Is there going to be a point where commercials ruin watching college football. Look at this, from Michigan - Minnesota, which was a shitty game that went quick because neither team could pass:
There are multiple breaks where the commercial time is roughly equal to the real time between commercials. The worst part about this is the revenue from these commercials go to people like Jim Delaney or (insert AD here) and virtually zero goes to the guys actually generating that revenue.
Yeah, I feel like the commercials should be less frequent and more pre-planned like in basketball. We know that after the next change of possession after the 10 minute mark, there will be a commercial break, for instance.
Is there going to be a point where commercials ruin watching college football. Look at this, from Michigan - Minnesota, which was a shitty game that went quick because neither team could pass:
There are multiple breaks where the commercial time is roughly equal to the real time between commercials. The worst part about this is the revenue from these commercials go to people like Jim Delaney or (insert AD here) and virtually zero goes to the guys actually generating that revenue.
Is there going to be a point where commercials ruin watching college football. Look at this, from Michigan - Minnesota, which was a shitty game that went quick because neither team could pass:
There are multiple breaks where the commercial time is roughly equal to the real time between commercials. The worst part about this is the revenue from these commercials go to people like Jim Delaney or (insert AD here) and virtually zero goes to the guys actually generating that revenue.
Been ruining it for decades. Went on a visit to Colorado when they played CSU in 95. Game started around 9pm mountain time. We left at the beginning of the 4th quarter after midnight. Every 3rd play was a commercial break. My dad said "I dont know how anybody can get tired out there when they have so many breaks in between a couple of plays.".
Is there going to be a point where commercials ruin watching college football. Look at this, from Michigan - Minnesota, which was a shitty game that went quick because neither team could pass:
There are multiple breaks where the commercial time is roughly equal to the real time between commercials. The worst part about this is the revenue from these commercials go to people like Jim Delaney or (insert AD here) and virtually zero goes to the guys actually generating that revenue.
The free education is worth more than zero.
Don't trog at me.
I know you're not being serious, but let's talk numbers. The Big Ten is getting $2.64 billion over 6 years for football TV rights. That's $440 million a year. There are 1,190 football players in the Big Ten. That means each football player is generating about $370,000 per year. In return for that, they're getting a $50,000 scholarship? Seems fair! And this is just TV revenue, not accounting for ticket sales or merchandise sales.
These numbers are obviously simplistic, but it's a pretty ridiculous contrast.
Well let's be realistic. That $50,000 scholarship is really worth $200,000 when it saves you from paying student loans/interest for the next 25 years.Don't trog at me.
I know you're not being serious, but let's talk numbers. The Big Ten is getting $2.64 billion over 6 years for football TV rights. That's $440 million a year. There are 1,190 football players in the Big Ten. That means each football player is generating about $370,000 per year. In return for that, they're getting a $50,000 scholarship? Seems fair! And this is just TV revenue, not accounting for ticket sales or merchandise sales.
These numbers are obviously simplistic, but it's a pretty ridiculous contrast.
I'm all for paying the players but I don't see how you ever make it work. I think it would end in there being 5 or 6 great teams and then everyone else. It would be the football version of the NBA.
I laugh about the civil conflict thing every time I see it. Its ridiculous. you cant just create a rivalry out of thin air. I hope they keep trying to give us that trophy and we keep leaving it or sending it back.
I laugh about the civil conflict thing every time I see it. Its ridiculous. you cant just create a rivalry out of thin air. I hope they keep trying to give us that trophy and we keep leaving it or sending it back.
I'm all for paying the players but I don't see how you ever make it work. I think it would end in there being 5 or 6 great teams and then everyone else. It would be the football version of the NBA.
No, there may be only a few teams every year that have a chance, but there are a lot of teams that can get themselves to that level. Look at the rise of Clemson for an example, or Georgia this year. Georgia won't be there every year but they can make a run once in a while. If you start paying players, you will never see a team outside of the blue bloods compete for a championship.Is college football not like this already?
No, there may be only a few teams every year that have a chance, but there are a lot of teams that can get themselves to that level. Look at the rise of Clemson for an example, or Georgia this year. Georgia won't be there every year but they can make a run once in a while. If you start paying players, you will never see a team outside of the blue bloods compete for a championship.
My first or second game as a Michigan student was Michigan-Houston in 1992. David Klinger had left for the 92 draft so Houston had some unprepared QB at the helm of the Run and Shoot. The game was on ABC at 3:30 since both teams were ranked in the top 20. Michigan DC Lloyd Carr and the Michigan defense made it a long night for the Houston offense. Houston had many three and outs which took like 20 seconds off the game clock. Michigan won 63-7 and the game got over a little past 8 o'clock. 4.5+ hour game!
For this to work you have to believe that all schools cheat. I think the reality is not that many schools have boosters that outright pay players. I think the reality is more grey. I think it's more like great player comes and maybe somebody buys them a car or takes their family to Disneyland kind of thing.Clemson and Georgia aren't blue bloods?
I think it will make it easier if you pay the players properly. If you're say, Ole Miss, your boosters can just start dropping cash directly on the players to get them to come. Smaller schools without cash will disadvantaged, but that's already the case. You can make it so not much changes.
For this to work you have to believe that all schools cheat. I think the reality is not that many schools have boosters that outright pay players. I think the reality is more grey. I think it's more like great player comes and maybe somebody buys them a car or takes their family to Disneyland kind of thing.
I laugh about the civil conflict thing every time I see it. Its ridiculous. you cant just create a rivalry out of thin air. I hope they keep trying to give us that trophy and we keep leaving it or sending it back.
Sorry you don’t appreciate the greatest rivalry in human history
Rutgers Mike of college football punditsGAlloway so salty about his BUCKEYES
Exactly which of Mississippi State's wins is so good that it offsets two losses, a near loss to UMass, and is better than the beat down UCF delivered to a ranked Memphis team?
Exactly which of Mississippi State's wins is so good that it offsets two losses, a near loss to UMass, and is better than the beat down UCF delivered to a ranked Memphis team?
LSU of course.
The committee themselves rank Memphis ahead of LSU. I dont like any 2 loss team being ahead of us, but Miss St. is by far the most egregious.
Where does fucking Troy fit in all this?
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Top 5 is the same, TCU up to 6th. Miami and Wisconsin getting no respect.
Some thoughts on Wisconsin relative to UCF:
UCF and Wisconsin have a similar strength of schedule.
Both teams are undefeated.
UCF's best win is better than Wisconsin's best win.
And the 2 teams even shared a common opponent. UCF beat Maryland by 28 on the road. Wisconsin beat Maryland by 25 at home.
Tell me again why they are 8th and we are 18th?
Why is Alabama 2nd and Wisconsin 8th and UCF 18th?
Because the media rates the SEC higher than the B1G which is rated higher than POW6R. That in turn trickles down the "selection committee" with a little from a cable sports network headquartered in Bristol, CT. So, here we are.
Does it matter? The Cartel isn't gonna put a Group of 5 team in the playoffs unless their is total ArmageddonSome thoughts on Wisconsin relative to UCF:
UCF and Wisconsin have a similar strength of schedule.
Both teams are undefeated.
UCF's best win is better than Wisconsin's best win.
And the 2 teams even shared a common opponent. UCF beat Maryland by 28 on the road. Wisconsin beat Maryland by 25 at home.
Tell me again why they are 8th and we are 18th?
Does it matter? The Cartel isn't gonna put a Group of 5 team in the playoffs unless their is total Armageddon