I don't go in for most of the Hugh bashing that goes on around here. I like and respect him.
But I do have one issue with him that has disappointed me greatly.
For years and years he was one of the most vocal opponents I've ever heard about Division I/BCS opponents not scheduling cupcakes in order to get easy victories. Sometimes he would state his case almost to the point of anger. He said it was cowardly and cheapened the game of football, and he always said how proud he was that Washington never stooped to that type of thing. And I agreed 100%.
But when UW first announced its scheduling of Eastern Washington, with more cupcakes like Portland State and Idaho State on the horizon, Hugh did an immediate 180 and said how the idea had merit and it was a good thing for the Huskies to do since virtually everyone else was doing it.
It was extremely disappointing. And now we have a watered down schedule tailor-made to take as much pressure off Sark as possible... Instead of striving for real greatness.
Don't agree. I think as long as UW still played ABC, it was OK because the SEC was scheduling CCC
I will try and respond before the thread veers of course. The EWU, Portland St, etc are now what the San Jose St, Pacific, Toledo, etc of the world once where before the 100 scholarship limits. Right now 180 kids are pushed down because of the limits on the Pac 12 teams, so the talent level has been spread throughout the mid majors, forcing more talented players to play into the sub division.
The majority of Husky schedules have included a cupcake.
And it is more about keeping up with the Jones' than protecting Sark.
Pure and simple it has to do with the amount of $$$ floating around college football.
I agree somewhat. The gap between d-1a and aa has closed a great deal. ND St, Appalachian State, Eastern, And Sac State... those teams just did not upset Good and mid level what were then BCS teams in the 80's and early 90's. I remember when we played teams like Pacific and Bowling for Columbine Green In the 80's... A lot of those teams were garbage. The MAC wasn't nearly as good as it is now. all that said, there's still no excuse for scheduling the 1 AA (FCS Is a retarded term Invented by some PR firm to blur the line between the upper division and Lower Division teams) schools. There are still plenty of garbage 1-a teams. New Mexico State, UT San Antonio, UNLV, CSU, Vandals, And probably half of the Sun Belt and Mac...Pool Bitch could make it work if he wanted to. He just doesn't and wants to ensure an automatic win.
I can add one other reason to dislike cupcake scheduling in order to pad the win column while pocketing more revenue by feasting on less demanding FCS midgets. Scott Woodward has said it himself that such scheduling is the "Oregon Way", and for our AD to waddle down the same quack path as the ducks is despicable.
Not to hijack this thread but Hugh has been adamant this week on Mitch in morning about hating this type of game. He hasn't changed his tune. He would prefer the big teams play each other and just find a different way to fund the Idaho states of the world.
Not to hijack this thread but Hugh has been adamant this week on Mitch in morning about hating this type of game. He hasn't changed his tune. He would prefer the big teams play each other and just find a different way to fund the Idaho states of the world.
It would be hard to toe the company line and be a respectable host if he stays true to his convictions.
But it is Seattle sports-talk.... home of the biggest mouth-breathing homers in the lower 48.
I don't go in for most of the Hugh bashing that goes on around here. I like and respect him.
But I do have one issue with him that has disappointed me greatly.
For years and years he was one of the most vocal opponents I've ever heard about Division I/BCS opponents not scheduling cupcakes in order to get easy victories. Sometimes he would state his case almost to the point of anger. He said it was cowardly and cheapened the game of football, and he always said how proud he was that Washington never stooped to that type of thing. And I agreed 100%.
But when UW first announced its scheduling of Eastern Washington, with more cupcakes like Portland State and Idaho State on the horizon, Hugh did an immediate 180 and said how the idea had merit and it was a good thing for the Huskies to do since virtually everyone else was doing it.
It was extremely disappointing. And now we have a watered down schedule tailor-made to take as much pressure off Sark as possible... Instead of striving for real greatness.
so, what you're saying is that you're ok with the bad hair plugs?
However, next year, I think UW has the easiest OOC I have ever seen from an AQ school.
UW's 2014 schedule is a disgrace, but I'd say this:
08/30 - at Hawaii 09/06 - Eastern Washington 09/13 - Illinois 09/20 - Georgia State
What scares the shit out of me ...
2-2 or 1-3 could be reality.
The only for sure win I see is Georgia State.
This is like the opposite of a section14AFS post, but just as fucking stupid.
Really?
Sark ...
New QB
EWU nearly beat UW and did beat OSU
Hawaii could be overlooked
Illinois was two dropped passes from beating UW this year.
I hate to be a debbie downer, the fact is until proven otherwise ...
If you can prove me wrong, please do so.
Sark is gonna Sark.
I knew you were going to say that about Eastern. If they played Oregon State 10 times, they would lose 9. We are much better than 2011. That game is not relevant.
Hawaii is fucking terrible. Have you watched them?
We outgained Illinois by almost 300 yards. They were lucky to be within 10. Not to mention, it was a road game. Next year's game is at home. Easy win.
You're not a Debbie Downer, you are a fucking idiot. I will bet a lot of money if you want to bet we will go 2-2 or 1-3 next year. You should really die in a fire. You are just as fucking stupid as 14AFS.
I knew you were going to say that about Eastern. If they played Oregon State 10 times, they would lose 9. We are much better than 2011. That game is not relevant.
