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Nostical said:
Scott Woodward blew it on his hiring of Jimbo Fisher at A&M and Kelly at LSU. Those salaries were huge but the buyouts were ridiculous. Note: Did you know that Woodward's agent is also Jimmy Sexton? Spin that around for a while. Think it might have had an influence in Woodward advocating/agreeing to those monstrous buyouts? A lot of slight of hand is played down on the bayous.
As for LSU itself, I have a good friend whose family is deep into the program. I've been to several Sat Night games at Tiger Stadium (they should be bucket list items). The amount of money down there is unreal. But let’s be clear — that $54 million booster bailout isn’t some guy wiring cash straight to Brian Kelly. He’s donating the money to LSU, probably through the athletic foundation. Then LSU pays Kelly after papering the transaction to make it look like a legit, "fully charitable donation" and the donor gets a big tax deduction (I was told about $20M). So yes, he’s out the money — but Uncle Sam picks up part of the tab. And Jimmy Sexton orders another Hurricane in "the Quata".
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Jimmy Sexton. Agent of AD and of the coaches.

In the south incest isn't just for family.
 
HCCForever said:
This makes sense to me as well. University of Chicago was a charter member of the Big10 until they deemphasized sports in the 40s. Similar journey for Ivies.
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U of Chicago would upgrade sports to be in a league with those schools. BCU would beg to be in that league. Miami would have a decision to make. That school spent decades improving its academics and image as a place rich kids went to party for 4 years.

Notre Dame would have a very tough decision to make. Most of its alumni would love to be in a league with those schools, but it’s non-alumni fan base wouldn’t want that league.
 
Forgot to show this as a reply to @nelsonmuntz:

I don't think U of Chicago would, or could, go big time all sports anymore, but that's only based on knowing the really odd kids that go there (for undergrad).

But your comment leads to many questions. Is it an academic consortium that happens to play sports? In that case Chicago would be a good addition, but Miami wouldn't be (not meant as a slight on Miami, but it's not a great institution like the others mentioned, just a low acceptance rate). Or is it an athletic conference made up of great schools (in which case Miami is a good fit, but Chicago isn't). And then how big do you go? Is Tulane getting the call? Rice? Any Patriot League schools (although they aren't research institutions)?

Fun to think about, but it's another way UConn gets left out!
 
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UConnJim said:
No top P2 school fans would be satisfied with going 4-8 or 6-6. Using FSU as an example, attendance in 2014: 82.5k. Attendance in 2022: 67.3k. The traditional powers want to go 11-1 or 10-2 with perhaps a down year to 8-4, but this is hard to do now in the P2 conferences which is why we are seeing the coaching turnover.
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i don't disagree with you. But i'm not sure if you're disagreeing with me, because it feels like your making my point too.

I am a Jets fan; I HATE that the Jets are 1-7 and we're already in anotther lost season only 8 weeks in. But the jets don't give an at's Rass that I am angry at them. Metlife is emptying out already. Still, they are getting PAIDDDDD regardless of fans' anger, because they're in the club. This is what Im talking about with the future P2.

the traditional powers WANT to go 12-0 sure, but this isn't the BCS era anymore where alabama was stacking starting-caliber RBs and QBs on their roster like no ones business. Hey bama/texas, you're not special anymore. I think the schools will catch on quickly that you can only fire so many "worthy" coaches before you run out of reasonable candidates for your next hire. Expectations have no choice but to adjust; this is where THEIR greed has brought them. Now they're mad they have to pay buyouts? (eg. LSU/gov of Louisiana situation)

shoulda thought about that before agreeing to join this journey toward the super league, while killing the soul of College Football along the way.
 
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Chin Diesel said:
Leaving politics out of it, culturally Connecticut residents would lose their minds if the governor was taking the lead on collegiate sports hirings.
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Not just CT. Booger McFarland was on PTI today questioning how the Louisiana governor has the time to be involved in the hiring of a football head coach. And as most know, Booger attended LSU.
 
Why would NWern or Vandy leave their current situations? They are getting a boatload of money, far more than they contribute, and their fans are happy if they get to a bowl every other year. Meanwhile they can take some of that money and invest in lacrosse or baseball or some other sport where they are a national leader.

The big time atmosphere attracts students and the lesser expectations keep the alumni dollars rolling in.
 
Vowelguy said:
Why would NWern or Vandy leave their current situations? They are getting a boatload of money, far more than they contribute, and their fans are happy if they get to a bowl every other year. Meanwhile they can take some of that money and invest in lacrosse or baseball or some other sport where they are a national leader.

The big time atmosphere attracts students and the lesser expectations keep the alumni dollars rolling in.
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College athletics has gotten a lot less profitable with House.
 

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