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Redscarlet

Heisman
Jun 17, 2001
33,943
11,942
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You could go back and compare all the final AP polls since 1939. That doesn't cover all the histories of the Big Ten and ACC, but at least it is a good sample.

You could compare all time winning percentages of teams in the conferences. That gets tricky because of so many new members on each side. But overall again, the Big Ten dominates.

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Not when it comes to National titles..I’d rather use since 2 platoon football ( 1964) and not all those leather helmet years..

Oklahoma and Nebraska have 12 national titles since the AP formed (1936) more than the rest of the B1G..
 

TheWayITellEm

All-Conference
Oct 25, 2019
3,201
1,548
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I am sure he blames joining the Big Ten with Nebraska's difficulties. So instead of targeting his anger at some poor decisions and the failure to adapt to a changing landscape, he spends his days shitposting.
Instead of raising themselves up, they want to tear us down. Like you touched on earlier...about how it's better to be heartbroken in November instead of August. But they try to say everyone's a failure if they didn't win the National Championship.
 

Redscarlet

Heisman
Jun 17, 2001
33,943
11,942
113
Instead of raising themselves up, they want to tear us down. Like you touched on earlier...about how it's better to be heartbroken in November instead of August. But they try to say everyone's a failure if they didn't win the National Championship.
Don’t pin that one on me.. King Kong beats that drum..

Nebraska has lost plenty of close bowl games that costed them national titles..

More than anyone else you can name.
 

king_kong_

Redshirt
Nov 3, 2021
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Ha. I will take your attempting to change the subject as your throwing in the towel.

And as far as getting your heart ripped out, better to have it ripped out in November or December or January than in August.
1970 is universally accepted as the start of modern football

two platoon football & roster limits. look it up.

anything before that is basically for dork b1g (and notre dame) fans to bring up in an attempt to defend their beloved conference as anything but average (at best)
 

king_kong_

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Nov 3, 2021
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Instead of raising themselves up, they want to tear us down. Like you touched on earlier...about how it's better to be heartbroken in November instead of August. But they try to say everyone's a failure if they didn't win the National Championship.
I simply post facts. you know, documented events that occurred on the field/court.

if you believe that is "tearing the B1G down", maybe it should win more football & basketball games when they matter most.

its record is abysmal & all you do is parrot propaganda in response
 

Redscarlet

Heisman
Jun 17, 2001
33,943
11,942
113
1970 is universally accepted as the start of modern football

two platoon football & roster limits. look it up.

anything before that is basically for dork b1g (and notre dame) fans to bring up in an attempt to defend their beloved conference as anything but average (at best)
1964 was the first year of modern 2 platoon football…
 

ivan brunetti

Heisman
Nov 26, 2003
16,448
26,638
0
Not when it comes to National titles..I’d rather use since 2 platoon football ( 1964) and not all those leather helmet years..

Oklahoma and Nebraska have 12 national titles since the AP formed (1936) more than the rest of the B1G..

Two platoon football started in 1945. link

If you are going to go by the AP, OU & Nebraska only have 11. The Big Ten, not counting the 1947 post bowl AP vote, has 12. And of course there are NCs predating the AP poll.
 

king_kong_

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Two platoon football started in 1945. link

If you are going to go by the AP, OU & Nebraska only have 11. The Big Ten, not counting the 1947 post bowl AP vote, has 12. And of course there are NCs predating the AP poll.
I suppose if we're using wikipedia, look no further than your own source to see 1970 marking the start of modern college football link

thank you.
 

Redscarlet

Heisman
Jun 17, 2001
33,943
11,942
113
Two platoon football started in 1945. link

If you are going to go by the AP, OU & Nebraska only have 11. The Big Ten, not counting the 1947 post bowl AP vote, has 12. And of course there are NCs predating the AP poll.
Read done farther on your link..unlimited use of players.starting with the 1965 season..
Teams are allowed to use different offense and defense units..
 

ivan brunetti

Heisman
Nov 26, 2003
16,448
26,638
0
your link was to wikipedia

so was mine

moving on

The introduction of two platoon football is a fact. When the "modern era" began is an opinion. And I did not agree to limit our comparison to only the modern era (whenever the hell that began).
 

king_kong_

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Nov 3, 2021
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The introduction of two platoon football is a fact. When the "modern era" began is an opinion. And I did not agree to limit our comparison to only the modern era (whenever the hell that began).
of course you didn't. you're a B1G fan. you want to count stuff that happened in the 1800s as to why the conference is competitive in 2022.

