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Saturday, September 10
Harrisonburg, Va.
4 p.m.
James Madison University
vs
Central Connecticut State
#12 JMU Welcomes CCSU Saturday For “White Out”
9/6/2016 6:45:00 PM | Football
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Coming off a record-breaking 80-7 win over Morehead State in its season opener, James Madison continues its home swing inside Bridgeforth Stadium, welcoming Central Connecticut State to town on Saturday, September 10 for a 4 p.m. kick. The 2016 season is presented by CarMax and Saturday's game is sponsored by University Outpost.
Saturday's contest will be a "White Out," as the Dukes will don an all-white uniform. Fans are encouraged to wear white JMU gear. The first 2,000 students to enter through Gate C will receive a free Fight for Glory White Out shirt.
MIKE HOUSTON FAN AND PRESS LUCHEON
DUKES PREPARE FOR MATCHUP WITH BLUE DEVILS
JMU and Central Connecticut State will face off for just the third time ever, all of which have been at home. The Dukes hold a 2-0 series lead, winning the first meeting 14-9 in 2011 and taking a 38-14 decision three years ago in 2013. In the first game between the two, the Dukes opened the expanded Bridgeforth Stadium on Sept. 10, 2011, as 25,102 fans packed into the stands for JMU's five-point victory against the Blue Devils.
The last time they met, the Dukes opened the 2013 campaign with a 38-14 victory over the Blue Devils. Quarterback Michael Birdsong accumulated three touchdowns, including two rushing scores, while Dae'Quan Scott posted his 13th career 100-yard rushing game with 120 yards while tallying almost 200 all-purpose yards.
COACHING SIMILARITIES
Mike Houston and CCSU Head Coach Pete Rossomando have some similarities in their coaching histories. Both are now third-year head coaches at the FCS level after transitioning from stints at the Division II level. Houston went 29-8 in three seasons at Lenoir-Rhyne (2011-13), winning the South Atlantic Conference title each year and advancing to a pair of NCAA Division II playoffs, which included the 2013 national championship game. Rossomando found success for five seasons at New Heaven (2009-13), where he went 42-13 with three conference crowns and two playoff berths.
SCOUTING CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE
The Blue Devils come to town with a 0-1 record after falling 24-10 to Lafayette last weekend. Finishing 4-7 a year ago, CCSU was predicted to finish fifth in the NEC this season. Rossomando is in his third season as head coach for the Blue Devils. He holds a 7-17 record at the helm. He previously spent five years at Division II New Haven, winning three NE-10 conference titles and making two NCAA playoff appearances. He also was offensive coordinator six years at CAA Football member Albany and offensive line coach for a season at former football school Northeastern (1999).
Jacob Dolegala passed for 269 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions last Friday, and Randall Laguerre and Najae Brown combined for 23 tackles. CCSU turned the ball over five times, adding three lost fumbles. Lafayette used a pair of long scoring drives, spanning over five minutes each in the fourth, to hold off the Blue Devils.
RECORD-SETTING WIN TO OPEN 2016
JMU broke its scoring record last Saturday, rolling to an 80-7 victory over Morehead State. The Dukes scored touchdowns on each of their first seven drives and produced points on 11 straight possessions to mount a commanding 73-7 lead after three quarters. The 73-point triumph was the largest in the 45-year history of the program, as JMU produced 10 rushing touchdowns, just one off the FCS record of 11 by Georgia Southern in 2004. It was also a CAA record for most points against a Division I team.
Three Dukes rushed for at least 100 yards, led by Bryan Schor's game- and career-high 129 yards and three touchdowns. Trai Sharp also ran for a career-high 110 yards and a score, while Cardon Johnson rushed for 104 with a pair of scores. Taylor Woods also had a career night with 89 yards and three touchdowns. JMU also set program records for first quarter points (28) and points in a half (52, 1st.)
TALE OF THE TAPE
CAA STANDINGS
TWEET OF THE WEEK
PROMOTIONS – Click here for a complete list of 2016 promotions.
White Out – The JMU Nation is challenged with turning Bridgeforth white. The Dukes will be sporting an all-white uniform, and fans are encouraged to wear white JMU gear while cheering on the team. The first 2,000 JMU students to enter through Gate C of Bridgeforth Stadium will receive a free Fight for Glory White Out t-shirt.
Band Day – The Marching Royal Dukes welcome a number of area high school bands to the game, where they will join the MRDs to play on the field and in the stands.
