CCSU @ JMU: Home opener for the new crown jewel of FCS!

[BDKJMU]

Some quotes:

"....The finished product — designed by Moseley Architects — is 135 feet high, making it the tallest structure in Harrisonburg, school officials believe. It contains 2,500 tons of structural steel and 300,000 pounds of aluminum....."

Middle 1/3rd of article:

"....Lifted by one of the speedy new elevators, a trip from bottom to top takes just 17 seconds, according to John Martin, the school’s assistant athletic director for communications. But there’s plenty to see in between.

Lining the walls of the lower concourse is a graphics package telling the 40-year story of JMU football. Worked up by Hightech signs in Charlottesville, the prints explain and honor memorable moments, playoff runs and conference and state Players of the Year. On the opposite side of the concourse are concession stands, which will now feature flat-screen televisions accompanied by play-by-by, so you won’t miss that crucial third-and-goal play when you’re busy buying popcorn. The lower concourse also features one of the stadium’s two team stores.

For those willing to splurge on their game-day experience, the new 8,000-square-foot club area, furnished in smooth wood, features 14 flat-screen televisions and a projector. As of Friday afternoon, JMU had sold 780 of 1,000 club seats, according to Mike Carpenter, the director of ticketing. The cost for the five-game season: $550 plus a minimum contribution of $2,500.

“We figured that in Year 1, we would do well,” athletic director Jeff Bourne said. “I’m really pleased with it. I think a big year in performance by the team, we could sell the club out next year. … If we could average 22,000 a season [in total attendance] right now and have a steady increase in the next five years, we’ll be very happy.”

Last year, JMU averaged 16,597 people at its six home games (it counts everyone in the stadium, from security to media), or 105 percent of 2010 capacity. In the bigger stadium this year, Bourne would be happy to approach 90 percent capacity.

One floor above the club seats are the comfort suites, which hold 16 people and cost $20,000 a season, with a minimum $100,000 donation. Of the 15 suites JMU put up for sale – not including two others for the president and athletic director – 10 have been purchased. (The most notable suite-owner: the Forbes family.)

Alcohol — from beer to bourbon — will be available to club and suite ticket-holders.
Each suite includes either bar-style stools and high-top tables or a lower-sitting furniture set, depending on the owners’ preference....."

Some more:

"........On the upper level are three television-camera decks that hold a combined 10 cameras and a press box that seats 36-40. But those facts are of little consequence to the fans who will be at the games.

For the roughly 25,000 in attendance, the general game day experience will change, too. New Musco lighting will illuminate the field at night, and a 24x60-foot, high-definition video board above the Plecker Center end zone – perhaps the largest board in any Division I-AA stadium – will try to keep fans entertained.

The board will display a weekly pre-game show beginning 60 minutes before kickoff, including features on former players (Arthur Moats for Game 1) and other JMU athletes. Animations and statistics will occupy the ever-changing video-board during the game......

.....Students now account for 8,000 seats, and according to JMU, roughly 7,600 have claimed tickets for Saturday,.....

.......ticket prices went from $17-30 for single games last season to $25-35 this year......"
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[BDKJMU]

CCSU beat Div II Southern CT St last week 35-21. SCSU is a very solid Div II program. 07' they were 9-4, losing 2nd round Div II playoffs. 08' were 8-3, losing 1st round Div 2 playoffs. Last 2 seasons they were 6-4.

CCSU led SCSU 28-0 at the half then looks like they hit the snooze button. SCSU scored 21 straight in the 2nd half before CCSU returned a failed SCSU onside kick for a TD with 2:25 left.

