Utah Sports Ruckus: For BYU it's about time to raise political havoc

[UCFBfan]

I feel like there are some schools who are the outside that could really bring this thing down if pissed off enough. BYU is #1 on that list. They are independent due to other reasons but their football following is big and they are not a newcomer to this party like we are. To actually say we won't play them like the ACC did might open floodgates the P5 don't want to open.

I hope BYU finds a way to raise hell and I hope UConn is right next to them to support them.

 

[Kolumbo]

I feel like there are some schools who are the outside that could really bring this thing down if pissed off enough. BYU is #1 on that list. They are independent due to other reasons but their football following is big and they are not a newcomer to this party like we are. To actually say we won't play them like the ACC did might open floodgates the P5 don't want to open.

I hope BYU finds a way to raise hell and I hope UConn is right next to them to support them.

I agree. I also always thought the entire system was corrupt the way Notre Dame was granted special bowl privileges. I understand conferences aligning with bowls. But to hand special privileges to one indy was extremely unfair to everyone else. If this Resource 5 autonomy bs happens, why should ND be privy?

 

[Confident Carl]

It appears that BYU and the American are forming an amicable alliance of sorts. With three American games this year (UCONN, Houston and UCF) as well as the Miami Beach Bowl. In 2015 they play East Carolina, Cincy and UCONN. In 2016, they play Cincy and I assume more games will be added from the American. They are a National team and the AAC geographic spread in major metropolitan cities appeals to them. Mike Aresco has a great personal relationship with BYU over the years. It can be compared to the ACC's relationship with Notre Dame for football. If you check out BYU on Wiki, they have a pretty good track record and a 63,000 seat stadium in Provo. Appreciate no boring and worn out comments on how bad the AAC is and how much we want out. That is getting old. Until then we have to make this conference the best it can be. Right now the money sucks in the American but team wise with BYU, not too bad. The AAC had newer D-1 teams like UCONN, UCF and USF. No question the American has it's challenges but as Aresco says the American has a chance to be better and got off to a great start with UCF's win over Baylor in the Fiesta. Last year ECU beat both NC and NC State. OOC games will be important this year. Bottom line - Same old story need more $$$ to be viable.