2023 Non Conference Schedule

[GrizTexas]

We have no buisness playing Ferris State, nothing against them but I'd rather play an FBS team on the road then a D2, hurts us for the Playoffs

Also hurts with attendance... If people are going to skip a game it's going to be this one. Who wants the expense of travel for this opponent?

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

We have no buisness playing Ferris State, nothing against them but I'd rather play an FBS team on the road then a D2, hurts us for the Playoffs

This is based on zero fact.

 

[mthoopsfan]

We have no buisness playing Ferris State, nothing against them but I'd rather play an FBS team on the road then a D2, hurts us for the Playoffs

Also hurts with attendance... If people are going to skip a game it's going to be this one. Who wants the expense of travel for this opponent?

It may hurt attendance, but it generally doesn't hurt ticket revenue.

 

[SaskGriz]

We have no buisness playing Ferris State, nothing against them but I'd rather play an FBS team on the road then a D2, hurts us for the Playoffs

This is based on zero fact.

My understanding is that games against D2 opponents don't count in a FCS team's record when the playoff committee is counting up win totals for who gets the at-large bids. If I have it correct then playing D2 teams could hurt a teams playoff chances.

Not saying we shouldn't or should or anything, just saying I think that is how it works. Apologies (like a true Canadian) if I'm wrong.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

This is based on zero fact.

My understanding is that games against D2 opponents don't count in a FCS team's record when the playoff committee is counting up win totals for who gets the at-large bids. If I have it correct then playing D2 teams could hurt a teams playoff chances.

Not saying we shouldn't or should or anything, just saying I think that is how it works. Apologies (like a true Canadian) if I'm wrong.

Sask, scheduling a D2 doesn't inherently hurt. If a team ends up be borderline to the point the D2 is the deciding factor of whether or not it gets into the playoffs, then I would suggest that scheduling the D2 isn't their biggest issue.

 

[Spanky2]

My understanding is that games against D2 opponents don't count in a FCS team's record when the playoff committee is counting up win totals for who gets the at-large bids. If I have it correct then playing D2 teams could hurt a teams playoff chances.

Not saying we shouldn't or should or anything, just saying I think that is how it works. Apologies (like a true Canadian) if I'm wrong.

Sask, scheduling a D2 doesn't inherently hurt. If a team ends up be borderline to the point the D2 is the deciding factor of whether or not it gets into the playoffs, then I would suggest that scheduling the D2 isn't their biggest issue.

An example of double talk. In fact, scheduling a Div2 can hurt your chances of getting in, so why schedule one?

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

Sask, scheduling a D2 doesn't inherently hurt. If a team ends up be borderline to the point the D2 is the deciding factor of whether or not it gets into the playoffs, then I would suggest that scheduling the D2 isn't their biggest issue.

An example of double talk. In fact, scheduling a Div2 can hurt your chances of getting in, so why schedule one?

Why, because they couldn't find a FCS opponent. Scheduling a D2 is a last ditch effort to fill the date. When it comes right down to it, scheduling a D2 isn't much different than scheduling a FBS in 99% of the cases.

 

[Spanky2]

An example of double talk. In fact, scheduling a Div2 can hurt your chances of getting in, so why schedule one?

Why, because they couldn't find a FCS opponent. Scheduling a D2 is a last ditch effort to fill the date. When it comes right down to it, scheduling a D2 isn't much different than scheduling a FBS in 99% of the cases.

With 130 schools in FCS, hard to believe Haslam can’t find one to schedule.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

Why, because they couldn't find a FCS opponent. Scheduling a D2 is a last ditch effort to fill the date. When it comes right down to it, scheduling a D2 isn't much different than scheduling a FBS in 99% of the cases.

With 130 schools in FCS, hard to believe Haslam can’t find one to schedule.

You really think Haslam scheduled a D2 with FCS options?

 

[AZGrizFan]

With 130 schools in FCS, hard to believe Haslam can’t find one to schedule.

You really think Haslam scheduled a D2 with FCS options?

