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Post by EvilVodka on Aug 28, 2019 1:25:16 GMT
I'm all for getting rid of divisions in college football, I think they are outdated
conference champ games should be the next thing to be scrapped. That weekend could be the first round of a quarterfinal playoff round
Imagine instead of playing a conference championship game, have the champs for each conference selected and play each other
PAC12 vs. ACC or BIG 10
SEC vs. Big XII
MW or AAC vs. Sun Belt\C-USA
Top At-Large "Wildcard" vs. Big 10 or ACC
There is your 8 team playoff
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Post by Bevo on Aug 28, 2019 12:05:10 GMT
Big 12 vs SEC? No thanks
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Post by bluehen on Aug 28, 2019 13:08:26 GMT
Yes Evil ! - replace conference room beauty contest voting with actual on field quarter final playoff games. That would be a milestone start in making NCAA FBS football a 'championship' sport.
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Post by jameshowell on Aug 28, 2019 13:16:56 GMT
I think the AAC will get a temporary waiver with conditions. They will likely get a three year waiver, but it will be explicitly stated that it will not be extended; that gives them time to find a replacement team. However, and here is the probable deal breaker, The NCAA will require 9 conference games to get the waiver. That puts them on a more even keel with the Big 12 and likely prevents the ACC from seeking a similar deal. I don't think Navy will want to drop a non-conference game and that, in the end, the AAC will go divisionless, but without the CCG.
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Post by Hero on Aug 28, 2019 13:53:02 GMT
If you’re scared just say you’re scared. Say it, say I’M SCARED.  |
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Post by doc on Aug 28, 2019 14:12:51 GMT
Well, I know if Cincinnati could join another conference they would in a millisec - they lobbied hard to get into the Big 12 but that didn't work. They're not going to get in the other conferences, they're kind of stuck. But I know they hate being in the AAC regardless of what they may say outwardly.
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Post by Bevo on Aug 28, 2019 14:55:59 GMT
If you’re scared just say you’re scared. Say it, say I’M SCARED. I ain't scared... I just don't want to have ZERO chance of ever advancing past the first round. |
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Post by Bevo on Aug 28, 2019 14:56:46 GMT
Well, I know if Cincinnati could join another conference they would in a millisec - they lobbied hard to get into the Big 12 but that didn't work. They're not going to get in the other conferences, they're kind of stuck. But I know they hate being in the AAC regardless of what they may say outwardly. I could see the Big 12 adding Cincy and Houston at some point. Houston SHOULD Be in a P5 conference, somewhere. |
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Post by Hero on Aug 28, 2019 15:22:53 GMT
Well, I know if Cincinnati could join another conference they would in a millisec - they lobbied hard to get into the Big 12 but that didn't work. They're not going to get in the other conferences, they're kind of stuck. But I know they hate being in the AAC regardless of what they may say outwardly. I could see the Big 12 adding Cincy and Houston at some point. Houston SHOULD Be in a P5 conference, somewhere. Houston is a natural fit. I would be willing to bet several conferences are thinking about Cincy. TV market expansion. |
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Post by doc on Aug 28, 2019 15:35:31 GMT
I could see the Big 12 adding Cincy and Houston at some point. Houston SHOULD Be in a P5 conference, somewhere. Houston is a natural fit. I would be willing to bet several conferences are thinking about Cincy. TV market expansion. I don't know - Ohio State wouldn't be in favor of UC in the Big Ten. Pac 12 doesn't make sense. Perhaps the ACC but there would have to be a second team. The are not an SEC school - doubt UK would approve. The Big 12 seems to make the most sense and I agree, Houston would be a perfect choice. But then there's Memphis, Central and South Florida - where is it best to spread their footprint. They all have large student populations and are in large metropolitan areas - in that regard Cincinnati may be the smallest. |
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Post by Bevo on Aug 28, 2019 17:38:50 GMT
Houston is a natural fit. I would be willing to bet several conferences are thinking about Cincy. TV market expansion. I don't know - Ohio State wouldn't be in favor of UC in the Big Ten. Pac 12 doesn't make sense. Perhaps the ACC but there would have to be a second team. The are not an SEC school - doubt UK would approve. The Big 12 seems to make the most sense and I agree, Houston would be a perfect choice. But then there's Memphis, Central and South Florida - where is it best to spread their footprint. They all have large student populations and are in large metropolitan areas - in that regard Cincinnati may be the smallest. Texas doesn't want Houston, for the same reason Ohio State doesn't want Cincy.
But, I think it would be good to add Houston.
I suspect the #1 priority for the Big 12 would be to add a Florida team.
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Post by EvilVodka on Aug 29, 2019 0:41:32 GMT
I don't know - Ohio State wouldn't be in favor of UC in the Big Ten. Pac 12 doesn't make sense. Perhaps the ACC but there would have to be a second team. The are not an SEC school - doubt UK would approve. The Big 12 seems to make the most sense and I agree, Houston would be a perfect choice. But then there's Memphis, Central and South Florida - where is it best to spread their footprint. They all have large student populations and are in large metropolitan areas - in that regard Cincinnati may be the smallest. Texas doesn't want Houston, for the same reason Ohio State doesn't want Cincy.
But, I think it would be good to add Houston.
I suspect the #1 priority for the Big 12 would be to add a Florida team.
Like Florida State? And maybe Clemson as well? We'll have to see how good the ACC network does |
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Post by doc on Aug 29, 2019 13:02:56 GMT
Texas doesn't want Houston, for the same reason Ohio State doesn't want Cincy.
But, I think it would be good to add Houston.
I suspect the #1 priority for the Big 12 would be to add a Florida team.
Like Florida State? And maybe Clemson as well? We'll have to see how good the ACC network does I think more like Central Florida or South Florida - I don't see the Big 12 poaching FSU or Clemson. |
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Post by bluehen on Aug 29, 2019 13:19:43 GMT
Why should the B12 be scared of the SEC ??
These conferences have played 177 games, head to head, and the frightening SEC has won exactly 93 of them.....or 52%
Perceptions vs reality
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Post by Bevo on Aug 29, 2019 13:21:16 GMT
Why should the B12 be scared of the SEC ?? These conferences have played 177 games, head to head, and the frightening SEC has won exactly 93 of them.....or 52% Perceptions vs reality Because, the BIG 12 lives in the modern world. Not in ancient history. |
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