How about some meaningless OOC talk.

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012...aft-status

WV looks to be canceling it's 09/08/12 game @ FSU. So FSU would have a week 2 opening that they will be desperate to fill with a home game.

Would you guys rather see us at home playing FCS UT Martin or playing a likely highly ranked FSU team, likely on real national TV for a real paycheck?


The only realistic down side I can think of is that next year we could really use that FCS game for bowl eligibility.

Teams also reported to have a problem filling their schedules is Oklahoma (even if WV does join the B12).

I see opportunities for AD Compher to pull a quick one and get a Soldier Field game out of these with a likely 2-1 arrangement.

I would like to see the huskies play either of those teams. If it did happen, I doubt a 2 for 1 would happen.

(01-06-2012 04:42 PM)timxlydon Wrote:  I would like to see the huskies play either of those teams. If it did happen, I doubt a 2 for 1 would happen.

Even if we payed them the 1.5mil+ that Iowa is likely to receive?

My understanding is that you need 7 wins if you have a win against a FCS team. I would rather NEVER play a FCS team. The only time I think it is OK is when we play WIU, SIU, ISU or EIU. Your basically given those teams a shot - other than that it is brutal.

What ever happened with Memphis?

Did Compher move on that?

I want the Tigers.

(01-06-2012 05:38 PM)RedShark27 Wrote:  My understanding is that you need 7 wins if you have a win against a FCS team. I would rather NEVER play a FCS team. The only time I think it is OK is when we play WIU, SIU, ISU or EIU. Your basically given those teams a shot - other than that it is brutal.

:iagree:

No more FCS games. And only SIU, WIU, or EIU when ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to fill out the 12-game schedule if it proves to be really difficult one year to get that 12th game.

You can be 6-6 with a FCS win to get to a bowl game. Just can't have two FCS games count if it is on your schedule.

(01-06-2012 05:38 PM)RedShark27 Wrote:  My understanding is that you need 7 wins if you have a win against a FCS team. I would rather NEVER play a FCS team. The only time I think it is OK is when we play WIU, SIU, ISU or EIU. Your basically given those teams a shot - other than that it is brutal.

Really? I didn't know this. If so, why does the Illness play FCS teams? They played South Dakota State early in the season...they're in the MVC I think. Illness was bowl eligible with their 6 wins. Maybe I'm missing something....

Edit: there we go - answered by HuskiePride

(01-06-2012 05:43 PM)Howl-n-Prowl Wrote:  What ever happened with Memphis?

Did Compher move on that?

I want the Tigers.

I think it will happen for 2014 & 2016.

I would rather we play @ Memphis on Labor Day weekend so I can go. I am in Southern Illinois that weekend anyways and that would be the only way I could go to a Huskie game.

Our 2012 schedule is already filled. Besides, we already have two BCS teams on the 2012 schedule.

(01-06-2012 06:05 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  You can be 6-6 with a FCS win to get to a bowl game. Just can't have two FCS games count if it is on your schedule.

Right. Arizona State went 6-6 last year with 2 FCS wins (1 of which was an emergency reschedule of a game somebody backed out of) and they unsuccessfully petitioned to be deemed bowl-eligible.

(01-06-2012 08:07 PM)epasnoopy Wrote:  Our 2012 schedule is already filled. Besides, we already have two BCS teams on the 2012 schedule.

This would involve NOT playing FCS UT Martin.

Also I know this will NOT happen. However, I know there are a handful of AQ programs that are in a BAD need of a home game this year and we could use it to our advantage to get a home game at HS, WF or SF.

See UIHuskie's post above for a good example of what AQ teams don't want to happen.



I am looking forward to the week 2 home opener then the week 4 Kansas game. Both of these games should have better attendance than any game this year.

MD is calling WD is Back. New name, same place. Look at the post about first win, congrats going by the name Macsparty. What next Barksdale come back? Or did he never leave?

Also, if the huskies played at FSU or Oklahoma and put up a tough game or win(unlikely), that could maybe help with recruiting in those areas. This could be a good idea that would pay off way more than playing UT Martin.

I'll take the W against UT Martin when we're already playing KU at home and Iowa at Solider Field.

(01-07-2012 05:24 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  I'll take the W against UT Martin when we're already playing KU at home and Iowa at Solider Field.

But taking the W against Memphis looks better and will be more satisfying.

(01-07-2012 05:38 PM)Howl-n-Prowl Wrote:  

(01-07-2012 05:24 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  I'll take the W against UT Martin when we're already playing KU at home and Iowa at Solider Field.

But taking the W against Memphis looks better and will be more satisfying.

Memphis just got a new AD and Coach. They could be much better after 2 seasons so I am not so sure this is a guaranteed W as it looked a few months ago.

(01-07-2012 11:39 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(01-07-2012 05:38 PM)Howl-n-Prowl Wrote:  

(01-07-2012 05:24 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  I'll take the W against UT Martin when we're already playing KU at home and Iowa at Solider Field.

But taking the W against Memphis looks better and will be more satisfying.

Memphis just got a new AD and Coach. They could be much better after 2 seasons so I am not so sure this is a guaranteed W as it looked a few months ago.

O ye of little faith.

I ment dropping the UT Martin game for traveling to FSU or OK. I like the way the schedule next year is set up and theres a good opportunity to get back into double digit wins with it.

(01-08-2012 09:00 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  I ment dropping the UT Martin game for traveling to FSU or OK. I like the way the schedule next year is set up and theres a good opportunity to get back into double digit wins with it.

Agreed.

After yesterdays performance by Lynch and Womble I like our 2012 schedule as is.