UMass Announces that LU Contract Went Up from 4 to 8 Games

UMass Announces that LU Contract Went Up from 4 to 8 Games#545699

By Sly Fox - February 9th, 2018, 5:47 pm

- February 9th, 2018, 5:47 pm #545699

Steve1981 mentioned over on the CSN board that the UMass folks announced during their Signing Day News Conference that the original 4-game slate scheduled between them and us had been extending into an 8-game deal. They also stated that their contract with Army had gone to 10 games as well. I suspect all parties have waited to reveal more dates since they all need flexibility in their scheduling.

On a possibly related note, the UConn to FBS Indy/Big East rumors are percolating once again. That could be another steady date on our schedule soon. If we get one or two more FBS Indies then late season scheduling will no longer be a concern.

Re: UMass Announces that LU Contract Went Up from 4 to 8 Gam#545720

By phoenix - February 9th, 2018, 8:17 pm

- February 9th, 2018, 8:17 pm #545720

I wonder if Liberty's success in scheduling so far has made Indy status seem a bit more attractive to some schools.

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By LUGrad2000 - February 9th, 2018, 8:46 pm

- February 9th, 2018, 8:46 pm #545722

It will be nice to see them every year for the sake of familiarity. Not that we will see them as a rival, but a familiar foe at least. Would like to see That type of long term deal with Army as well.

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By Purple Haize - February 9th, 2018, 9:36 pm

- February 9th, 2018, 9:36 pm #545724

A couple more moves from Conferences to Indy and the possibility of a Trans America Conference (Trademark this date) could be a reality. Plus it would be AWESOME to hear Sportscenter say teams are ‘Transitioning to the Trans’!

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By Class of 20Something - February 10th, 2018, 8:25 am

- February 10th, 2018, 8:25 am #545737

Purple Haize wrote:A couple more moves from Conferences to Indy and the possibility of a Trans America Conference (Trademark this date) could be a reality. Plus it would be AWESOME to hear Sportscenter say teams are ‘Transitioning to the Trans’!

*Read with 40's war effort voice*

Liberty University and AD Ian McCaw weren't satisfied with their first transition and are going for two. With the recent convention to establish the Trans American Conference, The Trans as it has become known, Liberty has identified itself as one of the most flexible programs in the country.

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By Sly Fox - March 5th, 2018, 2:49 pm

- March 5th, 2018, 2:49 pm #547000

It is official ...

NewsAdvance.com wrote:Liberty University has added four additional football games against UMass to its calendar, meaning the two now will square off for the next eight seasons, through 2025.

The new four-game announcement will have the Flames playing in Amherst, Mass., Oct. 29, 2022 and Nov. 16, 2024. The Minutemen will play in Lynchburg Nov. 11, 2023 and Nov. 1, 2025.

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