Hypothetical BYU scheduling as an independent

[Eddie]

Again, returning to the scheduling question, Boise couldn't schedule enough quality games to earn a shot at the BCS even when going undefeated. Thus the jump to the MWC to acquire quality conference games.

Boise didn't get in because Utah had the same record against better competition. TCU, BYU, and Utah won't all be playing each other in the MWC anymore. Boise could essentially determine that (outside of TCU) what is left of the MWC is no worse than what they have in the WAC. And that they would now have an even shot at a BCS game if they had an equal record to TCU.

On the other hand, they could also determine that they would be playing TCU every year to see who gets to go. I'm sure they were thinking that they would be playing BYU and TCU every year for this. As that changes, the MWC schedule loses some of its appeal.

[Flystripper]

And the year it went undefeated and didn't? BYU better start questing soon..

The year they didn't make it the BCS had 1 fewer bowls and the non BCS teams did not have the same guarantees in place.

[creekster]

Once again, why would Utah help BYU out by playing them in November? Assuming Utah goes undefeated through the Pac 12 schedule, why risk a loss and shot at a national title by playing BYU?

I know Dr. Hill is smart enough to recognize this as well.

Money, my boy, money.

[SloanHater]

Boise has played in 2 BCS games...

And the year it went undefeated and didn't? BYU better start questing soon..

[SloanHater]

Note to Livecoug and everyone else listing schedules:

Make an effort to put the games into a potential chronological order in order to prevent confusion.

These games would be played in September just like BYU's current games against BCS opponents.

The 4-6 WAC games will take place in October and November. A potential matchup with Notre Dame (easier said than done maybe) could take place at literally any time, but probably October or November. The game with Utah will likely remain in November.

People are overblowing the scheduling difficulties. If the 4-6 games are scheduled against WAC teams, then scheduling shouldn't be much more challenging then it was for the 6-7 seasons that the MWC was an eight team conference. I really don't view playing 4-6 WAC teams as worse than playing UNLV, Wyoming, SDSU, Colorado State and New Mexico every year. Obviously BYU probably thinks something similar.

Once again, why would Utah help BYU out by playing them in November? Assuming Utah goes undefeated through the Pac 12 schedule, why risk a loss and shot at a national title by playing BYU? Not to mention they will have a conference championship game to prepare for and thus would want a bye week.

I know Dr. Hill is smart enough to recognize this as well.

[Flystripper]

Again, returning to the scheduling question, Boise couldn't schedule enough quality games to earn a shot at the BCS even when going undefeated.

Boise has played in 2 BCS games...

[Color Me Badd Fan]

Why on earth would Okie STate, UCLA, BC and Purdue play us in November? Someone needs a better answer than ESPN.

Note to Livecoug and everyone else listing schedules:

Make an effort to put the games into a potential chronological order in order to prevent confusion.

These games would be played in September just like BYU's current games against BCS opponents.

The 4-6 WAC games will take place in October and November. A potential matchup with Notre Dame (easier said than done maybe) could take place at literally any time, but probably October or November. The game with Utah will likely remain in November.

People are overblowing the scheduling difficulties. If the 4-6 games are scheduled against WAC teams, then scheduling shouldn't be much more challenging then it was for the 6-7 seasons that the MWC was an eight team conference. I really don't view playing 4-6 WAC teams as worse than playing UNLV, Wyoming, SDSU, Colorado State and New Mexico every year. Obviously BYU probably thinks something similar.

[SloanHater]

According to the Trib article, BSU has the right to go back to the WAC without penalty. I wouldn't be too surprised if they did. Why go to the MWC? For a yearly game with TCU that could jeopardize an undefeated season? Doesn't make much sense...

Again, returning to the scheduling question, Boise couldn't schedule enough quality games to earn a shot at the BCS even when going undefeated. Thus the jump to the MWC to acquire quality conference games.

BYU is now in Boise's shoes. No one wants home and home deals with teams that offer little upside to rankings/national perception.

Why would BCS schools risk their shot at a national title/BCS game to play BYU?

[pellegrino]

I've asked this question a bunch and the answer appears to be, ESPN.

It looks like that just may be the answer

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=498&sid=12048937

I have personally examined communication from someone close to the BYU Athletics program who said BYU's football independence and future affiliation/coordination with ESPN are a "done deal." A source told me it was no coincidence that ESPN has been out in front of this story, citing early multiple sources online and even placing the story ahead of Brett Favre's impending return this morning on SportsCenter.

[statman]

How many undefeated seasons has it taken? If it's working so well, why the jump to the MWC?

According to the Trib article, BSU has the right to go back to the WAC without penalty. I wouldn't be too surprised if they did. Why go to the MWC? For a yearly game with TCU that could jeopardize an undefeated season? Doesn't make much sense...

[creekster]

Because, unlike BYU, they apparently realize the WAC sucks more than the MWC.

If this happens it will be interesting ot see what happense to the rest of the MWC. Maybe the WAC 16 returns, or their is some other realignemnt of those schools in some combination.

[SloanHater]

Because, unlike BYU, they apparently realize the WAC sucks more than the MWC.

Not only sucks, but lacks any credibility in anything. Wasn't that why BYU left the WAC in the first place?

[Indy Coug]

How many undefeated seasons has it taken? If it's working so well, why the jump to the MWC?

Because, unlike BYU, they apparently realize the WAC sucks more than the MWC.

[SloanHater]

umm - they've been in twice, have they not?

How many undefeated seasons has it taken? If it's working so well, why the jump to the MWC?

[statman]

So Boise is taking BYU's schedule and BYU is taking Boise's? How has that worked out for the Broncos to be included in the BCS?

umm - they've been in twice, have they not?