James Madison: The MOST CONTROVERSIAL Program in College Football...

[@ScottFisherCFB]

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[@Dimezprod]

Deez n-

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[@missingbuck]

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[@apelle.18]

Gotta do a recap of the 2023 Arizona state team! It’s been a tough year but we are getting better! Go Devils!

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[@papajohncena2516]

After witnessing JMU upset Michigan State today I’m convinced it’s just a W school.

[@Babylion2311]

Jesus loves everyone

[@cougar33333]

As an alum on jmu… we are.

[@markzepp481]

Michigan state is horrible team this year

[@Christian_Fuhrman]

@@markzepp481 I think that they’re talking about basketball

[@jaegee3716]

as an Athletic Support Staff WE ARE!!!

[@cb750k1974]

Great video! GSU Panthers fan here and hurting by the beat down from JMU last week but very glad to see them get their story out there.

[@Suchatool98]

As an Alum, thanks for making this. We have been a powerhouse in both the FCS and FBS. I would love in the next decade for us to get a P5 invite. But, I think where we are and with how the 12-team CFP coming in next year, we could become the top three g5 powers vying for those G5 spots. As of today, 11-7, 18 G5 teams are bowl eligible. With 33 G5-affiliated bowls. So, before Thanksgiving, we will know if there aren’t enough teams for bowls.

[@mrclean30]

Power 5 is absolutely not happening in the next 25 years, but y’all should hope for an AAC invite so that you’re not immediately out of playoff contention after 1 loss

[@stonefit]

NDSU’s little brother

[@Babylion2311]

@@mrclean30Jesus loves you and everyone have a blessed day

[@mrclean30]

@@Babylion2311 you too 🙏

[@Babylion2311]

@@mrclean30 thanks God bless

[@ArthurSanford3706]

I can think of several programs more controversial than James Madison

[@DeathsDoorProd]

starts with M ends with N

[@ArthurSanford3706]

@@DeathsDoorProd Some team up north, I forgot their name

[@howardwillow]

​@@DeathsDoorProd who is it

[@derTangerinereal]

Terrible

[@sportsloverbaseball]

@@howardwillow Michigan cause their cheating (I forgot the word that should go here… scenario?)

[@ZeusAmun-pt9dc]

This is what I love about college football you have 130+ teams of different types in different landscapes with their own history. And it's been played about as long as baseball making it the other American pass-time just the one for fall and winter. Then basketball winter and spring then baseball spring and summer

[@jmorris023]

I think you have to mention the victory over VA Tech at Blacksburg back in 2010 as well. It was considered a bigger win than winning the FBS National Championship game. Last year's Marshall loss was because Centeio was out.

[@AaronS678]

And VT would go on to struggle against top 25 teams and then get blown out by Stanford in the orange bowl. Overrated, just like JMU

[@jmorris023]

@@AaronS678 But VaTech were #4 in the country a week before when they lost to Boise State if memory serves. But sure, JMU Football wasn't much of anything back in 2010. But if we're providing a history of the program, that was a red-letter day.

[@AaronS678]

@jmorris023 that doesn't mean VT wasn't highly overrated that season, it actually proves it.

[@jmorris023]

@@AaronS678 Well they did run off 10 straight wins after the JMU defeat and finished the season ranked 12. But you're not understanding where JMU tFootball was at that time, which was basically non-existent.

[@AaronS678]

@jmorris023 And now JMU is getting hyped up because they beat a Virginia team that would've never seen a bowl game even though they play in the ever declining ACC. The acc is a glorified G5 conference now with 10 of the 14 teams usually being worse than a good sun belt school, and Virginia can't beat *any* of them, save for UNC who they play close thanks to it being a rivalry game.

[@ScottFisherCFB]

What are your thoughts on the James Madison situation?

[@missingbuck]

It doesn’t make sense. 9-0 and won’t be bowl eligible and Sun Belt Championship bound.

[@M4xbox]

The team should use this as a chip in there shoulder and do even better

[@looooooooooooll]

@@M4xboxthey definitely will, just sucks for the seniors

[@nickzuehlke5874]

How does the rule protect new FBS teams, I can only see a downside to not being bowl eligible.

