Hypothetical BYU scheduling as an independent

[SloanHater]

It's not that hard to find somewhere to watch the Rose Bowl.

I'm guessing most Ute fans will be watching it from the stands.

[ERCougar]

I think Dr. Hill has already thrown you guys a bone by saying he'd like to keep the rivalry going. Just accept it will be in September. It would be too hard to get excited for a BYU game with the Rose Bowl looming overhead.

It's not that hard to find somewhere to watch the Rose Bowl.

[SloanHater]

Ummm...a sold out stadium? Continuation of a rivalry? Something to play for once you lose relevance in your new conference?


I'm just glad you guys still hang out with us. And care so much about rumors about our future.

I think Dr. Hill has already thrown you guys a bone by saying he'd like to keep the rivalry going. Just accept it will be in September. It would be too hard to get excited for a BYU game with the Rose Bowl looming overhead.

[ERCougar]

Again, what does Utah have to gain by playing BYU in November? Nothing.

Ummm...a sold out stadium? Continuation of a rivalry? Something to play for once you lose relevance in your new conference?

I'm guessing the dollar figure would have to be pretty high for the Utes to agree to taking on a non-BCS school in November.

I'm just glad you guys still hang out with us. And care so much about rumors about our future.

[ERCougar]

Be careful what you wish for.

LOL...when I reread my post, I realized that mine was even worse.

[SloanHater]

lol, as we all know the SEC, Big 12 and ACC have made it a habit to schedule byes the week before the SEC championship game. Too bad 11 of the 12 SEC teams didn't succumb to this habit last year (however SEC powerhouse Vanderbilt was the lone SEC team that did listen to your sage scheduling advice).

Here's a sampling of games that will be taking place on November 27, 2010:

Georgia vs. Georgia Tech

USC vs. Notre Dame

Florida vs. Florida State

Why the hell are these teams doing this?

Again, what does Utah have to gain by playing BYU in November? Nothing.

I'm guessing the dollar figure would have to be pretty high for the Utes to agree to taking on a non-BCS school in November.

[Jarid in Cedar]

Be careful what you wish for.

[creekster]

Damn. i always miss the earthquakes. I was in my car about that time. I will ask Mrs. JIC if she felt anything.

Be careful what you wish for.

[Jarid in Cedar]

I'm surprised you could even type that with those trembling hands.

BTW, did you feel an earthquake this morning? I'm out of town but my wife said there was one just before 7.

Damn. i always miss the earthquakes. I was in my car about that time. I will ask Mrs. JIC if she felt anything.

[ERCougar]

No, seriously, you guys need to keep coming up with ideas like this one. Keep 'em coming.

I'm surprised you could even type that with those trembling hands.

BTW, did you feel an earthquake this morning? I'm out of town but my wife said there was one just before 7.

[ERCougar]

So I don't know enough about this stuff, but wouldn't a perfect slot for ND-BYU be championship week? Seems like ND would bite for that. Maybe you'd have issues with coverage. Maybe ESPN Thursday night before?

[statman]

He was trying to agree with you.

Yeah I caught that - after I posted it...

[creekster]

Umm - nope. Ga Tech played GA during Rivalry Week, the week before the ACC Chapionship. And Clemson Played SC.

Alabama played Auburn during Rivalry Week, the week before the SEC Championship . Florida played Florida State the same week.

Texas played A&M during Rivalry Week - the week before the Big 12 Championship game. Nebraska played Colorado that same week.

You're 0 for 3...

He was trying to agree with you.

[creekster]

Not when I hear about $50 million trucks being bought on a whims notice!

You certainly didnt read that here, at least not today. Try to pay attention if you want to saty in the conversation.

[statman]

lol, as we all know the SEC, Big 12 and ACC have made it a habit to schedule byes the week before the SEC championship game. Too bad 11 of the 12 SEC teams didn't succumb to this habit last year (however SEC powerhouse Vanderbilt was the lone SEC team that did listen to your sage scheduling advice).

Here's a sampling of games that will be taking place on November 27, 2010:

Georgia vs. Georgia Tech

USC vs. Notre Dame

Florida vs. Florida State

Why the hell are these teams doing this?

Umm - nope. Ga Tech played GA during Rivalry Week, the week before the ACC Chapionship. And Clemson Played SC.

Alabama played Auburn during Rivalry Week, the week before the SEC Championship . Florida played Florida State the same week.

Texas played A&M during Rivalry Week - the week before the Big 12 Championship game. Nebraska played Colorado that same week.

You're 0 for 3...

Sorry - Sloan is 0 for 3...

:-)