Unfortunately, I believe that both of you are correct.

A lot has changed with the program since my time at Averett, which I expected with the change in leadership.  I just hope that Coach Adams is able to right the ship, and at least make us competitive.

From what I can tell, we have weapons on offense.  It just looks like we will have to outscore every opponent.

I suppose I am going to have to attend a Maryville game this year.  Met their QB over the summer, and he surely seems to be a dynamic kid.

Congrats to the Quakers on a fantastic start to the season.  Always a good thing to have ranked opponents on your schedule, even if it does result in a loss.

On a more serious note, I was hoping to get some opinions about Averett football this year.  I do not get to make it to a lot of games, as I live in Knoxville now, so all of my frustration comes from the articles about the losses.  I understand that rebuilding seasons are a part of the game, but how long are we going to be rebuilding???  It is hard to look at the program in the same light as when I attended and played a short time ago.

Just my morning rant for today, I guess. 

Good luck to all teams this weekend!

Having played for the Averett University for 4 years, I can honestly say that the news of his resignation was a hard pill to swallow.  Coach Dunlevy meant so much to the program, the school, and the lives of his players.  Unfortunately tradition and respect take a back seat to success in collegiate athletics.  His staff had an astounding impact on my life and the lives of many of my team mates.  With that being said, I remain loyal to the university, and I hope they find someone who can bring us back to the winning ways that we are accustomed to.

Good luck to those teams who made it to playoffs!!

Anybody have any information on NC Wesleyan??  I understand that they have been rebuilding lately at well.  Just want to know wha to expect.

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Wish I could make it to the game today at Guilford.  I am sure that the young men at Averett will be ready to play!  Good luck everyone!

Congrats to those with wins in the opening weekend.  I did not get to see the Averett Game vs. Hampden-Sydney, but I heard there were some positives to take from the loss.  Looking forward to seeing what changes are made next week.

I'd love to say we have a ton of guys that will make an impact this season, but I think this will be a success by commity years for Averett.

I do know that they have a few 4-year starters on offense and defense back for this year.  The quarterback has a lot of experience.

Should be intersting to see how it all pans out, especially with all of the new teams that have joined the conference since I graduated.  Lagrange has a great program and I'd be willing to bet that they will be one of the perennial top choices to win the title every year.

I really wish that the conference had been expanded sooner.  I believe that the competition throughout the year will aid the USAC in gaining more respect nationally.

Basically, that is all you can ask from a coach. If he is doing everything possible to put the young men in position to be successful, it is then up to the players to perform on the field. Now as far as recruiting, you need support from the school, maybe a new uniform, facility, etc...to ge the talent their.
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You are absolutely right, the support has to be there in order to get the best recruits.  There has been a drastic change since I graduated in 2009.

I believe that they are building a new football stadium, which should help in bringing recruits in.  I remember my recruiting visit, my first thought of the "Cougar Den" was that it reminded me of my high school practice field.  While I would have loved to have played at a larger venue, my ultimate deciding factor on attending the school was Coach Dunlevy.  He is a fantastic man, as well as a coach.  I can honestly say that in 2009, our group was far from the most talented bunch, but we bought into his system and we played for him.  I know that success is largely correlated to recruiting in college football, but unity is just as important.  I think that Averett will surprise a few people this year, or at least I hope they do.

I will be in Maryville to watch the Cougars play the Scots.  I am very excited to see this game as it was one of my favorite places to play while I was in college.  It should make for a very fun weekend.

As a graduate of Averett University, and a four-year member of the Cougar football program, it is tough to hear that we have fallen on hard times...however, being picked last in a preseason poll is far from the end of the season...Coach D will put his players in a position to be successful, and it will be up to them to perform to the standards that have been set by former Cougar teams...I am excited to see how things turn out and I wish every team the best of luck in the coming season!!

AU!!!