Cynical

Leech reminds me of McBride of the SCO Group vs. IBM. Lots of bluster and bluffing, lawsuits all around, and in the end, no real evidence.

First of all, the NCAA has absolutely no say in regards to post season DIV 1A football. The Bowls have existed for years/decades before the NCAA came into being. Secondly, the NCAA would absolutely love to be able to get their hands on Div 1A posts season college football. The NCAA was the driving force behind getting the US govt (Congress) to investigate the BCS and college football. IMHO, the god damn NCAA need to keep their fingers off Div 1A football post season play, and for that matter, should be removed from controlling any post season play in any sport at any level. Actually, most big school football programs generate excess cash for the school. It is that excess cash that is used to help fund other programs. No it would not. There are 11 conferences in Div 1A football, plus a handful of independents. No matter how you slice and dice it, 11+ does not divide by 2 cleanly. As long as humans still control some aspect of the selection process, there will always be issues and controversies. Wow. Okay, so the guy is under-HYPED. How does that translate into being under-RATED, especially when it was already pointed out, the QB is a Heisman candidate? And why does the #4 and #3 seeds have "legitimate claim" on the national championship, but #5 and below do not?

Interesting. Didn't realize BSU wanted a home - home series, especially when they have stated, in public, they are willing to travel to opponents field to play a single game, but they can't do that, because "nobody will schedule them". Since you brought up Nebraska, Nebraska was willing to do a home-home series (1-1 as you call it), but BSU's refusal to compromise on their $1M demand to play a game away from their home field essentially killed any deal Nebraska tried to put forth. BSU supporters need to realize BSU is going to struggle to find big schools willing to play them at BSU. And no, it's not because other schools are afraid of them, it has to do with another problem. More precisely, 35,000 smaller problems. 35,000 - that's the size of the stadium at BSU. When the big schools agree to do an out of conference game, one of the major sticking points are tickets for the fan base. Alabama was paid $200K to travel to Duke, but they also received 6200 tickets. Alabama vs. Penn State home-home series - the away team will receive $200K and 5300 tickets. Do you honestly think BSU will cough up 6000 tickets to an opponent the larger more popular schools are going to demand?

Great idea. Except: - At present and last count, there are 110 schools that play Div 1A football. Your scenario allows 80 teams to compete for the big one, leaving 30 schools never getting the chance to play for the big game. So, how exactly did you "fix" the BCS problem? - Your scenario assumes a "status-quo" among the schools. If you think the outrage is bad regarding Boise State now, imagine if they were one of the 30 teams not allowed to play for the big game. The cries of injustice would make the ones we see now look weak. - How does a "non-playoff" team become one of the 80 "playoff schools"? Who gets to decide which team gets bumped out? - And yes, this is a serious question, how does this realignment impact college basket ball?

see: Boise State never contacted Alabama

Actually, that's a reason why you would want more mods. I frequent an Alabama board that is free, open to the public, and heavily moderated. Insults and discourse are not tolerated, even slightly. Yes, the mods can be heavy handed, but I can disagree with a poster and not worry about being called a 'moron', 'idiot', etc... because I do not agree with their opinion.

Not quite sure how Modrak, the VP of College Scouting, decides who gets to start. But thanks for the thread anyway.

Found a piece in that article I disagree with: Actually, as a Bills fan, unless he suddenly becomes better, I can only hope and pray Maybin would consider quitting his day job to pursue his "dream".

And what do you have to base your opinion on? Because it isn't facts. Went downhill so fast he went to the playoffs both years. How terrible. This is a joke right? Yeah, he's got that trophy, and he backed it up with 8 losing seasons. But feel free to keep clinging to that COTY award like it means something. But you are a fan of the Dick. Just like you are a fan of Edwards. Let me guess. Still not convinced Edwards is a lousy QB? There it is. The Jauron apologist in you just dying to get out. Yep, Jauron was "given" those players, like somehow he had no say in personnel decisions. The Dick spent 4 off seasons, and 3.5 years pounding into the head of every player on his teams that losing was acceptable. And you think the problem can be fixed in one off season. Now, that's hysterical.

I must be odd. I spent last year back in WNY, including all of the winter. Absolutely Loved Every Minute Of It. The snow, the cold, ... far more easier to tolerate than the insufferable heat and humidty of the SE during the summer. I can't sleep in on weekends because I have to get up early to do any outside chores so I can be back inside in the A/C before it gets "hot" outside (like 80 degrees at 10 AM is somehow "cool").

Hmmm ... Something about that outfit that just works ...

4 playoff appearances, with the last one making the AFC Championship game with an erratic QB named Plummer. I was all for Shanahan until I heard the reason he was let go in Denver was due to his ever increasing desire and demand the organization go out and sign every high priced FA. And isn't he one of the few coaches to have a winning record vs. BB and the Pats? If so, why in the world would we ever want that guy to be the HC of the Buffalo Bills? 15 years as HC, 10 playoff appearances, 9 division Champs, 2 SB appearances, 1 SB title. What an a**hole. Ok, you got me with this one.

To clarify/simplify: Pay by credit: vendor/retailer eats the transaction fee Pay by debit: bank/consumer eats the transaction fee That's why the cigar shop prefers you to pay by debit. He doesn't get charged the transaction fee.