[@bobby-ov9qn]

Can't do better when they are are currently undefeated this year and #21 in the Coach's poll. @@M4xbox

[@greatdune7119]

As a JMU student this vid was spot on everyone is blown and really hope the ncaa reverse the rule

[@parlaygod]

AND ur basketball team is soo good, i think they can go far this year be like how FAU was last year, JMU is on top of the college sports world right now, let the kids play in the bowl, undefeated, THEY HAVE LOST 3 GAMES IN TWO YEARS, LIKE CMON LET THEM PLAY

[@dumbwayzd1229]

Went to high school with Toddy, bro has always been a beast but just never got the chance so I’m glad he’s getting the love he deserves here!

[@troycannon2172]

Everyone loves Toddy Touchdown

[@grahamgutter7844]

Great context. It would have been good to mention the players from JMU that have made it to the NFL (Charles Haley, Gary Clark, etc..)

[@iammikeDOTorg]

SCOTT NORWOOD!

[@bubbafiske5243]

The Sun Belt has told the JMU AD that if JMU becomes eligible for a bowl, they’ll allow JMU to play in the Sun Belt championship game. This is because the Sun Belt would benefit from having their best team in the best possible bowl game.

[@finisher3x]

Looks like you were dead wrong on that. App State is going to play Troy in the Sun Belt Championship, despite JMU winning the division.

[@bryandedon7459]

​@@finisher3x maybe they planned on it but changed their mind bc of how late NCAA decided to give them a bowl game. I don't think they decided until nov 27th which was a week for the conference championship game. Technically they should have went but at least the team who went was the team that beat them.

[@williamford9564]

5:43: The name of the school says why it is called what it is. The school is located in Indiana Pennsylvania, not far from Pittsburgh and the name is to differentiate itself from the much larger university located in the state of Indiana.

[@jbillma]

Yep. Moreover, Indiana County, Pennsylvania is older than both the State of Indiana and the Northwest Territory (from which the state would emerge). It's similar to "Miami of Ohio"* in that the school was named for local geography that lent its name later on to a more famous place. The difference being in IUP's case, the university was established after Indiana University Bloomington, whereas in the case of Miami University, not only is the Miami River older than the city of Miami, but even the university in Oxford, Ohio is older than Miami, Florida and the State of Florida. * - Incidentally, they absolutely hate being called "Miami of Ohio". As a BG alum & fan, though, I'm good with tweaking their sensibilities from time to time.

[@leafyisnthere9396]

Theyre getting screwed by a completely outdated rule. I understand why it's there, but it doesnt incentivize moving upwards.

[@Supernova2464]

My opinion is simple, if a team can compete, let them compete!

[@packers1225]

James Madison basketball also beat #4 Michigan state in basketball 👀

[@saxon6]

Old Dominion went through a similar experience. They had the best record in their conference their first FBS year

[@Tboneman]

The Indiana Hoosiers have hired Curt Cignetti for their open head coach position. HUGE get for the Hoosiers!

[@peterdagnese453]

They haven’t played one ranked team.

[@amychafong1832]

Thank you for great coverage of JMU Football,

[@FaZeAnneFrank1945]

“most controversial program” Xicheatgan: allow us to introduce ourselves

[@stevemartinat8537]

Appalachian State made the move from FCS and like others had to follow NCAA rules, good or bad. App State ended JMU’s “controversial season” Saturday afternoon with a 26-23 OT win.

[@Dimezprod]

JMU is going to run this sport next year🎉

[@parkersurface4502]

I think you are really really under estimating doing a deep deep dive into the history of WVU football, all the connections it has, why it’s such a storied program, and why it’s so important to the people of its state. There’s always a West Virginia connection HAILWV

[@mateoedwin]

No one cares about wvu, one of the ugliest states in America, have you ever heard of someone say they are visiting West Virginia? Virginia > WV not even close go cavaliers baby ahahahahah!!!

[@JuanCena23]

It's a bunch of racist rednecks who will never win anything what else it there to say.