Great Madison Campout presented by Valley Mall – Boy and Girl Scouts are invited to join us for the fourth annual Great Madison Campout for a chance to spend the night at Bridgeforth Stadium. Pre-registration is required and includes a ticket to the football game, dinner, a movie on the video board, camping out on Zane Showker Field and breakfast the following morning. To register, contact the JMU Athletics Ticket Office at 540-568-3853.
Day With the Dukes presented by Martin's – JMU and the Special Olympics are celebrating the 10th year of the Day With the Dukes event, which provides an opportunity for Special Olympians from throughout the state to interact with JMU student-athletes from various sports before enjoying the football game at Bridgeforth Stadium.
JMU Faculty & Staff Appreciation presented by Valley Mall – JMU faculty and staff members can receive two (2) free tickets to the game and can purchase additional at a discounted rate. Contact the JMU Athletics Ticket Office at 540-568-3853 for more information.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season, mini-plans and single-game tickets are still available at JMUSports.com or by calling 540-568-3853.
MADIZONE HD SPORTSNET
For those out of market, catch every home football game live on MadiZONE HD SportsNet, presented by the JMU Alumni Association. MadiZONE is powered through Stretch Internet and is free of charge. Curt Dudley serves as the play-by-play man for all home JMU video broadcasts and will be joined by color commentator Adam Coolbaugh. All MadiZONE broadcasts are produced by Telemedia Productions.
JMU SPRINT BROADCAST NETWORK
All 11 regular-season games, as well as any potential postseason matchups can be heard online on the JMU Sprint Broadcast Network or on airwaves at WSVA 550AM and 92.1 FM. Dave Thomas is entering his second season as the play-by-play man for the Dukes and is joined alongside color commentator Clint Estes at home, while Curt Dudley provided analysis on the road.
LOOKING AHEAD
JMU hits the road for the first time next week when it treks to Chapel Hill, N.C., to face FBS-foe North Carolina out of the Atlantic Coast Conference on Saturday, September 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday's contest will be a "White Out," as the Dukes will don an all-white uniform. Fans are encouraged to wear white JMU gear. The first 2,000 students to enter through Gate C will receive a free Fight for Glory White Out shirt.
MIKE HOUSTON FAN AND PRESS LUCHEON
DUKES PREPARE FOR MATCHUP WITH BLUE DEVILS
JMU and Central Connecticut State will face off for just the third time ever, all of which have been at home. The Dukes hold a 2-0 series lead, winning the first meeting 14-9 in 2011 and taking a 38-14 decision three years ago in 2013. In the first game between the two, the Dukes opened the expanded Bridgeforth Stadium on Sept. 10, 2011, as 25,102 fans packed into the stands for JMU's five-point victory against the Blue Devils.
The last time they met, the Dukes opened the 2013 campaign with a 38-14 victory over the Blue Devils. Quarterback Michael Birdsong accumulated three touchdowns, including two rushing scores, while Dae'Quan Scott posted his 13th career 100-yard rushing game with 120 yards while tallying almost 200 all-purpose yards.
COACHING SIMILARITIES
Mike Houston and CCSU Head Coach Pete Rossomando have some similarities in their coaching histories. Both are now third-year head coaches at the FCS level after transitioning from stints at the Division II level. Houston went 29-8 in three seasons at Lenoir-Rhyne (2011-13), winning the South Atlantic Conference title each year and advancing to a pair of NCAA Division II playoffs, which included the 2013 national championship game. Rossomando found success for five seasons at New Heaven (2009-13), where he went 42-13 with three conference crowns and two playoff berths.
SCOUTING CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE
The Blue Devils come to town with a 0-1 record after falling 24-10 to Lafayette last weekend. Finishing 4-7 a year ago, CCSU was predicted to finish fifth in the NEC this season. Rossomando is in his third season as head coach for the Blue Devils. He holds a 7-17 record at the helm. He previously spent five years at Division II New Haven, winning three NE-10 conference titles and making two NCAA playoff appearances. He also was offensive coordinator six years at CAA Football member Albany and offensive line coach for a season at former football school Northeastern (1999).
Jacob Dolegala passed for 269 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions last Friday, and Randall Laguerre and Najae Brown combined for 23 tackles. CCSU turned the ball over five times, adding three lost fumbles. Lafayette used a pair of long scoring drives, spanning over five minutes each in the fourth, to hold off the Blue Devils.
RECORD-SETTING WIN TO OPEN 2016
JMU broke its scoring record last Saturday, rolling to an 80-7 victory over Morehead State. The Dukes scored touchdowns on each of their first seven drives and produced points on 11 straight possessions to mount a commanding 73-7 lead after three quarters. The 73-point triumph was the largest in the 45-year history of the program, as JMU produced 10 rushing touchdowns, just one off the FCS record of 11 by Georgia Southern in 2004. It was also a CAA record for most points against a Division I team.
