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Originally Posted by valo403
Well the NCAA couldn't prevent them from setting up near their programs, but in a lot of places their stadiums would be the only viable option, which is one of the biggest barriers to entry any competitor would face. If the NFL were on board, which seems unlikely, they could offer up their stadiums for use, but that would limit the markets available and be pretty difficult from a scheduling perspective. A UM competitor could play at Ford Field, or the Silverdome, but an OSU competitor wouldn't have a local venue to use.
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Absolutely agree with that statement. I would say that just because the Americans are football crazy that even if something like a NFL tier 2 or feeder league emerged it doesn't mean it would be even do close to the numbers of fans that would support it that the NCAA currently draws.
It would end up being another USFL or XFL flop.
I can only speak for myself but wouldn't watch it how about you?
For me the NCAA is all about the Colors, pageantry, stadiums, tradition, and most of all the raw competitive nature that University programs bring out in their athletes.
I honestly prefer the NCAA Football over the NFL but i am a big fan of the NFL and NCAA basketball is all i will watch compared to what the NBA has become.
But there again that is just solely my personal opinion.