One degree in seven years. Wow, 3 grade level classes, did he show up for them. He's not exactly the model for student athletes. Or, are you saying there is no such thing anymore?
A 24-team CFP?
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Make it 134. Then every team has a chance. Oh, that's right, we already have that with 12.
Players are only required to take 6 credits.
He's only been in school for 6 years--why are you saying 7? Maybe you need to go back to school to learn to count? He also graduated in 4. He can take any kind of classes he wants now.
This is nothing new--it has always been this way. Including at Penn State. Urschel is the exception not the rule.
Who did you have for differential equations at PSU and what grade did you get. I got a B. I am certain I have more math skills than you or Beck. BTW: wtf is sports management?
And no, this is not how has always been. Being a college athlete used to mean something.
Graduate athletes are required to take 9 credit per semester. What courses was Beck taking and did he even go to class.
The undeniable fact is he is a professional and has been for a year.
If you have "more math skills" than Beck then why can't you count to 6 then? He's only been enrolled for 5.5 years and has a degree
Yes, this is how it's always been--most players didn't get a meaningful degree. This has been true since at least the 80s. Sport Management is no different than countless other degrees--let's start with Communications.
No, the NCAA requires 6 credits not 9 credit--Allar didn't take 3 classes this semester nor did a few others In fact, many Penn State players didn't take a single class that required them to attend a class. And, yes, it was reported that Beck passed all 3 classes he took in the fall.
It's pathetic you're attacking a kid with a degree when you don't understand NCAAA rules or what he actually did.
I'd also wager a ton of money you don't have more math skills than me since you think it's impressive you got a B in differential equations but...
The sec and b1g can’t agree on timing, but I’m sure it will happen. More cash money.
Imagine the dog crap that will make it to a 24-team field. For f*ck’s sake.
Big Ten, SEC still deadlocked on College Football Playoff format
College Football Playoff leaders held an annual business meeting Sunday but did not reach a resolution on a future format as a deadline looms Friday.www.espn.com
...but you never took differential equations and don't even know what it is. I never said my math skills are better than Becks (although I know they are), I said they were better than yours. Maybe you need some reading comprehension skills.
LOL you said "I am certain I have more math skills than you or Beck." Did you forget already?
I have it quoted in my reply so you can't even edit it.
Notice how you started attacking me because you were wrong about Beck--you failed just as miserably at that
Go to sleep, spend some time tomorrow on a rational, intelligent reply...or an apology.
Again, with the reading comprehension, you made the first attack (post #43). In addition, you responded to my initial post about something someone else posted. You chose to make one of your typical passive aggressive posts. Carry on.
Again, the first reading comprehension claim was false as you did say Beck and couldn't even remember that. Should have slept on it big guy
Couple things
1--no top 10 games still determine seeding--simply more games matter
2--networks are loving the ratings Please see College football is chaotic, messy — and more popular than ever - Yahoo Sports
seeding doesn't matter
Greg Sankey gave an interview yesterday discussing playoff expansion and said that they are already seeing a decline in interest/viewership with the 12 team playoff that needs to be dealt with before expanding.
The sport in general is going to see a decline in fan interest as fans tire of paying higher and higher prices for tickets, season ticket club fees, etc., etc., etc... to fund primadonna pro athletes (this will just get worse and worse as the professional environment hardens over time). In addition, the universe is going to massively shrink from 134 as these college athletic departments are going to blow-up in red ink as they attempt to keep up. You won't need a 24 team playoff for a Pro League that might only be a third bigger than that number when the dust finally settles on this out-of-control cluster-f.
The playoff TV ratings will ebb and flow depending on the specific teams involved. For example, a record number of people watched the Rose Bowl because one of the losingest teams in history was a favorite going up against Bama (that creates excitement in addition to a large Bama fanbase tuning in).
What you have to worry about in regards to TV ratings are the games that are perceived to be lopsided matchups and/or games involving teams with small fanbases. An expanded playoff only increases the chances of such games. Ratings are all about excitement among the general population. You need top teams playing each other, games involving large fanbases, or a good story (Indiana) if you want good ratings.
Seeding does matter once they stop making teams wait a month and it results in home field advantage
Read the article...Sankey is saying things to benefit his conference. It's not accurate.
If interest was declining networks wouldn't be pshging to expand.
The only issue right now if the gap between the end of the season and the start of the playoffs. That's easy to fix when you expand the playoff
Let's give each team two preseason games and then start a double elimination bracket in week three and include all FBS teams. Once teams are eliminated they can fill out a schedule with other eliminated teams. That way the season doesn't get too long and every game matter.
TIC
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Pretty sure the number of viewers for the playoffs and college football as a whole is increasing, not declining. I'm open to seeing data if you have it.
More games, larger population probably translates to larger absolute viewership. On a per/game basis hard to tell because Nielsen changed the way they count, capturing more viewers on non-linear platforms. Of the ten most watched games of all time, the most recent is 2008.
And now back to reality. I was serious. Lol.
Its not about if the 24th team can win a Natty. It's about giving upwards of 30-40 teams hope that if they continue to win in November, they have a shot at making the Playoff. That drives ticket sales and TV eyeballs. Colleges need to find additional revenue to pay their players now. A 24 team Playoff is one way to do that.The sec and b1g can’t agree on timing, but I’m sure it will happen. More cash money.
Imagine the dog crap that will make it to a 24-team field. For f*ck’s sake.
Big Ten, SEC still deadlocked on College Football Playoff format
College Football Playoff leaders held an annual business meeting Sunday but did not reach a resolution on a future format as a deadline looms Friday.