That would go over like a lead baloon i'd think? That sounds like a terrible idea. First thing I thought of was Texas and the Big 12. We'll see.
ACC to entertain the idea of paying Clemson and Florida State more than their other programs, to stay??
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It is one of those things that clearly makes sense...but also doesn't seem to work.
Money = power and if you give two schools more money well they now have more power.
Should a school like OSU get more than NW? Of course, it makes all the sense in the world. But then later when it comes to voting on things, it can make things a mess.
It is like with your kids, even though we don't really love all the kids the same, we pretend like we do. It keeps things easy
Money = power and if you give two schools more money well they now have more power.
Should a school like OSU get more than NW? Of course, it makes all the sense in the world. But then later when it comes to voting on things, it can make things a mess.
It is like with your kids, even though we don't really love all the kids the same, we pretend like we do. It keeps things easy
It is one of those things that clearly makes sense...but also doesn't seem to work.
Money = power and if you give two schools more money well they now have more power.
Should a school like OSU get more than NW? Of course, it makes all the sense in the world. But then later when it comes to voting on things, it can make things a mess.
It is like with your kids, even though we don't really love all the kids the same, we pretend like we do. It keeps things easy
Agree...I mean, how could anyone argue that NW should receive the same as Ohio State? You can't.....BUT, for overall conference health and long term stability, its a pretty slippery slope to put in writing you're going to treat certain schools better. There are other things you can do....like favors with the schedules, start times, etc. On the surface everyone pretends everything is equal, in reality, everyone knows their place and plays along accordingly.
....but if somebody argued its socialism to give everyone equal amounts i'd have to agree with that to...and i'm against that to.
....just weird with all the money college football prints, they still argue about that subject more than anything else.
A conference needs to be built of teams that are approximately of the same caliber and then get roughly equal treatment. That makes it a level playing field. If there are teams not able to pull their own weight vs. the rest of the members over a long period of time, then they probably should be expelled and/or the ones far ahead of the others allowed to leave.
...not playing on Fridays...
Nebraska’s time in the B1G has been pretty abysmal. Under your scenario, where do you think Nebraska would be now, and I’m assuming we would have been gone a while ago? The Big XII wouldn’t have taken us back and I don’t believe the SEC would have taken a diminished Nebraska.
I cannot wait for this stupid conference dick measuring contest to finally come to an end.
once the P4+ break away, we will return to the regional sport we know and love. it's the only sustainable answer.
deck chairs on the Titanic. conferences are dead. long live conferences.
once the P4+ break away, we will return to the regional sport we know and love. it's the only sustainable answer.
deck chairs on the Titanic. conferences are dead. long live conferences.
It's not based on W-L records, it's based on economic contribution to the conference. Nebraska has held it's own in the B1G on that basis. No not the draw of Ohio State or Michigan BUT Nebraska national media game ratings are better than several other B1G teams. AND media ratings are the cash cow cornerstone for conferences.
Nebraska is still making the conference money, and that's all that matters.
If the money was limited to just what the conference paid, then yes, it would be very socialistic. But that is not the case. The equal pay floats all boats and at least ensures all programs are funded sufficiently to improve the B1G brand . The rich, name brand programs still get other revenue streams based on value, which means they can make more and they do. Although I would say the ones that make the playoff or win the B1G championship should get to keep the winnings.
Yet this is exactly what killed the Pac12, and what UT has used over and over for leverage. Its deadly, and UT has broken 2 conferences with their self centered shennagins and put a stake in TAM's heart for a permanent divide, and now they've followed TAM into the SEC. Nuts right? Well, money & greed, that's the game now, even for the players. The Pac12 put a lot of pressure on the LA schools. It was not just about them being the money makers. They proved that by taking Oregon with them. Poor & overbearing management that blew some big deals, and wrecked their own brand being way too high handed. The move brought value to the B1G and some restoration to the B12 as well. The west coast sports are now in smoking ruins.
But if you think about it, its deadly and exactly why TO and NU stood up to it against UT. If you tilt the field because some teams in their location get more money, well, you also tilt the competition. I mean, UT could win the division every year (which they did not because it all went to their heads), and when everyone left, they were wondering why? Well, because sportsmanship is an honorable agreement, something NU was always good at when they were on top. You respect your opponent, and rise all boats, keeping the game fair. I don't think Texas will ever get that. Q is, can they next wreck the mighty SEC. With Saban gone, well...
But if you think about it, its deadly and exactly why TO and NU stood up to it against UT. If you tilt the field because some teams in their location get more money, well, you also tilt the competition. I mean, UT could win the division every year (which they did not because it all went to their heads), and when everyone left, they were wondering why? Well, because sportsmanship is an honorable agreement, something NU was always good at when they were on top. You respect your opponent, and rise all boats, keeping the game fair. I don't think Texas will ever get that. Q is, can they next wreck the mighty SEC. With Saban gone, well...
Agree. I do respect programs such as USC and Oregon for their history. But it's pretty ludicirous that they will now be playing conference games in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and vice versa.
