FCS national championship

[Appy137]

Did anyone notice that Tony Peterson is the co offensive coordinator and qb coach for Illinois State?

[Seattleapp]

Completely forgot the game was even on so I didn't see a single minute of it.

Dude it was one of the best games I’ve seen, the ending was phenomenal. Shades of 2005 scoop and score. A lot of drama. My Nashville buddies said both schools took over downtown Nashville.

Chattanooga was a ton of fun, but man I’m jealous. Can you imagine App Nation taking over Broadway 3 years in a row?

That woulda been epic!! I spoke to folks who said the Montana state fans were crushin the bars down there. Last nights game gave me great nostalgia. I’m not sayin I didn’t love the Birmingham bowl in front of 75 people.. I kid I kid. Sorta

[APPdiesel]

Just makes me think, I don’t want the G5 to be relegated to the new FCS, but if it does happen it might not be that bad. Just as long as ESPN funds it, promotes it, and doesn’t bury it by scheduling it the same day as NFL games, the product on the field would be pretty good.

[Apptiger]

It was an awesome game. Wouldn't want to go back, still pissed off they sent us down my sophomore year. If we have to, I'll still be a Mountaineer.

[Seattleapp]

It was an awesome game. Wouldn't want to go back, still pissed off they sent us down my sophomore year. If we have to, I'll still be a Mountaineer.

Where are we now? I mean that rhetorically. But those prime time playoff games are 1000% times more fun than our who cares bowl. And now that we are so lost in the wilderness , our place in college football is murkier than ever

[JTApps1]

Just makes me think, I don’t want the G5 to be relegated to the new FCS, but if it does happen it might not be that bad. Just as long as ESPN funds it, promotes it, and doesn’t bury it by scheduling it the same day as NFL games, the product on the field would be pretty good.

ESPN seems to be promoting the FCS playoffs more than ever. Does anyone else get the feeling they're doing it to lay the ground work for pushing the G6 into it's own playoff?

They own many of the middle to lower tier bowls. Those games can't be cheap to operate, but it guarantees them content. I'm sure they'd be happy to replace many of those with on campus playoff games that they didn't have to manage other than broadcasting.

[Saint3333]

Just makes me think, I don’t want the G5 to be relegated to the new FCS, but if it does happen it might not be that bad. Just as long as ESPN funds it, promotes it, and doesn’t bury it by scheduling it the same day as NFL games, the product on the field would be pretty good.

You mean like they promised in the early 80's. History rhymes, just long enough for decision makers to forget what happened last time...

[mike87]

It was an awesome game. Wouldn't want to go back, still pissed off they sent us down my sophomore year. If we have to, I'll still be a Mountaineer.

Where are we now? I mean that rhetorically. But those prime time playoff games are 1000% times more fun than our who cares bowl. And now that we are so lost in the wilderness , our place in college football is murkier than ever

As one who attended the who cares bowl this year...you're not wrong. I'd have taken Stateboro or Boone as a better venue and despite the appeal of that trophy, playing to move on is better. The murkier part is the regular season. Our conference and non-conference games are much better than they were.

[BambooRdApp]

I think you try a march madness idea. Give schools opportunity at the main playoffs and ones that do not make it, NIT stye version. .. with a requirement that conference champions that do not make the main playoffs, get auto bid to these NIT style playoffs. All games at a home team except finals.

[appdaze]

Why would I want to run my program through a playoff when most of my starters would sit out foe the transfer portal so they don't get injured before their next paycheck? If im a star player looking to move on for a bigger pay check why would I risk that injury? This is a professional league now. You cant think about it like college sports anymore. Thats overs. These are/will be contracted workers who arent going to take those risks that cpuld damage their next paycheck.

[BambooRdApp]

Why would I want to run my program through a playoff when most of my starters would sit out foe the transfer portal so they don't get injured before their next paycheck? If im a star player looking to move on for a bigger pay check why would I risk that injury? This is a professional league now. You cant think about it like college sports anymore. Thats overs. These are/will be contracted workers who arent going to take those risks that cpuld damage their next paycheck.

They already do it out if not in playoff. We did and several others have done this year. Sarr's Cincy team had a large number not playing. That is not going to change if not in playoffs.
If they keep bowls, you will have players opting out.

[appdaze]

Why would I want to run my program through a playoff when most of my starters would sit out foe the transfer portal so they don't get injured before their next paycheck? If im a star player looking to move on for a bigger pay check why would I risk that injury? This is a professional league now. You cant think about it like college sports anymore. Thats overs. These are/will be contracted workers who arent going to take those risks that cpuld damage their next paycheck.

They already do it out if not in playoff. We did and several others have done this year. Sarr's Cincy team had a large number not playing. That is not going to change if not in playoffs.
If they keep bowls, you will have players opting out.

Im aware they already opt out. It would be worse for a tournament. Can you imagine dragging depleted G5 teams through a tournament no one nationally wants to watch to begin with especially when 80% of the big name players have hit the transfer portal already. ESPN isnt going to sponsor that and neither is anyone else. Can you imagine our bowl team this year being in that play off? My point is a tournament like what has been suggested just doesn't make sense in many ways including money. Top players wouldn't play, coaches would already be looking to move up, it would drag on an off season thay they dont want in this current market. A one off crappy bowl game barely happens as is. At least those get televised for some exposure.

