OrangeXtreme
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I agree...this year felt like a transition. Probably better to do a fan fest in August and have an invite only Spring Practice with an edited tape for the ACC Network.I have no doubt we follow suit within a few years
A lot of teams are changing from having a game to having a controlled practice. By having a practice the coaches can set up the situations they want instead of leaving them to chance. If you’re not an SEC team with 40+K in attendance it doesn’t matter what format you use.Well...for northern teams it does have some merit. I wonder if this becomes a trend?
I think UConn has a much different situation than Syracuse. The coming ACC Network needs content. I expect ESPN will put pressure on all ACC schools to not only have spring games, but produce back stories, follow up stories, etc. Thst content will help fill all the open time available once baseball, softball and lacrosse end.I agree...this year felt like a transition. Probably better to do a fan fest in August and have an invite only Spring Practice with an edited tape for the ACC Network.
A couple were just relieved.I'm sure all 5 fans were devastated.
The Northeast is certainly not football country. We've seen Northeastern, BU, and Hofstra all elminate their programs all together. UMass moving up was a mistake on massive proportions. A lot of these schools need to think if they should be trying to compete in football or put their resources elsewhere.Well...for northern teams it does have some merit. I wonder if this becomes a trend?
Could look at UB.The Northeast is certainly not football country. We've seen Northeastern, BU, and Hofstra all elminate their programs all together. UMass moving up was a mistake on massive proportions. A lot of these schools need to think if they should be trying to compete in football or put their resources elsewhere.
Could look at UB.
Moved to d1, produced a potential hall of fame calibre linebacker. Potential. Now also has a solid MAC program thats building momentum into this season.
The NE isnt dead. Not yet I guess
One of the most under-discussed reasons for SU's revival in the late 80s and 90s was the lack of northeast competition. Pitt's program fell apart, BC didn't capitalize on Flutie then had a crippling scandal, Rutgers & Temple were jokes, and UConn, Buffalo & UMass didn't exist. We landed a lot of recruits who didn't have many other options.
Not under-discussed to this fan! We capitalized on that, and it was glorious. But then those programs decided they wanted to do more than just cash their checks.
West Virginia has always managed to stay fairly relevant through it all, even with their own bad hire.
The Northeast is certainly not football country. We've seen Northeastern, BU, and Hofstra all elminate their programs all together. UMass moving up was a mistake on massive proportions. A lot of these schools need to think if they should be trying to compete in football or put their resources elsewhere.
Primarily the scholarships. D-1AA teams can spread up to 65 scholarships over a maximum of 85 players, while D-1A teams can give out up to 85 scholarships, but all players on scholarship must be given a full scholarship, no partials allowed.Very true and that said, the northeast has a solid density of 1AA leagues. Not sure what exactly the economics are vs playing G5 football, but yes, far less investment and obviously far less $$$ coming in too.
Primarily the scholarships. D-1AA teams can spread up to 65 scholarships over a maximum of 85 players, while D-1A teams can give out up to 85 scholarships, but all players on scholarship must be given a full scholarship, no partials allowed.
UMass and UConn deserve each other.This is the best realignment scenario ever for Syracuse
The Great Big Group of Five Conference Realignment Auction: Mid-American Conference
This is the best realignment scenario ever for Syracuse
The Great Big Group of Five Conference Realignment Auction: Mid-American Conference