re: WTF is STILL up with our scheduling?

Playing these types of games on the road allows the players to go on a true road game, get the routine, handle the crowd, and deal with that in an environment where there is little chance (in theory) of actually losing the game.

Get the players a true road game experience before they have to go to Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, etc.

I'm not saying it is the best idea, but it isn't a bad idea from a coaching perspective.