2023 www.newsleader.com. Ivy League sports were shut down quickly by coronavirus. JMU lost two of its starters at defensive lineman, with redshirt seniors Mike Greene and Bryce Carter graduating after the 2021 season. Misconceptions fuel urban legend on campus, Students discuss the great expectations of JMU's School of Music. The three-day classic will take place in Boca Raton, Fla. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, The spring slate kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 20 when JMU hosts Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Four more kickoff times were announced for James Madison Universitys 2021 spring football season, Monday. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. JMU football announced Thursday that its next two games against Richmond (4/3) and Elon (4/10) have been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Richmond and Elon football programs. Whats great to see for me is that sort of that team karma is back and the locker room is good, Cignetti said. Pittsburgh Sports Now reported late Wednesday that Robert Morris athletic department could not confirm Madias report. The Colonial Athletic Association will use a divisional format for the spring season with seven teams in the North Division and four teams in the South Division. The game falls on Homecoming weekend Nov. 6, and the Camels come out of the Big South. And then, theres the virus. Aug 28, 2021 by Kyle Kensing. Because there are only four teams in the South, JMU will play its division rivals Elon, William & Mary and Richmond twice apiece to make a six-game conference schedule. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. James Madison's football team is set for the first of its two 2021 seasons. Instead, hes wearing a GPS device that tracks the people with whom he comes into close contact and awakes every morning to a report that evaluates how the Dukes did the day before not in their practice but in their ability to stand apart from one another. Its definitely been crazy. 2021 Team Stats. The Dukes have held two practices at Bridgeforth Stadium as they prepare for an 8-game . Guys, theyve got to make good choices and decisions on a daily basis to stay away from the virus, Cignetti said. Greg Madia of the Harrisonburg (Va.) Daily News-Record first reported the contest, which is slated for Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our ); : What you need to know about March Madness and the NCAA tournament. and YouTube's terms of service is available here. 2023 James Madison University Athletics, JMU Announces Sun Belt Schedule to Complete 2023 Football Slate, JMU Football Signs Rykin Maxwell to National Letter of Intent, JMU Selects Madi Harris as New Director of Recruiting Operations, JMU to Host Annual Spring Football Game on April 22, Centeio, Black Earn Major VaSID Football Awards, 11 Dukes Named All-State. Weve got good leadership. |. Get the latest news, schedule, scores, roster, stats, standings and photos for the 2020-2021 Westfield Blue Devils Football. It hasnt quite hit me yet that its game week just because my role is so much different now, Cignetti said. February 20 - vs. Robert Morris - 12 p.m. February 27 - vs. Morehead State - 12 p.m. (); : It includes practicing not just with the upcoming season in mind but with an understanding that the next one will follow swiftly after that, so contact is limited. 16 Union City defeats Westfield in North 1, Group 5 semifinals, HS football: Whos lighting it up? Welcome to Chapter 1,834 of the inevitable book, How Sports Were Different During the Coronavirus Pandemic. With that, here comes a college football season for the Football Championship Subdivision that kicks off in earnest Saturday and, if all goes as planned, will conclude with a four-round, 16-team tournament that spans April and May. The Dukes close the month on March 27 at the Tribe, and face the Spiders a week later, on April 3, in the capital city. The following week, the Dukes welcome Robert Morris to town on Feb. 27. This article was published more than2 years ago. That includes workouts that are adjusted because too many members of one position group or another are injured or in contact tracing protocols, thinning the ranks. Its been keeping me on my toes. Mondays were for sectionals, and the band was split into two separate groups on Wednesdays and Thursdays having to abide by coronavirus guidelines. FBSchedules - College and Pro Football Schedules, JMU adds Robert Morris to Spring 2021 football schedule. EA Sports doesnt need the NCAA. There are a lot of unexpected things happening this season, but youve just got to take it [on] the chin and keep on going.. All rights reserved. JMU faces Campbell for its first homecoming in two years to start November. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. For more coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. All rights reserved (About Us). Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. |, Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Its the second straight season the Dukes and Phoenix will begin CAA play against each other at Rhodes Stadium. and YouTube's terms of service is available here. There was a problem saving your notification. James Madison is 4-0 overall (2-0 CAA) during the 2021 spring season and currently ranked as the No. Heres how this happened. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). JMUs schedule is made up of two non-conference home games and six conference matchups, which consists of one home and one away contest against each of its three Colonial Athletic Association south division opponents Elon, Richmond and William & Mary. Jacksonville State, for instance, went 3-1 in the fall (with its only loss coming to Florida State) and now is adding a seven-game spring schedule (although its scheduled spring opener was postponed because of weather). H.S. 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Being that its February, Percy Agyei-Obeses career as a James Madison running back should be over. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. With the CAAs updated spring slate, each team will play six conference games a home-and-away series with three other teams and can schedule up to two non-conference opponents. PHILADELPHIA - The University of Pennsylvania softball team is spending spring break in the Sunshine State, traveling to Florida for the Owl Classic. Its not even as close as intense to a [typical] camp practice. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 1 overall recruit in the 2021 class, has just 27 tackles and 7.5 sacks in his first two college seasons. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The schedule for James Madisons 2021 spring football season has been announced. 2023 James Madison University Athletics. Statewide stat leaders through Week 7, Week 8's biggest HS football games - 19 impacting state tourney seeds & pairings, HS Football: Group and conference rankings for Oct. 17. Also in non-conference action, James Madison will host the Robert Morris Colonials at Bridgeforth Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 27, which was previously reported by Greg Madia of the Harrisonburg (Va.) Daily News-Record. Registrar Dates and Deadlines. Thats a potential problem, but its off in the distance. User Agreement, Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. |, Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com JMU football dominated during its second home game of the season. The game will be the season-opener for the Dukes. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Darts and Pats is the place to do it. The spring slate kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 20 when JMU hosts Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium. The CAA, which has schools from Maine to North Carolina, is divided into two divisions North and South to limit travel regionally. 0:05. Robert Morris is now part of the Horizon League, and will be joining the Big South Conference in 2021. You cant pat yourself on the back when youre doing good, because tomorrows a new challenge.. All three of JMUs home CAA games will kickoff at 4 p.m., according to a spokesperson with the program. Get the latest news, schedule, scores, roster, stats, standings and photos for the 2021-2022 Wall Crimson Knights Football. Error! The following week, the Dukes welcome Robert Morris to town on Feb. 27. To see the full CAA football schedule for the 2021 spring season, click here. The 2020-21 FCS Playoffs, which is reduced from 24 teams to 16 this year, will run four consecutive weekends beginning April 24 and will culminate May 14, 15 or 16 with the national championship game. I would compare this more to like a spring ball practice, offseason practices., A college football coachs season at war with the coronavirus and his own school. And then maybe well be one step closer to returning sports to normal. Im highly confident that were not only going to get started, but well be able to finish this season.. Fight Club sandwiches dissolve the line between insanity and genius, Wizards show plenty of heart early but cant find an edge late in Chicago, Caps backslide in Buffalo, get blitzed by the young Sabres in a 7-4 loss, said in an interview posted on the NCAAs website. |, Mike Kinney | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com YouTube's privacy policy is available here Just roll with it. The 2020-21 season marks the first time JMU will play an opponent twice during the regular season. HARRISONBURG -James Madison has announced its 2020-21 football schedule, which features eight regular-season games, including five at home and three on the road this upcoming spring. The Dukes are coming off a 38-10 victory over William & Mary this past . Shoot, its a year that nobodyll ever forget, thats for sure. The last time Morehead State beat the Dukes was in 1986, where MSU won 27-24. There will be only five at-large berths in the playoffs. JMU is slated to open CAA action on Saturday, March 6 