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Exit 4 said:
Regarding the B1G and Texas, to me there is no doubt its part of their future. But I think the target school is indeed those strange birds at Texas A&M. TCU could book end a ND addition however; both branches covered!

Below from the WSJ today:
Dell Technologies Chairman and CEO Michael Dell:
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Someone arguing that Texas is some kind of economic utopia is an intelligence test. Texas has the 10th to 12th highest tax rate in the country depending on which analysis you use, and I think it is closer to 5th when you factor in all the hidden fees and costs that are higher than other states. And that gets you a school system that is ranked about 25th nationally.
 
nelsonmuntz said:
Someone arguing that Texas is some kind of economic utopia is an intelligence test. Texas has the 10th to 12th highest tax rate in the country depending on which analysis you use, and I think it is closer to 5th when you factor in all the hidden fees and costs that are higher than other states. And that gets you a school system that is ranked about 25th nationally.
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Not taking the bait with an idiot.
 
nelsonmuntz said:
Someone arguing that Texas is some kind of economic utopia is an intelligence test. Texas has the 10th to 12th highest tax rate in the country depending on which analysis you use, and I think it is closer to 5th when you factor in all the hidden fees and costs that are higher than other states. And that gets you a school system that is ranked about 25th nationally.
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Not to mention a highly unpredictable power grid which is unable to access non-Texas generated power. Because, you know, Texas didn’t want to upgrade its grid to meet interstate requirements that every other state follows. The Stste agency responsible for energy predicts rolling blackouts are between 50-80% likely in winter storms and the Texas electricity supply is not sufficient to support winter demand already. Forbes just had a piece on it. Not some left wing publication. They ‘d prefer to blame solar power when there is an outage. And an increasingly inhospitable social agenda. Those kids being born now are lucky. 13% of on-gyns are planning to retire early and ob resident applications were down 15%. And another 15% of current medical ob residents plan to leave Texas after program completion. This is a major source of new doctors in any state and if they are leaving in high numbers it is a big concern. 45% of Texas counties now are considered ob deserts meaning there is no ob service. Expected to reach 60% by 2030. So in a couple of years most of those babies born in Texas will be born without their moms having any access to pre-natal care. This from a study commissioned by the state agency that oversees medical practice. Again, not some pinko human rights group.

But yeah, Texas is nirvana
 
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huskymedic said:
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I wouldn't think the extra revenue would be worth it for the added expenses. This is not the same level of money as USC, etc. joining the B1G.

I think any MAC school would be foolish to do this. The MW was also interested in Toledo, but that all died down, so I'm guessing Toledo told them no in private to avoid public humiliation.

I think TV ratings wise, Northern Illinois is the top draw in the MAC. Ohio University is usually second. The Bobcats have had decent football going back to the Frank Solich days and have had a nice showing in bowl games the past 20 years. They just won the MAC Championship. They also have decent basketball most years and have a history of upsets when qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. The Bobcats are also tied for first with most all-time MAC basketball tournament championships at 7. Ohio University is an R1 Research Institution. Having said that, the Bobcats would be foolish to consider a move to the MW if the MW ever showed interest.

Teams that have left the MAC throughout history:

1. Butler 1946-1950
2. Cincinnati 1946-1953
3. Marshall 1954-1969; 1997-2005
4. Wayne (now Wayne State) - 1946-1947
5. Western Reserve (now Case Western Reserve) - 1946-1955
6. Northern Illinois 1975-1986; 1997-Present

Former football-only members of the MAC: (oldest to newest)
1. UCF - 2002/03 - 2004/005
2. Temple - 2007/08 - 2011/12
3. UMASS* - 2012/13 - 2015/16; joining MAC in all sports in 2025

Research/Academics Notable Schools: (just a list, not ranking them in any way to each other)
1. Buffalo - AAU/R1
2. Ohio - R1
3. Kent State - R1
4. UMass - R1
5. Miami (Ohio) - Public Ivy
 
Non-key
jostar1 said:
The Conference Realignment Board is comedy gold.
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Non-key, just wanted to add to the comedy of FSU pulling a Jack Sparrow:

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Firmly believe there's going to be a big correction with coaches salary. Long gone are the days of $10+ million coaches
 
gioff2323 said:
It’s effectively a 1 year deal, with 4 1 year options to renew due to virtually no buyout after a year.
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A: Does it pay $10M+ per or not?
B: If yes, why are you wasting our time with this?
C: How do contracts with a 3-year guarantee become "effectively a 1 year deal"? How is that worded?
 

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