Key tweets, and it's all gone to Hell.

[HoopsFan21]

Good pick up - I guess I don't see ESPN leveling anything for the ACC unless it makes economic sense to them. It probably doesn't. IMO, there is not enough good content.

With all of this, there has to come a time when networks, paying this kind of money, start wishing away the P5 conferences' weak players. Unless the legacy interest and/or protection is so strong as to prevent it. If the P5 capable schools were truly ranked as to value, we would get in easily. Maybe we would not be in a top tier, massive payout conference, but we'd be a of lot better off than we are now. After all of this settles, maybe CR gets down to a P2 and a P2a breakdown as some suggest. We would jump at a P2a offer and be happy, while continuing to shake our heads at Rutgers...

Of course the top dogs would love to dump the boat anchors from their conferences and keep a bigger slice of the pie. The problem is those top dogs still need to have opponents to play. The only way to do it is like the BE to NBE transition. Like I said before, the Vanderbilts and Indianas of the world effectively hit the lottery, and if it were possible to swap Indiana for UConn then maybe we'd have a shot in that conference.

 

[huskymedic]

GeorgeSchroeder11:25am via TweetDeck
With Kirk Schulz’s departure for Washington State, Bowlsby says Oklahoma’s David Boren will move up to chair Big 12’s Board of Directors.

 

[jostar1]

George Schroeder ‏@GeorgeSchroeder · 17m17 minutes ago
Big 12’s Bowslby doesn’t expect conf champ game decision in May/June mtgs. Presidents might act but more discussion/deliberation probable.

Dan Wolken Verified account ‏@DanWolken
Dan Wolken Retweeted George Schroeder
Nobody likes to deliberate more than the Big 12. National championship deliberators.

Chuck Carlton ‏@ChuckCarltonDMN · 13m13 minutes ago
Chuck Carlton Retweeted George Schroeder
Bowlsby suggested in Feb that title game, other decisions could persist into summer. Looks like it will happen.

George Schroeder Verified account 
‏@GeorgeSchroeder
With Kirk Schulz’s departure for Washington State, Bowlsby says Oklahoma’s David Boren will move up to chair Big 12’s Board of Directors.

Chuck Carlton ‏@ChuckCarltonDMN · 9m9 minutes ago
Chuck Carlton Retweeted George Schroeder
Get your popcorn ready for the meetings in late May/early June.

 

[The Funster]

Big 12 to Boren: "Dude, the good news is you're the chair for our BoD. The bad news is you're gonna do what we want."

 

[djct1999]

Big 12 to Boren: "Dude, the good news is you're the chair for our BoD. The bad news is you're gonna do what we want."

Boren to rest of Big 12 : "You better save the money you earn over the next few years......OU Out!"

 

[SECONN]

Carlton: What does Boren's move to head of Big 12 Board of Directors mean for future of conference? | SportsDay

full dmn carlton commentary re boren

 

[CL82]

From the comments:

flugempire @flugempirefrom Twitter6h
@80sTiger Boren will try to lead charge for EXP...but others in B12 know OU got love letter from another Lover = B10.
​

Hmm, does that Flug avatar look familiar?

 

[husky210]

From the comments:

flugempire @flugempirefrom Twitter6h
@80sTiger Boren will try to lead charge for EXP...but others in B12 know OU got love letter from another Lover = B10.
​

Hmm, does that Flug avatar look familiar?

Yup

 

[billybud]

The ACC is saddled with a group of smallish and private schools....unlike the large public universities that are the mainstays of the Big 10 and SEC. Smaller stadiums, fewer fans. And that means less football interest. And that is the main problem of the ACC.

Media money is only a part of the story re conferences...the top 10 in revenue is populated by schools that put 100,000 in their football stadiums. Ticket revenue is the driver.

In 2014-15, FSU received more athletic department revenue than ten of the Big Ten schools, all of the Big 12 schools not named Texas or Oklahoma, and eight of the SEC schools. The Noles were ranked #13 in AD revenue. And that's with selling about 80,000 seats.

It would not matter much if some ACC programs received an extra $20 million in media money as long as they put 35,000 in the seats.

(PS...I am looking good so far....the final test results will be reviewed with me on May 12...thanks for caring)

 

[Sea Goat]

The ACC is saddled with a group of smallish and private schools....unlike the large public universities that are the mainstays of the Big 10 and SEC. Smaller stadiums, fewer fans. And that means less football interest. And that is the main problem of the ACC.

Media money is only a part of the story re conferences...the top 10 in revenue is populated by schools that put 100,000 in their football stadiums. Ticket revenue is the driver.

In 2014-15, FSU received more athletic department revenue than ten of the Big Ten schools, all of the Big 12 schools not named Texas or Oklahoma, and eight of the SEC schools. The Noles were ranked #13 in AD revenue. And that's with selling about 80,000 seats.

It would not matter much if some ACC programs received an extra $20 million in media money as long as they put 35,000 in the seats.

(PS...I am looking good so far....the final test results will be reviewed with me on May 12...thanks for caring)

Good to hear some positive news for you - let's hope it continues...

You haven't missed much - we're the same old miserable crew...

 

[FAIRTIDES]

The ACC is saddled with a group of smallish and private schools....unlike the large public universities that are the mainstays of the Big 10 and SEC. Smaller stadiums, fewer fans. And that means less football interest. And that is the main problem of the ACC.

Media money is only a part of the story re conferences...the top 10 in revenue is populated by schools that put 100,000 in their football stadiums. Ticket revenue is the driver.

