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Bear

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  1. Then this is good news! Especially with our AD's ACC connections.
  2. The biggest threat may actually be Miami. They do NOT want to be in a league with us. If they can't get out of the ACC (then they would not vote to allow us in). It's how we feel about FAU.
  3. Even if they wanted to go... Could they afford this giant GoR that FSU (and Clemson) are fighting?
  4. Wait, so if we win today and tomorrow... And let's just say that we lost the championship game by a point or two... (or even a buzzer beater loss); there is still a chance that we wouldn't be a lock for the NCAAT?
  5. Even before NIL, I wanted CFB to have salary caps on head coaches. Especially, since most of them are technically employed by state-funded instiutions. This would have prevented the P5 from grabbing head coaches after a successful season (I was salty when we lost Taggart to Oregon).
  6. How funny would it be, when FBS ends up with a P5 again. Imagine: P2 revenue dips (because of their exlcusionary money grabs); the ACC collapses like the Pac-12; so the remaining ACC teams basically merge with the AAC (similar to the Pac-2 scheduling with the regional MWC) because the SEC/B1G snatched up a couple good ones. However, networks realize that regional games actually bring TRUE fans (and make non-football sports manageable). And then, by sheer lawsuits, NIL (or even unionization), regional travel, and non-athletic booster money (or some political influence) -- the P5 is now: Big10, SEC, Big12, ACC+AAC, and Pac-2 + MWC. Media deals are renegotiated (with the Big12; ACC+AAC; and Pac-2+MWC have nearly the same revenue? So anyways, this is my worse case scenario if USF doesn't get called up within the next 3-5 years.
  7. I mean, Memphis and SMU are out... USF, if they focus, can win it all. We just can't sleep on any team. And it's very likely that FAU will be the team to beat.
  8. The expense is also the football center (which, I really like so far). We can't downplay the football center; as this is necessary for a P5 program (recruiting) to have in this day and age. Some minor changes they can make to fully improve the stadium design. 1.) Ensure there is a full wrap around concourse (that can view the field) similar to the RayJ now. 2.) Cover the stadium frame (similar to what Houston TDECU stadium did). I actually like their simple, yet standard design. Then again, the SDSU stadium has the exact same design as our rendering (regarding the stands' frame view) being exposed. 3.) For the price and only 35k seats? Ensure that we have seatbacks. Why bleachers? (if bleachers, then only in the student sections).
  9. central florida fans watching USF basketball begging to see USF lose.
  10. Interesting! Wait, I am dumb when it comes to NET... Are we considered a Quad 1 team? If not, why?
  11. This is great! And it all falls around the era of our OCS! Students today have it so good!
  12. Thank you! I know the USF media puts out "South Florida". I was wondering the reason for the rebrand. Is it going back to our roots? Or is it to make our name fully stand out (prevent being called "Southern" Florida?)
  13. What a great time to fundraise for our OCS + FB/Lacrosse athletic center. With our athletics programs posting winnings seasons and some championships... Any word on how we are doing with donations, revenue, and even media viewership so far? I am hoping that AD MK has a plan [for realignment] with our growing resume (dependent on what happens with the FSU lawsuit).
  14. Honestly, even if we don't make to the dance... because NET ratings and Memphis just collapsing; I am just incredibly happy at what has already been accomplished. Anything after the regular season, is a big bonus for me!
  15. I was also curious about this... is the reasoning for using 'South Florida' instead of the 'USF' abbreviation in our branding to prevent confusion with the other USFs (e.g. San Fran, Sioux Falls, etc...) and 'UCF'?
  16. A lot of folks on social media are taking notice of USF. However, the tired question regarding our location is coming up again. Some USF fans (e.g. Mr. Sherwin) recommends a change in the name. I personally like being USF (as I prefer the abbreviation to 'South Florida') and this name has been established. Do we rip the band-aid off and change the name now? Or stick with our short 70 year history name approved by the state of Florida?
  17. I agree! Anything is better than these Conference USA slackers...
  18. I agree. I believe that the SEC banking on staying regional will show to be the best model.
  19. How funny would it be if we sold the naming rights to Raymond James?
  20. While I agree... I believe seeing central florida get a Big12 invite and USF left out was the wake up call that our admins needed. The past 18 months have mostly been stellar. I wish we had this energy across the board when the Big East was collapsing. Why didn't we break ground for an IPF/OCS when Taggart was turning the program around?
  21. Seeing the MBB stadium with such energy on campus makes me excited for the football OCS. Especially, with a big game on national TV showing our campus (instead of Dale Mabry).
  22. I know that there are at least 2 B12 schools that absolutely HATE the idea of USF going to the P4. They would explode if the B1G ever showed interest in USF.
  23. So, with the P2, They will have two guaranteed champ spots (B1G and SEC). And then, knowing the committee, they will take up all 6 or 7 At-Large spots. Maybe one spot for ND, Big12, or ACC. But let's be real... Even if we make it to the ACC/Big12, we can't act like the Big East days. Those days will always be numbered.
  24. I did worry about this, as well. I just hate the structure of FBS... far from a meritocracy.
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