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Is there any scenario you won’t watch CFB
Posted on 4/24/24 at 10:00 pm
Posted on 4/24/24 at 10:00 pm
With all of the rule changes, NIL, Pay to play, unlimited transfer options, will the game become so out of hand, you may watch something else on Saturdays? CFB is no longer rooting for a player or group of players and being excited knowing they’ll be back for “next year”. To be honest, sure all Bama fans miss Coach Saban, but it is exciting to see what our new staff will do? I remember the first couple of title games I attended Bama fans were going in droves. Recently, even in Pasadena we were outnumbered big time by Michigan. I just hope the game doesn’t get ruined because for most of us, it’s the good part of our childhood memories.
Posted on 4/24/24 at 10:04 pm to RTRnFlorida
Unlimited eligibility is probably the line. Who knows tho
Posted on 4/24/24 at 10:05 pm to RTRnFlorida
Got enough practice with this during the series o'shitty coaches and sad seasons Tennessee had for a while. In particular, I hardly have a memory of watching CFB in the 2011, 2012, & 2017 seasons.
Posted on 4/24/24 at 10:06 pm to RTRnFlorida
If there's some sort of top level split of like the top one 15 teams and my team is left out.
Posted on 4/24/24 at 10:18 pm to RTRnFlorida
I'll watch. Even if to just see the shite show.
I think many kids would play for free. They love the game but why not get what you can....i think i would at that age.
But the days of commitment to your team has been eroded for player and fans.
I think many kids would play for free. They love the game but why not get what you can....i think i would at that age.
But the days of commitment to your team has been eroded for player and fans.
Posted on 4/24/24 at 10:28 pm to RTRnFlorida
Already happened for me. Saturdays used to be sacred to me. Fortunately I have a huge lake behind my house within 100 yards. So I’ll watch the Dawgs and a few big games but ultimately I don’t care anymore. Then go fishing. It’s lost its luster. And I don’t know how it will ever get it back. I’m happy the Dawgs win 2 ina row and I got to see one of them in person though. Crappie are biting. But that won’t last through any football season so, yeah, I’ll be watching it again lol. Damn you! You a psychologist or some shite?
Only reason I said that is because you got the exact response I feel about it, but I bet a lot of people feel the way I do.
Only reason I said that is because you got the exact response I feel about it, but I bet a lot of people feel the way I do.
This post was edited on 4/24/24 at 10:37 pm
Posted on 4/25/24 at 3:43 am to ugasickem
I'm almost there..before all this madness started I
1. Followed recruiting passionately
2. Checked in on spring practice updates
3. Would drive to the. Spring game
4. Would watch coach/player interviews
5. Couldnt wait for cfb Saturdays
Now I just wait til August 15 too peruse the the roster and start paying attention. And I just assume every kid on the team doesn't actually care one bit about the school they represent.
1. Followed recruiting passionately
2. Checked in on spring practice updates
3. Would drive to the. Spring game
4. Would watch coach/player interviews
5. Couldnt wait for cfb Saturdays
Now I just wait til August 15 too peruse the the roster and start paying attention. And I just assume every kid on the team doesn't actually care one bit about the school they represent.
Posted on 4/25/24 at 5:18 am to RTRnFlorida
I think the expanded playoff will keep eyes on the sport assuming players don’t opt out of the playoffs
Posted on 4/25/24 at 5:19 am to RTRnFlorida
I no longer plan my falls around football.
If it’s raining, I’ll watch. Night games, I’ll watch.
I use to build every Saturday around it, but now I start with my tee time.
Gus broke me with inside zone 30 times in a row, but now I’m just not as interested in sitting and watching something I have no control over when I could be actively doing something where notionally I have some input like golf.
I still enjoy watching a game, but I don’t need it.
If it’s raining, I’ll watch. Night games, I’ll watch.
I use to build every Saturday around it, but now I start with my tee time.