I am just waiting for you to bring up media money as yet another reason the B1G is a great football conference to fill my bingo card RollingLaugh
 

ivan brunetti

Heisman
Nov 26, 2003
16,448
26,638
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of course you didn't. you're a B1G fan. you want to count stuff that happened in the 1800s as to why the conference is competitive in 2022.

I am just waiting for you to bring up media money as yet another reason the B1G is a great football conference to fill my bingo card RollingLaugh

The Big Ten was not in existence in the 1800s dummy.

And blue blood success from decades past is why Nebraska still has a chance to turn its program back into a national power. Deep roots of success matter in college football. That is why in 20 years, USC has a better chance of being ranked than Oregon. Bama has a better chance than Clemson. Texas a better chance than Baylor.
 
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wolve1972

Junior
Sep 3, 2018
779
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Jesus h Christ. Some people need to quit living in the past. How about concentrating on this CENTURY? I don't see references on TV games about what happened 30 or 40 years ago. Today people, TODAY.
 

wolve1972

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Sep 3, 2018
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As for all of the talk about the best conferences, take this to the bank (play on words), just like everything in this country, everything comes down to MONEY. The B1G haters on this board are in for a rough time in the near future as the B1G keeps gobbling up all of the huge TV markets from coast to coast and the payouts are - and will in the future - dwarf everybody else.

There's a reason Finebaum -on his show - and many others were upset when the addition of USC & UCLA was announced. Oregon and Washington are trying hard to get into the B1G bringing in the Seattle and Portland markets.

Money, Money, Money whether some on here like it or not
 

king_kong_

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Nov 3, 2021
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As for all of the talk about the best conferences, take this to the bank (play on words), just like everything in this country, everything comes down to MONEY. The B1G haters on this board are in for a rough time in the near future as the B1G keeps gobbling up all of the huge TV markets from coast to coast and the payouts are - and will in the future - dwarf everybody else.

There's a reason Finebaum -on his show - and many others were upset when the addition of USC & UCLA was announced. Oregon and Washington are trying hard to get into the B1G bringing in the Seattle and Portland markets.

Money, Money, Money whether some on here like it or not
there it is! B1G fans just can't resist

 

bbb2021

Senior
Nov 14, 2021
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there it is! B1G fans just can't resist

The point is that almost all of the dialogue on these boards are opinions. Cold, hard cash - to the tune of $102 million to each school in 2024 - is not opinion - it's FACT. Just means that this conference - that some on here gripe about - must be doing a ton of things right IN ALL COLLEGIATE SPORTS.

Did I mention $102 million to each school yearly. I'm sure if Nebraska wanted out, the conference just might be able to find a school to replace it.
 

king_kong_

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The point is that almost all of the dialogue on these boards are opinions. Cold, hard cash - to the tune of $102 million to each school in 2024 - is not opinion - it's FACT. Just means that this conference - that some on here gripe about - must be doing a ton of things right IN ALL COLLEGIATE SPORTS.

Did I mention $102 million to each school yearly. I'm sure if Nebraska wanted out, the conference just might be able to find a school to replace it.
quite the opposite

I think we should tweet vids of our president diving into a pool of gold doubloons after every B1G loss

would piss you dorks off to no end. THE PRESTIGE!!!!!!!
 

wolve1972

Junior
Sep 3, 2018
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As for the current power ratingsvin the B1G, it's simple:

1.) Michigan - the defending Champs
2.) Who cares?
 

leodisflowers

Senior
Feb 25, 2011
14,801
808
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You should keep up with the news. We are presently ranked 4th.
I actually really like what Michigan has this year. Last year had a lot of star power, but this year just seems like a solid TEAM. Top to bottom. I guess we will see how it transpires, but Michigan looks pretty salty.
 

ivan brunetti

Heisman
Nov 26, 2003
16,448
26,638
0
I actually really like what Michigan has this year. Last year had a lot of star power, but this year just seems like a solid TEAM. Top to bottom. I guess we will see how it transpires, but Michigan looks pretty salty.

Promising so far, but way too early. Seven sacks was nice to see last Saturday even if the opponent was suspect. If the defense gels, we could make it back to the playoff.
 

leodisflowers

Senior
Feb 25, 2011
14,801
808
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Promising so far, but way too early. Seven sacks was nice to see last Saturday even if the opponent was suspect. If the defense gels, we could make it back to the playoff.
Agreed. Who do you think wins out between McNamara and McCarthy? I would say you stick with McNamara as he is a winner.