(03-24-2013 09:04 PM)mathenis89 Wrote:  

(03-24-2013 09:01 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  Anybody remember when some of us from Florida said that the SBC picking up FGCU would be a great add, and just about every single one of you belittled our opinions because we "no longer have a say."


Yeaaaaaaahhhhhhh...............

IT would still be a terrible add and anyone who would seriously consider that add based on one Cinderella hot streak in their first NCAA tournament is silly

WOuld be better than LIberty, haha...

(03-25-2013 09:08 AM)WKUFan518 Wrote:  

(03-24-2013 09:04 PM)mathenis89 Wrote:  

(03-24-2013 09:01 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  Anybody remember when some of us from Florida said that the SBC picking up FGCU would be a great add, and just about every single one of you belittled our opinions because we "no longer have a say."


Yeaaaaaaahhhhhhh...............

IT would still be a terrible add and anyone who would seriously consider that add based on one Cinderella hot streak in their first NCAA tournament is silly

WOuld be better than LIberty, haha...

... Indeed. But I usually don't even give Liberty "University" a single thought unless they are brought up specifically.

(03-24-2013 11:37 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  Everybody? No. Can you name the 7 other 15 seeds to beat 2 seeds? Unless they beat UF, their name will go away in a decade like the other cinderella stories from the past few years. Many people in the state don't even know FGCU exists.
While I'm not disagreeing that they are a huge name right now, and a fun topic across the country, I do disagree that everybody, and even people in the sports world, will forever remember Florida Gulf Coast University.

Can you name that last 15th seed to reach the sweet 16? No, because there hasn't been one. They will be remembered because every time there is a chance that it will happen again in the future, they will be mentioned as the first. I do not feel that they are a viable option for the SBC, but you bad-mouthing the school when they, in only six seasons of basketball have done something FAU can only dream about, you come off sounding petty and childish.
And as far as their campus, I have seen it and I have seen yours too. Some people may like being in a campus environment where there are real trees and a little bit of nature as opposed to the concrete jungle of Boca Raton. Some people, yourself included I assume, prefer a more urban, bustling environment. That is fine, but discounting FGCU and its campus, which I think is very nice, as well as the potential of its athletic programs is a mistake.

P.S. Other then the beach, with its overdevelopment of condos and hotels, what in Boca Raton is not man-made?

(03-25-2013 09:08 AM)WKUFan518 Wrote:  

(03-24-2013 09:04 PM)mathenis89 Wrote:  

(03-24-2013 09:01 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  Anybody remember when some of us from Florida said that the SBC picking up FGCU would be a great add, and just about every single one of you belittled our opinions because we "no longer have a say."


Yeaaaaaaahhhhhhh...............

IT would still be a terrible add and anyone who would seriously consider that add based on one Cinderella hot streak in their first NCAA tournament is silly

WOuld be better than LIberty, haha...

Who isn't better?

(03-25-2013 11:03 AM)Jacque Wrote:  

(03-24-2013 11:37 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  Everybody? No. Can you name the 7 other 15 seeds to beat 2 seeds? Unless they beat UF, their name will go away in a decade like the other cinderella stories from the past few years. Many people in the state don't even know FGCU exists.
While I'm not disagreeing that they are a huge name right now, and a fun topic across the country, I do disagree that everybody, and even people in the sports world, will forever remember Florida Gulf Coast University.

Can you name that last 15th seed to reach the sweet 16? No, because there hasn't been one. They will be remembered because every time there is a chance that it will happen again in the future, they will be mentioned as the first. I do not feel that they are a viable option for the SBC, but you bad-mouthing the school when they, in only six seasons of basketball have done something FAU can only dream about, you come off sounding petty and childish.
And as far as their campus, I have seen it and I have seen yours too. Some people may like being in a campus environment where there are real trees and a little bit of nature as opposed to the concrete jungle of Boca Raton. Some people, yourself included I assume, prefer a more urban, bustling environment. That is fine, but discounting FGCU and its campus, which I think is very nice, as well as the potential of its athletic programs is a mistake.

P.S. Other then the beach, with its overdevelopment of condos and hotels, what in Boca Raton is not man-made?

