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**Saul Good** · 01-31-2012, 02:52 PM

the second thread has been pronounced dead.

**alnorth** · 05-13-2012, 06:25 PM

I'd hate to be a Miami fan right now, because this is coming at a very bad time for them. Miami is about to get nuked worse than USC, and the NCAA laid a really harsh penalty on the Trojans. Their brand might make them irresistable, and it might be worth it to hope they can rebuild from the ashes, but if the ACC falls apart I wouldn't be surprised if everyone views them as too toxic to take in right now.

OmahaChief · 05-13-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

I'd hate to be a Miami fan right now, because this is coming at a very bad time for them. Miami is about to get nuked worse than USC, and the NCAA laid a really harsh penalty on the Trojans. Their brand might make them irresistable, and it might be worth it to hope they can rebuild from the ashes, but if the ACC falls apart I wouldn't be surprised if everyone views them as too toxic to take in right now.

I don't think they will get hit that bad. Less than USC

BryanBusby · 05-13-2012, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

I'd hate to be a Miami fan right now, because this is coming at a very bad time for them. Miami is about to get nuked worse than USC, and the NCAA laid a really harsh penalty on the Trojans. Their brand might make them irresistable, and it might be worth it to hope they can rebuild from the ashes, but if the ACC falls apart I wouldn't be surprised if everyone views them as too toxic to take in right now.

I think their years of mediocrity hurts more than possible sanctions from the NCAA.

**Saulbadguy** · 05-13-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OmahaChief

I don't think they will get hit that bad. Less than USC

Haha. Loser.

sedated · 05-13-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OmahaChief

I don't think they will get hit that bad. Less than USC

While I disagree with your opinion, I will fight to the death for your ability to express it.

Bambi · 05-14-2012, 08:57 AM

“There have been no official talks, but I think you always have to look out there to see what’s best for Florida State,” Fisher said. “If that (jumping to the Big 12) is what’s best for Florida State, then that’s what we need to do.”

kepp · 05-14-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

“There have been no official talks, but I think you always have to look out there to see what’s best for Florida State,” Fisher said. “If that (jumping to the Big 12) is what’s best for Florida State, then that’s what we need to do.”

More & more smoke rising it seems.

**alnorth** · 05-14-2012, 01:21 PM

The president of FSU's email is auto-replying today with a big long argument against leaving the ACC and joining the Big 12. Most of his retort is laughably stupid, and ends with a plea for academics and how the faculty is adamantly opposed and resents the athletic department getting all this attention, etc.

If the FSU BOT decides that they want to leave the ACC, then either the president is fighting the good fight just so when the BOT forces him to surrender, he can tell his faculty he tried, or the BOT will have to can his ass.

OmahaChief · 05-14-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

While I disagree with your opinion, I will fight to the death for your ability to express it.

My reasoning I think is sound. USC tried to cover up their issue at first and then were defiant in the face of the NCAA. Miami took the exact opposite approach and had full disclousure of what they knew. They are the ones that imposed the suspensions on their own players and had a self imposed bowl ban last year.

That is not to mention the inaccuracies of Shapairos statements and all of the stuff that has already proven to be lies.

I think they get maybe one more year bowl ban, no chance at conf champ game for a year and reduction in scholarships. It will not be this nuking or death penalty that so many want it to be.

ChiefsCountry · 05-14-2012, 01:45 PM

The SEC publically says they don't want to expand to states they already are in but I think they would make the expecpation for Florida State. Locking down Florida as SEC country and FSU is a national brand as well.

BryanBusby · 05-14-2012, 01:57 PM

Florida State isn't coming to the SEC. They seem determined to remain in the same conference as Miami and no way in hell are the Hurricanes getting an invite.

**alnorth** · 05-14-2012, 02:13 PM

Andy Staples (SI) has a pretty good column that just came out. Basically says that while Haggard got a few details wrong, big picture he's essentially right. Also says that whatever the FSU president may want, the boosters have been stampeded and this train out of the ACC might not be stoppable.

Now that FSU-to-Big 12 seed is planted, realignment may grow

**DeezNutz** · 05-14-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

Andy Staples (SI) has a pretty good column that just came out. Basically says that while Haggard got a few details wrong, big picture he's essentially right. Also says that whatever the FSU president may want, the boosters have been stampeded and this train out of the ACC might not be stoppable.

Now that FSU-to-Big 12 seed is planted, realignment may grow

Where are the realignment fools who used to bitch about travel time for various schools? The same fools who used this argument time and again for the ridiculousness of Mizzou (thankfully and rightfully) leaving for the SEC...

**Saul Good** · 05-14-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

The SEC publically says they don't want to expand to states they already are in but I think they would make the expecpation for Florida State. Locking down Florida as SEC country and FSU is a national brand as well.

The SEC already has Florida locked down. The unaffiliated fans aren't going to suddenly become Big XII fans.

**alnorth** · 05-14-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Where are the realignment fools who used to bitch about travel time for various schools? The same fools who used this argument time and again for the ridiculousness of Mizzou (thankfully and rightfully) leaving for the SEC...

It was never a good argument, but it was at least somewhat applicable to Mizzou because you could drive a bus to many places.

FSU already has to fly a plane almost everywhere in the ACC, so the travel argument is really stupid for them.

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05-13-2012, 06:25 PM	#1786
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57176239	I'd hate to be a Miami fan right now, because this is coming at a very bad time for them. Miami is about to get nuked worse than USC, and the NCAA laid a really harsh penalty on the Trojans. Their brand might make them irresistable, and it might be worth it to hope they can rebuild from the ashes, but if the ACC falls apart I wouldn't be surprised if everyone views them as too toxic to take in right now. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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05-14-2012, 08:57 AM	#1791
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05-14-2012, 01:21 PM	#1793
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57176239	The president of FSU's email is auto-replying today with a big long argument against leaving the ACC and joining the Big 12. Most of his retort is laughably stupid, and ends with a plea for academics and how the faculty is adamantly opposed and resents the athletic department getting all this attention, etc. If the FSU BOT decides that they want to leave the ACC, then either the president is fighting the good fight just so when the BOT forces him to surrender, he can tell his faculty he tried, or the BOT will have to can his ass. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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05-14-2012, 01:45 PM	#1795
ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $2368752	The SEC publically says they don't want to expand to states they already are in but I think they would make the expecpation for Florida State. Locking down Florida as SEC country and FSU is a national brand as well.
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05-14-2012, 01:57 PM	#1796
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05-14-2012, 02:13 PM	#1797
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57176239	Andy Staples (SI) has a pretty good column that just came out. Basically says that while Haggard got a few details wrong, big picture he's essentially right. Also says that whatever the FSU president may want, the boosters have been stampeded and this train out of the ACC might not be stoppable. Now that FSU-to-Big 12 seed is planted, realignment may grow __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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