- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message

Illinois AD admits he's worried that schools like Illinois will get left behind
Posted on 6/24/24 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 6/24/24 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 6/24/24 at 2:02 pm to Bench McElroy
He should be.
Along with about 20 other current P5 schools.
Along with about 20 other current P5 schools.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 2:04 pm to Bench McElroy
Translation: We big mad we can't just show up and collect a big check anymore.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 2:04 pm to Bench McElroy
Which schools currently in P2 should be worried?
Bottom half of Big 10,State, South Carolina, Vandy, who else?
Bottom half of Big 10,State, South Carolina, Vandy, who else?
Posted on 6/24/24 at 2:08 pm to AUCE05
quote:
Translation: We big mad we can't just show up and collect a big check anymore.
College sports with like 40 schools is going to be so boring. Having 100-300+ participants depending on the sport is what separates it from college. It’s like soccer in Europe. There’s TONS of fanbases from tiny corners of the country playing the same sport.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 2:17 pm to jlovel7
quote:
College sports with like 40 schools is going to be so boring. Having 100-300+ participants depending on the sport is what separates it from college. It’s like soccer in Europe. There’s TONS of fanbases from tiny corners of the country playing the same sport.
One of the bigger advantages college football had was that on Saturday there were always games on CBS/ABC/FOX/6 ESPNs from 11am to pac 12 after dark.
All needed for that was basic cable. Now i fear we are drifting away from that.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 2:19 pm to Oilfieldbiology
Miss St would be the first to go in the SEC. Forever little bro in...MS...
Posted on 6/24/24 at 2:21 pm to Bench McElroy
Vanderbilt is barely surviving now. Barely
Posted on 6/24/24 at 2:21 pm to Oilfieldbiology
quote:
by Oilfieldbiology
Eat shite Frenchie
Posted on 6/24/24 at 2:31 pm to Dire Wolf
quote:
All needed for that was basic cable. Now i fear we are drifting away from that.
oh its gone

This post was edited on 6/24/24 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 6/24/24 at 2:33 pm to jlovel7
quote:
College sports with like 40 schools is going to be so boring. Having 100-300+ participants depending on the sport is what separates it from college. It’s like soccer in Europe. There’s TONS of fanbases from tiny corners of the country playing the same sport.
If anything, college football is moving towards an English soccer model, albeit with a playoff and without annual relegation. The power conferences have morphed into an oversized Premier League, with the G5 teams forming the Champions League, and the smaller teams filling out the lower level leagues.
Hell, if you think about it, the playoff spot reserved for the best G5 team is a form of promotion.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 2:51 pm to Bench McElroy
He should be. Once they sacrifice the FBS divisions and the G5 conferences, the only far left to trim will be these mid tier P5 conferences
Headed towards a 30-50 team league. Been headed that way since 2010, it’s like watching a slow car crash that no one in the car believes the crash is happening
Headed towards a 30-50 team league. Been headed that way since 2010, it’s like watching a slow car crash that no one in the car believes the crash is happening
Posted on 6/24/24 at 2:55 pm to Bench McElroy
Illinois has been playing football for 132 years.
They’ve managed to win more than seven games only fifteen times over that span, and nearly half of those seasons were over 100 years ago before the formation of the Big 10 Conference.
10 win seasons: 4 times
9 win seasons: 3 times
8 win seasons: 8 times
Illinois has a lot of history. They’ve won a couple of NCs, and and have produced legends like Dick Butkus, George Halas, Ray Nitschke, and Red Grange. However, it’s kind of pathetic that a prominent university in a large state has been average at best throughout its football history. They’re below .500 for their overall record, despite their successes in the distant past.
I hate to see schools like Illinois culled from the herd, but they only have themselves to blame, and that blame goes back generations.
They’ve managed to win more than seven games only fifteen times over that span, and nearly half of those seasons were over 100 years ago before the formation of the Big 10 Conference.
10 win seasons: 4 times
9 win seasons: 3 times
8 win seasons: 8 times
Illinois has a lot of history. They’ve won a couple of NCs, and and have produced legends like Dick Butkus, George Halas, Ray Nitschke, and Red Grange. However, it’s kind of pathetic that a prominent university in a large state has been average at best throughout its football history. They’re below .500 for their overall record, despite their successes in the distant past.
I hate to see schools like Illinois culled from the herd, but they only have themselves to blame, and that blame goes back generations.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 2:57 pm to Bench McElroy
Making hires like Lovie Smith and Bret Bielema Will do that
Posted on 6/24/24 at 3:13 pm to Bench McElroy
Super League is coming. Ohio State and Alabama will get tired of sharing money with also-rans.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 3:15 pm to Bench McElroy
He shouldn't be.
Major donors like shad Khan big school in state with a major city.
Their donors must not care, they have the money to be competitive in football and bball. And have a lot of talent in state for both. Sports
Major donors like shad Khan big school in state with a major city.
Their donors must not care, they have the money to be competitive in football and bball. And have a lot of talent in state for both. Sports
Posted on 6/24/24 at 3:22 pm to Bench McElroy
They’re in the Big Ten, they’re good
Posted on 6/24/24 at 3:25 pm to Bench McElroy
The only reason I think Ole Miss could possibly survive is because we have always been pretty good at playing politics within the conference. Having the Mannings as college football royalty is big too. Plus we have a pretty good national appeal with The Grove and Kiffin has done a good job bringing in even more attention.
That being said, if we got left out it wouldn’t shock me either
That being said, if we got left out it wouldn’t shock me either
This post was edited on 6/24/24 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 6/24/24 at 3:27 pm to chalmetteowl
quote:The next big step after the SEC and Big 10 finish expanding is cutting the dead weight. One or both of the conferences will drop someone in the next decade if this all continues. I don’t think the Big 10 or SEC plan on staying at 16-20+ teams forever
They’re in the Big Ten, they’re good
Popular
Back to top

16










