JabbaNoBargain

Realignment and coaching changes, layered together with the portal and NIL make it tough to form a judgement about a player’s character. Why would we expect stability with those four elements converging?

I’m confused what this even means. Unless the “investors” own TV stations, what is the ”investment”? Why would I invest in this, what’s the return? Does a pot of gold reward make people interested in watching San Jose State play Bowling Green? I’m certain there will be a new division and a separate playoff eventually, but to me this is just posturing. Elements of this really remind me of Beavis and the great bean counting victory. You just got a bunch of money…and you still don’t interest anyone.

The “time” has already passed. You’re going to the MWC no matter how much denial you are in.

If I need a QB and have the first pick, absolutely. QBs are always a crapshoot, but you have to take the chance. If it’s a bust you’ll still be crappy and high up in the next draft.

From what I've seen, their D will be about 5 steps back from last year and was only "eye-opening" because the offense is about 20 steps back. Perspective Beavis.

I agree no guarantees for the B12/ACC outside the champ, but I do think a second place team with 10 wins from those two would get the nod over Beavis. I think it’s also equally likely you slot in a 4th team from the SEC/B1G over a second from the B12/ACC My point really is that unless Beavis goes at least 11-1, they aren’t getting a whiff as an at large.

What Butch and Beavis don't seem to appreciate is that the national perception of the former PAC is not very good. These two more often than not, were at the butt(head) end of the PAC, but for some reason they really think this association still impresses anyone outside the pacific time zone…it does not and never did. Their clever “strategy” to wait things out the next two year is only going to introduce more competition if the ACC and B12 need to add teams. The more removed they become from actually playing in the P12, the more attractive other teams will start to become. If I’m the B12/ACC, and want to add a couple west coast teams, am I really not going for Fresno and SDSU? WTH do a couple of teams in Pullman and Corvallis bring to the table? They used to fail regularly in a P5 conference, therefore we must have them?

Not to mention, barring beating us, at 11-1 they will likely not be valued over the second team from the ACC and B12. Pretty basic math, a conservative 12-team field estimate by conference: B1G - 3 SEC - 3 B12 - 2 ACC - 2 ND - 1 G5 - 1 Total 12 That's 12 right there. They need a landmark win to get in. This is all a fun exercise in theory, and I've probably thought about it too much since I personally put their over/under win total at 7.5

There is one critical nuance that seems to be getting overlooked. They are only eligible for the at large portion as they are not part of a recognized conference. They get in line with the 4th place teams from the SEC etc. They probably need to beat us to have a prayer of getting in.

I wish Kenny well during his layover at ASU.

1. No rain 2. No rain Seriously though, QB play really is at the top of my list…but I won’t be watching in the rain 😂

Seems clear if they were ever legitimately wanting to rebuild the conference they should have done everything in their power to add members immediately. But no, that would have involved using their “league funds” to ya know…keep the league running. After 100 years of riding coat tails, it’s more clear than ever this was all a money grubbing scam to squeeze without contributing one last time. So again, enjoy your bean-counter victory, you’re still a group of 5.

I’m at the point with CU where I’m only slightly interested unless we’re getting something out of it. They’ve been losing some good ones and that quote seems familiar…somehow. 🤔 Still cracks me up when Prime told us he “keeps receipts” after we crushed their dreams. Big words considering we aren’t on the CU schedule for the foreseeable future.

Exactly how it is with the WNBA right now.

What if they keep receipts like Prime?

Couple highly rated players out of CU hit the wire this week at ILB and CB, might be worth a look.

Curious to see if he gets the OSU HB, would go a long ways towards not utilizing Cam Ward.

Hope so, was cool for about 1 season imo.

It’s a bit of a full circle, isn’t it? What/who is the NCAA? Are the power 4 kissing themselves goodbye? The NCAA isn’t an outside entity created by Congress, Microsoft, or some other body. Now if the P4 wanted to restructure and exclude the non-P4 from governance (full split), I could see that. The NCAA is the member institutions, there has to be some form of governance I would think. IMO Michigan/Harbaugh got off light…so far. There is still the matter of “sign stealer guy” and the FBI investigating Michigan for the last 6 months that has yet to hit. Jim skates off to his cool new NFL job after winning the title and leaves the mess behind.

I heard this afternoon the deceased was a homeless man that confronted the player with a weapon (hammer), the kid hit him with his car, possibly in self defense, fled home and called his coach, and that alcohol was involved. Still a lot to unpack.

Self-defense element, homeless guy with hammer killed…so I hear. Underage drinking doesn’t help. Really sucks all the way around.

Add that to the ledger. 😆 So Miami paid more to take him off our hands than one year of the alleged Apple deal? Nice one. What was our cut?

New running backs coach, I’d be surprised if there wasn’t a portal or two in and out. Ditto with still being In the middle of spring ball, bound to be a few dudes leaving. But hey, I’m a macro recruiting guy, tell me the final names once the portal is done.

It’s gonna be bonkers!

Referencing our NIL title in the other post, 5 of our 6 players on this list are transfers.