Jerry Jones pays to see the Wolverines vs. the Tide in 2012

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Aug 8, 2010 3:56 PM
I have one question...why Michigan?
Aug 8, 2010 3:56pm
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Aug 8, 2010 3:59 PM
Pick6;445535 wrote:I have one question...why Michigan?
OSU declined, they had a previously scheduled date with Akron.
Aug 8, 2010 3:59pm
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Aug 8, 2010 4:01 PM
karen lotz;445541 wrote:OSU declined, they had a previously scheduled date with Akron.

you really are a douche. this nor my comment had nothing to do with osu
Aug 8, 2010 4:01pm
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Aug 8, 2010 4:08 PM
I value your opinion greatly.


Why not Michigan? You were clearly taking a shot at them. This game would pit two of the top 10 (conservatively) programs in history and would be a huge draw. If Jones is wanting to make make money, this is as good of a matchup as you can ask for.
Aug 8, 2010 4:08pm
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Aug 8, 2010 4:26 PM
Why not Michigan? Its not like they finished 10 out of 11 in front of Indiana in the Big 10 last year. Just because they beat Notre Dame, it doesnt make them a good team. Unless Jerry Jones is banking on Michigan being turned around by then, I dont understand it.
Aug 8, 2010 4:26pm
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Aug 8, 2010 4:32 PM
They are still a huge name and draw. That's what Jones is banking on. Even if they aren't completely turned around, Alabama/Michigan is going to be a huge matchup as far as tickets and revenue go.
Aug 8, 2010 4:32pm
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Aug 8, 2010 4:38 PM
I know it will be a large Alabama crowd...especially if UM doesn't show promise by then.

Its an awesome recruiting tool for UM though.
Aug 8, 2010 4:38pm
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Aug 8, 2010 4:56 PM
karen lotz;445541 wrote:OSU declined, they had a previously scheduled date with Akron.


LOL!
Aug 8, 2010 4:56pm
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Aug 8, 2010 4:57 PM
Pick6;445579 wrote:Why not Michigan? Its not like they finished 10 out of 11 in front of Indiana in the Big 10 last year. Just because they beat Notre Dame, it doesnt make them a good team. Unless Jerry Jones is banking on Michigan being turned around by then, I dont understand it.
Boy your DUMB!
Aug 8, 2010 4:57pm
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Aug 8, 2010 5:02 PM
Pick6;445579 wrote:Why not Michigan? Its not like they finished 10 out of 11 in front of Indiana in the Big 10 last year. Just because they beat Notre Dame, it doesnt make them a good team. Unless Jerry Jones is banking on Michigan being turned around by then, I dont understand it.

Michigan has the biggest stadium and sells it out every game. They have the best history in all of college football. They also are on the rise and are predicted by many to win at least 8 games this year. So by 2012 they may be a powerhouse once again. Your dumb comments about Michigan University tell me that you know nothing about the history of College football nor anything about business.
Aug 8, 2010 5:02pm
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Aug 8, 2010 5:21 PM
bo shemmy3337;445629 wrote:Your dumb comments about Michigan University tell me that you know nothing about the history of College football nor anything about business.

Would this be considered irony, or.....
Aug 8, 2010 5:21pm
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Aug 8, 2010 5:33 PM
bo shemmy3337;445629 wrote:Michigan has the biggest stadium and sells it out every game. They have the best history in all of college football. They also are on the rise and are predicted by many to win at least 8 games this year. So by 2012 they may be a powerhouse once again. Your dumb comments about Michigan University tell me that you know nothing about the history of College football nor anything about business.

and what comment did I make about Michigan University (LOL) that was dumb?..Pretty sure all I did was post facts
Aug 8, 2010 5:33pm
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Aug 8, 2010 5:34 PM
If this game were about competitveness, then Pick6 would have a point, why Michigan?

But this is about selling tickets while creating a buzz, and the name Michigan still sells tickets and creates a buzz, despite a pathetic showing the past couple years (sorry, I had to take ONE shot).

Bring in another big name school in Alabama and you'll have a guaranteed sellout.
Aug 8, 2010 5:34pm
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Aug 8, 2010 5:37 PM
^ Haha, I was hoping I read that wrong.
Aug 8, 2010 5:37pm
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Aug 8, 2010 5:42 PM
it's nice to see that the trolls are out in force on a beautiful Sunday...

anyway,UM vs. 'Bama = $$$...and that's what Jerry Jones is all about---so why not???
Aug 8, 2010 5:42pm
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Aug 8, 2010 6:05 PM
Regardless of whether scUM can stay within 3 scors of Bama by that point, like others have said the matchup is all about money
Aug 8, 2010 6:05pm
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Aug 8, 2010 6:38 PM
Maybe we'll see the Devin Gardner show in HD at Cowboy Stadium.
Aug 8, 2010 6:38pm
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Aug 8, 2010 7:54 PM
lhslep134;445650 wrote:If this game were about competitveness, then Pick6 would have a point, why Michigan?

But this is about selling tickets while creating a buzz, and the name Michigan still sells tickets and creates a buzz, despite a pathetic showing the past couple years (sorry, I had to take ONE shot).

Bring in another big name school in Alabama and you'll have a guaranteed sellout.

Not so sure about that. It's a huge stadium, and there probably isn't a lot of interest in the state of Texas for either of these two schools. I'm a huge college football fan, but I wouldn't travel out of my town to go watch that game, especially if it's on a Saturday meaning I would miss all the other games.

I question why they would want Michigan too. He's going to have to pay Michigan an incredible amount of money, at least as much as they would make for a regular home game. Seems like it would make more sense to get one of the Texas schools or Oklahoma to play.
Aug 8, 2010 7:54pm
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Aug 8, 2010 7:56 PM
karen lotz;445541 wrote:OSU declined, they had a previously scheduled date with Akron.

LOL
Aug 8, 2010 7:56pm
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Aug 8, 2010 8:10 PM
Trueblue23;445702 wrote:Maybe we'll see the Devin Gardner show in HD at Cowboy Stadium.

I watched Gardner and Inkster end Steubenville's 70 game regular season win streak. He is the real deal
Aug 8, 2010 8:10pm
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Aug 8, 2010 8:15 PM
Gardner is a HELL of a talent. My worry is that he won't get a chance if RichRod is canned.
Aug 8, 2010 8:15pm
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Aug 8, 2010 8:16 PM
TheMightyGators;445752 wrote:LOL
seriously??
Aug 8, 2010 8:16pm
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Aug 8, 2010 8:39 PM
vball10set;445774 wrote:seriously??


Yes it was a joke. Although it might have been a bad one. Just looked at OSU's future schedules. Akron is on the schedule in 2011 along with Toledo and BG. Its Miami OH in 2012
Aug 8, 2010 8:39pm
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Aug 8, 2010 8:42 PM
OSU is actually scheduled to play Miami OH opening weekend 2012. Also filled rest of non-confernece with Cincy, Cal, and UAB. No opening slot for 2012.
Aug 8, 2010 8:42pm