2018 SWAC Championship game relocated

[bleedblkandgoldgsu]

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has announced that the upcoming 2018 SWAC Toyota Football Championship game initially scheduled to be played at Legion Field in Birmingham has been relocated.

The title game is now slated to be held at the home venue of the SWAC institution with the highest ranking that qualifies for the championship game. If required, tiebreakers in the league’s constitution and bylaws will be used to determine team rankings heading into the championship game.



http://www.swac.org/news/2018/10/31/2018-toyota-swac-football-championship-game-relocated.aspx

 

[dezjaguar]

Thats why I couldn't find know tickets.

 

[ER the Grambling Man]

Damn shame

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has announced that the upcoming 2018 SWAC Toyota Football Championship game initially scheduled to be played at Legion Field in Birmingham has been relocated.

The title game is now slated to be held at the home venue of the SWAC institution with the highest ranking that qualifies for the championship game. If required, tiebreakers in the league’s constitution and bylaws will be used to determine team rankings heading into the championship game.



http://www.swac.org/news/2018/10/31/2018-toyota-swac-football-championship-game-relocated.aspx

 

[BraveMan97]

This is wild! I hope that McClelland can make this work with minimal "hiccups."

 

[C-LeB28]

This is great!

As of this year it'll more than likely be a Alcorn vs Southern matchup. Either of those two stadiums will maxed to capacity and a great look on television.

 

[Damariun]

Just put it in Jackson

 

[Paul Dolemite Taylor]

This is great!

As of this year it'll more than likely be a Alcorn vs Southern matchup. Either of those two stadiums will maxed to capacity and a great look on television.

I Love it!!! No more empty looking stadiums on TV for Our championship. It also gives teams an extra reason to really get that game in their backyard.

 

[GRAM4LIFE]

Wonderful!

 

[patsnation80]

Great look but its going to suck for everybody not having a chance to see the game in live because the stadium in Alcorn wont hold everyone. It will be interesting if Alcorn loses another game. This will make the rest of the season quite interesting!

 

[JaySBlue]

Being that Alcorn has the best record, there’s only 2 Hotels near Alcorn and they’re 200 miles away. That’s gone be a mess. It’ll still be good for Alcorn financially which is dope.

 

[Damariun]

Being that Alcorn has the best record, there’s only 2 Hotels near Alcorn and they’re 200 miles away. That’s gone be a mess. It’ll still be good for Alcorn financially which is dope.

I don’t think they will need hotels for Lorman. They can go and drive back home. I just think overall Jackson is the best spot

 

[BraveMan97]

Being that Alcorn has the best record, there’s only 2 Hotels near Alcorn and they’re 200 miles away. That’s gone be a mess. It’ll still be good for Alcorn financially which is dope.

I agree that the logistics for travel to and from Alcorn is not favorable and everyone doesn't have an RV to offset the post game and tailgate lethargy, but 200 miles is quite the exaggeration!

 

[jag4life]

Being that Alcorn has the best record, there’s only 2 Hotels near Alcorn and they’re 200 miles away. That’s gone be a mess. It’ll still be good for Alcorn financially which is dope.

Baton Rouge is only 100 miles away from Alcorn... turnaround trip!

 

[JaySBlue]

I don’t think they will need hotels for Lorman. They can go and drive back home. I just think overall Jackson is the best spot

I agree that the logistics for travel to and from Alcorn is not favorable and everyone doesn't have an RV to offset the post game and tailgate lethargy, but 200 miles is quite the exaggeration!

Baton Rouge is only 100 miles away from Alcorn... turnaround trip!

I mean, for SU and Gram of course that’s like a turn around trip but a lot of people are gone want to stay with the game being so early. It’s hectic getting on Alcorn campus for big games at 6pm as it is. If the SCG is at 2pm, folks gone have to start heading to campus SUPER early.

 

[Fiyah]

I wonder what happened with the deal with the city of Birmingham since they were covering all the cost of the teams stay for the Championship game. Are they still on the hook for this cost since a contract was signed.

This is a definite scratch for them if they are trying to get this game back there, since this will always be a problem since UAB uses that stadium.

Doing this will be a logistical nightmare and what about people that have already purchased airfare to Birmingham for the championship weekend. I guess they are all screwed.

 

[dezjaguar]

I like this idea, it creates competition.

 

[Herbert77060]

Great look but its going to suck for everybody not having a chance to see the game in live because the stadium in Alcorn wont hold everyone. It will be interesting if Alcorn loses another game. This will make the rest of the season quite interesting!

A nightmare getting in that place

 

[Herbert77060]

I wonder what happened with the deal with the city of Birmingham since they were covering all the cost of the teams stay for the Championship game. Are they still on the hook for this cost since a contract was signed.

This is a definite scratch for them if they are trying to get this game back there, since this will always be a problem since UAB uses that stadium.

Doing this will be a logistical nightmare and what about people that have already purchased airfare to Birmingham for the championship weekend. I guess they are all screwed.

Did you read the article? I agree with the reasoning behind moving the game. I just think Alcorn is a tough place to get in an out of for big games.

 

[J-State2DaPoint]

The folks that really want to be there will get there. If that means be on that campus at 4am then be on campus at 4am lol

That’s if its at alcorn.

 

[dezjaguar]

This type game will bring in lots of money to the community of Alcorn and Warren county. Everybody complaining about having the game at Alcorn but I bet yall still will be at the game.

 

[J-State2DaPoint]

I think it’s a great idea. We should keep it this way.

 

[dezjaguar]

Hell!!! You got hotels in Natchez & Vicksburg take your pick. I tell you black folks complain about change but when a difference comes we find every reason to stay the same because its uncomfortable.

 

[Damariun]

This type game will bring in lots of money to the community of Alcorn and Warren county. Everybody complaining about having the game at Alcorn but I bet yall still will be at the game.

it will bring money but you can’t sit here and say it’s going to accommodate a SWAC Championship with SU involved

 

[dezjaguar]

it will bring money but you can’t sit here and say it’s going to accommodate a SWAC Championship with SU involved

Dude, I've been to Southern and Alcorn game when the game was at Henderson Stadium. Henderson Stadium is Alcorn old stadium, we will be fine. We take care of business and Alcorn loses it will be at Mumford. I like this setup of the championship.

 

[patsnation80]

Dude, I've been to Southern and Alcorn game when the game was at Henderson Stadium. Henderson Stadium is Alcorn old stadium, we will be fine. We take care of business and Alcorn loses it will be at Mumford. I like this setup of the championship.

Hopefully its at Mumford!