LOL.....you might be onto something there!
A PSU H/H only replaces a neutral site opener. It doesn’t replace a directional school game. There is no way we are getting rid of the lower fbs games, and in terms of championship hunting we shouldn’t either. Maybe rethink who we play from those weaker FBS.
Doesn't have to replace a neutral site game; but, if it does, so be it. By saying rethink who we play, you're proving my point. You asked how a h/h would solve 11am directional game attendance. The answer is pretty simple. Play a better opponent. I think all SEC schools have to play at least one 11 game. Can't control that. You can, however, control who you schedule.
Realistically we aren’t going to play 2 P5 OOC opponents so let’s stick to the 1, 2, and 1 model for argument’s sake because anything else is just wishful thinking. The point is that we are more than likely are going to suffer a 11 am kickoff with a directional school, and the only way to avoid it is schedule more intriguing lower fbs matchups than a regional nobody.
https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/7/19/17587338/nick-saban-scheduling-power-conferences
Saban can think that all he wants to, but the truth is playing multiple P5 teams does us no benefits. Ask tOSU fans “was playing OU a huge advantage and entertainment value over playing Mercer?” Until there are rules requiring other SEC teams to play multiple then I’m against that idea and all for the 1,2,1 deal.https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/7/19/17587338/nick-saban-scheduling-power-conferences
You may think it's unrealistic; but apparently Saban thinks differently. Now, I also realize he's posturing somewhat because we all know he has the power to make that happen with our schedule if he really wants to. He's basically admitting that it's not fair to the fans to schedule these horrible matchups, then turning around and complaining because people aren't showing up when they actually schedule these horrible matchups.
Ohio State played Oregon State and TCU this year. Clemson plays South Carolina and Texas A&M. USC plays ND and Texas. I can go on and on . . . saying it's not realistic doesn't really hold water when other P5 programs are doing it. If they really want to fix the attendance/staying the whole game issue, they can schedule better and they know it. They just need to prioritize what's most important to them - making money and recruiting inroads off of the neutral site games or scheduling some H/H opponents that will put/keep people in the seats (although it IS possible to blend the two together over multiple seasons). Arkansas State, Louisiana and the Citadel is not appealing to anyone. There's just no way to argue that. It doesn't matter if it's 11, 2:30 or 7. As long as our OOC home schedule looks like this, we will continue to have these types of attendance issues. My two cents and now my pocket is empty.
I have to say this periodically because it seems some people either ignore or are oblivious to this fact. There are plenty of anecdotes from this year, from respected posters on this forum, about lackluster fan support for SEC games. I can underline that, I can bold that, I can emphasize it all I want, but that's the simple fact of the matter.
