2013 Football Schedule

2013 Football Schedule
Date	Opponent	Stadium	Location	TV	Time (CT)
Aug. 31	at North Carolina State	Carter-Finley Stadium	Raleigh, N.C.	ACC Network ESPN3 ESPN Gameplan KPXJ-Shreveport	11:30 a.m.
Sept. 7	Lamar	Joe Aillet Stadium	Ruston, La.		6 p.m.
Sept. 12 (Thurs.)	Tulane*	Joe Aillet Stadium	Ruston, La.	FS1	6:30 p.m.
Sept. 21	at Kansas	Memorial Stadium	Lawrence, Kan.	FS1	11 a.m.
Sept. 28	vs. Army (Heart of Dallas Classic)	Cotton Bowl	Dallas, Texas	FS1	3 p.m.
Oct. 5	at UTEP*	Sun Bowl	El Paso, Texas	CBS SN	6:30 p.m.
Oct. 12	Bye	-	-	-	-
Oct. 19	North Texas* (Homecoming)	Joe Aillet Stadium	Ruston, La.	CBS SN	2:30 p.m.
Oct. 26	at FIU*	Alfonso Field at FIU Stadium	Miami, Fla.	FREE FIUSports.com	5 p.m. (Central)
Nov. 2	Bye	-	-	-	-
Nov. 9	Southern Miss*	Joe Aillet Stadium	Ruston, La.	CBS SN	6 p.m.
Nov. 16	at Rice*	Rice Stadium	Houston, Texas	CBS SN	6 p.m.
Nov. 23	Tulsa*	Joe Aillet Stadium	Ruston, La.	CBS SN	6 p.m.
Nov. 30	at UTSA*	Alamodome	San Antonio, Texas	CSS	TBA
Dec. 7	Conference USA Championship Game	TBD	TBD	ESPN/ESPN2	TBA

2012 schedule




* Conference USA Games

2014 08/30 at Oklahoma 09/20 vs. Northwestern State 09/27 at Auburn 10/04 at UL-Lafayette	2015 09/12 at Mississippi State 09/19 at Kansas State 10/03 vs. UL-Lafayette	2016 09/03 at Arkansas (Little Rock, Ark.) 09/17 vs. Mississippi State TBA at Texas A&M
2017 09/09 at Mississippi State 09/30 vs. South Alabama	2018 09/01 at South Alabama 09/22 vs. Bowling Green	2019 09/14 @ Bowling Green

Subject to change

A pretty solid non-conference schedule for next year, LA Tech fans. Good luck to you and hopefully you'll have more success than we (USF) had when Holtz was our HC. I advise that you remain patient and don't expect the same type of scoring that you were used to with Coach Dykes. Also, if you like FGs instead of TDs, then you'll love Holtz. Good luck to you next year and with the way this conference realignment is going and with so many teams leaving the Big East Conference, it wouldn't surprise me to see USF and LA Tech in the same conference sometime soon.

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Good luck to you next year and with the way this conference realignment is going and with so many teams leaving the Big East Conference, it wouldn't surprise me to see USF and LA Tech in the same conference sometime soon.

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Very flattering, but...

What are the chances we'll play Tulane in 2013?

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Originally Posted by bubdawg

What are the chances we'll play Tulane in 2013?

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Below Zero.

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Originally Posted by sportdawg

Sept. 7

Lamar

Joe Aillet Stadium

Ruston, La.

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Our athletic department used the abbreviation for Louisiana instead of the postal code. I'm impressed.

Half sarcastic but a good point.

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2013 Football Schedule
Date	Opponent	Stadium	Location
Aug. 31	at North Carolina State	Carter-Finley Stadium	Raleigh, N.C.
Sept. 7	Lamar	Joe Aillet Stadium	Ruston, La.
Sept. 21	at Kansas	Memorial Stadium	Lawrence, Kan.
Sept. 28	vs. Army (Heart of Dallas Kickoff Classic)	Cotton Bowl	Dallas, Texas

Projected C-USA Opponents (from Dawg06)
Home: UTEP; East Carolina; Marshall; UAB
Away: Tulsa; UTSA; FIU; Southern Miss

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One frickin OOC at Aillet, and a FCS at that. Sucks....

Even our CUSA home slate is not the most attractive, save for the fact it's CUSA, at least.

