Pete's Schedule Previews
The 2005 Southland Schedules
| Pos |
Team |
Rating |
| 1 |
Northwestern St. |
32.77 |
| 2 |
McNeese St.
|
36.28 |
| 3 |
Nicholls St.
|
37.92 |
| 4 |
Sam Houston St.
|
37.99 |
| 5 |
SE Louisiana |
40.89 |
| 6 |
Stephen F. Austin
|
41.27 |
| 7 |
Texas St.
|
44.53 |
Pete's
2005 Southland Pre-Season Schedule Previews
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- Northwestern State: Coach
Stoker's Demons has their sights set on defending
the SLC title, and making NSU's sixth Division
I-AA playoff appearance in nine seasons. However,
it is very rare that a conference champion
also has the conference's most challenging
schedule. Although the schedule lacks that
serious "big money" game ... 2 IA
clubs, a good NDSU and Texas Southern club
make this a very challenging slate. As with
all of the Southland clubs, the addition of
a promising SE Louisiana club adds more difficulty.
In conference play, McNeese, Texas St., and
Sam Houston are all away.
- McNeese State: It goes
without saying that a 4-7 record is unacceptable
at MSU. That is why it is almost impossible
to find any 2004 results, news, and stats
on the Cowboys web site. With that is mind,
we will look at the 2005 schedule and what
coach Tate will face in his quest for a quick
turn-around in the Cowboys fortunes. The first
three games of the season become progressively
more difficult, as the Cowboys face a trio
of "southerns". First comes Southern
University, then Georgia Southern, followed
by Southern Miss. Luckily Southern Utah, SFA,
Sam Houston, and Northwestern State are at
home.
- Nicholls State: Again
in 2005, NSU fans will be treated to a triple-option
attack. Coach Thomas first year was bitter-sweet.
His Colonels finished 5-5 with three of their
five wins coming against NCAA Division I-AA
Top 25 opponents. However, after losing three
of its final five games and finishing with
a 2-3 Southland Conference record, Thomas
and his staff now feel they have some unfinished
business to take care of as they enter the
2005 season. The OOC portion of the Colonel's
slate includes, Southern Utah, Western Carolina,
NDSU, and Big-10 opponent Indiana. In conference,
the games a very good mix.
- Sam Houston State: Todd
Whitten takes over the Bearkats for the 2005
season. They will both be tested very quickly.
After a DII opener, the Bearkats will face
2 IA clubs in Houston and Texas Tech. In a
game that many will overlook, upstart Missouri
State will bring an excellent record, against
Southland foe, to town. The Bearkats conference
games are split ... with NWU and SFA at home.
- SE Louisiana: The Lions
return to Southland play in 2005. The OOC
slate includes Jacksonville, Alcorn, Northern
Colorado, and IA Tulane. The Southland slate
could certainly be more favorable.
- Stephen F. Austin: The
'Jacks have one of the most diverse OOC schedules
in the country. After a DII opener, coach
McFarland's club will face Montana St., Western
Illinois, Southern Utah, and UC-Davis. In
addition, McNeese, Sam Houston, and Northwestern
State will be road games.
- Texas State: There has
been more than a name change in San Marcos.
Despite the Bobcats being picked to finish
last in the Southland Conference in 2004,
Texas State average attendance for five home
games was 11,164. This year, coach Bailiff
looks to return his Alma Mater to the national
spotlight. They certainly have the schedule
to do it, with OOC matches that include Texas
A&M. In addition, the fans will be treated
to 7 home contests.
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Pete's
2005 Southland Pre-Season Schedule Previews
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McNeese State
Sat, Sep 3 Southern University
Sat, Sep 10 at Georgia Southern
Sat, Sep 17 at Southern Miss
Sat, Sep 24 Northwestern Oklahoma State
Sat, Oct 1 Southern Utah
Sat, Oct 15 Stephen F. Austin
Sat, Oct 22 at Southeastern Louisiana
Sat, Oct 29 Sam Houston State
Sat, Nov 5 at Texas State
Sat, Nov 12 Northwestern State
Sat, Nov 19 at Nicholls State
Nicholls State
Sat, Sep 3 at Utah State
Sat, Sep 10 at Indiana
Sat, Sep 17 Cheyney
Sat, Sep 24 Western Carolina
Sat, Oct 1 at North Dakota State
Sat, Oct 8 at Stephen F. Austin
Sat, Oct 15 Sam Houston State
Sat, Oct 29 Texas State
Sat, Nov 5 at Northwestern State
Sat, Nov 12 at Southeastern Louisiana
Sat, Nov 19 McNeese State
Northwestern State
Thu, Sep 1 at Louisiana-Monroe
Sat, Sep 10 North Dakota State
Sat, Sep 17 at Louisiana-Lafayette
Sat, Sep 24 Texas Southern
Sat, Oct 8 at Sam Houston State
Sat, Oct 15 Southeastern Louisiana
Sat, Oct 22 at Texas State
Sat, Oct 29 Northeastern
Sat, Nov 5 Nicholls State
Sat, Nov 12 at McNeese State
Sat, Nov 17 Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston State
Thu, Sep 1 Bacone College
Sat, Sep 10 at Houston
Sat, Sep 17 at (21) Texas Tech
Sat, Sep 24 Missouri State
Sat, Oct 8 Northwestern State
Sat, Oct 15 at Nicholls State
Sat, Oct 20 Stephen F. Austin
Sat, Oct 29 at McNeese State
Sat, Nov 5 Southeastern Louisiana
Sat, Nov 12 at Northern Colorado
Sat, Nov 19 at Texas State
SE Louisiana
Thu, Sep 1 Jacksonville
Thu, Sep 8 Alcorn State
Sat, Sep 17 at Northern Colorado
Sat, Oct 1 at Tulane
Sat, Oct 8 Texas State
Sat, Oct 15 at Northwestern State
Sat, Oct 22 McNeese State
Sat, Oct 29 at Stephen F. Austin
Sat, Nov 5 at Sam Houston State
Sat, Nov 12 Nicholls State
Sat, Nov 19 at Mississippi Valley State
Stephen F. Austin
Thu, Sep 1 Henderson State
Sat, Sep 10 at Montana State
Sat, Sep 17 Western Illinois
Sat, Sep 24 at Southern Utah
Sat, Oct 8 Nicholls State
Sat, Oct 15 at McNeese State
Sat, Oct 22 at Sam Houston State
Sat, Oct 29 Southeastern Louisiana
Sat, Nov 5 California-Davis
Sat, Nov 12 Texas State
Sat, Nov 17 at Northwestern State
Texas State
Sat, Sep 3 Delta State
Sat, Sep 10 Southern Utah
Sat, Sep 24 at (17) Texas A&M
Sat, Oct 1 South Dakota State
Sat, Oct 8 at Southeastern Louisiana
Sat, Oct 15 Panhandle State
Sat, Oct 22 Northwestern State
Sat, Oct 29 at Nicholls State
Sat, Nov 5 McNeese State
Sat, Nov 12 at Stephen F. Austin
Sat, Nov 19 Sam Houston
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