Bison137
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08-10-22 05:40 PM - Post#343862
In response to The Psycho of Sojka
Thoughts on the two opponents that are least well known:
Lebanon Valley:
- Has been poor the last few years. Bucknell should beat them by 30+ points.
- Their coach has been there ever since Pat Flannery left, and is at least in his late 60's.
- I would guess the impetus for scheduling LV came from alum Joe Meehan.
- Possible reasons for playing a D3; (a) wanted a home opener and couldn't find anyone; or (b) wanted a guaranteed win.
- Even if they wanted a likely win, there might have been more interesting opponents than Lebanon Valley. Two that come to mind are Susquehanna and PSU-Harrisburg. Susq last year was 24-5 (albeit against a relatively weak schedule) and being local it might have been somewhat interesting. Harrisburg is coached by Don Friday, so they would have a coaching edge and a name known to Bison fans. They were 24-4 last year, again vs a relatively weak schedule.
Merrimack:
- Merrimack has only been D1 for three years, but last year they beat Lehigh by double digits and lost at Boston U by one point. They were clearly better than Bucknell last year.
- Observers of the NEC think they will be a contender despite losing two good transfers. Last year they won six of their final eight league games.
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