USF_Bullsharks

Next they're going to ask Ohio State and Alabama if they want to join the conference, too. You know, just in case things don't work out.

My wife called him Pete Davidson the entire game on Sunday.

Gimme.

Surely the 100 isn't completely sold out...? If so, cool. If not, when can I get two of those? Imagine resell will start popping up too.

Apparently Ticketmaster thinks I'm a bot and wont let me in. Not sure if that's a browser issue of some kind or the site is overloaded, idk. But I tried to get in at 2:03.

I'm sorry for a second there I thought you said 49.5 inch vertical.

Are you working on securing Taylor Swift's visit to Tampa in 2027 for the OCS kick off event?

It is in the end. But when comparing B12 and ACC, that's nearly a 25% increase. They are currently about the same in total conference distributions (read somewhere ACC presidents are thinking they will receive ~$43MM this year, B12 distributed $44MM last season). With the revenue increase from Calford/SMU (SMU's full share, plus Calford's fractional share), the bump in ACCN revenue from the two new states, plus the ~$1M/school payout more than B12 for CFP distribution, the B12 will need quite the bump for it to be "profitable" for an ACC school to leave for them. This does not include the ACC's "performance bonus" structure payout (we do not know what that looks like, how much, to who, what sports, etc.), plus any negotiated exit fees from FSU/Clemson when they settle. Could it happen? Sure, but doubt any move of ACC->B12 will happen until 2030 (pending next B12 contract) at the earliest barring a total implosion of the ACC before then. Here is an estimated payout from a GaTech fan for ACC schools over the next few years for what it's worth (obv. grain of salt):

This is a huge aspect we do not discuss more. The revenue projections for 35,000 people in attendance will be such a boon to our athletics budget. Currently we get next to nothing from the TSA. Want to pay CAG $5M/year? How about CAAR? Increasing budget for rest of staff? Increase training staff across the board for all sports? Want to more easily afford capital improvement projects for other sports? Build the stadium, sell out, buy lots of beer hot dogs, pay for parking, you get the point.

If the B12's next TV contract includes a substantial pay increase (thinking neighborhood of $10M+ per school), plus pro-rata additions, I can see the ACC being in trouble then. Conference distributions will be interesting for the 23/24 year.

Ambitious definitely, but you aren't accounting for all of their channels, only the two primary (and ABC is ESPN's OTA channel). Don't forget CBS and NBC, plus ESPN2, SECN and BTN. EDIT: Interesting that SEC has indicated kickoff times flexed by 45 minutes to have non-stop football.

Great crowd for a road game. Would guess 60-40 c fans, but more than enough USF fans to be loud. Their student section is like a HS freshman squad compared to the D1 college SoFlo Rodeo. The palm fronds were weird, however our FT% increased 28.6% GoG, - something to consider. Also their arena is nice. Hadn't been there since HS graduation. Seemed newer than YC, but not as big and some of the seats were way tf back from the court. Their scoreboard is really nice and that's something we should definitely prioritize upgrading on the basketball side. Decent facility for a trash school.

Since TV money is the primary driver of realignment - I think the final "count" per conference depends on TV time slots - which is why a lot of people think the final totals will be closer to 24-28 teams each, long-term (essentially counting 12-14 timeslots per network family over Friday nights/Saturdays in-conference games). We need FSU to go to SEC, raise our profile/budget/athletics investments tremendously over the next 5-10 years, and be regular names for bowls and the NCAAT. Go Bulls.

It's ours.

Dusty gone to Louisville.

USF 12 Youngblood - 24 Pryor - 9 69%

Won't be shut out next year. We have a true freshman coming in with 7 pages already dedicated to her. That's worthy of at least an 8 seed next March.

A lot of momentum for our entire athletics department. Hopefully revenue increases YoY a significant percent so we can afford nice(r) things.

Or that those guaranteed home games will provide a guaranteed revenue stream.

Perceivably much tougher schedules* NET can be gamed.

The new NIT bids are soooooo bad. Anyways, tickets purchased. Section 118. Go Bulls.

The good news is we only struck out once looking in the 9th with runners on base. The other time we did it was without any runners on base. CBM's last season. Should we start a head coach watch thread? Bet there are some great up and comers ala CAG/CAAR on the diamond. Preferably ties to Florida for recruiting.

Going to be a tough weekend. UNC-G has impressive wins over #1 Wake (4-3) and #13 NCSt (18-3).