What Possible Big Ten Expansion Could Mean for BYU
I’m a Maryland native and huge BYU fan, so when the TV commentators mentioned Maryland and Rutgers possibly going to the Big Ten during the Cougar’s basketball game against Notre Dame, I was very surprised. After verifying that I did indeed hear correctly and there was some actual substance to the rumors, my first reaction was, [...]
Automatic or Opportunity: One Reason why BYU Independence is the Way to Go
The Big East is an interesting beast. When I first heard about the idea of Boise State going to the Big East, I was excited about the possibility of joining that league. However, as time and events have rolled on, I’ve become more and more convince that independence, for now at least, is where BYU [...]
Staying Independent Could Help BYU Cash Bigger Playoff Checks
How do you divide a possible $400 million in playoff cash among 129 FBS schools? As CBS Sports says, “not evenly.” That’s a huge understatement. While nothing has been finalized, the leading model seems to be to divide the spoils based on teams’ past performances. Translation: the oft-debated BCS rankings, dating back to year 1 [...]
Toxic Big East No Good for BYU even as Notre Dame Jumps Ship
It is rivalry week, which in the new world order of college football means realignment is once again the hot topic, both in the Beehive State and nationwide. Remember when the annual clash between BYU and Utah marked the climactic finale of a long and grueling season, where conference titles, BCS bowls, and the final [...]
BYU Turning Down the Big East Could be a Very Insightful Move
It appears the coming holiday is bringing more than just turkey, snow and Black Friday sales events—the madness of college football realignment can finally subside—if only for a while. With ESPN, the AP, and many others reporting the possibility of BYU to the Big East is over, many BYU fans are probably asking themselves why [...]
