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[Let'sGoZips94]

 

I know Dakich is polarizing - and I don't know if I was naive for thinking otherwise here - but I did not realize refs are paid differently depending on the home team's conference. If that's true, that's one of the biggest flaws in the entire system. 

[kreed5120]

34 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

I know Dakich is polarizing - and I don't know if I was naive for thinking otherwise here - but I did not realize refs are paid differently depending on the home team's conference. If that's true, that's one of the biggest flaws in the entire system. 

 

I do agree there should be more standardization in compensation. Regarding is other tweet the big reason why power programs stopped going to mid-major schools is money. Not only do they get ticket sales and concessions, but the home team dictates who has broadcasting rights. 

 

Now that all these big conferences have their own networks they have to not only fill TV slots for ESPN, Fox, CBS...but also need programing for the SEC, ACC, Big 10 networks. Purdue-Akron might not draw millions of eyeballs, but it will get more viewers than a random Big 10 volleyball or soccer match.

[NWAkron]

#1 seed Belmont losing badly to #9 Drake in QFs of MVC tournament.  Tomorrow is promised to no one.  (Drake's won the last 3 MVC tournaments...ready for March)

Edited 4 hours ago by NWAkron

[kreed5120]

It should be noted that Belmont was the only MVC team that would in all likelihood be seeded ahead of Akron had they made the tournament. This increases our odds of backdooring from a 12 seed into an 11.

[Let'sGoZips94]

1 hour ago, kreed5120 said:

It should be noted that Belmont was the only MVC team that would in all likelihood be seeded ahead of Akron had they made the tournament. This increases our odds of backdooring from a 12 seed into an 11.

 

Out of likes but this is exactly what's important.