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In looking at the 2013 schedules of FCS teams, you sometimes find yourself saying, "What were they thinking?"Some schedules are too demanding, others not challenging enough (Pepto-Bismol or cupcakes, you can have plenty of either).It is a season in which teams are allowed to play 12 regular-season games instead of the usual 11 because the calendar has 13 weekends between the Thursday before Labor Day (opening night on Aug. 29) and the Saturday before Thanksgiving (Nov. 23).The conference schedules are set, of course, so there's not a lot teams can do about their opponents - and that's a good thing.Of course, teams should be lauded for challenging themselves in their non- conference games.But it's also easy to think in the long run some will lament taking too big of a bite - ala Northern Iowa last season when a 1-5 start led to its first losing season in 10 years.Conversely, some teams take too much of a breather out of conference, which doesn't necessarily prepare them in the long run,...
The Southland Conference on Tuesday suspended Central Arkansas strong safety Jestin Love for the first half of Saturday's game at Northwestern State for making physi...
Jonathan King, Antonio Bostic and Darius Gardner 46, in the quarterfinals of the Southland Conference Tournament.The second-seeded Lumberjacks (20-11) shot 55.6 perc...
To be the best, a team doesn't only have to beat the best opponents.It can display its might by playing anywhere as well.Ultimately, Sam Houston State wants to trave...
You've been tuning into some of your favorite programs this month, expecting a season finale with a fun cliff- hanger.The story line is supposed to be continued next...
North Dakota State may be staking its claim as the Alabama of the FCS, but there's no Southeastern Conference running roughshod over the FCS.It's fairly balanced at ...
Nicholls quarterback Landry Klann will have upcoming shoulder surgery and is expected to sit out the 2013 season as a medical redshirt.Klann, who started the majorit...
Davidson is heading to the Atlantic 10 Conference, joining the league in time for the 2014-15 basketball campaign.The Wildcats made that announcement just last week,...
Teams with a new head coach often find there's a weigh station halfway up the climb from the outhouse to the penthouse.Getting to respectability enthuses many, but t...
The Big Ten is preparing to end games against FCS schools.Are they running scared?Well, not quite, but FCS schools are coming off a banner season against FBS program...
The University of Incarnate Word football team will play five of its future Southland Conference opponents this year while it transitions to the FCS level with an 11...
The University of Incarnate Word football team will play five of its future Southland Conference opponents this year while it transitions to the FCS level with a 12-...
Twin sisters Ashlyn and Caitlyn Baggett combined for 38 points to lead McNeese State to a 71-50 win over Central Arkansas in the Southland Conference tournament cham...
Get your tailgate fare organized and gas up the RV.Road trip season is fast approaching for college football fans.Is there any better way to spend a fall weekend? Ha...
The Southland Conference powers may need to take a look in the rear-view mirror.Sam Houston State and Central Arkansas have clearly been the best two teams in the So...
The Southland Conference announced Monday that the University of Incarnate Word has accepted membership, beginning July 31, 2013.The conference also previously exten...
McNeese State defensive coordinator Mike Collins might be switching teams in the Southland Conference.Footballscoop.com reported on Wednesday that Collins will becom...
Sam Houston State has run a defense with some of the same structure as McNeese State, so the Bearkats expect a smooth transition in hiring defensive coordinator Mike...
Abilene Christian University is returning to the Southland Conference that it helped found nearly a half-century ago.On Saturday, Abilene Christian announced it will...
OUTLOOK: The Southland Conference will be more competitive than ever this season as the returning members try to give an unfriendly welcome to a powerful newcomer.Or...