1-11 is a real possibility with them. They have Tulsa next week, who already has a P4 win over Oklahoma State (who beat media darling Oregon). A Tulsa win over an SEC and Big 12 team immediately puts them in the drivers seat for the G5 bid.
The Ole Miss defense is just not good.
Opponents (Louisville and Charlotte) have had ten second half drives on the Ole Miss defense. They have scored on nine. Ole Miss can't stop anyone. Chambliss is obviously talented and they have some weapons on offense, but that defense is going to give up...
It helps State because a Top 25 finish is essentially a playoff bid in this format. One playoff bid > 10 Dukes Mayo/Reliaquest/Gator Bowls in regards to financial benefit, exposure, etc.
No one cares about the bowl games anymore. Players have been opting out for years. Notre Dame turned down...
To me, the Arnett philosophy is like a QB getting yards by throwing to the check down receiver. Its not sexy, its not going to make Sportscenter, but you look up in the 4th quarter and you've held a team to under 20 points.
The D2 model just does not work in this new environment. The schools that are struggling heavily in the new higher ed reality are regional public schools and privates that are overloaded with debt - most of these schools are in Division II.
The smart ones like North Alabama, West Florida, West...
Think Auburn-Baylor in Atlanta or Ole Miss-Louisville in Nashville. Those type of games would be the Tier 2 bowl games that we have now. The low level bowls (Birmingham, Shreveport) would be gone. We played Oklahoma State in Houston one time in this type of matchup.
I think the New Years 6...
I would argue that doing it in Week 1 is way better than doing it in late December/early January
The 24-team playoff model (or 32 as QuaosarsKing argues) is best for MSU. We have a legit shot to be a playoff team most seasons. It will start spreading the talent out even more. During the 4-team...
This is a big no no. Arkansas fans are going after him. Hog fans are angry and this is their target today.
ETA: He is a Utah grad that works as Director of Marketing for Arkansas Athletics.
Have you seen the luxury apartment living in college towns? Its done some serious damage.
I have a friend who told me they are paying $1300/month for a condo in Starkville. Their part of a 3 BR that is $3900/month + utilities.
A bonus for the old timer Six Packers. If you were here, you know. One of the two best days in this board's history. I tried to make it say "Gayer than Us" but you know how PC AI is.