[BambooRdApp]

Why would I want to run my program through a playoff when most of my starters would sit out foe the transfer portal so they don't get injured before their next paycheck? If im a star player looking to move on for a bigger pay check why would I risk that injury? This is a professional league now. You cant think about it like college sports anymore. Thats overs. These are/will be contracted workers who arent going to take those risks that cpuld damage their next paycheck.

They already do it out if not in playoff. We did and several others have done this year. Sarr's Cincy team had a large number not playing. That is not going to change if not in playoffs.
If they keep bowls, you will have players opting out.

Im aware they already opt out. It would be worse for a tournament. Can you imagine dragging depleted G5 teams through a tournament no one nationally wants to watch to begin with especially when 80% of the big name players have hit the transfer portal already. ESPN isnt going to sponsor that and neither is anyone else. Can you imagine our bowl team this year being in that play off? My point is a tournament like what has been suggested just doesn't make sense in many ways including money. Top players wouldn't play, coaches would already be looking to move up, it would drag on an off season thay they dont want in this current market. A one off crappy bowl game barely happens as is. At least those get televised for some exposure.

They were watching FCS and a great crowd. And get more games at home. We can agree to disagree.

[mike87]

Why would I want to run my program through a playoff when most of my starters would sit out foe the transfer portal so they don't get injured before their next paycheck? If im a star player looking to move on for a bigger pay check why would I risk that injury? This is a professional league now. You cant think about it like college sports anymore. Thats overs. These are/will be contracted workers who arent going to take those risks that cpuld damage their next paycheck.

They already do it out if not in playoff. We did and several others have done this year. Sarr's Cincy team had a large number not playing. That is not going to change if not in playoffs.
If they keep bowls, you will have players opting out.

Im aware they already opt out. It would be worse for a tournament. Can you imagine dragging depleted G5 teams through a tournament no one nationally wants to watch to begin with especially when 80% of the big name players have hit the transfer portal already. ESPN isnt going to sponsor that and neither is anyone else. Can you imagine our bowl team this year being in that play off? My point is a tournament like what has been suggested just doesn't make sense in many ways including money. Top players wouldn't play, coaches would already be looking to move up, it would drag on an off season thay they dont want in this current market. A one off crappy bowl game barely happens as is. At least those get televised for some exposure.

Ga Southern showed up to our bowl with all their players. Maybe the problem isn't as universal as we think.

[Seattleapp]

Why would I want to run my program through a playoff when most of my starters would sit out foe the transfer portal so they don't get injured before their next paycheck? If im a star player looking to move on for a bigger pay check why would I risk that injury? This is a professional league now. You cant think about it like college sports anymore. Thats overs. These are/will be contracted workers who arent going to take those risks that cpuld damage their next paycheck.

They already do it out if not in playoff. We did and several others have done this year. Sarr's Cincy team had a large number not playing. That is not going to change if not in playoffs.
If they keep bowls, you will have players opting out.

Im aware they already opt out. It would be worse for a tournament. Can you imagine dragging depleted G5 teams through a tournament no one nationally wants to watch to begin with especially when 80% of the big name players have hit the transfer portal already. ESPN isnt going to sponsor that and neither is anyone else. Can you imagine our bowl team this year being in that play off? My point is a tournament like what has been suggested just doesn't make sense in many ways including money. Top players wouldn't play, coaches would already be looking to move up, it would drag on an off season thay they dont want in this current market. A one off crappy bowl game barely happens as is. At least those get televised for some exposure.

They were watching FCS and a great crowd. And get more games at home. We can agree to disagree.

The crazy thing is this isn’t happening at the FCS level. Those kids are still playing and I’d argue playing the game for why it’s supposed to be played. I’m glad no one on here is poo poo’ing that game because it was really fun to watch

[AppWyo]

The players are still playing because what they are playing for means something. People are being told that the bowls do not matter and the players believe that.

Expand the playoffs with automatic conference champion spots, everything will stabilize.

[Stonewall]

I invested in the move up as I committed to and continue to do so. G6 separation from the CFP would be a new 1 AA. My investment would decrease accordingly. I believe that I am not alone.

[BambooRdApp]

I agree with that thought process. I gave more since moving up to FBS

If bowl games go by the wayside, need to expand the playoffs or some alternative for teams that do not make playoffs. It just seems that if your only option is the main FBS playoffs and no alternative...over time, the schools never getting in...the fan base may feel that no reason to continue to contribute to the program.

[mike87]

As long as we remain with peer institutions and not go back to playing a bunch of small privates, I wouldn't back off financially. I like the conference and level we currently compete at. Bowl vs Playoff and saying we are on par with the P4's... I mean, let's be honest, I don't give at a P4 level either.

[appdaze]

FCS playoff TV ratings minus the champ game as I doubt its published yet.

One thing to keep in mind with sports numbers. How many of these are bars that try to put every game up somewhere thats on TV.

Gotta love that 400k for a semi final game.


https://herosports.com/fcs-football-tv- ... offs-bzbz/