Search found 345 matches

by jd of de
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: UMass to the MAC
Replies: 175
Views: 9340

Re: UMass to the MAC

#3--- MISSOURI St. will be the next addition to CUSA. This will probably occur in the next two months or less. There have been "mentions" of this possibility in The Athletic and the local Springfield, Mo. newspaper-Springfield News Leader. Also have a good contact there who says it is hap...
by jd of de
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: The Roost
Topic: 2024 RULE CHANGES
Replies: 9
Views: 1111

2024 RULE CHANGES

1) No more clock stoppage to move chains.
2) NFL like helmet communication.
3) Tablets allowed on sideline & at halftime.
4) Two minute warning.

https://sports.yahoo.com/report-college ... 41033.html
by jd of de
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:55 pm
Forum: Hen Hoops
Topic: Stony Brook II
Replies: 26
Views: 1670

Re: Stony Brook II

We were clearly fatigued. Maybe we lose on Saturday in DC or Sunday against the #3 seeds. I also recall how wrong many of the prognosticators were when we made up the rest of a suspended game in Towson, going into the tournament. There is a reason they play the games.
by jd of de
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: The Roost
Topic: UMass to the MAC
Replies: 175
Views: 9340

Re: UMass to the MAC

We finally got a "seat at the table". The already announced OOC games are fantastic. CUSA will change, just as the CAA has changed. The CAA changes have all been POOR. I certainly would prefer that WKU and MTSU remain, as plans are already being considered for Nashville as the add-on attr...
by jd of de
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: UMass to the MAC
Replies: 175
Views: 9340

Re: UMass to the MAC

Nothing, absolutely nothing will make some of you happy :roll:

Lots of assumptions (most flawed) and opinions. That and $5 will get you into Starbucks.
by jd of de
Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: Hen Hoops
Topic: Northeastern
Replies: 22
Views: 1227

Re: Northeastern

Pat, my comments aren't silly. That's a fact Jack!. As to harping- you bet- the squeaky wheel has been beneficial by many here to get FBS football, but as to repeating it, I hate having to keep pushing the envelope but FYI Pat- the athletic dept is working on scheduling now for many future years. I...
by jd of de
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:31 am
Forum: Hen Hoops
Topic: Northeastern
Replies: 22
Views: 1227

Re: Northeastern

Thanks UDHoops. Two wins in DC will be a success tournament IMO. Both Drexel and Hofstra have been difficult for us to deal with, but there is a reason they play the games. Win Saturday and see what happens. I’d expect a lighter turnout in DC. Historically W&M fans have made up a bigger portion ...
by jd of de
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: Hen Hoops
Topic: Northeastern
Replies: 22
Views: 1227

Re: Northeastern

NE has had some physical bigs in the past, but this is the most physical team I’ve seen Cohen have. Looked like a Towson game.

The bad news is, we will see a lot of zone defense in DC.

The good news is, after a fast start, we held NE to 47 points in 30 minutes. On to Stony.
by jd of de
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:38 pm
Forum: Hen Hoops
Topic: Northeastern
Replies: 22
Views: 1227

Re: Northeastern

Tied 59-59
4:55 left

Update
Hens win 73-67
by jd of de
Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: The Roost
Topic: CFP Approves 5+7 Playoff Format
Replies: 35
Views: 2630

Re: CFP Approves 5+7 Playoff Format

The first game under the new format hasn’t even been played, and discussions are underway to change it.
https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-cfp-ci ... 54030.html
by jd of de
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: The Roost
Topic: UMass to the MAC
Replies: 175
Views: 9340

Re: UMass to the MAC

Bluewyn Gold wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:41 pm
jd of de wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:40 pmOn top of the standard $3.0m exit fee.
Or would they get the same $1.75M exit fee deal that Marshall, USM & ODU paid out?
That amount was correct in 2022, but I was told it's gone up to $3m and that took place in 2023 when the GOR went into effect.
by jd of de
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: UMass to the MAC
Replies: 175
Views: 9340

Re: UMass to the MAC

mpwerrell wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:41 pm CUSA teams signed a grant of rights agreement through 2027. Leaving early means a $800,000 payment per year.
If W. Kentucky leaves to join the MAC in 2025 that’s a $2.4 million payment. Not earth shattering but something for the institution to ponder.
On top of the standard $3.0m exit fee.
by jd of de
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: The Roost
Topic: Home and Home Set with UCONN
Replies: 108
Views: 5028

Re: Home and Home Set with UCONN

Ziady flat out sucked and had the personality of a pillow. If I had to list a top 10 moments in UD history, him resigning would be one. So glad we upgraded at the AD position. Yeah we got a huge upgrade at all three important positions; BOT Prez, UD Prez and AD. It must sux to thank EZ every time y...
by jd of de
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: The Roost
Topic: Home and Home Set with UCONN
Replies: 108
Views: 5028

Re: Home and Home Set with UCONN

Ahhhh…a Z-Daddy reference…the clown who fired Keeler and then did his exhausting 5-minute search for a replacement that brought us the first of the disastrous Brocco twins. Helluva thing…to start us looking toward our road to FBS by first trashing our football program and dragging us into the Lost ...
by jd of de
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: The Roost
Topic: Home and Home Set with UCONN
Replies: 108
Views: 5028

Re: Home and Home Set with UCONN

The FBS outreach began under EZ, as did the upgrades we were going to need to make a move. Full funding of scholarships, conversion of the field house and the beer garden, etc. His road block was Harker, who wanted to stay aligned with UNH, URI and W&M. Things got more serious when the BOT leade...