Go back and re-read my first 2 posts. Ole Miss is coughing up 900k to play BSU in 2011. Bottom line. If BSU was serious about building the credibility of its football program, they would have figured out a way to play Nebraska. Maybe they couldn't have done it this year or even next year. But what's stopping BSU from scheduling the games 2-4 years, or longer, from now? And don't tell me schools don't do that. Bama was scheduled to play Georgia Tech in 2012 and 2013 (IIRC). This past summer, GT noticed they had a scheduling snafu, and asked Bama to put the games on hold. Bama agreed. Last week, it was announced the games were re-scheduled for 2019-2020. Yes, you read that right. Nine and ten years from now. I can give you more examples if you want.

Holy sh-mokes! A Jauron apologist! I thought you people crawled back under your rocks. Which team were you watching? It wasn't the Bills. I was saying it back in 2006, and I still say it today: History will prove Dick Jauron is/was one of the worst head coaches ever in the history of the franchise. Jauron was a Hank Bullough prodigy. The only difference between Bullough and Jauron was the players hated Bullough and used to purposely throw games in an effort to get him fired.

Michigan vs. Bama now confirmed. My link "Michigan will face Alabama on Sept. 1, 2012 in the annual Cowboys Stadium Showcase." In other news, Saban has now confirmed Bama will be back in Atlanta to open the 2013 season, opponent TBD. How about it Boise State. You wanted to play with the big boys.

Why should it? 4 years of "It's hard to win in the NFL" attitude will do that. Jauron fostered an atmosphere where losing was not only tolerated, it was acceptable. Gailey has his hands full. It took 4 years to get to this situation. It will not be cured in one off season, and a handful of games.

WTf is it with bandwagon people posting they are leaving. You want to leave, then leave. Posting does what? Make you feel better? Are you looking for sympathy? That would be pathetic.

I call hogwash on your entire argument. All I keep hearing on the main board is how the NFL is a passing league, and the spread option will revolutionize the game if only some HC will have the balls to implement it. Funny how the more things change, the more they stay the same. Play stifling D, win games. Who would have thunk it.

Sorry. Got caught up in other things. There was a reason for this question. A bit of background: After the Bama - Duke game, some Duke fans came on a Bama board I like to frequent and posted the congratulatory how great the team was, and how wonderful Bama fans were, etc., etc., etc.. One of them posted the question: Do you think the Bama AD would consider doing a home - home series for the BB teams? That question kind of stuck with me. Then I heard about Ole Miss hooking up with BSU to do a game for 2011. When Bama's AD was asked to give an opinion, he replied something along the lines of "Boise State has never contacted the University of Alabama". That's when the 'package' thought popped into my head. Would an AD be willing to 'sacrifice' one sports team to promote another? My opinion, I am pretty much all for it. So what if my BB team gets slaughtered. The other AD is expecting his football team to get destroyed. In the end, both schools can look forward to hosting a "premier" team in their own venue, and the revenue it would generate. If Boise St was truly serious about building their football program, what's stopping them from calling on schools like Kansas, Duke, Louisville, Kentucky, etc.... and offering up a similar type of package deal? At the same time, I wonder how Boise St would answer if Kansas, Duke, etc. came calling.

Hear, hear. Four years of "Its hard to win in the NFL" being backed up by no accountability for poor play left the team in a situation far worse than it appears. I'll give Donte credit for trying to be a leader. If he was true leader, he would seek out those players who share the same mindset he does, kick the coaching staff out of the locker room, close the doors and let the other players have it. The reality may be those type of players that give a crap about wins/losses are a minority on the team. If so, the only way out of that mess is a major purge. That might mean a good player or two is shown the door.

Interesting. Before the season started, you couldn't wait to see Edwards and Spiller in action. They were going to rip it up. And now you're being critical of Spiller's selection? Whether or not Edwards makes the Jags any better remains to be seen. But there is no doubt benching Edwards made the Bills better. And? What's your point? Dog, you are too rich for words at times. Dog, prior to 2009 season: Owens and Edwards. Great combo. Owens will see Trent as a true leader. Dog, after 2009 season: Owens is a cancer. Can't catch a ball. Get rid of him. Dog, during 2010 season: Bills management sucks. They shipped out Owens. All I can say is WOW. (1) Prior to the season, you were convinced Chan was going to resurrect Edwards career. Edwards problems were all due to the previous regime and the poor coaching. Now, you're being critical because they didn't draft a QB for the future. (2) Sorry, but this statement is incorrect. Schobel retired. Schobel didn't want to make the decision, so he forced the Bills to make the decision for him. The only dose of reality is how fast you changed your tune regarding the Bills management as soon as they benched and released your hero Trent.

Why didn't the store manager do it? An hour?! The manager couldn't find a bucket and fill it with water during that time? IDK, if I am truly offended by someone having sex on my property, I think I could find something that would convince the couple to stop. I bet shoving a broom handle up a certain orifice would have grabbed their attention.

Can't vouch for now, but I do know those medallions/stickers used to work, at least in WNY during the 90's. Friend used to donate to the Buffalo PAL and some other local police organizations. He would get a couple of stickers from each organization. He would keep one, and pass the other ones out. Got out of at least 4-5 tickets.

Wait till he plays a game or two.