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GiglnTiger
AHSFHS Forum Superstar
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 Posted - 10/20/2023 : 14:17:23
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I dont know if anyones been following JSU since their move up to the fbs level. Theyve been looking pretty solid and look to be bowl eligible in their first year.
Side note: a college catergory (even if its just for NCAA teams within the state) would be something id like to see added.
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Jeremy Wortham
Randolph County Tigers
2003 Class 2A State Champions
2017 Class 3A State Runner-Ups, 1998 Class 3A State Runner-Ups,
1984 Class 3A State Runner-Ups, 1979 Class 2A State Runner-Ups |
Edited by - GiglnTiger on 10/20/2023 14:17:51 |
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kodyaufan2
AHSFHS Moderator
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Posted - 10/20/2023 : 14:57:31
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In theory yes they are bowl eligible, but by NCAA rule they are ineligible for the postseason their first two years in FBS. James Madison is currently in that same category despite being undefeated and likely being ranked next week. The only way either of these teams can play in a bowl game this year will be if there aren't enough 6-win teams to fill all the bowl slots.
Now, James Madison is currently in the appeals process and trying to get their state government involved in getting the NCAA to grant them a waiver for the post season, in which case they'd probably give JSU one as well, but it doesn't look like the NCAA is going to budge on the issue. |
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TheMUBM
AHSFHS Moderator
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Posted - 10/20/2023 : 14:58:47
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It's such an arbitrary and stupid rule.
Twitter (Or X, whatever) @TheMUBM |
Edited by - TheMUBM on 10/20/2023 14:59:07 |
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GiglnTiger
AHSFHS Forum Superstar
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Posted - 10/20/2023 : 15:28:45
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quote:
Originally posted by kodyaufan2
In theory yes they are bowl eligible, but by NCAA rule they are ineligible for the postseason their first two years in FBS. James Madison is currently in that same category despite being undefeated and likely being ranked next week. The only way either of these teams can play in a bowl game this year will be if there aren't enough 6-win teams to fill all the bowl slots.
Now, James Madison is currently in the appeals process and trying to get their state government involved in getting the NCAA to grant them a waiver for the post season, in which case they'd probably give JSU one as well, but it doesn't look like the NCAA is going to budge on the issue.
Ahhh that makes perfect sense. Thanks for that information.
I remember R.R. telling my son and I, 2 years ago at a training camp about them moving up to fbs and all the renovations the stadium was about to make. Theres definitely a lot of growth and change going on at JSU.
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Jeremy Wortham
Randolph County Tigers
2003 Class 2A State Champions
2017 Class 3A State Runner-Ups, 1998 Class 3A State Runner-Ups,
1984 Class 3A State Runner-Ups, 1979 Class 2A State Runner-Ups |
Edited by - GiglnTiger on 10/20/2023 15:29:10 |
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kodyaufan2
AHSFHS Moderator
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Posted - 10/21/2023 : 11:05:36
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quote:
Originally posted by TheMUBM
It's such an arbitrary and stupid rule.
Twitter (Or X, whatever) @TheMUBM
Yes it is. It makes sense that there would be a transition period for moving down a division, but there's no reason to not be eligible when moving up a division. |
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