Looks Like The WVU Game At FedEx Will Stay In Place

[jmufan]

Here is a news article about how WVU is looking to drop the FSU game in 2012 and keep the JMU game. This is of course predicated on the fact that they will be in the Big 12 in 2012.

Parsons said the Seminoles might be the team that makes the most sense to remove. WVU plays Football Championship Subdivision member James Madison at FedEx Field Sept. 15, but Parsons said that game will stay on the schedule. "The payout for that game and the liquidated damages are so high that there's no use having that discussion," he said.

WVU would have to pay $1 million to exit that contract. The school is guaranteed at least $2.3 million to play the game and doesn't have to pay JMU anything. A ticket incentive could generate an additional $200,000.

I think this pretty much seals the deal for JMU. We will be playing them no matter what at FedEx on September 15.
This post was edited on 1/9 1:56 PM by jmufan
This post was edited on 1/12 5:32 PM by jmufan
This post was edited on 1/12 5:32 PM by jmufan

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/WVUSports/20120108

 

[TheQuadSpeaks]

Just saw the ticket prices for this game.

$45 to $55 for upper deck, $70 to $110 for lowers, $99 to $139 for club ... and don't overlook the Ultimate Fan Zone Package for $149. May end up spending more on this one game than on my entire season package.

 

[jmufan]

Hopefully we see 20,000-30,000 JMU fans for this game. Would be really nice to show the FBS leagues that JMU is ready for to play FBS football.

 

[TheQuadSpeaks]

The novelty alone should help JMU draw well, although FedEx is a very plain stadium -- and it can take forever to get out of there.

 

[Snow Sled Baby]

you all will rue the day you played WVU...........imminent ruage

pain and agony.....you heard it here first

 

[jmufan]

Re: you all will rue the day you played WVU...........imminent ruage

I agree, pain and agony for all those WVU fans when they see their team lose to JMU.