Post by jaythomas on Nov 1, 2017 9:17:27 GMT -5
Maaannnn, things ain't been the same for the TDC since Tuskegee pulled out to be D2 playoff-eligible. Miles College was a great replacement but that was only a 2-year deal. They brought as many fans as Tuskegee brings, also keeping it an instate-rivalry for ASU's homecoming thanksgiving day game.....but...I digresss.
Alabama State finds new Turkey Day opponent after Cheyney forced to pull out
As October turns into November, most schools are finishing up their college football schedule, not re-working it. Alabama State has had to do just that as the team it originally scheduled for the Turkey Day Classic is unable to compete due to money problems.
ASU will now host Edward Waters College as its opponent in the longest running HBCU classic in the nation as Cheyney pulled out due to “financial difficulties,” the school announced on Tuesday evening.
“We are excited to make this announcement regarding the Hornets’ new opponent for the 2017 Turkey Day Classic,” said President Quinton T. Ross, Jr. “Thanks to the diligent efforts of Interim Athletics Director Jennifer Williams and her staff, the University was able to secure the agreement with Edward Waters. We are looking forward to having a great Classic week of events and a great game on Turkey Day.”
Edward Waters competes in the NAIA. The school will be the third opponent in five years since Tuskegee pulled out of the game following the 2012 season.
hbcugameday.com/2017/10/31/alabama-state-finds-new-turkey-day-opponent-after-cheyney-forced-to-pull-out/
Well, this is better than the game being canceled all together. Since Tuskegee dipped [altho they've renewed the rivalry as a Labor Day Classic at Ala. State], Stillman College [who now no longer has a football program...again] and Miles College have both filled in these past 4 years. I enjoyed the game vs Miles College [Stillman, not so much]. Edward Waters, Cheyney? Not really a difference between the two....Oh well.
ASU is gonna have to up the ante and maybe woo Tuskegee OR Miles back to the TDC on a more permanent or rotating basis for it to continue to be a successful homecoming crowd. Just my 2 cents.
Alabama State finds new Turkey Day opponent after Cheyney forced to pull out
As October turns into November, most schools are finishing up their college football schedule, not re-working it. Alabama State has had to do just that as the team it originally scheduled for the Turkey Day Classic is unable to compete due to money problems.
ASU will now host Edward Waters College as its opponent in the longest running HBCU classic in the nation as Cheyney pulled out due to “financial difficulties,” the school announced on Tuesday evening.
“We are excited to make this announcement regarding the Hornets’ new opponent for the 2017 Turkey Day Classic,” said President Quinton T. Ross, Jr. “Thanks to the diligent efforts of Interim Athletics Director Jennifer Williams and her staff, the University was able to secure the agreement with Edward Waters. We are looking forward to having a great Classic week of events and a great game on Turkey Day.”
Edward Waters competes in the NAIA. The school will be the third opponent in five years since Tuskegee pulled out of the game following the 2012 season.
hbcugameday.com/2017/10/31/alabama-state-finds-new-turkey-day-opponent-after-cheyney-forced-to-pull-out/
Well, this is better than the game being canceled all together. Since Tuskegee dipped [altho they've renewed the rivalry as a Labor Day Classic at Ala. State], Stillman College [who now no longer has a football program...again] and Miles College have both filled in these past 4 years. I enjoyed the game vs Miles College [Stillman, not so much]. Edward Waters, Cheyney? Not really a difference between the two....Oh well.
ASU is gonna have to up the ante and maybe woo Tuskegee OR Miles back to the TDC on a more permanent or rotating basis for it to continue to be a successful homecoming crowd. Just my 2 cents.