(10-31-2015 08:31 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  I don't see how this comment relates to Notre Dame - Temple.

Notre Dame is actually very fortunate to be playing Temple today; as Temple is an unbeaten and this helps their quest to get into the playoff (if they win)..

It was fortuitous scheduling for them.

"Throw a bone"? You are out of touch

Yes, throw a bone. You schedule with your own interest in mind, not trying to risk prestige in losing to a team you know you should beat. It's like fighting a girl (leave domestic violence out of this and focus on the point). You win and you're supposed to. You lose and you get laughed at and your reputation is shattered.

If I fight Layla Ali and lose, it's an embarrassment no matter what. Notre Dame scheduled this to promote their program, as is the case with many of their games like the Ireland game and playing Army in San Antonio.

(10-31-2015 02:45 PM)BigHouston Wrote:  

(10-31-2015 02:08 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  Regardless, if you're a coach at a program like Texas as Mack was, why would you schedule someone that could beat you and take respect from you? There are good reasons but for the most part it makes no sense. You schedule to preserve or enhance your status, not throw a bone unless you're really good friends with the schedule'e.

LOL

Are you a horn fan?!? b/c you sure sound like one.

Why, because I can be an impartial observer and not a blind homer? I've followed UH sports since Alvin Brooks was coaching Galen Robinson and Chuck Clements was the QB and Antowain Smith was the running back. I remember Kendrick Sanford (I hope that's spelled right), Gee Gervin, Dominic Smith, Oliver Lafayette (O-Show) and so many names I can't remember. I remember the Liberty Bowl against Donovan McNabb, the Cooged it moment against LSU in '96, the b-ball upset of #3 Memphis in '96, Clyde's "coaching" debut win against Texas, the heartbreaker in Miami in '06, need I go on? I'm a fan through and through, through thick and thin.

I can be impartial and a homer at varying times. Not that is makes me special or better or anything but why do you think I've been nominated to be a moderator?

(10-31-2015 07:37 AM)Chappy Wrote:  Well, since any team can beat any team on any given [Saturday], who do you schedule?

You know what I mean. Most prestigious programs don't schedule lose-lose games against teams that are a high risk to beat them but low reward for their reputation. You schedule a tomato can as best as you can 9/10.

(10-30-2015 09:26 PM)UHRedcat96 Wrote:  This was what Mack Brown said regarding Notre Dame playing Temple...
Something all of us knew (in Houston) regarding Mack Brown's scheduling philosophy. Good to know ND AD and coach have some balls.

At the time ND scheduled Temple, the ND AD viewed it as a recruiting showcase for Philly. Without any regard that it might be a competitive game. It was scheduled 5 years ago.

As I said, Jack Swarbrick wants ND to play in prime time in NFL stadiums, especially in the Northeast.

This game was perfect for those goals.

(10-31-2015 07:37 AM)Chappy Wrote:  

(10-31-2015 02:08 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  Regardless, if you're a coach at a program like Texas as Mack was, why would you schedule someone that could beat you and take respect from you? There are good reasons but for the most part it makes no sense. You schedule to preserve or enhance your status, not throw a bone unless you're really good friends with the schedule'e.

Well, since any team can beat any team on any given [Saturday], who do you schedule?

This is the first time Temple has been ranked since the 1970's. Notre Dame probably thought they were scheduling a cupcake when the game was set up.

Of course ND scheduled a cupcake when they scheduled temple and they half asse joined a cupcake comference to pants weak teams. They have no class. The wing flap taunting, Brian Kelly acting like s titty baby on the sidelines. Bunch of trashy drunk yankees waking up in their own urine and vomit this morning. No class.

(11-01-2015 10:39 AM)shere khan Wrote:  

(10-31-2015 07:37 AM)Chappy Wrote:  

(10-31-2015 02:08 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  Regardless, if you're a coach at a program like Texas as Mack was, why would you schedule someone that could beat you and take respect from you? There are good reasons but for the most part it makes no sense. You schedule to preserve or enhance your status, not throw a bone unless you're really good friends with the schedule'e.

Well, since any team can beat any team on any given [Saturday], who do you schedule?

This is the first time Temple has been ranked since the 1970's. Notre Dame probably thought they were scheduling a cupcake when the game was set up.

