NorthPark
| Favorite team: | Oklahoma  |
| Location: | Houston |
| Biography: | Boomer |
| Interests: | sports |
| Occupation: | retired |
| Number of Posts: | 302 |
| Registered on: | 7/29/2021 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: Boy has football changed since 1939
Posted by NorthPark on 4/23/22 at 12:58 am
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How much can it change now? Change the field to a trampoline like starship troopers?
Since 2020, NIL and the transfer Portal have already changed football.
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re: Why Sooners are doomed in SEC.
Posted by NorthPark on 4/20/22 at 9:28 am
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Where? I'm pretty sure you are reading troll posts where the point isn't to point out a teams success for winning them, but rather to point out the lack of success for a certain team who doesn't have them.
The SEC created the concept of divisions leading to a conference title game. They didn't decide to change the college football landscape out of lack of interest. They found a way to make more money, obtain more publicity, and at one time, an exclusive conference playoff game.
It matters not if you like it. The recent Bama Georgia game was a success on many levels.
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We could entertain a debate on whether the division conference title games are as important in a 12-team playoff, but it seems premature. The SEC conference is not crying about the publicity the SEC receives in the post regular season. In fact, they expanded to increase their advantage,
re: Why Sooners are doomed in SEC.
Posted by NorthPark on 4/18/22 at 5:26 pm
And yet there are many posts about who won a division title—especially in Football. The SEC championship game is one of the best games in the nation every year.
re: Why Sooners are doomed in SEC.
Posted by NorthPark on 4/18/22 at 4:43 pm
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No, you claimed Mizzou had been thriving since coming into the SEC
I stated that
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I had a hunch Missouri would flat in the SEC, but they have thrived. They already have as many SEC division titles as they do in the Big 12.
The first thing I learned on this board is the only thing that matters is Nattie's, Conference titles, and Division titles. They won 2 SEC division titles within three years, which is the same amount they had in Big 12's history. Since I thought they would fall flat, I'd say they proved me wrong in a big way. I suspect that surprised most of the posters on this board. I bet if I dig, I can find some old threads.
re: Why Sooners are doomed in SEC.
Posted by NorthPark on 4/18/22 at 3:43 pm
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But hey, I guess if that is what you call thriving, then I guess yes, Oklahoma may "thrive".
I have repeatedly stated OU will be fine on this board. I will expand, OU is going to win some more Natties, Stop projecting what you think I meant to say.
re: Why Sooners are doomed in SEC.
Posted by NorthPark on 4/18/22 at 3:25 pm
By all means, Bama is the top dog in CF, but OU is clearly not a bottom dweller, but to suggest otherwise because of a hunch?
I had a hunch Missouri would flat in the SEC but they have actually thrived. They already have as many SEC division titles as they do in the Big 12.
I had a hunch Missouri would flat in the SEC but they have actually thrived. They already have as many SEC division titles as they do in the Big 12.
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So you think you'll be ok because they will expand the playoffs and that'll give Oklahoma a chance to beat the SEC teams they lost to during the season.
Because what we've seen from Oklahoma so far is they really come alive in the playoffs right?
re: Why Sooners are doomed in SEC.
Posted by NorthPark on 4/18/22 at 3:09 pm
In the direction college football is headed, OU or any SEC team will not have to be a top 4 to make a 12-team playoff. The SEC has dominated college football this century, and the expansion of adding Texas and OU only enhances the strength of the conference.
There isn't any reasonable College football fan who assumes OU will win conference titles as often in the SEC. But there are College football fans that are questioning the future. I am taking for granted the NIL money will largely remain unchecked, but the Supreme Court stated as much with a 9-0 vote.
The Transfer portal seems reasonable in a free country. The direction to repair the system will take original thought. I suspect the easiest way to improve the system is a tool that enables any football prospect to turn professional akin to baseball and Basketball.
That brings College football back to a sustainable model and an expanded playoff. A three-loss SEC team should look like a top 12 team in the future. When OU arrives in the SEC, they are in the same conference as the rest of the SEC teams. We get it. There is depth in the SEC, but all that will matter in the future is making the playoffs. Akin to the Big Dance. Playoffs bring money into a conference, so the SEC voted for conference expansion, not once but three times. Money fuels everything.
If nothing else, the SEC has made several intelligent business decisions that have caused some anxiety in the non-SEC schools.
There isn't any reasonable College football fan who assumes OU will win conference titles as often in the SEC. But there are College football fans that are questioning the future. I am taking for granted the NIL money will largely remain unchecked, but the Supreme Court stated as much with a 9-0 vote.
The Transfer portal seems reasonable in a free country. The direction to repair the system will take original thought. I suspect the easiest way to improve the system is a tool that enables any football prospect to turn professional akin to baseball and Basketball.
That brings College football back to a sustainable model and an expanded playoff. A three-loss SEC team should look like a top 12 team in the future. When OU arrives in the SEC, they are in the same conference as the rest of the SEC teams. We get it. There is depth in the SEC, but all that will matter in the future is making the playoffs. Akin to the Big Dance. Playoffs bring money into a conference, so the SEC voted for conference expansion, not once but three times. Money fuels everything.
If nothing else, the SEC has made several intelligent business decisions that have caused some anxiety in the non-SEC schools.
re: Jimbo accusing other schools of cheating using the transfer portal
Posted by NorthPark on 4/9/22 at 12:11 am
In other news, The Grambling Volleyball coach cut the entire team and plans on using the portal to import an entirely new roster.
