College football season is too long

[gamecockcat]

I love CFB. But, Georgia and TCU will play 15 games this year. When the playoffs go to 12 games, maybe another one or two. It's asking a lot of the players to play that many games. Michigan without the top RB. TCUs top RB got hurt and had to sit out. You keep playing g this many game for the top teams and, sooner or later, some of the stars are gonna get hurt.

When the playoffs expand, I think cut back to 11 regular season games and no conference championship games. The best teams would then play 13 or maybe 14 games, which is more than enough.

And 43 bowl games? C'mon, Rice played in a bowl and were 5-7.

 

[maroon79]

Heroin is not your friend

Football is never ever ever wrong

 

[rucker4]

I love CFB. But, Georgia and TCU will play 15 games this year. When the playoffs go to 12 games, maybe another one or two. It's asking a lot of the players to play that many games. Michigan without the top RB. TCUs top RB got hurt and had to sit out. You keep playing g this many game for the top teams and, sooner or later, some of the stars are gonna get hurt.

When the playoffs expand, I think cut back to 11 regular season games and no conference championship games. The best teams would then play 13 or maybe 14 games, which is more than enough.

And 43 bowl games? C'mon, Rice played in a bowl and were 5-7.

Answer me this: Why do you think the season the regular season extended to 12 games and playoffs are now expanding?

 

[K_TIME]

I love CFB. But, Georgia and TCU will play 15 games this year. When the playoffs go to 12 games, maybe another one or two. It's asking a lot of the players to play that many games. Michigan without the top RB. TCUs top RB got hurt and had to sit out. You keep playing g this many game for the top teams and, sooner or later, some of the stars are gonna get hurt.

When the playoffs expand, I think cut back to 11 regular season games and no conference championship games. The best teams would then play 13 or maybe 14 games, which is more than enough.

And 43 bowl games? C'mon, Rice played in a bowl and were 5-7.

I can agree.

1. We have no need for 4 non conference games. 3 bums and 1 good team is all anybody does...what does 3 bums do for anyone.
2. But if we go 9 game SEC slate....do you go 2 non conference games? or 3?

 

[JASUN74]

Football is King of Sports and it isn’t perfect but it’s close. More Football please!

 

[UKWildcats1987]

They are all paid mercenaries now so no issues with more games. They are never gonna eliminate conference title games. Once the sec ditches divisions and goes to 9 conference games there will just be 3 ooo games.

 

[yoshukai]

I love CFB. But, Georgia and TCU will play 15 games this year. When the playoffs go to 12 games, maybe another one or two. It's asking a lot of the players to play that many games. Michigan without the top RB. TCUs top RB got hurt and had to sit out. You keep playing g this many game for the top teams and, sooner or later, some of the stars are gonna get hurt.

When the playoffs expand, I think cut back to 11 regular season games and no conference championship games. The best teams would then play 13 or maybe 14 games, which is more than enough.

And 43 bowl games? C'mon, Rice played in a bowl and were 5-7.

Funny but I wish it was longer.

 

[JumperJack]

They are all paid mercenaries now so no issues with more games. They are never gonna eliminate conference title games. Once the sec ditches divisions and goes to 9 conference games there will just be 3 ooo games.

I was gonna say it’s a damn meat grinder but yeah, they get paid for it now.

 

[GoBigBlue1280]

I like the idea of college playoffs being on Thursday and Saturday with NFL playoffs on Friday and Sunday. How cool would that be, like March Madness, only cooler!

 

[SaltyCat22]

Honestly if someone said the thread title to me with a straight face in person I’d give ‘em a Bobby Knight slap in the face!! Even if they were 6’9 275!

 

[mrschwump]

But will probably get longer. Ninth conference game will be added and schedule will go to 13 games. Too much money involved. Season will start mid-August.

 

[know1]

It's not nearly long enough in my opinion. It will be over already a week from now.

 

[maroon79]

My off-season depression is already beginning to set in

 

[vhcat70]

There should a separate spring season with a different set of players. Have bowl games around July 4 holiday. Could have an Alaska Bowl.

 

[STL_Cat]

If I understand correctly, you’re asking for less college football?

 

[3632]

I don’t know wecan argue they play too many games when the fcs and other division teams have been playing 15 games decade upon decade and without anything comparable to d1 football teams for travel accommodations. . I agree the time frame is too long and there is too big of a gap after the season before they get to the playoffs and bigger bowls. If they take any time off it shouldn’t be more than a week.

