Gene Smith saying B1G will not create conference schedules more than 1 year in advance

[PSUSignore]

Also considering 10 conference games and scrapping divisions. This would put the screws to ND, they wouldn't be able to schedule a lot of their traditional rivals. If there are no divisions and too many teams for round robin play this puts a lot of importance on getting the scheduling right, otherwise there's a lot of risk of a team that benefits from a weak schedule finishing in a position to compete for the conference title. Scheduling only one year at a time helps to mitigate this so it's not too surprising. I'm curious to see the impact on OOC schedules since any team with a pulse would require a home and home and there'd be very limited slots with this change. Also the big program desire to have 7 home games every year could be a problem.

 

[Woodpecker]

It will also reduce disruptions from conference expansion

 

[PSUJam]

Also considering 10 conference games and scrapping divisions. This would put the screws to ND, they wouldn't be able to schedule a lot of their traditional rivals. If there are no divisions and too many teams for round robin play this puts a lot of importance on getting the scheduling right, otherwise there's a lot of risk of a team that benefits from a weak schedule finishing in a position to compete for the conference title. Scheduling only one year at a time helps to mitigate this so it's not too surprising. I'm curious to see the impact on OOC schedules since any team with a pulse would require a home and home and there'd be very limited slots with this change. Also the big program desire to have 7 home games every year could be a problem.

This isn't the first time Gene spoke for the B1G. Can we assume he's running the show and Warren is the mouthpiece?

 

[VaDave4PSU]

"It's of the utmost importance that Penn State open conference play on the road through the remainder of the new contract."
-Gene Smith

 

[BobPSU92]

"It's of the utmost importance that Penn State open conference play on the road through the remainder of the new contract."
-Gene Smith

And beyond.

 

[Sunsox]

"It's of the utmost importance that Penn State open conference play on the road through the remainder of the new contract."
-Gene Smith

10 straight years up thru the 2025 season and 15 of 16 in the seasons going back to 2010. It is absolutely disgusting. Conversely in that same time span OSU will have 7 home games and 9 away games. Michigan 8 home games and 8 away games.

 

[ODShowtime]

This isn't the first time Gene spoke for the B1G. Can we assume he's running the show and Warren is the mouthpiece?

Yep. Gee what a surprise, who's running the show? Everything HAS to be just exactly perfectly fair... FOR OSU ONLY.

 

[ODShowtime]

10 straight years up thru the 2025 season and 15 of 16 in the seasons going back to 2010. It is absolutely disgusting. Conversely in that same time span OSU will have 7 home games and 9 away games. Michigan 8 home games and 8 away games.

And yet some here would call your post whining. I call it telling the truth.

 

[WSTLion87]

I hope this is a sign that those future B1G games scheduled with ND with be canceled. The B1G should boycott them for good. If they want to be independent let them play Liberty.

 

[psuro]

PSU to open each conference schedule in Los Angeles.

 

[psuro]

Also considering 10 conference games and scrapping divisions. This would put the screws to ND, they wouldn't be able to schedule a lot of their traditional rivals. If there are no divisions and too many teams for round robin play this puts a lot of importance on getting the scheduling right, otherwise there's a lot of risk of a team that benefits from a weak schedule finishing in a position to compete for the conference title. Scheduling only one year at a time helps to mitigate this so it's not too surprising. I'm curious to see the impact on OOC schedules since any team with a pulse would require a home and home and there'd be very limited slots with this change. Also the big program desire to have 7 home games every year could be a problem.

5 conf games at home and two non cons. So, good intersectional matchups will be done.

This is, assuming the 12 game regular season is kept in place. If the regular season is expanded, then that could bring in good intersectional games.

 

[PSUSignore]

5 conf games at home and two non cons. So, good intersectional matchups will be done.

This is, assuming the 12 game regular season is kept in place. If the regular season is expanded, then that could bring in good intersectional games.

Yes but that would basically eliminate all P5 nonconference matchups because they won't agree to only playing on the road. We'd be left with only the pay for play G5 and FCS opponents that take 500k-1M in lieu of a return home game.

 

[Woodpecker]

So, good intersectional matchups will be done.

Why? What teams will forego home-and-home matchups? It will only be lesser teams looking for paydays.

 

[LionsAndBears]

F--- Gene Smith and the S---hole he represents!

 

[BobPSU92]

10 straight years up thru the 2025 season and 15 of 16 in the seasons going back to 2010. It is absolutely disgusting. Conversely in that same time span OSU will have 7 home games and 9 away games. Michigan 8 home games and 8 away games.

I’m sure it’s all just a misunderstanding.

 

[PSU Mike]

"It's of the utmost importance that Penn State open conference play on the road through the remainder of the new contract."
-Gene Smith

Whenever I hear “It’s of utmost importance” I think of a great song with those lyrics …

 

[BW Lion]

This isn't the first time Gene spoke for the B1G. Can we assume he's running the show and Warren is the mouthpiece?

Bingo. Barry Alvarez has been usurped by Gene.

 

[psuro]

Yes but that would basically eliminate all P5 nonconference matchups because they won't agree to only playing on the road. We'd be left with only the pay for play G5 and FCS opponents that take 500k-1M in lieu of a return home game.

Yes, I know. See my post and this particular portion of it:

5 conf games at home and two non cons. So, good intersectional matchups will be done.

 

[Woodpecker]

Yes, I know. See my post and this particular portion of it:

5 conf games at home and two non cons. So, good intersectional matchups will be done.

Sorry, I misunderstood. I read "done" as meaning "performed" not, as I see now, as I think you intended as meaning "finished".

 

[psuro]

Sorry, I misunderstood. I read "done" as meaning "performed" not, as I see now, as I think you intended as meaning "finished".

 

[leinbacker]

This isn't the first time Gene spoke for the B1G. Can we assume he's running the show and Warren is the mouthpiece?

Did Gene replace Alvarez?

 

[ILLINOISLION]

Waiting for EQUALITY in scheduling …..like maybe The Ohio State and Michigan game being played in September.

Yeah. I know…..amazing what runs through an old fart’s brain at times.

I’m 72…..not happening in my lifetime.

 

[step.eng69]

Did Gene replace Alvarez?

Still jockeying for the leader of the B1G?