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    11 minutes ago, TuTigers2012 said:

    Less schollies than us they but still won. Not a good look on our end. 

    No, I probably wasn’t clear.  They were both considered counters at the timewhich  means that their programs offered the equivalent of at least scholarships for a minimum 3 years prior to an FBS matchup. In fact, Duquesne is able to put more kids on money than the 85.  They just have to find the need based athletes.  

    Lehigh and the PL is now suffering on the field because the scholarships that were implemented in 2013have actually led to less available aid for the program .  Prior to yearshad130 +kids on some kind of money and a JV program. 

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    8 hours ago, Ihop said:

    It appears we have recruited a lot of talent

    The question is, Will there be any chemistry?

    You can have the best players but if they can’t play together you are going nowhere

    I hope they have had enough time to learn from each other, respect each other, fight for each other and gel as a team

    True.

    however, Towson elected not to play this Spring and make an investment  in the players . They took advantage of the new NCAA rule that allows coaches access to the players over the summer. They also had a full Spring period. So, 95% of the team  has been together since the end of January.  Most of the late additions arrived in Maryland have been there all summer.

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    3 hours ago, tualum said:

    Having good players on the roster is only a small piece of the puzzle. No one is hoping for another turd of a season along with a first playoff exit but based on the lack of recent success, any pessimism is valid at this stage. Talk to me after the first 5 games...

    Having good players is the biggest piece of the puzzle! Ask anyone that has ever played or coached a sport.  It’s not the only part of the equationbut it’s certainly the most important.  Players execute the schemes. 

    Well,  in those first 5 games we will have played San Diego State, #2 NDSU and #18 UNH. So yeah, we’ll know what we are by the 5th game.

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    5 hours ago, TuTigers2012 said:

    Never said it didn’t. It does. It was a good run.. since then they have been an average program at best

    45 and 45.  Also lost at home to central Connecticut state. Two at the final gun  oneil saved us from losses to world beaters saint Francis and uri. Not to mention loosing to Dartmouth. There have been some ugly bad losses to lesser teams.

    I’ll say it again. Good luck on your season, player or coach. I’ll be at most games home and away rooting and hoping for the best, that I am wrong. But based off of the past, and the schedule I am not overly optimistic 

     

     

    Wrong, both Lehigh and Duquesne were counters.  Lehigh wasn’t awarding “athletic scholarships in 2011.  However,  they had enough kids on money (85) to be an instant counter in 2013 (when “athletic scholarships were added in the PL). Colgate was also an instant counter for the 2013 season.  

    Duquesne was ginving the full 45 and grant in aid for the balance to equal 63. They played UMass 8/25/18 and Hawaii 9/22/18.  

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    1 hour ago, TuTigers2012 said:

    Conjecture? Lol. My basis for the statement is off facts.  The coach is 66-64 in 11 years. That is an average record of 6-5.82..  

    Since the championship appearance (which was awesome! That was a great team, filled with transfers, some upper classmen and some players who luckily fell into their lap) they are 34-35 with 0 playoff wins. A trip to the championship and really good 3 year run should yield better results within a program that had little staff turnover. 

    I never said that we weren’t under disadvantages many years ago.. I remember those with hoops and even eating at the glen with the football team  and talking to Gordy prior to a game. That’s just a bad recipe.  But it’s been years and the excuse of not having facilities, academic support and admin support is old and overdone. 
     

    Every team in the caa, sans uri and Delaware , has won a playoff game since we have. Not exactly a great stat to have.

    I get that you’re a player or parent or friend of a player and appreciate your optimism and enthusiasm. Hopefully you or your friend plays a lot this year and leads us to the playoffs

     

     That includes two CAA championships, 3 playoff appearances and a trip     to Frisco!

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    1 hour ago, TuTigers2012 said:

    Great movie and great comparison. It’s a valid question. If this is the last year… it’s a tough job to get kids to come play for you (or stay in today’s environment). 
    according to some this is the most talented team to ever play.  I hope so. Would love to make a trip back to frisco and cheer them on.  It’s highly unlikely but who knows 

    Again, conjecture to fit your narrative!  Please give us some insight in to your rationale of a6-5 season. BTWremember that this program started playing D1AAfootball in 1987 as an independent. Never gave more than 45 scholarships annually in the period between 1987-1991.  The administration decided to move toward 1AAA football by 1995.  The move back to full scholarship football did not begin until 2004 with  a transition period  until 2007.  That’s why we were not a counter until 2009 (Navy) Again, At the time, the administration did not provide all of the ancillary resources needed to compete in the A-10 (led to the demise of Gordy Combs). Not until Dr Caret and the hiring of RA did the program begin to add those necessary resources.  Towson played football at a competitive disadvantage for far too many years.  Remember,  we won the 2011 CAA championship and played  for a  National Championshipjust under two decades removed from 1AAA football (glorified D3).  

    2012... you continue to post baseless conjecture.  Do some research!  Oh, I have have just done that for you.......

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    59 minutes ago, TuTigers2012 said:

    ??

    10-1, start planning the parade down York road!

    In all seriousness this team could go 6-5/7-4. May be wrong but if they do not make playoffs doesn’t the coaches contract expire???

    Based on what?  What observations/research  have you made of a 6-5 season?  Have you looked at the roster?

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    Thanks, Mat.  Has anyone on the board bought season tix?  Will there be a contingent of Towson fans at the opener?  I wonder what color helmets and uniforms the team will wear against Morgan?  Hmmmm... looks like the Tigers have added some new players since the last scrimmage.  Hmmm... a RB from Maine?  Hmmm... looks like he was listed in their 2deep.  Stayed tuned. Rob,  I’m ready for the “unveiling “.  Oh, and 2012 ..... you lurking ? It’s called sarcasm... not arrogance.

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    38 minutes ago, Blounge said:

    It’s a shame Pizan’s is gone I’m sure they would have sponsored some players. Maybe BMW of towson on kennilworth wants to hook up our players with a new whip?

    Well,  just look at what’s happening at BYU.   It’s a perfect example of senseless legislation by the NCAA.  Bilt Bar is now sponsoring all 36 walk-ons for the football program.  Is that fair?  Should Alabama now be allowed to scholarship 300 football players? When you allow unfettered access to money, corruption will soon follow.  

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    Mat, thanks for the terrific update.  The roster is full of experienced players at every position.  I expect a lot of combinations in camp to come up  with a depth chart.  However,  I suspect that chart will be fluid at the beginning of the season. Lumor could very well be the best defensive player in the CAA.

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