Is it possible that at least one of the conferences votes and becomes larger than 16 teams? I for one could see it happening. I could see the SEC firing the 1st shot on this and going for 20 or even 24. Highly, Highly unlikely, but a possibility.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
More than 16 teams!!
Is it possible that at least one of the conferences votes and becomes larger than 16 teams? I for one could see it happening. I could see the SEC firing the 1st shot on this and going for 20 or even 24. Highly, Highly unlikely, but a possibility.
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As long as the NCAA runs the D-1 football season in a 12-game regular season format, I question whether huge conferences are practical. Even if UK cancels its OOC schedule, the Cats could only play three-fourths of a 16-team conference in a given season. And, of course, no one will want to stop playing OOC opponents, as this is the basis of many of the big rivalry games as well as important intersectional match-ups.
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Most of these D-1 schools are seeing their operational expenses expand rapidly. Recruiting is more expensive than ever, and will continue to cost more as it becomes evermore competitive. Many schools need to add facilities or improve their current facilities. All of this is very expensive. Most have already increased the cost of season tickets, and they are beating their private donors to death. TV is the best remaining source for more money.