Patricia Ann Garrett-Washington
August 30, 2011Hello football, hello tailgaters!
September 1, 2011Week 1 vs. Evangel University
Sept. 1 @ 6:30 p.m.
2010 record: 4-6
Strengths: size on defense, team speed
Players to Watch: nose tackle Mitch Wilson, quarterback Andrew Brimhall
Week 2 @ Western Michigan
Sept. 10 @ 6 p.m.
2010 record: 6-6
Strengths: passing attack, confidence after winning three-straight to close 2010
Players to Watch: quarterback Alex Carder, safety Doug Wiggins
Week 3 @ Louisiana-Lafayette
Sept. 17 @ 6 p.m.
2010 record: 3-9
Strengths: new scheme, experienced returnees
Players to Watch: kicker Brett Baer, quarterback Chris Masson
Week 4 vs. Northwestern State
Sept. 24 @ 3 p.m.
2010 record: 5-6
Strengths: defensive consistency, quarterback depth
Players to Watch: quarterback Paul Harris, linebacker Derek Rose
Week 5 @ Texas State
Oct. 1 @ 6 p.m.
2010 record: 4-7
Strengths: experience, offensive line play
Players to Watch: offensive lineman D.J. Hall, cornerback Darryl Morris
Week 6 vs. Central Arkansas
Oct. 8 @ 2 p.m.
2010 record: 7-4
Strengths: explosive passing attack, winning tradition
Players to Watch: safety Jestin Love, wide receiver Joe Harris
Week 7 @ Sam Houston State
Oct. 15 @ 2 p.m.
2010 record: 6-5
Strengths: stout defense, offensive balance
Players to Watch: quarterback Brian Bell, halfback Tim Flanders
Week 8 vs. Stephen F. Austin
Oct. 22 @ 5:30 p.m.
2010 record: 9-3 (defending Southland Conference Champions)
Strengths: playoff experience, talent across depth chart
Players to Watch: receiver Cordell Robertson, linebacker Derrick Choice
Week 9, BYE
Week 10 @ at McNeese State
Nov. 5 @ 7 p.m.
2010 record: 6-5 (defending Southland Conference runners-up)
Strengths: explosive passing, sound special teams
Players to Watch: receiver Damion Dixon, defensive tackle Justin Breaux
Week 11 vs. Lamar
Nov. 12 @ 5:30 p.m.
2010 record: 5-6
Strengths: quarterback depth, talented defense
Players to Watch: split end J.J. Hayes, defensive end Darby Jackson
Week 12 @ Southeastern Louisiana
Nov. 17 @ 7 p.m.
2010 record: 2-9
Strengths: quarterback play, youth
Players to Watch: quarterback Nathan Stanley, defensive back Givonni Dent
Breaking down the schedule by numbers:
2: the number of Football Bowl Subdivision opponents Nicholls plays this year (UL-Lafayette and Western Michigan).
4: The number of opponents the Colonels face who had winning records in 2010.
3: The number of road trips the Colonels will make outside of Louisiana this season.
3: After Week 3 of the season, the Colonels will alternate home and away games for the remainder of the season.
1,068: The number of miles the Colonels have to travel for their Week 2 game with Western Michigan.
2: The number of non-Saturday games Nicholls will play in 2011. The Colonels will both open and close the season with Thursday night games.
2: The number of teams on the Colonels’ 2011 schedule that are ranked in the preseason Top 25 poll (Stephen F. Austin and McNeese State).