SCSU actually outgained CCSU 284-271.
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CCSU the last 5 seasons:
06' 8-3 (beat GSU 17-13)
07' 6-5 (lost @ Towson 20-10, lost @ MAC W Mich 51-14)
08' 7-4 (lost @ NDSU 50-14)
09' 8-3 (lost @ W&M 33-14)
10' 8-3' (lost @ UNH 33-3, lost @ YSU 63-24, lost @ Robert Morris 42-24

[BDKJMU]

As of now for Harrisonburg:
Accuweather: High of 83, chance of showers
Weather.com: High of 79, Isolated T-storms

[BDKJMU]

JMU injury report:

Offense:
-Returning starting rSo OL Scott Jones (6'5", 290), knee surgery in Spring, anticipated back in Oct.
-Returning starting Jr WR & 4 star UVA transfer Quentin Hunter, torn achilles in Spring, has been practicing for a couple of weeks, DNP vs UNC, not sure about CCSU. Should be playing vs Liberty.

Defense:
-Starting DT Nick Emmons: knee, missed UNC, questionable vs CCSU.
-2 Deep OLB Jamie Veney- hamstring injured vs UNC. Out vs CCSU.

[BDKJMU]

JMU just faced a UNC defense that 2 mock draft sites had a de end, 6'6", 290 Quinton Coples, as the #2 overall pick (he got 2 sacks vs JMU). Both sites had the other de end also as a 1st round pick. Both sites had a LB as a 1st round pick. One site had a DT as a 2nd round pick. One had one of their DBs as a late pick. JMU was still able to score a TD, and got the ball inside the 6 yard line 2 other times but only came away with 3. Those will turn into TDs vs CCSU.

If JMU could pass the ball on UNC, certainly will be able to on CCSU. Couldn't run the ball vs UNC, but will be able to vs CCSU.

JMU had a 90+ yard punt return for a TD called back vs UNC. JMU gets a non offensive TD thats not called back vs CCSU.

JMU faced a mammoth UNC OL that avg 6'5 1/2", 319,, a 245lb TB and 250 lB full back (one draft site had him being drafted) and a pair of stud receiver (one site had the 6'4", 225 lb receiver that burned JMU for 2 TDs as a 2nd round pick). Vs CCSU JMU will face an OL that avg about 6'4", 286, a big step down from last week.

UNC had 9 players drafted last season, more than anyone else in the country. The one site that did the whole mock 2012 draft had 7 UNC players drafted (and the other had 5 in the 1st 2 rounds). UNC probably has around 30 future draft picks in their 4 classes that played against JMU on Sat. JMU will face a CCSU team that might have 0, or maybe 1.

Very good JMU defense will be hearing all week about how they got ripped vs UNC. Offense will be hearing about how they couldn't run the ball. The team will be fired up and Bridgeforth will be rocking for the home opener of the new Bridgeforth.

Prediction: JMU 38, CCSU 7.

[bench]

Wowwee, fast elevators! My god, man. Seventeen seconds, you say? IT CAN'T BE DONE.

Also, another breathless preview of some other team's home opener against an overmatched opponent? JBB is going to be pissed.

[T-Dog]

Wowwee, fast elevators! My god, man. Seventeen seconds, you say? IT CAN'T BE DONE.

Also, another breathless preview of some other team's home opener against an overmatched opponent? JBB is going to be pissed.

What BDK lacks in instincts, he makes up for in semantics.

[89Hen]

Some quotes:

"....The finished product — designed by Moseley Architects — is 135 feet high, making it the tallest structure in Harrisonburg, school officials believe.

It looks awesome, but I probably wouldn't have led with this one.

[andy7171]

It's not just part of the skyline, it IS the skyline!

[CAA Flagship]

Streamers. It's all about the Streamers.

[bandl]

Streamers. It's all about the Streamers.

BDK, quick, how many streamers do you see?!?!

[Grizalltheway]

"Crown jewel"? Like JMU wasn't queer enough as it is.

[GannonFan]

Last year, JMU averaged 16,597 people at its six home games (it counts everyone in the stadium, from security to media),

Really, you're counting the workers now as well? I assume both teams on the field are part of the official count too, then?

[bandl]

"Crown jewel"? Like JMU wasn't queer enough as it is.

