Reality of twelve game seasons

[Goldenbuc]

I don't have any doubt that the UCF/USF series will continue, either.  It's just logical finacially and an easy game to schedule.  Whether it becomes a traditional rivalry or not....that would be determined by time.  It may...it may not.

But it's an easy game for both the teams and fans to travel to...as well...it's a lot cheaper than flying to some Big 10 or Big 12 school!!

But there's also chances of some SEC/ACC teams scheduling some home and homes with USF and UCF.  Although there's slim chances of teams like Auburn, Bama, UF, UGA, FSU..etc. coming to town (although Miami (FL) is slated to come to UCF in 2009 currently)...it'll be difficult to get most of those big boys.  But teams like Duke, Vandy, Wake Forest, Miss. State would possibly be easier.  Although UCF has played Purdue and scheduled NC State @ home (UCF cancelled the series).  But you never know.

Anyway...expect UCF and USF to keep the series going.  Attracts a big crowd and I don't think the USF fans need to worry about traveling to Orlando and being harassed by fans.  If you can venture into UM...I'm sure UCF won't be a problem.  We're in Orlando....not Philly!!

[DawgPound]

That 2for1 idea would never fly.  USF doesn't hold the cards they think they do.  Remember, CUSA could easily turn that 12th game into a conference game and leave UCF with 3 OOC games per year, yet USF is stuck with 5.

The 12 game season is going to give teams in the Big East less pull as far negotiating games.  What should be 2-1 and 3-1 will shrink to 1-1 and 2-1 or the BE teams will have to seriously up their payout to convince teams to show up.  That will really hurt the BCS newcomers who don't have that money to spend.