Winnipegopher
Wag more, bark less
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Even though I can't make it this year, I think from a football standpoint, it's good. The players most likely can't wait to hit a player that's not from the same team, and the coaches most likely are for it as it gives another two days for preparation & health-wise between the 1st & 2nd game.
Much better that a Thursday game is the first game of the year rather than in the middle of the season, where you have less days between games.
Actually I disagree with your second statement. A Thursday game is strategically advantageous mid-season. You play Thursday against another team who played the Saturday before. You then get 2 extra rest days over your next opponent.