Why in soccer but not in football?

[xu9697]

Thinking about this recently...

Why can NCAA Div I soccer teams play other opponents in the Spring, and Football can't (or doesn't)? Is this by rule?

Having just 1 exhibition game would be lucrative for many BCS schools, ESPN, etc. OK, maybe this would not be a huge money maker for schools like Akron. But, take for example this year where we have depth issues with 7-8 lineman or whatever...and we are trying to get a good look at 2-3 QBs. Why not end the spring against another opponent instead of yourself?

Just wondering if anyone has any information about why this type of thing does not happen?

[zip37]

How about this: the NCAA is a bureauracy like city, state, and federal 'government'. Logic is not in the equation.

[GP1]

Why can NCAA Div I soccer teams play other opponents in the Spring, and Football can't (or doesn't)? Is this by rule?

Having just 1 exhibition game would be lucrative for many BCS schools, ESPN, etc.

A couple of things here.

First, soccer is a bunch of guys running around a field in shorts trying to bounce a ball off of their heads. If you are lucky, one of the players will actually put the ball into this structure with a net around it called the "goal" and his team will be given one point and create an insurmountable lead. Football is a contact sport. Spring practice is development time. Some of the players are not ready to be thrown into a game yet and key players like QBs might get harmed in these games.

The BCS teams would make a killing playing the non-bcs teams at their stadiums. No BCS team would risk losing to another BCS team in a game like this. It would become a joke to those with half a brain and a "great testament to the pagentry of amateur athletics" to those working at ESPN.

[xu9697]

Why can NCAA Div I soccer teams play other opponents in the Spring, and Football can't (or doesn't)? Is this by rule?

Having just 1 exhibition game would be lucrative for many BCS schools, ESPN, etc.

A couple of things here.

First, soccer is a bunch of guys running around a field in shorts trying to bounce a ball off of their heads. If you are lucky, one of the players will actually put the ball into this structure with a net around it called the "goal" and his team will be given one point and create an insurmountable lead. Football is a contact sport. Spring practice is development time. Some of the players are not ready to be thrown into a game yet and key players like QBs might get harmed in these games.

The BCS teams would make a killing playing the non-bcs teams at their stadiums. No BCS team would risk losing to another BCS team in a game like this. It would become a joke to those with half a brain and a "great testament to the pagentry of amateur athletics" to those working at ESPN.

I didn't realize it was not possible for guys to hurt their own players in a spring game. It probably has never happened.

But seriously..OK I get the QB thing. And maybe injuries is the reason. But, you can't go 1/2-assed in a spring game against your own..you are more likely to get injured doing that. So if it is all about the QB thing (which I highly doubt), I really think limiting it to "fear of injury" is pretty...well...limited in theory.

As for the BCS and non-BCS thing..that does have a lot of merit. Seems like you could find a way around it if there truly was a desire.

I'd still rather see my team against someone other than itself. Better in the FALL (1 pre-season game?), but would be fun in the Spring.

[yazan07]

Why can NCAA Div I soccer teams play other opponents in the Spring, and Football can't (or doesn't)? Is this by rule?

Having just 1 exhibition game would be lucrative for many BCS schools, ESPN, etc.

A couple of things here.

First, soccer is a bunch of guys running around a field in shorts trying to bounce a ball off of their heads. If you are lucky, one of the players will actually put the ball into this structure with a net around it called the "goal" and his team will be given one point and create an insurmountable lead. Football is a contact sport. Spring practice is development time. Some of the players are not ready to be thrown into a game yet and key players like QBs might get harmed in these games.

The BCS teams would make a killing playing the non-bcs teams at their stadiums. No BCS team would risk losing to another BCS team in a game like this. It would become a joke to those with half a brain and a "great testament to the pagentry of amateur athletics" to those working at ESPN.

Here's an idea for a contact sport for you: Go to the Y-bridge and jump off

[GP1]

Why can NCAA Div I soccer teams play other opponents in the Spring, and Football can't (or doesn't)? Is this by rule?

Having just 1 exhibition game would be lucrative for many BCS schools, ESPN, etc.

A couple of things here.

First, soccer is a bunch of guys running around a field in shorts trying to bounce a ball off of their heads. If you are lucky, one of the players will actually put the ball into this structure with a net around it called the "goal" and his team will be given one point and create an insurmountable lead. Football is a contact sport. Spring practice is development time. Some of the players are not ready to be thrown into a game yet and key players like QBs might get harmed in these games.

The BCS teams would make a killing playing the non-bcs teams at their stadiums. No BCS team would risk losing to another BCS team in a game like this. It would become a joke to those with half a brain and a "great testament to the pagentry of amateur athletics" to those working at ESPN.

Here's an idea for a contact sport for you: Go to the Y-bridge and jump off

Too far to drive, but thanks for the recommendation.