In 2004, I was most excited to be playing FSU, NCSU and Clemson....

again. Doh!!!!!!!

Luckily we get heavy doses of Boston College, UNC, UVa, Duke and Pitt. In a way, I don't mind Pitt because they actually want to play football but their fan support is putrid. I'm OK with GT and Miami, even though their fans are less than stellar.

On a non-conference level, ECU, ODU and the obligatory FCS opponent need to be played every 3 years or so and on a staggered schedule, as not to play them all in the same year.

In response to this post by Atlee Hokie

Posted: 12/30/2017 at 4:17PM

Sports Illustrated: College football ratings are on the decline. -- HOO86 12/27/2017 3:28PM

Is that partly due to the Millennial Effect? -- Calamitous 12/30/2017 5:03PM

I agree, but I remember an article from the Collegiate Times -- Old Line Hokie 12/31/2017 3:08PM

I think its also becoming more regional and this years -- corvt2000 12/31/2017 1:58PM

They attend the Ohio State, Clemson and Notre Dame, but not FCS & weak G-5 -- Stech 12/30/2017 5:34PM

And Rivalry Games. -- HOO86 12/30/2017 10:29PM

I have a great example re: Clemson.... -- Calamitous 12/30/2017 6:11PM

They are definitely less interested, but the numbers show big matchups get -- Stech 12/30/2017 6:20PM

Of course. Big marquis matchups draw in anyone. Just look at VT at Miami -- Calamitous 12/30/2017 6:43PM

Need to start with eliminating FCS games after September. Also need a -- Stech 12/30/2017 11:11AM

People want to see good games, with good teams, particularly rivalry games. -- Maroon Baboon 12/28/2017 9:47PM

Witness the ACC. -- Atlee Hokie 12/29/2017 10:41PM

In 2004, I was most excited to be playing FSU, NCSU and Clemson.... -- Calamitous 12/30/2017 4:17PM

At least Miami seems to have developed new life -- EDGEMAN 12/30/2017 09:13AM

Man... I was just talking about your 2nd paragraph with my son and... -- Calamitous 12/30/2017 4:30PM

Evans and Ford wouldn't moved up any boards by coming -- corvt2000 12/31/2017 2:02PM

Agree. They even state that Fox & FS1 are way up. ** -- reestuart 12/28/2017 09:48AM

In 2004, I was most excited to be playing FSU, NCSU and Clemson....

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