If they're going in that direction, they will probably not even bother with a football team and maybe be D3 for all the rest.
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If they're going in that direction, they will probably not even bother with a football team and maybe be D3 for all the rest.
GoldenEye 007
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Oh yeah no way they'd have a football team. Not expecting that. But I figure an athletics Olympic only conference would be possible 5-10 years down the line. And yeah starting probably at division II.
The idea is to have about 50% STEM specific majors and 20% of majors directly supporting STEM.
perfectchaos007
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Some of those small schools that you don't hear about have damn good olympic programs. I didn't know LIFE University existed until I randomly watched them face off against Cal for the Rugby national championship last month. Cal won of course, but for a school that small to make it to the national championship game in a (future) olympic sport surprised me.
The school I attend (UT Dallas) sounds pretty similar to what you're describing. It's been open to undergrads for about 20 years, but it has really picked up over the last 5 years. Dorms helped big time with that.
GoldenEye 007
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I feel like pretty much every school is growing crazy fast now. And the campus will have dorms on campus from day one. So that will definitely be a big help. Big money industry. Yay undischargable student loans!
This is a video of the build out. The main vagina looking building already stands out as you drive past it on the highway and its like half done. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ8MvCsli5c
Only LSU fan is Cyan. Did we talk about this guy during the offseason? Can't believe The Mad Hatter hasn't kicked him off the team for what he did, even though he's indefinitely suspended. Running a tight ship there as always.
GoldenEye 007
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Welp I at least made the call. Explained the situation and she stated she actually wasn't aware of the change. But she'd follow up and get back to me this morning. We didn't discuss numbers at all at this point. She also said that if she were in my position, she'd ask too. So that was comforting at least.
And of course I expressed I'm still really excited about starting, etc., etc.
At the very least I feel better I asked.
Edit: Not fired, but statement the posting was made in error and the position was supposed to be taken down altogether. Blowing smoke up my ass? Don't know. But at least it's settled. And like I said, not like I wasn't happy with the original salary anyway.
And of course I expressed I'm still really excited about starting, etc., etc.
At the very least I feel better I asked.
Edit: Not fired, but statement the posting was made in error and the position was supposed to be taken down altogether. Blowing smoke up my ass? Don't know. But at least it's settled. And like I said, not like I wasn't happy with the original salary anyway.
perfectchaos007
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But even better, you won't work the next few years kicking yourself for not inquiring about the higher salary. Its peace of mind to know you didn't leave ~10K on the table
bucknuticus
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GoldenEye 007
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And back in football news, Penn State and UCF have pretty much finalized the 2014 Ireland game at Croke Park. Definitely a trip I'll need to try to make.
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Well, that's just sad.
In other news, DJ Fluker met Richard Simmons at the San Diego Zoo:
bucknuticus
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Here are the 12 most consistently overrated college football teams in the BCS era.
http://collegespun.com/pac-12/usc/t...tball-programs-of-the-bca-era-statistically/2
http://collegespun.com/pac-12/usc/t...tball-programs-of-the-bca-era-statistically/2
It really is. They can't even claim academic superiority for their players anymore!
GoldenEye 007
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Apparently it is mostly due to GOL's connection with O'Brien. I think he's part of the GOL coaching tree plus some other staff were former GOL assistants. It's really how this PSU-UCF series exists in the first place. It was originally supposed to be a standard home-home series.
Wait... are they losing to Stanford both on the field and in the classroom? Poor, poor, Cal.
What do you hang your hat on when you suck in academics and footbaw?
Rugby!
Why? Would we be playing ND?
My man!
CriginsMcJuggs
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How long till college football? too long
How long till college football? too long
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Was not expecting the second part of that .gif!
How long till college football? too long
That's great.
Yeah, the down side is while you can still come to Happy Valley, I won't get the excuse to make an extra trip to Orlando.
Also, sorry the game this year is on BTN
bucknuticus
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First part of that sentence sounds like the downside.
GoldenEye 007
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PSU wouldn't have fulfilled the contact I don't think. So either way they would not have come to Orlando.
As for BTN, I think I actually get it on one of my cable tiers. But likely I'll just watch it at a bar.
Looks like Connor Brewer is transferring from Texas.
perfectchaos007
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Yep he's gone. That transfer has been rumored for quite some time but I thought he would have at least waited until after Summer camp in August just incase he performed well there and moved up the depth chart. He's already redshirted too. Oh well, we have pretty talented DT QB coming in next year in Heard so by the time Ash graduates Heard will be a Soph or RS-Fr that and I could see him passing Brewer in the depth chart there as well. Probably the right decision for Brewer to transfer. Also, his sister transferred out of Texas last year as well so none of his family was left at Texas anyway.