So you've seen our campus, but you say that we don't have "real trees and a little bit of nature," because we are in the concrete jungle of Boca Raton? Have you really seen our campus? A statement like that tells me that you haven't and you made an assumption based on the city that we are in. If I knew how to post pictures onto the forum I would be more than happy to post a picture of all the trees outside of my window. And don't worry, you can see the ocean (with you know, a real beach unlike their MAN MADE LAKE [funny how that worked out]) in the background.
How am I "discounting FGCU as well as the potential of its athletic programs," because I don't think they'll be a household name a decade from now? I live in Florida, I grew up 2 hours away from FGCU, and I can tell you that still not many people including Floridians know much if anything about FGCU. The same goes for FAU, FIU, and the other mid-majors and directionals from Florida.
Also, if an incoming freshmen picks a school for a one mile radius of nothing but cypress trees around the campus instead of bars and clubs, then there is something weird about that student.
Finally, I grew up in a small town North of Tampa called Wesley Chapel. I'm a proud alumni of Wiregrass Ranch High School. I cannot wait to move back home after my time at FAU to start my life. The area is gorgeous, full of nature and nice people. It's a place that reminds me a lot of the area around FGCU. Great to start a family, not as fun for college night life. So your assumption that you made of me couldn't be any more wrong. Thanks for making the assumption that because I go to FAU, I hate nature. Yeah, not like the beach is nature or anything.

(03-25-2013 01:26 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  

(03-25-2013 11:03 AM)Jacque Wrote:  

(03-24-2013 11:37 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  Everybody? No. Can you name the 7 other 15 seeds to beat 2 seeds? Unless they beat UF, their name will go away in a decade like the other cinderella stories from the past few years. Many people in the state don't even know FGCU exists.
While I'm not disagreeing that they are a huge name right now, and a fun topic across the country, I do disagree that everybody, and even people in the sports world, will forever remember Florida Gulf Coast University.

Can you name that last 15th seed to reach the sweet 16? No, because there hasn't been one. They will be remembered because every time there is a chance that it will happen again in the future, they will be mentioned as the first. I do not feel that they are a viable option for the SBC, but you bad-mouthing the school when they, in only six seasons of basketball have done something FAU can only dream about, you come off sounding petty and childish.
And as far as their campus, I have seen it and I have seen yours too. Some people may like being in a campus environment where there are real trees and a little bit of nature as opposed to the concrete jungle of Boca Raton. Some people, yourself included I assume, prefer a more urban, bustling environment. That is fine, but discounting FGCU and its campus, which I think is very nice, as well as the potential of its athletic programs is a mistake.

P.S. Other then the beach, with its overdevelopment of condos and hotels, what in Boca Raton is not man-made?

So you've seen our campus, but you say that we don't have "real trees and a little bit of nature," because we are in the concrete jungle of Boca Raton? Have you really seen our campus? A statement like that tells me that you haven't and you made an assumption based on the city that we are in. If I knew how to post pictures onto the forum I would be more than happy to post a picture of all the trees outside of my window. And don't worry, you can see the ocean (with you know, a real beach unlike their MAN MADE LAKE [funny how that worked out]) in the background.
How am I "discounting FGCU as well as the potential of its athletic programs," because I don't think they'll be a household name a decade from now? I live in Florida, I grew up 2 hours away from FGCU, and I can tell you that still not many people including Floridians know much if anything about FGCU. The same goes for FAU, FIU, and the other mid-majors and directionals from Florida.
Also, if an incoming freshmen picks a school for a one mile radius of nothing but cypress trees around the campus instead of bars and clubs, then there is something weird about that student.
Finally, I grew up in a small town North of Tampa called Wesley Chapel. I'm a proud alumni of Wiregrass Ranch High School. I cannot wait to move back home after my time at FAU to start my life. The area is gorgeous, full of nature and nice people. It's a place that reminds me a lot of the area around FGCU. Great to start a family, not as fun for college night life. So your assumption that you made of me couldn't be any more wrong. Thanks for making the assumption that because I go to FAU, I hate nature. Yeah, not like the beach is nature or anything.

