Originally Posted by BryanBusby:
I don't think current record of team is a factor.
That sounds like a stupid fan talking point.
Except for the fact that KU specifically designs their non-conference schedule each year to ensure they have the best RPI possible for the selection process. They're not regularly scheduling a terrible Missouri program just because some of the fanbase wants that rivalry again. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
Except for the fact that KU specifically designs their non-conference schedule each year to ensure they have the best RPI possible for the selection process. They're not scheduling a terrible Missouri program just because some of the fanbase wants that rivalry again.
That has literally zero to do with why we aren't playing them. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
Except for the fact that KU specifically designs their non-conference schedule each year to ensure they have the best RPI possible for the selection process. They're not regularly scheduling a terrible Missouri program just because some of the fanbase wants that rivalry again.
I'm gonna let you in on a secret guy.
While college athletics tries to cloak it otherwise, they are business first and there's a heck of a lot of money in an annual game.
The unlimited blank check from networks will eventually stop coming in and the schools will have a change in tune. It's all about money. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BryanBusby:
It's all about money.
Exactly. And given that, if a regular KU/MU game was such a massive game changer for KU's program rather than some other non-conference game, it obviously would have happened by now. It just isn't. The incentives are not there for them. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
Whatever, I love the game and the rivalry. Anyone who didn't pay attention to KC today is deluding themselves. The fans want this, and Self needs to see that.
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
Exactly. And given that, if a regular KU/MU game was such a massive game changer for KU's program rather than some other non-conference game, it obviously would have happened by now. It just isn't. The incentives are not there for them.
That's silly.
Bill Self has been an emotional mess because the Tigers peaced out for more money in the SEC and they were looking at a big east payout if texas, oklahoma and friends didn't reluctantly stay. It's a fair complaint.
Neither program is hurting for the extra premium that game would bring yet. That will change. [Reply]
Whether it was true or not Self had a reasonable reason why he wouldn't play Missouri. Now that he gave in the KC media is going to be relentless on him about playing again. Then throw in all the local businesses that see it can be a cash cow they'll be pushing it too. As a Missouri fan I was glad to see the games go away because the rivalry became too toxic. Combine that with there was nothing to gain for their Bball and our(except for this year) football team. [Reply]