Hawaii is fucking terrible. Have you watched them?
We outgained Illinois by almost 300 yards. They were lucky to be within 10. Not to mention, it was a road game. Next year's game is at home. Easy win.
You're not a Debbie Downer, you are a fucking idiot. I will bet a lot of money if you want to bet we will go 2-2 or 1-3 next year. You should really die in a fire. You are just as fucking stupid as 14AFS.
You really enjoy the word if and lucky.
If Eastern plays OSU 10 times ... here's a hint ... they don't and EWU won. EWU also damn near beat UW (in Seattle).
Illinois was lucky to be within 10 ... they were. It's sad UW out gained them by 300 and it was so close.
Stop dealing with the words if and lucky ... you will then see my point.
I knew you were going to say that about Eastern. If they played Oregon State 10 times, they would lose 9. We are much better than 2011. That game is not relevant.
Hawaii is fucking terrible. Have you watched them?
We outgained Illinois by almost 300 yards. They were lucky to be within 10. Not to mention, it was a road game. Next year's game is at home. Easy win.
You're not a Debbie Downer, you are a fucking idiot. I will bet a lot of money if you want to bet we will go 2-2 or 1-3 next year. You should really die in a fire. You are just as fucking stupid as 14AFS.
You really enjoy the word if and lucky.
If Eastern plays OSU 10 times ... here's a hint ... they don't and EWU won. EWU also damn near beat UW (in Seattle).
Illinois was lucky to be within 10 ... they were. It's sad UW out gained them by 300 and it was so close.
Stop dealing with the words if and lucky ... you will then see my point.
I knew you were going to say that about Eastern. If they played Oregon State 10 times, they would lose 9. We are much better than 2011. That game is not relevant.
Hawaii is fucking terrible. Have you watched them?
We outgained Illinois by almost 300 yards. They were lucky to be within 10. Not to mention, it was a road game. Next year's game is at home. Easy win.
You're not a Debbie Downer, you are a fucking idiot. I will bet a lot of money if you want to bet we will go 2-2 or 1-3 next year. You should really die in a fire. You are just as fucking stupid as 14AFS.
You really enjoy the word if and lucky.
If Eastern plays OSU 10 times ... here's a hint ... they don't and EWU won. EWU also damn near beat UW (in Seattle).
Illinois was lucky to be within 10 ... they were. It's sad UW out gained them by 300 and it was so close.
Stop dealing with the words if and lucky ... you will then see my point.
I knew you were going to say that about Eastern. If they played Oregon State 10 times, they would lose 9. We are much better than 2011. That game is not relevant.
Hawaii is fucking terrible. Have you watched them?
We outgained Illinois by almost 300 yards. They were lucky to be within 10. Not to mention, it was a road game. Next year's game is at home. Easy win.
You're not a Debbie Downer, you are a fucking idiot. I will bet a lot of money if you want to bet we will go 2-2 or 1-3 next year. You should really die in a fire. You are just as fucking stupid as 14AFS.
You really enjoy the word if and lucky.
If Eastern plays OSU 10 times ... here's a hint ... they don't and EWU won. EWU also damn near beat UW (in Seattle).
Illinois was lucky to be within 10 ... they were. It's sad UW out gained them by 300 and it was so close.
Stop dealing with the words if and lucky ... you will then see my point.
I counted two ifs (one was IF you want to bet about 2-2) and one lucky. I fully understand that Sark is Sark, but other than BYU he hasn't lost non conference games to inferior opponents, especially at home.
Take all the screenshots you need, UW will not start 2-2 or 1-3. Even 3-1 would be surprising. You are probably the only person dumb enough to think we will.
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No. Other. Way. To. Spin. It.
2-2 or 1-3 could be reality.
The only for sure win I see is Georgia State.
Jesus people, I know this team isn't awesome but we also don't suck either.
But it is Seattle sports-talk.... home of the biggest mouth-breathing homers in the lower 48.
cuz I'm not.
Sark ...
New QB
EWU nearly beat UW and did beat OSU
Hawaii could be overlooked
Illinois was two dropped passes from beating UW this year.
I hate to be a debbie downer, the fact is until proven otherwise ...
If you can prove me wrong, please do so.
Sark is gonna Sark.
Hawaii is fucking terrible. Have you watched them?
We outgained Illinois by almost 300 yards. They were lucky to be within 10. Not to mention, it was a road game. Next year's game is at home. Easy win.
You're not a Debbie Downer, you are a fucking idiot. I will bet a lot of money if you want to bet we will go 2-2 or 1-3 next year. You should really die in a fire. You are just as fucking stupid as 14AFS.
If Eastern plays OSU 10 times ... here's a hint ... they don't and EWU won. EWU also damn near beat UW (in Seattle).
Illinois was lucky to be within 10 ... they were. It's sad UW out gained them by 300 and it was so close.
Stop dealing with the words if and lucky ... you will then see my point.
I counted two ifs (one was IF you want to bet about 2-2) and one lucky. I fully understand that Sark is Sark, but other than BYU he hasn't lost non conference games to inferior opponents, especially at home.
Take all the screenshots you need, UW will not start 2-2 or 1-3. Even 3-1 would be surprising. You are probably the only person dumb enough to think we will.