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Why have no programs scheduled West Point (USMA) if it qualifies as P5 opponent?
Posted on 10/21/16 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 10/21/16 at 3:30 pm
According to ESPN, the SEC has approved the United States Military Academy at West Point as an approved "P5" opponent substitute LINK
Even if a school wants a tougher SOS than what West Point has to offer as a P5 opponent, why not schedule them as one of the 4 OOC games at all? If it is the triple option argument, many teams already play FCS/nonP5 teams that run the triple option often while UGA plays GT every year already anyways.
Most schools in the SEC have a proud ROTC tradition and many are in close proximity to US Military bases. Auburn for example has Fort Benning within 45 minutes drive, which would be a hot bed for USMA alums.
Even if a school wants a tougher SOS than what West Point has to offer as a P5 opponent, why not schedule them as one of the 4 OOC games at all? If it is the triple option argument, many teams already play FCS/nonP5 teams that run the triple option often while UGA plays GT every year already anyways.
Most schools in the SEC have a proud ROTC tradition and many are in close proximity to US Military bases. Auburn for example has Fort Benning within 45 minutes drive, which would be a hot bed for USMA alums.
This post was edited on 10/21/16 at 3:31 pm
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Posted on 10/21/16 at 3:35 pm to GenesChin
Aggies played them at the Alamo dome and then in colllege station like 5 years ago.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 3:35 pm to GenesChin
I love to academies but wouldn't want my team playing them. It's a game you should win but they are usually one of the toughest teams you play all year. Would be asking for injuries.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 4:10 pm to GenesChin
Teams don't like playing other teams that, as a part of their offense, cut block.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 4:20 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
Teams don't like having to prepare for a triple option attack.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 4:32 pm to GenesChin
Would love to go see Bama play @ Army. Beats the three tomato cans we have to pay for at BDS every year.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 4:35 pm to GenesChin
Vandy needs a P5 opponent in 2018. We should absolutely schedule another home-and-home with you guys. Enjoyed my visit to USMA the last time we played up there. Even though it's out of the norm, I'd encourage other SEC schools to explore a 2-for-1 type deal and give their fans a chance to go to West Point. SEC fanbases support the military, and I think they'd really appreciate the experience of a weekend up there.
This post was edited on 10/21/16 at 4:42 pm
Posted on 10/21/16 at 4:36 pm to GenesChin
Florida cant be bothered to leave Florida
Scared of weather in Florida that doesnt hit them but will only play in Florida
Scared of weather in Florida that doesnt hit them but will only play in Florida
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