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Eagles Open 2005
Football Season on Road |
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Ashland University football fans are going to have to hit the road if they want to catch the Eagles in the early stages of the 2005 season. Ashland’s first two games next season will be played away from home. The Eagles open the season with a non-conference game at Saint Joseph’s. The Eagles and Pumas opened the 2004 campaign in Ashland with the Eagles winning, 48-7. That was the first game Lee Owens coached at Ashland. This will be AU’s first trip to Saint Joseph’s, located in Rensselaer, IN, since 1994. The Eagles’ Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opener will be at Ferris State on Sept. 3. The FSU game is one of four night games on the 2005 card. AU’s home opener is on Sept. 10 against Gannon. That’s also a night game and AU’s traditional fireworks show will follow the contest. Gannon is the most recent addition to the GLIAC. Last year in Erie, PA, the Eagles got the better of the Golden Knights in overtime, 22-19. The following week, AU will welcome Grand Valley State to town. This is the Lakers’ first appearance at Community Stadium since 2001. Since that time, GVSU has won two national championships. Homecoming will be Oct. 14 and the opponent will be Northern Michigan. Football Alumni Day will be celebrated on Oct. 22, when the Eagles play Wayne State. AU’s traditional battle with Findlay will be played Oct. 29 on the Oilers’ home field. That game will kick off at 7 p.m. Ashland’s final home game is on Nov. 5 against Indianapolis. That is also Family Weekend and Senior Day. 2005 Ashland University Football Schedule
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