I know this has been covered in various threads, but I think it needs a thread of its own as it is obviously a very important factor for at-large bids and a sore spot for Spider fans.
Interesting article on the topic from the JMU coach.
Explains the Men’s vs Women’s scheduling that was discussed in the recent Spider Sound Off (Ep 11) and also talks about the upcoming exhibition between UR and JMU. Unsurprisingly, JMU has been asking for an in-season game and UR has declined.
Also shows that the Sun Belt is doing everything it can for its schools; whereas, the A10 seems to be living in the past. The more I read the more I see how the A10 is the perfect match for UR and UR must have some significant influence.
(This article should be free to read unless you have visited this paper more than 4 times this month)
Sorry about the link issue. I keep getting the same result when pasting from my browser. Google “JMU's' Spradlin explains challenges of scheduling” by Shane Mettlen of Daily News Record.
Article is from Sept 10th and have been a number of sports articles since that time so probably have to scroll to find once you get to the Daily News Record site.
Since I can’t share the article itself here is the first part that cites UR:
“….no longer conference mates, the Dukes and Spiders haven’t played since 2018.
That’s not for lack of trying on JMU’s part.
The past three Dukes coaching staffs have all tried to resume the regular-season series, and each has heard the same answer.
Richmond would love to scrimmage but wasn’t interested in a real game.“
Interesting article on the topic from the JMU coach.
Explains the Men’s vs Women’s scheduling that was discussed in the recent Spider Sound Off (Ep 11) and also talks about the upcoming exhibition between UR and JMU. Unsurprisingly, JMU has been asking for an in-season game and UR has declined.
Also shows that the Sun Belt is doing everything it can for its schools; whereas, the A10 seems to be living in the past. The more I read the more I see how the A10 is the perfect match for UR and UR must have some significant influence.
(This article should be free to read unless you have visited this paper more than 4 times this month)
Sorry about the link issue. I keep getting the same result when pasting from my browser. Google “JMU's' Spradlin explains challenges of scheduling” by Shane Mettlen of Daily News Record.
Article is from Sept 10th and have been a number of sports articles since that time so probably have to scroll to find once you get to the Daily News Record site.
Since I can’t share the article itself here is the first part that cites UR:
“….no longer conference mates, the Dukes and Spiders haven’t played since 2018.
That’s not for lack of trying on JMU’s part.
The past three Dukes coaching staffs have all tried to resume the regular-season series, and each has heard the same answer.
Richmond would love to scrimmage but wasn’t interested in a real game.“
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