FishDuck Article Administrator No. 1 Share Posted February 12 What is considered to be the first college football (CFB) game was played on November 6, 1869, in New Brunswick, New Jersey between New Jersey (now Princeton) and Rutgers. Possibly the high-water mark of Rutgers football with Rutgers winning the game 6-4 in a more rugby-like game than what we consider to be the game of ‘Football’ today. One hundred, ... College Football 2024 - What Comes Around Goes Around? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM What is considered to be the first college football (CFB) game was played on November 6, 1869, in New Brunswick, New Jersey between New... 2 1 2 Two Sites: FishDuck and the Our Beloved Ducks forum, The only "Forum with Decorum!" And All-Volunteer? What a wonderful community of Duck fans! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyToBeADuck No. 2 Share Posted February 12 Jon, thank you for dissecting this information from that interview. There is a lot to unpack mentally. The schools managed to survive the financial impact of Title IX requirements. While the House decision could bring a blockbuster financial burden, the schools will find a way survive. A solution that can be managed will be settled upon, if needed. However, There will be cutbacks in coaches and scholarships for non revenue sports. Club sports all around, maybe? No one knows yet what the true cost will be as the Pandoras box is open fully. Once upon a time, since 1869, a few athletes asked the NCAA, athletic department or administration for a few dollars spending money. They were told NO! Then a few athletes wanted a share of promotional sales from marketing jersey's. They were told NO! They just wanted a fair share, not the whole pie. The NCAA and schools did not want to share! Then as a few athletes cases moved thru the court system it is apparent that others feel those selfish NO's were unjust and violated laws. No one to blame but themselves! Will they learn their lessons? The BIG administrators really havent learned to not put money first. Hey Oregon and Washington, we really wanted you all along. Come join us but at half price! That is the one thing that never changes...... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 3 Share Posted February 12 Happy, great comment. Didn't CFB once have an off-season? It's looking back but not too many decades ago fans learned who had signed with their team on the first day of Spring football. There was no 'social media' and high school guys did not have a platform to flaunt themselves. Don James was run out of CFB because a booster gave the UW starting QB $50K. The only way you could bet on CFB was through a bookie whose organization was regulated by no one other than 'family.' Most head football coaches made less than $100K a year. CFB rosters with 125+ players were not uncommon; particularly, in Dixie. In many respects, CFB was an 'amateur' sport played by 'student-athletes' ten times a year in the daylight before 8 or so schools moved on to play in bowl games. Today, CFB is Big Business. It makes absolute sense for the two 'largest companies' to assume more control over the enterprise. And I can't wait for the Vandals to show up. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar No. 4 Share Posted February 12 On 2/12/2024 at 11:25 AM, Jon Joseph said: And I can't wait for the Vandals to show up. Do you really think Idaho can make their mark in this brave new world? Sorry, I couldn't resist. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 5 Share Posted February 12 "The Dow Jones Industrial companies do not let the tail of the Fortune 500 companies wag their tail." Good comparison as DJ changes its membership based upon "current" market factors. Hence the Pac 12/2 should be the new Exxon Mobil which was kicked out in 2020. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
