Will this impact USF Athletics or Preeminence Status?

[CousinRicky]

57 minutes ago, NewEnglandBull said:

Florida politics...another reason I left without looking back. 

Funny you said that. We moved down from NJ back in '02 and thought NJ politics sucked. Can't hold a candle to what happens here in FL.  

[St.PeteSlim89]

Long time reader; first time poster, so be gentle with me...Had to speak out on this one, however.

I live in Polk County, and heard J.D. speak once about FL Poly. He mentioned that instead of trying to re-create another UF look-a-like (and specially referred to USF as an example), he want to create a university focused on just science and technology.  Really annoyed me that he considered USF to be a UF wannabe. The only thing that UF has on USF is a 100-year head start. He’s too arrogant to realize that Tampa is a better place for jobs, business opportunities and economic development than Gainesville, and that eventually USF will catch up and pass UF.  

FL Poly is so successful (sarcasm font) that some legislator filed a bill proposing that it be merged with UF in the last session.

The Griffin family (for whom Ben Hill Stadium at UF is named) donated the land that eventually became Florida Gulf Coast University, but kept the land surrounding it for development. Guess Junior was trying to follow in grandpa’s footsteps...

Go Bulls

[jchem1995]

10 hours ago, NewEnglandBull said:

Curious what were the reasons why Lakeland broke away from USF? 

What?  It was the senator from Lakeland retirement, gold watch.

Edited June 14, 2020 by jchem1995

[Friscobull]

12 hours ago, NewEnglandBull said:

Florida politics...another reason I left without looking back. 

BS, you couldn’t take the heat and that is the only reason, you were a youngster and had no idea nor cared about the political climate at the time.

[NewEnglandBull]

1 hour ago, Friscobull said:

BS, you couldn’t take the heat and that is the only reason, you were a youngster and had no idea nor cared about the political climate at the time.

Not quite my friend. I graduated with a degree in political science and worked on two political campaigns while a student. Once I saw how the sausage was made first hand I had had enough. But yeah, the heat was friggin unbearable too...along with the senior citizens trying to drive their cars. 

[Friscobull]

1 hour ago, NewEnglandBull said:

Not quite my friend. I graduated with a degree in political science and worked on two political campaigns while a student. Once I saw how the sausage was made first hand I had had enough. But yeah, the heat was friggin unbearable too...along with the senior citizens trying to drive their cars. 

Interesting although the sausage making is similar no matter where you live.  You made a wise career decision regardless.  

[NewEnglandBull]

5 minutes ago, Friscobull said:

Interesting although the sausage making is similar no matter where you live.  You made a wise career decision regardless.  

True but I found it to be in much larger doses in Florida than other places I have lived. 

[CousinRicky]

2 hours ago, NewEnglandBull said:

Not quite my friend. I graduated with a degree in political science and worked on two political campaigns while a student. Once I saw how the sausage was made first hand I had had enough. But yeah, the heat was friggin unbearable too...along with the senior citizens trying to drive their cars. 

I demand an apology. I don't go over the speed limit while driving in the left lane on the Interstate.  

[puc86]

15 hours ago, St.PeteSlim89 said:

Long time reader; first time poster, so be gentle with me...Had to speak out on this one, however.

I live in Polk County, and heard J.D. speak once about FL Poly. He mentioned that instead of trying to re-create another UF look-a-like (and specially referred to USF as an example), he want to create a university focused on just science and technology.  Really annoyed me that he considered USF to be a UF wannabe. The only thing that UF has on USF is a 100-year head start. He’s too arrogant to realize that Tampa is a better place for jobs, business opportunities and economic development than Gainesville, and that eventually USF will catch up and pass UF.  

FL Poly is so successful (sarcasm font) that some legislator filed a bill proposing that it be merged with UF in the last session.

The Griffin family (for whom Ben Hill Stadium at UF is named) donated the land that eventually became Florida Gulf Coast University, but kept the land surrounding it for development. Guess Junior was trying to follow in grandpa’s footsteps...

Go Bulls

Welcome to the board and I doubt you have to worry about anyone  taking umbrage with your insightful first post that rightly points out JD and UF suck.

[Azmodi]

3 hours ago, NewEnglandBull said:

Not quite my friend. I graduated with a degree in political science and worked on two political campaigns while a student. Once I saw how the sausage was made first hand I had had enough. But yeah, the heat was friggin unbearable too...along with the senior citizens trying to drive their cars. 

There's a simple solution to your traffic worries. Drive on the roadway and leave the sidewalks, parking lots and peoples yards to the elderly. Problem solved.