Conference realignment "Rumors" "tweets" "etc"

[Rocky Style]

9 minutes ago, keith S said:

WOW. That took a ton of thought. And special logic. The kind of logic you get from the expensive stuff on the side of a mountain in Colorado, watching the sun go down, and come back up again.

 

Fun to read though.

One must first experience ego death to see that all things are connected and that USF is already B1G.

[SilverBull]

29 minutes ago, keith S said:

4 hours ago, USF_Bullsharks said:

When it comes to Florida expansion for the B1G, Tampa/Miami makes far more sense than Tallahassee. If we can really continue to excel these next 3 years while FSU is in their legal battle - why wouldn't USF become a viable target for the B1G? Ultimately I think the best case scenario for USF is that FSU lawsuit takes a couple of years, USF (obviously) continues to win in media draw sports, we win our conference at least once in both sports, flirt with or make the CFP, FSU settles for a sum that no other ACC school can handle in the short term, and then FSU goes to the SEC and is paired with Kansas. This will not only open the door for USF to the ACC, potentially become a player for the B1G, remove the top remaining brand from the B12, stabilize the ACC further until nearly 2036, and (hopefully) increase support across the board for USF from fans, alumni, and local business alike. 

Support, show up, donate. Go Bulls. 

WOW. That took a ton of thought. And special logic. The kind of logic you get from the expensive stuff on the side of a mountain in Colorado, watching the sun go down, and come back up again.

 

Visionary breakthrough.

[Cat941]

4 hours ago, USF_Bullsharks said:

When it comes to Florida expansion for the B1G, Tampa/Miami makes far more sense than Tallahassee. If we can really continue to excel these next 3 years while FSU is in their legal battle - why wouldn't USF become a viable target for the B1G? Ultimately I think the best case scenario for USF is that FSU lawsuit takes a couple of years, USF (obviously) continues to win in media draw sports, we win our conference at least once in both sports, flirt with or make the CFP, FSU settles for a sum that no other ACC school can handle in the short term, and then FSU goes to the SEC and is paired with Kansas. This will not only open the door for USF to the ACC, potentially become a player for the B1G, remove the top remaining brand from the B12, stabilize the ACC further until nearly 2036, and (hopefully) increase support across the board for USF from fans, alumni, and local business alike. 

Support, show up, donate. Go Bulls. 

My thinking is that FSU wants this to be a quick resolution and believe they can't afford to wait out a prolonged court case.  They saw UCF realigned as a P4 with significantly higher revenues, while USF and Miami gained AAU status (and they didn't somehow).   It would make sense that they were feeling mounting pressure as other instate programs are gaining ground on them.  UF is affected as well, wanting to hold onto their monopoly.  Too bad for them as change is coming.  

[BULLSHTR]

6 hours ago, Mike Stuben said:

FSU academically is ahead of USF in most measures. We do have AAU which is a big deal, and is largely about research (other things too). 

While it is possible them stay, either because they are stuck, or because the ACC finds away to be more attractive to their top teams, it seems more likely that divorce is coming. 

Not sure why you are comparing USF and FSU's academic standards. I simply said FSU's aren't good enough for the B1G. USF's probably aren't either, but as you pointed out we do at least have AAU status.

Miami is more B1G material than FSU. I could see FSU in the SEC, if Florida weren't so scared of them.

[Cat941]

This is true.  The SMU/CalFord additions don't help ACC football much as they've not been very successful recently (IMO).  Sadly we've had years of losing until finally changing that last season.  Let's keep building our program and bully our way into the conversation.  We have so much to offer, but it's hard to ask for consideration over potential.   

[Cat941]

These are the things that will be discussed (not sure how much "expert opinion" will be offered):

- most realistic exit date to leave the ACC - what is the "chatter" saying for what FSU will pay for the exit costs - how quickly can FSU become profitable in the Big Ten - what NIL dollars are essential to win a national title in college football today and into the future - new resources of revenue; new revenue gain from going to the Big Ten - AAU, why and how FSU can benefit for research spend by moving to the Big Ten - inside information from the SEC side of conference realignment, such as who is the SEC interested in, who have they talked to and will continue to talk to and some inside information on a potential SEC desire to breakaway with the Big Ten - impact on FSU as a university, alumni growth, regular student recruitment - why a move has to be announced in 2024 or FSU will be faced with severe challenges to have the finances to compete for a college football national title - tv contracts

[Rocky Style]

Meanwhile we over here contemplating a playoff run with a great leader and a vision.

[Cat941]

Look at the ACC additions of SMU, Cal and Stanford.   All three in big cities.  Contrast that with the SEC programs related to them being smaller and more even all around.  Interesting.  I love these charts.  

Edited January 26 by Cat941

[Bull Matrix]

I will say it again. Thankfully those big 12 & big ten shills are just basically fanboys & have no idea how the next realignment will end up breaking. USF will be fine when all said is done & then we will see those peeps backtrack

[Cat941]

4 minutes ago, Bull Matrix said:

I will say it again. Thankfully those big 12 & big ten shills are just basically fanboys & have no idea how the next realignment will end up breaking. USF will be fine when all said is done & then we will see those peeps backtrack

It would be nice to have a couple of cheerleaders for us out there.