Of course ND scheduled a cupcake when they scheduled temple and they half asse joined a cupcake comference to pants weak teams. They have no class. The wing flap taunting, Brian Kelly acting like s titty baby on the sidelines. Bunch of trashy drunk yankees waking up in their own urine and vomit this morning. No class.

Pretty disappointed with Kellys game ending interview. He basically whined about his teams mistakes, and never once gave Temple any credit. Maybe Temples defense had something to do with your mistakes... you pompous ass.

(11-01-2015 10:39 AM)shere khan Wrote:  

(10-31-2015 07:37 AM)Chappy Wrote:  

(10-31-2015 02:08 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  Regardless, if you're a coach at a program like Texas as Mack was, why would you schedule someone that could beat you and take respect from you? There are good reasons but for the most part it makes no sense. You schedule to preserve or enhance your status, not throw a bone unless you're really good friends with the schedule'e.

Well, since any team can beat any team on any given [Saturday], who do you schedule?

This is the first time Temple has been ranked since the 1970's. Notre Dame probably thought they were scheduling a cupcake when the game was set up.

Of course ND scheduled a cupcake when they scheduled temple and they half asse joined a cupcake comference to pants weak teams. They have no class. The wing flap taunting, Brian Kelly acting like s titty baby on the sidelines. Bunch of trashy drunk yankees waking up in their own urine and vomit this morning. No class.

Nice post, *******.

ND's road trip to Philadelphia was a success. It’s helped to give Northeastern ND fans and college football fans in general the opportunity to see ND play in prime time, national TV.

This is ND's first year not having a Big Ten team on the schedule since 1915.

Playing Temple at Lincoln Financial was much better than going to West Lafayette to play Purdue for the 87th time, in my opinion.

Notre Dame traveling to Clemson, South Carolina reminded many southerners how big a Notre Dame matchup is. Clemson people called it their biggest game.

Coupled with the FSU game last year, ND showed how big a stage the Irish can Irish command. Next year's game at Austin, TX will be another high profile event in a football hotbed.

Playing Syracuse at the MetLife is huge for the NY fan base. Getting Navy to agree to playing 'home games' in Jacksonville next year and in San Diego in 2018 are good moves by Jack Swarbrick.

So was getting Navy to move its home game to Dublin, Ireland a couple of years ago.

A "home game" versus BC this year at Fenway Park is also a great move by Swarbrick.

Not everyone likes the Shamrock Series, but playing Army in the Alamodome next year enables ND to break up the schedule with an easier game but build the Texas following.

Every team needs to play a certain amount of non-Power 5 Conference opponents. But playing them in NFL stadiums (and similar sized venues) is a smart way to do so, I think.

In my view, ND's independence allows them (with seven games at their disposal) to get creative and schedule these types of games.

ND does an excellent job at making each game an event.

While Temple’s season has a lot to do with attracting Gameday, would it happen with many other opponents?

Staying Independent today is not easy. But games like last night’s strengthens Notre Dame’s hand. ND has to get creative and do a bit of "barnstorming" like it did in the Twenties.

It’s one thing to take the show on the road to Tallahassee, Clemson and Austin.

But when road trips to Temple command sellouts, ESPN game day and a prime-time national television audience your brand is strong and gives you clout at the negotiation table. In that sense this was a good week for Notre Dame.

Schedules are made years in advance. ND didn't schedule Temple in the hopes of a slugfest.

(11-01-2015 11:05 AM)ElectricCoogaloo Wrote:  Schedules are made years in advance. ND didn't schedule Temple in the hopes of a slugfest.

this.

(11-01-2015 10:50 AM)taximan1 Wrote:  

(11-01-2015 10:39 AM)shere khan Wrote:  

(10-31-2015 07:37 AM)Chappy Wrote:  

(10-31-2015 02:08 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  Regardless, if you're a coach at a program like Texas as Mack was, why would you schedule someone that could beat you and take respect from you? There are good reasons but for the most part it makes no sense. You schedule to preserve or enhance your status, not throw a bone unless you're really good friends with the schedule'e.

Well, since any team can beat any team on any given [Saturday], who do you schedule?

This is the first time Temple has been ranked since the 1970's. Notre Dame probably thought they were scheduling a cupcake when the game was set up.

