Non-Conference Scheduling rumors

[Color Me Badd Fan]

T Dogg Cougar called it in August.

http://www.cougarboard.com/board/mes...tml?id=7469858

So Hawaii, ND and Boise for at least 6 upcoming years. If the Big 12 expands to 10 with BYU and they continue with the 9 conference game lunacy then there's no room for Utah unless we drop one of these series.

[Jarid in Cedar]

So Hawaii, ND and Boise for at least 6 upcoming years. If the Big 12 expands to 10 with BYU and they continue with the 9 conference game lunacy then there's no room for Utah unless we drop one of these series.

Don't forget about Utah State.

[Omaha 680]

So Hawaii, ND and Boise for at least 6 upcoming years. If the Big 12 expands to 10 with BYU and they continue with the 9 conference game lunacy then there's no room for Utah unless we drop one of these series.

We can 13 games when we travel to Hawaii, right?

[Blueintheface]

I sm absolutely puzzled by this move.

[Color Me Badd Fan]

We can 13 games when we travel to Hawaii, right?

Yes, I think. But what about the years BYU plays Hawaii at home.

[creekster]

While your explanation is definitely possible, it would certainly be unwise for BYU to flex like that.

It might or might not be. Only the negotiators know for sure.

[creekster]

Given that BSU has not been linked to any realignment rumors, why would they agree to such an announcement?

They're not being pawns. They sign a conditional agreement Big deal. Its not like teams dont cancel contracts all the time.

[Jarid in Cedar]

They're not being pawns. They sign a conditional agreement Big deal. Its not like teams dont cancel contracts all the time.

True, and I agree that they are not being pawns. but when was the last time a 12 year contract was announced? Esp if it could be nixed in the next year or so?

[creekster]

True, and I agree that they are not being pawns. but when was the last time a 12 year contract was announced? Esp if it could be nixed in the next year or so?

I have o answer for this. Before I started hanging on every tier three utterance from Chip Brown this summer I didnt pay too much attention to this sort of thing.

[Jennerstein]

Perhaps this is all ESPN's doing. I don't know how the ESPN contract would be affected if BYU goes to the Big XII, but it feels to me like something that ESPN wanted to announce now. We know it's been in the works for a long time. Could be a way to drum up publicity for a Big XII announcement?

[myboynoah]

Here's what I'm thinking. Didn't we trade WashSt for GATech? Now confirming this commitment to BSU for several years. I suspect BYU is retrenching to scheduling in the region because it anticipates that the rigors of Big-12 scheduling will be an obvious drag on athletes' schedules and resources (the map shows we sit way out here away from everybody else). Also, best to secure soon-to-be non-conference games at places within the region to which fans can easily travel because the Big-12 schedule will probably not afford that opportunity to most fans.

But odd timing on the announcement.

[Portland Ute]

I suspect BYU is retrenching to scheduling in the region because it anticipates that the rigors of Big-12 scheduling will be an obvious drag on athletes' schedules and resources (the map shows we sit way out here away from everybody else). Also, best to secure soon-to-be non-conference games at places within the region to which fans can easily travel because the Big-12 schedule will probably not afford that opportunity to most fans.

Nothing like taking a break from the rigors of the Big12 schedule by playing Boise State every year out of conference.

OTOH, if Boise gets left out, perhaps Peterson walks and recruits start to see the writing on the wall. If Boise falls back to Fresno-like levels then this is a nice regional game for BYU.

[TripletDaddy]

Nothing like taking a break from the rigors of the Big12 schedule by playing Boise State every year out of conference.

OTOH, if Boise gets left out, perhaps Peterson walks and recruits start to see the writing on the wall. If Boise falls back to Fresno-like levels then this is a nice regional game for BYU.

that is what I was thinking. BYU in the big 12 and playing Boise, Utah, Notre Dame and Hawaii for the next 6-10 years? wtf?

[Portland Ute]

that is what I was thinking. BYU in the big 12 and playing Boise, Utah, Notre Dame and Hawaii for the next 6-10 years? wtf?

Don't worry. You have USU lined up for a while, too. That's a sure win for BYU.

[creekster]

that is what I was thinking. BYU in the big 12 and playing Boise, Utah, Notre Dame and Hawaii for the next 6-10 years? wtf?

If you are thinking the same thing as PU about BYU you should probably think again.