FalconBlog--Triumphs and Trials in the BGSU Falcon Nation

Disappointment in our Home Football Schedule

Falcon football fans are disappointed, and I think rightly so, as details of the 2006 home schedule had come out. Originally, we were excited. The 12 game schedule would give six "home dates." We had sacrificed one to play Wisconsin in Cleveland, leaving us with five (a normal number) home games. And, one of those games was going to be against a high-quality IA opponent--Boise State.

Not so much. To help with some other issues in the conference, we agreed to put Boise off until next year. At the time we were promised a replacement IA opponent, and I think we all assumed it would be at home, and a return Temple visit as a worst case scenario.

Apparently not. The season ticket renewals were sent out this week, and they show only four Doyt-based home games. They've tried to sweeten the deal by giving additional tickets to the Wisconsin game away free (like I know lots of people looking to drive over for that who don't already have season tickets). This clearly means an away game, probably (to add insult to injury), AT TEMPLE.

Some hold out hope that a game might be added, but I can't see it happening. Wouldn't that throw off your entire season ticket pricing? Yes, it would.

The final point: the home schedule is now Buffalo, Kent, EMU and Miami.

To the Falcon athletic administration.

1. Fix in your mind what we drew for Akron last year.
2. Get used to it

Finally, speaking as a fan, I love games at the Doyt. I love everything about it--they're my best five Saturdays of the year. Now down to four, likely in 2/3 empty stadiums.

This is no way to build a loyal, consistent fan base.