[@Christian_Fuhrman]

I’m a huge Penn State fan but my dad is a JMU alum and a huge I mean huge JMU fan it’s pretty sad to see how it’s working out. Maybe I get why they wouldn’t be allowed to contend for their conference title their first year but I really don’t understand why the second year it’s a rule. they are clearly the best team in the Sun Belt for the second straight year, or I would argue and nothing is going to come of it.

[@domtom9594]

Duke literally proven themselves they can compete in many sports. Basketball, Football, Softball, and Soccer these guys more than likely be next candidate to join ACC...

[@dbclower]

The Dukes have been stout for years, both UVa and VA Tech dodged putting them on their schedule for literally decades

[@Uaintfirsturlast]

2010 was last time Tech played jmu and lost

[@ianreckmeyer1366]

And they beat UVA my freshman year when Gary Clark (Redskin WR) played fir JMU.

[@Moose6340]

JMU fan here...at this point I'm resigned to us not getting in a bowl because the NCAA will dig their heels in. But I want us to win out just to make the NCAA look like the idiots they are.

[@nofrenz2065]

Why?..because you guys beat garbage schools?..your schedule is laughable..look at how many points the d has given up to shitty schools

[@BYUBOY33]

I mean that was the rule that they had to wait. JMU didn't fight this at all.

[@Teeman44]

I’m rooting for you !

[@KenT-lb9or]

It looks like there won't be enough 6-6 teams and JMU will be good

[@nofrenz2065]

@KenT-lb9or JMU is a great High School team!

[@dylanhetzel9432]

JMU is only “controversial” because they’re good. No one was complaining when Sam Houston St moved because they were garbage. This rule should be thrown out. FREE JMU

[@MTorangeman]

Big JMU fan - the NCAA and college football fans are missing out on the JMU experience. Look at all the exposure Liberty is getting this season - all those weeknight ESPN games. Im hoping Cignetti and his entire team take the show on the Road - Join the ACC - the JMU hoop program is kicking ass along with the footballers ! Takes balls to move from FCS to FBS - good job Dukes! just wish NDSU would make the move and head for the Mountain West Conference

[@kingjahk1]

My friend Mike Ragin played tailback at JMU. I'm excited for the program. I like watching emergence on new levels for programs.

[@johnpannebaker5757]

Side note, the Sunbelt should absolutely grab WKU and Middle Tennessee. With JMU dominating like this, and schools like App State, Louisiana and Coastal Carolina, they could easily become the best Group of 5 conference, especially if the MWC can't figure out something with Oregon St and Washington St.

[@gracielynn9623]

I am UAB fan. Currently we are 3-6. We have a very favorable schedule remaining to get to 6-6 by playing temple navy and North Texas. As much as I love my team, I know that if we make a bowl game then the minimum requirement for teams will probably be met and James Madison will officially get screwed. James Madison fully deserves to make a New Year’s six bowl game. If not them, then liberty. One of the undefeated G5 teams should get that spot, not a Tulane team that has a loss and has not played particularly well in a weakened conference. As for the rule itself, I think it should be modified… A one year postseason band for teams transitioning in football and a two year band for teams transitioning in basketball. It’s very difficult to make that leap in football and I think the team should be able to reap the benefits of the rewards if they are able to do it and do it well. It is not easy but not as difficult in basketball so I can understand keeping the two-year restriction for that. Also, you mentioned James Madison potentially moving up to a better conference. I’m probably in the minority on this, but I think I’m just more forward thinking than most people are. In my opinion, the Sun Belt is currently the best G5 conference out there in terms of quality of players, strength of schedule, Entertainment, and did I mention the gauntlet of a schedule that you have playing in there. The American is significantly weaker than it was last year. Houston, Cincinnati, UCF, and SMU are all either gone or leaving. East Carolina is a pile of hot garbage. All you really have in the American is Memphis and Tulane in football, Memphis, UAB, FAU, Charlotte And North Texas in basketball. In my opinion, the American has fallen behind and will continue to fall behind both the Sun Belt and the mountain west, but will remain above conference USA and the MAC. It’s only up for the Sun Belt that feature’s: James Madison, Marshall, Appalachian State, coastal Carolina, Troy, South Alabama, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Louisiana Lafayette, Old Dominion, southern miss, Louisiana Monroe, Arkansas State, Texas State… That has nothing on the American right now. In my mind, the future of the G5 hierarchy looks like Sun Belt at the top, mountain west next, American after that, conference USA after that, MidAmerican at the bottom.

