Should Michigan schedule Boise in 2012 or 2013?
ESPN is reporting that Boise State will be playing vs. Georgia in 2011 & Ole Miss in 2014.
I was intrigued by the idea of Michigan scheduling Boise to come to the Big House in 2012 or 2013. The schedule in 2012 is already a killer. However, it is pretty weak in home games, with Alabama, Notre Dame, and Ohio State all being on the road. Adding Boise in 2012 would definitely be a reward for the home fans, instead of a MAC cupcake. Currently, there are three open slots in 2012, one of which I assume is a bye.
The only games I see scheduled for 2013 are home vs. ND & the return trip to UConn. Obviously there is room for Boise on the schedule.
Some on this board argue that there is no reward for Michigan in playing Boise State. I completely disagree.
- A win against Boise would be regarded highly in terms of quality.
- Boise is viewed as a high quality team, and a loss to them would be viewed very differently than a loss to Appy State, or Toledo, or the like.
- A loss early on would not be completely crippling in end of the year rankings.
- In terms of fan interest and TV interest, a Michigan - Boise State game would generate huge buzz. Be honest: would you rather see Michigan play Eastern Michigan, Delaware State, UMass and assorted Baby Seal Universities, or Boise State?
- I could even see it being a night game, early in the season when it isn't brutally cold.
- Also, Boise is completely ready to play on the road with no return date.
- By 2012, Michigan should be competitive with everyone and afraid of no-one. There is no reason to duck competition.
- Lastly, I am sick of hearing BCS league teams saying Boise doesn't play anyone. Beating Boise is a way to clearly knock them out of the MNC consideration.
For you Boise haters, I want to hear from you reasons why you'd rather play Directional U or Baby Seal U than Boise State in the 2012 or 2013 non-con schedule
November 20th, 2010 at 11:47 AM ^
...if they come to the Big House in deference to us.
November 20th, 2010 at 5:57 PM ^
I really like the idea of playing Boise at the Big House. They are an increasingly legit program and would love to put them to the test in Ann Arbor.
November 20th, 2010 at 11:52 AM ^
Reasons to play Baby Seal U?
A Win.
A chance to play 2nd/3rd string extensively.
I can plan something else that Sat and not even have to check my phone for score updates.
Our schedule will be more like that of Boise St.
November 20th, 2010 at 12:47 PM ^
Why would you want to plan something else for a Saturday in the Fall? Getting excited for big UM games is better than almost any alternative.
November 20th, 2010 at 5:58 PM ^
I don't care who Michigan's playing, I'm not scheduling anything on a football Saturday. As an aside, baby seals are cute
November 20th, 2010 at 11:54 AM ^
Not in 2012 with Alabama and Notre Dame on the schedule. As much as I'd like to see Michigan only playing teams from power conferences, it's never going to happen in this current format and it puts us at a disadvantage if our schedule is that much tougher than the teams' we are going to be competing against for bowl bids. Also, I like playing MAC schools, if only because it helps to support smaller football teams in the region.
November 20th, 2010 at 11:55 AM ^
2012? No. The schedule is strong enough as is without adding another one.
November 20th, 2010 at 12:06 PM ^
not watching the game?
November 20th, 2010 at 12:46 PM ^
November 20th, 2010 at 2:35 PM ^
I dunno... why are you not watching the game ;)
November 20th, 2010 at 12:20 PM ^
The Blue turf would then have dual meaning.
November 20th, 2010 at 12:27 PM ^
Because they would win,and big. We've had enough opening-day embarrassment the last few years, I'll pass on this one.
November 20th, 2010 at 6:43 PM ^
Well then. Good show of confidence for Michigan
November 20th, 2010 at 1:07 PM ^
but heck no. alabama, nd, tosu, what ever flavor of the week big 10, neb
November 20th, 2010 at 1:12 PM ^
See if you can wrap up UMass before you try Boise.
November 20th, 2010 at 1:22 PM ^
No. No. No.
November 20th, 2010 at 1:25 PM ^
Play USC, Play Auburn...of course they will be 1AA or Div II by then.
Play a BIg Boy School.
November 20th, 2010 at 1:35 PM ^
I've read/heard that the main reason nobody wants to play at Boise is because their stadium holds around 40,000 people, which means less money for teams like Michigan visiting, who could almost triple the attendence at the Big House. Personally, with how the past 2.5 years have been, I'm okay with a Baby Seal opponent to club.
November 20th, 2010 at 1:41 PM ^
Boise St.?? Really? If we hire Peterson and he brings everyone with him then yes.
November 20th, 2010 at 1:50 PM ^
I started to become sick of this question around the 13th iteration but now on the 45th its really taken on some new gusto.
November 20th, 2010 at 2:12 PM ^
No. Want to play name programs.
November 20th, 2010 at 3:12 PM ^
November 20th, 2010 at 4:04 PM ^
ND, Alabama, Boise st, Nebraska, MSU, PSU?, OSU in one year? I'm good, next.
November 20th, 2010 at 6:11 PM ^
Is there an actual chance of this happening or just a discussion
a home and home with boise would be a great match up