(08-13-2016 09:07 AM)IHAVETRIED Wrote:  

(08-12-2016 09:29 AM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  

(08-12-2016 09:01 AM)Dasville Wrote:  A consideration for UofL that others may not have (at least for some years) is that, as part of our exit agreement, we are obligated to play some AAC teams for some amount of years. The implication could be that, with a 9 game ACC conference schedule, and ND, and uk, and the AAC obligation, we might decide to vote for the 8+2 model just for some flexibility. We already have Bama and Purdue and IU on the schedule in future years.

Pure speculation on my part but it seems like it is at least something to consider.

First time I've seen that... How many games against the AAC is UL required to play?

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This may have already been answered, but Louisville's contractual obligation with the AAC ends with this season's Houston game.

But, since Louisville joined the ACC, the only football game played against AAC teams is Houston last year - with a return trip this year. Not much...

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Regarding the Big Ten, they don't actually require any P5 games OOC. Oh they talk a good game, but a look at schedules of the weaker teams shows G5s being "counted" as P5s.

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(08-13-2016 07:26 PM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  Regarding the Big Ten, they don't actually require any P5 games OOC. Oh they talk a good game, but a look at schedules of the weaker teams shows G5s being "counted" as P5s.

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Ultimately, I think the FCS games are on notice that they will be banned in the future. Unless a 13th game or "exhibition" game are approved, the TV deals certainly favor the FBS schools, and the FCS games simply lack any TV luster.

(08-13-2016 07:45 PM)HtownOrange Wrote:  

(08-13-2016 07:26 PM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  Regarding the Big Ten, they don't actually require any P5 games OOC. Oh they talk a good game, but a look at schedules of the weaker teams shows G5s being "counted" as P5s.

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Ultimately, I think the FCS games are on notice that they will be banned in the future. Unless a 13th game or "exhibition" game are approved, the TV deals certainly favor the FBS schools, and the FCS games simply lack any TV luster.

If you look at GT future schedules they have left a hole for a FCS home game even in a 9 plus 1, So they will have ND, UGA in 2024 and will sign a FCS... IF we are at a 8plus 2 they will look for a G5 and FCS for 2022-2026 all while scheduling 2 non ACC P5 schools... Lets go ACC get on board, everyone wanted a TV network so put on the big boy pants and schedule 8 plus 2 non ACC P5s or 9 plus 1!!!

(08-13-2016 07:14 PM)HtownOrange Wrote:  The SEC plays 8 conference games. Expect ESPN to demand that they move to match the ACC agreement, whether 8+2 or 9+1. The purpose is the same as for the ACC, better conference network games. The SEC is noted for weak scheduling among several teams and this will become an issue if all other P5 conferences are at 9 conference games. Alternatively, as four schools from each conference already are tied to a game with each other, the remaining 10 could schedule games amongst themselves. Either way, ESPN benefits with more attractive games for their respective networks.

With the new ACC deal in place, it is easier for the demand to be placed on the ACC. Also, as SEC fans tend to be more loyal to their teams, the SECN may not be as able to force the issue unless all other conferences are at 9 conference games with the alternative of the ACC and SEC playing an inter-conference game annually.

I personally don't care whether the ACC goes with the 8+2 or 9+1, I see positive and negative consequences each way. I understand each team's (and fans') perspective and believe that the ADs will work out an agreement.

One other point to consider is that ESPN may be facilitating the ultimate goal of making an upper tier clear cut as many have suggested by virtually cutting off the G5 access to the P5. Already, the Div. 1AA (FCS) teams are limited to one game annually v. any Div 1A (FBS) team. Now the G5 will be relegated to the same status. The G5 could argue for the abolishment of the FCS to double their access to two games (the B1G is already on track to limit play to only FBS level teams.

I agree that ESPN will demand either 8+2 or 9+1 at the next SEC contract talks... The writing is on the wall...