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Putting the "winning solves everything" argument aside for a second because that part is obvious...
I've noticed a "commitment to Athletics" (meaning facilities) come up a couple times. I know our stadium is superior to FIU's, having been to both. They're building some new practice fields while we're trying to build an Athletic Center, and I have to think we'd win out there. I know there's more to it than that, but I'm certainly glad we have the Athletic Center on the horizon if expansion decisions put emphasis on things like that.
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So Miss is reaching I think. Those decisions are based largely on market reach and Hattiesburg isnt much of a media market.
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This season will be crucial in showing the progress of our turnaround with regard to expansion. 8-4 and some Florida AAC schools leaving their conference puts us in a great position. Its time to put the "nice school, nice market, crap football team" to rest.
So Miss is reaching I think. Those decisions are based largely on market reach and Hattiesburg isnt much of a media market.Posted On: Jul 20th 2016, 6:50 AM #357121
I agree, just the ability to come down here for recruiting opportunities makes FIU ahead of So. Miss.
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This season will be crucial in showing the progress of our turnaround with regard to expansion. 8-4 and some Florida AAC schools leaving their conference puts us in a great position. Its time to put the "nice school, nice market, crap football team" to rest.
So Miss is reaching I think. Those decisions are based largely on market reach and Hattiesburg isnt much of a media market.Posted On: Jul 20th 2016, 6:50 AM #357121
I agree, just the ability to come down here for recruiting opportunities makes FIU ahead of So. Miss.Posted On: Jul 20th 2016, 12:15 PM #357124
Or Marshall or WKU or MTSU. Those have better football teams but not the media draw nor recruiting areas. Rice is in Houston but WAY out of AAC area. ODU and Charlotte could get some interest but like FIU, their football facilities WAY down there - WAY TOO SMALL!
I just pray that it is not FIU over us again, but I think out current leaders (Dr. Kelly and Mr. Chun) are MUCH stronger this time around!!!!
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This is a defining year for us. And Charlie!
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If a school gets invited based on winning % the person doing so has absolutely no business sense. Winning % in college football is not a sustainable thing...coach/QB leaves that directly contributes to on the field success then your stuck with that program. If you have any sense at all you invite the schools with the most upside regarding population, facilities, etc.
Teambeer is the most knowledgeable FAU sports fan I know, way smarter than me.
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