I think this would make a lot sense. They were budgeted for a similar trip to SC. The game would be a ‘counter’ from an at-large Playoff bid perspective.
They are also not ‘terrible,’ in the Davidson sense of the word. They are presently 2-0 and they beat an Ivy League Team last year. They also were competitive against Dartmouth last year, trailing only 10-7 at half. Dartmouth was 8-2, tied for 2nd in the IL, only a game behind Yale, who they lost to by 1 point. Stetson was also competitive with Butler last year, trailing 7-6 at half. Butler just beat the MVFC’s Youngstown State, who has recently beaten Samford & Wofford in the Playoffs.
Finally, they do have a recent Alum on an NFL roster http://www.nfl.com/player/donaldpayne/2559034/profile - the Jags backup MLB.
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Get on the phone with Stetson
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20.10.1.2 …maintaining a line of demarcation between student-athletes who participate in the Collegiate Model and athletes competing in the professional model
FUBeAR wrote: ↑Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:13 amI think this would make a lot sense. They were budgeted for a similar trip to SC. The game would be a ‘counter’ from an at-large Playoff bid perspective.
They are also not ‘terrible,’ in the Davidson sense of the word. They are presently 2-0 and they beat an Ivy League Team last year. They also were competitive against Dartmouth last year, trailing only 10-7 at half. Dartmouth was 8-2, tied for 2nd in the IL, only a game behind Yale, who they lost to by 1 point. Stetson was also competitive with Butler last year, trailing 7-6 at half. Butler just beat the MVFC’s Youngstown State, who has recently beaten Samford & Wofford in the Playoffs.
Finally, they do have a recent Alum on an NFL roster http://www.nfl.com/player/donaldpayne/2559034/profile - the Jags backup MLB.
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Absolutely, great points!
We are a young team, best thing you can give a young team is more game experiences
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What about UT-Martin ? Better comp than Stetson .. they are off 10/6 - anyone think that is a good idea???
But if Stetson is off 10/6 and COUNTS towards FCS I want it. Just don't want a D2 that doesn't count... though we have a looong way to go to think about playoffs
Either way, we should really try to play SOMEONE. Regardless how we do this year, every game helps our young team/offense learn. I will be disappointed if we don't play someone.. and hopefully at home. 4 home games would stink. Shouldn't be hard... Stetson, UT-Martin, maybe other FCS? Though I guess Stetson is easier to get at FU than UT-Martin who might ask that we come to Tennessee
But if Stetson is off 10/6 and COUNTS towards FCS I want it. Just don't want a D2 that doesn't count... though we have a looong way to go to think about playoffs
Either way, we should really try to play SOMEONE. Regardless how we do this year, every game helps our young team/offense learn. I will be disappointed if we don't play someone.. and hopefully at home. 4 home games would stink. Shouldn't be hard... Stetson, UT-Martin, maybe other FCS? Though I guess Stetson is easier to get at FU than UT-Martin who might ask that we come to Tennessee
UT Martin already has 11 gamesgofurman wrote: ↑Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:41 amWhat about UT-Martin ? Better comp than Stetson .. they are off 10/6 - anyone think that is a good idea???
But if Stetson is off 10/6 and COUNTS towards FCS I want it. Just don't want a D2 that doesn't count... though we have a looong way to go to think about playoffs
Either way, we should really try to play SOMEONE. Regardless how we do this year, every game helps our young team/offense learn. I will be disappointed if we don't play someone.. and hopefully at home. 4 home games would stink. Shouldn't be hard... Stetson, UT-Martin, maybe other FCS? Though I guess Stetson is easier to get at FU than UT-Martin who might ask that we come to Tennessee
Stetson like Furman has only 10 games
UT-Martin has 11 games on their schedule & no anticipated cancellations. Needs to be an FCS Team with less than 11 games (except IL Teams, who only play 10 by agreement with their Conference) or an FBS Team with less than 12 AND an open date on 10/6.gofurman wrote: ↑Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:41 amWhat about UT-Martin ? Better comp than Stetson .. they are off 10/6 - anyone think that is a good idea???
