tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post6465664585499349185..comments2024-02-10T09:24:23.365-05:00Comments on Scribblings: How The Big Ten Network Destroyed Big Ten FootballSean OLearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17167403223532467766noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-51773159621968699392016-04-07T22:29:16.179-04:002016-04-07T22:29:16.179-04:00This is hearsay but the recruiting tactics of some...This is hearsay but the recruiting tactics of some SEC schools is questionable. Nobody is totally clean but until there are more uniform rules for recruiting the SEC will be very strong.Midwesternerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01872837061566128438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-42572023889010170532015-05-22T20:55:03.290-04:002015-05-22T20:55:03.290-04:00Hmmm, so the destroyed B1G won the first ever coll...Hmmm, so the destroyed B1G won the first ever college football playoff, with a third string QB to boot<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-29636502759664851952014-08-18T22:40:08.724-04:002014-08-18T22:40:08.724-04:00John A, let's not forget the only reason OSU m...John A, let's not forget the only reason OSU made it into thst game is because of the dog eat dog nature of the SEC. Had LSU not mounted a comeback in the SEC Championship game; it would have been Tennessee vs MiamiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-74763021992685122162014-06-03T16:57:06.396-04:002014-06-03T16:57:06.396-04:00Big Ten teams had to play up due to the absence of...Big Ten teams had to play up due to the absence of Ohio State and Penn State, but that doesn't change the fact that the conference is 28-47 in bowl games the last 10 seasons. In the major bowl games on New Year's Day or later the Big Ten has gone 17-28 in that span.Running4shapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100805700627876441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-79669538519825052582014-06-03T16:52:54.727-04:002014-06-03T16:52:54.727-04:00There is little demand for 14-10 football. And if...There is little demand for 14-10 football. And if the recruiting is close to equal, then what you are saying it that the services are wrong (as coach Pinkle says) or the SEC develops players significantly better. Look at the NFL draft. My personal feeling is it is a style of play issue as much as anything. Running4shapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100805700627876441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-4398833123147745592014-01-25T16:24:37.769-05:002014-01-25T16:24:37.769-05:00In summary, the answer to the question, 'What ...In summary, the answer to the question, 'What is the best fantasy football site?' is this: the site that offers Draft Projections, Player Tracker Tools, Customized Line-Up Advice, Hot Waiver Wire Notifications and Unparalleled Injury Reports. Therefore, you can visit at <a href="http://www.footballdiehards.com/" rel="nofollow">fantasy football strenght of schedule</a>Helen Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732540681774111328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-44784586663409671112013-12-20T14:28:21.915-05:002013-12-20T14:28:21.915-05:00ESPN is the number 1 problem. The BIG wanted to pr...ESPN is the number 1 problem. The BIG wanted to profit off of its conference members. ESPN tells you that the SEC is so much better, but in reality they are not. Florida loss to a FCS school and it was on espn for a week. Michigan loss to a FCS team and its been on espn for 5 years. Small minds fall into the espn trap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-36530921117407946252013-12-20T14:25:33.130-05:002013-12-20T14:25:33.130-05:00Rutgers > ArkansasRutgers > Arkansas Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-44753657609088249572013-11-20T13:10:10.470-05:002013-11-20T13:10:10.470-05:00Maybe Ohio State might decide to go to SEC everyth...Maybe Ohio State might decide to go to SEC everything being the same money wise. Not!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-6306114754539886802013-11-18T23:48:23.211-05:002013-11-18T23:48:23.211-05:00^^ This just my opinion, Thanks for the article.^^ This just my opinion, Thanks for the article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-27369941247026355802013-11-18T23:40:48.205-05:002013-11-18T23:40:48.205-05:00@ Sean. If you Check the recruiting rankings the l...