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Scheduling every OOC game with top 25 teams
Posted on 8/24/11 at 7:55 am
Posted on 8/24/11 at 7:55 am
I usually try to think outside the box or as creatively and constructive as possible when analyzing an idea i have.
Honestly, consider this idea even though it may sound absurd- if we (lsu football) took the initiative in begin playing or attempting to schedule top 25 ranked out of conference teams for every out of conference game. and i mean seriously analyzation. what do guys think the benefits would be. obviously, we all know the cons.
some ideas i have had to get the discussion going:
- [REVENUES/RECRUITING]LSU COULD become the most publicized team in all of college football creating more opportunity for higher revenues and/or creating another selling point for highly stouted RECRUITS
- TV exposure and all the perks that go along with this...
anyone else think this idea is completely absurd or the cons too far out weigh any benifits?
Honestly, consider this idea even though it may sound absurd- if we (lsu football) took the initiative in begin playing or attempting to schedule top 25 ranked out of conference teams for every out of conference game. and i mean seriously analyzation. what do guys think the benefits would be. obviously, we all know the cons.
some ideas i have had to get the discussion going:
- [REVENUES/RECRUITING]LSU COULD become the most publicized team in all of college football creating more opportunity for higher revenues and/or creating another selling point for highly stouted RECRUITS
- TV exposure and all the perks that go along with this...
anyone else think this idea is completely absurd or the cons too far out weigh any benifits?
This post was edited on 8/24/11 at 7:56 am
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Posted on 8/24/11 at 7:56 am to tycertd
I think it would be a pretty tough time on the team. Those cup cakes are the only games alot of players get into a game and I like to see some of the young guys a game or two.
Posted on 8/24/11 at 7:58 am to tycertd
No. Just no
Posted on 8/24/11 at 8:00 am to SouthOfSouth
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Those cup cakes are the only games alot of players get into a game and I like to see some of the young guys a game or two.
true
i didnt even consider this
i think it is important for the young talent on the team to get on the field to gain experience for subsequent years possibly as a starter.
but most players no matter the position must be sub'd here and there for breaks. these are oppt for the younger guys to get experience and significant experience at that right?
This post was edited on 8/24/11 at 8:02 am
Posted on 8/24/11 at 8:06 am to 7thWardTiger
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No. Just no
i thought this too when the idea first popped in my head. "of course this is a terrible idea- with the SEC schedule as it is, the season is tough enough." these were my initial thoughts but seriously after consideration, this could be possibly a good idea. i mean, what major college football program has adopted this idea?- None.
and that doesnt necissarily make it a terrible idea and one that wouldnt be a long term success for the program.
Posted on 8/24/11 at 8:06 am to tycertd
Our tough "Marquis" games are built into our schedule. I disagree with HAVING to schedule tough OOC teams.
Posted on 8/24/11 at 8:12 am to The Creaux
None of this will be happening next year I promise you that hahahaha, bout time we get cupcake OOC schedule!!
Posted on 8/24/11 at 8:24 am to tycertd
Sounds good in theory, but majority of schedule is put together up to 10 years in advance (with perennial top 25 teams) and teams that may have been strong when contract was signed (e.g. Washington, Arizona) were awful by the time we actually played them. Much easier to schedule weaker teams closer to actual date to fill in schedule as needed, vs marquee teams. However, ESPN has recently begun getting involved to put together the early season blockbuster match ups, but they usually only do this once or twice a year. Also, would be much more difficult to have 7 or 8 home games every year if we adopted your suggestion.
Posted on 8/24/11 at 8:37 am to tycertd
I would say the major pro is that all the players would get the rest of the year off after Thanksgiving and not have to play another game or practice until September of the next year. Lot more family time.
And a few years down the line more of our in top notch in-state high school kids would get to experience out of education.
\sarcasm
And a few years down the line more of our in top notch in-state high school kids would get to experience out of education.
\sarcasm
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