North Alabama expects a physical style from Western Illinois.
From the Florence, Alabama Times Daily:
https://www.timesdaily.com/sports/colle ... 77abd.html
The trip down to Florence, Alabama started this morning.
2019 Week 1 - Western Illinois at North Alabama (8/29/19)
Gotta say, I'm getting a little tired of seeing articles talking about how hot and humid it's going to be in Florence.
Example: http://www.chicagonow.com/prairie-state ... eep-south/
Kickoff temperature in Florence, AL is supposed to be 79 degrees, 52% humidity, and a dew point of 61 (with a 0% chance of rain).
To compare, same time here in Macomb...77 degrees, 69% humidity, and a dew point of 67 (with a 60% chance of thunderstorms).
So...it'll feel nicer in Florence than it will in Macomb during the game. And other than the last few days (which have been really nice), the guys have been practicing in weather quite a bit worse than what they'll have in AL tonight.
Example: http://www.chicagonow.com/prairie-state ... eep-south/
I mean, it's great that our coaches are hyping the players up to think it's going to be hot and humid down there, but did nobody actually look at the forecast?When Western Illinois opens its 2019 season Thursday night in Florence, Ala., the Leathernecks will not only face a quality opponent but also the steamy conditions of the South.
Game time temperatures are expected to be in upper 80s with heavy humidity and a chance for thunderstorms.
Kickoff temperature in Florence, AL is supposed to be 79 degrees, 52% humidity, and a dew point of 61 (with a 0% chance of rain).
To compare, same time here in Macomb...77 degrees, 69% humidity, and a dew point of 67 (with a 60% chance of thunderstorms).
So...it'll feel nicer in Florence than it will in Macomb during the game. And other than the last few days (which have been really nice), the guys have been practicing in weather quite a bit worse than what they'll have in AL tonight.
Scott Lawson - Board Admin
Western Illinois University Alum/Fan/Employee
Member of the Marching Leathernecks - 1996-2000
Western Illinois University Alum/Fan/Employee
Member of the Marching Leathernecks - 1996-2000
Leathernecks open the season tonight!
From the McDonough County Voice:
https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/sports/2 ... sday-night
From the McDonough County Voice:
https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/sports/2 ... sday-night
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The wait is what I always hated as a player and as a coach. As time went on though, I did learn to just put everything out of my head after the final practice before game day. There was really nothing else to but wait. A relaxed build up to game time was my goal for my players but no matter what, the first game always had a ton of unknowns!!! jc
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I wonder if coaches impose a "NO Social Media" use rule so many hours before game time.
Embrace the pace of the race.
Still early, lots of new people getting a feel for things. It's been a rough start, but we're not even to halftime of the first game yet.wiu bb 31 wrote:We are not good. We will be eaten alive in the MVC.
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Scott Lawson - Board Admin
Western Illinois University Alum/Fan/Employee
Member of the Marching Leathernecks - 1996-2000
Western Illinois University Alum/Fan/Employee
Member of the Marching Leathernecks - 1996-2000