Should college football break away from the NCAA? AAC commissioner weighs in.

[Coach Andy Mac]

American Athletic Conference (AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco didn't shy away from voicing his concerns about the state of college football and its future during his annual media day press conference.

It's not news that numerous issues have raised flags in the realm of college football and college athletics since the end of the 2021-22 seasons. In fact, Aresco listed a heavy handful, including but not limited to conference realignment; name, image and likeness (NIL) deals; the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) potentially breaking away from the NCAA; and college sports becoming too professionalized.

He called it a new and challenging era in college sports, something unprecedented and unsettling, having been years in the making. Now, Aresco sees collegiate athletics at a pivotal point.

Conference realignment in the FBS

"It's been in the news. It's sent shockwaves through the college sports landscape, boiled the water of college sports and continues to do so. It affected the AAC last year and may again, we don't know. Three of our members – UCF, Cincinnati and Houston – will depart the conference in July 2023. We appreciate their important contributions to our conference's legacy over the last decade and we'll enjoy having them compete in the American this season."

read more:  https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/university-of-cincinnati/2022/07/28/aac-commissioner-mike-aresco-speaks-numerous-issues-college-football-realignment-nil-fbs-ncaa/10173044002/

[UNT Texas Hooligan]

That's my commissioner

[El Paso Eagle]

3 hours ago, UNT Texas Hooligan said:

That's my commissioner

I hope he stays around for a while and "motivates" all of the schools to improve

 

[southsideguy]

what did Judy have to say at the CUSA meeting again?

 

[El Paso Eagle]

1 hour ago, southsideguy said:

what did Judy have to say at the CUSA meeting again?

 

[drex]

Judy was not there...out buying pants suits for the upcoming season.

[ChiefTenBeers2015]

It really comes down to revenue via TV, right? Power, Group Of, whatever…the TV revenue agreements will be key. Negotiating these agreements also…

[NT80]

TV revenue does not determine conference rules nor police them.  TV revenue does not determine a school's Ranking.   

Ranking is based on schedule and record.  Cincinnati, the only G5 to join the CFP in 7 years as mentioned, beat #8 Notre Dame and #17 Houston during their undefeated regular season to gain a CFP berth.  

North Texas could go 13-0 this season and not gain the CFP because we would probably not have played any ranked opponents.  

[Wag Tag]

The only asset the NCAA has is the record books! They are a dinosaur!

[ChiefTenBeers2015]

On 7/31/2022 at 11:18 AM, NT80 said:

TV revenue does not determine conference rules nor police them.  TV revenue does not determine a school's Ranking.   

Ranking is based on schedule and record.  Cincinnati, the only G5 to join the CFP in 7 years as mentioned, beat #8 Notre Dame and #17 Houston during their undefeated regular season to gain a CFP berth.  

North Texas could go 13-0 this season and not gain the CFP because we would probably not have played any ranked opponents.  

No, but if the Mean Green go 13-0 this season and then next season, ranked opponents could be scheduled..