ODUalum78
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The Geography of Football
We have seen speculation that interest in football has moved south as it has waned in the northeast.
Now we are seeing the decline in the rust belt as well.
Quote:Two weeks into the season and the Big Ten already is eliminated from College Football Playoff consideration
http://www.freep.com/article/20140910/CO...o-Sun-Belt
This has major implications for the MAC, and bodes well for CUSA and the SBC.
(This post was last modified: 09-10-2014 07:39 AM by ODUalum78.)
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09-10-2014 07:35 AM |
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Digi368
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RE: The Geography of Football
The south loves football
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49RFootballNow
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RE: The Geography of Football
(09-10-2014 07:35 AM)ODUalum78 Wrote: This has major implications for the MAC, and bodes well for CUSA and the SBC.
I think this is a problem/benefit for the top Cartel schools since their fanbases are made up of a significant portion of Walmart fans. Most fans in the MAC, CUSA, SBC and even lower level Cartel schools are mostly graduates of those schools.
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Dudleytop
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RE: The Geography of Football
49R, you have just enlightened me. I thought only the kitty cats from Lex KY gained most of their fans from Walmart. But, upon further reflection, I am sure most of the P5 schools have the same attraction/recruitment strategy.
(09-10-2014 11:49 AM)49RFootballNow Wrote: (09-10-2014 07:35 AM)ODUalum78 Wrote: This has major implications for the MAC, and bodes well for CUSA and the SBC.
I think this is a problem/benefit for the top Cartel schools since their fanbases are made up of a significant portion of Walmart fans. Most fans in the MAC, CUSA, SBC and even lower level Cartel schools are mostly graduates of those schools.
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RougeDawg
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RE: The Geography of Football
(09-10-2014 04:23 PM)Dudleytop Wrote: 49R, you have just enlightened me. I thought only the kitty cats from Lex KY gained most of their fans from Walmart.
I estimate about 1 out of 5 people in Tiger Stadium actually went to LSU . . . those that actually graduated are much lower. Wal-Mart is the biggest bandwagon parts dealer in the country.
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49RFootballNow
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RE: The Geography of Football
(09-10-2014 04:23 PM)Dudleytop Wrote: 49R, you have just enlightened me. I thought only the kitty cats from Lex KY gained most of their fans from Walmart. But, upon further reflection, I am sure most of the P5 schools have the same attraction/recruitment strategy.
(09-10-2014 11:49 AM)49RFootballNow Wrote: (09-10-2014 07:35 AM)ODUalum78 Wrote: This has major implications for the MAC, and bodes well for CUSA and the SBC.
I think this is a problem/benefit for the top Cartel schools since their fanbases are made up of a significant portion of Walmart fans. Most fans in the MAC, CUSA, SBC and even lower level Cartel schools are mostly graduates of those schools.
You must not have even been in a store in North Carolina before, else you'd know this state is covered in a hell of power blue merchandise. South Carolina is the same, except its garnet everywhere (except the I-85 corridor where its orange and garnet together).
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Maryland Monarch
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RE: The Geography of Football
Other than the TV revenue, I wonder if Maryland is going to rue it's decision to join the BIG? The ACC is on the rise, while the BIG...Not so much.
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ODUalum78
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RE: The Geography of Football
(09-10-2014 05:18 PM)49RFootballNow Wrote: (09-10-2014 04:23 PM)Dudleytop Wrote: 49R, you have just enlightened me. I thought only the kitty cats from Lex KY gained most of their fans from Walmart. But, upon further reflection, I am sure most of the P5 schools have the same attraction/recruitment strategy.
(09-10-2014 11:49 AM)49RFootballNow Wrote: (09-10-2014 07:35 AM)ODUalum78 Wrote: This has major implications for the MAC, and bodes well for CUSA and the SBC.
I think this is a problem/benefit for the top Cartel schools since their fanbases are made up of a significant portion of Walmart fans. Most fans in the MAC, CUSA, SBC and even lower level Cartel schools are mostly graduates of those schools.
