or 2 football games in the fall.”
https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/ ... 371946001/
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 4:51 pm
by Roundball
Well, here is the answer. No games this fall. On to basketball.
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:26 pm
by purplehorse
Wow-CLARITY at 4:34 PM on 8/14- NO football games for FURMAN this fall. It seems to me that those teams who do play, like Citadel for instance, will move forward more so than teams who only practice.
Re: Out of Conference Games?
PostPosted:Fri Aug 14, 2020 6:35 pm
by The Jackal
purplehorse wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:26 pm
Wow-CLARITY at 4:34 PM on 8/14- NO football games for FURMAN this fall. It seems to me that those teams who do play, like Citadel for instance, will move forward more so than teams who only practice.
I doubt anyone is going to play.
I don't think any program that has indicated a willingness to play out of conference has managed to maintain that position more than a few days.