Links Roundup: JMU Sports Are Back

We did it. We survived another summer folks. Todd and I tip our caps to those of you who actually stuck it out and checked in regularly during the blogging deadzone. And we welcome all folks back who are returning now that football is set to kick-off this week. We’ll preview the Dukes season this week and get things going with our first JMUSB game preview of the season on Friday. The students are back on campus, classes are set to begin and for the first time ever my oldest son is nearer in age to the freshman class than I am. Now here are some links to catch you up on JMU sports before I let that last statement sink in and enter full scale depression.

Matt Brady inked a 6’11” 260 lb transfer from VA Tech, Gene Swindle. He’ll be attempting a comeback from injury and is eligible to play this season.

Tough start for the Dukes’ field hockey team, who dropped the opener 5-1 to Rutgers.

The women’s soccer team has already picked up 2 wins in this young season. They pounded Pitt 6-0 and edged out  Stony Brook in the final round of the Marriot Invitational.

Former Duke Mike Caussin is playing well in the preseason and looking to earn a roster spot on the Bills with another former Duke, Arthur Moats. Check out this great photo of Caussin knocking over the Jags’ Derek Cox.

Brian Barlow is following in Caussin’s footsteps as a tight end and is primed to have a breakout year for the Dukes.

Dave Fairbank provides a terrific overview of the newly expanded Bridgeforth Stadium, including some good details on the increased season ticket revenue.

And finally, check out these five questions with Mickey Matthews, who offers his thoughts on the CAA-SEC comparison and drops this classic Mickey instigating/motivating quote, “If we had a top quarterback coming back, we’d be picked to win it all.” I love it.

Photo courtesy of jmusports.com