2024 PSAC Non-Conference Schedule

[EdinboroFB]

Oh, I remember working that Duquesne at TCU game a few years ago. And, yes, it was as bad as advertised. For some reason, I thought they tweaked the clock rules in the second half because it was that massive of a domination by a (then) mediocre TCU squad. Although, it probably couldn't be any worse than, say, Robert Morris losing a few years ago to a team which doesn't even exist anymore.

Ya, I just looked and they played 12 minute quarters in the 2nd half. I thought it was even worse by memory.

[Fightingscot82]

Well, if Bobby Mo just wanted to whore itself out, playing Pitt is perfect. Travel expense is next to nothing (a couple buses), no hotels, no flights, etc.

That's a real dumpster dive game for Pitt, however.

Pitt won't do it probably unless its an emergency replacement game. But they also pay enough that they could convince a better FCS team to change plans. They also won't play them in basketball beyond the games UPMC helped broker as part of their naming rights deals for new arenas at RMU and Duquesne. The specter of the 2012 YSU loss still haunts that program and its faithful.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Oh, I remember working that Duquesne at TCU game a few years ago. And, yes, it was as bad as advertised. For some reason, I thought they tweaked the clock rules in the second half because it was that massive of a domination by a (then) mediocre TCU squad. Although, it probably couldn't be any worse than, say, Robert Morris losing a few years ago to a team which doesn't even exist anymore.

Well, if Bobby Mo just wanted to whore itself out, playing Pitt is perfect. Travel expense is next to nothing (a couple buses), no hotels, no flights, etc.

That's a real dumpster dive game for Pitt, however.

[ctrabs74]

Who did Robert Morris lose too?

Alderson-Broaddus, which was about 7-8 years ago (give or take).

[IUPalum]

Oh, I remember working that Duquesne at TCU game a few years ago. And, yes, it was as bad as advertised. For some reason, I thought they tweaked the clock rules in the second half because it was that massive of a domination by a (then) mediocre TCU squad. Although, it probably couldn't be any worse than, say, Robert Morris losing a few years ago to a team which doesn't even exist anymore.

Duquesne covered the spread that game in a rain filled game. The problem was they got their QB, Joe Mischler killed. He ended up being out all year which ruined their FCS season.

[Tdobson]

Who did Robert Morris lose too?

[ctrabs74]

That game against Montana St might be as bad as Duquesne at TCU a few years ago. It's going to be in the running for the least competitive game of the year. Basically like if Clarion or Edinboro played North Dakota St.

Mercyhurst scheduling Buffalo St instead of playing Edinboro at home does pretty much say they aren't interested in losing to the local D2 schools.

Oh, I remember working that Duquesne at TCU game a few years ago. And, yes, it was as bad as advertised. For some reason, I thought they tweaked the clock rules in the second half because it was that massive of a domination by a (then) mediocre TCU squad. Although, it probably couldn't be any worse than, say, Robert Morris losing a few years ago to a team which doesn't even exist anymore.

[IUPNation]

I agree. The abrupt move to D1 was irresponsible and cynical. I hope the publicity they derive from it is all negative.

I hope they go broke and close.

[iupgroundhog]

November 9... let's play D2 Lincoln instead of D2 IUP. All they are trying to do is put wins in the book to try and attract higher quality players. They suck and will continue to suck. Dumbasses don't know how to budget and then built of that new housing and as nobody to fill it. They truly think going D1 is going to fix that problem... WRONG!!!

I agree. The abrupt move to D1 was irresponsible and cynical. I hope the publicity they derive from it is all negative.

[IUPalum]

November 9... let's play D2 Lincoln instead of D2 IUP. All they are trying to do is put wins in the book to try and attract higher quality players. They suck and will continue to suck. Dumbasses don't know how to budget and then built of that new housing and as nobody to fill it. They truly think going D1 is going to fix that problem... WRONG!!!

[ShoNuff]

At best Mercyhurst, right now, would be picked 5th in the West.

The football program is about to see a few more lean years.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I agree with you 100% there ctrabs74 ! For instance, this game will not count for Wheeling and Frostburg St when it comes to qualifying for the DII Playoffs, whether they beat the D-I school or not.

At best Mercyhurst, right now, would be picked 5th in the West.

[ShoNuff]

And this is an argument for why schools should not be allowed to move up to D1 without giving at least one year's notice.

The WAC football schools are going through the same thing with Stephen F Austin's move to the Southland on even shorter notice (and, to a lesser extent, Seattle and Grand Canyon moving to the WCC) and that might put the WAC in danger of dissolving..

I agree with you 100% there ctrabs74 ! For instance, this game will not count for Wheeling and Frostburg St when it comes to qualifying for the DII Playoffs, whether they beat the D-I school or not.

[Tdobson]

Sorry to ask, but who is the best football school in the NEC, and how would that school fare against say IUP, The Rock, WCU or Shep?

Honest question. Thank you.

[cwfenn]

Mercyhurst's schedule in their first season of FCS football is hilarious and weaker than most PSAC schedules.

• Aug. 29 at Wheeling (D2)
• Sept. 7 at Howard
• Sept. 14 at Robert Morris
• Sept. 21 at Montana State
• Sept. 28 Frostburg State (D2)
• Oct. 5 Buffalo State (D3)
• Oct. 12 at Central Connecticut State
• Oct. 19 Bye
• Oct. 26 at Sacred Heart
• Nov. 2 at Duquesne
• Nov. 9 Lincoln (D2)
• Nov. 16 Bye
• Nov. 23 St. Francis

https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/...e/74157708007/

No kidding…the NEC with all its D2 defectors and barely-D1 programs is a D1 conference in name only. The PSAC’s best teams would be in the top half of that conference from day one.