How to save college football... According to the WSJ

[Hilltop]

Of course!!! Why didn't any of us think of this!?! Seriously, I can't think of how their proposed new system would fix anything at all. All we need is a playoff...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 44398.html

[RE Tycoon]

Why are you complaining? We made it into the Southern Super Group. Therefore, we're in the money!

[ponyte]

The interesting thing is revenue as reported in the charts. If accurate, then SMU in a weak conference made about as much revenue as BSC schools Louisville, Cincinnati, Baylor and just a bit less than MWC BYU and PAC X+1 Stanford.

Imagine the revenue we could produce in a conference with more TV revenue and more exposure!

[huskerpony]

I am pretty sure we discussed this idea around the time Wazzu was put on the schedule.

Even though it might have hit us a couple of times, I think it would make for great tv, and a great addition to BCS bowl week. After the other BCS bowls, the days leading up to the national championship game would feature first the FCS championship game--winner moves up to FBS. Next night would be the Pillow Fight Bowl (sponsored by Charmin) in which the teams with the two worst records in FBS play--loser moves down to FCS.

[San Antonio Mustang]

I like this plan. It gives everyone a chance to work their way to the top. It would do wonders for our recruiting.

[ponyte]

The plan works great for professional sports. Recruiting would be a nightmare for both the schools and players. With such uncertainly, how do 17-18 year old non professional athletes without agents determine which school fits into their 4 year plans?

[HB Pony Dad]

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