tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701938578128897356.post1505184805849803852..comments2023-09-22T06:32:28.817-04:00Comments on CARDIAC HILL - A Pitt Panthers Blog: The AftermathAnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07075437868677050522noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701938578128897356.post-14550628644427593282010-09-04T17:54:18.476-04:002010-09-04T17:54:18.476-04:00I'd agree with the assessment that by having a...I'd agree with the assessment that by having a strong non-conference continually will increase perceptions. And the Big East is definitely seen as the weakest conference. Cincinnati had that same issue last year when they ran the table, but also happened to do it in a year two other BCS-conference teams did.<br /><br />There are definitely advantages to putting together a tougher non-con schedule. But in most seasons, an undefeated team from a power conference will get a title shot.<br /><br />I don't have a big problem with Pitt adding one quality non-conference opponent to beef up their schedule. But playing at Utah, at Notre Dame, and home to Miami is suicide.<br /><br />And the thing is, if an SEC and a Big 12 Team go undefeated like last year, I still think a team like Pitt with their schedule still would have a hard time getting to the title game. So in the end, having a tough schedule doesn't really help you all that much - only in certain years.Ansonhttp://cardiachill.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701938578128897356.post-6417313729079844912010-09-03T23:20:03.984-04:002010-09-03T23:20:03.984-04:00i think it helps them because people don't hav...i think it helps them because people don't have a lot of respect for the BE and for Pitt in general. So Pitt put together one of the toughest schedules in football. It's a way of taking control of your own destiny. At the end of the day, if you win you're good enough and if you lose then you weren't good enough. At least you're playing not playing a weak schedule and then leaving it up to voters in this weak championship system. Jamie Dixon has a lot of respect because he has tough schedules. And yes I know that the FB and BB championship systems are different but that doesn't detract from my comparison. Maybe if Pitt FB has a consistently tough schedule, they'll be ranked higher in the preseasons, and then they'll have a legitimate shot at a national championship.Ronaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701938578128897356.post-15294937955241436212010-09-03T17:21:15.238-04:002010-09-03T17:21:15.238-04:00A loss, is a loss and in college football you have...A loss, is a loss and in college football you have to minimize them, that is why a majority of your better programs schedule 2-3 cupcakes with one competitive test prior to entering conference play.<br /><br />This was a no win game for Pitt, a lot of people were expecting them to win a close game, this loss on a national stage hurts their image.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701938578128897356.post-68826369488487518552010-09-03T16:10:25.543-04:002010-09-03T16:10:25.543-04:00I think it's better in terms of pure entertain...I think it's better in terms of pure entertainment and certainly better for perception.<br /><br />But losing to a very good team is worse than beating a good team in terms of BCS standings for the national championship.Ansonhttp://www.cardiachill.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701938578128897356.post-89270977080732893982010-09-03T14:14:41.303-04:002010-09-03T14:14:41.303-04:00I'd rather lose to a good team than play a nob...I'd rather lose to a good team than play a nobody. It was the first game for both teams so they both had to work out some issues against the same level of competition. Pitt just didn't come out on top. They get point for playing this game. It's better than having a powder puff schedule.Ronnoreply@blogger.com