NCAA football, 2013-14

[MadBurgerMaker]

No bowl ban. 

[Berkut]

I initially told myself I wouldn't embarrass Berkut by posting this, but my self-discipline broke down. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RQZRpTvp-E8#!

I would say something, but

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[CountDeMoney]

Well, if anything, it's nice to know the Arizona staff has kicked what was left of their self-respect to the wind, to blow off into the distant sunset like so many tumbleweeds.

Oh, the days of Desert Swarm feel so long ago.

[sbr]

The "punishments" are pretty in line with what the consensus has been the last 6-8 months.  Everyone I have heard talk about it, from local people to National people interviewed locally all thought they would get a few scholarships lost but no bowl ban.  There were a few who thought that since this was the first real case with street agents/recruiting services that had gone before the Committee, the NCAA might throw the book at them to prove a point, but that was mostly just to try and force a second side to the story.

Relived that this is finally over (the light punishment defintely helps ), I can't believe it dragged on for 3 years or so.

[Berkut]

The important thing to note is that it shows that Chip Kelly is in fact the giant cheater that everyone thought he was, putting an indelible taint on the "accomplishments" of Oregon football over the last decade or so.

[Berkut]

Well, if anything, it's nice to know the Arizona staff has kicked what was left of their self-respect to the wind, to blow off into the distant sunset like so many tumbleweeds.

Oh, the days of Desert Swarm feel so long ago.

I don't care what they do, as long as they start winning.

And Desert Swam? Christ, I would be happy with a defense that isn't completely terrible.

I am not sure the 335 is ever going to work in the Pac-12 though.

[sbr]

Another thing I meant to post the other day, the Pac-12 has re-upped some of their Bowl tie-ins.  Nothing changes as far as games go, but they are now locked in to playing the Big 10 in 3 of their Bowl games.

Rose Bowl: Pac-12 #1 v Big 10 #1
Holiday Bowl: Pac12 #3 v Big 10 team
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl (:bleeding): Pac-12 #4 v Big 10 team.

I don't think the second two are the 3 &4 teams in the Big 10 but I'm not 100% sure. 

On one hand I like it, it will really create a nice rivalry between the 2 leagues.  On the other hand constantly being the shit out of the Big 10 isn't going to do much for the Pac-12's reputation, everyone already knows they are the better league.  I would like to see the opportunity to match-up against the SEC be a little easier to happen somewhere outside of the new Playoff System.

[sbr]

The important thing to note is that it shows that Chip Kelly is in fact the giant cheater that everyone thought he was, putting an indelible taint on the "accomplishments" of Oregon football over the last decade or so.

Kelly was only Head Coach for 4 years, and was only with the program for 6 total.  He must have some real talent to taint the Ducks all teh way from New Hampshire.

[Eddie Teach]

I initially told myself I wouldn't embarrass Berkut by posting this, but my self-discipline broke down. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RQZRpTvp-E8#!

I would say something, but

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Wonder how many cars they sold.

[Berkut]

The important thing to note is that it shows that Chip Kelly is in fact the giant cheater that everyone thought he was, putting an indelible taint on the "accomplishments" of Oregon football over the last decade or so.

Kelly was only Head Coach for 4 years, and was only with the program for 6 total.  He must have some real talent to taint the Ducks all teh way from New Hampshire.

He was obviously following in the footsteps of those who set the culture before him.

Hell, he was probably a saint before all the Nike money had its inevitable influence.

Just win!

[sbr]

Apparently Slaps on the Wrist around the world are offended at the comparison to what happened to the Ducks.  They would prefer a term like Tickle or Light Pet on the Wrist.

EDIT:  there is no talk.of a.defamation suit yet.

[PDH]

In 2017 Oregon is supposed to come to Laramie.  I will believe it when I see it.

[MadImmortalMan]

Another thing I meant to post the other day, the Pac-12 has re-upped some of their Bowl tie-ins.  Nothing changes as far as games go, but they are now locked in to playing the Big 10 in 3 of their Bowl games.

Rose Bowl: Pac-12 #1 v Big 10 #1
Holiday Bowl: Pac12 #3 v Big 10 team
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl (:bleeding): Pac-12 #4 v Big 10 team.

I don't think the second two are the 3 &4 teams in the Big 10 but I'm not 100% sure. 

On one hand I like it, it will really create a nice rivalry between the 2 leagues.  On the other hand constantly being the shit out of the Big 10 isn't going to do much for the Pac-12's reputation, everyone already knows they are the better league.  I would like to see the opportunity to match-up against the SEC be a little easier to happen somewhere outside of the new Playoff System.

How long does this agreement last?

[sbr]

Another thing I meant to post the other day, the Pac-12 has re-upped some of their Bowl tie-ins.  Nothing changes as far as games go, but they are now locked in to playing the Big 10 in 3 of their Bowl games.

Rose Bowl: Pac-12 #1 v Big 10 #1
Holiday Bowl: Pac12 #3 v Big 10 team
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl (:bleeding): Pac-12 #4 v Big 10 team.

I don't think the second two are the 3 &4 teams in the Big 10 but I'm not 100% sure. 

On one hand I like it, it will really create a nice rivalry between the 2 leagues.  On the other hand constantly being the shit out of the Big 10 isn't going to do much for the Pac-12's reputation, everyone already knows they are the better league.  I would like to see the opportunity to match-up against the SEC be a little easier to happen somewhere outside of the new Playoff System.

How long does this agreement last?

Looks like both are separate 6 year deals.

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/24/holiday-bowl-now-a-part-of-b1gs-postseason-slate-too/

http://btn.com/2013/06/24/big-ten-to-face-pac-12-in-kraft-fight-hunger-holiday-bowls/

[sbr]

In 2017 Oregon is supposed to come to Laramie.  I will believe it when I see it.

I hadn't seen that before.

College football schedules aren't exactly set in stone but hopefully the Ducks keep that date.