A different take on division structure within conferences

[UConn64BA72JD]

Here is a different take on a possible move to the ACC, SEC, B1G, or ??? and one that might be attractive to those who are resistant to our possible entrance: We recommend to the powers-that-be that, yes, we set up two divisions but instead of a North-South or East-West format we create an upper division and lower division. For example, we suggest to the ACC (if we can) that the upper division (UD) could consist of

Fl State, Ga Tech, Pitt, Va Tech, Miami, BC (ugh), Md, and ND (if they join)

And the lower division (LD) could be Clemson, Duke, UNC, NC State, VA, WF, Syracuse, and UConn.

The season would consist of each team playing each other team in its division (7 games), 3 games against the other division, and 2 out of conference games.

Then, similar to English soccer leagues (I think), the worst team in the UD moves down to the LD and the best team in the LD takes its place in the UD.

As can be seen, teams in the UD would have killer schedules but one that I think would be attractive (financially as well as competitively) to powerhouse teams such as ND. Teams in the LD would also have the incentive to move up to the UD.

I think this structure would appeal to the different conferences. In the other sports, you can restructure the divisions as needed.

Of course, it could be too sensible for the commissioners.

 

[geohusky]

With one loss virtually assuring no shot at a national championship in football I can't imagine a lot of support for this type of conference setup.

 

[Hoophound]

Nobody, sans maybe Duke, would ever care to resign themselves to the "JV" division.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Clemson is:
Currently undefeated, and will be ranked in the top 10 when the polls come out today.
Had the biggest stadium and best fanbase in the ACC.
Has a National Championship within the past 30 years.

And they are in your "lower division"

As absurd this premise is, it has gotten even whackier.

 

[RS9999X]

Clemson is a sleeper in the North. Nate Silver ranked them 10th in fanbase--far ahead of the rest of the ACC.

 

[toppencil]

Here is a different take on a possible move to the ACC, SEC, B1G, or ??? and one that might be attractive to those who are resistant to our possible entrance: We recommend to the powers-that-be that, yes, we set up two divisions but instead of a North-South or East-West format we create an upper division and lower division. For example, we suggest to the ACC (if we can) that the upper division (UD) could consist of

Fl State, Ga Tech, Pitt, Va Tech, Miami, BC (ugh), Md, and ND (if they join)

And the lower division (LD) could be Clemson, Duke, UNC, NC State, VA, WF, Syracuse, and UConn.

The season would consist of each team playing each other team in its division (7 games), 3 games against the other division, and 2 out of conference games.

Then, similar to English soccer leagues (I think), the worst team in the UD moves down to the LD and the best team in the LD takes its place in the UD.

As can be seen, teams in the UD would have killer schedules but one that I think would be attractive (financially as well as competitively) to powerhouse teams such as ND. Teams in the LD would also have the incentive to move up to the UD.

I think this structure would appeal to the different conferences. In the other sports, you can restructure the divisions as needed.

Of course, it could be too sensible for the commissioners.

Sorry but college sports is not like professional soccer in England. Schools lose players every year to graduation and the draft. Most schools go through periods of up years and down years. This would be a logical setup for a league of professionals that could maintain its roster for several years in a row. That is not possible in college athletics today.

 

[UConn64BA72JD]

Clemson is:
Currently undefeated, and will be ranked in the top 10 when the polls come out today.
Had the biggest stadium and best fanbase in the ACC.
Has a National Championship within the past 30 years.

And they are in your "lower division"

As absurd this premise is, it has gotten even whackier.

That was my bad. I realized my mistake after I posted. Don't be too harsh.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

That was my bad. I realized my mistake after I posted. Don't be too harsh.

I'll own to my post being pretty douchey. My bad.

 

[CTBballfan243]

BC in the upper division??? That's too funny

 

[businesslawyer]

Here is a different take on a possible move to the ACC, SEC, B1G, or ??? and one that might be attractive to those who are resistant to our possible entrance: We recommend to the powers-that-be that, yes, we set up two divisions but instead of a North-South or East-West format we create an upper division and lower division. For example, we suggest to the ACC (if we can) that the upper division (UD) could consist of

Fl State, Ga Tech, Pitt, Va Tech, Miami, BC (ugh), Md, and ND (if they join)

And the lower division (LD) could be Clemson, Duke, UNC, NC State, VA, WF, Syracuse, and UConn.

The season would consist of each team playing each other team in its division (7 games), 3 games against the other division, and 2 out of conference games.

Then, similar to English soccer leagues (I think), the worst team in the UD moves down to the LD and the best team in the LD takes its place in the UD.

As can be seen, teams in the UD would have killer schedules but one that I think would be attractive (financially as well as competitively) to powerhouse teams such as ND. Teams in the LD would also have the incentive to move up to the UD.

I think this structure would appeal to the different conferences. In the other sports, you can restructure the divisions as needed.

Of course, it could be too sensible for the commissioners.

Yes, being in the "B" league wouldn't adversely effect money or attendance or recruiting. Sheesh.