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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).

central florida fans watching USF basketball begging to see USF lose.

Interesting! Wait, I am dumb when it comes to NET... Are we considered a Quad 1 team? If not, why?

This is great! And it all falls around the era of our OCS! Students today have it so good!

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?)

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).

Tee hee!

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!

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'?

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?

I agree! Anything is better than these Conference USA slackers...

I agree. I believe that the SEC banking on staying regional will show to be the best model.

How funny would it be if we sold the naming rights to Raymond James?

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?

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).

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.

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.

I did worry about this, as well. I just hate the structure of FBS... far from a meritocracy.

Heads in Oviedo would explode

I am confused how a thread on a sellout OCS Men's basketball game... turned into a topic on how an OCS football stadium is a detriment!?

I keep my checklist handy: $3m locker room $22m IPF $340m FB Center (2026) + OCS (2027) #11 TV market in the US #1 HS recruiting state AAU member And of course, the FB bowl win (from a previous 1-11) and right now MBB (speaking for itself).

Hey bro, There are folks that graduated in 1982, and in a decade... there was still no football. But in 2002... talks of going to the Big East!? In other words... some things take time.

The issue with relegation... Would it only apply to Football? Or would it apply to the entire Athletics department? Because, a team can be great in football and garbage in basketball (and vice versa - e.g. UCONN). How do we weigh this?

I don't understand. How is the break off good for USF (or other G5s)?

Excellent history! I didn't know about all of this!