Important OCS Update

[jchem1995]

So this isn’t good

[Bull Matrix]

34 minutes ago, jchem1995 said:

So this isn’t good

I have a bad feeling that they will play politics. But I believe Brian Lamb is the head so that hopefully works well for USF 

[Cat941]

Final decision underway on new USF football stadium

WWW.WFLA.COM

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The University of South Florida’s football program is banking on the Florida Board of Governors to decide its fate Friday

 

[Cat941]

33 minutes ago, Bull Matrix said:

I have a bad feeling that they will play politics. But I believe Brian Lamb is the head so that hopefully works well for USF 

I took a glance at the BOG members and only see one USF person.  Do we need a simple majority on the vote?   Do we have to pull a SMU here, i.e., buy our way in? LOL

Edited September 8, 2023 by Cat941
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[Bull Matrix]

Just now, Cat941 said:

I took a glance at the BOG members and only see one USF person.  Do we need a simple majority on the vote?   

Well that is not good lol. Let’s say they vote this down. Are there other ways to move forward with the OCS?

[Cat941]

1 minute ago, Bull Matrix said:

Well that is not good lol. Let’s say they vote this down. Are there other ways to move forward with the OCS?

That's what I wondered too!  We have to raise the money first maybe versus as is now with financing secured.  

[Cat941]

On the other hand, if they deny USF this, how can they permit FSU's and UF's proposed stadium renovations?

[Bull Matrix]

2 minutes ago, Cat941 said:

On the other hand, if they deny USF this, how can they permit FSU's and UF's proposed stadium renovations?

Great point. We have been seeing the media narrative being pro FSU & UF with their renovations due to their P5 status & support. We have been seeing the media take a negative stance regarding USF OCS due to our current down situation I guess 

[BDYZR]

Amazing how quickly you guys can go from one end of the paranoia spectrum to the other.

[00Bull]

33 minutes ago, Cat941 said:

On the other hand, if they deny USF this, how can they permit FSU's and UF's proposed stadium renovations?

Easy, they have top tier football programs which makes investment in infrastructure low risk. For USF, we are following a version of the saying “dress for the job you want, not the job you have” which makes it much more speculative.