NOT INCLUDING CLEMSON, where would you choose (pre conference realignment and expanded playoff)?
Some things to consider, schools with the following:
Others I considered:
IND: ND, very intriguing option, probably in my top 5 because of their path to the playoff.
SEC: TAMU/LSU/BAMA are all extremely attractive, but just so tough to be in that division.
ACC: FSU creeping up there.
PAC 10: ORE up there.
BIG 12: TX, OSU, OU
B1G: MICH, PA ST
Some things to consider, schools with the following:
- the best natural recruiting advantages
- schools with very limited in state competition in talented states (UGA, LSU, OSU, USC, could potentially add PA ST, MICH, UNC)
- schools in the states with the most overall talent (FL, TX, CA, GA, maybe add AL, PA, OH)
- the largest/wealthiest alumni bases for NIL purposes/commitment to football
- Oil money schools (the TX/OK schools)
- Large state schools (too many to mention)
- in conferences with large annual payouts (SEC, B1G)
- the best traditions (too many to mention)
- have consistently put players in the NFL (this might require a position group by position group breakdown)
- the easiest path to the playoff (B1G W, Pac 10, Big 12, ACC, SEC East)
- the best admin (I am not very tapped in here, but know I would not want to go to Austin or Auburn.)
Others I considered:
IND: ND, very intriguing option, probably in my top 5 because of their path to the playoff.
SEC: TAMU/LSU/BAMA are all extremely attractive, but just so tough to be in that division.
ACC: FSU creeping up there.
PAC 10: ORE up there.
BIG 12: TX, OSU, OU
B1G: MICH, PA ST
