BIG teams agree not to play anymore FCS schools

[husker_99]

I like this move as a fan. I get so sick and tired of scheduling where 3 out of the first 4 games are against nobodies. We then get to conference play and we still don't have any clue how good our team is.

That said, getting down to reality, how does this really affect Nebraska and the conference?

Meaning, is this going to make it harder for us to have multiple teams in the top ten? Or, is this needed to bring more respect to the conference nationally? The SEC has the reputation of being the best conference in the country. However, most of their OOC games are against absolutely nobodies and many teams like Florida sometimes never even leave their state.

Obviously the SEC has taken the OOC schedule and used it as money makers but they absolutely don't want their teams losing OOC games. As a fan, that stinks when you want to watch good games. BUT, if you can do that and then win most of your bowl games, you then start getting the reputation as being a top conference.

It artificially inflates the SOS of the conferences champ because that team gets an extra win. That's why the SEC champ always has a lot of bowl teams on her schedule, because they now only need to win 5 games to be eligible.

Yeah and who knows more about schedule inflation than Notre Dame!

 

[VA Husker Fan]

I put it on my status update...it's great to see and great for the conference. Love the stance. The only problem is...what happens when a team backs out and a school has to find a team to play at the last minute? Could be hard to find a FBS team with an open slot in their schedule.

The team backing out will have the same issue.

I'd bet most teams don't back out unless they already have a replacement game lined up.

 

[Notre Dame Joe]

I like this move as a fan. I get so sick and tired of scheduling where 3 out of the first 4 games are against nobodies. We then get to conference play and we still don't have any clue how good our team is.

That said, getting down to reality, how does this really affect Nebraska and the conference?

Meaning, is this going to make it harder for us to have multiple teams in the top ten? Or, is this needed to bring more respect to the conference nationally? The SEC has the reputation of being the best conference in the country. However, most of their OOC games are against absolutely nobodies and many teams like Florida sometimes never even leave their state.

Obviously the SEC has taken the OOC schedule and used it as money makers but they absolutely don't want their teams losing OOC games. As a fan, that stinks when you want to watch good games. BUT, if you can do that and then win most of your bowl games, you then start getting the reputation as being a top conference.

It artificially inflates the SOS of the conferences champ because that team gets an extra win. That's why the SEC champ always has a lot of bowl teams on her schedule, because they now only need to win 5 games to be eligible.

Yeah and who knows more about schedule inflation than Notre Dame!

Whoever makes their season ticket holders sit through a division 2 scrimmage.

 

[Count 'Bility]

I like this move as a fan. I get so sick and tired of scheduling where 3 out of the first 4 games are against nobodies. We then get to conference play and we still don't have any clue how good our team is.

That said, getting down to reality, how does this really affect Nebraska and the conference?

Meaning, is this going to make it harder for us to have multiple teams in the top ten? Or, is this needed to bring more respect to the conference nationally? The SEC has the reputation of being the best conference in the country. However, most of their OOC games are against absolutely nobodies and many teams like Florida sometimes never even leave their state.

Obviously the SEC has taken the OOC schedule and used it as money makers but they absolutely don't want their teams losing OOC games. As a fan, that stinks when you want to watch good games. BUT, if you can do that and then win most of your bowl games, you then start getting the reputation as being a top conference.

It artificially inflates the SOS of the conferences champ because that team gets an extra win. That's why the SEC champ always has a lot of bowl teams on her schedule, because they now only need to win 5 games to be eligible.

Yeah and who knows more about schedule inflation than Notre Dame!

Whoever makes their season ticket holders sit through a division 2 scrimmage.

I dont think idaho St was even that good. hell, by middle of the 2nd quarter, i was rooting for them. i felt so sorry for 'em.

 

[CheeseHusker]

This is why we scheduled the Buffs, wasn't it.

 

[Husker from Kansas]

I like this move as a fan. I get so sick and tired of scheduling where 3 out of the first 4 games are against nobodies. We then get to conference play and we still don't have any clue how good our team is.

That said, getting down to reality, how does this really affect Nebraska and the conference?

Meaning, is this going to make it harder for us to have multiple teams in the top ten? Or, is this needed to bring more respect to the conference nationally? The SEC has the reputation of being the best conference in the country. However, most of their OOC games are against absolutely nobodies and many teams like Florida sometimes never even leave their state.

