{"id":1451,"date":"2010-09-28T22:36:06","date_gmt":"2010-09-29T02:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jmusportsblog.com\/?p=1451"},"modified":"2010-09-28T22:36:06","modified_gmt":"2010-09-29T02:36:06","slug":"ogl-weekly-links-home-game-in-richmond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jmusportsblog.com\/?p=1451","title":{"rendered":"OGL Weekly Links: Home Game in Richmond"},"content":{"rendered":"
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City Stadium after a recent Dukes "road" game.<\/p><\/div>\n

If you haven’t heard the news by now, the JMU administration is already discussing the possibility of “hosting” playoff games at City Stadium in Richmond.<\/a> On one hand, I’m thrilled that the school is being pro-active and attempting to line-up an alternate venue since Bridgeforth will be under construction as soon as the regular season ends. Plus, take a look at that pic. We always draw big crowds there. On the other hand, we’re 3 games into the regular season and I sort of feel like this is talking to your pitcher during a no-hitter.<\/p>\n

The Dukes offense wasn’t much to brag about, but the defense and special teams were outstanding in the win over Liberty. As a result JMU remains at #3 in the polls and a couple of Dukes pick up weekly CAA awards.<\/a> Taveion Cuffee was selected as the Special Teams Player of the Week and Stephon Robertson was the Rookie of the Week.<\/p>\n

The Dukes host the red hot Delaware Blue Hens this weekend at Bridgeforth Stadium. The venue hasn’t been kind to Delaware. Head Coach K.C. Keeler notes that “It’s a hostile environment. Even their band will cuss at you.” <\/a><\/p>\n

Coach L and the field hockey squad have gotten back on track and put together a nice little 3 game winning streak. Defender Lindsay Cutchins had a particularly nice week.<\/a><\/p>\n

The women’s soccer team moved back to .500 on the season with a big come from behind win over Northeastern.<\/a><\/p>\n

On the men’s side, the JMU soccer team is off to a 6-1 start. CJ Sapong has been red hot and currently is number two in the nation in scoring, with 6 goals and 6 assists so far. The Dukes finally cracked the rankings this week and sit at #25.<\/a><\/p>\n

Going to Saturday’s game against Delaware? Better be ready to “Purple Out”.<\/a><\/p>\n