[@elvangulley3210]

No g5 should be in a nyd bowl

[@gracielynn9623]

@@elvangulley3210 this must be said by someone who is obviously never watched a day of group of five football in their life and is probably an Ohio State or Alabama fan. Don’t watch MACTION because it is awful, but check out one of the other group of five conferences sometimes. Especially if it’s the Sun Belt or the mountain west. You might be pleasantly surprised to find out that it’s actually pretty good. Edit: I forgot… You might also be a salty USC fan. I mean it would make sense for USC fans to say that after losing a New Year’s six bowl to a group of five team just last year.

[@f1av0rflave]

@@elvangulley3210undef. Liberty v. Undef. JMU

[@Ghostmaker36]

I grew up there was awesome growing up watching them make the leaps they did especially the national championships in 04&16, they deserve to play on a New Year’s Day bowl

[@cyclesaviorn2700]

UCF going undefeated and being left out of the playoffs is way more controversial.

[@treydrew4021]

11:15 Great video but JMU didn’t dominate Georgia State in 2022, they were down 34-14 at halftime but JMU did get a two point win

[@Panda5ace]

Idk man, gotta dominate pretty hard to make a 20 point comeback

[@jedidaforce2595]

Cool video. I will say though, and I probably could look it up if I wanted to, but what would’ve made this video even better, is if you would’ve added in some statistics on how some of the more recent schools that transitioned into to FBS have fared in their first two years and if any were granted a waiver to play in a bowl game if they finished with 6+ wins. I don’t have much of an opinion about whether the NCAA should grant JMC a bowl game waiver, but adding in some info about what happened with previous teams in your video really just expands the conversation. I actually went to the Arizona-UCLA game that Mccloud started and got injured in. He flashed a little talent in his two starts at Arizona. His first start against Oregon he threw 5 picks, but did move the ball well. Then against UCLA, he played a clean game and kept Arizona in the game until he got injured. I think him working with Fisch while at Arizona helped him develop into a better QB,, and then the system at JMU seems to fit him nicely.

[@lk29392]

I live in Richmond, VA. I see more JMU gear on people here than probably any other school. That includes UVA, Virginia Tech, Richmond, VCU, etc... My back neighbors are both JMU alumni, have season tickets to football, and are generally hardcore JMU fans. There is a lot of pride amongst JMU fans and alumni. They may not have a huge fan base like other established P5 schools, but they have very loyal fans.

[@nofrenz2065]

Definitely not more than VT..put the pipe down bro

[@lk29392]

@@nofrenz2065 I'm just observing what I see around here. I think a lot of people might be VT fans but don't rep their gear so much in the last few years when they haven't been that good in football. Again these are just my observations.

[@Averagedre]

@@lk29392im from RVA and i would agree with that statement especially over the past few years you are starting to see a lot more JMU fans

[@hughjaass3787]

Oh Stop. JMU knows the Rules. They also knew, 2 years ago, the process in place to go FBS, would not allow Conference Championships nor Bowl Games. The NCAA would not, and will not, bend the rules for any school.

[@TnD_BigJax]

They will, or else

[@deathminder9206]

You are right about one thing JMU is not controversial but they knew before ever joining Division 1 that they would have to wait. Whether or not you like the rule.

[@tysongarmon8384]

Ben Dinucci vs Trey Lance is crazy, how were 2 NFL Quarterbacks in the FCS??

[@brianwilliams6865]

Some FCS teams consistently win their one FBS game of the year. Not saying that you are, but some people that don't pay attention think that FCS schools can't beat most FBS schools

[@ianreckmeyer1366]

Saw Trey Lance own the field against DiNucci in that title game in Frisco (which helped DiNucci get drafted by Cowboys) after JMU beat Bison year before in semis then beat Youngstown St. in Frisco for title. Did you know ND St. fans book hotels in Frisco/Dallas for vacation the year before because they won so many FBS titles they planned to be there? Blew my mind when we were checking in hotel for JMU/Youngstown St title game and ND St fans were in the hotel because they were so used to playing in Frisco FBS title. Great salt of earth people from N Dakota, went to game despite Bison not playing. They invited us to tailgate, pulled for JMU because we beat them in semis that year. Pretty cool and frankly why I wasn’t big fan of JMU moving up from “1AA” whose real playoffs way better than “1A.”

