OT: Big10, SEC to discuss scheduling partnership

[mikedog10]

Sources: Big Ten, SEC eye schedule partnership

SEC and Big Ten athletic directors will meet next week to discuss a possible partnership in football scheduling and preferences for automatic bids, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

It sounds like the Big10 wants the SEC to get down to 9 conference games, so it’ll be the same number for both conferences. Then they’d have an OOC scheduling arrangement with each other.

Looks like we are one step closer to a P2 paradigm, at least UConn football is going to have it’s act together in time for the next round of realignment!

 

[KryHavok]

The crappy part about this is that we'll likely see teams playing in these BIGSEC inter-conference match-ups during the regular reason and then likely see the same teams play each other in the playoffs (bad enough we went through this a few years with the SEC IIRC). Where is the fun and joy in that? I have the NFL if I just want to watch the same high level teams playing each other regularly.

 

[DoctorWho85]

The crappy part about this is that we'll likely see teams playing in these BIGSEC inter-conference match-ups during the regular reason and then likely see the same teams play each other in the playoffs (bad enough we went through this a few years with the SEC IIRC). Where is the fun and joy in that? I have the NFL if I just want to watch the same high level teams playing each other regularly.

If it's via a playoff, I'm ok with it because that happens in every sport. But if it is just bowl game arrangements where nothing matters other than bragging rights, I'm not tuning because I already saw it. So I'm right there with you.

 

[uconnfan68]

The crappy part about this is that we'll likely see teams playing in these BIGSEC inter-conference match-ups during the regular reason and then likely see the same teams play each other in the playoffs (bad enough we went through this a few years with the SEC IIRC). Where is the fun and joy in that? I have the NFL if I just want to watch the same high level teams playing each other regularly.

Won't bother watching either.

 

[UConnJim]

They are looking for more revenue opportunities. For example, the ratings for Alabama/Michigan would be higher than Alabama/USF. And, they probably will include bowl games. Why would the P2 play bowl games against other conferences when they can create better matchups?

 

[UCFBfan]

The crappy part about this is that we'll likely see teams playing in these BIGSEC inter-conference match-ups during the regular reason and then likely see the same teams play each other in the playoffs (bad enough we went through this a few years with the SEC IIRC). Where is the fun and joy in that? I have the NFL if I just want to watch the same high level teams playing each other regularly.

When, not if, this happens, I'll be tuning CFB out and focusing solely on NFL. It's bad enough that only the SEC and B1G get the majority of coverage. I can't even stand watching College Game day and I used to always start my day with it 15-20 years ago. Now it's trash and only focuses on two conferences. Sure, those two conferences have massive fan bases but I'd be really curious how long they can sustain that model of just playing themselves in conference and each other OOC before more and more casual fans tune out.

 

[ScottVib]

This is also a protective measure for the two conferences. They're already considered head and shoulders above the rest. If you don't mix with the rest of the conferences, you don't run the risk of inadvertently elevating anyone else to their level.

From there the perception builds that feedback loop that lets you claim 4 autobids per each P2 conference and no more than 1 from any other conference.

 

[uconnbill]

This has been coming for a while with the SEC and Big Ten. They are the power brokers in CFB, so UConn needs to get a lifeline in one of the big conferences. The Big East and the independent route is not a winning hand

 

[uconnyankee]

This has been coming for a while with the SEC and Big Ten. They are the power brokers in CFB, so UConn needs to get a lifeline in one of the big conferences. The Big East and the independent route is not a winning hand

Exactly. I don’t understand why UConn just doesn’t join BIG at this point. Why are we dealing with Big12???

 

[CTBasketball]

SEC and Big Ten teams will get ~4 teams in the playoff anyway each year. Not really a change to just give them auto bids.

 

[uconnyankee]

SEC and Big Ten teams will get ~4 teams in the playoff anyway each year. Not really a change to just give them auto bids.

Not necessarily. What happens in down year or when parity happens because they all beat each other up and BIG champ is 8-4? It’s a money grab. Soon they’ll want 6 slots to further cement their control.

 

[Hamms30]

Exactly. I don’t understand why UConn just doesn’t join BIG at this point. Why are we dealing with Big12???

Becaussssssse...we're not invited? It's not something we set the terms of lol.

 

[maple]

Exactly. I don’t understand why UConn just doesn’t join BIG at this point. Why are we dealing with Big12???

Sure, we'll just shoot the BIG an email and let them know we'll be there tomorrow.

 

[uconnyankee]

Becaussssssse...we're not invited? It's not something we set the terms of lol.

What if we just showed up? Acted like we’re in BIG. Go to media days, start playing more games against BIG in all sports. Pretty soon people are like ‘wait, UConn isn’t in BIG?’

 

[DoctorWho85]

Sure, we'll just shoot the BIG an email and let them know we'll be there tomorrow.

Don't worry I'll talk to the Big 10. I'll get us in. They can't help but listen to a Dr. Who nerd working on his phd in Chem Eng right? I really have my finger on the sports heartline.

 

[Vowelguy]

They are looking for more revenue opportunities. For example, the ratings for Alabama/Michigan would be higher than Alabama/USF.

Yes but it needs to be higher than ratings for
Alabama - USF PLUS Michigan - Ball St.

For the top tier yes, but does Vandy-Purdue outdraw what the sum of what those 2 could get separately?

 

[giddyup]

A classic antitrust violation in any other world except the insanity of college football where it seems the rules for every other business apply

 

[Patman]

What if we just showed up? Acted like we’re in BIG. Go to media days, start playing more games against BIG in all sports. Pretty soon people are like ‘wait, UConn isn’t in BIG?’

I mean that's how i got my last job. First day i showed up as an office fern. I eventually upgraded to water cooler and even vending machine. Those were tough days but I wouldn't be CEO if I hadn't shown up as a fern on day one.

 

[BigTenFan]

I mean that's how i got my last job. First day i showed up as an office fern. I eventually upgraded to water cooler and even vending machine. Those were tough days but I wouldn't be CEO if I hadn't shown up as a fern on day one.

Sounds like Costanza on Seinfeld

 

[CL82]

I mean that's how i got my last job. First day i showed up as an office fern. I eventually upgraded to water cooler and even vending machine. Those were tough days but I wouldn't be CEO if I hadn't shown up as a fern on day one.

"And I didn't phone it in as a fern. No I was a leafy fern, lush and beautiful. I took pride in my greenery in the nominal impact I had on office aesthetics. That's what I tell kids today. It's not enough to be a fern, but to be the best fern you can be"