No Ninth Game? No Problem
By: Roy Philpott
While I don't really have a problem with that, I do think it's intriguing to consider how such a format would work.
Would the ninth game be scheduled against the same opponent every year in the same way every team in the Atlantic Division has a certain team in the Coastal in plays every single year? (For Clemson that team is Georgia Tech)
If that would be the case, why not Miami or Virginia Tech? Knowing Clemson would get to play the 'Canes or Hokies every year would be a nice "addition" to the schedule.
Even though it isn't going to happen, it wouldn't be a bad thing to have another guaranteed game against a quality opponent.
The coaches, on the other hand, are completely against it as playing another conference game is seen in their eyes as the potential difference between nine and 10 wins- which could keep their team out of the BCS.
At this point the ACC isn't good enough to where that argument is valid.
It is being reported the ACC has nixed the idea of adding a ninth game to its regular season football schedule.
While I don't really have a problem with that, I do think it's intriguing to consider how such a format would work.
Would the ninth game be scheduled against the same opponent every year in the same way every team in the Atlantic Division has a certain team in the Coastal in plays every single year? (For Clemson that team is Georgia Tech)
If that would be the case, why not Miami or Virginia Tech? Knowing Clemson would get to play the 'Canes or Hokies every year would be a nice "addition" to the schedule.
Even though it isn't going to happen, it wouldn't be a bad thing to have another guaranteed game against a quality opponent.
The coaches, on the other hand, are completely against it as playing another conference game is seen in their eyes as the potential difference between nine and 10 wins- which could keep their team out of the BCS.
At this point the ACC isn't good enough to where that argument is valid.
posted by Roy Philpott @ 2:50 PM
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Roy, from a fan standpoint, I totally agree about playing a 9th ACC game every year against a Miami or Virginia Tech. It would certainly beef up the schedule.
However, no coach in his right mind would do that especially if another competing team in the division is lining up every year against Duke and both games count the same.
I know that was just an example, but that is one of the bigger problems with the idea of doing the 9th game, even if the 9th game "rotated".
Great point Herby.
The selfish, fan-side of me likes those matchups against the potential good teams in the league.
However, when you think about it terms of wanting Clemson to have every advantage, it tends to change your thoughts.
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