FSU Barron sums it up

http://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1373523


"When asked if there was anything to keep an eye on between now and August 15, when FSU would be required to notify the ACC it was leaving, Barron said "No".


"We are not seeking anything, we are not expecting anything, there are no conversations that are going on," Barron said. "But as my board chair (Allan Bense) said, all boards that are responsible would take any opportunity presented and study it. OK, that's not an invitation, that's just a statement of fact."


"Basically this is the way to think about it: We have a happy existence. Like anybody else, we would like to have more money. We have a lot of opportunities for more money. And I said (during the workshop on Thursday), there are a lot of reasons why conference issues are in the news. More money is one of them. Another one, quite frankly, is sort of a feeding frenzy over this particular topic. It gets a lot of people's attentions and they have a lot of opinions. But of course any decision that you make is based on a whole host of things, including comparing apples to apples, not apples to oranges on what the resources are like."

"My personal feeling is that a huge factor has to be conference champions (included in the BCS)," Barron said.

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Doesn't sound like any "done deal" at all.

(06-08-2012 05:01 PM)sufan Wrote:  FSU Barron sums it up

http://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1373523


"When asked if there was anything to keep an eye on between now and August 15, when FSU would be required to notify the ACC it was leaving, Barron said "No".


"We are not seeking anything, we are not expecting anything, there are no conversations that are going on," Barron said. "But as my board chair (Allan Bense) said, all boards that are responsible would take any opportunity presented and study it. OK, that's not an invitation, that's just a statement of fact."


"Basically this is the way to think about it: We have a happy existence. Like anybody else, we would like to have more money. We have a lot of opportunities for more money. And I said (during the workshop on Thursday), there are a lot of reasons why conference issues are in the news. More money is one of them. Another one, quite frankly, is sort of a feeding frenzy over this particular topic. It gets a lot of people's attentions and they have a lot of opinions. But of course any decision that you make is based on a whole host of things, including comparing apples to apples, not apples to oranges on what the resources are like."

"My personal feeling is that a huge factor has to be conference champions (included in the BCS)," Barron said.

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Doesn't sound like any "done deal" at all.

And Haggard now rides off into the sunset.

Haggard is still on the board.

(06-08-2012 05:03 PM)bullet Wrote:  

(06-08-2012 05:01 PM)sufan Wrote:  FSU Barron sums it up

http://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1373523


"When asked if there was anything to keep an eye on between now and August 15, when FSU would be required to notify the ACC it was leaving, Barron said "No".


"We are not seeking anything, we are not expecting anything, there are no conversations that are going on," Barron said. "But as my board chair (Allan Bense) said, all boards that are responsible would take any opportunity presented and study it. OK, that's not an invitation, that's just a statement of fact."


"Basically this is the way to think about it: We have a happy existence. Like anybody else, we would like to have more money. We have a lot of opportunities for more money. And I said (during the workshop on Thursday), there are a lot of reasons why conference issues are in the news. More money is one of them. Another one, quite frankly, is sort of a feeding frenzy over this particular topic. It gets a lot of people's attentions and they have a lot of opinions. But of course any decision that you make is based on a whole host of things, including comparing apples to apples, not apples to oranges on what the resources are like."

"My personal feeling is that a huge factor has to be conference champions (included in the BCS)," Barron said.

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Doesn't sound like any "done deal" at all.

And Haggard now rides off into the sunset.

Haggard is still on the board.

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Thanks: will correct.

Read between the lines, man. This is clearly the first step in FSU's defection. Denials like those which Barron seems to be continually offering is all about tortious interference.

Its sounds like there is maybe a 50% chance of the B12 doing something in the next year...

That something could be Florida State/Clemson it could be Louisville/Notre Dame.

The money is OK for Florida State in the ACC and ND is HAPPY dominating its band of little catholic schools in the BE for Olympic sports....nothing may happen out of all the rumors.

(06-09-2012 04:04 PM)Dr. Isaly von Yinzer Wrote:  Read between the lines, man. This is clearly the first step in FSU's defection. Denials like those which Barron seems to be continually offering is all about tortious interference.

So in your opinion University Presidents are always forthright during conference expansion discussions?



I am not saying that FSU is about to jump.....and I have no idea if they ever will.....but let me know when know when you hear a unified message out of Florida State that completely silences these rumors. You don't hear anyone talking about Miami and the B12 anymore do you?