In 2014-15, FSU received more athletic department revenue than ten of the Big Ten schools, all of the Big 12 schools not named Texas or Oklahoma, and eight of the SEC schools. The Noles were ranked #13 in AD revenue. And that's with selling about 80,000 seats.

It would not matter much if some ACC programs received an extra $20 million in media money as long as they put 35,000 in the seats.

(PS...I am looking good so far....the final test results will be reviewed with me on May 12...thanks for caring)

Great to have you back!

 

[husky210]

The ACC is saddled with a group of smallish and private schools....unlike the large public universities that are the mainstays of the Big 10 and SEC. Smaller stadiums, fewer fans. And that means less football interest. And that is the main problem of the ACC.

Media money is only a part of the story re conferences...the top 10 in revenue is populated by schools that put 100,000 in their football stadiums. Ticket revenue is the driver.

In 2014-15, FSU received more athletic department revenue than ten of the Big Ten schools, all of the Big 12 schools not named Texas or Oklahoma, and eight of the SEC schools. The Noles were ranked #13 in AD revenue. And that's with selling about 80,000 seats.

It would not matter much if some ACC programs received an extra $20 million in media money as long as they put 35,000 in the seats.

(PS...I am looking good so far....the final test results will be reviewed with me on May 12...thanks for caring)

Good Luck Billy. Hoping for the best

 

[HuskyHawk]

Shizzle forgers you have to balance Title IX scholarships - so across the board cuts do not always mean things stay the same. The cost for golf and track are nominal - but the scholarships given to the women are necessary. Women's rowing too. So advocating for eliminating sports is not so easy as a line item slash.

Of course Title IX requires no such thing. Universities have done this due to an overabundance of caution, but the law contains no such mandate. There are legitimate arguments that sponsoring equal numbers of sports would be sufficient. The Last Bush administration provided guidance to that effect as well.

 

[FDNY99]

Of course Title IX requires no such thing. Universities have done this due to an overabundance of caution, but the law contains no such mandate. There are legitimate arguments that sponsoring equal numbers of sports would be sufficient. The Last Bush administration provided guidance to that effect as well.

If in fact this was true then why is Title IX scholarship equity followed by EVERY college in the country that hands out scholarships. Even the SEC follows it. If what you just posted was factually true...every SEC school would be cutting women's scholarships by the dozens to give more $$ to the football programs.

 

[HuskyHawk]

If in fact this was true then why is Title IX scholarship equity followed by EVERY college in the country that hands out scholarships. Even the SEC follows it. If what you just posted was factually true...every SEC school would be cutting women's scholarships by the dozens to give more $$ to the football programs.

It is factually true. But most schools, even those in the SEC, are run by progressive people, and the quota approach ensures compliance. Here is the text of the law. Even the regulations provide a flexible three part test for compliance. Equal scholarships are not required, and are really impossible at any football school. But scholarships must be proportional to participation by male and female athletes.

 

[CoastAtlantic]

 

[ZOOCONN]

these tweets have about the same amount of relevance on this board.

 

[Dooley]

The NCAA will do nothing. They're too weak and corrupt themselves to act. But if the AAU does something, then I can only think that UNC's CR profile takes a MAJOR hit.

Dennis DoddVerified account‏@dennisdoddcbs
Forget NCAA, UNC’s proud academic rep in peril with existing probation from accrediting agency. UNC's academic scandal leaves professors, university in peril

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Interesting considering Bowlsby is usually quiet about everything.

 

[junglehusky]

 

[huskymedic]

Jake_Trotter 5:44pm via Twitter for iPhone
Bowlsby: data from the consultant league hired shows having 12 teams w/ an 8-game conference schedule is best league model for reaching CFP

Jake_Trotter5:45pm via Twitter for iPhone
That model includes obviously having a championship game

Jake_Trotter 5:49pm via ShortstopBeta
Bowlsby: current TV agreements require league play 9 conf games. But added, if league expanded those requirements could be "renegotiated."

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Brett McMurphy ‏@McMurphyESPN 14m14 minutes ago
Bob Bowlsby said data from Big 12’s consulting firm shows 12-team league w/8-game league sked & champ game best model to reach CFBPlayoff

edit: saw same info posted above just now

 

[shizzle787]

Brett McMurphy ‏@McMurphyESPN 14m14 minutes ago
Bob Bowlsby said data from Big 12’s consulting firm shows 12-team league w/8-game league sked & champ game best model to reach CFBPlayoff

edit: saw same info posted above just now

If this is the case, we better not get passed over. This may be our last chance to get on the P-5 ride. It wouldn't surprise me at all if the P-5, BYU, Army, Navy, and ND formed another subdivision on top of the pile. A 1-A, 1-AA, 1-AAA situation could occur, and we want to be 1-A.

 

[Ldandy]

Jake_Trotter 5:44pm via Twitter for iPhone
Bowlsby: data from the consultant league hired shows having 12 teams w/ an 8-game conference schedule is best league model for reaching CFP

Jake_Trotter5:45pm via Twitter for iPhone
That model includes obviously having a championship game

Jake_Trotter 5:49pm via ShortstopBeta
Bowlsby: current TV agreements require league play 9 conf games. But added, if league expanded those requirements could be "renegotiated."

Wow this is the first actual bit of good news in a long time. It sounds like these clowns in Big 12 Country are finally waking up and realizing that if they don't do something in the short term, there likely is no long term. Here's to hoping UCONN gets the call.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

B12 requires 8/10 votes to approve. Thinking its UT, TT and TCU currently anti.