ahoelsken
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Oh sure-that's why we see games being scheduled 14-15 years out every spring.
@manhattanbuf-we're already halfway to that scenario becoming reality. Let's see what happens in Salt Lake City this week.
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USC ALMOST A Game Thread - Covid Cancelled
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Oh sure-that's why we see games being scheduled 14-15 years out every spring.
@manhattanbuf-we're already halfway to that scenario becoming reality. Let's see what happens in Salt Lake City this week.
BehindEnemyLines
beware the habu
I think a late opponent change hurts the Buffs. We're not as talented as some teams so the prep and game planning time is critical.
This is why I hope it's USC. We start preparing for USC today. If USC-Utah gets cancelled Wednesday, USC only has a couple days to prepare for us with a - how to say this kindly - less than stellar coaching staff.
BehindEnemyLines
beware the habu
That scenario would be great but I just can't see the conference doing something that might hurt the chance for a team to make the cfp. Especially when it comes to u$c, unless it meant that they could squeeze in u$c / Notre dumb late in the season.
Is Wednesday the deadline for Utah?
If Utah can't play, they don't have a choice. The conference put themselves in a major hole to dig out of by starting so late, having no wiggle room for make up games and only play 6, maybe 7 games while everyone else is at least playing 9+. An undefeated USC and Oregon are the only two P12 programs who have a shot at CFP, but they have to be 6-0/7-0 or there's zero chance.
No official deadline in the PAC more about logistics needed (getting the equipment truck and hotels etc.). UCLA and Cal agreed 42 hours before kickoff.
BehindEnemyLines
beware the habu
Precisely why I think the 12pac won't force this short notice game on u$c - they'd rather have a 6-0 team they could lobby for a playoff spot.
The Pac 12 isn't going to let two "healthy" teams sit idle just because they don't want to force a game on SC with minimal prep. Besides, if USC can't beat Colorado on short notice, they aren't a CFP contender anyways.
But if they can beat us with short notice, they’re definitely the best team in the nation and should be awarded the National Championship.
Yeah, we're probably their best chance a resume booster the rest of the way
This may be the case but I think it would be short sided by them. We have gone through 2 weeks of the season and have canceled 4 out of 12 games. That would put everyone on pace for 4-5 games on average. If you aren't up for jamming games in where you can no one is getting to 6 or 7 games.
BehindEnemyLines
beware the habu
To your 1st sentence - the conference has been uber-conservative to date. The only decision made against that grain was moving the Cal/fucla game. I don't see them risking health exposures OR cfp contender possibilities just because there's an available weekend.
ahoelsken
Well-Known Member
This tweet is already in this thread-If Utah can't play this weekend, CU and USC will be moved up.
I thought the P12 said this is a no go. I’m not sure why the P12 would reverse course now when other league programs were already denied this opportunity.
Maybe because there's little to no evidence of on-field virus transmission.
I’m saying from a competitive equity standpoint. Getting to play a non-conference opponent can be very helpful, especially if they’re bad.
Sure, but sitting idle for two weeks like Utah and ASU are going to do also affects competitiveness. At this point, the conferences should just err on the side of playing more, rather than fewer, games.
Once the president's gave the green light to play, now the AD's have more control and they are going to do whatever they can to play more. Also every game played is going to be on a national network which means more money in the conference's pocket.
Boy Nebraska is gonna be pissed if we schedule Chattanooga!
ahoelsken
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If USC-Utah goes, bring on ****ing BYU. Hopefully BYUdad can come back for a few days.
I want me some Trojans.
Friday- they had 42 hours notice.
We have a winner. Well played!
