Tag: JMU football
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The DMV Power Rankings: Who’s For Real After Week Two-and-a-Half
There is no such thing as a neutral football weekend in the DMV. Not with James Franklin trying to drag Virginia Tech out of its own rubble, not with Michael Vick standing on a Norfolk sideline getting outscored 90-13 across two weeks, not with James Madison quietly assembling the best two-game résumé of anyone in…
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James Madison Blew Up Its Own Championship Roster. Napier Has to Rebuild It From Scratch.
James Madison went 12-2, won the Sun Belt and reached the College Football Playoff. Then the roster scattered. Now Billy Napier inherits a defending champion with only a fraction of its old core — and somehow, JMU is still the preseason favorite in the East.
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What College Football Owes Its Fans
College football transcends mere sport, embodying tradition and community. However, modern changes like the transfer portal and NIL disparities disrupt the bond with fans. They demand continuity, identity, competitive fairness, honesty, and respect. The sport must recognize fan investment to maintain its cultural significance and avoid becoming a collection of transient athletes.
