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I don't think there is any "flipping" the conversation. As I understand it "Houton to the B12" has less to do with their football ability and more to do with cowboy-boot wearing Texas politics.

I guess that would prove that honor was for sale.

This whole typo thing is tiring and overblown, but a typo in a tweet is not comparable to a typo in official university correspondence (even if it was a draft which is honestly still up for debate). Part of the problem is that so many people know so little about USF, that this is now a part of our story. It's not fair or intellectually honest, but that doesn't matter.

Interesting:

Fewer posts per page?

He could just sign over some Gawker money.

That may be, but it's their perception. A few other folks from the list that I thought were interesting: T27 BYU 6.17 T35 Boise State 5.33 T35 Boise State 5.33 T59 Baylor 3.5 T69 Cincinnati 2.25 T69 San Diego State 2.25 T76 Northern Illinois 1.92 T80 Rutgers 1.75 T80 Bowling Green 1.75 83 UCF 1.73 T84 East Carolina 1.67 T101 UConn 1

ESPN loves them some USF. (Not so much.) http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/17336754/alabama-crimson-tide-notre-dame-fighting-irish-ohio-state-buckeyes-oklahoma-sooners-usc-trojans-lead-list-college-football-blue-bloods

1) Winning team : USF2) Final score : 45- 13 3) USF leading rusher: Mack4) USF leading receiver : Adams5) USF total offensive: 485

Internal B12 report leaked:

There will be no "shocking" anyone. They are going to pick Cinci and Houston. It seems like a done deal at this point.

The SEC can't/won't add another Florida school:

UF?

This thread has more bumps than....

FYI: Tampa Sports Authority implements policy for all Raymond James Stadium events effective immediately. All fans will be offered a zip-lock style clear bag upon entering stadium parking lots for game one. In adherence with enhanced security measures implemented for all events held at Raymond James Stadium, a clear bag and metal detection screening policy will be in effect for all USF Football home games. The Tampa Sports Authority has put the new security measures in place effective immediately for all events held at Raymond James Stadium. The enhanced security measures are the same as those that have been in place since 2013 for all Tampa Bay Buccaneers home football games and will now be in place for all events, including the Outback Bowl, the Monster Jam Series and USF Football games. For USF’s 2016 home opener vs. Towson on Saturday, September 3rd, all fans will be offered a zip-lock style clear bag by stadium parking lot attendants as they enter Raymond James Stadium parking lots. Under the enhanced policy, fans are allowed to carry in no more than one approved clear bag (not to exceed 12”x6”x12”) and up to one small clutch-style bag (not to exceed 4.5”x6.5”). The policy only restricts the type and size of containers used to carry items, but the list of approved items has not changed. Fans may still carry usual items such as keys, wallets, makeup, phones, etc., in pockets or jackets in addition to the approved containers that are detailed below. Patrons with medically necessary items will be screened at specifically designated gate locations. Fans entering the stadium may carry the following permissible style and size bag: Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12”x6”X12”. One-gallon (or smaller) clear plastic bag. Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand (no larger than 4.5”x6.5”), with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at specific gates designated for this purpose. Fans should contact the Tampa Sports Authority office 48 hours in advance by calling 813-350-6500 or go to www.raymondjamesstadium.com to make special medical needs arrangements. Additionally, everyone entering the stadium will be subject to metal detection screening for prohibited items. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: Purses larger than a clutch bag. Binocular cases, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs or cinch bags. Luggage of any kind. Seat cushions. Computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size. “The Tampa Sports Authority continues to provide a safe and secure environment for our fans at Raymond James Stadium,” said Eric Hart, President/CEO of the Tampa Sports Authority, operators of Raymond James Stadium. “The enhanced security measures are being implemented in cooperation with all our partners and will continue to put public safety as our top priority.” Thank you in advance for your cooperation and if you have any questions, please call 1-800-Go-Bulls or send an email to bullstickets@usf.edu. Go Bulls!

Give it 20 minutes.. it'll be all over ESPN.com.

The wait for football season is becoming truly unbearable ...

I'm sorry, but if you think USF tickets are overpriced you're not paying attention.

I wish I had "sources."

It would then be up to the member schools to increase the quality of the product (which I believe we are doing), which would then result in more demand, and thus more $$$$$.

tl;dr: Bowlsby on hotseat ESPN has supposedly notified conference that NO combination is attractive & willing to take it to court No consensus from current members that anyone has even 8 votes. This is all setting the stage for the networks to pay the current 10 members a few million more apiece NOT to expand.