Oh well.....go bowling and I'll let this slide.

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One frickin OOC at Aillet, and a FCS at that. Sucks....

Even our CUSA home slate is not the most attractive, save for the fact it's CUSA, at least.

Oh well.....go bowling and I'll let this slide.

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.....but all 4 are very winnable.

Just win!

Anybody have any ideas on ticket prices for the Army game, or will that be a while down the road? I ask because my mother is already making plans for her, my father, and me to go to the game.

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Anybody have any ideas on ticket prices for the Army game, or will that be a while down the road? I ask because my mother is already making plans for her, my father, and me to go to the game.

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.....wow....talk about somebody that plans ahead. Geez......maybe you need some hobbies or something. :)

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.....wow....talk about somebody that plans ahead. Geez......maybe you need some hobbies or something. :)

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HD, in a few years you will discover that seven+ months is just a blink away. :icon_wink:

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HD, in a few years you will discover that seven+ months is just a blink away. :icon_wink:

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For HD long term planning is where he is going for lunch! :laugh:

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HD, in a few years you will discover that seven+ months is just a blink away. :icon_wink:

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For HD long term planning is where he is going for lunch! :icon_wink:

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.....wow....talk about somebody that plans ahead. Geez......maybe you need some hobbies or something. :)

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When you are as poor as we are you have to save that far ahead LOL

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Below Zero.

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He's referring to the chances of playing Tulane. Guess they were a little higher than that:D

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He's referring to the chances of playing Tulane. Guess they were a little higher than that:D

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Yeah, I don't think anybody else saw this coming. Worked out great for us.

Love playing Tulane in Ruston! Don't you know they are hating that!!!

And the fact that they will see a larger crowd at the Joe that at any of their home games...I mean most, if not all, of their home games this year.

2013 C-USA sched:
9/14 Tulane;
10/5 at UTEP;
10/19 UNT;
10/26 at FIU;
11/9 So Miss;
11/16 at Rice;
11/23 Tulsa;
11/30 at UTSA

When is the spring game?

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When is the spring game?

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April 13

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2013 C-USA sched:
9/14 Tulane;
10/5 at UTEP;
10/19 UNT;
10/26 at FIU;
11/9 So Miss;
11/16 at Rice;
11/23 Tulsa;
11/30 at UTSA

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Nicely done.



HD

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HD, in a few years you will discover that seven+ months is just a blink away. :icon_wink:

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You have discovered as I have...the older you get...the faster time goes by!!!

I kind of questioned why the admin scheduled the game that could be played in Ruston against Texas A&M in Shreveport last season. I see that we play Army in the Cotton Bowl this year as well. What are the pros and cons to playing offsite for home games. My personal opinion would be to try and pack our stadium and embrace the overflow of fans.

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I kind of questioned why the admin scheduled the game that could be played in Ruston against Texas A&M in Shreveport last season. I see that we play Army in the Cotton Bowl this year as well. What are the pros and cons to playing offsite for home games. My personal opinion would be to try and pack our stadium and embrace the overflow of fans.

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I agreed 100%. Don't forego a game in Rustin until we have experienced a sell out to crowd with standing room only!

Ruston (sp) ... I hate the smart phone spell check

Has a time been set for the Army game in Dallas?

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I kind of questioned why the admin scheduled the game that could be played in Ruston against Texas A&M in Shreveport last season. I see that we play Army in the Cotton Bowl this year as well. What are the pros and cons to playing offsite for home games. My personal opinion would be to try and pack our stadium and embrace the overflow of fans.

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Because playing Army in the Cotton Bowl opener is big time and will get TECH a ton of PR in the excellent recruiting areas of Texas. We have a large population of Alums in the DFW area. We're also going to start to capture some of the absolutely huge DFW market. Even a very small percentage is a big number.

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Has a time been set for the Army game in Dallas?

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Had not been annnounced. It surely will be sometime between 11 am and 3 pm.

Right, the Army game is a good home-away-from-home game because of the media exposure and local support. You will notice this is precisely the reason games in S'port are a bad idea.

Well Grambling does the same thing with a rival at the Cotton Bowl and there isn't much national recognition much less an increase in a fan base. Why not show the country that there are other teams in Louisiana, than just LSU and play in Ruston. It kind of beats the purpose of having a stadium or trying to expand the stadium.