Ignore Jacque.

He's an idiot.

Speaking of idiots. I feel so dumb for thinking that our Bolts were going to make it deep into the playoffs this year. How did something begin so well end so badly!?

(03-25-2013 01:44 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  Speaking of idiots. I feel so dumb for thinking that our Bolts were going to make it deep into the playoffs this year. How did something begin so well end so badly!?

You had to bring up the Bolts, didn't you?

I had made it 3 days without crying! Damn you to hell!

"HEY TAMPA! I'M A 6-1 RECORD! COME BLOW ME!"

Not sure how I feel about firing Guy, but something needs to happen.

(03-25-2013 01:26 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  

(03-25-2013 11:03 AM)Jacque Wrote:  

(03-24-2013 11:37 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  Everybody? No. Can you name the 7 other 15 seeds to beat 2 seeds? Unless they beat UF, their name will go away in a decade like the other cinderella stories from the past few years. Many people in the state don't even know FGCU exists.
While I'm not disagreeing that they are a huge name right now, and a fun topic across the country, I do disagree that everybody, and even people in the sports world, will forever remember Florida Gulf Coast University.

Can you name that last 15th seed to reach the sweet 16? No, because there hasn't been one. They will be remembered because every time there is a chance that it will happen again in the future, they will be mentioned as the first. I do not feel that they are a viable option for the SBC, but you bad-mouthing the school when they, in only six seasons of basketball have done something FAU can only dream about, you come off sounding petty and childish.
And as far as their campus, I have seen it and I have seen yours too. Some people may like being in a campus environment where there are real trees and a little bit of nature as opposed to the concrete jungle of Boca Raton. Some people, yourself included I assume, prefer a more urban, bustling environment. That is fine, but discounting FGCU and its campus, which I think is very nice, as well as the potential of its athletic programs is a mistake.

P.S. Other then the beach, with its overdevelopment of condos and hotels, what in Boca Raton is not man-made?

So you've seen our campus, but you say that we don't have "real trees and a little bit of nature," because we are in the concrete jungle of Boca Raton? Have you really seen our campus? A statement like that tells me that you haven't and you made an assumption based on the city that we are in. If I knew how to post pictures onto the forum I would be more than happy to post a picture of all the trees outside of my window. And don't worry, you can see the ocean (with you know, a real beach unlike their MAN MADE LAKE [funny how that worked out]) in the background.
How am I "discounting FGCU as well as the potential of its athletic programs," because I don't think they'll be a household name a decade from now? I live in Florida, I grew up 2 hours away from FGCU, and I can tell you that still not many people including Floridians know much if anything about FGCU. The same goes for FAU, FIU, and the other mid-majors and directionals from Florida.
Also, if an incoming freshmen picks a school for a one mile radius of nothing but cypress trees around the campus instead of bars and clubs, then there is something weird about that student.
Finally, I grew up in a small town North of Tampa called Wesley Chapel. I'm a proud alumni of Wiregrass Ranch High School. I cannot wait to move back home after my time at FAU to start my life. The area is gorgeous, full of nature and nice people. It's a place that reminds me a lot of the area around FGCU. Great to start a family, not as fun for college night life. So your assumption that you made of me couldn't be any more wrong. Thanks for making the assumption that because I go to FAU, I hate nature. Yeah, not like the beach is nature or anything.

I like your campus saw it twice this past year. Did a quick drive through on the way to our FIU football game. Then did the full tour for the WKU/FAU basketball game.

I diffidently want to visit it again in 2 years.

Would adding North Florida and Florida Gulf Coast help in travel?

East:

FGCU
North Florida
GA St
GA Southern
App St
Troy
USA

West

ULL
ULM
ASU
UALR
TX St
UTA
NMSU?


9 for football / 14 overall?

