FAU vs UM probably a 'no go' for 2009
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UM offered to play FAU in football in 2009 at Dolphin Stadium, but FAU athletic director Craig Angelos said it probably wouldn't happen because FAU needs a big guarantee, similar to the $900,000 it will get from Texas to play there next season. Angelos said 2010 is a possibility, but UM rejected FAU's request for a home-and-home series
see: http://www.miamiherald.com/606/story/341541.html
Wonder why they won't do a home-and-home with us. They signed to do one with UCF… I think it's a 2 for 1 deal with them, though.
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Lm77 said
According to coach, our scheduling philosophy has changed and future seasons will see less money games. It doesn't make much sense to play UM in a one-off game when we could play someone else for a bigger payout. However, if a home game against UM were included it would be a different story.
I think FAU should jump at the chance to play UM. In 2009 Rusty will be a senior and FAU should have a very solid team. FAU would have a real shot at shocking Miami and taking another massive move forward. I think the timing is perfect. Sometimes the opportunity is worth more than the money.
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Teambeer is the most knowledgeable FAU sports fan I know, way smarter than me.
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Re: FAU vs UM probably a 'no go' for 2009
Lm77 said
According to coach, our scheduling philosophy has changed and future seasons will see less money games. It doesn't make much sense to play UM in a one-off game when we could play someone else for a bigger payout. However, if a home game against UM were included it would be a different story.
Understandable but this one is not about the money and it never was… it's about having a legitimate chance to beat one of the Big Three. That's good press, good for rankings, good for recruting, good for fans, good for donors.
Students want this game pretty badly. But the business side of this is killing it.
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Teambeer is the most knowledgeable FAU sports fan I know, way smarter than me.
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FAU vs UM probably a 'no go' for 2009
until we have BCS caliber recruits playing for us… no way
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