This is really a rhetorical question. I’d like everyone’s thoughts about what you think needs to be done to either make them relevant again or do away with them.
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I just think the system is broken and at some point people won’t see the value of these games.As long as they make money, they will continue to occur.
I do think they are relevant even in the playoff era. Some of these early bowls that everyone trashes actually draw better ratings than regular season NBA basketball.
Agreed. I just don't think the threshold has been crossed yet. The crowds aren't great. They haven't been for years though. Even before the BCS. 81 is certainly correct about the player participation. But as long as these games are drawing the ratings they draw, they will continue to be staged. I guess that's how I'm defining relevance.I just think the system is broken and at some point people won’t see the value of these games.
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My theory is that people watch not because they are that appealing but because it’s something to watch that’s football related.Agreed. I just don't think the threshold has been crossed yet. The crowds aren't great. They haven't been for years though. Even before the BCS. 81 is certainly correct about the player participation. But as long as these games are drawing the ratings they draw, they will continue to be staged. I guess that's how I'm defining relevance.
I know this aspect of it is true but the overall product is starting to suffer. I suppose if the networks know we will tune in anyway then they could care less.Doesn't relevant depends on the team and perspective? TN fans are happy to get to play in a Bowl game this year. I'm a Bama fan and disappointed to go to a Bowl game rather than CFP. I still watch a lot of the gmes and are happy they are on TV. I do believe the playoffs will eventually go to 8 teams and change everything.
As players start to opt out of these games then the true value is lost, in my opinion.I guess it depends on what you mean.
I still like Bowl Games as a final send-off for that years team, testing their mettle against a supposedly similar quality team from another conference.
I also think when you're a program like Bama you sometimes forget it's a legit goal for programs that will never compete for national titles. There are 130 programs in FBS football. Realistically it might be a stretch to say there are 10 that can legitimately win a national title.
If you're, say, Purdue you will never win a national title and will rarely if ever win the Big Ten. But winning double digits and the Outback Bowl against a quality SEC team represents a high water mark worth celebrating for a team at that level.
It's not only about the playoff/national title. If it was there are 120 teams wasting their time.
Sure - fans of the individual teams will value the games that their team plays in. But what about all of the rest of the games for those Vols fans?Doesn't relevant depends on the team and perspective? TN fans are happy to get to play in a Bowl game this year. I'm a Bama fan and disappointed to go to a Bowl game rather than CFP. I still watch a lot of the gmes and are happy they are on TV. I do believe the playoffs will eventually go to 8 teams and change everything. Reduce the number of Bowl games and it would mean more to get to play in one.
When that lack of value is reflected in loss of bowls making money, then they will go away. I think that, when teams with a 5-7 record go to a bowl game, there may be too many bowl games, but overall they still have relevance. Extra practice days, players get to go and play someplace different. Fans get to follow them. the four-letter sports network gets to broadcast them.I just think the system is broken and at some point people won’t see the value of these games.