PSAC 2023 (Week 1) Non-Conference Games

[Ship69]

I did Google street view maps and it's not someplace I'd would have want to spend 4-5 years of my life. If it was Bridgeport or Clarksburg, West Virginia...maybe.

Heck it took me a good year to come to the realization Indiana was actually a decent town. Coming from Norristown it took some getting used to....

I've been to Phillipi (some years ago), and it struck me as a very small, decent enough town that wasn't near much of anything else. Shippensburg is not a big town, but at least you can jump into a car and find something to do within reasonable driving distance.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Cal and SRU have posted their rosters.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

One of AB's better OL just committed to Glenville State

[IUPNation]

Same. I've never been there but looking on a map it has all the basics a college town needs (bars, fast food, pizza, etc.) but the surrounding area is so desolate and impoverished. So impoverished that international missionary organization World Vision has a location in town.

I did Google street view maps and it's not someplace I'd would have want to spend 4-5 years of my life. If it was Bridgeport or Clarksburg, West Virginia...maybe.

Heck it took me a good year to come to the realization Indiana was actually a decent town. Coming from Norristown it took some getting used to....

[Fightingscot82]

I would love to hear the marketing pitch to come spend months living in Phillipi, West Virginia. It must be as good as St Francis selling the beauty of Loretto.

Same. I've never been there but looking on a map it has all the basics a college town needs (bars, fast food, pizza, etc.) but the surrounding area is so desolate and impoverished. So impoverished that international missionary organization World Vision has a location in town.

[IUPNation]

Yes especially the private schools who can trick better players with the illusion of big money.

They had transfers from the following:

Akron
Fairmont State
Florida International
Kansas
Old Dominion (Lock Haven before that)
Seton Hill
Tiffin
Towson

I would love to hear the marketing pitch to come spend months living in Phillipi, West Virginia. It must be as good as St Francis selling the beauty of Loretto.

[Fightingscot82]

AB was a terrible football program but typically even the bad teams in D2 have some good players. I suspect we'll see some signings starting today.

Yes especially the private schools who can trick better players with the illusion of big money.

They had transfers from the following:

Akron
Fairmont State
Florida International
Kansas
Old Dominion (Lock Haven before that)
Seton Hill
Tiffin
Towson

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Well if its any consolation, Cal is already putting stuff out there looking for a replacement game.

AB was a terrible football program but typically even the bad teams in D2 have some good players. I suspect we'll see some signings starting today.

[Fightingscot82]

Well if its any consolation, Cal is already putting stuff out there looking for a replacement game.

[IUPNation]

Because its in West Virginia - and in Philippi, West Virginia. Not politically or historically expedient to the Baptist church. 863 students in a town of 2,900. But maybe you should ask their office - its in KoP.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip...hilippiWV1.jpg

They are still there? I thought they moved since the built a Top Golf on that property…

I don’t think they are the Main Baptist Group either.

[Fightingscot82]

Per Inkblot, Mars Hill and Michigan Tech are the two D2 programs with an opening week 1 this year. Not sure if Cal would want to make those trips.

Mars Hill is about 6.5 hours from Cal. That's pretty doable. Would definitely be a long overnight trip - head down Friday, quick run through, stay in a hotel, play the game, leave after getting a bite to eat and get home Saturday night. Cal to Mars Hill is 6.5 hours. Gannon & Mercyhurst to West Chester is 6 hours.

[EastStroud13]

Per Inkblot, Mars Hill and Michigan Tech are the two D2 programs with an opening week 1 this year. Not sure if Cal would want to make those trips.

[Ram Tough]

No wonder they went broke with cheerleading schollies, geez.

They had a competitive cheer squad. I have no idea what that entails, but they went to large competitions. I have no idea how much money they spent on it.

[Iupgh]

Going by the open dates on the site, looks like West Georgia or American International are looking for week 1 games. Not sure when that was last updated though.

Both booked AIU at a FCS and West Georgia host Limestone. Like I said screwed unless they can find a D3 team.

[Iupgh]

I know a cheerleader on scholarship at AB. They were assured that the school year would go on as planned last week. They were blindsided yesterday.

No wonder they went broke with cheerleading schollies, geez.