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Post by purpleandgold16 on Sept 24, 2013 10:51:45 GMT -5
Does anybody know Western's 2014 opponents?
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Post by sylvacat on Sept 24, 2013 15:49:02 GMT -5
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Post by CharlotteCat on Sept 24, 2013 18:44:27 GMT -5
I for one am tired of seeing top 25 FBS schools schedule FCS games, (Ohio State vs FAMU) This is mutually beneficial to both teams. The FBS team gets a home game, one they will probably win, and it will count for bowl eligibility (only 1 FCS game counts). The FCS team comes away with a guarantee, in some cases, more money than their team will make all season playing home games. In many cases, these $$$$ not only help fund football at the school, but the entire athletic buget and all those non-revenuse sports schools play, as well as title IX requirements. How so? and how do you suggest schools make up the revenue stream that you want to prohibit? Even if WCU had sell out crowds every home game, they'd still need a money game. If you recall our stadium only holds a little less than 14k. I realize the big payouts but this is not any fun for the players, on either side really If you in fact realize there is a revenue stream from these games that benefit the FCS school financially, you know the reason most FCS schools actively seek FBS games. The bigger the FBS opponent, the bigger the pay day. I'll also disagree with you on your prospective of it not being fun for the players. Most FCS players are glad to get the opportunity to play in these venues, like at Alabama, in front of all those fans, and there is always the chance of an upset. Just ask ASU and Michigan about that. |
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Post by wcudad2011 on Sept 24, 2013 18:59:52 GMT -5
Sylvacat,
I know the frustration about losing to D-1 but if I were a player I would want to know how I stack up against those types of players no matter what the outcome. I guess it is just my competitiveness. Money is the key. WCU needs to money for facilities, scholarships, shoes, warm-ups, etc. to get today's athletes to come to the school. Not a criticism just a fact.
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Post by catamountalum94 on Sept 24, 2013 21:39:23 GMT -5
I think its great for our players and alumni living in other states. Anything can happen, we could win a few!
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Post by purpleandgold16 on Sept 25, 2013 20:04:03 GMT -5
Money games helps Western keep their football program. Anyway, I also heard that UNC Charlotte was making the trip up to Cullowhee to play us in 2014.
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Post by purpleandgold16 on Sept 25, 2013 20:18:27 GMT -5
Money games helps Western keep their football program. Anyway, I also heard that UNC Charlotte was making the trip up to Cullowhee to play us in 2014.
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Post by sylvacat on Sept 26, 2013 7:05:46 GMT -5
I get all the points that have been made, I just dont see where these games are any fun, certainly I am not entertained by watching GA Tech roll Elon for 70 points with a non-stopp 4th quarter clock
I get the $$ side of it and yes upsets do happen I just find it akin to watching paint dry
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2013 9:00:26 GMT -5
I get all the points that have been made, I just dont see where these games are any fun, certainly I am not entertained by watching GA Tech roll Elon for 70 points with a non-stopp 4th quarter clock Since you're not entertained, lets just go ahead and ban FCS vs. FBS games, then see how many programs fold and watch the gap grow even further. |
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Post by sylvacat on Sept 26, 2013 9:08:37 GMT -5
Forgive me WCU72 for stating my opinion, sorry to do that on a public forum
Like I said, I understand why these games are played, nowhere does that say I have to like them. I am a small business owner so trust me, I understand revenue streams, cash flow and P&L reports
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