[@cougar33333]

As a JMU alum… LET JMU BOWL!

[@mitchellburton20]

I love this underdog story, but it blows my mind that college game day is over there instead of Corvallis in a top 10 matchup. But, as OSU alumni, I love seeing an underrepresented team get attention. Go JMU!

[@lilyt..]

This rule makes NO SENSE

[@512ontiveros]

From a Texas State Bobcat, great job JMU!!!

[@customfabrications]

My daughter is in the marching band. I was at the game yesterday. It really sucks that they lost. It was a good game though.

[@j.f.1516]

Brother played for Colgate in 2018, saw them end that season for JMU in New York.

[@bobby-ov9qn]

And it's not just Football. In Basketball, JMU upset #4 Michigan State in East Lansing in their season opener, then came back Thursday to beat Kent State after being down by 5 points with less than 4 sec. to play. They won it 113 - 108 in 2 OT. They are the real deal, and deserve a bowl bid.

[@thethrashingofthechrist]

Really hope JMU can play in a bowl game.

[@greyfox37]

McCloud got injured in the UCLA game in 2021 and had he stayed healthy for Arizona, we might have won more than 1 game that season. He had some sparks of brilliance. Oh well, we got our QB now.

[@bobbyromeii3418]

You should do story on the cigarettes!!! Sr, JR and Curt are all great coaches. Frank was my OC at UNC for a year.

[@HoustonH]

Rule prevents teams from switching conferences a lot

[@Hskr4life]

But a team that's as good as JMU isn't going back down to the FCS

[@HoustonH]

@@Hskr4life u just do it anyways, no need to make exceptions for specific teams

[@marklambert7515]

Proud lifelong JMU fan here. This team deserves a shot but we aren't special. I just hope we accept the final decision. Makes us look entitled. Yes the rule sucks but we knew it going into it. Expecting the NCAA to do the right thing isnt gonna happen

[@depressedchargersfan8061]

The second this season is over Scott, we’re going to need a “What happened to JT Daniels” video

[@cb750k1974]

Let's see......USC, UGA, W. VA, Rice......did I miss one?

[@depressedchargersfan8061]

Now we need a Liberty video next if they go undefeated

[@cbsfan100]

Randolph Macon is undefeated too and they are getting no love!

[@rminick1]

I am very surprised that you are hearing about anyone trying to hire their coach away. App lost 2 coach in their run of 5 straight bowl wins and 4 conference championships. There is a video you need to make.

[@forgottenplaces9780]

My dads cousin is married to Cignetti, he got to talk to him at a birthday party a few years back.

[@anthonyc8499]

NY6 bowl seems silly but definitely a chance to play for the SBC title should be allowed and certainly a bowl game. If eligible, a lot of second tier bowls would love to have JMU play.

[@PiratesFTW]

I think most SBC teams have publicly said they would allow JMU to play in the championship game if the NCAA allowed them to bowl. Even more pressure on the NCAA now.

[@Travelin_Man1]

It's not "silly" to have the top Group of 5 team play in a NY6 bowl. That's how the system works. If JMU is judged to be that team, they should play.

[@ternedo6074]

@@Travelin_Man1 Tulane is the top g5 team.

[@tadpetts]

this video being recommended to me after my school hired their coach 😳

[@matthewcox9993]

JMU has some of the best jerseys in College. Just clean and classy

[@CamJamminKW]

Im confused. Who is this rule supposed to protect?

[@v10mclaren]

Exactly. It fixes a problem that doesn’t exist

[@Commodore22345]

It's supposed to disincentivize schools from constantly switching between the different levels of competition.

[@jemps6633]

@@Commodore22345was the rule even added for ND when they played in the acc? read it wrong, it meant divisons not confrences

[@Commodore22345]

@@jemps6633 No because Notre Dame wasn't changing their level of competition, they just temporarily changed conference affiliation. The rule only applies when you change what level you are competing at (FCS to FBS, Division 2 to FCS, etc.)