(03-25-2013 01:28 PM)mathenis89 Wrote:  

(03-25-2013 01:26 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  

(03-25-2013 11:03 AM)Jacque Wrote:  

(03-24-2013 11:37 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  Everybody? No. Can you name the 7 other 15 seeds to beat 2 seeds? Unless they beat UF, their name will go away in a decade like the other cinderella stories from the past few years. Many people in the state don't even know FGCU exists.
While I'm not disagreeing that they are a huge name right now, and a fun topic across the country, I do disagree that everybody, and even people in the sports world, will forever remember Florida Gulf Coast University.

Can you name that last 15th seed to reach the sweet 16? No, because there hasn't been one. They will be remembered because every time there is a chance that it will happen again in the future, they will be mentioned as the first. I do not feel that they are a viable option for the SBC, but you bad-mouthing the school when they, in only six seasons of basketball have done something FAU can only dream about, you come off sounding petty and childish.
And as far as their campus, I have seen it and I have seen yours too. Some people may like being in a campus environment where there are real trees and a little bit of nature as opposed to the concrete jungle of Boca Raton. Some people, yourself included I assume, prefer a more urban, bustling environment. That is fine, but discounting FGCU and its campus, which I think is very nice, as well as the potential of its athletic programs is a mistake.

P.S. Other then the beach, with its overdevelopment of condos and hotels, what in Boca Raton is not man-made?

So you've seen our campus, but you say that we don't have "real trees and a little bit of nature," because we are in the concrete jungle of Boca Raton? Have you really seen our campus? A statement like that tells me that you haven't and you made an assumption based on the city that we are in. If I knew how to post pictures onto the forum I would be more than happy to post a picture of all the trees outside of my window. And don't worry, you can see the ocean (with you know, a real beach unlike their MAN MADE LAKE [funny how that worked out]) in the background.
How am I "discounting FGCU as well as the potential of its athletic programs," because I don't think they'll be a household name a decade from now? I live in Florida, I grew up 2 hours away from FGCU, and I can tell you that still not many people including Floridians know much if anything about FGCU. The same goes for FAU, FIU, and the other mid-majors and directionals from Florida.
Also, if an incoming freshmen picks a school for a one mile radius of nothing but cypress trees around the campus instead of bars and clubs, then there is something weird about that student.
Finally, I grew up in a small town North of Tampa called Wesley Chapel. I'm a proud alumni of Wiregrass Ranch High School. I cannot wait to move back home after my time at FAU to start my life. The area is gorgeous, full of nature and nice people. It's a place that reminds me a lot of the area around FGCU. Great to start a family, not as fun for college night life. So your assumption that you made of me couldn't be any more wrong. Thanks for making the assumption that because I go to FAU, I hate nature. Yeah, not like the beach is nature or anything.

Ignore Jacque.

He's an idiot.

Two separate points.
1. I lived So Florida for 50 years and in fact planned on attending FAU for my MBA, but the drive was too long as I was attending at night (approx. 2 hours from my home). Did take my FCAT there so I have been there although it has been a while. So I do know what Boca Raton is like. I am more of a west coast Florida guy than east coast Florida. It has just gotten so built up. I know that there are trees on FAU's campus, however more of the landscaping planned vegetation as opposed to the natural look of FGCU's campus. I ended up going to FGCU for my MBA, so I know its campus very well.
Of course I went back for that degree when I was married and had kids so the nightlife (or lack thereof) was not really a detriment to me.
I have also been to Wesley Chapel area and you are right that it is beautiful up there. I got my undergrad at FSC in Lakeland so I know that area fairly well
2. As to the second point, Mathenis 89, you are the epitome of what is the bane of message boards, an ill-informed, yet arrogant poster who takes breaks from studying how to read a teleprompter in giving a weather report (which will probably be wrong 60% of the time) to act like you know something of the real world while you are sheltered in the cocoon of college life. And to call me an idiot when you know nothing about me other than that I do not agree with the majority of your juvenile rantings is ludicrous. If you are as obnoxious in person (which I doubt as it is so easy to be a tough guy and a smart aleck on the internet) as you are on the internet, I am surprised that someone hasn't loosened a few teeth for you. I agree with very little that you write, but I usually bite my tongue (so to speak) as you are entitled to ypur opinion, but you ought to show a little more respect to people.

