Two FBS opponents in 2013???

[ubuntuCAT]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

Farley has contracted that if UNI schedules a 2nd FBS game that he gets 10% of the lower guarantee amount as a bonus.

[Panther-Sheik]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

I'm ok with that.

[heisman6183]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

I'm all for 2 FBS games but we need a 12 game schedule to do this. Too hard to make the playoffs when you play in the MVFC and have 2 really tough games in the non-conference.

[JayJ79]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

I'm all for 2 FBS games but we need a 12 game schedule to do this. Too hard to make the playoffs when you play in the MVFC and have 2 really tough games in the non-conference.

And it's even harder to make the playoffs when the BoR forces the school to drop their athletic program.

I'd rather have 2 really tough non-conf road games than no football games at all.

[Panther-Sheik]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

Rather lose a good BCS game then to SFA. Just sayin', losses are possible no matter who you play.

[UNI83]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

I'm all for 2 FBS games but we need a 12 game schedule to do this. Too hard to make the playoffs when you play in the MVFC and have 2 really tough games in the non-conference.

We CAN'T schedule a 12 game schedule. I'm 99.9% sure that NCAA rules only allow for 11 games in the FCS.

[JayJ79]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

We CAN'T schedule a 12 game schedule. I'm 99.9% sure that NCAA rules only allow for 11 games in the FCS.

I think there is some special provisional clause about getting an extra game if you play at Hawaii (or maybe that only applies to non-football sports, I dunno). But even if that is the case, I don't see UNI getting on their schedule.

[jegbomb52]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

UNI had a 12 game schedule 3-4 years ago. FCS gets a year for 12 games again I think in 2013.

[JayJ79]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

UNI had a 12 game schedule 3-4 years ago. FCS gets a year for 12 games again I think in 2013.

there is some formula used by the NCAA that if there is a certain number of Saturdays between one date and some other date, then they'll allow FCS teams to play 12 games. Can't remember the details, though.

(which, I'm sure you knew, Jeg. Just trying to clarify, or state the obvious. haha)

[ubuntuCAT]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20100919/SPORTS020702/9200306/College-football-Northern-Iowa-could-feel-the-squeeze

Dang, I thought we were playing Iowa next year...

How are we only getting $300k for playing ISU?

Interesting the last 2 games against ISU we get $400k or 20% of ticket sales which ever is greater

[Big_Al]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

Utah isn't exactly Florida. We'd most likely lose, but they aren't the same caliber program as Iowa or BYU, two teams we've played in the recent past. The last two years, Iowa would kick the snot out of Utah. Most years that would be true as well.

Jeg has it right. Go for the payday.

You're right, Utah is not the same caliber as BYU -- they're better than BYU. As to whether they're better than Iowa, I don't know -- they're geared up for different games. However, I'll take the spread option over 3 yards and a pile of dust every time.

[cydave]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

Damn, Ball St. is getting $800,000 to play at Iowa this year?!?

[UNIMIS2001]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

Damn, Ball St. is getting $800,000 to play at Iowa this year?!?

We should NEVER play Iowa or ISU unless they pay us what they pay other Non-Conference opponents. Another reason to despise ISU and Iowa, like I need any.

[JayJ79]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

We should NEVER play Iowa or ISU unless they pay us what they pay other Non-Conference opponents. Another reason to despise ISU and Iowa, like I need any.

I don't have the actual stats, but I'm guessing just about every BCS program pays more to bring in the "mid-major" guarantee games than the FCS games.

Just like I'd bet UNI pays more to bring in full-scholly programs than they do to bring in a partial or non-scholly program.

[northwest iowa panther]

Re: Two FBS opponents in 2013???

With a shrinking number of nonconference games both Big 12 and Big 10, it is a buyer's market. You will see the payouts for the guarantee games shrink considerably as more teams compete for fewer games.