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War Flamingo will not die it seems... might as well have pink towels to go along with the pink flamingos.

Someone with influence please call them and tell them to sell them with the our shirt and sell them as a packaged deal for $10 or less (preferably $6). They can do a lot better than $8 a towel because 12th man aTm towels are sold for $1. Maybe that is volume driven but $8 is a lot relative to others.

Thanks everyone. I am asking because while I graduated in 2011, friends who are still students have offered to get a guest ticket for me if they are available. I was just wondering how it was being handled and what the odds might be.

Does anyone know if students will be able to purchase guest tickets for this game and if so how many?

If he goes less than 8 wins this season then I don't think he's the guy. Considering our schedule 8 is very doable, and 10 is not out of reach if he is truly great and the team is healthy.

College colors day I'll be wearing my USF shirt to class and around the campus of Texas A&M. I never heard of it at USF but they hype it up here.

Neat, but honestly not something that would appeal to me personally. But for those that enjoy it, looks like fun.

So do the other players trust this guy? Its likely some of the players will be extra careful with their stuff in the locker room after this.

UCF.

Overseas headlines: UK: Apple Must Publish Notice Samsung Didn’t Copy IPad In U.K. Korea: Apple Vs. Samsung Case in Korea Finds Everyone Guilty, Devices from Both Sides Banned From Sale I have read that some think the jury acted inappropriately and that the award amount may not hold up in appeals.

So was this the price set by the dynamic pricing software? 87 cents is a little odd ball.

Making it to class in some wind and rain, not so bad if you live on campus, dawn on the rain boots and a rain jacket and go get soaked... now if you have to drive to campus... totally different. Campus should closed.

You're right that he is responsible for his grades, but you guys are also assuming that he was told exactly what he had to do. If he, the coaching staff, and the academic committee knew what he needed exactly, then why did it take till three days before the school year starts to know his eligibility. Shouldn't this have been known within a couple of weeks of his completion of his AA at JuCo? Maybe they were waiting on summer grades to be turned in and then took the time to assess his standing. If the decision was depending on his performance in summer classes then the late notice is expected. Now, was he taking summer classes because if not then you're correct, the timing is suspect.

I think I recall this. You think ESPN would have learned by now.

They make profit from premium paid memberships. Not so many adds like Facebook.

This is old news b/c the Big 12 had agreed in principle to the extension on their current contract which was suppose to run out 2015-16. The new deal run through 2023-24, but there is one holdup. The GOR is the problem and the lesser teams of the Big 12 are debating on should they sign away their rights for the next 6 to 8 years. Teams like Texas and OU can walk away from the Big 12 and think nothing of the penalty from the GOR, but the rest of the league can't. This is why the Big 12 commissioner is making the rounds to every school to convince them this is in their best interest. Both Iowa St. and Kansas have said the commissioner is a yes man for UT. There was the issue of Texas Tech willing to pull out of a game against Texas St. because they were being force (league office & ESPN) to show the game on the Longhorn Network (UT tier 3 rights). Texas Tech doesn't want to help UT at their expense. TT was willing to go as far as dropping the game. TT was able to avoid the situation when the Big 12 commissioner caved in under pressure from local Texas state politicians. Believe it or not the Big 12 is still on shaky grounds. It's part of the reason they start a lot of rumors to keep others unsettled and looking around while they patch up their problem. Anyone who thinks the Big 12 is better and more stable is fooling his or herself. They lost 4 teams which is greater than anything the BE has ever experienced. Nebraska can't not be replace by the schools the Big 12 have invited. In 20 seasons in the Big 12 NU has won 3 national championships. A&M may not win enough, but there is no denying A&M adds to the myth of the Texas rivalry. Missouri is a solid team that takes away 2 large markets from the Big 12. Colorado hasn't been much since the Dan Hawkins hiring, but before him they have won 3 Big 12 titles in 20 seasons and do have a national championship to their name back in 1990. The Big 12 is doing a solid job of hiding their pain by hitching a ride with the SEC and bad mouthing BE and the ACC which both represent a serious threat to the survival of the Big 12. If the BE gets the huge TV contract as some expect ($17 to $20 million) and FSU and Clemson say thanks but no thanks, then the Big 12 has probably reached it max in earning potential. BYU is likely off to the BE for that type of money and there isn't much left for the Big 12 to choose from. Why Colorado St.? Tulsa? Nevada? The Big 12 is running a hellva propaganda story and so far folks are buying it. Look pass the BS and see the hardcore facts and events that have taken place over the last 2 years to see the Big 12 might be in worse shape than either the BE or ACC. Why do you think the BE commish Aresco has taken a few comeback shots at the Big 12 commish. There was a report, I believe on CBSsports.com, that mentioned the Big 12 has the least growth potential of any of the Big 6 conferences. In fact it stated that it could be endangered unless they go completely outside of the box to grow. In other words there are few teams in that region that offer much and they would have to go to the east coast or weast coast to expand with worthwhile teams. That why FSU, Clemson have been mentioned, but it's a long shot b/c of Texas presence. Thank you! This is what I've been saying. The Big XII is still dysfunctional. It really helped to push the other four teams out.

WHOA! Guy is going crazy with speculation. Wouldn't surprise me it was all true, or false. If Big East teams stand firm and none leave ESPN is f'd and I think the Big East knows it. how is espn f'd? They are dominant. They would simply lose the Big East.... Yes losing market share as a result and osing viewers. NBC will air games at the same time as ESPN, now viewers have another option. Big East fans all now switch to NBC, and so do some basketball fans. Also, the value of all of the conferences could possibly go up, imagine if NBC wants to add more college football next contract cycle. Costs ESPN more to keep them. ESPN has a lot to lose in my opinion.

I agree with Vega. While it sucks for all parties that Austin won't be playing here, Austin is responsible for himself and his academics. He is likely the only one who could have done anything differently that would have kept him here without breaking the rules. Act or be acted upon. Great saying from 7 habits that I find applicable here.

I would root for them against Texas. I just wish there was a way both schools could lose that match up.

This a thread on the TAMU boards too and it became pretty obvious Penn State was some how cheating. Their vote count was on creasing every page refresh. EEPN page now says poll closed because of inauthentic activity. I don't think USF has any shot at beating the larger fan base schools.

"some elements that need to be sorted out today but we're not working under any deadline." Did I just read that right? It really sounds like there is an impasse somewhere in the negotions or between members of the conference. Probably involes Texas in some way.

Are athletes allowed academic probation? Austin must feel terrible. Looks like other schools are picking our players up according to the article. What gives?

Honestly the Big East schools should get the boosters to hire a PI to keep tabs on ESPN and uncover their unethical practices. ESPN ought to be exposed on Wikileaks. I can only imagine the fall out.

Pointless article. Expose all the people who were interviewed? And on what grounds would this information be considered public records, organizations receiving government funds? I found the article a little hard to follow and not well written. Looks we did well in the end. The comments section for this article just blast ESPN. Everyone knows they are trying to destroy the BEast at this point.

I would not care if they gave to other charities if they gave that oney to USF. Hell I would be good if they gave their Tithes to the university if we could get a football stadium. I see how Nelson choose to go out there last year if they treat there kids like that. I value organizations that serve the outcasts of society more than I value the idolization of collegiate athletics, which is what I see in the pictures. I am only stating that I hope this view was reflected in the way these donors have allocated their charitable contributions. Unfortunate that many may not feel the same way.