BE football poll

[goodgreatgrand]

Since some of us were discussing (from a previous thread) what Tagliabue might do to be "proactive" when it comes to addressing the future of the conference, I thought I would insert a poll to get an understanding of what some of us think about BE fball.

Since fball drives revenue, what would make the BE product more palatable for football fans? If you dont watch now, why would you suddenly watch Memphis, ECU, UCF or some other 'mid-major' program if the conference were to expand? If a BE network was created, it really wouldnt matter, would it?

I left out 'I dont watch college football' as an option because you are obviously not part of the market (or viewership) that is trying to be sold on a product.

[Aughnanure]

Wow, what a limited choice of options. You do know that a lot of Marquette grads come from Big 12 country, as well as from California (thus the Pac 10).

Nonetheless, I think most MU grads watch and root for the college football team they grew up watching. It is pretty hard for me to care about Big East Football without having any kind of rooting interest, as well as the fact that the most western schools are Louisville and Cincinnati.

[jficke13]

add "none, college football is boring as hell"

[goodgreatgrand]

Ok....so I added more options and reset the poll. The point was really just to see what the turnout might be for the BE....not what the voting would be for the Pac10 or Big 12 or whatever....

And I get your point about rooting for schools (conferences) that you grew up watching. That, of course, is a big problem for a conference such as the BE that is constantly trying to change its image and marketability....

[MUUWUWM]

Should be on the Superbar.

[chapman]

I can muster the occassional Michigan game when they're not painful to watch but that's it. 

But as far as viewing/competition, something that always gets me is the Big East's scheduling.  Is it really the best idea to try to be different (and fit into the TV slot)?  They always seem to have a bunch of games on Thursday or Friday nights...perhaps just ESPN promotion affecting my perception, but the marquee matchups get this slot as well.  Is it helping or hurting to try to be different and scheduling conference games not on a Saturday?  It can't be good for attendance.  Maybe it helps the TV ratings to be the only game on the box, maybe they just got backed into it because nobody would air the game when the better football conferences have Saturday timeslots locked down all day. 

[augoman]

I have season tickets to Northwestern football, but only until MU brings it back.  Used to go to baaajr games but can no longer tolerate the rampant immaturity (especially as exhibited by the older alumni).  It is brought to Evanston every other year, but they usually leave in silence with long faces.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

saturdays in the fall are great for golfing and yardwork.

[MUfan12]

saturdays in the fall are great for golfing

This, and day drinking while watching the Premiership.

[MedicineHatSpanker]

You have forgotten about the proud Vanier and Hardy Cup rivalries. Over the years, the U Alberta Golden Bears, U Calgary Dinos, Simon Fraser Clan, and UBC Thunderbirds have slugged it out in a way Michigan - Ohio State could only dream.


http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Dinos+will+never+forget+when+runneth+over/3080159/story.html

[PBRme]

None of the above Pro Football only

[Skatastrophy]

College football is a waste of my time... much like this thread being on a basketball forum.

[GGGG]

I watch college football all the time.  I watch more of it than I do the NFL.

[Brewtown Andy]

I'll care about college football the second that the NCAA starts handing out a Division 1-A national championship.

[GGGG]

I'll care about college football the second that the NCAA starts handing out a Division 1-A national championship.

Which means you will never care about it because that will never happen.  Even a tournament of some sort will never fall under the oversight of the NCAA.

[thanooj]

i am a second generation MU grad.  I am from Des Moines, Ia and live in Milwaukee.  I watch big ten football.  I don't care about the BE football as much because it is hard to root for Cincy and Louisville.  I admit to rooting for the Big East more as an underdog in the BCS bowls kind of like Boise State.  However it is a simple fact that the Big Ten would take a back seat to the Big East if my alma mater fielded football team. 

[Benny B]

I'll care about college football the second that the NCAA starts handing out a Division 1-A national championship.

+1

Which means you will never care about it because that will never happen.  Even a tournament of some sort will never fall under the oversight of the NCAA.

+1,000,000  (Surprising how many people don't realize this.)

[tower912]

add "none, college football is boring as hell"

My vote is for this one.

[Sawsi]

I watch Big Ten Football.

Go Blue!

[brewcity77]

This, and day drinking while watching the Premiership.

Prefer the Championship over here (at least until Reading goes back up) but this, along with La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga are the real sports to watch on Saturdays

[LON]

saturdays in the fall are great for golfing.

This

[Husker4MU]

I can't believe all the college football hate.  It's the best sport going in the US.  It's fans are much more passionate than college basketball fans and the gluttony of games on a college football Saturday guarantees that you'll have several thrillers.  Add in the fact that one loss essentially ruins your team's chance at a national title and every week is an absolute nailbiter. 

As much as I love college hoops, you can't top the atmosphere of the big time college football game and I've been to the Final Four, multiple tournament sites, Rupp, Freedom Hall, Allen Fieldhouse, the Kohl Hole and many other venues.

[MUfan12]

I can't believe all the college football hate.  It's the best sport going in the US.  It's fans are much more passionate than college basketball fans and the gluttony of games on a college football Saturday guarantees that you'll have several thrillers.  Add in the fact that one loss essentially ruins your team's chance at a national title and every week is an absolute nailbiter. 

Might have something to do with the blind eye turned to corrupt programs, or maybe the fact that D1 football threatens to essentially kill off big time basketball at schools like Marquette.

I used to watch a lot of college football, but I've soured big time.

[reinko]

Might have something to do with the blind eye turned to corrupt programs, or maybe the fact that D1 football threatens to essentially kill off big time basketball at schools like Marquette.

I used to watch a lot of college football, but I've soured big time.

It's not like a perennial college football powerhouse has had 24 arrests of players since 2005...

Wait, my bad. 

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_uf/2009/06/janoris-jenkinscharge-misdemeanor-affray-and-resisting-arrest-without-violence-for-his-role-in-a-may-30-fight-outside-a-down.html

[chapman]

Your opinion...mine is something like:

I can't believe all the college football hate.  It's the best dumbest sport going in the US.  It's fans are much more passionate than drunk, obnoxcous, soon-to-be state school dropouts who tolerate corruption compared to college basketball fans and the gluttony of games on a college football Saturday guarantees that you'll have several thrillers you should be doing something productive before Sunday's NFL games start.  Add in the fact that one loss not being in one of four conferences, not having the media, coaches, other random "experts" and/or a computer liking you, or not being one of four undefeated teams selected for a two-team playoff essentially ruins your team's chance at a national title and every week is an absolute nailbiter lame, glorified exhibition. 

As much as I love college hoops, you can't top the atmosphere of the pointlessness of most big time college football games and I've been to Camp Randall and felt absolutely disgusting, like I hadn't showered in weeks. been to the Final Four, multiple tournament sites, Rupp, Freedom Hall, Allen Fieldhouse, the Kohl Hole and many other venues.