on the road against the Elon Phoenix. JMU, Elon, William & Mary, and Richmond make up the CAA South Division. (); : In a standout 59-20 victory over Southeastern Louisiana, No. For Students. We were committed to chasing the playoff system, Cignetti said. Winds light and variable. The Dukes road game at Elon, scheduled for March 6, will kickoff at 1:30 p.m. Im just glad we get to play football again, he said. |, Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Dukes NCAAF. Both non-conference games were officially announced in conjunction with the release of James Madisons full Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) six-game league schedule for the Spring. But its not as intense. JMU football schedule announced for 2021 spring season, WHSV Sports Director TJ Eck breaks down JMU football 2021 spring schedule, DIGITAL EXTRA: Jeff Bourne full media availability on JMU football spring schedule - (10/27/20), Go Fund Me started for Rockingham County deputy in need of emergency heart surgery, JMUs Schiavone named to Buster Posey Award Watch List, Charlie Obaugh RV & Outdoor Student Athlete of the Week. JMU Football Schedule - 2021 Spring Season, Saturday, February 20 - vs. Morehead State, Saturday, February 27 - vs. Robert Morris. I would say the whole senior year has just been hectic, Agyei-Obese said by phone this week. Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com |. Follow Patrick on Twitter @Patrick_Hite. JMU footballs schedule for the 2021 spring season is set. The Dukes will travel to face the Phoenix to begin their conference slate, then will host William & Mary and Richmond in Harrisonburg. Additionally, a limited number of free tickets would also be available for current JMU students to reserve. Eight years ago, JMU mulled but decided against a move up to the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision when Conference USA and the Sun Belt and Mid-American conferences expressed interest,. Im really proud of them, the way theyve handled all this. Were working in practice, 100 percent, Agyei-Obese said. |, Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Thats the million-dollar question, FCS Committee Chair Kyle Moats said in an interview posted on the NCAAs website. I am definitely feeling more like a CEO of the football team right now, he said. HS football photos: Colts Neck vs. Wall, Oct. 14, 2022, Football: Colts Neck uses stout defense to defeat Wall (PHOTOS), HS Football: Whos lighting it up? Both teams went back-and-forth throughout the first quarter, with JMU redshirt senior quarterback Cole Johnson and SLU senior quarterback Cole Kelley . 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Now he outsources that to coordinator Shane Montgomery. Mar 4 (Sat) View Event Details. Being that the Dukes are scheduled to open their unprecedented season Saturday against Morehead State, Coach Curt Cignetti should be game-planning and standing before a room full of his entire roster to impart his message. It had been previously announced that JMUs two home, non-conference games (2/20 vs. Robert Morris, 2/27 vs. Morehead State) will kickoff at 12 p.m. JMU Football Schedule - 2021 Spring Season. footballs 10 biggest stories and other cant-miss moments from Week 8, HS Football: Whos lighting it up? Among the other challenges for Cignetti: involving himself in football. There was an error processing your request. Both the Colonials and Eagles are teams JMU has previously faced. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? JMU senior, Percy Agyei-Obese, dives into the endzone for a touchdown on April 17, 2021. While finishing in the middle of the pack, Campbell faces Liberty and Elon in the first two weeks of the season. Saturday's spring game is set for a 1 p.m. start. Oh, and then heal up quickly, boys, because preparation for the fall 2021 season will follow three months later. Football: JMU Announces Sun Belt Schedule to Complete 2023 Football Slate. All rights reserved. |, Mike Kinney | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Season stat leaders in the Big Central though Week 11, HS football: Whos lighting it up? Register early! |, Craig Epstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Homecoming and the playoff push. No team in this year's 16-team field has more, and among active FCS programs, JMU trails only Montana (24), Northern Iowa (21), Eastern Kentucky (21) and Furman (18). 2021 James Madison Football Schedule | FBSchedules.com James Madison Football Schedule OVERALL 12-2 CAA 7-1 STREAK L1 By purchasing tickets using the affiliate links below, you'll help. Its going to be really difficult to determine.. Other information, including on-sale dates and priority deadlines, will be made available once fan capacity at Bridgeforth Stadium is confirmed.. But more programs opted out of playing in the fall than stayed in, which meant the NCAA wouldnt conduct a tournament. Additionally, a limited number of free tickets would also be available for current JMU students to reserve. The James Madison Dukes have added the Morehead State Eagles to their spring 2021 football schedule, the school announced on Tuesday. A restart is proving much slower. