OPPONENT PREVIEW: Boise State Broncos
by Purple Wimple on Nov 10, 2011 2:37 PM CST
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PrintAnother week, another opponent, another Q&A with a knowledgeable blogger. In case you've been hiding under a rock, the opponent is Boise State, those lovable little smurf-turfians who've been kicking can more consistently than any other program in the nation for... five years now? The knowledgeable blogger is Kevan, a manager at one of SBNation's best blogs, One Bronco Nation Under God (or, to be esoteric, OBNUG). Kevan kindly answered these questions about this week's tilt between the Frogs and the Broncos. Kevan also wrangled the famed Blogger Bet out of Frogs O' War-- the winning team's blog gets a post at the losing team's blog.
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They had the TCU radio host/guy/whatevs on the Mtn. last night talking about the Big East move.
It was interesting then, as it is here, to see someone associated with TCU talk down the potential Big East move.
My answer to that question: You tell me?
"But Boise State is good. Really good. And not just the quarterback, their defense is good. And they deserve to be where they are..." - Vince Dooley, former Georgia Coach and AD
My take on the Big East situation:
Clearly, nobody can know the long-term stability of the Big East as a football conference or the likelihood of it keeping its AQ status (if such a thing even exists in a couple of years), but a move to the Big East is not likely a permanent move. Whether it lasts only a few years or several decades, chasing the money and TV visibility (and ever-so-slightly increased SOS) would be a better move for BSU than remaining in the MWC would be. The only reason, however, that it’s the best move is because the BigXII and Pac12 haven’t come calling.
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You raise a fair point . . .
but I don’t think the question asked was intended to talk down the Big East. In fact, I took it as a compliment to BSU. BSU has gone to two BCS games as a non-AQ, and may very well be headed to a third this year. Given that success, is a move to an AQ conference on the other side of the country really necessary? That’s a fair question to ask. In a more general sense, though, I would agree with you and take issue with any TCU supporter who truly does speak ill of the Big East.
The Big 12 invitation is not an affirmation of TCU. To the contrary, it is TCU's affirmation of the Big 12. TCU does not need validation from the likes of Baylor, which has done absolutely nothing with its AQ affiliation except live off the success of OU and UT.
Mikrino, this was in reply to you
I guess I forgot to hit “reply” to your comment. Good thing most TCU fans aren’t as stupid as me, or else we really would be replacing A&M in the Big 12!
The Big 12 invitation is not an affirmation of TCU. To the contrary, it is TCU's affirmation of the Big 12. TCU does not need validation from the likes of Baylor, which has done absolutely nothing with its AQ affiliation except live off the success of OU and UT.
With our grand plans for stadium expansion...
…and the state of the economy, yeah, unfortunately. We need the money.
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by reflectivity on Nov 11, 2011 4:45 AM CST up reply actions
Fair enough.
To answer your question as to whether it’s really necessary; Yes. Money. If Boise State wants to continue to grow their facilities, school, and program they need AQ money, plain and simple. We should both know a BCS bid from a NON-AQ conference pails in comparison to a AQ bid, moneywise. Likewise the TV deal will be better outright. And when it come down to it, Boise State has been systematically discounted for playing weak conference teams. Even a move to the MWC hasn’t helped that perception. You have to admit, though Uconn, Cinci, Rutgers may be weaker BCS squads, they’ll still be seen as better compeitition than they currently have. it’s an obvious yes here. The Big East is a better move if all things stay as they are.
"But Boise State is good. Really good. And not just the quarterback, their defense is good. And they deserve to be where they are..." - Vince Dooley, former Georgia Coach and AD
Although some people say that Darth Kellen has a weakness against playing a certain team, this does not really make much sense. Perhaps the player has a problem with a certain play style, but, not against a specific team.
comparing 2011 TCU to '08-'10 TCU is specious.
The team is profoundly different; more continuity broken in the offseason after 2010 than in the previous three combined.
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by Purple Wimple on Nov 11, 2011 9:10 AM CST up reply actions
Darth Kellen?
You must be mistaken…
haters gonna hate, potatoes gonna potate.
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Ok, let's assume you're right . . .
TCU destroys BSU if it’s Episode III and wins comfortably if it’s Episode V. BSU wins in the final minute if it’s Episode IV . If it’s Episode I or VI then BSU wins, although you’ll be embarrassed about it. Thankfully, it can’t be Episode II because they don’t have ties anymore.
The Big 12 invitation is not an affirmation of TCU. To the contrary, it is TCU's affirmation of the Big 12. TCU does not need validation from the likes of Baylor, which has done absolutely nothing with its AQ affiliation except live off the success of OU and UT.
given the history...
the first 3 TCU/BSU games turned out like the last 3 episodes, which came out first, right? So it seems that now we are moving out of the good Christian George Lucas films and into the Buddhist George Lucas abominations. shudder. This would mean that we are starting with Episode I…we win, but we will probably be embarrassed about it. Probably thanks getting set up with a nigh unattainable 15 point spread. Woof.
haters gonna hate, potatoes gonna potate.
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by mc.hammertime on Nov 12, 2011 9:51 AM CST up reply actions
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