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(STATS) -- The buzz surrounding the inaugural game at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday night is fueling people set to descend on the new jewel at the University of New Hampshire. Authentic Wholesale Nike Shoes .For veteran coach Sean McDonnell and his team, the motivation comes from the No. 24 Wildcats needing a pivotal win against dangerous Holy Cross.UNH struggled mightily in its 31-0, season-opening loss at San Diego State last week. For a program that has qualified for the FCS playoffs in 12 straight seasons -- the active national high -- another loss could turn 13 unlucky sans the Wildcats winning the automatic bid with the CAA Football title. They were picked fifth in the conferences preseason poll.For our alums coming back and people in the state, its something thats deserving to these people that have put New Hampshire on the map by working hard, by playing hard, by doing the right things on and off the football field, McDonnell said of Wildcat Stadium. Its a mixture of excitement for those people to come back and take pride, and now we have a very good, first-class and number one facility in the state of New Hampshire for football, for soccer, for Special Olympics, for all these things.I think theres going to be a bunch of excitement, I think theres going to be a great crowd. The thing that we have to understand that this is a good football team coming in here in Holy Cross, and weve got to play our tails off in order to meet the expectation and the excitement thats going to be coming in that night.UNHs outdated Cowell Stadium has undergone a $25 million renovation and been transformed into the 11,015-seat Wildcat Stadium. The Wildcats have won 11 consecutive home openers, including a 39-32 victory over Holy Cross in 2011.At the same time as kickoff at Wildcat Stadium, over 1,600 miles away, South Dakota State will be christening its new 19,340-seat venue, Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Called a game-changer at the Missouri Valley Football Conference school, the $65 million project has replaced old Coughlin-Alumni Stadium.The ninth-ranked Jackrabbits (0-1), coming off a 59-41 loss at TCU, figure to get on track against Pioneer Football League member Drake in the stadium opener.Its a phenomenal facility, SDSU coach John Stiegelmeier said. To get this done, obviously great leadership and then our supporters backed the leadership. Weve played in some really nice stadiums, but I think this is going to shock some people from South Dakota what we would be able to do and continue to think big at all our schools.---=FCS GAME OF THE WEEK=The Matchup: No. 8 Eastern Washington (1-0) at No. 1 North Dakota State (1-0)Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET at the Fargodome (18,700)Television: NBC North Dakota and ESPN3Series: Eastern Washington leads 1-0 (prior meeting: 38-31 in overtime at EWU in the 2010 FCS national quarterfinals)The Skinny: This much-anticipated showdown brings together the two most recent national champions in the FCS (EWU in 2010 and NDSU from 2011-15). The host Bisons only playoff loss in their FCS history (a 22-1 record) was against EWU in 2010.EWU expected a bounce-back season after going 6-5 last year, but its 45-42 win at Washington State was a surprise considering the Eagles were breaking in a brand new offensive line as well as QB Gabe Gubrud. All the redshirt sophomore did was drop a school-record 551 total yards and six total touchdowns on his Pac-12 opponent. All-America wide receiver Cooper Kupp sets new records by the week and will be flanked by NDSUs new starting cornerbacks. Advantage, Kupp. The Eagles did well to stop the run in their opener but will struggle against NDSUs big, veteran offensive line. The Eagles surrendered 258 rushing yards per game last season.NDSU star linebacker Nick DeLuca is scheduled to play after returning from a separated left shoulder in the Bisons 24-17 overtime win over No. 7 Charleston Southern. Gubrud must seek quick passes to avoid the pass rush of defensive ends Greg Menard and Brad Ambrosius. The Bison will look to control the ball with the run, and the depth at running back is important with King Frazier still slowed by an ankle injury. Like EWU, the Bison have a talented redshirt soph QB in Easton Stick, who limits turnovers and keeps the chains moving. The return game is dangerous with Bruce Anderson on kickoffs and Eric Perkins on punts. The Bison have won 43 straight home games against non-conference opponents.Prediction: The EWU passing game will be relentless, but NDSU will keep pounding away offensively. North Dakota State, 45-28.