Recent content by MGGopher

I really like that “NIT” idea. You could even use some of the existing bowls to host those — which would make them even more interesting IMO.

Funny part about that is I guarantee at least 2 of those SEC teams will be ranked at some point — and then go on to finish sub .500 in conference. Every year, man.

Michigan needs a “fixer”, you say? I happen to know of one…

This isn’t talked about enough IMO. When KC left, PJ clearly made a decision to transition the offense to a more pro-style attack that relies on less RPO, more adjustments at the line, more “West coast” type passing concepts, etc. Has it been awesome? No, unequivocally it has not. But they’ve...

Pretty much, yes. PE gives you a bunch of money now in return for the promise of more money later (collected over time, of course). You don't produce enough money on the schedule they want? Well, that's when the fun stats! They start tinkering with your operation to make it more profitable.

I’m warming up on the game after reading more about all these teams declining bids. PJ cares about bowl games and will have the team ready. UNM is a pretty good squad who will probably treat the game like a big deal and be motivated. No clue where either team will be in terms of portal...

PE dictating college athletics decisions? Oh good lord. Get ready to welcome your favorite low-cost airline carrier policies to a stadium near you lol. Also, we laughed about it in another thread, but it’s only a matter of time before the Saudis buy a team — or conference.

You know what might be WAY more fun than random bowl games and likely draw even more eyeballs on TV? Conference crossover games. After the playoff bids are announced, go down the list of teams and match them up by order of conference finish until you run out of .500 teams. SEC vs. B1G, ACC...

Yup. Very good opponent from the G5, almost zero national interest/brand recognition, passed over by a Nebraska team with a worse conference record and H2H domination. Detroit was the worst case scenario for MN, but this is a very close second.

“Generational opportunity” to buy as much talent as they wanted. Who’s “they”? Billionaires at TTU who were already giving (but presumably legally) vs. ???

Very tough to choose down at the bottom of this bracket, but I think Notre Dame would beat Alabama. I actually think Texas would beat them on a neutral field as well. Perhaps not BYU…although I think they had a better season on the whole. So yeah, make of that what you will lol.

Yup, this is how I feel. Let’s admit that if logic and “fairness” were applied to bowl placements, MN would be in Vegas or Nashville with a better conference record AND thorough H2H win over Nebraska. So if Coyle did indeed lobby this year for a placement other than Phoenix, MN got snubbed...

I agree that the games themselves aren’t that different, but I strongly disagree that it doesn’t matter. In terms of TV exposure, “brand” and quality of the opponent, and likelihood of fans traveling, Phoenix is FAR worse than Vegas or Nashville. Playing on 12/30 or NYE against Utah, LSU, or...

It’s only a matter of time. They’ve got F1, big time soccer, and a golf league, so it’s VERY likely they’ve already approached NCAA conferences. If that doesn’t get a foot in the door, they’ll go for an individual football or basketball program and throw a few hundred mill at it for naming...

Man do I love these cinematic recaps! Bumping this so others can savor it as well :-)