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re: Why did LSU play Furman?

Posted on 10/29/13 at 7:29 pm to
Posted by GABlueDog
Marietta, GA
Member since Dec 2008
8045 posts
Posted on 10/29/13 at 7:29 pm to
I have no idea why we scheduled a FCS school from South Carolina. I'm assuming the reason is because we could find no one else available for that date. It should be avoided at all costs.
Posted by BengalBen
Midwest
Member since May 2008
2233 posts
Posted on 10/29/13 at 7:54 pm to
I'm not sure everyone realizes how difficult it is to come up with a schedule. Everyone plays a cupcake or two each year. A lot of times these games are used as warmup games early in the year or after a big game to prevent a letdown later in the year.

This year, LSU has late open dates because Bama and A&M both had open dates before playing us. So LSU didn't want those teams to have 2 weeks to prepare without them having the same. After 9 straight weeks the team is getting fatigued and it's a great spot to schedule a cupcake or a rent a win.

Unfortunately, LSU can't always get an in state opponent but they have had more in state opponents in the last 10 yrs than they did in the previous 10.
This post was edited on 10/29/13 at 8:00 pm
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