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re: LSU loses their TOPS scholly $ for baseball
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:02 pm to BayouBengals03
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:02 pm to BayouBengals03
At least LSU got that numbr one football recruiting class in the history of history. 
LSU sucks and Louisiana is a hell-hole.
Number 1 in political corruption by a double-again margin.
Now they're playing political games with childrens' futures.
Geaux LSU!!!
LSU sucks and Louisiana is a hell-hole.
Number 1 in political corruption by a double-again margin.
Now they're playing political games with childrens' futures.
Geaux LSU!!!
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Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:08 pm to BoarEd
Louisiana Governor says that everything Louisiana is in danger, including LSU football if taxes increases aren't passed.
Spring classes will be cut, which will endanger the eligibility of all student athletes.
In the rest of the country, we call this extortion. But it's whatevs. I for one would laugh if LSU football fell into the shitter.
Spring classes will be cut, which will endanger the eligibility of all student athletes.
In the rest of the country, we call this extortion. But it's whatevs. I for one would laugh if LSU football fell into the shitter.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:09 pm to BoarEd
I just got a text from WWL, TOPS payment will resume next week.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:12 pm to reggierayreb
It won't matter, they won't have any NCAA athlete in any sport b/c none of them will be in class and the ones who are in class right now will get Incomplete.
The school is heading towards financial exigency.
The school is heading towards financial exigency.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:14 pm to BayouBengals03
I thought you had to have an A/B average to qualify? That may be easy for you and I but many kids have to work hard for that.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:18 pm to Old Sarge
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I thought you had to have an A/B average to qualify? That may be easy for you and I but many kids have to work hard for that.
For the lowest level of TOPS, you need a 2.5 GPA and I think a 20 ACT score.
2.5 GPA in Louisiana high schools.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:18 pm to CockInYourEar
Louisiana's state budget increased by 45% in the past 10 years. During that time the country's Gross Domestic Product only increased by 25%.
Louisianans need to be asking themselves why their State Government is spending more than it can possibly pay. Maybe they need to address other expenditures within their out of control Government and leave education alone?
Nah, makes too much sense. This is Louisiana we are talking about here. They're going to extort the public for more taxes.
Why would the Governor specifically mention LSU football? Because he realizes that to most Louisianans, LSU Football is like a singular point of pride in their entire lives.
Either way you cut it, I would be quite upset with my Government if I lived in Louisiana, but that goes without saying.
Louisianans need to be asking themselves why their State Government is spending more than it can possibly pay. Maybe they need to address other expenditures within their out of control Government and leave education alone?
Nah, makes too much sense. This is Louisiana we are talking about here. They're going to extort the public for more taxes.
Why would the Governor specifically mention LSU football? Because he realizes that to most Louisianans, LSU Football is like a singular point of pride in their entire lives.
Either way you cut it, I would be quite upset with my Government if I lived in Louisiana, but that goes without saying.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:21 pm to BoarEd
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Maybe they need to address other expenditures within their out of control Government and leave education alone?
Education is one of the only things the Louisiana constitution allows us to cut.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:25 pm to reggierayreb
Update: LOSFA to resume TOPS scholarships payments
You all can go back to being scared of LSU baseball now.
You all can go back to being scared of LSU baseball now.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:27 pm to BayouBengals03
450,000,000 tax dollars tied up in 156 stautory dedications. This is basically theft in a free market system.
There's a substantial cut right there.
Want another?
Louisiana has 19,000 consultants on its payroll. Ever seen how much money professional consultants make -- in any field? 19,000 is a whole hell of a lot of high dollar salaries.
22% of State Government "manager" types manage exactly ONE employee.
There's a substantial cut right there.
Want another?
Louisiana has 19,000 consultants on its payroll. Ever seen how much money professional consultants make -- in any field? 19,000 is a whole hell of a lot of high dollar salaries.
22% of State Government "manager" types manage exactly ONE employee.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:28 pm to BayouBengals03
Louisiana medicaid spends 900,000,000 dollars EACH YEAR in fraudulent claims.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:30 pm to BayouBengals03
I guess without giving more specific examples what I'm trying to say is that your state treasurer sent a list of FOUR HUNDRED ways that the State Government can reduce its deficit without touching education.
But it's whatevs.
Political corruption is like your thing down there.
But it's whatevs.
Political corruption is like your thing down there.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:56 pm to BoarEd
You sound very angry. Why so angry big guy?
Posted on 2/12/16 at 12:59 pm to kingbob
What's the value of TOPS for a full year of school?
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:12 pm to Diamondawg
There are different levels depending on what you qualify for thru your GPA but it typically covers a majority of if not full tuition cost
This post was edited on 2/12/16 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:14 pm to CockInYourEar
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The school is heading towards financial exigency.
People actually believe statements like this. The governor recognizes LSU is the state's most cherished asset. To make a political statement, he threatens to not fund that asset. Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:15 pm to BoarEd
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I guess without giving more specific examples what I'm trying to say is that your state treasurer sent a list of FOUR HUNDRED ways that the State Government can reduce its deficit without touching education.
No one really knows what those are though. I'm sure some would work and it's certainly worth looking into.
Unfortunately the only real places you are allowed to cut is healthcare and higher ed.
Hopefully the politicians don't follow party lines and work together. I'm sure it will take a combination of cuts plus new revenues to try and get the deficit righted.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:22 pm to Diamondawg
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What's the value of TOPS for a full year of school?
Using 2015 numbers, in-state tuition for 30 hours is $7,566 per year. Basic TOPS covers tuition.
Fees not covered by TOPS brings the resident total to $9,722 per year. TOPS covers 78% of tuition + required fees.
The total estimated cost to attend for residents is $22,030. TOPS covers 34% of the cost to attend.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:37 pm to lsu711
The governor did not specifically mention LSU Football. But the state of LA subsidizes fball at the other state schools and that subsidy might be lost. LSU self-funds all its sports so LSU Football would not be affected.
All of this is to get the public ready for a special session of the Legislature which begins on Sunday in Baton Rouge. We Louisianans are gonna end up with a combo of spending cuts and tax increases and the crisis will pass for now. Governor Edwards (his comments last night) was simply getting the average Louisiana citizen ready for that stopgap solution.
All of this is to get the public ready for a special session of the Legislature which begins on Sunday in Baton Rouge. We Louisianans are gonna end up with a combo of spending cuts and tax increases and the crisis will pass for now. Governor Edwards (his comments last night) was simply getting the average Louisiana citizen ready for that stopgap solution.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:54 pm to Old Sarge
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I don't find anything humorous about the entire situation. Lots of kids and parents are probably extremely nervous right now over this. I refuse to participate in the lolsu fest that is occurring
You Sarge, are a credit to Aggie Nation. Thanfully, this is old hat in La politics and at the end of the day our students will come first, which means your guys will battle our guys once again, come fall.
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