---=STATS FCS TOP 25 SCHEDULE=X-Predicted WinnerSaturday, Sept. 10All Times ETNo. 7 Charleston Southern (1-1) at X-Florida State (1-0), 12:30 p.m. -- No news is good news at Charleston Southern, which hopes for a credible performance after a bad week -- Florida State-like! -- both on and off the field.Presbyterian (0-1) at X-No. 6 Chattanooga (1-0), 2 p.m. -- The Southern Conference champion Mocs are building with each non-conference game, going from Shorter to Presbyterian to Alabama (Nov. 19).No. 10 Youngstown State (1-0) at X-West Virginia (1-0), 2 p.m. -- Until Pittsburgh returns to WVUs schedule, this will have to serve as the Backyard Brawl. The Penguins are thinking upset after a thorough win over Duquesne.No. 25 North Dakota (0-1) at X-Bowling Green (0-1), 3:30 p.m. -- After falling 77-10 to Ohio State, Bowling Green is not facing quite the same offense this week. It didnt help the Fighting Hawks to lose No. 1 wide receiver Clive Georges to a season-ending knee injury.No. 10 Illinois State (1-0) at X-Northwestern (0-1), 3:30 p.m. -- Still hard to get a feel on the Redbirds, who, oh yes, are two-time defending Missouri Valley co-champs. It looks like a George Moreiera-led committee will have to replace two-time All-America running back Marshaun Coprich.Central Connecticut State (0-1) at X-No. 12 James Madison (1-0), 4 p.m. -- Scoring 80 points against Morehead State is great, but it underscores why JMU fans have grown restless over the Dukes annual non-conference schedule.No. 19 Northern Arizona (0-1) at X-No. 18 Western Illinois (1-0), 4 p.m. -- Staring at an 0-2 start, the Big Sky favorite is a little more desperate. OK, it helps to have quarterback Case Cookus as well.No. 16 Portland State (1-0) at X-San Jose State (0-1), 4:30 p.m. -- Defending the run is San Jose States weakness. As the visiting Vikings go for a third straight win over an FBS opponent, quarterback Alex Kuresa and running back Nate Tago are coming off career-high rushing totals.X-No. 14 Montana (1-0) at No. 3 Northern Iowa (1-0), 5 p.m. -- Pretty weird that Griz QB Brady Gustafson is ranked fifth in the FCS in passing yards, but only fourth in the Big Sky. He needs to play the first half against UNI the way he did the second half against Saint Francis a week ago.Furman (0-1, 0-0 Southern) at X-No. 15 The Citadel (1-0, 1-0), 6 p.m. -- The Citadel won one of the best games of opening week -- a 24-23 thriller at Mercer. The visiting Paladins are probably still miffed by the seventh-place predictions in the SoCon preseason polls.X-No. 13 William & Mary (0-1) at Hampton (0-1), 6 p.m. -- CAA power Richmond struggled to win at Hampton last September, but the Tribe will be looking to gain momentum after a subpar outing at North Carolina State.No. 23 North Carolina A&T (1-0) at X-Kent State (0-1), 6 p.m. -- With a lot of offensive weapons, the Aggies have a shot in the first of two FBS games in eight days.Norfolk State (1-0) at X-No. 2 Richmond (1-0), 6 p.m. -- Former Richmond coach Latrell Scott (2010) comes to town with his Norfolk State squad. Maybe that can motivate the Spiders from having an emotional letdown following the big win at Virginia.Lehigh (0-1) at X-No. 22 Villanova (0-1), 6 p.m. -- Coach Andy Coens first win at Lehigh was against Villanova, but the Wildcats can give Andy Talley his 250th career win (first 28 at Division II St. Lawrence).Florida A&M (0-1) at X-No. 17 Coastal Carolina (1-0), 7 p.m. -- Coastal running back DeAngelo Henderson can take sole possession of the NCAA Division I record for consecutive games with a touchdown. With a TD in each of the Chants final 11 games, he can tie Danny Woodheads NCAA record set at Division II Chadron State (38 games).X-No. 11 McNeese (1-0) at UL-Lafayette (0-1), 7 p.m. -- What a change in approach when McNeese is throwing the ball 45 times in a game under first-year coach Lance Guidry. New Cowboys QB James Tabary started three games at Arkansas State last year, but not against fellow Sun Belt member UL-Lafayette. In this series, McNeese holds a 20-15-2 lead.Holy Cross (1-0) at X-No. 24 New Hampshire (0-1), 7 p.m. -- In the inaugural game at Wildcat Stadium. UNH needs to wash away last weeks 31-0 loss at San Diego State. Holy Cross QB Peter Pujals is closing in on 10,000 total yards in his career with 9,609.Drake (0-1) at X-No. 9 South Dakota State (0-1), 7 p.m. -- Country artist Luke Bryan is headlining a concert at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on Thursday night, but the Jackrabbits say he wont Crash My Party at their home opener. With QB