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Title: "Saban is on to something with scheduling"
Post by: WALL-E on May 15, 2014, 09:43:02 AM

Saban is on to something with scheduling

By Edward Aschoff
Published May 15, 2014, 09:30:13 AM

Alabama coach Nick Saban had the most to gain with the SEC's decision to keep conference play at eight games. But the league's best and most successful coach during the SEC's run of seven straight BCS national championships wanted things a little tougher.

Saban, who has three national championships at Alabama, wanted nine conference games per season. The coach who has greatly benefited from the traditional eight-game conference slate felt it was better for the league if it made things harder for everyone.

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Title: Re: "Saban is on to something with scheduling"
Post by: pmull on May 15, 2014, 10:40:36 AM

Eliminate the FCS cupcakes and only play teams from the Big 5 conferences. Bowl eligibility changed to RPI and SOS instead of 6 wins. It would certainly be better for the fans. I like it. Who is looking forward to 9/6 when we play Florida Atlantic or 11/22 when we play Western Carolina? Even Big 5 bottom feeders like Indiana and Kansas are better than that.

Title: Re: "Saban is on to something with scheduling"
Post by: ricky023 on May 15, 2014, 01:13:44 PM

Totally agree 100% with coach on this one. Every week would be exciting. The other conferences would have to real teams not just cupcakes as they are called. JMHO! RTR!

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