:lol: :lol: :lol: Yes, he does. he also thinks I’m rooting for the Griz to lose.

 

[Ut-Grizfan]

With 130 schools in FCS, hard to believe Haslam can’t find one to schedule.

You really think Haslam scheduled a D2 with FCS options?

I'd still take a road FBS opponent with a payday over a Home D2 school, especially against some regional MWC schools like WYO, BSU, USU ect.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

You really think Haslam scheduled a D2 with FCS options?

:lol: :lol: :lol: Yes, he does. he also thinks I’m rooting for the Griz to lose.

I think Spanky expects a FBS, NDSU, and SDSU every year. Anything less is soft.

 

[AZGrizFan]

You really think Haslam scheduled a D2 with FCS options?

I'd still take a road FBS opponent with a payday over a Home D2 school, especially against some regional MWC schools like WYO, BSU, USU ect.

THEY. WON’T. PLAY. US.

 

[Ut-Grizfan]

:lol: :lol: :lol: Yes, he does. he also thinks I’m rooting for the Griz to lose.

I think Spanky expects a FBS, NDSU, and SDSU every year. Anything less is soft.

I wouldn't necessarily want that, personally I feel it should be more like for example: WAC/Southland school, FBS game, San Diego/Pioneer

 

[AZGrizFan]

I think Spanky expects a FBS, NDSU, and SDSU every year. Anything less is soft.

I wouldn't necessarily want that, personally I feel it should be more like for example: WAC/Southland school, FBS game, San Diego/Pioneer

Well what it “should be” and what it “actually is” are many many times two very different things. I mean we schedule two MVFC teams and a Southland team and it’s viewed as “soft”. There’s no winning, honestly, with some people.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

You really think Haslam scheduled a D2 with FCS options?

I'd still take a road FBS opponent with a payday over a Home D2 school, especially against some regional MWC schools like WYO, BSU, USU ect.

Haslam is going to schedule 6 home games every season because of finances. He has no problem playing an occasional FBS game, but it won't be at the expense of a home game.

 

[Ut-Grizfan]

I wouldn't necessarily want that, personally I feel it should be more like for example: WAC/Southland school, FBS game, San Diego/Pioneer

Well what it “should be” and what it “actually is” are many many times two very different things. I mean we schedule two MVFC teams and a Southland team and it’s viewed as “soft”. There’s no winning, honestly, with some people.

Yeah have 0 issues with this seasons Non-Conference schedule, I just don't see how we (Montana) routinely considered one of the best FCS programs can't get a pure D1 lineup, we should be able to not schedule D2 teams. If finances are an issue then maybe try to set up a series with some of the bigger FBS programs, granted not to the level of EWU.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

Well what it “should be” and what it “actually is” are many many times two very different things. I mean we schedule two MVFC teams and a Southland team and it’s viewed as “soft”. There’s no winning, honestly, with some people.

Yeah have 0 issues with this seasons Non-Conference schedule, I just don't see how we (Montana) routinely considered one of the best FCS programs can't get a pure D1 lineup, we should be able to not schedule D2 teams. If finances are an issue then maybe try to set up a series with some of the bigger FBS programs, granted not to the level of EWU.

The only way the Ferris St game goes away is if they could find a FCS school that would travel to Missoula. Trading a home game for a FBS is a non-starter.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Yeah have 0 issues with this seasons Non-Conference schedule, I just don't see how we (Montana) routinely considered one of the best FCS programs can't get a pure D1 lineup, we should be able to not schedule D2 teams. If finances are an issue then maybe try to set up a series with some of the bigger FBS programs, granted not to the level of EWU.

The only way the Ferris St game goes away is if they could find a FCS school that would travel to Missoula. Trading a home game for a FBS is a non-starter.

Well to be fair EVERY FBS game is in lieu of another home game, really.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

The only way the Ferris St game goes away is if they could find a FCS school that would travel to Missoula. Trading a home game for a FBS is a non-starter.

Well to be fair EVERY FBS game is in lieu of another home game, really.

To be fair, it is in lieu of a FCS road game. 2 home OOC games is a staple.