Which BCS teams will come to the Info?

[xu9697]

Which teams are really willing to come to the Info, and which teams might we be able to get a 1-for-1 instead of 1-for-2Big Ten:1-for-1: Don't see it happening1-for-2: Indiana, Minnesota (went to Can't), Northwestern, Illinois, Purdue, Iowa (went to Miami), Wisconsin MAYBE (went to Fresno State)Never coming here: OSU, UM, PSU, MSU ( I don't think there is a history of MSU going to non-BCS schools)Big East:1-for-1: No guarantees, but maybe Cincinnati or Connecticut. UC's recent success probably makes it a "no", but there is no "going to a smaller stadium issue" with them.1-for2: Louisville, Syracuse, South Florida, Rutgers and Pitt (though I don't know of them traveling to non-BCS schools)Never: I just don't see WVU coming here, but they went to Marshall finally.ACC:1-for-1: Nada1-for-2: I think many teams are possible though UNC & VTech would be unlikely. BC, Maryland, Duke & Wake Forest would be the strongest candidates.Nope: FSU, Clemson & MiamiSEC:1-for-1: Nope1-for-2: Vanderbilt and Mississipi State.Nope: The restPAC 10:1-for-1: Nope1-for-2: Washington State might be a good candidate.Nope: See SECBig 12:1-for-1: Nope1-for-2: Kansas State, Kansas (I know their recent success might make it less likely), Iowa State, Baylor, ColoradoSlim, but possible: Texas Tech & MissouriNope: Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas A&M, Oklahoma StateSo, obviously, our focus should be on BE and Big 10, though I think there are some real possiblities in ACC and Big 12. And, of course, I still think we should focus on some C-USA teams (like Houston, Memphis, Rice, etc), MWC and WAC teams where 1-for-1s would be more likely.

[Zips fan]

I would love to see Pitt come here. They played and lost at Ohio and Toledo. I don't know if they would be willing to take a chance with another away game to any MAC school. I would like to get Kentucky back on the schedule. They are going to play Miami and they were on our schedule at one point. Colorado is a possibility, honestly I think any program outside of the top 20 attendance school could be lured on the right year.

[Blue & Gold]

I'm getting so sick of the weighted racket that is the BCS that I'm getting to the point of not wanting to schedule them anymore. Maybe the non-BCS conferences could get organized to make life tougher on the good ol' boys of the BCS? If the non-BCS schools would just schedule each other for their non-con games that might really put the screws to the BCS schools?I am a little aggravated at how difficult and time consuming it is for us to get a schedule together - but if BCS schools require 2-for-1 commitments, well then how are we EVER to have a smooth time filling out a decent HOME slate?! When you have 2-for-1 commitments the math just doesn't work out - it's like buying things with a credit card. I'm more for looking at 1-and-1's with the MWC or C-USA. I don't know. I just think we should pattern ourselves after Boise State. How are they scheduling? Let's model ourselves after thier program. But to answer your question about BCS schools, I'm all about the Big East. I enjoy our games with Cincy, 'Cuse & UConn. Pitt would be a no-brainer. Screw the Big 10 (except for when Columbus State wants to play us.)

[ZippyRulz]

I think each season we will/should have: one payday game (no return visit...any school that will show us the money), a 1 for 2 with the Big East to maintain and enhance our ties w/that conference, a 1 for 1 with a 1-A non-BCS conference school, and a 1-AA opponent at our place only. I wouldn't be interested in 1 for 2's with any conferences other than BE or BigTen...not enough local interest.

[Z.I.P.]

Akron should look to expand its name and reputation beyond the Mississippi River. There are WAC and maybe Mt West schools that would be willing to play one-and ones: San Jose St., Utah State; (lucky to get a return!) New Mexico/ NMSU; Idaho (same story as USU); and we could maybe even get a deal with a Wash State, or UW if we throw in our soccer team And I can possibly convince Hawaii to do a one-for-two; if Monster Hands Tonga teaches the Warriors how to do a real haka.