That's how you properly release a QB Gundy...
chicko1983
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when do they release the top 25 pre-season ranking?
Also, do they have practice matches in the next month or so, its a bloody long off season!
Also, do they have practice matches in the next month or so, its a bloody long off season!
There are no practice matches / exhibitions in CFB. Unless you count Bama vs. Middle Tennessee. Some way too early polls are out, and magazines will release their own in the coming weeks. I think the AP poll (maybe USA Today Coaches too) will only come out a week or two before the season.
chicko1983
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cheers for answering.
I didnt think I would be missing it so much. I guess I was pretty into it at the end of last season.
Go Ole Miss!
timetokill
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Yeah, no practice games. The best you'll get is intrasquad scrimmages, but they're not televised and it's a far cry from actual competition anyway.
It's awesome that you're so into it, by the way.
But... Ole Miss? :\ I'm not saying you should be a frontrunner, but since you're from abroad you have a choice! Don't pick a basement dweller team!
chaosblade
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Too soon. Preseason polls suck, and I'm a fan of a team that can actually benefit from them.
But yeah, the off season is so long. Been lurking this thread but don't really have anything to add.
chicko1983
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I've chosen them as, according to my small amount of knowledge on CFB, they have a good chance to improve from a cellar dweller team to a team which may have a shot at a national championship in the next 5-10 years.
The recruited well and they had a good season last year, they should get a winning season this season and with a few more good recruiting years, they will only improve. I want to be on that bandwagon as they improve.
Also, they play in a good quality and competitive conference.
Finally, we seem to get a few SEC games shown live on ESPN in Australia, for some reason compared to other conferences.
timetokill
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I hate to say it man, but you're drinking some strong Rebel Kool-Aid. Ole Miss hasn't won the SEC for 50 years, and they're not going to do it again anytime soon. As far as a good season, put it in context: They went 7-6 last season, and that was a "good" season for them. They went 3-5 in the conference, and would've ended their season below .500 if it wasn't for playing Div-2 creampuffs and the worst team in C-USA (Tulane).
Meanwhile, my team (USC) went 7-6 and it's considered one of the most disastrous seasons in school history, especially in light of expectations.
I'm not saying be a USC fan (people will hate you for it). But at least pick a team that has a chance, and isn't in the running for "has the most racist mascot character" -- er, HAD.
It's a shame you have to pick a SEC team though
If it has to be one, I think you'd be better served with Georgia or South Carolina or something.(I'm not actually trying to change your mind, I'm just desperate to talk about college football. It's cool that you're into it at all, and you should like whatever team you want. But Ole Miss sucks, for real).
I hate to say it man, but you're drinking some strong Rebel Kool-Aid. Ole Miss hasn't won the SEC for 50 years, and they're not going to do it again anytime soon. As far as a good season, put it in context: They went 7-6 last season, and that was a "good" season for them. They went 3-5 in the conference, and would've ended their season below .500 if it wasn't for playing Div-2 creampuffs and the worst team in C-USA (Tulane).
Meanwhile, my team (USC) went 7-6 and it's considered one of the most disastrous seasons in school history, especially in light of expectations.
I'm not saying be a USC fan (people will hate you for it). But at least pick a team that has a chance, and isn't in the running for "has the most racist mascot character" -- er, HAD.
It's a shame you have to pick a SEC team though
(I'm not actually trying to change your mind, I'm just desperate to talk about college football. It's cool that you're into it at all, and you should like whatever team you want. But Ole Miss sucks, for real).
This is true. But I can respect picking a team that doesn't have much of a chance and sticking with them. That was me all during the 90's, though I didn't really pick my team, I was born into it and indoctrinated.
ESPN is going to be broadcasting College Football Live from SEC Media Days next week. And Pawwwwwl is going to be bringing the hot scoops live.
Ole Miss played an ineligible player last year for 6 games, but isn't incurring any penalties by the NCAA. I for one am completely shocked. Mark Richt has lost control of the NCAA.
Also, inconsistency with the NCAA punishment process? Why I do declare.
Also, inconsistency with the NCAA punishment process? Why I do declare.
That's horseshit. The wins should be vacated. I hate vacating wins, but, as far as I can remember, that has at least been one area in which the NCAA has been consistent in levying punishments for playing ineligible players.
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