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Well Grambling does the same thing with a rival at the Cotton Bowl and there isn't much national recognition much less an increase in a fan base. Why not show the country that there are other teams in Louisiana, than just LSU and play in Ruston. It kind of beats the purpose of having a stadium or trying to expand the stadium.

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Grambling gets a LOT of press on that game - for different reasons, maybe, but a lot of press. We need to market Dallas. Shreveport is not working. Besides, if we start getting some of the Dallas market, if the past holds to form, Shreveport will follow.

Like to see how that marketing works out. There wasn't much for the Texas A&M game(still turned out great even though we loss).

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Well Grambling does the same thing with a rival at the Cotton Bowl and there isn't much national recognition much less an increase in a fan base. Why not show the country that there are other teams in Louisiana, than just LSU and play in Ruston. It kind of beats the purpose of having a stadium or trying to expand the stadium.

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Apples and Oranges. Grambling is a SWAC school with a weak FCS program. LA Tech had a Top 25 program in 2012 that won 9 games. If you can't see the value in playing Army in an early season game in the Cotton Bowl, God help you.




HD

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Apples and Oranges. Grambling is a SWAC school with a weak FCS program. LA Tech had a Top 25 program in 2012 that won 9 games. If you can't see the value in playing Army in an early season game in the Cotton Bowl, God help you.




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I know there is a big difference between Grambling and Louisiana Tech. But we struggle to fill the Joe during regular conference games. Though we had a great season last year we didn't exactly end the season on a good note. Scheduling a game there after all the players and coaches we loss makes it hard to see why we would play at a stadium that can seat just over 90,000 people. I'm sure beating Army will look good for us, but they are about on the same level as we are on this season. Army has about the same size fan base as we do and big TV companies like packed stadiums and to keep big TV companies interested why not look like we have lots of fans right at home.

The game is nationally televised.

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I know there is a big difference between Grambling and Louisiana Tech. But we struggle to fill the Joe during regular conference games. Though we had a great season last year we didn't exactly end the season on a good note. Scheduling a game there after all the players and coaches we loss makes it hard to see why we would play at a stadium that can seat just over 90,000 people. I'm sure beating Army will look good for us, but they are about on the same level as we are on this season. Army has about the same size fan base as we do and big TV companies like packed stadiums and to keep big TV companies interested why not look like we have lots of fans right at home.

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Not really. We're what.....maybe 5,000 short?

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I know there is a big difference between Grambling and Louisiana Tech. But we struggle to fill the Joe during regular conference games. Though we had a great season last year we didn't exactly end the season on a good note. Scheduling a game there after all the players and coaches we loss makes it hard to see why we would play at a stadium that can seat just over 90,000 people. I'm sure beating Army will look good for us, but they are about on the same level as we are on this season. Army has about the same size fan base as we do and big TV companies like packed stadiums and to keep big TV companies interested why not look like we have lots of fans right at home.

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I just saw this today. You certainly jest?

With Ft Sill and Ft Hood within a 3-hour drive not to mention the number of West Point "ring knockers" at those locations and the fact that tickets will probably be cheap and easily aquired. I've got a sneaking suspicion that Army will have a very good showing at this game! Moreover, you can damn well count on the fact that this game will be well advertised at those two posts!

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With Ft Sill and Ft Hood within a 3-hour drive not to mention the number of West Point "ring knockers" at those locations and the fact that tickets will probably be cheap and easily aquired. I've got a sneaking suspicion that Army will have a very good showing at this game! Moreover, you can damn well count on the fact that this game will be well advertised at those two posts!

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Back in 2006 (?), I attended the Baylor vs Army football game in Waco. This was before RGIII arrived on campus. While Army certainly brought a healthy crowd, it wasn't overwhelming. There were probably 15K Army fans in attendance that day, most wearing Army fatigues. And most were "bused in" from the nearby Army bases you mentioned.

I expect Army fans to be a little more excited about traveling to Dallas in 2013 than Waco in 2006. I'm sure many will try to make an entire weekend of it. I expect Army to bring between 15K and 20K. After that, we need to do our part. LA Tech fans need to travel at least 12K to this game. With 5K walk-ups, total attendance should be between 30K and 35K.