Of course ND scheduled a cupcake when they scheduled temple and they half asse joined a cupcake comference to pants weak teams. They have no class. The wing flap taunting, Brian Kelly acting like s titty baby on the sidelines. Bunch of trashy drunk yankees waking up in their own urine and vomit this morning. No class.

Pretty disappointed with Kellys game ending interview. He basically whined about his teams mistakes, and never once gave Temple any credit. Maybe Temples defense had something to do with your mistakes... you pompous ass.

Seems to be the MO for a lot of P5 opponents who've been defeated or a have close call by a an American team. Hardly ever say their American opponent played a great game. Again it's that elitism thinking coaches aren't immune to it and its a show of low sportsmanship. Bye the way great game and contest of wills both by Temple and ND, good show.

He used to the claim the state championship at UNC. He dodged some very good ECU football teams.

Scheduling is something that the P5 conferences will continue control in order to keep all the money. So home and home schedules will become very rare.

Unless the playoff's are expanded to 8 teams there will be little hope for the AAC

(10-31-2015 02:08 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  Regardless, if you're a coach at a program like Texas as Mack was, why would you schedule someone that could beat you and take respect from you? There are good reasons but for the most part it makes no sense. You schedule to preserve or enhance your status, not throw a bone unless you're really good friends with the schedule'e.

You play them because they are a good team. Don't be a wuss. If you're team, in this case Texas, or Notre Dame and you are that good then you will beat teams.

Don't be afraid to schedule good teams non conference. Notre Dame would have lost no respect losing last night. Temple is a very good team.

Mack Browns philosophy is the reason we had the BCS and now the corrupt P5 system.

Settle it on the field and give every FBS team a shot at a level playing field.

(11-01-2015 11:01 AM)TerryD Wrote:  ND's road trip to Philadelphia was a success. It’s helped to give Northeastern ND fans and college football fans in general the opportunity to see ND play in prime time, national TV.

This is ND's first year not having a Big Ten team on the schedule since 1915.

Playing Temple at Lincoln Financial was much better than going to West Lafayette to play Purdue for the 87th time, in my opinion.

Notre Dame traveling to Clemson, South Carolina reminded many southerners how big a Notre Dame matchup is. Clemson people called it their biggest game.

Coupled with the FSU game last year, ND showed how big a stage the Irish can Irish command. Next year's game at Austin, TX will be another high profile event in a football hotbed.

Playing Syracuse at the MetLife is huge for the NY fan base. Getting Navy to agree to playing 'home games' in Jacksonville next year and in San Diego in 2018 are good moves by Jack Swarbrick.

So was getting Navy to move its home game to Dublin, Ireland a couple of years ago.

A "home game" versus BC this year at Fenway Park is also a great move by Swarbrick.

Not everyone likes the Shamrock Series, but playing Army in the Alamodome next year enables ND to break up the schedule with an easier game but build the Texas following.

Every team needs to play a certain amount of non-Power 5 Conference opponents. But playing them in NFL stadiums (and similar sized venues) is a smart way to do so, I think.

In my view, ND's independence allows them (with seven games at their disposal) to get creative and schedule these types of games.

ND does an excellent job at making each game an event.

While Temple’s season has a lot to do with attracting Gameday, would it happen with many other opponents?

Staying Independent today is not easy. But games like last night’s strengthens Notre Dame’s hand. ND has to get creative and do a bit of "barnstorming" like it did in the Twenties.

It’s one thing to take the show on the road to Tallahassee, Clemson and Austin.

But when road trips to Temple command sellouts, ESPN game day and a prime-time national television audience your brand is strong and gives you clout at the negotiation table. In that sense this was a good week for Notre Dame.

Gotta disagree with that last part. Given the relative lack of marquee games on Saturday's slate and that it was the only game with two ranked teams IIRC, any top ten team going there would have helped. Notre Dame enhanced it for certain but even Baylor or TCU and their small fanbases would have drawn ESPN's attention.

If you lose too often and miss bowl games, you could be out of a job. It's easy to say what you say as Joe Fan. It's the same reason coaches take chances on players like Sam Ukwauchu, the alleged Boise and Baylor rapist. Your job is to win and only a few schools legitimately honor the notion of fielding athletics for sportsmanship and as a minor ambassador to the school.