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re: A&M fans (regarding Texas)
Posted on 2/14/12 at 11:50 am to Govt Tide
Posted on 2/14/12 at 11:50 am to Govt Tide
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I understand there is a research aspect to it but what other factors are considered. The University of Alabama's medical school (UAB), for example, draws research dollars on a level that dwarfs many current AAU member institution's overall research totals yet I doubt the AAU would bother giving them the time of day. The criteria for membership just seems arbitrary and discriminatory especially against public institutions in the Deep South.
That's another reason that adding A&M and Missouri helps. We, in addition to Florida and Vanderbilt, can lobby for the schools that are on the cusp (Georgia, Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee) for membership. I'm pretty sure that only the gay cows would object.
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Posted on 2/14/12 at 12:29 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
I can't believe that SEC or fans of any other conference give a shite about academic standards. I mean take a look at the academics of those who get the schollies. Schools like Stanford & ND are the exception and maybe a few others, but the rest of us need to forget about it. It has nothing to do with why you are a fan. It has nothing to do with your team's performance. And it damn sure has nothing to do with fans & alums who donate to their school's athletic foundations. The only thing that matters is winning - all the academic talk is nothing but mental masturbation for those who want to put down another.
Jadeveon Clowney is a perfect example. How did this guy get into SC with his grades? Even his high school coach was surprised. Why did Spurrier go the the SC admin to get them to lower entrance standards for athletes? Because he wanted to compete.
In general, college football and academic excellence at your favorite school only have the campus in common. Hell, I wonder how many posters on this board even attended the university that they are supporting. I guarantee you that the bama teabag guy isn't overly concerned with bama's academic credentials.
Jadeveon Clowney is a perfect example. How did this guy get into SC with his grades? Even his high school coach was surprised. Why did Spurrier go the the SC admin to get them to lower entrance standards for athletes? Because he wanted to compete.
In general, college football and academic excellence at your favorite school only have the campus in common. Hell, I wonder how many posters on this board even attended the university that they are supporting. I guarantee you that the bama teabag guy isn't overly concerned with bama's academic credentials.
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