Gus broke me with inside zone 30 times in a row, but now I’m just not as interested in sitting and watching something I have no control over when I could be actively doing something where notionally I have some input like golf.
I still enjoy watching a game, but I don’t need it.
Posted on 4/25/24 at 5:44 am to RTRnFlorida
I don’t if I’ll ever completely stop watching, but it’s getting harder to really care like I used to. Maybe part of that is growing up, but the way a lot of players act doesn’t help. I don’t blame a guy for transferring out if he really needs to, but so many players are just quitters and aren’t scrappy. It’s harder and harder to admire or respect players.
Posted on 4/25/24 at 5:51 am to nicholastiger
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assuming players don’t opt out of the playoffs
If players opt out of the playoffs, that might be what makes me stop or reduce how much I watch. You’re in the hunt and don’t want to compete? Why should I care and put money into the industry?
Posted on 4/25/24 at 5:54 am to DeafJam73
Amen brother. The next 2-3 years will determine my outlook on CFB. Hopefully they can fix the issues with NIL and transfers. I do miss the good days of loyal players. At least Bryan Kelly is trying to get ahead by recruiting Louisiana kids. High school and transfers that want to come back.
Posted on 4/25/24 at 6:16 am to RTRnFlorida
I’m very, very close, as far as *genuine* enjoyment of and enthusiasm for the sport.
Honestly, one of the few remaining things that have kept me in it is finding the Rant. I love this shitshow and since its reason for being is college football, I’ll probably keep the game in mind if only to enjoy the magnificent disaster this place is.
Honestly, one of the few remaining things that have kept me in it is finding the Rant. I love this shitshow and since its reason for being is college football, I’ll probably keep the game in mind if only to enjoy the magnificent disaster this place is.
This post was edited on 4/25/24 at 6:25 am
Posted on 4/25/24 at 6:21 am to RTRnFlorida
Already stopped NFL d/t Poli
Posted on 4/25/24 at 6:27 am to DeafJam73
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players opt out of the playoffs
I’m almost certain this will start happening.
And frick that in advance.
Posted on 4/25/24 at 6:40 am to RTRnFlorida
Rapidly approaching that point now. I watched less last season than ever before.
Posted on 4/25/24 at 6:41 am to RTRnFlorida
Only if the Executive Committee decides that games will be played with no penalties, no substitutions, and no time limit in the hopes that players who threaten the underlying corporate agenda (to demonstrate the futility of individualism) will be killed during the game.


Posted on 4/25/24 at 6:41 am to RTRnFlorida
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any scenario you won’t watch CFB
It would be a very high mark to keep me from watching.
But, the trend is making it hard to root for the individuals on the team, as they come and go with ease and break the hierarchy of the traditional coach-player relationships in college sports and below.
That is the real shite side of it all. College sports is built around watching players wait, develop, and truly impact their programs to become legends. Now, it's headed toward "who was that guy that played that one year that made the awesome end zone catch to beat AU?" It kind of sucks.
If I wanted to watch entitled players getting in the faces of their coaches, pouting, and bailing at every time the $$$ is better, I'd watch pro sports.
Feels like we are a couple short years away from college athletes sounding like post-race Nascar drivers thanking their sponsors for 2 minutes to open up every post-game interview.
I have zero issue with NIL as it was intended. I don't like the collectives as it only fosters structured pay for play, and I like the free transfer rules less. The latter is the more pressing thing to address. If collectives are to stay under the current transfer rules, quit calling it a scholarship and make it a 3 year contract with conditions for if coaches change and a buyout to transfer.
Posted on 4/25/24 at 6:43 am to RTRnFlorida
If it affects the product on the field which it is starting to do. If mlb seems more compelling in the fall, then I’ll miss some early games. I’ll probably always watch Alabama but the other games? I’m starting to care less about those already. Already I don’t watch any of the bowl games. Even the ones that seem on paper to have a good matchup have been downright boring.
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