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Big 12 doesn't want BYU

It's funny how people butt-hurt about the mormon religion have their sport judgements clouded. Lol.

That said, beep BYU.
 
colton said:
BYU's strength of schedule is at least as strong as it was when they were in the Mountain West, and undoubtedly far stronger than it would be in the current Mountain West.

Here's the strength of schedule ratings for the past 10 years according to the first website I found with historical data:

https://www.teamrankings.com/college-football/ranking/strength-of-schedule-by-team
2004-5 50
2005-6 57
2006-7 62
2007-8 56
2008-9 40
2009-10 43
2010-11 78
2011-12 65
2012-13 48
2013-14 40

So last year ties the strongest schedule BYU has played in the last 10 years.

So yes, BYU is better off on all fronts compared to if they had stayed in the now watered-down Mountain West*: money, exposure/TV, and schedule.


* now if Utah and TCU were still in the Mountain West, and if they had brought Boise State aboard, that would have been a fun conference.
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The pattern of average S.O.S. seems eerily similar to that of when they were still in the MWC. So how exactly are you "better off" than before, with no conference title to play for, extremely limited bowl-tie ins, and the fact that power conferences are basically encouraging their schools not to schedule you?

The more TV money argument doesn't wash because BYU is a private institution funded by the LDS Church. Their resources have been virtually limitless regardless of whatever crappy TV they were tied up in with the Mountain West. I'm sure the ESPN revenue is nice, but it's not as if that money is as crucial to them as Pac12 dollars are for Utah.

Look, you're the BYU fan. I guess if you really feel better off as a fan, it's not really my place to try and tell you otherwise. However, if I was a BYU fan, I'd be petrified that the new college football structure is going to leave them out in the cold. It would especially sting considering that BYU being "difficult to work with" may have killed their last real chance to get into a power conference.
 
And Trout, as the footprint of college football continues to change, as a Ute fan I am extremely grateful that they sold out for 3rd wheel status and now reside in a power conference that is currently kicking our ***. Utah's S.O.S. next year is 6th in the nation while BYU's will probably reside somewhere in the 50's.

I'd rather my team have a place at the table in major college football and play a Top 10 schedule, even if it means more losses. At least we have a true barometer of how we stack up with the elite. I also love how you act like there should be some sort of grass-roots type of loyalty in college football. BYU would have bolted to the PAC had they been invited and still would. Sadly, that invitation will never come.
 
Dunno if y'all know this but basketball exists too and Utah is a legit contender for the Pac 12 title next year.

Will likely be ranked #2 in the Pac 12 pre season.
 
UGLI baby said:
Dunno if y'all know this but basketball exists too and Utah is a legit contender for the Pac 12 title next year.

Will likely be ranked #2 in the Pac 12 pre season.
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jazzman12 said:
It doesn't matter because we're sell outs that traded our souls for greener pastures.
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Pretty much this.

But seriously, I bet you're also totally cool with Karl Malone chasing a ring in LA, right? Well let me tell you, he sold his soul and got exactly what he deserved, just like you tools. He will be forever tainted in my eyes, and I wouldn't piss on him to put out a fire. It's not about "grass roots" anything; it's about not being a bitch. Utah, and all of their fans, failed that test. Deep down, they know it too, but they've got their ever-loving mouths and delusional ****-soaked brains to keep feeding the pseudo-pride and arrogance that defines them.

BYU may lose. BYU may not make a bowl every year. BYU may not ever win another NC. Of course, neither will Utah. The biggest difference is that we'll be doing it on our terms, you'll be doing it because that's the best you can ever hope for, and that's part of the bargain you signed up for.
 
UGLI baby said:
Dunno if y'all know this but basketball exists too and Utah is a legit contender for the Pac 12 title next year.

Will likely be ranked #2 in the Pac 12 pre season.
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E.J. Wells said:
Pretty much this.

But seriously, I bet you're also totally cool with Karl Malone chasing a ring in LA, right? Well let me tell you, he sold his soul and got exactly what he deserved, just like you tools. He will be forever tainted in my eyes, and I wouldn't piss on him to put out a fire. It's not about "grass roots" anything; it's about not being a bitch. Utah, and all of their fans, failed that test. Deep down, they know it too, but they've got their ever-loving mouths and delusional ****-soaked brains to keep feeding the pseudo-pride and arrogance that defines them.

BYU may lose. BYU may not make a bowl every year. BYU may not ever win another NC. Of course, neither will Utah. The biggest difference is that we'll be doing it on our terms, you'll be doing it because that's the best you can ever hope for, and that's part of the bargain you signed up for.
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Bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

ZOOB.

This is an absolutely horrible life outlook bro. Just wow.


£¥£
 
UGLI baby said:
Umm, do you want to bet on this?

We will be ranked #2 in the Pac 12 pre season rankings.

Insanely stacked for next year.


£¥£
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I dunno much 'bout the Pac-12. Just figured UCLA and Oregon would probably be better or smth. Utah should be pretty salty, but if they're the 2nd best team in Pac 12 that's kinda lame. Is it supposed to be a down year for the conference?
 
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