For NonAQ teams, it is all about winning nonconference BCS games. Running the table in Nbe or CUSA is irrelevant without nonconference BCS victories.

To say the same thing but in a different way, win those prestigous Nonconference BCS games and conference affiliation doesn't matter. For example, both Boise State and TCU established and built their football programs in the WAC.

That's honestly surprising to me. I thought they would have trouble getting big time home and homes in the future. Not sure what the hell FSU was thinking, that's a no win for them.

Boise like it or not is a name brand now, much like Gonzaga in basketball.

(03-05-2013 08:24 AM)stever20 Wrote:  Boise like it or not is a name brand now, much like Gonzaga in basketball.

Eh I still look at them like a small time gimmick team. They've had good teams and have been solid for a number of years but that game is not one I would be excited to see on my teams schedule.

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It's not just the Big East or C-USA who needs those big OOC wins while running the table...it's also the MWC. If it wasn't necessary, they would never try and schedule these match-ups.

Boise State is a current TV "darling". Those games will be national broadcasts and will be good showcases for ACC football west of the Eastern Time Zone, much like the Boise v. Va. Tech game several years ago.
The ACC teams will have to "step up" to enhance our image.

(03-05-2013 08:29 AM)OldGoldnBlue Wrote:  

(03-05-2013 08:24 AM)stever20 Wrote:  Boise like it or not is a name brand now, much like Gonzaga in basketball.

Eh I still look at them like a small time gimmick team. They've had good teams and have been solid for a number of years but that game is not one I would be excited to see on my teams schedule.

Boise State is more likely to get TV than Virginia and is sell out when they play on the road against schools struggling with attendance.

Whenever they came to a MAC stadium it was a special event. Boise State drew 26,000 at Bowling Green of all places, about double the normal attendance at BG.

Florida State may even think Boise can put butts in seats though a winnable opponent.

These games are schedule for '19 and '20, who knows how good Boise will even be 7 years down the road. FSU may have just scheduled a home and home with a dreadful MWC team.

Boise traveled better than any of the leaving CUSA teams in all honesty. They will be a good draw for FSU and UVA and yes all GO5 conferences are going to need to play a good OOC schedule to make waves at the end of the year.

(03-05-2013 08:24 AM)stever20 Wrote:  Boise like it or not is a name brand now, much like Gonzaga in basketball.

(03-05-2013 08:24 AM)stever20 Wrote:  Boise like it or not is a name brand now, much like Gonzaga in basketball.

Nothing says "brand name" like 13 straight flameouts in the NCAA Tournament.

(03-05-2013 08:29 AM)OldGoldnBlue Wrote:  

(03-05-2013 08:24 AM)stever20 Wrote:  Boise like it or not is a name brand now, much like Gonzaga in basketball.

Eh I still look at them like a small time gimmick team. They've had good teams and have been solid for a number of years but that game is not one I would be excited to see on my teams schedule.

You wouldn't want to see them on your teams schedule because they would kick your teams ass and make your fans burn couches (like they need an excuse to do that)

(03-05-2013 08:57 AM)XLance Wrote:  Boise State is a current TV "darling". Those games will be national broadcasts and will be good showcases for ACC football west of the Eastern Time Zone, much like the Boise v. Va. Tech game several years ago.
The ACC teams will have to "step up" to enhance our image.

Boise will have an ESPN deal so it will be easier to get home and home with these types of accounts.

(03-05-2013 10:09 AM)stever20 Wrote:  

(03-05-2013 08:29 AM)OldGoldnBlue Wrote:  

(03-05-2013 08:24 AM)stever20 Wrote:  Boise like it or not is a name brand now, much like Gonzaga in basketball.

Eh I still look at them like a small time gimmick team. They've had good teams and have been solid for a number of years but that game is not one I would be excited to see on my teams schedule.

You wouldn't want to see them on your teams schedule because they would kick your teams ass and make your fans burn couches (like they need an excuse to do that)

Couches are only burned for:

1. Big Wins
2. Big Losses
3. Killing Terrorists


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(03-05-2013 10:09 AM)stever20 Wrote:  

(03-05-2013 08:29 AM)OldGoldnBlue Wrote:  

(03-05-2013 08:24 AM)stever20 Wrote:  Boise like it or not is a name brand now, much like Gonzaga in basketball.

Eh I still look at them like a small time gimmick team. They've had good teams and have been solid for a number of years but that game is not one I would be excited to see on my teams schedule.

You wouldn't want to see them on your teams schedule because they would kick your teams ass and make your fans burn couches (like they need an excuse to do that)

That was a little harsh. Most years I would not fear Boise State as Mountaineer fan. I'm sorry I don't respect WAC/MWC teams that play one game schedules.

(03-05-2013 10:23 AM)Sactowndog Wrote:  

(03-05-2013 08:57 AM)XLance Wrote:  Boise State is a current TV "darling". Those games will be national broadcasts and will be good showcases for ACC football west of the Eastern Time Zone, much like the Boise v. Va. Tech game several years ago.
The ACC teams will have to "step up" to enhance our image.

Boise will have an ESPN deal so it will be easier to get home and home with these types of accounts.

I also believe the the stadium expansion is playing a role in getting these teams to come to Boise. These games are still 5-7 years away and give more time for the stadium expansion to happen. You a bigger stadium to draw these types of teams to Boise. Stadium should get up to close to 40k by then.

(03-05-2013 09:56 AM)gocards#1 Wrote:  

(03-05-2013 08:24 AM)stever20 Wrote:  Boise like it or not is a name brand now, much like Gonzaga in basketball.

Nothing says "brand name" like 13 straight flameouts in the NCAA Tournament.

Yeah, they suck, they went to 13 straight tournaments without winning one. Unlike UofL who have won...how many tournaments in the last 13 years?

(03-05-2013 10:23 AM)Sactowndog Wrote:  

(03-05-2013 08:57 AM)XLance Wrote:  Boise State is a current TV "darling". Those games will be national broadcasts and will be good showcases for ACC football west of the Eastern Time Zone, much like the Boise v. Va. Tech game several years ago.
The ACC teams will have to "step up" to enhance our image.

Boise will have an ESPN deal so it will be easier to get home and home with these types of accounts.

Must be why Wyoming has home and home deals with Oregon, Missouri, and Washington State and have Hosted Texas, Nebraska, and Ole Miss in Laramie recently

(03-05-2013 09:56 AM)gocards#1 Wrote:  

(03-05-2013 08:24 AM)stever20 Wrote:  Boise like it or not is a name brand now, much like Gonzaga in basketball.

Nothing says "brand name" like 13 straight flameouts in the NCAA Tournament.

Gonzaga's current #1 ranking doesn't hurt.
Boise has been pretty good in the BCS era. They are tied with Penn St. and wedged right between Alabama and Auburn in the #17 slot for most AP Poll appearances over the last 15 years.