Taryn Christion and wide receiver Jake Wieneke, its all Jackrabbits.No. 5 Jacksonville State (1-0) at X-LSU (0-1), 7:30 p.m. -- The Gamecocks have only lost to FBS teams (Michigan State and Auburn) in the regular season the last two years. No, the third time isnt the charm for coach John Grass. Nike Shoes Cheap Wholesale . Tests earlier this week revealed a Grade 2 left hamstring strain for Sabathia, who was hurt in last Fridays start against San Francisco. Its an injury that will require about eight weeks to heal. He finished a disappointing campaign just 14-13 with a career-worst 4. Nike Shoes Cheap Online. -- Former San Diego Chargers safety Paul Oliver was found dead at his Atlanta-area home Tuesday night, and a medical examiner said Wednesday that the ex-player committed suicide. http://www.shoesnikecheap.com/ . How great will be revealed in the next couple of days at the board of governors meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif. SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Three weeks ago, Ryan Anderson scoffed at the idea of Houston becoming the first team in NBA history to attempt 50 3-pointers in one game. Now that it happened, Anderson is fully convinced the Rockets can and will do it again.James Harden had 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his fourth triple-double of the season, and the Houston Rockets set an NBA record with 50 3-point attempts in a 117-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.Thats this style of play that we built around James . and we have shooters, said Anderson, who made three 3s and scored 13 points. The great part about it, it didnt seem like we took 50. They were in rhythm, they were good looks and those are shots we normally take.The Rockets went 21 of 50 from beyond the arc and came within two makes of matching the single-game record they already share with the Orlando Magic.The Rockets made eight 3s in the first quarter, six in the second, three in the third and four in the fourth.I dont mind it but Ill like to get the record for the most makes, not just the most attempts, Houston coach Mike DAntoni said. ``If thats what theyre giving us, thats what well take. We had good looks, and if a guy has a good look then hes free to shoot it.Trevor Ariza added 18 points and nine rebounds, while Clint Capela scored 17 points to lead Houston to its eighth win in the last nine games between the teams.DeMarcus Cousins had 32 points and nine rebounds for Sacramento despite being hindered by foul trouble much of the second half. Cousins made four consecutive 3-pointers late in the fourth quarter when the Kings pulled within 112-104.If we want to be the team that just lets teams come in here with automatic Ws . thats just whats going to happen if we continue to play this way, Cousins said. Weve got to hold ourselves accountable, take responsiibility for it and change these mistakes. Nike Shoes Wholesale Free Shipping. . This probably wont be the last time we see a team get hot like that.Sacramento coach Dave Joerger said the Kings slow start was too much to overcome.We didnt come in and bring enough force early in the game, Joerger said. ``They came in very focused, we came in definitely too slow. They got too many loose balls (and) made 3s.Ariza led Houstons 3-point barrage, going 6 of 11. Eric Gordon added four while Ryan Anderson and Harden added three apiece. Gordon finished with 14 points, one of seven Rockets in double figures.TIP-INSRockets: Houston led by as much as 29 but had to hold off Sacramentos late surge to win in the opener of its five-game road trip. . Ariza made four 3s in the first quarter. . Anderson grew up just outside of Sacramento and was a big Kings fan. . Nene had three fouls in the first half.Kings: Coach Dave Joerger juggled his lineup after halftime and replaced Ty Lawson with Arron Afflalo. Afflalo started 14 of Sacramentos first 15 games but Joerger has been experimenting with a smaller backcourt at times. ... Joerger was given a technical foul in the fourth quarter.ROCKETS DEEP STREAKHouston has made at least 10 3-pointers in its last 15 games, one shy of the NBA record set last year by Golden State and matched later in the season by Cleveland. The Rockets last failed to reach double digits beyond the arc in the season opener, when they made seven.UP NEXTRockets: Play at Portland on Sunday in the second meeting between the teams this season. Houston beat the Trail Blazers 104-83 on Nov. 17.Kings: Travel to Brooklyn to face the Nets on Sunday. Cousins averaged 32 points and more than 11 rebounds in two games against Brooklyn in 2015. ' ' '
