Sonny Dykes Predicts Split between Power Conferences and G5
In the DMN this morning, Sonny Dykes predicted a future split between the power conferences (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC) and the Group of Five (AAC, Conference USA, MAC, Mountain West, Sun Belt). His quote caught my attention: "There is such a big difference right now between the haves and have nots and I think we'll eventually split into two separate divisions. Alabama and La Tech aren't playing the same sport."
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee stated: "Would you rather get beat 48-7 to Georgia in the first round or play for a championship? Some say that makes it FCS football, but FCS football thrives for what it is. What saves G5 football is competition... I think fans would've loved it if Liberty, SMU, Troy and Boise State were in a four-team playoff last year... Kids will still transfer up or down but at least each school is competing for something."
Lot of truth in what was said.
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee stated: "Would you rather get beat 48-7 to Georgia in the first round or play for a championship? Some say that makes it FCS football, but FCS football thrives for what it is. What saves G5 football is competition... I think fans would've loved it if Liberty, SMU, Troy and Boise State were in a four-team playoff last year... Kids will still transfer up or down but at least each school is competing for something."
Lot of truth in what was said.