Big Ten moves will boost Rutgers recruiting

The New York Times deserves the Pulitzer prize for stating the obvious.

Thread hijack.

"The biggest thing in a nutshell is Rutgers has the same opportunity as anybody else to be in the playoff system," Dohn said.

Not all "anybody else"s.

Question: Is Rutgers more deserving of having the "opportunity" referenced in the quote than schools such as USF, San Diego State, or even one such as Fresno State? (I remember watching Fresno State go to Rutgers and hand them their hat a few years ago.)

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Originally posted 09:36 AM ET  11.24 by Deep Creek

Thread hijack. "The biggest thing in a nutshell is Rutgers has the same opportunity as anybody else to be in the playoff system," Dohn said. Not all "anybody else"s. Question: Is Rutgers more deserving of having the "opportunity" referenced in the quote than schools such as USF, San Diego State, or even one such as Fresno State? (I remember watching Fresno State go to Rutgers and hand them their hat a few years ago.)

No. Rutgers is no more "deserving" of a playoff slot than any other university. In fact Rutgers has a BETTER opportunity than many others because the B1G (and the SEC) has 2 automatic slots in the upcoming system.

Thanks to manipulation by Delaney and Slive (and their television partners), conference representation in the upcoming "playoffs" will not be equitable.

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Originally posted 09:55 AM ET  11.24 by Dr. B-f-G

No. Rutgers is no more "deserving" of a playoff slot than any other university. In fact Rutgers has a BETTER opportunity than many others because the B1G (and the SEC) has 2 automatic slots in the upcoming system.Thanks to manipulation by Delaney and Slive (and their television partners), conference representation in the upcoming "playoffs" will not be equitable.

Another question. Why are bottom feeder schools like Indiana, Minne, Kentucky, Kansas, etc more deserving of the opportunity than those I previously listed?

Only because of affiliation?

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Originally posted 10:11 AM ET  11.24 by Deep Creek

Another question. Why are bottom feeder schools like Indiana, Minne, Kentucky, Kansas, etc more deserving of the opportunity than those I previously listed?Only because of affiliation?

Kansas doesn't belong on the list. They're not in the "more deserving" category because they're not in God's Conference or The Devil's Conference. B12 teams have a shot at 1 guaranteed slot not 2.

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Originally posted 10:27 AM ET  11.24 by Dr. B-f-G

Kansas doesn't belong on the list. They're not in the "more deserving" category because they're not in God's Conference or The Devil's Conference. B12 teams have a shot at 1 guaranteed slot not 2.

True. But, they still at least have AN opportunity.

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Originally posted 10:51 AM ET  11.24 by Deep Creek

True. But, they still at least have AN opportunity.

Agreed. Calling it a "playoff" is a misnomer. It's a tiered system lacking equity.

First, welcome to B1G Maryland and Rutgers.

Second, I think no conference or school should have an automatic slot. Imagine a conference winner with a 7-5 overall season record getting the nod over an 10-2 conference third place team. Some best teams in some conferences in some years are not nearly as good as some almost good teams in some other conferences.

The AQ rules, whether for the new playoff system or the old BCS, will always lead to failure since they are inherently unfair.

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Originally posted 11:01 AM ET  11.24 by Appleseed

First, welcome to B1G Maryland and Rutgers.Second, I think no conference or school should have an automatic slot. Imagine a conference winner with a 7-5 overall season record getting the nod over an 10-2 conference third place team. Some best teams in some conferences in some years are not nearly as good as some almost good teams in some other conferences.The AQ rules, whether for the new playoff system or the old BCS, will always lead to failure since they are inherently unfair.

Great point. Sirc UConn a couple of years ago.

Ohio State is 12 - 0 !!!! Eff Meatchicken. Brady is a **** joke.

Does Pitt mudholing them help or hurt recruiting?

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Originally posted 11:42 AM ET  11.24 by mikeMack

Rutgers made a great decision maybe the best in their schools history joining the Big 10/14.

You bet especially after they are blown up by Indiana, Purdue, and Illinois.

They are competitive now with the bottom feeders plus Maryland. Problem is they will likely be in the Leaders Div with OSU, PSU, & Wisky.