ForkEmBucky
Senior Member
Program......Program = brand recognition, fanbase, TV strength, etc. Program wise, ND is amazing. Program wise, Wisconsin is awful. In New York, LA, Philly, and Boston, which are 4 of the 5 biggest areas for ND, Wisconsin has the same reputation as teams like Oklahoma State, Utah, and Arizona. Nothing special.
And yes, Wisconsin has a good team, which is why we normally open with one of our required games against a BE opponent instead of playing Michigan or another non-rival powerhouse, as everyone opens with an easier game. Though it backfired this year.
Maybe Wisconsin fans need to realize their team isn't that desirable, and when ND can get games with what ever team it wants, you might have to cave in and play later in the season, or we probably wont care about some small time hick program that's never won the big one?
So....a big image and nothing to show for it. Check, we'll get back to you on that.