[@jemps6633]

@@Commodore22345 ya just noticed my mistake, but what school is really gonna be doing that lol

[@Jeepcrzy3674]

Good history lesson, and JMU is doing great, but a new years 6 bowl is a nice wet dream. The NCAA isn't going to do that because of tv ratings. You can't honestly think JMU would hold a candle to Alabama, or Oregon (whom are both likely to be in New years 6 bowls)? I think JMU has earned a bill game, but new years 6 is a huge stretch.

[@ladnercr1]

so who do you have to pay off to get a waiver? what more could a program do? *Note: Dukes beat NDSU during their playoff run in '16 at North Dakota in the Semifinals.

[@caseysmith544]

I think that If James Madison does not get a Bowl game at all, have them play that other team that is highly rated that is not eligible for now to play in a bowl game, play them and put it on a bigger station like USA Network or one of the FX stations owned by Disney.

[@smileyr]

I think the reason the rule hasn’t is due to the fact it’s a once in a blue moon for a fcs school to move to the fbs so they never bother to change the rule. I think if schools like ndsu to move to the fbs that would really help change the rule. But I doubt ndsu would do that and would just rather compete at the fcs level

[@tacticalmattfoley]

An observation about the transfer portal: the two QBs highlighted here would have been out of football more than likely without being able to transfer where they could make an impact.

[@MasterOfViewership]

IUP has its name because it's located in a small town of Pennsylvania called Indiana

[@jaegee3716]

We should be able to play these guys deserve it. You said Frank not Curt when you were talking about the money he will miss out on.

[@NeverlandSystemAngel]

Yet ANOTHER reason we need OPEN playoffs... not "Power conference" favorites.... we need to expand it AND let teams that win their way there to PROVE they deserve it... not ASSUMING THEY DON'T first...

[@939sports7]

IUP is based in Indiana PA outside of Pittsburgh. It’s a very good D2 football school

[@CamF64]

Pardon, but what is the logic behind the bowl ban for the first couple years after making the switch? Who is it supposed to protect?

[@wrobinson1702]

Good grief-JMU ASKED the NCAA to be in the Division 1, and the NCAA followed their own rules and granted them that opportunity. Now, JMU wants to break the rules they previously agreed to follow. It's silly to abuse the legal system by bringing this to court. Courts have much more important things to do than dealing with a whiny college football program.

[@TimothyC.84]

What is the point of the rule?

[@RiVer-Parish]

Control

[@johnscar90]

Hey love the video and I sub but can you get a better microphone? It sounds echo like you are in a far corner of a room

[@Austin_Vols]

I think I can think of one program that’s a LITTLE more controversial than JMU right now

[@PTSayoriD]

3:23 I love how Justin Rascati looks like Adam Sandler.

[@tip358]

I think if Tulane wins out they deserve a new years 6 bowl game more than JMU, but hopefully they can keep winning and make it to a bowl game

[@gilberttorres4646]

Agree..they challenged themselves and played Ole Miss tough without their starting QB. They should have won too

[@aaronballer2131]

@@gilberttorres4646that is true but they also are struggling against very bad teams right now

[@user-dp2kd4kd8c]

@@aaronballer2131Everyone has struggled this year though.

[@aaronballer2131]

@@user-dp2kd4kd8c they’re 0-4 ATS

[@ryan38315]

IUP is located in the city of Indiana, PA. There is also a city of California,PA.

[@cjwright1960]

Colorado hiring Sanders to land his son as a recruit seems more controversial than JMU

[@shaun2318]

It’s nice to see JMU get some notoriety

[@emilycoley8200]

This is what happens when you give everyone a trophy growing up. " I don't want to follow that rule" isn't an excuse to be catered to.

[@gs4395]

NCAA needs to do better, by getting rid of the stupid two year Transition process. I mean, Jax State is not doing so bad in year one The NCAA needs to allow teams like this get opportunities.

[@thepatsnumber1fan]

Remember when they beat Virginia tech when they had tyrod Taylor

[@nickmcclellan9623]

Hell yeah, they should get a shot! Or the NCAA should cut a check to coach for keeping him from earning that bonus.