That is one way of reducing the athletic budget and lowering expectations.
That is one way of reducing the athletic budget and lowering expectations.
re: Imagine all the tail when you wear one
Posted by NorthPark on 4/5/22 at 9:36 pm
re: Do you care if your coach does this if you win a natty
Posted by NorthPark on 4/5/22 at 7:04 pm
Sorry my cat walked across my keyboard and managed to ruin my first post. As a Nam vet, I certainly stand but then again, American Vets fight for people to have the right to choose how they live their life. Often it has little to do with the rights of the homeland. Having said that, if I see an idiot mishandling or mistreating the flag, I will confront him or her.
I will close with a page from Military spouse LINK
No one would rationally argue that the right to protest should be taken away, instead, weigh the damage, and specifically weigh the collateral damage to protest in this way. Could it be that we should respect the message, but the method is completely and outrightly offensive to most Americans? Especially to those in uniform, or those who have ever worn a uniform, in service to our great country. So, for me, the answer to this question is simple, and one that every person is free to answer.
But for me, “No, it is never okay.
I will close with a page from Military spouse LINK
No one would rationally argue that the right to protest should be taken away, instead, weigh the damage, and specifically weigh the collateral damage to protest in this way. Could it be that we should respect the message, but the method is completely and outrightly offensive to most Americans? Especially to those in uniform, or those who have ever worn a uniform, in service to our great country. So, for me, the answer to this question is simple, and one that every person is free to answer.
But for me, “No, it is never okay.
re: Notre Dame about to tell Bama to GTFO!
Posted by NorthPark on 3/18/22 at 5:25 pm
From what I recall, every team I have played on wanted to win every game. But it isn't about your post as much as even ESPN is spreading the same line. Which is another reason to question it.
re: Odell Beckham will never be allowed at LSU again
Posted by NorthPark on 3/12/22 at 4:41 pm
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Games are removed from records because of ineligible players playing in said game. Please layout how this proves ineligible players played in 2019?
I cannot think of any previous example to question this post. It is a good point until somebody can show something from history to show otherwise.
re: Aggies never lie, cheat, or steal
Posted by NorthPark on 3/4/22 at 2:26 pm
What does the Aggie Proverb mean?
Should or can be translated as an awareness that their tradition in football is on par with many of the group of five teams.
I admit It is difficult to explain.
Should or can be translated as an awareness that their tradition in football is on par with many of the group of five teams.
I admit It is difficult to explain.
re: tu/OU not coming until 2024 at the earliest
Posted by NorthPark on 3/2/22 at 8:06 pm
quote:The Native tribes in Oklahoma are in great shape other than suddenly having to expand their Police Departments, crime labs, and etc. I spent a summer on the Navajo reservation 3 or 4 decades ago. Interesting as hell but depressing. But if you like ancient ruins that area has them all over the place.
Chickasaw Nation is loaded.
re: tu/OU not coming until 2024 at the earliest
Posted by NorthPark on 3/2/22 at 7:34 pm
Texas on the other hand has the state funds to offset the difference but I wonder how many times I will lose power in the next 12 months. LINK
re: tu/OU not coming until 2024 at the earliest
Posted by NorthPark on 3/2/22 at 7:01 pm
quote:oh that too but it is based on the fact OU is debating if it is worth more than 80 million for one less year in the Big 12?
Is it? I thought it was about tu blaming OU for being poor.
I wasn't sure of your position but decided, either way, I had something to add to it. I was taught spending 80 million dollars suggests you should have a business plan to offset the liquid cash debit. At least that is how I ran my business.
re: tu/OU not coming until 2024 at the earliest
Posted by NorthPark on 3/2/22 at 6:43 pm
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You want some of the poorest people in the country to bail out your athletic program?
Id be more than happy to trade 15 million for 80 million dollars. That is what this thread is really about, So any takers?
re: tu/OU not coming until 2024 at the earliest
Posted by NorthPark on 3/2/22 at 5:15 pm
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Espin might help pay to get rid of LN faster. The original deal was 20-year $300 million contract for Longhorn Network but reports are it loses much money per year. So cutting it short gets ESpin out of the balance. Knowing they’ll make more once both teams join its a no brainer to help pay moving costs.
Texas public Universities own some oil leases which were donated by a booster years ago. The Horns have the money regardless of ESPN.
However, OU has the money the question they face, is when they want to spend it. Spending 80 million to make 15 or so more million for one year is not a black and white business decision.
The source hates OU but it is a great smack for the other teams. His opinion is based on a budget that has not been approved. He speculated the rest.
re: tu/OU not coming until 2024 at the earliest
Posted by NorthPark on 3/2/22 at 4:48 pm
I know it must be disturbing to have to admit a bunch of rejects won the BIG 12 conference in football 14 times versus once for a and m. Having said that, why let personal opinions affect a business decision approved by your own school.
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A&M will allow it (no choice) but good luck getting us to pay a dime for those rejects to come over from the B12
re: tu/OU not coming until 2024 at the earliest
Posted by NorthPark on 3/2/22 at 3:57 pm
It doesn't mean they cannot afford to move, it means a budget plan has not been approved. Every School, Corporate world, and our own country have budget plans. OU is on the Forbes list of most valuable College football teams. They have been on lists like this for most of my life.
Back in my time, schools loved to quote George Cross for their smack talk.
Back in my time, schools loved to quote George Cross for their smack talk.
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“I want a university the football team can be proud of.” George Cross
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