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Lets_Talk:
Seems to me that YSU would make more than $200,000 from playing a 2nd "money game" in a season where 12 games are allowed. Playing 2 such games would make finishing 9-3 or better more difficult, but a YSU team at 8-4/6-2 with 2 of the losses against FBS teams might be more attractive to the playoff committee than a YSU team which finishes 8-4/5-3, with 3 of the wins over schools from the NEC and Pioneer.
At 6-2 in the MVFC, I believe YSU could make the playoffs now that the field has expanded to 24 teams. Another thing to consider, is if YSU makes the playoffs, it could actually cost more money than if not making the playoffs. So, in a season allowing 12 games, play 3 $$$$ games. This would generate a huge amount of money. YSU could still make the playoffs by winning the MFVC. Playing these "lesser" opponents has net led to YSU making the playoffs. So, play 2 or 3 "money games" and bring in considerably more than $200,000 per game. YSU has made the playoffs 1 time(2006) in the 19 years playing at the FCS level with a coach not named Tressel. Maybe it is time to turn the focus away from making the playoffs, and instead just use football to bring in as much revenue as possible? And, once every 8-10 years, YSU might get lucky, win the MFVC and make the playoffs, such as happened in 2006.
ysufan0505:
--- Quote from: Lets_Talk on September 09, 2014, 11:24:23 PM ---Seems to me that YSU would make more than $200,000 from playing a 2nd "money game" in a season where 12 games are allowed. Playing 2 such games would make finishing 9-3 or better more difficult, but a YSU team at 8-4/6-2 with 2 of the losses against FBS teams might be more attractive to the playoff committee than a YSU team which finishes 8-4/5-3, with 3 of the wins over schools from the NEC and Pioneer.
At 6-2 in the MVFC, I believe YSU could make the playoffs now that the field has expanded to 24 teams. Another thing to consider, is if YSU makes the playoffs, it could actually cost more money than if not making the playoffs. So, in a season allowing 12 games, play 3 $$$$ games. This would generate a huge amount of money. YSU could still make the playoffs by winning the MFVC. Playing these "lesser" opponents has net led to YSU making the playoffs. So, play 2 or 3 "money games" and bring in considerably more than $200,000 per game. YSU has made the playoffs 1 time in the 20 years playing at FCE level with a coach not named Tressel. Maybe it is time to turn the focus away from making the playoffs, and instead just use football to bring in as much revenue as possible. And, once every 8-10 years, YSU might get lucky, win the MFVC and make the playoffs, such as happened in 2006.
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Bingo, I'm all for another money game!
Penguin Nation:
Me too. Three money games would be fantastic. It would also help recruiting.
Lets_Talk:
I have a question and a few comments in regards to the Athletic Department. I know generating revenue is a challenge, and that football helps pay the bills for the enitre department. My question is in regards to the budget provided the Athletic Department.
I know that ALL departments on campus were asked to make cuts in order to help offset the loss of State Funding, and to help ensure YSU operates without a deficit, or with a small a deficit as possible. Does anyone know if the Athletic Dept was asked to make cuts to non coaching staff?
Seems to me, the Athletic Department could eliminate 2,3,4 positions, those of us on the outside not notice the difference, and in doing so save well over $200,000 when salary and benefits are combined. Yes, this would mean a few people losing their jobs, which would be difficult for those people. It would also mean those who remain would likely put in more hours, and be given additional responsibilities. But, this is exactly what is being asked of EVERY department on campus. Do more with less. And, if that is being asked of the academic departments, then I see no reason for it to not be DEMANDED of the Athletic Department.
IAA Fan:
--- Quote from: Lets_Talk on September 09, 2014, 11:24:23 PM ---Seems to me that YSU would make more than $200,000 from playing a 2nd "money game" in a season where 12 games are allowed. Playing 2 such games would make finishing 9-3 or better more difficult, but a YSU team at 8-4/6-2 with 2 of the losses against FBS teams might be more attractive to the playoff committee than a YSU team which finishes 8-4/5-3, with 3 of the wins over schools from the NEC and Pioneer.
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I would not agree here. The NCAA has no special love (or hatred) for the MVFC or YSU. They need to keep teams like those in the NEC or PFL relevant, which is why they offered them a play-ofrf bid and encourage us (full-scholarship schools) to play them. I would further state that they take that into consideration when selecting teams to the post-season.
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