Reasons to play first weekend of Dec as opposed to end of Nov:
1) Student attendance is (understandably) depressed on quarter break. (NOTE -- I do NOT fault the students for this)
2) Opportunity for double-header with basketball following a Dec afternoon football game
3) Built in excuse to serve nog at final tailgate. (because nog in November just doesnt seem right)
4) Cold weather football freakin rules. And while that's by no means garaunteed in North La, it's more likely to occur in Dec.
5) One less week to get "rusty" prior to bowl season.
I am hopeful our leadership is working with the other schools to negotiate an amended schedule.