I plan to drive to the game from Abilene...Although, I will probably have to set some time aside for my wife to go to Grapevine Mills Mall to do some shopping. Better yet, I'll have her drop me off at the game then she can go and do whatever she wants!

Of course, if there can be no more flyovers, will the buses to events be curtailed in the fall, too?

I'm just stating an opinion, and in the end I could be wrong since the major colleges in Texas either have a bye week or an away game. But I'd rather see red and blue all through(and a fan or two with black and gold) the stadium than just a mix of random colors from local outsiders.

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I'm just stating an opinion, and in the end I could be wrong since the major colleges in Texas either have a bye week or an away game. But I'd rather see red and blue all through(and a fan or two with black and gold) the stadium than just a mix of random colors from local outsiders.

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Like many folks on this board, you worry too much about the small chit.

Patrick Walsh ‏@LATechPWalsh now Expect a 2013 schedule change announcement this afternoon for @LATechFB #WeAreLATech

I assume some changes for ESPN weekday games.

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I assume some changes for ESPN weekday games.

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Maybe ESPN and the NCSt. game. We won't be appearing on ESPN (2, U, or 360) much in C-USA. As RC and '06 have pointed out, we have been spoiled regarding TV access.

Apparently Tulane moved to Thursday, September 12th.

http://www.conferenceusa.com/sports/...040313aaa.html

Confirmed.

LA Tech Football ‏@LATechFB now Louisiana Tech's 2013 game vs. Tulane has been moved to Thursday, Sept. 12 #WeAreLATech

That's frustrating for this out-of-towner. I was really hoping to make it to that game.

That's unfortunate. Depending on how my classes fall out, I may have to curtail my typical all-day tailgating.

I like the look of this schedule.
So refreshing to see schools like Rice, North Texas, Southern Miss, UTSA, and Tulsa on our conference slate, instead of Idaho and San Jose. Close enough that we can travel or they can travel...and we can actually start building some practical regional rivalries.

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I like the look of this schedule.
So refreshing to see schools like Rice, North Texas, Southern Miss, UTSA, and Tulsa on our conference slate, instead of Idaho and San Jose. Close enough that we can travel or they can travel...and we can actually start building some practical regional rivalries.

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Until the conference landscape changes again...

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Until the conference landscape changes again...

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I'm hoping that re-alignment has stabilized a bit, after the ACC Grant of Rights.
Seems like that move has cemented some things at the Big Boy level...which should calm down the ripple effect on the Big East...which in turn may stabilize everyone else.

I don't see any movement for a while. We got a good deal in the Western division right now.

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I don't see any movement for a while.

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Yeah, I usually give up after about 20 minutes.

Stay hydrated and try getting more fiber. Nuts, whole grains, fresh fruits ...

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Yeah, I usually give up after about 20 minutes.

Stay hydrated and try getting more fiber. Nuts, whole grains, fresh fruits ...

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The irony is where I was when I posted this from my iPhone!

Waaaay TMI

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The irony is where I was when I posted this from my iPhone!

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Soooo....you were multitasking!:)

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Soooo....you were multitasking!:)

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You can call it that!!

From Patrick Welsh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LATechPWalsh

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LA Tech fans should expect an announcement this morning regarding the 2013 @LATechFB schedule #WeAreLATech

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From Patrick Welsh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LATechPWalsh

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I've learned to never over expect on these.

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I've learned to never over expect on these.

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My guess is television networks and some game times for the C-USA games.

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My guess is television networks and some game times for the C-USA games.

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and maybe a new size of Pepsi available at the concession stand.

http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050713aaa.html

Thank you, C-USA.
And, thank you CBS Sports cable channel.
Only one 3pm Ruston kickoff right now.

Man, that game in Dallas will be a scorcher.

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Man, that game in Dallas will be a scorcher.

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That's what Big Tex said at the last Texas State Fair.\\http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...9QEwBw&dur=367

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Man, that game in Dallas will be a scorcher.

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The September 28th historical temperature typically varies from 65°F to 84°F and is rarely below 56°F or above 92°F.

Related non-conference news from 2016 forward...

Brett McMurphy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/McMurphyESPN

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In 2016, [the Big Ten], Big 12, Pac-12 will have 9-game league schedules; ACC 8 + Notre Dame. Look for SEC to have 9 as well.

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Does that means at least two, if not all three non-conference games will be power-puff games?