(03-25-2013 05:00 PM)Jacque Wrote:  

(03-25-2013 01:28 PM)mathenis89 Wrote:  

(03-25-2013 01:26 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  

(03-25-2013 11:03 AM)Jacque Wrote:  

(03-24-2013 11:37 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  Everybody? No. Can you name the 7 other 15 seeds to beat 2 seeds? Unless they beat UF, their name will go away in a decade like the other cinderella stories from the past few years. Many people in the state don't even know FGCU exists.
While I'm not disagreeing that they are a huge name right now, and a fun topic across the country, I do disagree that everybody, and even people in the sports world, will forever remember Florida Gulf Coast University.

Can you name that last 15th seed to reach the sweet 16? No, because there hasn't been one. They will be remembered because every time there is a chance that it will happen again in the future, they will be mentioned as the first. I do not feel that they are a viable option for the SBC, but you bad-mouthing the school when they, in only six seasons of basketball have done something FAU can only dream about, you come off sounding petty and childish.
And as far as their campus, I have seen it and I have seen yours too. Some people may like being in a campus environment where there are real trees and a little bit of nature as opposed to the concrete jungle of Boca Raton. Some people, yourself included I assume, prefer a more urban, bustling environment. That is fine, but discounting FGCU and its campus, which I think is very nice, as well as the potential of its athletic programs is a mistake.

P.S. Other then the beach, with its overdevelopment of condos and hotels, what in Boca Raton is not man-made?

So you've seen our campus, but you say that we don't have "real trees and a little bit of nature," because we are in the concrete jungle of Boca Raton? Have you really seen our campus? A statement like that tells me that you haven't and you made an assumption based on the city that we are in. If I knew how to post pictures onto the forum I would be more than happy to post a picture of all the trees outside of my window. And don't worry, you can see the ocean (with you know, a real beach unlike their MAN MADE LAKE [funny how that worked out]) in the background.
How am I "discounting FGCU as well as the potential of its athletic programs," because I don't think they'll be a household name a decade from now? I live in Florida, I grew up 2 hours away from FGCU, and I can tell you that still not many people including Floridians know much if anything about FGCU. The same goes for FAU, FIU, and the other mid-majors and directionals from Florida.
Also, if an incoming freshmen picks a school for a one mile radius of nothing but cypress trees around the campus instead of bars and clubs, then there is something weird about that student.
Finally, I grew up in a small town North of Tampa called Wesley Chapel. I'm a proud alumni of Wiregrass Ranch High School. I cannot wait to move back home after my time at FAU to start my life. The area is gorgeous, full of nature and nice people. It's a place that reminds me a lot of the area around FGCU. Great to start a family, not as fun for college night life. So your assumption that you made of me couldn't be any more wrong. Thanks for making the assumption that because I go to FAU, I hate nature. Yeah, not like the beach is nature or anything.

Ignore Jacque.

He's an idiot.

Two separate points.
1. I lived So Florida for 50 years and in fact planned on attending FAU for my MBA, but the drive was too long as I was attending at night (approx. 2 hours from my home). Did take my FCAT there so I have been there although it has been a while. So I do know what Boca Raton is like. I am more of a west coast Florida guy than east coast Florida. It has just gotten so built up. I know that there are trees on FAU's campus, however more of the landscaping planned vegetation as opposed to the natural look of FGCU's campus. I ended up going to FGCU for my MBA, so I know its campus very well.
Of course I went back for that degree when I was married and had kids so the nightlife (or lack thereof) was not really a detriment to me.
I have also been to Wesley Chapel area and you are right that it is beautiful up there. I got my undergrad at FSC in Lakeland so I know that area fairly well
2. As to the second point, Mathenis 89, you are the epitome of what is the bane of message boards, an ill-informed, yet arrogant poster who takes breaks from studying how to read a teleprompter in giving a weather report (which will probably be wrong 60% of the time) to act like you know something of the real world while you are sheltered in the cocoon of college life. And to call me an idiot when you know nothing about me other than that I do not agree with the majority of your juvenile rantings is ludicrous. If you are as obnoxious in person (which I doubt as it is so easy to be a tough guy and a smart aleck on the internet) as you are on the internet, I am surprised that someone hasn't loosened a few teeth for you. I agree with very little that you write, but I usually bite my tongue (so to speak) as you are entitled to ypur opinion, but you ought to show a little more respect to people.