We throw streamers
We wear crowns and tiaras
We like jewels

What's queer about that, you fag?

[dbackjon]

"Crown jewel"? Like JMU wasn't queer enough as it is.

We throw streamers
We wear crowns and tiaras
We like jewels

What's queer about that, you fag?

You forgot the half-time pee-in-the-butt competition at midfield.

[bandl]

Last year, JMU averaged 16,597 people at its six home games (it counts everyone in the stadium, from security to media),

Really, you're counting the workers now as well? I assume both teams on the field are part of the official count too, then?

I saw that too, but wasn't going to comment on it because I didn't think that many people actually read more than a sentence or two of what BDK ever posts. But since you did....I thought that was a bit strange too. What about vendors? Security and seeing-eye dogs? The Duke Dog?

[bandl]

We throw streamers
We wear crowns and tiaras
We like jewels

What's queer about that, you fag?

You forgot the half-time pee-in-the-butt competition at midfield.

[grizzaholic]

"Crown jewel"? Like JMU wasn't queer enough as it is.

We throw streamers
We wear crowns and tiaras
We like jewels

What's queer about that, you fag?

Why does a Towson State fan, such as yourself, give three shits about JMU? HUH?

[bandl]

We throw streamers
We wear crowns and tiaras
We like jewels

What's queer about that, you fag?

Why does a Towson State fan, such as yourself, give three shits about JMU? HUH?

JMU and Towson are the class acts of ACC football. The rivalry is a pretty big deal. The eyes of our nation are watching, even in Mexico.

[grizzaholic]

Why does a Towson State fan, such as yourself, give three shits about JMU? HUH?

JMU and Towson are the class acts of ACC football. The rivalry is a pretty big deal. The eyes of our nation are watching, even in Mexico.

Good to hear.

[GannonFan]

Really, you're counting the workers now as well? I assume both teams on the field are part of the official count too, then?

I saw that too, but wasn't going to comment on it because I didn't think that many people actually read more than a sentence or two of what BDK ever posts. But since you did....I thought that was a bit strange too. What about vendors? Security and seeing-eye dogs? The Duke Dog?

Heck, you have to include Duke Dog's handlers as well as the backup Duke Dog in case something weird happens and the mascot gets arrested. Although, with the "jail" now inside the stadium, you don't have to worry about subtracting the first mascot if that does happen.

Oh, and serious question here, with the size of Mickey's head, does he count as 1 or 2 in the official attendance?

[bandl]

I saw that too, but wasn't going to comment on it because I didn't think that many people actually read more than a sentence or two of what BDK ever posts. But since you did....I thought that was a bit strange too. What about vendors? Security and seeing-eye dogs? The Duke Dog?

Heck, you have to include Duke Dog's handlers as well as the backup Duke Dog in case something weird happens and the mascot gets arrested. Although, with the "jail" now inside the stadium, you don't have to worry about subtracting the first mascot if that does happen.

Oh, and serious question here, with the size of Mickey's head, does he count as 1 or 2 in the official attendance?

Each person who gets arrested actually counts as two in the official count.

Yes, and his son counts as two in the official count as well because of his wheel chair.

[Grizalltheway]

Heck, you have to include Duke Dog's handlers as well as the backup Duke Dog in case something weird happens and the mascot gets arrested. Although, with the "jail" now inside the stadium, you don't have to worry about subtracting the first mascot if that does happen.

Oh, and serious question here, with the size of Mickey's head, does he count as 1 or 2 in the official attendance?

Each person who gets arrested actually counts as two in the official count.

Yes, and his son counts as two in the official count as well because of his wheel chair.

Way to play the handicapable card. Dick.

[mcveyrl]

I have to admit when I saw this last night I thought "GD it..."

I nominate bandl to post the game previews for JMU from now on.

[CAA Flagship]

CCSU @ JMU: Home opener for the FAMILY jewels of FCS!