Future Schedules

[Jacked_Up]

Playing Western Oregon is better than an open date, I guess.

[jakejc795]

6th home game for 2023 season appears to have been filled out, according to schedule on GoJacks. First game of the season, September 2nd, Jackrabbits are hosting DII Western Oregon. They were 6-5 in 2022, losing to FCS Weber State 5-41.

Having a DII opponent is disappointing. Let's get creative; have Wolves play Yellowjackets, and Jacks play Tommies. Saves everyone travel, except Tommies.

It'll be interesting to see who Lindenwood ends up playing.

[RahRahRabbits]

6th home game for 2023 season appears to have been filled out, according to schedule on GoJacks. First game of the season, September 2nd, Jackrabbits are hosting DII Western Oregon. They were 6-5 in 2022, losing to FCS Weber State 5-41.

[jakejc795]

When I was in high school we regularly played on dirt. It was dirty

Would Joe Dirt pronounce that "deer-tay-ay"?

[Prairiehaas]

When I was in high school we regularly played on dirt. It was dirty

[RahRahRabbits]

I'm curious about the rationale for not having the grass inlay on the 3rd base side, like they did for soccer.

I'd imagine temporary natural-grass turf wouldn't be able to take the rigors of a football game and still be safe for players. Soccer is a much different sport played by much, much smaller humans. Raiders used to regularly play on dirt too, and they had plenty of money to invest in more permanent alternate solutions.

[jakejc795]

Interesting article from the Pioneer Press back when the Tommies played here. TLDR- It takes 2 days to remove the pitchers mound, and 3 days to reinstall it. Goalposts are supported by a heavy metal plate instead of dug into the ground. Dirt stays, unlike when they play soccer there.

I'm curious about the rationale for not having the grass inlay on the 3rd base side, like they did for soccer.

[RahRahRabbits]

Interesting article from the Pioneer Press back when the Tommies played here. TLDR- It takes 2 days to remove the pitchers mound, and 3 days to reinstall it. Goalposts are supported by a heavy metal plate instead of dug into the ground. Dirt stays, unlike when they play soccer there.

[RahRahRabbits]

I'm excited for the Target Field game! Would have been nice to have a more intriguing matchup though. I'm sure Montana State and their fans would have been thrilled to have the game in Minneapolis instead, but looks like the Twins have a home series against the Mets (then Rays right after) on that date. The 16th against Drake though has 2 days free before, and 4 days after, giving enough time for the grounds crew to perform some magic both ways.

Really intrigued for who else we're getting scheduled....

[jakejc795]

I'm sure everyone connected to Target Field is praying for no rain.

I'm seeing video of it configured for soccer with a turf inlay over the infield, but they don't seem to do that for football, for some reason.

[bigticket1]

I know -- completely wishful thinking on my part.

I'm sure everyone connected to Target Field is praying for no rain.

[jakejc795]

Zimmer said NDSU played Butler there in 2019 and had 34,000. It would be nice to have a crowd around there.

That contest featured a pregame concert. Shania Twain can miss a London concert for the Jacks, right?

This article gives some perspective on potential Jacks' net.

[jakejc795]

They likely need a few days to get the field in shape for baseball again.

I know -- completely wishful thinking on my part.

[ringthebells]

Zimmer said NDSU played Butler there in 2019 and had 34,000. It would be nice to have a crowd around there.

[bigticket1]

I'm leaning toward Lindenwood.

Too bad the Twins don't have home game on 15th or 17th. Would've been awesome to have SDSU Night that weekend.

They likely need a few days to get the field in shape for baseball again.