Would seem I struck a nerve. I could care less about your Florida history, as I have much of my own. Lived on both the East Coast and the West Coast. But the things you say are stupid. FGCU would be a bad add for the SBC as a lucky first tournament run is a silly thing to base such an opinion on.

I've also seen FAU and visited their campus once. It's a beautiful campus and I enjoyed my time there.

And lastly, if you think that what you described is what the Meteorology program encompasses, you're stupider than I originally thought. I can link my Programs Course list if you'd like. I'm sure I can find the time between my Multivariable/Vector Calculus Class and Calculus-Based Physics Class.

FGCU online adminissions up 431 percent. vrooom. Don't hate....

blowin by most of us...

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/20...urney.html

(03-24-2013 11:37 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  Everybody? No. Can you name the 7 other 15 seeds to beat 2 seeds? Unless they beat UF, their name will go away in a decade like the other cinderella stories from the past few years. Many people in the state don't even know FGCU exists.
While I'm not disagreeing that they are a huge name right now, and a fun topic across the country, I do disagree that everybody, and even people in the sports world, will forever remember Florida Gulf Coast University.

It looks like it would cost FGCU $90 million for a stadium (15,000 seat stadium, football support service facilities, and two outdoor practice fields) and $6 million annually to have a football team.

http://www.fgcu.edu/president/files/FGCU...011511.pdf

(03-27-2013 07:58 AM)johndavidblue Wrote:  FGCU online adminissions up 431 percent. vrooom. Don't hate....

blowin by most of us...

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/20...urney.html

(03-24-2013 11:37 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  Everybody? No. Can you name the 7 other 15 seeds to beat 2 seeds? Unless they beat UF, their name will go away in a decade like the other cinderella stories from the past few years. Many people in the state don't even know FGCU exists.
While I'm not disagreeing that they are a huge name right now, and a fun topic across the country, I do disagree that everybody, and even people in the sports world, will forever remember Florida Gulf Coast University.

And our applications went up 250% with the new football stadium. Hooray!.....
At least we were able to actually accept those students because at the same time as the new stadium going up, we built new dorms and new classrooms. Where's FGCU going to put these students? Where are they going to teach them? Feed them? Let them sleep?
The amount of applicants will go down in a few years just like ours, Butler's, George Mason's, etc...
It's not hating, just pointing out the facts. Everybody that is talking about FGCU has never been there before. I've been plenty of times. I know how far it is from the main part of campus to the arena and the apartments by the lake. In fact, my girlfriend and myself are going there this weekend to visit a friend that lives in those apartments.
Now this is my opinion, but when students take a tour of that campus, and find out it's in the middle of no where and miles and miles away from any real beach, they will understand why FGCU is in the 4th tier of colleges in Florida for undergrads.
Btw, I hope FGCU slaughters UF.

(03-26-2013 09:50 AM)mathenis89 Wrote:  

(03-25-2013 05:00 PM)Jacque Wrote:  

(03-25-2013 01:28 PM)mathenis89 Wrote:  

(03-25-2013 01:26 PM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  

(03-25-2013 11:03 AM)Jacque Wrote:  Can you name that last 15th seed to reach the sweet 16? No, because there hasn't been one. They will be remembered because every time there is a chance that it will happen again in the future, they will be mentioned as the first. I do not feel that they are a viable option for the SBC, but you bad-mouthing the school when they, in only six seasons of basketball have done something FAU can only dream about, you come off sounding petty and childish.
And as far as their campus, I have seen it and I have seen yours too. Some people may like being in a campus environment where there are real trees and a little bit of nature as opposed to the concrete jungle of Boca Raton. Some people, yourself included I assume, prefer a more urban, bustling environment. That is fine, but discounting FGCU and its campus, which I think is very nice, as well as the potential of its athletic programs is a mistake.

P.S. Other then the beach, with its overdevelopment of condos and hotels, what in Boca Raton is not man-made?

