2007 and beyond
We all know who Texas plays next year:
North Texas, Ohio State, Rice, Iowa State, Sam Houston State and then seven Big 12 games ... But look at Future Schedules. Nobody but Rice in non-conference, including three empty spots on the 2007 schedule and nobody in the following years. We know Texas wound up dropping Utah, or Utah dropped Texas. But is Texas going to get another strong team on their schedule or start making a habit of playing every bad team possible?
Link for future schdules:
http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=33&url_subchannel_id=& ;url_article_id=14&change_well_id=2
Who other top-tier teams are playing in years to come:
Oklahoma - Miami (2007, 09), Washington (2006, 08), Florida State (2010-11), Notre Dame (2013, 15), Tennessee (2014, 15), LSU (TBD)
Auburn - vs. West Virginia (2008, 2009)
Florida State - vs. Florida (2006 - 2014), Colorado (2007-08), Alabama (2007), Oklahoma (2010-11), West Virginia (2012-13)
LSU - vs. Va Tech (2007), Oklahoma (TBD)
Miami - vs. Texas A&M (2007-08), Ohio State (2010-11)
Notre Dame - http://www.nationalchamps.net/NCAA/future_schedules/notredame_future.htm
Ohio State - Washington (2007), USC (2008-09), Miami (2010-11)
Penn State - Notre Dame (2006-07), Syracuse (2008-09), Alabama (2010-11)
USC - Arkansas (2006), Nebraska (2007-08), Colorado St (2008), Ohio State (2008-09), Notre Dame (Every Year)
Schools like LSU, Georgia, Florida and most other top-tied teams have their schedules filled with middle-class teams already. So who does Texas pick up on future schedules? A dangerous passing team from the MAC? More crappy Sun Belt schools? More 1-AA teams?
Which games are going to get nationally televised for the exposure and which aren't? Actually, we already know that answer
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Texas and UCLA - 2010-11
Ohio State - 2006
UCLA - 2010-11
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/college/article_712639.php
Syracuse - TBA
http://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/weblog/
see the Jan 12th entry
by the other Andrew on Jan 16, 2006 7:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
But, thanks for pointing out on other websites, too, that Tex plays UCLA and the Orange. MackBrownFootball should update his site, then.
by FreedomDip on Jan 16, 2006 8:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You and I have gotten into it before re: skeds
The fact is that Texas schedules some absolute pansies, but they'll try to balance that with some big names as often as possible without hurting recruiting. But you know what, every other school does this, moreso now that the 12th game has been added.
For example, in 2007 your LSU plays Middle Tennessee St and Tulane. LSU playing TUlane is very similar to Texas playing Rice or SMU.
Everyone wants marquee games week after week, but you also have to schedule patsies. Thats just the way it is when theres no playoff at the end of the year.
by the other Andrew on Jan 16, 2006 9:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
DIdn't realize
Now, we all know that the big-time schools are going to play their fair share of pushovers outside of conference. Every school does it. Big schools want the warm-up easy home game while small schools want the fat payout to finance their athletic budget for an entire year.
And I agree: Rice = Tulane. Meaning Texas and LSU used to have good, healthy, competitive rivalries with their in-state foes before becoming completely dominant over them. And I don't think anyone has a problem with those kind of rivalries that still hold some fanfare within their respective states.
My main point, and take it however you want, is that other than Rice, Texas has NO teams listed on their non-conference schedule from 2007-09 before picking up the Bruins in 2010. Intersectional matchups between major conferences are fun. It's good to see at least one on a team's schedule other than every few years. I'd like to see Texas pick up another team from a major conference
by FreedomDip on Jan 16, 2006 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
my bad
I'm not standoffish or mad, just trying to prove you wrong. And that is the goal of Internet, isnt it?
If you want me to call you a name, I will. I'll even toss in a minor obscenity for free.
by the other Andrew on Jan 16, 2006 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WWE
But I get to put you through a table. Maybe we could have a ladder match. But watch out for sweet chin music and the ankle lock.
Sincerely
Rock bottom
by FreedomDip on Jan 16, 2006 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This bout is scheduled for one fall.
by Lincoln on Jan 16, 2006 10:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and my two cents.
by Lincoln on Jan 16, 2006 10:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
easy way to fix this....
The financial incentives will still be there, since good teams will demand a home and home, while patsies will gladly send their kids to be the Washington Generals for a day, so they can get their payday. But at least you could take away the perverse competitive incentives.
Top teams would be much more willing to schedule tougher opponents if they knew a loss wouldn't ruin their season. If they knew that they could still get into the dance, and they might be even more dangerous with tough games under their belts than a higher seed who hasn't faced such games. It's inconceivable to me that the college game refuses to improve itself in any meaningful way.
Not to beat a dead horse or anything......
by agent orange on Jan 16, 2006 11:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
beating a dead horse
by Lincoln on Jan 17, 2006 12:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't realize that
by Kool Hand on Jan 17, 2006 9:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

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