Lost Games

[BEARZ77]

Bears have as bad a schedule as I've ever seen, but I understand the approach for this year so I won't complain. Bears looked to maximize revenue and limit covid exposure and did seem to accomplish that. Couldn't get a decent buy game so they opted for all home games with whoever they could get to come to JQH, which weren't many. Had a few teams that were scheduled opt out of contracts and had to scramble. Given we are allowing 3990 in attendance, if we can approximate that, we shouldn't take too big a hit with 7 home noncon games and 9 conference for a fairly normal 16 game home schedule with attendance . That said, the only solid game we got was Arkansas Little Rock. With 8 newcomers and no one of significance with more than 1 year D-1 experience, should be the kind of schedule that builds a little confidence, allows alot of players to get their feet wet, and thankfully we play the one solid team {UALR} last, so that the conference opener against UNI won't be a total shock in upgrade.
That said here it is:

Evangel[ Local NAIA}
Ecclesia {Ark. D-2 I think]
Central Arkansas
Mississippi Valley State
SE Louisiana
Northwestern state
UALR

Go 7-0 and that's still probably a 280+ NET; but it is what it is. Like I said, I understand the rationale[ safety and money] and then you just try to get teams. And given the current state , who knows how many of those games even happen. But at least they're all home games, so no travel issues, no increased exposure , and hopefully some $$$.

[JustPlainNormal]

Adunk, any official reason the Redbirds opted out of Nebraska?

[ISUSOX13]

Apparently, Nebraska didn't follow through on some of the possible games they promised ISU, so Dan looked for another option.

Mission accomplished. ISU will open the season at Ohio State next Wednesday.

[Adunk33]

Adunk, any official reason the Redbirds opted out of Nebraska?

No official reason that I’ve seen but I’ve heard the Redbirds are opting for an other potential MTE. They opening the season against Ohio State.

Reminds me a little bit of Muller’s first year when they opened at Shaka Smarts VCU. Baptism by fire for most of the roster.

[MVC Phil]

The Ramblers are out of the MTE in Indy with UC among others due to COVID QT.

They also canceled there 12/4 buy game.

Porter says they are looking for games 12/15-12/23.

[hot nuts]

Adunk, any official reason the Redbirds opted out of Nebraska?

No official reason that I’ve seen but I’ve heard the Redbirds are opting for an other potential MTE. They opening the season against Ohio State.

Reminds me a little bit of Muller’s first year when they opened at Shaka Smarts VCU. Baptism by fire for most of the roster.

Muller's 2nd year but first year for that memorable Paris Lee recruiting class. That VCU game was painful.

[Adunk33]

Adunk, any official reason the Redbirds opted out of Nebraska?

No official reason that I’ve seen but I’ve heard the Redbirds are opting for an other potential MTE. They opening the season against Ohio State.

Reminds me a little bit of Muller’s first year when they opened at Shaka Smarts VCU. Baptism by fire for most of the roster.

Muller's 2nd year but first year for that memorable Paris Lee recruiting class. That VCU game was painful.

That's right! Pretty sure the Birds lost by 40.

What we know about the Birds schedule:

11/25: @Ohio State
11/28: TBD @Ohio State
12/12 @Ball State
12/15 vs Chicago State.

Hopefully a few more games come in. Quincy and Lewis have been common opponents over the years.