@ Sean. If you Check the recruiting rankings the last few years you will see that Michigan and Nebraska have done just fine. According to scout Michigan was ranked #2 last year and #4 in 2012. And to say EVERY recruit wants to play in the SEC is just ridiculous. Yes, the SEC currently recruits better than any other conference, but if you look at the results it's a lot closer than you would lead your readers to believe. <br /><br />And finally, the games played on the BTN network are games that would only be on local networks anyway. All the major Big Ten games get picked up by ABC and ESPN because there is a demand for them. The Big Ten is still by far the most popular conference in America. Big Ten has more fans, more alumns, and more boosters than any other conference. Will that change because of football? Maybe in 30 years. Will it be for reason you listed in your article. Maybe. That is why I commented "Good Read" above. <br /><br />I think you are actually on to something but your Bias comes through to strongly in your words. Go Bucks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-47785908974053730622013-11-18T22:58:44.196-05:002013-11-18T22:58:44.196-05:00SEC dominance is due to over signing and superior ...SEC dominance is due to over signing and superior coaches....the BTN has had nothing to do with that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-87190140963636031762013-11-18T22:56:10.812-05:002013-11-18T22:56:10.812-05:00ohio state has and will only play 2 games on the B...ohio state has and will only play 2 games on the BTN this year<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-51834645735805777442013-11-18T20:49:49.378-05:002013-11-18T20:49:49.378-05:00no national championships in EITHER revenue sport ...no national championships in EITHER revenue sport (the only two which matter) in over a decade...this FACT gets largely ignored in the midwest, and so much of that is because of their fancy revenue-generating TV network...who isn't jacked to watch a rutgers/purdon't diving meet in stunning HD in the not-too-distant future??John A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06405256804135524647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-48356348282281637562013-11-18T18:59:43.888-05:002013-11-18T18:59:43.888-05:00Great Article! A&M, Auburn, Alabama, Arkansas...Great Article! A&M, Auburn, Alabama, Arkansas, LSU, Ole Miss, Florida, Georgia, Mizzou, South Carolina, Tennessee >>>>> OSU, UM, MSU, PSU, Nebraska, Wisc... Hurry up SEC network!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-80284948511341369282013-11-18T16:21:55.127-05:002013-11-18T16:21:55.127-05:00Is the Big Ten network affiliated with ESPN, or is...Is the Big Ten network affiliated with ESPN, or is it independent? I know the SEC network is affiliated with ESPN, so I would think that ESPN will make sure that the SEC network is filled with second tier games and would not hurt it's national TV ratings by putting prime games on the SEC network in regional fashion (unless maybe the SEC network deals with service providers guarantee national exposure). I don't know, I'm asking.<br /><br />Also, most top recruits want to play in the NFL. I think that recruits want to play where they think they will have the best chance of moving on to the NFL. TV exposure aside, the SEC's biggest draw in my opinion is the huge statistical advantage they have over other conferences of putting players in the NFL, particularly in the first and second rounds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-70649944078311645962013-11-18T13:04:51.530-05:002013-11-18T13:04:51.530-05:00My point is that it will be extremely hard for Mic...My point is that it will be extremely hard for Michigan/PSU/Nebraska to get back to that level without the exposure. Every recruit wants to play in the SEC. Only Ohio State (so far) has been able to recruit like that in the past few years.<br /><br />Put simply, high school kids dreaming of playing on CBS on Saturday afternoons. They don't dream of playing on the Big Ten Network. Sean OLearyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17167403223532467766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-4487115935716264872013-11-18T10:36:10.485-05:002013-11-18T10:36:10.485-05:00Why am I being called an SEC homer? I'm a UCon...Why am I being called an SEC homer? I'm a UConn fan. Sean OLearyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17167403223532467766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-33315602673054629052013-11-18T10:32:48.785-05:002013-11-18T10:32:48.785-05:00Hmmmm. You sound a lot like Iowiq on the Scout Boa...Hmmmm. You sound a lot like Iowiq on the Scout Boards. : ^ )<br /><br />Written like a true SEC homer. Not too happy about the mighty SEC making $5 million less than the Big Ten in FY 2012/2013, are you. And Arkansas???? Really???? Arkansas vs Rutgers the last 2 years is 0-2. Just like I tell Iowiq. You need to do some serious fact checking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-64104901679213131622013-11-18T10:12:33.797-05:002013-11-18T10:12:33.797-05:00I doubt itI doubt itMazer_Rakhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15228705024825072611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420427772372732172.post-70704313854024434022013-11-18T00:23:51.492-05:002013-11-18T00:23:51.492-05:00Good Read. You are obviously a SEC homer, but that...Good Read. You are obviously a SEC homer, but that is OK. I agree with a lot what you said. The B1G is not a terrible conference, not even close. It is a good, not great, conference. Once Penn State is back and Michigan start winning again, it will be back. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com