Next Year

I just feel that playing in-state opponents (even if they are too good or too bad) is a bigger draw for any school instead of playing schools from far outside the region. Don't get me wrong: I love playing the schools we do and I know we always play tough opponents, but any game between UP and OSU will be better attended than OSU/UP vs. say... Ohio U. Feel me?

Well sure, obviously... But unfortunately the big schools are in the power position when it comes to scheduling, we cannot force them to play us. I'd imagine it would require us to either just play in Corvallis or Eugene, or make 2-3 trips down there for every visit to the EACC. I just don't see the AD agreeing to do that.

One of the reasons we are able to schedule UW and WSU -- it gives them exposure in the Portland area; not just to the many alums who live in the area, but to potential recruits too. UO and OSU games can be good for alums, but “they’d have to drive all the way out to North Portland” says my UO grad cousin, “and what if they lost” he continues, “they’d look bad in front of their Nike base.”

Whatever!

DoubleDipper wrote:“...and what if they lost” he continues, “they’d look bad in front of their Nike base.”

I'm sure Adidas is down the street just salivating...