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| "ROOT FOR THE UNDERDOGS" VUL DRAGONS 2015 |
Building a successful program takes time, money and a whole lot of patience.
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Money does not always flow freely for athletics at small, large HBCU programs. They are all in the same underfunded boat -- seeking new revenue sources, as student fees, small donations and ticket sales don't pay the major bills. That's a fact.
Last season the Dragons took their lumps with seven road games at FCS programs like Alcorn State, Jackson State, Gardner Webb and with Division III powerhouse Wesley College (Del.). VUL is following the same proven financial model that every successful Division II, Division I FCS and Division I Mid-Major program is using today.
The guaranteed money games are necessary to build the program. Money games also guarantee lopsided losses as you are generally over-matched. That was the case last season for VUL. The Dragons survived and their freshmen players gained valuable experience in a new system.
Fast forward to 2015 and a favorable schedule has the Dragons looking forward to starting a win streak. Better days are ahead for the Dragons. Coach Lee is working his plan in building a competitive football program at VUL. Just like he did at Belhaven.
Words of advice: Be patient as the wins are going to come. Ignore the social media pundits. Root for the Underdogs! Go Dragons!
2015 VUL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE*
DATE TEAM LOCATION TIME
Aug. 29 Edward Waters College Jacksonville, FL 3:00 pm (EST)
Sept. 5 Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC 6:00 pm (EST)
Sept. 12 Livingstone College Home 1:00 pm (EST)
Sept. 19 Morgan State Baltimore, MD 4:00 pm (EST)
Sept. 26 Amerivets United Home 1:00 pm (EST)
Oct. 3 Elite Performance Sports Academy Home 12:00 pm (EST)
Oct. 10 Southeastern University Lakeland, FL 1:00 pm (EST)
Oct. 31 Alderson Broaddus University Home 12:00 pm (EST)
Nov. 7 Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY 1:00 pm (CST)
BOLD: Home Game
*Game Schedule is subject to change.
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