[Zipsrifle]

I'm getting so sick of the weighted racket that is the BCS that I'm getting to the point of not wanting to schedule them anymore. Maybe the non-BCS conferences could get organized to make life tougher on the good ol' boys of the BCS? If the non-BCS schools would just schedule each other for their non-con games that might really put the screws to the BCS schools?I am a little aggravated at how difficult and time consuming it is for us to get a schedule together - but if BCS schools require 2-for-1 commitments, well then how are we EVER to have a smooth time filling out a decent HOME slate?! When you have 2-for-1 commitments the math just doesn't work out - it's like buying things with a credit card. I'm more for looking at 1-and-1's with the MWC or C-USA. I don't know. I just think we should pattern ourselves after Boise State. How are they scheduling? Let's model ourselves after thier program. But to answer your question about BCS schools, I'm all about the Big East. I enjoy our games with Cincy, 'Cuse & UConn. Pitt would be a no-brainer. Screw the Big 10 (except for when Columbus State wants to play us.)

There are reasons why Akron had 5 (4) home games and schools like OSU have 7 (8) home games. This is the reason why.

[lance99]

Which teams are really willing to come to the Info, and which teams might we be able to get a 1-for-1 instead of 1-for-2Big Ten:1-for-1: Don't see it happening1-for-2: Indiana, Minnesota (went to Can't), Northwestern, Illinois, Purdue, Iowa (went to Miami), Wisconsin MAYBE (went to Fresno State)Never coming here: OSU, UM, PSU, MSU ( I don't think there is a history of MSU going to non-BCS schools)Big East:1-for-1: No guarantees, but maybe Cincinnati or Connecticut. UC's recent success probably makes it a "no", but there is no "going to a smaller stadium issue" with them.1-for2: Louisville, Syracuse, South Florida, Rutgers and Pitt (though I don't know of them traveling to non-BCS schools)Never: I just don't see WVU coming here, but they went to Marshall finally.ACC:1-for-1: Nada1-for-2: I think many teams are possible though UNC & VTech would be unlikely. BC, Maryland, Duke & Wake Forest would be the strongest candidates.Nope: FSU, Clemson & MiamiSEC:1-for-1: Nope1-for-2: Vanderbilt and Mississipi State.Nope: The restPAC 10:1-for-1: Nope1-for-2: Washington State might be a good candidate.Nope: See SECBig 12:1-for-1: Nope1-for-2: Kansas State, Kansas (I know their recent success might make it less likely), Iowa State, Baylor, ColoradoSlim, but possible: Texas Tech & MissouriNope: Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas A&M, Oklahoma StateSo, obviously, our focus should be on BE and Big 10, though I think there are some real possiblities in ACC and Big 12. And, of course, I still think we should focus on some C-USA teams (like Houston, Memphis, Rice, etc), MWC and WAC teams where 1-for-1s would be more likely.

VTech came to akron and played, so I think they would come back. A Big Ten would probally do an 3 for 1. Which dosen't benifit anyone because they would make us write an "out clause" into the agreement after they get their games first. The The Big East started that, so I am not that interested in playng them. The ACC would be good. We beat NC State when they were ranked 25th at the time. Fro them it might be "play or dodge them" issue. Also I think that at one point we were going to play Hawaii, but it was too much money Big 12/ SEC/PAC 10: forget it! They would want all the games there(and the only reason that Ohio State got an home and home with USC because they had to beg)Time will tell if we can get these games.

