It's not just ESPN and it's not just college football, though. Fans in basically every sport now see it as Championship or failed season, and there's no in between. The kids in college sports have been raised in that environment.In the past (typically, Les Miles’ teams) that’s exactly when they mailed it in. They placed so much emphasis on that game, would typically lose, and just come out flat the remaining 2-3 games.
I do agree with the rest of your statement, and it sounds nice and all, but it isn’t reality — especially now. Starting players transfer and coaches leave at the conclusion of the season, but before the bowl game. Players opt out. It just isn’t the same. Again, if you’re Vanderbilt, Minnesota, Northwestern, Cal, Oklahoma State, Pitt, Arizona State, Iowa State, etc…that’s different. You’re still playing and likely excited. The major programs, however? No way. There’s a reason for the opt outs and low fan turnout.
I feel like there is some cardinal rule that we aren’t allowed to criticize you, but I’ll say this. Your love affair with BK and Rees is tiring.
The defense was so bad I ended up looking up their coordinator and the dude turns out to be some hot shot who was/is considered one of the top coordinators going around.
I don’t know about that.
“Tweak a few things” = replace your OC, find a QB and grow a defense. NBD.
This didn't age well.
You didn't make it personal with Solll, but when you make excuses for why BK lost, valid or not, and then imply that people who don't care about your obvious-observation-what-if scenario are only doing so because of "emotionalism," you seem to be implying that you are the only one looking at BK objectively while the rest of us are not. Solll pushed back on that notion and I think he was right to do so.
I like your thinking! Fuck Krian Belly the dumb fuck!
Another coat of paint for BK?
Wonder if the recruits knew they'd have an all new defensive staff...
I don't know that he can continue on with 10-3 (6-2 conference) seasons at LSU very long before they decide to pull the plug. He's not getting any younger and has zero regional ties to the program. Wasn't their first choice either.
It's not a cardinal rule. We give respect to OMM because he's let his identity be known. He's a respected professor/academic who loves Notre Dame and has had some very insightful posts over the years. Most of us are fictitious in the sense that we don't reveal our identities and we have fun jabbing/talking on the board.
Kelly didn't retain him when he was at LSU and Kelly came in. I'd love to hear that phone call.