It means that all the power conferences are closing ranks in order to limit cash flow out to the smaller conferences. Who needs a money game when you can play Kentucky, Ole Miss and Missouri for free.

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It means that all the power conferences are closing ranks in order to limit cash flow out to the smaller conferences. Who needs a money game when you can play Kentucky, Ole Miss and Missouri for free.

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What do you think the chances are that the college football regular season will eventually go to 13 games when these changes occur?

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What do you think the chances are that the college football regular season will eventually go to 13 games when these changes occur?

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2%.

I think the next change will be to eventually expand the playoff to 8 teams. With a twelve game schedule and a conference championship game, the national title contenders would be playing 16 games, an NFL schedule.

I honestly see it as a better chance of shrinking than expanding.

TW... you know.

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I honestly see it as a better chance of shrinking than expanding.

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Reminds me of what George said on Seinfeld.

Women just don't k ow the reality of our situation!! That and someone needs to tell Kramer that there are rules pertaining to Lobster!!!

Is the North Carolina State game actually at 11:30PM????? If so...that will be as late as it was when we watched the Hawaii away game!!!

11:30 am central

First game back at Carter-Finley since I was a student and we get a mid-day kick. Sucks.

When ask what colors I plan to wear; that is easy. NC State Red and LA Tech Blue.

Apparently the official identifer for Fox Sports 1 will be FXS1 based on what is posted on the msn.foxsports.com site.

Also the Army game is listed there as an FSN game...http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefoot...k=5&stable=I-A

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Apparently the official identifer for Fox Sports 1 will be FXS1 based on what is posted on the msn.foxsports.com site.

Also the Army game is listed there as an FSN game...http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefoot...k=5&stable=I-A

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I don't think either is correct.

FOX Sports 1 official announcement using FS1: http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story...network-030513
They may have changed their minds though.

The Army TV info hasn't been officially released yet. FSN only has a window for an 11:00 AM kickoff that day. FS1 has windows for 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM kickoffs that day. FOX only has a window for a 6:00 PM kickoff that day. None of those time slots match-up with the 2:30 PM announced kickoff, but the only window that comes close is the 3:00 PM kickoff on FS1. It should also be noted that FOX does have 2:30 PM kickoffs on other weekends. Either the windows have to be shifted or be created, or our kickoff time has to be changed. When the game was originally announced last year, BVDV did say that the game would be played on FOX. The ElAyTechSports.com initial TV press release for this season was filled with errors regarding our TV games broadcast by Fox Sports. ESPN.com is reporting that it will be on FS1, but FoxSports.com is reporting FSN. I still think it's too early to jump to any conclusions, but my money is still on the Army game being broadcast on FS1. We may not know for sure until 6 days before the game.

FSN normally has game windows at 11:00, 2:30, and 6:00. The late 9:15/9:30 window went away with the Pac 12 Network and E$PN picking up those games.

If kickoff time stays at 2:30, I'd put my money on FSN.

Fox appears to be leaning more toward using FX to redesignate its cable networks. Fox Soccer is apparently going to become FXX to expand the current FX entertainment offerings. Fox Movie Channel has basically become FXM. Still unclear whether Fox Soccer Plus will eventually become Fox Sports 3.

Based on what Murdock has done with Sky Sports in the UK and Fox Sports in Australia, there should be a minimum of three numbered sports networks. Sky Sports has 4 full-time networks not counting Sky Sports News plus two other specialty channels (F1 and Xtra). Fox Sports has three numbered channels, Fox Footy (AFL specialty channel), Fox Sports News, Fox Sports Play, plus Speed and Fuel.

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FSN normally has game windows at 11:00, 2:30, and 6:00. The late 9:15/9:30 window went away with the Pac 12 Network and E$PN picking up those games.

If kickoff time stays at 2:30, I'd put my money on FSN.

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September 28 is the last Saturday of the MLB regular season, and FSN is obligated to show baseball in the 2:30 time slot on many of their regional networks.

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11:30 am central

First game back at Carter-Finley since I was a student and we get a mid-day kick. Sucks.

When ask what colors I plan to wear; that is easy. NC State Red and LA Tech Blue.

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Thanks, I see that the time has now been changed from PM to AM on the schedule in this thread.

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September 28 is the last Saturday of the MLB regular season, and FSN is obligated to show baseball in the 2:30 time slot on many of their regional networks.

