AtlAppMan wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2017 2:46 pm
ASUGoose wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2017 12:20 pm
For G5 - Have zero desire to schedule any MW schools unless it's a H&H with Boise State, otherwise stay within footprint unless it's a H&H with the likes of Marshall, Cincy, Houston, or Navy.
I would disagree slightly with your statement on G5 H&H opponents. I don't mind H&H with top G5 OOC games,
regardless of Geo, as it helps our SOS (due to weak SBC schedule) and national ranking for NY6 chances. Look at UMass this year, a strong win doesn't get anybody's attention on the national scene. Last year, ODU proved to be a nice OOC Win. Whereas any of the top 10 G5s would look good on our resume. If we are going to raise our National Brand then we need to be taking on some quality G5 OOC teams.
The challenge to this theory is probably trying to predict which G5 will be top 10 G5s in 4-6 yrs out into future.
I think you just have to try to schedule teams, whether G5 or P5, that bring something to the table:
- Quality opponent.
- Recognizable name.
- Driveable game for visiting fans.
- Recruiting footprint.
- Possible media interest.
- Appealing travel destination.
- Traditional/potential rivalry.
Most of those in the G5 ranks would be Southeastern teams, but I'd be all for a H&H with, say, San Diego State, Navy, SMU, UNLV, Air Force or (of course) Boise State.