Inspired73

Sounds to me like VT has some serious money issues......as do a lot of other schools. They just happen to be the first using this approach. As I said several months ago, the UIL/money grab is going to create a 2 tiered Division 1. It will probably end up structures something similar to English soccer league where it is 2 tiered.

If this is true. It is a sad day for OSU. Gundy did more for OSU football than any other coach-by a large margin. Yes, Jimmy J. had a day, but he got out ASAP. Gundy's strength and weakness are his stubbornness. He refused to accept that OSU couldn't be a major player in the B12. His strength and steadfastness made them a significant force in the B12. Unfortunately, he has issues with change. Boone Pickens forced him to stop being the offensive coordinator and made him focus on head coach duties. NIL is the girl that he refuses to dance with......even though everyone else at the party is waiting in line for her. I'll bet Gary Patterson and he are best buds!

Which means we have 4 new starters this year! And that isnt counting tight ends, and receivers. You guys need to 'get a grip'. We essentially have 10 new starters on offense! Offense just takes time. If you dont believe me look around the SEC and see which offenses are clicking early..........they all have great experience at QB and O-line. PS: Mateer is doing great! But this is his 3rd year in that system. Remember OU brought his coach with him....a very shrewd move.

The sad thing is that he thinks he is a super star, the coaches don't like him, and he is under paid. The truth is that he is not entitled. He is lazy and mentally soft. His commitment is to himself only. The sad truth is that he will probably make more money by switching schools 2 or 3 times. But he will run out of illegibility with no degree, a peek at the League, and a bank account that the leaches have drained. Cynical, yes. But, none-the-less the probable path.

Yep, I'm with you. WE ARE TEXAS. I expect perfection from the first snap of game one and a continuing stream of improvement on each subsequent play.

i like your content, but you need to adjust your headline...........25% is not MOST. Given the known anticipated volume, the "staffing" and general plan of attack was miserable. I do think most deals will eventually be approved. This is just another example of the NCAA (and its affiliates) being woefully myopic. The NCAA motto is "We swim up-stream, and no one does it better."

Dallas wasn't going anywhere - with or without Parsons. The Boys need a better roster. Like it or not, this deal with GB offers good draft choices, extra money for the cap, and the removal of a disgruntled player. Also, never is never a wise choice of words.

I think he is putting his money into something that he is passionate about. Frankly, he is the first to take a visible, active stand. While I don't necessarily agree with some of his conclusions or his focus, I applaud his effort. Essentially, he is advocating that the current NCAA division 1 model is unworkable. In fact, I think he is advocating that Division 1 should consist only of institutions that can support a certain "lifestyle" (defined: think SEC level money). These "big-boy' institutions should then create their own organization. If you can't pay the monthly dues, you can't join the Club! Where he stops short (or doesn't have the vision) is dealing with non-football. (the Big Picture) All of this is just banter, unless, in the end, you have a 48 school (or so) group (the Big Boy Conference) that operates under its own set of rules.... for all the sports. The org creates its own tv contracts and playoffs for all sports. Basically, the group of 48 (BBC) becomes a true minor league for the NFL, NBA, MLBB, Olympic sports etc. Sorry, the 355 Division 1 schools for basketball (the thousand pound gorilla) can go get their own TV deal....... I'm sure the Wichita State vs. Marquette game will get killer ratings! For me, I am all in on the BBC concept. So, I am pro Cody if he expands his scope. I am anti Cody if is a football only guy.

That's assuming Moore is the coach in 26. The guy had 1 good year and that came with the Harbaugh carry-over influence. Michigan will go shopping ....soon

Thanks Blake, this is an interesting list......it seems like these guys fall into several categories: A. Should never been hired to begin with: Brennan, Foster, Locksley, Norvell (These were "the best the AD could do with his budget) B. Bless their hearts - "They don't have a fighting chance": Wilcox (Cal), Elliott (Virginia), Fickel (Wiscn), Pittman (Arky) C. I Want Their Agent: Riley, Venables, D. Be Patient, wee hopper: Napier, Freeze, Stoops, Napier E. No When To Exit Stage Left: Gundy (with the benefactor gone, OSU probably belongs in Category B) Honorable Mention: Any Board of Regents Chair that signed off on a ridiculous buyout deal.

Thank God for OSU. This "classic" has all the makings of a 1-2 season starter. Although Baylor tends to be real good or real bad. Not sure of their current cycle.

Really? Answer: Because you guys (and me) would murder them for crappy recruiting. Let's be clear here. I am firmly in the "I want it all" bucket! Alas, things don't work that way.

That's like noting a tiny zit on the homecoming queen. You know, the one that every guys wants to date but can't even get a smile from her!

I don't get it. Where is the money coming from to pay the 8 Billion in debt service? Here in San Antonio, the Spurs don't routinely sell out. They have two major local sponsors.....Frost and HEB. Local TV rating are flaccid. They only command 1 tv at our favorite bar. These buyers are betting on more national and worldwide tv revenues. I feel certain that those guys are smarter than me, but gee, I just don't see where the debt service is going to come from. The only way the NBA survives is if it turns into a World league with a team in each of the top 20 cities in the world. PS: the interest on 8 billion at 5% (way below market)=400 million annually.

Jeff/Blake Why don't we just report on players leaving that actually contributed to the team's success in 25? Almost all of the leaves are "ho-humm". Or, as an alternative, just build an XL with 3 columns...In, Out, Undecided. We can check each morning, then move on.