Realignment Megathread (All The Moves)

[FriendlySpartan]

You tend to be wrong about most things, so I’m not surprised

Hahaha sure bro. Like I was wrong about collectives? Or PE? Or Unequal rev share? Or the ACC staying intact? Or congress interaction? Or a million other things?

Yep I missed the USC move, that’s just about it.

 

[FinalFourCy]

Hahaha sure bro. Like I was wrong about collectives? Or PE? Or Unequal rev share? Or the ACC staying intact? Or congress interaction? Or a million other things?

Yep I missed the USC move, that’s just about it.

You’re the BIG version of cykadelic.

Wrong on how the BIG was going to come on board to NIL, wrong on USC/BIG expansion, wrong on ACC GOR being ironclad, wrong on BIG exploring PE.

 

[Gonzo]

The NCAA “uselessness” would end with Cruz-Cantwell and the parts of the bill that end it were previously supported by the B10 and SEC in SCORE.

The call for B10 self-governance by Dannen is BS.

Congrats on Sorsby. At least you got your guy back.

 

[FriendlySpartan]

You’re the BIG version of cykadelic.

Wrong on how the BIG was going to come on board to NIL, wrong on USC/BIG expansion, wrong on ACC GOR being ironclad, wrong on BIG exploring PE.

Dude I was spot on with NIL, I mentioned the USC thing so try again on that one, also the ACC is iron clad as look around, the ACc is still there, and again big ten didn’t do PE

Impressive you went 1/4 on there and the only one you were right on was the one I mentioned I got wrong. So kinda 0/3.

Just impressive really.

 

[cykadelic2]

Congrats on Sorsby. At least you got your guy back.

Campbell has essentially admitted that if Cruz-Cantwell was in place, this mess isn’t happening and Sorsby isn’t playing. This obviously illustrates the dire need to get the bill passed ASAP not only for ISU’s sake (which you and others obviously don’t care about) but for the industry as a whole.

The backlash vs Tech is already intense and I question the kid actually plays.

 

[Cyched]

Texas Tech to the Sun Belt

 

[HouClone]

I knew once the Sorsby ruling came that the Cruz-Cantwell fans would spin it as the NCAA enforcement is broken, need regulation and vice versa with Nebraska and Georgia spinning that the Big 10 and SEC needs to govern themselves. Geez.

 

[Gonzo]

Campbell has essentially admitted that if Cruz-Cantwell was in place, this mess isn’t happening and Sorsby isn’t playing. This obviously illustrates the dire need to get the bill passed ASAP not only for ISU’s sake (which you and others obviously don’t care about) but for the industry as a whole.

The backlash vs Tech is already intense and I question the kid actually plays.

Lol, yeah I'm sure Campbell is all broken up about the Sorsby ruling.

Duh.

 

[FriendlySpartan]

Lol, yeah I'm sure Campbell is all broken up about the Sorsby ruling.

Duh.

I think some people don’t realize that the school was involved in suing to get Sorsby to be eligible. The “noble” decision would have been to not support it from the start. But again Cody is gonna Cody

 

[1UNI2ISU]

Campbell has essentially admitted that if Cruz-Cantwell was in place, this mess isn’t happening and Sorsby isn’t playing. This obviously illustrates the dire need to get the bill passed ASAP not only for ISU’s sake (which you and others obviously don’t care about) but for the industry as a whole.

The backlash vs Tech is already intense and I question the kid actually plays.

Or, you know, Cody could have not spent millions on lawyers to get the ruling. He's ABSOLUTELY playing because Cody assured he was going to be eligible.

But keep right on licking those boots...

 

[1SEIACLONE]

Where did I say anywhere that Big12 or ACC fans would adopt new teams? I agree they won't.

The University of Chicago, Villanova and Creighton examples just show the academic side of schools can thrive without playing P4 football. Isn't that their core mission? Not professional-sport franchises.

I'm a Cyclone fan to the bone. Have been since 1982:

• How many Big12 titles has ISU won in football? 0
• How many New Years bowls have we played? 1
• How many fans showed up for Big12 games, in a conference that has lost: Nebraska, A&M, Texas & OU over the years? Around 60k

Maybe I'm an optimist, but If the Big12 isn't at the P4 level and eligible for the CFP. We'll be just fine in a tier of college football with the best 36-48 teams from the Big12, ACC, MWC, Pac12 & AAC. The competition level & rivialries will be attractive enough to keep most Cyclone football fans engaged. And just like it has always been, our expenses will match our revenues- whether it be $120M or $75M.

Think about it, there are currently 6800 football players at just the P4 level. That talent needs to play somewhere. So your comparison of ISU to UNI is silly. The talent level at Iowa State won't change dramatically. Sure it might decline a little if the Big12/ACC adheres to the House Settlement agreed level ($20Mish) or declines. But kids gotta play somewhere.

Why can't you have both ,strong academics and solid sports programs, NW, Michigan, Vanderbilt and many others do, it does not have to be one or the other. Do you believe that if ISU or like schools dropped down that money would somehow start flowing to the academic side of the university?

Whether we like it or not, a universities athletic teams is a major driving factor of these schools bringing in students, unless you are an elite academic institution. Indiana got more positive press for their university these past couple year than anything that has happened there in the last 25 years, all because of the success of their football team, which means more students enrolling there, a few will be scholarship athletes.