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re: FSU and Clemson: does the SEC really want them?
Posted on 8/1/23 at 7:24 am to dstone12
Posted on 8/1/23 at 7:24 am to dstone12
Florida State is second only to Notre Dame in terms of "big gets" left on the board, and I don't think the Golden Domers are coming to the SEC. AAU status not withstanding, Florida State is a realistic grab for the Big Ten that I wouldn't want slipping away if I were Sankey.
Clemson has had massive success over the last decade, but I don't see them actually piquing the interest of the Big Ten given research prestige and culture are a definite stretch. The way I see it, if A) the Big Ten isn't taking you and B) you're in a market already covered by the SEC there's really no reason to roll out the red carpet. If Clemson finds themselves playing Cincinnati/UCF/Iowa State yearly, their level of success and popularity will decrease as the Gamecocks distance themselves in terms of being the state's most popular program.
Clemson has had massive success over the last decade, but I don't see them actually piquing the interest of the Big Ten given research prestige and culture are a definite stretch. The way I see it, if A) the Big Ten isn't taking you and B) you're in a market already covered by the SEC there's really no reason to roll out the red carpet. If Clemson finds themselves playing Cincinnati/UCF/Iowa State yearly, their level of success and popularity will decrease as the Gamecocks distance themselves in terms of being the state's most popular program.
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Posted on 8/1/23 at 7:38 am to TrumpedUpVol
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I don't think the Golden Domers are coming to the SEC.
I agree. They really want to remain independent, but if they give that up, they will go to the B1G. They have more long time rivals there and then academics.
But, as much as i hate ND, they are a program that can negotiate their own TV contracts and remain financially secure. They always get the benefit of the doubt from the media and will always get a bowl invite that is above their punching weight. They've done a good job over the years of building their base and have the largest fan following by far.
Posted on 8/1/23 at 6:34 pm to TrumpedUpVol
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Clemson has had massive success over the last decade, but I don't see them actually piquing the interest of the Big Ten given research prestige and culture are a definite stretch
Clemson is one of the top engineering and science colleges in the country. Clemson is a Carnegie R1 research university. This is the top designation Carnegie awards to doctoral universities with the highest levels of research activity.
How is the culture different at Clemson than Penn State, Ohio State, etc. That makes no sense.
This post was edited on 8/1/23 at 6:37 pm
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