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Copy of Maryland's counter-claim against the ACC, has lots of realignment info
Posted on 1/14/14 at 3:37 pm
Posted on 1/14/14 at 3:37 pm
Maryland's Counter-Claim
I'd say Count 4 has the most interesting stuff regarding realignment.
However, don't like paragraph 109.
But if you're interested in ACC's position, they seem to have an interest in leaving the conference overall. Interesting, but not sure if it could kick off more realignment.
I'd say Count 4 has the most interesting stuff regarding realignment.
However, don't like paragraph 109.
But if you're interested in ACC's position, they seem to have an interest in leaving the conference overall. Interesting, but not sure if it could kick off more realignment.
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Posted on 1/14/14 at 3:43 pm to NonregAg09
After reading that, the ACC should be paying UF to replace FSU and drop FSU to the SEC.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 3:46 pm to NonregAg09
Thanks for the quotes
Posted on 1/14/14 at 3:48 pm to NonregAg09
quote:
However, don't like paragraph 109.
Dayum...
"Upon information and belief and as reflected in the ACC's competitive market analysis study, the average U.S. News ranking of conference member institutions of the ACC and the Big Ten is much superior to that of the SEC. Upon information and belief, graduation rates at the SEC member institutions fall well behind the graduation rates for Big Ten and ACC schools. Further, SEC members are more defined by the strength of their emphasis on football programs and include no natural rivalries with Maryland..."
Posted on 1/14/14 at 3:49 pm to BrerTiger
quote:They're so jelly.
"Upon information and belief and as reflected in the ACC's competitive market analysis study, the average U.S. News ranking of conference member institutions of the ACC and the Big Ten is much superior to that of the SEC. Upon information and belief, graduation rates at the SEC member institutions fall well behind the graduation rates for Big Ten and ACC schools. Further, SEC members are more defined by the strength of their emphasis on football programs and include no natural rivalries with Maryland..."
Posted on 1/14/14 at 3:53 pm to Rig
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They're so jelly.
Seems counter-intuitive to me that graduation rates are so much lower has anything to do with the quality of the school. If SEC schools were so easy, then you'd think far more kids would graduate not fewer. Off the top of my head, I would guess the graduation rates have far more to do with laxer admission standards as Southern states are more willing to let a kid go to school and weed them out their freshman and sophomore years.
That said, we never wanted Maryland anyway. West Virginia was a possibility, Florida State said no in the past and the teams we've added so far are fine additions.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 3:53 pm to Rig
If I ever got into a recruiting battle with Maryland as a coach the first thing I would do is show paragraph 109. "Look kid, even though don't think they can compete in football."
Posted on 1/14/14 at 3:54 pm to NonregAg09
I am so lost, anybody have the dummies version of what is going on
Posted on 1/14/14 at 3:56 pm to Rig
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They're so jelly.
Who would have thought a collegiate athletic conference was about athletics. mind boggling
This post was edited on 1/14/14 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 1/14/14 at 3:59 pm to BrerTiger
RE: graduation rates.
I think there should be light she'd on lower performing numbers. If we can all agree that this whole mechanation runs on football, should good teams/good players be penalized for having Juniors declare and earn millions in the NFL?
Now if they rob a quickie mart, then count it as a black eye and move on.
I just can't fault a guy for getting the maximum amount of dollars he is worth. All players have a limited shelf life.
I think there should be light she'd on lower performing numbers. If we can all agree that this whole mechanation runs on football, should good teams/good players be penalized for having Juniors declare and earn millions in the NFL?
Now if they rob a quickie mart, then count it as a black eye and move on.
I just can't fault a guy for getting the maximum amount of dollars he is worth. All players have a limited shelf life.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 4:00 pm to DarthRebel
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I am so lost, anybody have the dummies version of what is going on
Maryland we don't think we should penalized.
We're too smart for the SEC.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 4:05 pm to NonregAg09
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However, don't like paragraph 109.
I laugh at paragraph 109. It's basically Maryland's way of attempting to spin the fact that they would be a doormat in nearly every sport if they attempted to join the SEC.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 4:06 pm to BrerTiger
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Upon information and belief and as reflected in the ACC's competitive market analysis study, the average U.S. News ranking of conference member institutions of the ACC and the Big Ten is much superior to that of the SEC. Upon information and belief, graduation rates at the SEC member institutions fall well behind the graduation rates for Big Ten and ACC schools.
Somebody spoke the obvious... gonna be a lot of butt hurt up in this thread.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 4:06 pm to NonregAg09
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Interesting, but not sure if it could kick off more realignment.
No, it might just change how much they pay. At this point I could see it going either way.
On one hand the ACC could want them to pay to prove that the exit fee has teeth in the post-GOR period. The issue there is- will $50 million even be enough to stop a program in 10 years?
On the other hand, the ACC looks like it is upgrading with UL and they probably want to just move on into the future now that this case will no longer determine the stability of the league.
I think the ACC settles, but in a way that the fee still matters going forward. A "well you got away with it THIS time."
This post was edited on 1/14/14 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 1/14/14 at 4:06 pm to Rig
My God. Straight out of the SEC haters' handbook.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 4:07 pm to NonregAg09
Timeline is wrong on Georgia Tech joining the ACC. They left the SEC before South Carolina left the ACC.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 4:08 pm to BuckeyeFan87
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Somebody spoke the obvious... gonna be a lot of butt hurt up in this thread.
What's hilarous?
The ACC's newest member is ranked BELOW the worst SEC member on USNWR. Spin THAT, ACC!
Posted on 1/14/14 at 4:11 pm to cardboardboxer
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No, it might just change how much they pay.
Yup.
That's all this is. Negotiating the price of freedom.
Of course, the SEC allows any team to leave at any time with no exit fee.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 4:12 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
Upon further review, Maryland is a PERFECT fit for the Big Ten.
Shitty football - check
Overrated basketball - check
nearly nonexistent baseball - check
too much emphasis in rich kid sports (lacrosse, etc) - check
Arrogant and smug - check
Thinks they're better than they actually are - check
Shitty football - check
Overrated basketball - check
nearly nonexistent baseball - check
too much emphasis in rich kid sports (lacrosse, etc) - check
Arrogant and smug - check
Thinks they're better than they actually are - check
Posted on 1/14/14 at 4:12 pm to BuckeyeFan87
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Somebody spoke the obvious... gonna be a lot of butt hurt up in this thread.
Vandy, Florida, and Georgia show up before Maryland on the US News ranking.
Guess they don't belong either.
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