🚨 The JMU Hate Calling Effort in Oregon Loss “Cope” Is the Real Cope. They’re Missing The Massive Branding Win 🏆
The level of hate over my praise for JMU is laughable. It shows zero grasp of context, disrespects the mental toughness the Dukes displayed, and completely undervalues the huge branding victory this performance actually was.
That branding win translates directly to better recruiting, bigger sponsorships, national visibility, and long-term closing the talent gap, especially on defense.
Early game: JMU marched downfield twice in the 1st Q, thin line between 3 points they got and getting 6 to 14 instead.
Defense got overwhelmed (massive talent disparity), but down 48-6?
Most programs quit and take a historic 69-6 embarrassment.
Not these Dukes. They kept fighting, piled up 500+ yards (first team all year vs Oregon), scored 34 points (most at Autzen), and turned a potential blowout into a respectable 51-34. Including great play calls like the one 👇
Oregon never pulled offensive starters. Stop lying about that!
That’s the difference between walking away humiliated and owning a toughness narrative that pushes the program forward for years.
Get out of the feelings and think big picture; it’s obvious.
Credit where it’s due: JMU avoided the biggest playoff loss in history (wasn’t even the worst margin that day). Alums, students, players, fans; be proud.
I stand by it. Go Dukes. 💜
How do you think this shapes JMU football’s future? ⬇️
#GoDukes #CFBPlayoff