Says that all the ADs voted for rule. I wonder how Scott voted? I'd think he'd be against given away money that we clearly made ourselves!
Cusa schools get 1.2 million each from TV, guess how much we get??
This would make sense if there were other piles of money being shared like tv. Or if it was a much bigger pile of money for a bigger bowl. But to split an already small pot so many ways makes no sense. This new way everyone in the conference gets a little piece of not much
Sounds like the federal gubment. Dang I really didn't want this to turn into a political thread. Please don't steer it that way.
That sucks. The other conferences that bowl revenue share... get some revenue from other members. We won't get squat from anyone else in the SBC. We alone kick butt on attendance. It's Cajun fan money. And we have to pass it to the other conference members that can't put 1/3 of the fans in the NO Bowl in any given year? That really sucks.
no comment...I am just about done....
The ADs AND Presidents all voted for this. So, Farmer and Savoie approved it. And, schools that knew they were leaving the conference voted for it, i.e. MT, FIU and UNT. Next thing is they will approve the proposed $10M buy-out to get out of the conference. That will allow UL to remain secure in staying in the Sunbelt and can then say we can't afford to get out now. In the meantime, the Sunbelt adds 4 1AA schools and remains the mickey mouse conference it is. And, don't be surprised if 2 of those schools come from the Southland Conference. The lack of vision is alarming. And, Farmer keeps blaming it on our budget and small market, while a school 2/3 our size in the tiny town of Ruston, stays another step ahead of us despite its greater shortcomings. Last time I checked, Tech is located in Louisiana as well and has similar state budget issues as UL, yet understands the importance of athletics and what it can do to change perceptions and create separation with higher expectations. UL seems to just want to stay in its comfort zone. UL has a wonderful opportunity to wine and dine CUSA officials and show off our university before a national audience. But, the Master Plan is still not ready and we struggle with budget issues yet agree to share bowl revenue with conference bowl teams who don't contribute 20% of what we do and others who contribute 0%. With all of the realignment shuffling that is about to take place, if UL is not included in at least CUSA, and our leaders allow us to remain a part of the Sunbelt, there is no need to bring out a Master Plan. Who will want to support a conference that expands with teams like Lamar and Sam Houston State? Don't count me as one of them.
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