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The “Until Saturday” bracket challenge to crown the best stadium in college football is shaping up to be a showdown between the SEC and the Big Ten. Here's how we got here.
CFB's best stadiums
Closest race ever
Thank you again for voting in the bracket challenge until Saturday. One week from today, the best stadium in college football will be announced based on your votes (so we don't expect any disagreements, animosity, or complaints).
The Elite Eight round saw the closest race ever between No. 1 Michigan Stadium and No. 2 Beaver Stadium. The results are as follows.
Penn State Beaver Stadium advances in stunning upset! Here are some comments about the game.
- “I'm curious to see how the Big Ten showdown goes. I agree with the Big House as a nickname, but the other three categories are owned by Beaver Stadium. A small tailgate squeezed into a downtown parking lot. Just being there doesn't help, and the atmosphere inside Michigan State's stadium is a little boring.”
- “The Michigan State Marching Band made my Big House game day experience one of the best.”
- “Honestly, the winner of Michigan Stadium vs. Beaver Stadium should take it all.”
- “Watch 'The Most Emotional Moments in College Football History' on YouTube. Chills!” At Penn State's 2019 Whiteout Game, the crowd was so loud that the University of Michigan had to take a timeout before the first play. was forced to take.
Please watch with audio for maximum effect.
Rest of Elite Eight results:
- No. 1 Neyland Stadium in Tennessee (72.1%) vs. Auburn's No. 5 Jordan Hare Stadium (27.9%)
- No. 1 Rose Bowl (58%) vs. Oregon State No. 5 Autzen Stadium (42%)
- LSU's 2nd Tiger Stadium (70%) vs. Texas A&M's No. 1 Kyle Field (30 percent)
the last four
The current bracket status is as follows:
Vote for your final four teams here. The winning candidate will be announced next week.
mandel mailbag
Donor-only spring event?
What do you think about programs like Minnesota canceling spring games and instead holding practices exclusively for NIL collective members? — Carl T.
I didn't know about this until I saw Carl's question, but sure enough, Minnesota is holding one open practice and the other is open only to Dinkytown Athlete donors. PJ Fleck said: We would like to do our best to be part of the Dinky Town Athletes. ”
I don't think football programs are obligated to hold a traditional spring game. In any case, most are cut back because coaches don't want to risk injury and/or don't want to give too much to their opponents. If he can draw 70,000 fans at Ohio State or Alabama, he might do it. Especially in Minnesota, Fleck said it's unlikely things could go as planned, either because of the snow or the pandemic, but I suspect attendance will be modest either way.
And in theory, it also makes sense for these groups to give their members some kind of exclusive access. I've attended many college practices, and there's always a big booster roaming the sideline. This benefit isn't just for them.
But it also speaks to how clearly irrational the whole collective thing is. Although Fleck makes $6 million a year, he is not allowed to be directly involved with NIL, so in order to assemble a competitive roster, he essentially bribes fans into donating money to NIL. have to resort to means. This is in addition to fans who already had to donate in order to be entitled to things like buying season tickets and securing decent parking. There has to be a better way.
There. NIL will soon be implemented within schools, in line with NCAA President Charlie Baker's proposal last December. I think most of the time they just bring the people who run the collective on board. They still want your money, but they always want your money. For now, not all of the money will go toward construction costs.
Read the rest of Mandel's mailbag here.
quick snap
Speaking of that none, have you heard about NIL General Manager? Austin Meek breaks down one of college football's newest positions and why the University of Michigan is on track to fill it.
of big 12 League-wide Pro Day events began yesterday.Max Olsson details why the conference is taking a new approach to the familiar nfl draft Showcase.
New movement with AD Carousel! 🚨 Washington State AD Pat Chun I left WAZ and took the same job. Washington. He replaces Troy Dunnen, who left the Huskies. in nebraska advertisement.
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