redfalcon
Posts: 1,088
Dec 21, 2009 12:46am
I'd rather play in I-A football than I-AA footballjordo212000 wrote: My point wasn't that I thought that App St. could make it in the Big 10 or Big East, it was just that signing up for the Sun Belt would be stupid. I'd rather be independent then play in that garbage of a conference
I'd rather dominate a crap conference and eventually get invited to move into C-USA or Big East, just like Marshall or Cincinnati did.
Everyone has to start somewhere
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 21, 2009 1:08am
Independent as in Notre Dame and Navy. (i.e. no conference). Being independent does not = staying in D-IAA :huh:redfalcon wrote:
I'd rather play in I-A football than I-AA football
I'd rather dominate a crap conference and eventually get invited to move into C-USA or Big East, just like Marshall or Cincinnati did.
Everyone has to start somewhere
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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Dec 21, 2009 7:11pm
Isn't the Sun Belt one of those conferences you'd like to see have an automatic playoff bid in your playoff system?jordo212000 wrote: My point wasn't that I thought that App St. could make it in the Big 10 or Big East, it was just that signing up for the Sun Belt would be stupid. I'd rather be independent then play in that garbage of a conference
Being in a conference is much better than being independent because of the bowl ties. They are going to play a crap schedule no matter what, so why not be sure that you are going to be rewarded for it?
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 21, 2009 8:44pm
Nope, I am not in favor of the Sun Belt getting into any kind of playoff. That was somebody elseenigmaax wrote:
Isn't the Sun Belt one of those conferences you'd like to see have an automatic playoff bid in your playoff system?
Being in a conference is much better than being independent because of the bowl ties. They are going to play a crap schedule no matter what, so why not be sure that you are going to be rewarded for it?
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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Dec 21, 2009 8:46pm
My bad - hard to keep track of people from all those pages on the playoff thread.jordo212000 wrote:Nope, I am not in favor of the Sun Belt getting into any kind of playoff. That was somebody elseenigmaax wrote:
Isn't the Sun Belt one of those conferences you'd like to see have an automatic playoff bid in your playoff system?
Being in a conference is much better than being independent because of the bowl ties. They are going to play a crap schedule no matter what, so why not be sure that you are going to be rewarded for it?
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 21, 2009 10:18pm
IMO it really seems like automatic bids are part of the problem with the BCS. You are either deserving, or you aren't. Thus, if there was ever a playoff I would hope that they pick the best teams available.enigmaax wrote:
My bad - hard to keep track of people from all those pages on the playoff thread.
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Dec 21, 2009 10:23pm
Even if they don't ever make a bowl game they'd still get bowl money from their conference every year. And they would get a ton more TV revenue than they get now, regardless of their conference.ccrunner609 wrote: Why in the hell would they do that?
THey all get to play in a system that has a playoff.. None of these teams will ever see a bowl game
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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Dec 21, 2009 10:50pm
Agreed on both points.jordo212000 wrote:IMO it really seems like automatic bids are part of the problem with the BCS. You are either deserving, or you aren't. Thus, if there was ever a playoff I would hope that they pick the best teams available.enigmaax wrote:
My bad - hard to keep track of people from all those pages on the playoff thread.
Sage
Posts: 2,070
Dec 22, 2009 3:16pm
Out of all the teams mentioned, Montana has the best facilities/stadium/prestige to make the jump to 1-A. The debate has been going on forever in Missoula. I think they should, although losing Bobby Hauck to UNLV will probably hurt.
Sage
Posts: 2,070
Dec 22, 2009 3:18pm
Also, no team jumping to 1-A from 1-AA would be immediately successful. New recruiting pipelines would have to be established and things of that nature.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Dec 22, 2009 9:10pm
Montana could probably compete in the Mountain West after a couple of years of recruiting under their belts
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 23, 2009 12:13am
Florida Atlantic was basically immediately successful after making the jump.
They won bowls in their 3rd and 4th seasons in 1-AA, with a Sun Belt title as well. It's rare but not unheard of.
And Montana would instantly become my 2nd favorite team I think. Something about them just draws me in.
They won bowls in their 3rd and 4th seasons in 1-AA, with a Sun Belt title as well. It's rare but not unheard of.
And Montana would instantly become my 2nd favorite team I think. Something about them just draws me in.
redfalcon
Posts: 1,088
Dec 23, 2009 2:31am
This.Sage wrote: Out of all the teams mentioned, Montana has the best facilities/stadium/prestige to make the jump to 1-A. The debate has been going on forever in Missoula. I think they should, although losing Bobby Hauck to UNLV will probably hurt.
This as well.darbypitcher22 wrote: Montana could probably compete in the Mountain West after a couple of years of recruiting under their belts
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Paladin1AA
Posts: 17
Dec 23, 2009 6:26pm
First of all Elliot Stabler has no credibility with this thread. It's not called I-A it's called FBS, and Appalachian State abbreviated isn't Appy State they are App State. Either take the time to make a non ignorant statement or don't post on the subject. Ohh well the Obama avatar suits him well.
redfalcon
Posts: 1,088
Dec 25, 2009 1:43am
Cool story bro.Paladin1AA wrote: First of all Elliot Stabler has no credibility with this thread. It's not called I-A it's called FBS, and Appalachian State abbreviated isn't Appy State they are App State. Either take the time to make a non ignorant statement or don't post on the subject. Ohh well the Obama avatar suits him well.
I-A is something that everyone is still familiar with, and it instantly convey what he means to everyone. Also, Appy State does the same thing. Quit whining because your I-AA school hasn't been mentioned on this list.
Sykotyk
Posts: 1,155
Dec 25, 2009 7:25pm
Whoa whoa whoa. We're getting complaints about what we call something by a man named "Paladin1AA". Freehuddle wasn't around before the NCAA changed the titles, so why stick with the historical name?
Also, people can call teams whatever they want to abbreviate. How many fans kept calling them "Pitt" even during that transition time they wanted to be known as "Pittsburgh".
Sykotyk
Also, people can call teams whatever they want to abbreviate. How many fans kept calling them "Pitt" even during that transition time they wanted to be known as "Pittsburgh".
Sykotyk