Non-Conference Scheduling rumors

[Flystripper]

What a silly argument. I don't want to play the bottom 1/3 of crappy leagues. I want to play an entire conference slate, the good and the bad.

Preach

[UtahJazzFan88]

I would be shocked if this game wasn't on NBCSN. It's the MWC's flagship channel.

Actually it's not anymore, CBS Sports Network is. CBS Sports (and Comcast before The Mtn. died) sold off games to NBCSN. Although the MWC is able to sell tier 2/3 games to other networks which could still be NBCSN, however BYU @ Nevada is probably a tier 1 game for CBSSN to choose.

The @Virgina game is probably on an ESPN network since it's opening weekend and not many other good games to choose from. Houston's game will also be on an ESPN network of some form now that they are in the Big East.

The Nevada series is a nice get for BYU though. They probably forked money out for the 2nd home game, but Nevada has had H-H agreements with PAC-12 schools like Cal.

[OSUCougar]

I can't wait to watch you polish the 5-7 turd next season. It will be the crowning jewel of your message board career.

So, will you come back and eat crow if BYU goes 8-4 or better next year?

[San Juan Sun]

So, will you come back and eat crow if BYU goes 8-4 or better next year?

Of course. I'll be thrilled.

[kccougar]

Great schedule. Strong home matchups, compelling roadtrips, good balance of games spread across the season, maybe a little light on November home games, but who wants to be at LES for a 9:00pm start in November anyway?

[byu71]

Excellent job Mr Holmoe. That is a schedule I think you could recruit with.

[Cougarmandias]

Impressive feats of scheduling.

This is the kind of work from Holmoe that could win me over to Independence. Way to go, Tom. Now its up to Bronco, Anae, and the boys to work some miracles on the field. I'll be rooting for them all the way.

[Blueintheface]

If I can stomach the losing next year while seeing progress I will at least remain optimistic that future prophet Bednar will not shut down the program. Nice scheduling Mr. Holmoe.

[Flystripper]

I should be clear (I think SJS feels the same but I don't want to speak for him)....The schedule next season is difficult, but a good one. It is slightly over-scheduled, but I will take over-scheduling versus the future and historical under-scheduling. However, I strongly feel that people are undervaluing what the MWC would provide - conference rivalries, conference championships and BCS access.

Obviously we all want the Big12 or Pac10, but that ain't happening anytime soon. IN the MWC BYU could schedule 3-4 quality OOC games every year and then play a regular season that actually means something from a regional rivalry and conference championship perspective. To me this option is much more compelling than playing an independent schedule and yes even good independent schedule like we will have next year.

The TV deal in the MWC is not as good as the TV deal for independence (given the concessions that BSU received I do think it could be close) but as a fan I don't care about the $$. I don't sit on my couch or travel to games to watch stacks of money every Saturday.

[Jacob]

Awesome schedule. We may or may not win too many games, but, OTOH, we may win a lot.

Texas has been a paper Tiger the past 2 years.
We should be able to beat Boise and Utah and GT at home, or at least 2 of the three (Though we could lose 2). Virginia is winnable and we own Wisconsin's new coach. well, ok, maybe not.

I need to buy season tickets for the first time since I was a student. What is the best way to buy season tickets? I want good seats.

[Blueintheface]

Awesome schedule. We may or may not win too many games, but, OTOH, we may win a lot.

Texas has been a paper Tiger the past 2 years.
e should be able to beat Boise and Utah and GT at home, or at least 2 of the three (Though we could lose 2). Virginia is winnable and we own Wisconsin's new coach. well, ok, maybe not.

I need to buy season tickets for the first time since I was a student. What is the best way to buy season tickets? I want good seats.

I should be able to say no to seconds but I usually don't.

[byu71]

I should be able to say no to seconds but I usually don't.

It might be really hard to get good seats this year. The demand from the "friends of BYU" for themselves, friends and family could be very high.

[dabrockster]

Nice schedule.. I can't complain at all. Way to go TH..

[Indy Coug]

There was no "m'eh" option:

http://polldaddy.com/poll/6861277/?v...ults&msg=voted

[RC Vikings]

Enjoy it this year because the following years don't look as promising.