That’s why I’m hoping for 4 exits (Clemson, F$U, Miami, and UNC). BC can throw a temper tantrum all they want but There’s no other realistic backfill candidates besides us, USF, Tulane and Memphis.
I agree that the concept of UNLV in a power conference makes sense, but here is the problem with UNLV. Their athletic budget in 2025 is ~$67 million which is $30 million+ below the bottom of the P4 and they are already losing ~$20 million plus per year. UNLV would need to massively increase investments in athletics to be a viable P4 expansion candidate. In addition, UNLV's US News college ranking is #244 which is below any of the P4 schools.
True. I don't need to be fair to rutgers and maryland, screw them, but what exactly were the Big Ten's expectations from these programs anyway. The Big Ten supposedly got the markets they were after. I'm sure no Big Ten program figured either newbie would be winning conference championships anytime soon. They are state flagship universities, AAU members, with big markets. rutgers has actually gone bowling 3 of the last 4 years and beat Miami in the Pinstripe Bowl. When you invite rutgers and maryland you might get a couple of extra wins. When you invite Texas and Oklahoma you might get the horns.
If academics still matter at all when it comes to realignment then it’s the least important factor the decision makers are considering, with those decision makers being 1) the tv networks followed by 2) the conferences themselves
Sure, costs are higher in Chicago than Tampa, but Northwestern is building probably the "best" college football stadium which costs money. All the seats are padded and protected by a canopy. Comparables will be the most modern NFL stadiums and, due to the limited seating, may be even better. And, the facilities will be used year round.
USF is going to all out with athletics. They are building a semi 'on campus' stadium. It is behind MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) on city owned property. It will be across the street from the campus.
See rule #1.
Not anyone here really cares but the new USF on campus stadium is actually going to be built on the campus not “semi on campus”. It’s not behind MOSI, but located behind the tennis courts.
I care because I thought USF was a good football rival in the Big East/AAC and is doing everything the right way. USF will be in a P4 conference. I'm not even sure the tennis courts are a good reference point. The stadium is going on campus right next to the football practice fields and the track.
Parking is going to be interesting.
UF does the same thing. They even do it for basketball games.
The lot next to Yuengling Center is a big one, but no grass for easy tailgating. Guess this old dog will have to learn a new trick.
LOL...the first time we tail gated in a parking garage, we were very skeptical...not our favorite, but it was a great party...cooking was limited but folks were handing out drinks, had TV's up, music on...even some old folks got up and danced...Over the last 50 years, tailgating at campus stadiums has changed as former lots become developed for facilities. Not as much green space, more distant lots with shuttles. Back in the mid 70's through the early 90's, I could tail gate a couple of blocks from the stadium.
I knew they were getting rid of the golf course. Looks like an amazing project. I am sure there will be some space for typical tailgating activities while creating new traditions. See post #96
Lettuce Lake Park is a little further east on Fletcher. This land is adjacent to USF Riverfront Park, it’s part of USF Forest Preserve.
Didn't know the golf course is going to be redeveloped. The BullRunner (USF bus system) is for the students. HART (the regional bus system) has 2 buses that goes through the campus. Besides going to Yuengling Center, for basketball, I visit the library. The campus is beautiful and bike friendly.
Do you attend MBB or WBB? I have tickets for both and occasionally miss a game and need to find someone who would like to attend.