 

[sluggercatfan]

I can agree.

1. We have no need for 4 non conference games. 3 bums and 1 good team is all anybody does...what does 3 bums do for anyone.
2. But if we go 9 game SEC slate....do you go 2 non conference games? or 3?

It's a big source of revenue for the "bums" to help run their programs.

 

[seccats04]

I don’t know wecan argue they play too many games when the fcs and other division teams have been playing 15 games decade upon decade and without anything comparable to d1 football teams for travel accommodations. . I agree the time frame is too long and there is too big of a gap after the season before they get to the playoffs and bigger bowls. If they take any time off it shouldn’t be more than a week.

I agree. There are so many bowl games now that almost every P5 team gets an invite. So it's not like you're getting this huge leg up with 16 extra practices, especially now with players sitting out and transferring. Move the bowls up to mid-December and spread them out. The first two weeks of bowl season are terrible games and then at the end you have all the good teams playing at the same time. Move the signing period back to February. UK turned down a Vegas bowl invite because it was at the same time as an important recruiting weekend. That is ludicrous. The timelines for college football definitely need revamped.

 

[mrschwump]

I agree. There are so many bowl games now that almost every P5 team gets an invite. So it's not like you're getting this huge leg up with 16 extra practices, especially now with players sitting out and transferring. Move the bowls up to mid-December and spread them out. The first two weeks of bowl season are terrible games and then at the end you have all the good teams playing at the same time. Move the signing period back to February. UK turned down a Vegas bowl invite because it was at the same time as an important recruiting weekend. That is ludicrous. The timelines for college football definitely need revamped.

Agree the college football timelines need to change. Actually I wish they'd abolish the signing periods, let kids sign any time.

 

[Cat06]

The SEC would be crazy to not have a 4 team conference playoff, end the season same as Basketball. Split the SEC, Big 10, ACC and whatever conference survives out West away from the NCAA.

Conference playoff, National playoffs and no more sharing that revenue with the NCAA.

 

[jrn71]

Answer me this: Why do you think the season the regular season extended to 12 games and playoffs are now expanding?

Simple. Money

 

[JHB4UK]

No. More football, not less. Injuries have always been a part of the game. The CFB playoff teams will be the best in the country & the deepest rosters, Edwards was great subbing in as Michigan RB.

Start season in August. Give every team 2 bye weeks, nobody plays more than 5 weeks in a row. Give everyone 5 yrs eligibility.

 

[Jimerussell]

My off-season depression is already beginning to set in

You're coaching though, Liam

 

[BGCATFAN2012]

Alot of guys got hurt this weekend, kinda wondering if TCU has enough players to play against a team like Georgia. TCU actually benefited from a bullshit call on a Michigan TD. Hard to believe they have enough to beat a SEC team for the title... Bulldogs by 20

 

[maroon79]

You're coaching though, Liam

Only for 1 more week

This is it

Back home to Lexington

 

[Tf2217]

In the middle of June when there is nothing worth a crap on TV to watch, or anything else I’ll chuckle at people who feel this way.

 

[sam_o]

Blasphemy

 

[Freetaxreturn]

Idk how to say it but these are 18-22 year old kids, I think they can handle it in the prime of their life and the best shape they will ever be in unless they are Tim Couch 🍺

 

[JHB4UK]

Play more games

Give more bye weeks

Expand the rosters

Let guys play 5 yrs not just 4

 

[Hjack]

30-40 years or so ago, UK football season seemed like it lasted forever, but bowl games for the Cats were not the cause.

 

[Jimerussell]

Only for 1 more week

This is it

Back home to Lexington

Absolutely. Time to get that OL right, and find a serviceable backup QB

 

[rqarnold]

The SEC would be crazy to not have a 4 team conference playoff, end the season same as Basketball. Split the SEC, Big 10, ACC and whatever conference survives out West away from the NCAA.

Conference playoff, National playoffs and no more sharing that revenue with the NCAA.

The NCAA does not and has never shared in D1 football (FCS) revenue. Like 90% of NCAA revenue comes from the NCAA basketball tournament which is their tournament.

 

[Girthang]

I can agree.

1. We have no need for 4 non conference games. 3 bums and 1 good team is all anybody does...what does 3 bums do for anyone.

1. It keeps other conferences going.
2. Helps fcs, too.
3. Helps players get ready for the rest of the season.
4. Helps backups get evaluated and starters to get rests.
5. Helps you evaluate your own team's strengths and weaknesses before the heavier part of the schedule.

