Jmu pre season #5

[Dukes09]

A "little more consistent" you say? Okay, time to expose the truth by doing a side by side comparison of JMU and UD records...let's start with 2003, as that's when UD won their NC.

Since 2003
Total wins: JMU 75 UD 75
Conference wins: JMU 49 UD 43 (Advantage JMU)
Losing seasons: JMU 0 UD 2 (Advantage JMU)
Losing seasons (in conference): JMU 1 UD 3 (Advantage JMU)
Playoff appearances: JMU 5 UD 4 (Advantage JMU)
National Championships: JMU 1 UD 1


I suppose in fairness we'll note "Advantage UD" for getting to the NC game and losing 2 out of 3 times (and losing badly in near record fashion (49-21) on their second effort, and doing a choke job on their third try. So, if that's your cup of tea, you're welcome to it. Just don't try and spin silly crap about JMU being a "little more consistent"...because (and I'm not sorry that the truth hurts blue chick egos) the records show UD football has been eclipsed by JMU.

Even I will have to stand up for the Blue Chicks a little bit.
Here's a better breakdown of each playoff appearance:
UD - 2003 National Champions
2004 Loss in the Quarters
2007 Loss in the Championship Game
2010 Loss in the Championship Game

JMU - 2004 National Champions
2006 Loss in the 1st Round
2007 Loss in the 1st Round
2008 Loss in the Semis
2011 Loss in the 2nd Round

Yes JMU has gotten to the playoffs more consistently lately, but UD has done more with the appearances they've had.

[Longhorn]

Even I will have to stand up for the Blue Chicks a little bit.
Here's a better breakdown of each playoff appearance:
UD - 2003 National Champions
2004 Loss in the Quarters
2007 Loss in the Championship Game
2010 Loss in the Championship Game

JMU - 2004 National Champions
2006 Loss in the 1st Round
2007 Loss in the 1st Round
2008 Loss in the Semis
2011 Loss in the 2nd Round

Yes JMU has gotten to the playoffs more consistently lately, but UD has done more with the appearances they've had.

'09...my young Padawan, a true JMU fan NEVER stands up for UD.

[Dukes09]

'09...my young Padawan, a true JMU fan NEVER stands up for UD.

I prefer the light side of the force. You're a dark jedi

[Longhorn]

I prefer the light side of the force. You're a dark jedi

My young Padawan it appears your attraction to the light side is filled with helium...it makes you talk and think funny.

[DirtyDukes]

Are u guys talking making deep runs in the playoffs or just getting there?? Sure you guys have been a little more consistent in terms of just getting to the playoffs but I believe only 1 CAA team has multiple trips to the NC game in the last 10 years. And it's actually 3 trips to the NC game. I do wish UD was a little more consistent, but I'll take those 3 appearances every day of the week.

The guy formally known as UDPat

Pat, you guys choked, you chokers. CHOKE.

[bluehenbillk]

'09...my young Padawan, a true JMU fan NEVER stands up for UD.

Dukes 09 - you're alright by me

[Dukes09]

Dukes 09 - you're alright by me

uh oh, i can't be making friends with rivals. The Delaware Fightin' Blue Chicks. Scary indeed.

[dunkanddukin]

Amazing the number of people constantly "monitoring" (can that word even be used around here anymore?) this board all the time. I'm not even wandering around here and we've got blue chickens and butterflies all over.

when's the last time some of you folks bothered to go over to the geriatric section and visit Gohens?

and '09, you may not count, cause I'm not sure what ELSE you do, do...

[Dukes09]

Week 2 FCS Coaches Poll and TSN FCS Poll:
JMU advances to #6 in the Coaches poll, up from #8.
JMU remains at #5 in the TSN Poll

http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-foo...lls/fcs?week=2
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/t...v-1aa-poll.htm

edit: i thought in previous years that losses to FBS programs didn't really affect your standing in the FCS polls, but it looks like every team that lost their FBS game dropped at least one spot in the rankings mainly.
also despite leading WF and UMD for most of their games, both teams lost late and neither receive any love from either poll, liberty and W&M respectively. Even when taking an ACC team to the woodshed, Liberty can't get ranked, how sad.

[BSKB 24]

Week 2 FCS Coaches Poll and TSN FCS Poll:
JMU advances to #6 in the Coaches poll, up from #8.
JMU remains at #5 in the TSN Poll

http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-foo...lls/fcs?week=2
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/t...v-1aa-poll.htm

edit: i thought in previous years that losses to FBS programs didn't really affect your standing in the FCS polls, but it looks like every team that lost their FBS game dropped at least one spot in the rankings mainly.
also despite leading WF and UMD for most of their games, both teams lost late and neither receive any love from either poll, liberty and W&M respectively. Even when taking an ACC team to the woodshed, Liberty can't get ranked, how sad.

This is why a win against a patsy is better than a loss to a 1A! It's all about making the playoffs and right now we have 1 1AA win towards the requisite 7.