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Hey Cockfather,

  • can you tell us what you are hearing in TX with regards to FSU and the Orange Bateman/Turdheads, and the Big12?

    This post was edited by 1Gamecock4572 on 5/27/2012 at 6:33 PM

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  • #1Gamecock said...

    can you tell us what you are hearing in TX with regards to FSU and the Orange Bateman/Turdheads, and the Big12?

    I think its wishful thinking by Clemson at this point. FSU and Miami would be the preferred additions....if there are any defections from the ACC at all. At this point I think its much ado about nothing for Clemson.

    FSU, Miami and GT are all much more attractive to the Big 12 than Clemson due to market size. If FSU makes the jump, it is not a given that Clemson would be the next invite from the Big 12. I think Miami and GT would have to turn them down.

    One thing is for sure, it will be another interesting summer with a lot of chatter on the web.

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  • Cockfather said...

    One thing is for sure, it will be another interesting summer with a lot of chatter on the web.

    towel

    Conference realignment rumors are the best kinds in my opinion. Especially when our spot is secured.

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  • joetheogre said...

    towel

    Conference realignment rumors are the best kinds in my opinion. Especially when our spot is secured.

    I would absolutely hate it if we the ones being rumored to go to other conferences.

    COCK1649

  • FSU & clemson are both crazy to think a move to the BIG12 will solve their "low end of the totem pole money" in the long run. Sure it will increase their payouts initially but what happens to fan interest in the long term? Sure it will be exciting every 12 years when Texas or Oklahoma come to town, but how much excitement will Iowa St, Baylor, Kansas, Kansas St, Texas Tech or even OK State generate. Does any member on this board who lives in GA, SC or FL wake up on a football Sat morning and look to see what BIG12 teams are on TV?!?

    If FSU could become a national football power when they were an independent, there is no reason they can't get back to that level while in the acc. What ever happened to their attitude of "we'll play anybody, anywhere, anytime." If FSU, clemson, Miami & unc would bite the bullett and schedule some real football games with some real out of conference teams, they could improve the value of the acc and their respective football programs. They all might have to schedule a 2 for 1 (2 away & 1 home) to get the ball rolling, but that beats having 10 or your other 13 conference members over 1,000 miles away, with no history of rivalry with any of them.

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