I do like scheduling OSU. I just didn't want to see them on the schedule this year. I knew it was going to be embarrassing. I take enough ribbing for being a Zips fan. The Monday at work following the OSU beatdown was predictably aggravating; infuriating, really - Akron area people making fun of Akron. Where's the pride/self-respect? Anyway, I digress... I'd love scheduling OSU if I thought we could be competitive... for even a half.
I'd love to schedule the teams on the "do not schedule" portion... if our program were in a healthier state. I think we need to win first and foremost. After we develop a winning culture then lets schedule the Auburns of the college football world. Until then, let's stick with the Indiana's and Illinois'.
I like @clarkwgriswold's suggestion (I think post #2). Instead of 2 big payday/suicide games, schedule 3 smaller payday games. I could get used to a schedule something like:
Game 1: @ Pitt
Game 2: home -v- a Group of 5 or FCS opponent
Game 3: @ Syracuse
Game 4: @ Illinois
Game 5: Homecoming/MAC opener