You must not have even been in a store in North Carolina before, else you'd know this state is covered in a hell of power blue merchandise. South Carolina is the same, except its garnet everywhere (except the I-85 corridor where its orange and garnet together).
Indeed.
As my signature implies; just about anywhere Virginia that college merchandise is sold, VT stuff is in abundance above all others.
I am very well pleased with the local support we are getting from the Norfolk community that otherwise has no ties to the University. I will be beyond thrilled if ODU ever approaches the level of popularity and recognition enjoyed by the Hokies.
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NorthTexan95
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RE: The Geography of Football
(09-10-2014 06:24 PM)Maryland Monarch Wrote: Other than the TV revenue, I wonder if Maryland is going to rue it's decision to join the BIG? The ACC is on the rise, while the BIG...Not so much.
Maryland will be happy unless the money dips.
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RE: The Geography of Football
(09-10-2014 08:50 PM)NorthTexan95 Wrote: (09-10-2014 06:24 PM)Maryland Monarch Wrote: Other than the TV revenue, I wonder if Maryland is going to rue it's decision to join the BIG? The ACC is on the rise, while the BIG...Not so much.
Maryland will be happy unless the money dips.
Maryland is not very happy, and they weren't when the decision was announced. The money will fall gradually but they'll notice it and be left on the short end of the stick.
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RE: The Geography of Football
(09-10-2014 04:23 PM)Dudleytop Wrote: 49R, you have just enlightened me. I thought only the kitty cats from Lex KY gained most of their fans from Walmart. But, upon further reflection, I am sure most of the P5 schools have the same attraction/recruitment strategy.
(09-10-2014 11:49 AM)49RFootballNow Wrote: (09-10-2014 07:35 AM)ODUalum78 Wrote: This has major implications for the MAC, and bodes well for CUSA and the SBC.
I think this is a problem/benefit for the top Cartel schools since their fanbases are made up of a significant portion of Walmart fans. Most fans in the MAC, CUSA, SBC and even lower level Cartel schools are mostly graduates of those schools.
UNC, NCSU, UVA, Pitt all come to mind.
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RE: The Geography of Football
(09-10-2014 06:24 PM)Maryland Monarch Wrote: Other than the TV revenue, I wonder if Maryland is going to rue it's decision to join the BIG? The ACC is on the rise, while the BIG...Not so much.
ACC on the rise? I see one really good team and a bunch of average to below average.
13 wins against FCS teams, 6 against FBS with home games being the differences between wins and losses against GSU and SDSU. Florida State is real good. The rest are average at best that will pad their win totals to get bowl eligible.
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MUHERD76
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Re: RE: The Geography of Football
(09-10-2014 06:24 PM)Maryland Monarch Wrote: Other than the TV revenue, I wonder if Maryland is going to rue it's decision to join the BIG? The ACC is on the rise, while the BIG...Not so much.
If I were Maryland, I would definitely stay in the ACC if allowed. Not only is football on equal footing, ACC basketball is the best there is.
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RE: The Geography of Football
(09-11-2014 08:35 AM)MUHERD76 Wrote: (09-10-2014 06:24 PM)Maryland Monarch Wrote: Other than the TV revenue, I wonder if Maryland is going to rue it's decision to join the BIG? The ACC is on the rise, while the BIG...Not so much.
If I were Maryland, I would definitely stay in the ACC if allowed. Not only is football on equal footing, ACC basketball is the best there is.
Nope. It's a done deal.Maryland is already in the BIG . They needed money NOW to save their sinking boat.
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RE: The Geography of Football
(09-10-2014 06:24 PM)Maryland Monarch Wrote: Other than the TV revenue, I wonder if Maryland is going to rue it's decision to join the BIG? The ACC is on the rise, while the BIG...Not so much.
Probably not. VA Tech and Louisville were both upset today.
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