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Playoffs - home games
Posted: September 28th, 2008, 3:41 pm
by jcmanson
In no way is this meant to say we will get a home game in the playoffs or anything like that. We obviously have a lot of work still left to do to just to make the playoffs, and I will be happy making them. But I'm wondering what exactly are the criteria for team's getting a home playoff game. I know the top 4 are seeded by the committe, but what about the other 4? I know it has to do with the school putting together a package for the NCAA selection committe, but what are the rest of the factors? Or is it just who opens up their checkbook the most?
Re: Playoffs - home games
Posted: September 28th, 2008, 3:42 pm
by RagingTireFire
jcmanson wrote: Or is it just who opens up their checkbook the most?
That's most of it right there.
Posted: September 28th, 2008, 3:59 pm
by Fumblerooskies
Once again...
...the natives are risking the wrath of the football gods
Posted: September 28th, 2008, 4:17 pm
by Stevev
Probably has something to do with attendence which would be related to more money. We would have to guarentee a certain paid attendence number or put up the difference.
Posted: September 28th, 2008, 5:55 pm
by ATrain
Fumblerooskies wrote:Once again...
...the natives are risking the wrath of the football gods
I think now we must sacrifice two chickens
Posted: September 28th, 2008, 6:10 pm
by Fumblerooskies
Actually, I think one live ROOSTER will be just fine...perhaps the upcoming Saturday night will appease them.
Posted: September 28th, 2008, 9:17 pm
by Chris Lang
To answer the question, it's the checkbook.
When I covered the 2003 playoffs, Northern Arizona played Florida Atlantic at home and already knew it would host the semifinal game if it won. Why? Colgate didn't put in a bid. They thought they'd lose money on the game, so they didn't want to host it. It's a big reason why Hampton hosted New Hampshire a few years back.