Obviously the SEC has taken the OOC schedule and used it as money makers but they absolutely don't want their teams losing OOC games. As a fan, that stinks when you want to watch good games. BUT, if you can do that and then win most of your bowl games, you then start getting the reputation as being a top conference.

It artificially inflates the SOS of the conferences champ because that team gets an extra win. That's why the SEC champ always has a lot of bowl teams on her schedule, because they now only need to win 5 games to be eligible.

Yeah and who knows more about schedule inflation than Notre Dame!

Whoever makes their season ticket holders sit through a division 2 scrimmage.

Says the guys who team played pittsburgh, wake forest, boston college, and purdue! eyeswear2allthatsholy

 

[husker_99]

I like this move as a fan. I get so sick and tired of scheduling where 3 out of the first 4 games are against nobodies. We then get to conference play and we still don't have any clue how good our team is.

That said, getting down to reality, how does this really affect Nebraska and the conference?

Meaning, is this going to make it harder for us to have multiple teams in the top ten? Or, is this needed to bring more respect to the conference nationally? The SEC has the reputation of being the best conference in the country. However, most of their OOC games are against absolutely nobodies and many teams like Florida sometimes never even leave their state.

Obviously the SEC has taken the OOC schedule and used it as money makers but they absolutely don't want their teams losing OOC games. As a fan, that stinks when you want to watch good games. BUT, if you can do that and then win most of your bowl games, you then start getting the reputation as being a top conference.

It artificially inflates the SOS of the conferences champ because that team gets an extra win. That's why the SEC champ always has a lot of bowl teams on her schedule, because they now only need to win 5 games to be eligible.

Yeah and who knows more about schedule inflation than Notre Dame!

Whoever makes their season ticket holders sit through a division 2 scrimmage.

Ask yourself this. Did Notre Dame's schedule in anyway prepare them for the National Title Game? No it did not. That's how weak your schedule is.

 

[Notre Dame Joe]

I like this move as a fan. I get so sick and tired of scheduling where 3 out of the first 4 games are against nobodies. We then get to conference play and we still don't have any clue how good our team is.

That said, getting down to reality, how does this really affect Nebraska and the conference?

Meaning, is this going to make it harder for us to have multiple teams in the top ten? Or, is this needed to bring more respect to the conference nationally? The SEC has the reputation of being the best conference in the country. However, most of their OOC games are against absolutely nobodies and many teams like Florida sometimes never even leave their state.

Obviously the SEC has taken the OOC schedule and used it as money makers but they absolutely don't want their teams losing OOC games. As a fan, that stinks when you want to watch good games. BUT, if you can do that and then win most of your bowl games, you then start getting the reputation as being a top conference.

It artificially inflates the SOS of the conferences champ because that team gets an extra win. That's why the SEC champ always has a lot of bowl teams on her schedule, because they now only need to win 5 games to be eligible.

Yeah and who knows more about schedule inflation than Notre Dame!

Whoever makes their season ticket holders sit through a division 2 scrimmage.

Ask yourself this. Did Notre Dame's schedule in anyway prepare them for the National Title Game? No it did not. That's how weak your schedule is.

Ask yourself what the numbers say.

http://www.fbschedules.com/2013/01/final-2012-college-football-strength-of-schedule-rankings/

 

[husker_99]

Ask yourself what the numbers say.

http://www.fbschedul...edule-rankings/

So what was the reason you got your a$$ kicked? Atleast in 01 we knew we were in trouble after Colorado against Miami. I see Notre Dame is alot like Nebraska we won the close games but when we face a superior opponent we had no clue on why we fell apart.

 

[huskerfaninbuckeyehell]

bye bye 9 and 10 win seasons....

 

[GSG]

bye bye 9 and 10 win seasons....

 

[sd'sker]

bye bye 9 and 10 win seasons....

no kidding. like maryland and indiana are so much better than the non-con teams we have been playing.

 

[Count 'Bility]

So we threw Colorado on our schedule again anyway.

 

[B1G Red]

So we threw Colorado on our schedule again anyway.

Well, at least Colorado on the schedule sounds better than Idaho State. There are probably deranged Buff fans hiding somewhere talking about the "glory days" when at least they didn't suck. Kickin their butts instead of a FCS will be more fun to watch.

 

[Count 'Bility]

So we threw Colorado on our schedule again anyway.

Well, at least Colorado on the schedule sounds better than Idaho State.

No. It doesnt.

And I love it by the way.