So you've seen our campus, but you say that we don't have "real trees and a little bit of nature," because we are in the concrete jungle of Boca Raton? Have you really seen our campus? A statement like that tells me that you haven't and you made an assumption based on the city that we are in. If I knew how to post pictures onto the forum I would be more than happy to post a picture of all the trees outside of my window. And don't worry, you can see the ocean (with you know, a real beach unlike their MAN MADE LAKE [funny how that worked out]) in the background.
How am I "discounting FGCU as well as the potential of its athletic programs," because I don't think they'll be a household name a decade from now? I live in Florida, I grew up 2 hours away from FGCU, and I can tell you that still not many people including Floridians know much if anything about FGCU. The same goes for FAU, FIU, and the other mid-majors and directionals from Florida.
Also, if an incoming freshmen picks a school for a one mile radius of nothing but cypress trees around the campus instead of bars and clubs, then there is something weird about that student.
Finally, I grew up in a small town North of Tampa called Wesley Chapel. I'm a proud alumni of Wiregrass Ranch High School. I cannot wait to move back home after my time at FAU to start my life. The area is gorgeous, full of nature and nice people. It's a place that reminds me a lot of the area around FGCU. Great to start a family, not as fun for college night life. So your assumption that you made of me couldn't be any more wrong. Thanks for making the assumption that because I go to FAU, I hate nature. Yeah, not like the beach is nature or anything.

Ignore Jacque.

He's an idiot.

Two separate points.
1. I lived So Florida for 50 years and in fact planned on attending FAU for my MBA, but the drive was too long as I was attending at night (approx. 2 hours from my home). Did take my FCAT there so I have been there although it has been a while. So I do know what Boca Raton is like. I am more of a west coast Florida guy than east coast Florida. It has just gotten so built up. I know that there are trees on FAU's campus, however more of the landscaping planned vegetation as opposed to the natural look of FGCU's campus. I ended up going to FGCU for my MBA, so I know its campus very well.
Of course I went back for that degree when I was married and had kids so the nightlife (or lack thereof) was not really a detriment to me.
I have also been to Wesley Chapel area and you are right that it is beautiful up there. I got my undergrad at FSC in Lakeland so I know that area fairly well
2. As to the second point, Mathenis 89, you are the epitome of what is the bane of message boards, an ill-informed, yet arrogant poster who takes breaks from studying how to read a teleprompter in giving a weather report (which will probably be wrong 60% of the time) to act like you know something of the real world while you are sheltered in the cocoon of college life. And to call me an idiot when you know nothing about me other than that I do not agree with the majority of your juvenile rantings is ludicrous. If you are as obnoxious in person (which I doubt as it is so easy to be a tough guy and a smart aleck on the internet) as you are on the internet, I am surprised that someone hasn't loosened a few teeth for you. I agree with very little that you write, but I usually bite my tongue (so to speak) as you are entitled to ypur opinion, but you ought to show a little more respect to people.

Would seem I struck a nerve. I could care less about your Florida history, as I have much of my own. Lived on both the East Coast and the West Coast. But the things you say are stupid. FGCU would be a bad add for the SBC as a lucky first tournament run is a silly thing to base such an opinion on.

I've also seen FAU and visited their campus once. It's a beautiful campus and I enjoyed my time there.

And lastly, if you think that what you described is what the Meteorology program encompasses, you're stupider than I originally thought. I can link my Programs Course list if you'd like. I'm sure I can find the time between my Multivariable/Vector Calculus Class and Calculus-Based Physics Class.

More stupid....

If adding FGC meant getting rid of Idaho, then I would be all for it.

No offense to Idaho, but Moscow is closer to Anchorage than it is to Mobile.

FGCU would be a good add, or at least much better than Idaho. They're an up and coming university with tons of potential. Right now they're getting overblown, but once the area around the campus changes, the campus expands, and football is added (which will be soon, in my opinion), FGCU will be what FAU and FIU are now in just a decade. Which is funny F_U is where U_F were a decade ago.
The SBC took a chance on us and it made us better. I would love to see the same chance extended to FGCU.