03-14-2007, 02:11 PM | #21 |
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well, first of all, I would argue that BYU is unique.
We are the only BCS-type program stuck in a mid-major conference. Hence, a different economic model applies to us. Meaning we don't have to be as successful as an independent to come out ahead. Navy was on CSTV all year. Goes to show that you don't need a conference to ink a deal that gets you more exposure than the MWC. I don't think this is as hard as you think it is. And I would argue that the first priority would be to get into a BCS conference. Even after going independent. And also, just the process of exploring it puts pressure on teh MWC and the MTN to do something right. |
03-14-2007, 02:13 PM | #22 |
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Penn State has a bigger fanbase than BYU does. Why did they eschew independence? You still haven't answered why independent teams have virtually ceased to exist.
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Do you think Penn State would have chose a mid-major over indepedence? Of course they would not have. Do you suggest differently? |
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03-14-2007, 02:15 PM | #24 |
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Again, another example of how an independent team of little stature can gets its own bowl deal:
http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/...053006aas.html |
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03-14-2007, 02:27 PM | #26 |
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According to Wiki, the payout for the Meineke Car Care Bowl was $750,000.
Las Vegas Bowl 950,000 Poinsettia 750,000 New Mexico Bowl 750,000 Armed Forces Bowl 600,000 This divided by 9 = 338,000 Meaning that Navy came out ahead of BYU last year. If you werent' so stubborn, Indy, you would be willing to at least explore the topic. But you have already shut down your mind. |
03-14-2007, 02:27 PM | #27 |
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actually, compared to the 4 bowls the MWC participated in last year, I think the Meineke bowl compares quite well.
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If you can put together some reasonable assumptions and projections, then I'll reconsider my position. See you soon. P.S. Please also consider the legal ramifications of BYU leaving the MWC conference as part of your analysis. Last edited by Indy Coug; 03-14-2007 at 02:48 PM. |
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03-14-2007, 02:50 PM | #29 |
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Jay has already started the process for me.
http://cougarguard.com/forum/showthr...ht=independent http://cougarguard.com/forum/showthr...ht=independent I want you to come up with a risk assessment of staying in the MWC. |
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