[Zipsrifle]

Which teams are really willing to come to the Info, and which teams might we be able to get a 1-for-1 instead of 1-for-2Big Ten:1-for-1: Don't see it happening1-for-2: Indiana, Minnesota (went to Can't), Northwestern, Illinois, Purdue, Iowa (went to Miami), Wisconsin MAYBE (went to Fresno State)Never coming here: OSU, UM, PSU, MSU ( I don't think there is a history of MSU going to non-BCS schools)Big East:1-for-1: No guarantees, but maybe Cincinnati or Connecticut. UC's recent success probably makes it a "no", but there is no "going to a smaller stadium issue" with them.1-for2: Louisville, Syracuse, South Florida, Rutgers and Pitt (though I don't know of them traveling to non-BCS schools)Never: I just don't see WVU coming here, but they went to Marshall finally.ACC:1-for-1: Nada1-for-2: I think many teams are possible though UNC & VTech would be unlikely. BC, Maryland, Duke & Wake Forest would be the strongest candidates.Nope: FSU, Clemson & MiamiSEC:1-for-1: Nope1-for-2: Vanderbilt and Mississipi State.Nope: The restPAC 10:1-for-1: Nope1-for-2: Washington State might be a good candidate.Nope: See SECBig 12:1-for-1: Nope1-for-2: Kansas State, Kansas (I know their recent success might make it less likely), Iowa State, Baylor, ColoradoSlim, but possible: Texas Tech & MissouriNope: Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas A&M, Oklahoma StateSo, obviously, our focus should be on BE and Big 10, though I think there are some real possiblities in ACC and Big 12. And, of course, I still think we should focus on some C-USA teams (like Houston, Memphis, Rice, etc), MWC and WAC teams where 1-for-1s would be more likely.

VTech came to akron and played, so I think they would come back. A Big Ten would probally do an 3 for 1. Which dosen't benifit anyone because they would make us write an "out clause" into the agreement after they get their games first. The The Big East started that, so I am not that interested in playng them. The ACC would be good. We beat NC State when they were ranked 25th at the time. Fro them it might be "play or dodge them" issue. Also I think that at one point we were going to play Hawaii, but it was too much money Big 12/ SEC/PAC 10: forget it! They would want all the games there(and the only reason that Ohio State got an home and home with USC because they had to beg)Time will tell if we can get these games.

Yea, and VT was ranked like #15 at the time! I hope with the new stadium, their collective memory won't remember the almost upset in the RB where Jason Taylor had a field day.

[GP1]

VTech came to akron and played, so I think they would come back.

VA Tech was furious at the turnout that game and I can assure everyone they will never come back to Akron.

[Captain Kangaroo]

VTech came to akron and played, so I think they would come back.

VA Tech was furious at the turnout that game and I can assure everyone they will never come back to Akron.

Having games played at the tail end of a hurricane tend to hinder attendance.People seem to forget that Virginia Tech, pre Frank Beamer, was atrocious. The Zips/Hokies series was a 3-for-1 set up pre-Beamer, when 4-7 was considered a banner season for Tech.It was a classy gesture for Beamer to honor our contract, but no way in hell would they do it again.

[scottditzen]

I distinctly remember meeting a bunch of the Va Tech fans, and they were truly shocked at the condition of the stadium, but even more, the complete lack of turnout for that game. Those Rubber Bowl days are gone now, and it's time to write a new chapter in Akron football.

VTech came to akron and played, so I think they would come back.

VA Tech was furious at the turnout that game and I can assure everyone they will never come back to Akron.

Having games played at the tail end of a hurricane tend to hinder attendance.People seem to forget that Virginia Tech, pre Frank Beamer, was atrocious. The Zips/Hokies series was a 3-for-1 set up pre-Beamer, when 4-7 was considered a banner season for Tech.It was a classy gesture for Beamer to honor our contract, but no way in hell would they do it again.

[ZippyRulz]

I think they would come play in the new stadium in a 3 for 1 but I don't think there's any way in hell *we* would do it now.

[RACER]

i hope the zips stop scheduling teams that will only play us at thier place.what's the point of having a new stadium if we are going to play osu/penn state every year on the road.schedule teams that will play us one for one.if we do that then we almost have to play a 1-aa school every year to offset playing teams like osu/penn state.how did we ever agree to play cuse to times at ourr place.i know these schedules have been made a few years in advance,but cuse has not had a good team in awhile.