Monmouth University on Thursday...really?

[Obzerver]

Can't remember if there was an explanation why we have our first game on a Thursday?
Have we ever ever had a Thursday game?
Seriously?

 

[LDopaPDX]

We've played lots of Thursday games, but always on the road. We've only played a couple weekday games- I think one Thursday and one Friday- at home before. It's been a long while, though... I don't think it's happened since the Wulff years.

 

[LDopaPDX]

As for why, I'd guess it's just to shake things up. Playing on a Saturday on Labor Day weekend probably isn't that appealing. I think it's a clever thing to do while school isn't in session. UW, Wazzu, and Idaho all open on Saturday, so it allows for a little extra media coverage and is the opening kickoff for regional football.

 

[luckyintheorder]

I like it. Gives them someone else to hit and a 10 day period to rest and fix 1st game issues even with the holiday in the middle. Guess we'll see. Who's the starter at QB? Kekoa? After a quick perusal of the roster, Eags lost several WR who should have made an impact this year IMO.... Oh well. 48 TE's and 72 Safeties though, so we good. ;-)