2. But if we go 9 game SEC slate....do you go 2 non conference games? or 3?

You need 2 minimum, but 3 if you're going to have one be from a P5 conference.

A 9 game SEC SLATE is insane, imo.

The SEC ALREADY cost itself an extra spot in how many playoffs by playing a grueling 8 game
schedule while the rest of the country had nothing like it. Playing the worst SEC team in any year is an absolute btch compared to playing the lower 1/2 or 2/3rds of most other conferences. In some cases the lower 90% of other conferences.

The others have a lot to prove. They have yet to play the kind of schedule the SEC has proven to be. Let them play a tougher in conference schedule for a while before we hoist the conference with our own petard. We do that enough already. Stick with 8 SEC games for a couple years of the new membership.

Move slowly towards a 9th game, (unless the money is insurmountably good of course, because everything is driven by money these days).

 

[ukfan1622]

I wish our offense had played a few more games.

 

[WildcatofNati]

1. It keeps other conferences going.
2. Helps fcs, too.
3. Helps players get ready for the rest of the season.
4. Helps backups get evaluated and starters to get rests.
5. Helps you evaluate your own team's strengths and weaknesses before the heavier part of the schedule.




You need 2 minimum, but 3 if you're going to have one be from a P5 conference.

A 9 game SEC SLATE is insane, imo.

The SEC ALREADY cost itself an extra spot in how many playoffs by playing a grueling 8 game
schedule while the rest of the country had nothing like it. Playing the worst SEC team in any year is an absolute btch compared to playing the lower 1/2 or 2/3rds of most other conferences. In some cases the lower 90% of other conferences.

The others have a lot to prove. They have yet to play the kind of schedule the SEC has proven to be. Let them play a tougher in conference schedule for a while before we hoist the conference with our own petard. We do that enough already. Stick with 8 SEC games for a couple years of the new membership.

Move slowly towards a 9th game, (unless the money is insurmountably good of course, because everything is driven by money these days).

I don't disagree with your reasoning, but 9 SEC games are perfect for a 16 team league. You play 3 permanent opponents every year. That leaves 12. You play each of those every other year. That means you have a home game against every team every fourth year, unless it's a permanent opponent and then it's every other year.

If you only play 8 conference games a year, the only way to have a similar set up is to have only 1 permanent opponent a year and play each of the other 14 teams every other year. The problem with that is certain programs have two or three major rivals they want to play every year. Alabama wants Auburn AND Tennessee every year, etc.

 

[bradscats]

There should a separate spring season with a different set of players. Have bowl games around July 4 holiday. Could have an Alaska Bowl.

I kind of agree with this. The Covid year was somewhat interesting with some football being played in the Spring. Some levels of college football could greatly benefit from playing in the Spring. If Football is being played and not competing with better football for TV time, people will watch.

 

[Caveman Catfan]

If the season was four games, star players would still get hurt. While I personally agree the season is long enough now, is there an increased risk of injury associated with playing more games? I know the NFL union at one time took that position, but is it true? It seems as if it would be, as bodies wear down and micro injuries compound, but is it true?

I don’t think you need to answer “yes” to say this is enough. I am biased, of course, because the idea of a 12 team playoff makes me want to puke.

 

[Girthang]

I don't disagree with your reasoning, but 9 SEC games are perfect for a 16 team league. You play 3 permanent opponents every year. That leaves 12. You play each of those every other year. That means you have a home game against every team every fourth year, unless it's a permanent opponent and then it's every other year.

If you only play 8 conference games a year, the only way to have a similar set up is to have only 1 permanent opponent a year and play each of the other 14 teams every other year. The problem with that is certain programs have two or three major rivals they want to play every year. Alabama wants Auburn AND Tennessee every year, etc.

Yep. All just a rehash of what has been talked about by many here for a few years now. Doesn't change the fact that no one had a schedule that compares to the SEC, and it'll make it harder without much national benefit.

 

[KyCatFan]

Doesn't the NFL play 17 games now plus the preseason games. Then if you win the Superbowl you throw in another 4 games I think. So there's a chance you could possibly play in around 24 games. Better to prepare them for a longer season by getting used to playing more games. It's kinda crazy the difference in games in a college season compared to a pro season in most sports.

 

[Crums Bald Spot]

Dykes and his ability to create a drinking game out of coaching lingo. The new one is floppy action.