Why do the Miami Hurricanes play the majority of their bowl games close to home???
912809
because their bailbondsmen wont let them leave the state
940931
excellent point..thats why i do not understand why the ncaa still uses the BCS..think about this college is the ONLY sport that does not have a playoff (even college basketball has a playoff) you can take the top sixteen teams and let the little nothing bowls be playoff games. then they would mean something (like the motorparts bowl around christmas would actually pull 2 good teams  in and get more coverage) then the teams that had a cakewalk all season like usc and yes, ohio state would actually have to beat a REAL football team to win a national championship
837990
USC plays Nebraska, Notre Dame and Idaho outside of the Pac-10 next season.\n\nFlorida plays Central Florida, Troy, Florida Atlantic and Florida State outside the SEC.\n\nI can't remember the last time Florida scheduled a good team from outside the state of Florida to play home & away in a non-conference game. USC has won a pair of games against both Auburn & Arkansas in the last five years. It would be a great match up, but I don't think Florida would want any part of it.
594521
they have the same homecourt. but not the courts.\nspecifically, they have a different courts.\nthe courts they use could easily be disamntled or installed on the floor. prior to each home game.
931285
They sure do. I use to think they should have a 4 team playoff, where the final game would be played during the bye-week before the Superbowl. But in a year like this, how could you even pick 4 teams let alone 2? Ohio State is a clear #1. But deciding between Florida, Michigan, Notre Dame, USC, Arkansas, West Virginia, etc for the other 3 spots would be just as hard. It must go to an 8 team playoff. The disparity between 1 and 8 is great enough where teams sitting outside of the 8 selected teams wouldn't have much to gripe about. \n\nOnly two things are standing in the way: money (which could be resolved through a revenue sharing system) and time (remember these guys are students and need time for school).
1142196
College is a lot better.  The rivalries are better.  The players seem more excited to play.  \nThink about rivalry weeks of college football even the horrible teams play great games against rivals.  These rivals never change unlike pro football.  What games can you think of in the pros that match these:\nOhio St. vs. Michigan,  Bama vs. Tennessee, Army vs. Navy, Florida vs. FSU,  ND vs. USC...there are so many.  Pro football doesn't have that.
1002329
They moved to Miami recently...  That would be in Florida
805633
They have a hard time recruiting in their own backyard is their first problem.  Penn State, Pitt, even Rutgers beats them in their backyard for recruiting.  They need to recruit better in all honestly, if they could do that they could begin to build a program.
871915
it's because of the way that USC lost...it was a close game, Florida got BLOWN OUT by Auburn.\n\nPlus, look at USC's non-conference schedule compared to Florida's:  \n\nUSC:\nArkansas, Nebraska, Notre Dame \n\nFlorida:\nSouthern Miss, U. of Central Florida, Western Carolina\n\nUSC's schedule is brutal, and that gives them more respect.  \n\nWant respect?  Stop scheduling cupcakes.\n\nPhatpat:  I totally agree with you.  My team (Texas) is guilty of scheduling cupcakes (besides #1 Ohio State).  And their BCS ranking suffered because of it.  To be honest, I was totally surprised that USC jumped up the rankings as quickly as they did.  But Florida fans, get serious.  You almost lost to South Carolina at home.  Your team hasn't looked dominating all season (besides beating Division II schools).
489975
They put more emphasis this year on games against teams in the same division, and then within the same conference.  The schedule was done like that this year to try to promote divisional rivalries.  It turned out to be very unpopular, so they will most likely go back to having more inter-conference games next year.
940526
They are no doubt the best team in the country.  That being said, even the best of teams can have a bad day.  I hope to see OSU vs USC.  Two old school giants slugging it out.  Sorry, I hate Florida and they also scheduled Western Carolina a Division II team??? WTF?
980514
That's why they play the game!!  Every so often a team goes into a game as a heavy underdog and quickly finds themselves face down on the canvas.  Then and against all odds, they pick themselves up and play the game of their lives.  How many times have we seen this same story played out in the movies?  Last night it was for real!!  A great second half by the Rutgers defense was the difference.  Great job!!  Of course the BCS "experts" now have a new problem on their hands.  They never considered Rutgers as part of their bowl plans.  Ya gotta love it!!!
896531
Rutgers is a very good football team. If they finish undefeated meaning they beat WVU in Morgantown, they are a definite BCS bowl team.  They will likely be penalized for playing in a weak league.  I know the football "experts" have lately been getting on the "Big East Bandwagon" with both WVU and UofL being ranked as high as no. 3.  The problem with either of those teams and Rutgers also being ranked no.3 is their strength of schedule just doesn't come close to that of Big 10,SEC, Pac 10, or Big 12 schools.  I like the way Rutgers plays and I like their coach very much.  I'd be very surprised if he doesn't get an offer he can't refuse from Miami or another big school at the end of the year.  I hope Rutgers wins out and gets to a BCS bowl and wins there.  I do think they are the best of an otherwise overrated league.  I think if Rutgers wins out, they should be no better than no. 6, depending of course on how the teams above them do in the last few games of the year.  A very nice team though,very nice.
792337
I don't understand why Western Kentucky is moving up, but at least they're moving to a conference that they could be competitive in (Sun Belt). U-Mass could be in trouble if they moved up, for there's not any conference up there that would be a good fit for them except maybe the MAC, and I think Toledo, Bowling Green, Miami (Ohio) and etc. would hammer U-Mass regularly, so they're better off staying in 1-AA Atlantic 10.
366035
Yes, as a Hurricanes Fan, we have frequented your stadium a few times in the past 25 years.  I've been following NCAA baseball since 1981 and it's a great game.  We've got a few good players in the Majors now, like Alex Rodriguez and Charles Johnson to name a few. Maybe we'll back to see you soon.
225693
All good answers!! Why would you want the two best teams playing each other right away?? \n\nDo you ever watch Football playoffs? Basketball Playoffs?\nAny playoffs? Its always been like that!!!\n\nWhy would they give the worst team an easier chance to get to the final four. They don't deserve it.*
513633
Maryland does not have a big time football program, as compared to programs around that part of the country.  Think about it Maryland has to compete in recruiting against the likes of Florida St., Miami (Fla.), Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio State, just to name a few.  That said, it would help if they were a consistent winner.