Three Dukes rushed for at least 100 yards, led by Bryan Schor's game- and career-high 129 yards and three touchdowns. Trai Sharp also ran for a career-high 110 yards and a score, while Cardon Johnson rushed for 104 with a pair of scores. Taylor Woods also had a career night with 89 yards and three touchdowns. JMU also set program records for first quarter points (28) and points in a half (52, 1st.)
JMU turned in the 15th 80-point performance by a D1 school in the last 10 years. Let's dive into the #'s shall we... pic.twitter.com/DP1Py0gYMD
— JMU Football (@JMUFootball) September 5, 2016
TALE OF THE TAPE
| James Madison | Central Connecticut | |
| 80.0 | Scoring Offense | 10.0 |
| 7.0 | Scoring Defense | 24.0 |
| +73.0 | Scoring Margin | -14.0 |
| 109.0 | Passing Yards | 269.0 |
| 498.0 | Rushing Yards | 85.0 |
| 607.0 | Total Offense | 354.0 |
| 82% (9/11) | 3rd Down Offense | 36% (4/11) |
| 15% (2/3) | 3rd Down Defense | 44% (8/18) |
| N/A (0/0) | 4th Down Offense | 100% (1/1) |
| N/A (0/0) | 4th Down Defense | 100% (1/1) |
| 100% (11/11) | Red Zone Scoring | 0% (0/3) |
| 0/3/2 | Sacks/Interceptions/Fumble Recoveries | 3/0/0 |
CAA STANDINGS
| School | CAA | Overall |
| Albany | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| #12 James Madison | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| #2 Richmond | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Elon | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Maine | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| #24 New Hampshire | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Towson | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| #22 Villanova | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| #13 William & Mary | 0-0 | 0-1 |
TWEET OF THE WEEK
Nothing better than singing the fight song with this great group of young men!! #Family #GoDukes!!!https://t.co/tPkTZPomgA
— Mike Houston (@JMUCoachHouston) September 4, 2016
PROMOTIONS – Click here for a complete list of 2016 promotions.
White Out – The JMU Nation is challenged with turning Bridgeforth white. The Dukes will be sporting an all-white uniform, and fans are encouraged to wear white JMU gear while cheering on the team. The first 2,000 JMU students to enter through Gate C of Bridgeforth Stadium will receive a free Fight for Glory White Out t-shirt.
Band Day – The Marching Royal Dukes welcome a number of area high school bands to the game, where they will join the MRDs to play on the field and in the stands.
Great Madison Campout presented by Valley Mall – Boy and Girl Scouts are invited to join us for the fourth annual Great Madison Campout for a chance to spend the night at Bridgeforth Stadium. Pre-registration is required and includes a ticket to the football game, dinner, a movie on the video board, camping out on Zane Showker Field and breakfast the following morning. To register, contact the JMU Athletics Ticket Office at 540-568-3853.
Day With the Dukes presented by Martin's – JMU and the Special Olympics are celebrating the 10th year of the Day With the Dukes event, which provides an opportunity for Special Olympians from throughout the state to interact with JMU student-athletes from various sports before enjoying the football game at Bridgeforth Stadium.
JMU Faculty & Staff Appreciation presented by Valley Mall – JMU faculty and staff members can receive two (2) free tickets to the game and can purchase additional at a discounted rate. Contact the JMU Athletics Ticket Office at 540-568-3853 for more information.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season, mini-plans and single-game tickets are still available at JMUSports.com or by calling 540-568-3853.
MADIZONE HD SPORTSNET
For those out of market, catch every home football game live on MadiZONE HD SportsNet, presented by the JMU Alumni Association. MadiZONE is powered through Stretch Internet and is free of charge. Curt Dudley serves as the play-by-play man for all home JMU video broadcasts and will be joined by color commentator Adam Coolbaugh. All MadiZONE broadcasts are produced by Telemedia Productions.
JMU SPRINT BROADCAST NETWORK
All 11 regular-season games, as well as any potential postseason matchups can be heard online on the JMU Sprint Broadcast Network or on airwaves at WSVA 550AM and 92.1 FM. Dave Thomas is entering his second season as the play-by-play man for the Dukes and is joined alongside color commentator Clint Estes at home, while Curt Dudley provided analysis on the road.
LOOKING AHEAD
JMU hits the road for the first time next week when it treks to Chapel Hill, N.C., to face FBS-foe North Carolina out of the Atlantic Coast Conference on Saturday, September 17 at 3:30 p.m.
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