Polls Archive


Report: Notre Dame looking for $75 million annually to stay independent. Thoughts?
  • I don't know what effect this might have on the Pac-10, but I do know that it is another example of how off the charts absurd college football has become (80%, 193 Votes)
  • Good news for the Pac-12. If Notre Dame is off the market, the Big Ten may shut down its expansion, which means Oregon and Washington will have to deal with its Pac-10 remnants rather than walk (17%, 40 Votes)
  • Bad news for the Pac-12. According to the report, NBC may be looking for some Big 12 games as additional inventory in order to have games before or after the Notre Dame contests (3%, 9 Votes)

Start Date: July 18, 2022 @ 4:30 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Do you think the California Board of Regents will be able to do anything about UCLA leaving for the Big Ten?
  • Probably not, but it will be interesting to see how this plays out. One UC program bringing in $100 million/year; the other left with scraps (and perhaps a move to the Mountain West) (52%, 127 Votes)
  • No. UCLA made it clear when it announced it was leaving that it didn't need permission of the Board of Regents. Better to ask forgiveness than permission, and UCLA is gone (40%, 98 Votes)
  • Yes. The move will crucify Cal, and the Board of Regents can't let that happen. It isn't over until it's over, and Cal still has some cards to play (8%, 20 Votes)

Start Date: July 17, 2022 @ 4:40 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What do you make of Stewart Mandel's 24-team Pac-12/Big 12 merger, with CU in the six-team "mountain pod"?
  • I like it if it means CU remains a "Power Five" school. Until the music stops, and CU has a chair, I'll remain nervous. Anything this side of a weak "Pac-10" or a Mountain West debacle works (47%, 94 Votes)
  • I love it. CU gets set up with the Arizona schools, the Utah schools, and the addition of San Diego State. CU would keep rivals, and have the ability to be competitive from Year One of the Big 24 (39%, 79 Votes)
  • Not a huge fan. While there might be some safety in numbers, there still isn't enough fire power in this lineup to compete with the Big Ten and SEC (especially if those leagues cannibalize the ACC) (14%, 29 Votes)

Start Date: July 16, 2022 @ 4:16 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Sports Illustrated has CU 57th in the nation in its "Desirability Ratings", using a formula to determine realignment values. Thoughts?
  • Not sure that the criteria Sports Illustrated is using are valid, but ratings like this should be a wake up call to CU administrators - you need to sell CU, not sit home waiting for the phone to ring (58%, 95 Votes)
  • Sad to say, but it's probably pretty accurate. CU fans want to hang their hat on the Denver television market, but in today's world, it's about brand, and CU's is down (25%, 41 Votes)
  • Another B.S. story by a national publication. If realignment were all based upon "desirability", then UCLA would not be heading to the Big Ten (17%, 29 Votes)

Start Date: July 15, 2022 @ 4:50 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Which quote from Rick George to you stood out the most?
  • “So everybody is clear, we didn’t lose any team that has appeared in a CFP playoff game". True, but that rings pretty hollow coming from an AD whose school has been a huge Pac-12 disappointment (42%, 69 Votes)
  • "Do I feel confident in our 10? Yes. Could something change? Yes. When something changes, we’ll react to it" ... "React to it"?? Does George think the Big 12 is going to come begging?? (33%, 54 Votes)
  • "I can tell you the ADs are aligned on where we think this needs to go. We’re bullish on the future. We think there’s a lot of strength with the 10 schools". Well, they may be the only ones ... (25%, 42 Votes)

Start Date: July 14, 2022 @ 4:22 pm
End Date: No Expiry

6 Replies to “Polls Archive”

  1. Stuart:

    I like the question about SS’s negative coverage. Personally, I think the see-saw coverage is mostly about “stirring the pot” and/or getting clicks. SS is this year’s draft soap opera–a love/hate fest For one negative story there is a more positive one. Some stories are just hit jobs (anonymous NFL assistant/exec), others just cover every minutia of his life. Yesterday, Kiper has him still going early.

    SS is an intriguing draftee warranting discussion, however the extensive overall coverage on every detail for one QB prospect seems over the top. NFL teams have their draft boards, needs, and evaluations and they make decisions based upon that. I’ll be glad when SS and TH are picked today and the focus will be on our team.

  2. The Buffs need to wear the silver and gold that are the official school colors. Black jerseys are OK as the’ve been around for a long time, but out with the black helmets–and the white ones too. Gold helmets with silver pants, alternating with silver helmets and gold pants would be good. Nix on all black and all white!!

  3. Stuart, your polls are so thoughtful and on point. Appreciate you doing this and sharing it with your CUAtTheGame community.

  4. Wouldn’t mind the Cheez-It Bowl at all, as I have connections at Kellogg’s (owns Cheez-it) who could get me tickets!! Is that Cheezy??? 🙂

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