[@Babylion2311]

Jesus loves ya

[@vinylhorror]

“Controversial” seems like a weird choice of words for the Dukes.

[@CalyGamer13]

Even if they become bowl eligible. I think Tulane would jump them, for a NY6 if they’re both undefeated from now on. With Tulane’s only loss being a relatively close game to Ole Miss 9. It was close until the 4th quarter. This is coming from a Trojan fan that was at the Cotton Bowl last season…

[@TJGriggs25]

There’s not only nothing controversial here there’s no story. They knew the rule going in. It’s not very difficult to comprehend.

[@evangeffner1194]

Dumb argument, it’s not a good rule and it should be changed

[@ianreckmeyer1366]

And appeals are made for exceptions like this. If they go 12-0 (Coastal Carolina will be fired up to wreck the Dukes season) I hope they get a shot at SBC title then refuse bowl bid to give middle finger to NCAA and show it isn’t always about $.

[@lordrayden3045]

@@evangeffner1194 No it’s not, It’s what was agreed to

[@evangeffner1194]

@@lordrayden3045 jmu just proves the rule to be a bad one, hence why people want it changed..

[@lordrayden3045]

@@evangeffner1194 They agreed to it Good bad or indifferent. You don’t change things in the middle

[@NeverlandSystemAngel]

Just FYI, Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a college in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It has NO connection to Indiana as a State or the colleges there. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education - same group/system that oversees several small colleges in Pennsylvania.

[@jonfranklin9465]

Every other FCS to FBS team has to sit out. It is what it is. In 2014, when Appalachian State & Georgia Southern came to FBS and the Sun Belt Conference from the FCS Southern Conference, they both had to sit out for two years (both elected to start the transition process in the SoCon and thus became ineligible for the SoCon Championship and the subsequent FCS National Championship tournament). Never mind the fact that in 2014 Georgia Southern WON the SBC (9-3 overall) and Appalachian State was bowl eligible at 7-5, both teams had to sit out. Why is JMU better than Georgia Southern and Appalachian State? Simply put, they're not. Do your time like every other team that's made the jump and go for broke next year.

[@ianreckmeyer1366]

If they go 12-0 would you think JMU was better?

[@klicclak]

I could see the NCAA trying to send a petty message by allowing JMU to play a 7-5 or 6-6 Virginia Tech in a bowl. VT has been trending upward after a poor start and the NCAA would hope this "bad" hokie team could be a trap game to show JMU how undeserving they are. In truth it would probably be a really good game. But VT is quickly improving and their record doesn't show how good they are. Perfect "bad" team to send a message.

[@FLSharky]

The only thing controversial about James Madison is this ridiculous rule that is preventing them from going to a bowl game.

[@viktorvaughn7341]

Love how the NCAA just decides when they want to enforce their rules

[@nathanielyingling3456]

I was at that App-JMU game and it was the most miserable I've been at an App State game.

[@adrvlogs3262]

Tell me about it…I was drunk and went to visit my family on the other side of the stadium. We were winning when I left. When I got to them, JMU scored. When I got back to my seat, we were losing.

[@cartrr]

alright we need a video on the rise of ollie gordon, dude is easily the best running back in the nation

[@ScottFisherCFB]

have that on the list for this week actually!

[@stevenvitte]

"A Tale of Two Undefeated Teams: James Madison and Michigan" ^ That story would write itself, no?

[@ScottFisherCFB]

good idea!

[@charleybarley939]

Except one of those schools cheats.@@ScottFisherCFB

[@laurelhammond7907]

It is an excellent idea, as it would feature the two best uniforms in college football.

[@seanmccarthy7934]

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) is called that because it is in the town Indiana, Pennsylvania.

[@charleybarley939]

The NCAA created the transfer portal, thereby obliterating the transfer sit-out year. Then, when a team gets good via the transfer portal, they tell them to sit out 2 years!

[@lordrayden3045]

Well no

[@jackjackrvaglobal365]

Mickey Matthews was the head coach that helped put JMU on the 🗺️ if you’re from Virginia you know the Dukes have always been winners!

[@Chichón540]

JMU knew what they were getting into, i dont understand where the controversy comes from.