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Nothing new there...that's what FSN-Plus channels are for.

Only 5 of 14 scheduled game times that day are listed in the 3:05/3:10 CT range (SD-SF, CLE-MIN, MIL-NYM, OAK-SEA, and PIT-CIN) with COL-LAD listed TBA. And unless something has changed this year, it is FOX and not FSN that has Saturday regional games. Even if the MLB games are on some FSN affiliates, the others would still need football programming in that window.

Interesting note from Brett McMurphy regarding Florida International:

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FIU starting RB Kedrick Rhodes dismissed from program for violating team policy. Led FIU in rushing last year.

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The top FIU rusher returning from last year's team is the QB Jake Medlock (87 carries, 236 yards, 3 TDs). The top 3 rushers from last year are gone.

https://twitter.com/McMurphyESPN/sta...42966079377409

The UTSA game time was announced for 2:30 PM.

The NC State game will also be on ESPN3 for markets without the ACC Network.

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The NC State game will also be on ESPN3 for markets without the ACC Network.

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Thanks. That's all I needed to know. Laptop HDMI'd to the TV for me.

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Thanks. That's all I needed to know. Laptop HDMI'd to the TV for me.

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he he he.

Tech's Homecoming game is schedule for October 19th at 2:30 pm. Also scheduled that day is Trace Adkins' concert at the Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City starting at 8 PM. Is there any chance that Trace will appear for the game or be a part of the festivities (National Anthem, a brief pre-game concert)?

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Tech's Homecoming game is schedule for October 19th at 2:30 pm. Also scheduled that day is Trace Adkins' concert at the Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City starting at 8 PM. Is there any chance that Trace will appear for the game or be a part of the festivities (National Anthem, a brief pre-game concert)?

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No doubt he'll be there. Dude loves his former team. Whether we make a half-assed attempt to cash in on that is another matter.

Two years ago when he DID do the NA, it was bone-chillingly awesome.

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No doubt he'll be there. Dude loves his former team. Whether we make a half-assed attempt to cash in on that is another matter.

Two years ago when he DID do the NA, it was bone-chillingly awesome.

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I figured Trace would be at Homecoming, since he's been at games in the recent past and did the National Anthem at least once. It's the cashing in on Trace's presence by the university administration that I was curious about.

What if the university decided to host a concert with Trace Adkins (or Kix Brooks) at the TAC the night before Homecoming in future years? If you purchase season tickets to Tech football, you get free admission to the concert and first dibs on the primo seats according to how much you've donated to LTAC the past 12 months.

Yippee! Thought for sure I'd have to miss a very dear friend's wedding when I got the invite for a Sept 14th ceremony at 6PM! But, we play on the 12th that week. Whew! No way was I gonna miss a Tech home game (they are so few and far between this year :angry:) and hated I was gonna have to tell my friend, sorry, can't make it. But, no problemo. However, who the hell schedules a frickin wedding, a frickin anything! for a September Saturday???? Stoooooooooo-pid.

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I figured Trace would be at Homecoming, since he's been at games in the recent past and did the National Anthem at least once. It's the cashing in on Trace's presence by the university administration that I was curious about.

What if the university decided to host a concert with Trace Adkins (or Kix Brooks) at the TAC the night before Homecoming in future years? If you purchase season tickets to Tech football, you get free admission to the concert and first dibs on the primo seats according to how much you've donated to LTAC the past 12 months.

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If I'm not mistaken, we tried that several years ago. Had to cancel because there weren't enough pre-sells to risk low show concert.

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Yippee! Thought for sure I'd have to miss a very dear friend's wedding when I got the invite for a Sept 14th ceremony at 6PM! But, we play on the 12th that week. Whew! No way was I gonna miss a Tech home game (they are so few and far between this year :angry:) and hated I was gonna have to tell my friend, sorry, can't make it. But, no problemo. However, who the hell schedules a frickin wedding, a frickin anything! for a September Saturday???? Stoooooooooo-pid.

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That marriage is doomed :D

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Originally Posted by dawg80

However, who the hell schedules a frickin wedding, a frickin anything! for a September Saturday???? Stoooooooooo-pid.

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The bride . . .

If momma ain't happy, nobody's happy.

Lots of social events get planned for the fall. The sickening part is that most of them get planned around lsu crap.