Obviously everything is in a state of flux at the moment, and there's still a chance that the ACC and the SEC will postpone their seasons to spring. But what if they don't? Won't that create significant recruiting advantages for the Big Ten and other conferences during the next four months?
Think about it: While Pitt's staff focuses most of its energy on practices, games, and future opponents, many of the schools that they are recruiting against can be 100% focused on recruiting (phone calls, video conferencing, personalized letters, etc.)
Of course the huge advantage that we would have is TV viewership since we'll be the only game on the air (along with the SEC), but will playing games in empty stadiums be exciting to recruits?
We all know that the NCAA is slow to react, so I wouldn't expect new legislation that will tie the hands of the Big Ten. So I'm wondering who actually will benefit the most from a split schedule?
Think about it: While Pitt's staff focuses most of its energy on practices, games, and future opponents, many of the schools that they are recruiting against can be 100% focused on recruiting (phone calls, video conferencing, personalized letters, etc.)
Of course the huge advantage that we would have is TV viewership since we'll be the only game on the air (along with the SEC), but will playing games in empty stadiums be exciting to recruits?
We all know that the NCAA is slow to react, so I wouldn't expect new legislation that will tie the hands of the Big Ten. So I'm wondering who actually will benefit the most from a split schedule?
