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Message: [QUOTE="FfldCntyFan, post: 5008512, member: 71"] Billy, For your sake I hope FSU stays the hell away from PE firms as you (and FSU) will rule the day this was even considered. You likely overlooked the part if that article that stated this is not charity as the PE firm is in business to make a profit. Ask yourself this question: How can a private investment firm possibly know better on how to grow revenue in intercollegiate sports than those who have been professionals in the business for decades? I've seen far too much of this in far too many industries and the first thing that happens is everything involved is reduced to dollars and cents, evaluated on how it performs based on proforma requirements, then the basic soul (anything personal and intangible about the product/company) is removed. The firm then ensures that they will reach their investment goals regardless of what it costs the investee. I've seen some very savvy companies lose everything to some of these firms (and basically being forced to thank them in the process of being bent over and violated). I cannot imagine a public institution being anything more than cannon fodder for a PE firm. [/QUOTE]