NBA OFF TOPIC THREAD

[Wamu]

Yes, but unless something changes, it'll be on the PAC-12 Network.

Good deal. I have that station.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I don’t think that is what he said at all.

He said they should sit Hurts to let him get healthy and that they weren’t winning a Super Bowl if he isn’t healthy.

He did not say Mariota is better than a healthy Jalen Hurts.

Fair enough but Carr isn't thinking clearly. Which is weird bc he played QB in the NFL.
Do you want to sit out possibly the rest of the regular season bc a Super bowl is the "only" thing that matters?
Watch another player lead them to victories?
If he has a serious injury and he knows he can't play it's a different conversation. When you are not out there week in and week out you can lose your groove-this isn't realistic thinking. The overall point Carr is trying to make is stupid.

 

[msgkings322]

I think the ACC as we know it is as good as dead. FSU not making it is going to take care of that I think.

What do you mean 'as good as dead'? They have a ton of teams and a full schedule next year don't they?

If you're saying eventually there are just 2 megaconferences that's still a ways off, ND needs to join somewhere

 

[thunderc]

What do you mean 'as good as dead'? They have a ton of teams and a full schedule next year don't they?

If you're saying eventually there are just 2 megaconferences that's still a ways off, ND needs to join somewhere

I just think Miami and FSU may be looking to get out. ND will be ok as long as they are ranked in the top 11, but they can’t ever get a bye as one of the top 4 rated P5 conference winners.

 

[shopson67]

What do you mean 'as good as dead'? They have a ton of teams and a full schedule next year don't they?

If you're saying eventually there are just 2 megaconferences that's still a ways off, ND needs to join somewhere

ND is already in the ACC for most of their other sports teams, makes logical sense. That doesn't always matter with ND though.

 

[fightinfunbags]

ND is already in the ACC for most of their other sports teams, makes logical sense. That doesn't always matter with ND though.

The benefit of ND holding out for so long should be an ability to take the lay of the land without being tethered to a conference. The ACC is dying. It won’t be long before Clemson, FSU and others are on the move. ND should feel no compunction to be a life preserver for anybody. If ND is smart, they run for the B10 or SEC before there aren’t any spots left. Signing up for further commitment to the ACC seems like a foolish choice.

 

[trojanfan12]

The benefit of ND holding out for so long should be an ability to take the lay of the land without being tethered to a conference. The ACC is dying. It won’t be long before Clemson, FSU and others are on the move. ND should feel no compunction to be a life preserver for anybody. If ND is smart, they run for the B10 or SEC before there aren’t any spots left. Signing up for further commitment to the ACC seems like a foolish choice.

I think that if the Domers actually joined the ACC, it would save the conference. ND is a huge brand and would bring more revenue with them.

Having said that, if I were them, I'd be less likely to join a conference now. As long as they are in the top 12 they will always get into the playoff and if they're ranked high enough, they could get a bye.

 

[thunderc]

I think that if the Domers actually joined the ACC, it would save the conference. ND is a huge brand and would bring more revenue with them.

Having said that, if I were them, I'd be less likely to join a conference now. As long as they are in the top 12 they will always get into the playoff and if they're ranked high enough, they could get a bye.

I thought the way it is set up now they have no chance at a bye, I’m pretty confident the top 4 spots always go to the conference winners.

 

[trojanfan12]

I thought the way it is set up now they have no chance at a bye, I’m pretty confident the top 4 spots always go to the conference winners.

What if ND is 13-0 and you have a conference champ that's 11-1 or 12-2?

 

[fightinfunbags]

I think that if the Domers actually joined the ACC, it would save the conference. ND is a huge brand and would bring more revenue with them.

Having said that, if I were them, I'd be less likely to join a conference now. As long as they are in the top 12 they will always get into the playoff and if they're ranked high enough, they could get a bye.

I think your perception is similar to the mistaken perception ND’s board and administration has. It’s a world class academic institution for sure. But the football program doesn’t have the same pull or command of the market it once had. I think the biggest reason for that is because they’ve been neutered in the eyes of the Haters. When ND would post big media numbers it’s been both fans and haters showing up. ND just isn’t worth that hate anymore because they haven’t won anything since 1988.

 

[fightinfunbags]

What if ND is 13-0 and you have a conference champ that's 11-1 or 12-2?

I think Thunder is right. I think the byes are reserved for the conference champs of what will be the Big 10, SEC, ACC, and Big 12. I think the highest ND can be is a 5 seed.

 

[thunderc]

What if ND is 13-0 and you have a conference champ that's 11-1 or 12-2?

Doesn’t matter, the wording is the highest ranked 4 conference champions.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Doesn’t matter, the wording is the highest ranked 4 conference champions.

It’s plausible for there to be a champ that only gets in because they won their conference championship game. I can see that happening with the Texas/Oklahoma-less B12 or an upset from the B10 West team (although I think I read where they’re doing away with divisions)

 

[thunderc]

Pretty good explanation.

How the 12-team College Football Playoff will work: Teams, schedule, bids

Here's a breakdown of how the new 12-team College Football Playoff will work — starting in 2024-25 — according to CFP officials.

www.ncaa.com

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Doesn’t matter, the wording is the highest ranked 4 conference champions.

would seem logical ND would join a conference then.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Pretty good explanation.

How the 12-team College Football Playoff will work: Teams, schedule, bids

Here's a breakdown of how the new 12-team College Football Playoff will work — starting in 2024-25 — according to CFP officials.

www.ncaa.com

Good explanation.

Thanks.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Yanks got Soto

@bksballer89

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[bksballer89]

Better not be a 1 yr rental but glad to see them not sitting on their ass which is what they did last winter. Added 3 LHB which is crucial for yankees stadium

 

[DJ Fieri]