But if Stetson is off 10/6 and COUNTS towards FCS I want it. Just don't want a D2 that doesn't count... though we have a looong way to go to think about playoffs
Either way, we should really try to play SOMEONE. Regardless how we do this year, every game helps our young team/offense learn. I will be disappointed if we don't play someone.. and hopefully at home. 4 home games would stink. Shouldn't be hard... Stetson, UT-Martin, maybe other FCS? Though I guess Stetson is easier to get at FU than UT-Martin who might ask that we come to Tennessee
An FCS Team with a cancelled away game AND an open date on 10/6 is the best fill-in for FU. Stetson fits that bill. I don’t know if ANY other FCS schools do.
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20.10.1 ...intercollegiate athletics...competition in amateur athletics…
20.10.1.2 …maintaining a line of demarcation between student-athletes who participate in the Collegiate Model and athletes competing in the professional model
20.10.1 ...intercollegiate athletics...competition in amateur athletics…
20.10.1.2 …maintaining a line of demarcation between student-athletes who participate in the Collegiate Model and athletes competing in the professional model
FUBear, you really stretching it about Stetson, LOL. They were 2-9 last year with a 3 point win over Brown(0-7 in the Ivy) and an 11 pint win over Davidson. Their 2 wins this year were Point and Waldorf. With that said it looks like they are the only option so I am all for it. Maybe we can score on them before the fourth quarter, LOL.
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”stretching it” implies a high instance of questionable subjectivity and/or factual misrepresentation in my description.
Is there anything objective that I posted that is not 100% factual?
The only subjective component of my post was the comparison of Stetson to Davidson. They did beat Davidson by 2 scores last year, so I am comfortable with the veracity of that subjective commentary.
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20.10.1 ...intercollegiate athletics...competition in amateur athletics…
20.10.1.2 …maintaining a line of demarcation between student-athletes who participate in the Collegiate Model and athletes competing in the professional model
20.10.1 ...intercollegiate athletics...competition in amateur athletics…
20.10.1.2 …maintaining a line of demarcation between student-athletes who participate in the Collegiate Model and athletes competing in the professional model
No to UT M if Stetson will play us.gofurman wrote: ↑Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:41 amWhat about UT-Martin ? Better comp than Stetson .. they are off 10/6 - anyone think that is a good idea???
But if Stetson is off 10/6 and COUNTS towards FCS I want it. Just don't want a D2 that doesn't count... though we have a looong way to go to think about playoffs
Either way, we should really try to play SOMEONE. Regardless how we do this year, every game helps our young team/offense learn. I will be disappointed if we don't play someone.. and hopefully at home. 4 home games would stink. Shouldn't be hard... Stetson, UT-Martin, maybe other FCS? Though I guess Stetson is easier to get at FU than UT-Martin who might ask that we come to Tennessee
Stetson would be a good opponent.apaladin wrote: ↑Thu Sep 13, 2018 12:25 pmFUBear, you really stretching it about Stetson, LOL. They were 2-9 last year with a 3 point win over Brown(0-7 in the Ivy) and an 11 pint win over Davidson. Their 2 wins this year were Point and Waldorf. With that said it looks like they are the only option so I am all for it. Maybe we can score on them before the fourth quarter, LOL.
Stetson would be a good opponent.FUBeAR wrote: ↑Thu Sep 13, 2018 12:34 pm”stretching it” implies a high instance of subjectivity and/or factual misrepresentation in my description.
Is there anything objective that I posted that is not 100% factual?
The only subjective component of my post was the comparison of Stetson to Davidson. They did beat Davidson by 2 scores last year, so I am comfortable with the veracity of that subjective commentary.
BTW - Stetson’s AD is very much a “baseball guy,” so maybe he and Mike Buddie already have a relationship and are putting this thing together as we type.
NCAA MANUAL
20.10.1 ...intercollegiate athletics...competition in amateur athletics…
20.10.1.2 …maintaining a line of demarcation between student-athletes who participate in the Collegiate Model and athletes competing in the professional model
20.10.1 ...intercollegiate athletics...competition in amateur athletics…
20.10.1.2 …maintaining a line of demarcation between student-athletes who participate in the Collegiate Model and athletes competing in the professional model