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Would Florida Block Florida State From SEC?
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:21 am
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:21 am
There are a few Gator and Seminole fans here in Atlanta. I keep hearing from Seminole fans that Florida is scared of Florida State and would fight any attempt by them to join the SEC. Gator fans that I know sort of shrug it off and avoid the issue.
Does Florida oppose Florida State becoming a member of the SEC? If Florida State joining the SEC becomes a serious possibility could Florida block the move?
Does Florida oppose Florida State becoming a member of the SEC? If Florida State joining the SEC becomes a serious possibility could Florida block the move?
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Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:25 am to GABlueDog
The belief is that Florida, Georgia, South Carlolina and possibly Kentucky and A&M would all vote against adding a team from an existing state (i.e. FSU, GT, Clemson, Louisville, Texas). They've agreed to vote as a block on this issue.
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:27 am to GABlueDog
Why would they? They play each other every year, and the recruiting war is fierce regardless of conference affiliation. The thing that has/will block FSU from being offered an SEC invitation is lack of Additional revenue they'd bring to the table....and unfortunately, MONEY is what it's all about!
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:29 am to coachcrisp
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lack of Additional revenue they'd bring to the table....and unfortunately, MONEY is what it's all about!
This
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:36 am to GABlueDog
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I keep hearing from Seminole fans that Florida is scared of Florida State
My UF friends would laugh at that. But I understand why UF would prefer to keep FSU in another—INFERIOR—conference. For one thing, it's a legit recruiting strategy: "Kid you're way too talented to play in that second-rate ACC. If you want exposure, come play in the big leagues—the SEC."
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:38 am to GABlueDog
Two words: "recruiting advantage"
It's a whole lot easier when you are the ONLY team in your state to play in the SEC
It's a whole lot easier when you are the ONLY team in your state to play in the SEC
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:40 am to GABlueDog
They were sponsored in the past by UF to join the SEC (60's-80's). Other schools said 'no thanks'. Why is it now everyone wants them into the SEC? Ask your AD to schedule them. Nevermind, I know the answer to that question (scared).
In 1990, they said "no thanks, we'll join the ACC".
You should ask yourself why LSU won't play FSU anymore, then you'll find out why they won't even pursue an SEC invite.
Alabama and Auburn won't allow them in either (recrootin' and all).
In 1990, they said "no thanks, we'll join the ACC".
You should ask yourself why LSU won't play FSU anymore, then you'll find out why they won't even pursue an SEC invite.
Alabama and Auburn won't allow them in either (recrootin' and all).
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:40 am to TigerPanzer
Maybe so, but it looks to me like Jimbo and Muschamp are pretty even when it comes to recruiting...IMO, it's the money. Hell, FSU doesn't even fill their stadium up but a couple of times a year.
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:40 am to TigerPanzer
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For one thing, it's a legit recruiting strategy: "Kid you're way too talented to play in that second-rate ACC. If you want exposure, come play in the big leagues—the SEC."
not a good answer. both schools are located in one of the best states to get recruits. Florida State has recently had #1 recruiting classes while being in the ACC.
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:41 am to GABlueDog
Money is also a reason in another sense. If you're getting several more million dollars every year from your conference than your in-state rival is from its conference, obviously, it's a huge advantage in terms of facility upgrades and paying coaches.
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:42 am to TigerPanzer
UF is not scared of FSU. The recruiting war is as bad as it can possibly be right now. They are getting their share and that wouldn't change if they moved to the SEC. Kids still look at depth charts first.
I just don't want to help them financially. Their $$$ struggles are funny though it would be nice to get them off the dole so I don't care either way.
Bring 'em, leave 'em behind. Whatever.
IT would be nice to see them get their asses kicked more often in the SEC.
I just don't want to help them financially. Their $$$ struggles are funny though it would be nice to get them off the dole so I don't care either way.
Bring 'em, leave 'em behind. Whatever.
IT would be nice to see them get their asses kicked more often in the SEC.
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:42 am to GABlueDog
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Florida is scared of Florida State and would fight any attempt by them to join the SEC.
FSU had their chance to join and chose to be pussies instead
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:44 am to coachcrisp
quote:Why is this unfortunate?
and unfortunately, MONEY is what it's all about!
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:47 am to NaturalBeam
Because FSU would actually be the best fit, BUT as long as the NCAA and university presidents are calling the shots, that's the way it is!
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:49 am to coachcrisp
They don't add the TV revenue like we want. It's not about fit any longer.
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:49 am to GABlueDog
Florida's worst nightmare in FSU being in the SEC. They would do everything possible to prevent them from joining.
They wouldn't increase the TV market. There really is no point in bringing them into the conference. The SEC needs to be geographically larger. I could see a team from Oklahoma and North Carolina being considered.
The conference expansions are all about the lucrative TV contracts.
They wouldn't increase the TV market. There really is no point in bringing them into the conference. The SEC needs to be geographically larger. I could see a team from Oklahoma and North Carolina being considered.
The conference expansions are all about the lucrative TV contracts.
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:50 am to coachcrisp
quote:If they aren't bringing in the $$, then it doesn't seem like they're the best fit.
Because FSU would actually be the best fit
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:51 am to LSUwag
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Florida's worst nightmare in FSU being in the SEC
Not really. It would actually provide the taxpayers with some relief and they would get their asses kicked waaaaay more often in the SEC. They can't improve recruiting much more so that doesn't really matter. They could improve their circus which is kind of scary.
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:53 am to sarc
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The belief is that Florida, Georgia, South Carlolina and possibly Kentucky and A&M would all vote against adding a team from an existing state (i.e. FSU, GT, Clemson, Louisville, Texas). They've agreed to vote as a block on this issue.
Dis is very interdasting.
Posted on 11/21/12 at 8:53 am to NoMoreShortcuts
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Would Florida Block Florida State From SEC? Two words: "recruiting advantage" It's a whole lot easier when you are the ONLY team in your state to play in the SEC
You clearly don't know what you are talking about. Florida would have the same battles in recruiting regardless. Alabama and GAg would be more affected in recruiting than Florida. Some kids don't like Florida (family tradition, whatever). If they want to go to the SEC, then they go to Bama or GAg. There are kids who want to stay in Florida and those we battle FSU regardless.
Who's recruiting got affected more when TAMU left the Big 12, Texas or Oklahoma?
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