(06-09-2012 04:04 PM)Dr. Isaly von Yinzer Wrote:  Read between the lines, man. This is clearly the first step in FSU's defection. Denials like those which Barron seems to be continually offering is all about tortious interference.

I'm not sure whether you're being sarcastic, or giving an honest evaluation. It's hard to tell these days at times...

However, if you were giving an honest assessment, I tend to agree. But I'll believe it when I see the press conference announcing the move. I'm not going to hold my breath...

(06-09-2012 04:44 PM)EerMeNow Wrote:  

(06-09-2012 04:04 PM)Dr. Isaly von Yinzer Wrote:  Read between the lines, man. This is clearly the first step in FSU's defection. Denials like those which Barron seems to be continually offering is all about tortious interference.

So in your opinion University Presidents are always forthright during conference expansion discussions?



I am not saying that FSU is about to jump.....and I have no idea if they ever will.....but let me know when know when you hear a unified message out of Florida State that completely silences these rumors. You don't hear anyone talking about Miami and the B12 anymore do you?

Hmmm about three/four weeks ago weren't you leading the charge it was a done deal? What changed?

(06-09-2012 05:10 PM)TexanMark Wrote:  

(06-09-2012 04:44 PM)EerMeNow Wrote:  

(06-09-2012 04:04 PM)Dr. Isaly von Yinzer Wrote:  Read between the lines, man. This is clearly the first step in FSU's defection. Denials like those which Barron seems to be continually offering is all about tortious interference.

So in your opinion University Presidents are always forthright during conference expansion discussions?



I am not saying that FSU is about to jump.....and I have no idea if they ever will.....but let me know when know when you hear a unified message out of Florida State that completely silences these rumors. You don't hear anyone talking about Miami and the B12 anymore do you?

Hmmm about three/four weeks ago weren't you leading the charge it was a done deal? What changed?

wrong guy dude....i am leaning toward the "they are gone" group however.

(06-09-2012 05:15 PM)EerMeNow Wrote:  

(06-09-2012 05:10 PM)TexanMark Wrote:  

(06-09-2012 04:44 PM)EerMeNow Wrote:  

(06-09-2012 04:04 PM)Dr. Isaly von Yinzer Wrote:  Read between the lines, man. This is clearly the first step in FSU's defection. Denials like those which Barron seems to be continually offering is all about tortious interference.

So in your opinion University Presidents are always forthright during conference expansion discussions?



I am not saying that FSU is about to jump.....and I have no idea if they ever will.....but let me know when know when you hear a unified message out of Florida State that completely silences these rumors. You don't hear anyone talking about Miami and the B12 anymore do you?

Hmmm about three/four weeks ago weren't you leading the charge it was a done deal? What changed?

wrong guy dude....i am leaning toward the "they are gone" group however.

you guys all look alike.

(06-09-2012 05:19 PM)TexanMark Wrote:   you guys all look alike.

Disagree. I am much better looking.

(06-09-2012 04:04 PM)Dr. Isaly von Yinzer Wrote:  Read between the lines, man. This is clearly the first step in FSU's defection. Denials like those which Barron seems to be continually offering is all about tortious interference.

Yes and no. This isn't a step anywhere. It's not the first step in FSU's defection. It's also not a confirmation that FSU is staying.

It's fog and wind and shadows. It's the fine art of executive speaking-without-giving-information.

Reminds me of A&M and Mizzou last year. No, no, no...bye.

(06-09-2012 05:24 PM)EerMeNow Wrote:  

(06-09-2012 05:19 PM)TexanMark Wrote:   you guys all look alike.

Disagree. I am much better looking.

6 out of 7 Dentists disagree...

They have Dentists in WV?

Sounds like they're saying if asked we'd say yes. How about the foresight of WVU to jump to the B12?! Id say smart move.

(06-09-2012 06:05 PM)CardFan1 Wrote:  They have Dentists in WV?

Yes there are dentists in WV. I still have all my teeth in spite of 'em too...

(06-09-2012 06:20 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  Sounds like they're saying if asked we'd say yes. How about the foresight of WVU to jump to the B12?! Id say smart move.

I disagree...it sounds like to me...we'll listen if you talk (stroke our ego)...but we better see a real benefit to leaving...doubt they would leave over a few million...as the cost to leave is so high...they better see a net gain after 4-5 years (tops).