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Full Schedule baseball Sat, Feb 25 Final James Madison 9 vs Cornell 2 softball Sat, Feb 25 Final James Madison 5 at NC State 1 wswim Sun, Feb 26 Final James Madison at ECAC Championships Completed wten Sun, Feb 26 Final James Madison 1 at #43 Penn State 4 softball Sun, Feb 26 Final James Madison 14 at NC State 11 baseball Sun, Feb 26 Final James Madison will host Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium. James Madison Dukes News, Scores, Status, Schedule - College Football - CBSSports.com James Madison Dukes 8-3 Overall 6-2 Sun Belt 2nd East Team Home Schedule Stats Roster Shop StubHub. JMU Athletics announced Tuesday the eight-game slate that includes two non-conference opponents. The James Madison Dukes have added the Robert Morris Colonials to their spring 2021 football schedule, multiple sources reported Wednesday. 10/27/2020 10:00:00 AM. 0:27. Players are expected to be disciplined in how they interact with classmates which should be not at all. The Dukes advanced all the way to the Division I National Championship, but fell to the North Dakota State Bison, 28-20. JMU football releases full eight-game spring schedule, Marching Royal Dukes stay busy without JMU football, Review | 'The Last of Us' episode 7 fails to impress after previous thrilling episode, Review | Through opening night difficulties, JMU's 'Chicago' production triumphs, Families reflect on healing after loss of sons in car accident, Haunted Quad tunnels? Mainly clear skies. Tyleik Williams is a gifted interior lineman who had . Last summer, the Colonial Athletic Association, of which James Madison is a member, announced it wouldnt sponsor football in the fall. |, Mike Byrne | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Capital One Arena, Washington D.C. Brunch On the Bases: Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX. High 53F. 9M; 0:21. JMU football earned the No. JMU football schedule (dates subject to change): Contact the sports desk at breezesports@gmail.com. James Madison football coach Curt Cignetti at a recent practice. This could all be interesting come April, when the NCAAs selection committee will be tasked with comparing apples to ham sandwiches. The Dukes conclude the regular season on April 10 at home against Elon and have an open week on April 17, ahead of the NCAA Selection Show on April 18. Were it not for a goal-line stand near-miss in the National Championship Game and road lead that slipped away in the national semifinal, James Madison could be talking three-peat heading into the fall 2021 season. Email Patrick with story suggestions or comments at phite@newsleader.com. The Dukes will play only three league opponents in a home-and-home series. (Mike Lago/JMU Athletics) Being . The Dukes, who have appeared in three of the past four national championship games, were still prepared to play. 1 team in the country. Copyright 2020 WHSV. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Football: JMU to Host Annual Spring Football Game on April 22. . YouTube's privacy policy is available here HS Football Week 7 statewide stat leaders: Who lit it up over the weekend? 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Although there wasnt any JMU football this semester due to COVID-19, the Marching Royal Dukes are staying busy. Statewide stat leaders through Week 6. The game will mark the second between the Colonial Athletic Associations Dukes and the Colonials. James Madison will host William & Mary on March 13, Richmond on March 20, and Elon on April 10. Success! All rights reserved (About Us). |, Will Harrigan | For NJ Advance Media Join JMU Men's and Women's Basketball in Pensacola for the 2023 Conference Tournament! JMU returns to Harrisonburg for back-to-back home games against in-state foes William & Mary on March 13 and Richmond on March 20. The Colonial Athletic Association will soon release a six-game league schedule, but will afford members the opportunity to play two non-league tilts. That includes heading into the opener with fewer practices than Cignetti would like. If available, tickets for the spring football season will be sold on a single-game basis with access being determined by Duke Club priority and season-ticket holder status. Just roll with it. JMU runs out to greet the crowd against Montana. Youve got to win that battle every day because its coming again tomorrow. James Madison will host Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Low 29F. The Colonials finished last season 7-5 (6-1 Northeast Conference), their final campaign in the circuit. What if one team has played four games and another 11? Instead, its game week. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Rather than wallow in what-ifs, the Dukes embark on the program's 50th season focused on the .
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