Cynical

Um, no. The present state of NIL and the transfer portal is a s**tfest. It's unsustainable. Everybody is still trying to feel their way through. Once the dust settles, the divide between the haves and have nots will increase. Years ago (early/mid 2000s?, before the portal and NIL) a story came out how some 4 and 5 star recruits were choosing to go play at the "2nd tier schools" because they could start from the time they stepped on campus instead of sitting on the bench behind some other player for a couple years. Turns out, being the starter for 1-2 years at the bigger school got more exposure than being the starter at a lower tier school for 4 years -> a better chance of making it to the NFL, and a better draft position. This is I can agree. However, it's the people with the money that are going to dictate the path. The SEC and the Big 10 have the most money, and the biggest clout. They will dictate how this moves forward. We are just along for the ride. The SEC/Big 10 do not need those other conferences. Period. They have already raided the Big 12, and the PAC. They are waiting on the ACC to implode (IMO). Once that happens, it will be a feeding frenzy for the choice programs. After that ...?

The SEC and the Big 10 have already been in talks over numerous items including pulling out of the NCAA all together. It will happen in some form. It's just a matter of when- (within 2, maybe 3 years IMO). There have been rumblings over the years about the larger schools are tired of being constrained by the mid majors. I believe the Big 10 and SEC are waiting on the ACC to implode (and it will implode). Then they will swoop in, grab the choice programs, and give the NCAA and the mid majors a big fat finger. If they completely pull out, the ripple effect across all collegiate sports will be huge, not just football. If they can make it happen, they may just pull out the football programs and set up a separate association just for that sport. So, anybody that likes the present 12 team playoff, enjoy it while it lasts. This is far from over. Money has infected college football, and if there is one true constant, money will win.

Yeah, and? Conference expansion is mostly about money. How many eyes will the school bring to the conference. Again, WNY - small market, UB - not a national brand. Division 1 is subdivided by FBS and FCS schools. Handful of talent every year. Great way to make a case for a conference like the Big 10 to come calling. Well, that settles it. The SEC needs to jump on this before the Big 10 can.

To be fair, if Ohio State did show up, the stadium would be filled - with OSU fans.

Tim Conways Elephant story: Both the aired version and the outtake. NSFW- Language

What makes you think the Big10 would even want the Bulls? The Bulls have nothing to offer. Buffalo is a small TV market, WNY is not a hot bed for HS talent, and the UB Bulls are not exactly a nationally known brand. UB would better served if it tried to join a better mid-major conference like the Big 12 or the PAC-?.

Not really sure where to put this, but since it deals with college hoops: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/auburn-men-basketball-tigers-flight-diverted/ Auburn= 🤡

Milroe was great against LSU this past Saturday, but they didn't ask him to pass a lot. That limited his flaws/inconsistencies. It seems when they ask him to pass more, and if he can't get into any rhythm, the "bad Milroe" appears: poor footwork/mechanics, poor field vision/progression and indecisive/poor decision making. He is so maddeningly inconsistent. Last year, it was reported OC Rees had to simplify the offense because Milroe was struggling grasping Rees's offense. DeBoers offense is supposed to be somewhat complicated, and he's dealing with what talent he was left with. Back in September, DeBoer said he has less than 50% of his offense installed for this year, because he doesn't have the correct personnel to run it. So any talk of how he is on the hot seat this year is extremely premature.

Welcome to the SEC!

No it's not. No matter how much you want it be. He is halfway through his first season. Kirby Smart went 8-4 his first season at UGA, and he lost to Vandy, Tennessee, and GT. All of them at home. And it's not like he was handed a crap roster.

No. In 2007, Saban's first year at Bama, they went 6-6, that included losing the last 4 games of year with losses to Miss St, Auburn (a 6th straight loss), and Louisiana-Monroe. I am not saying DeBoer is going to be Bamas HC long term, or he is going to win multiple NC, but this one year is not going to decide his fate at UA. The one disturbing trend I do see under KD is the lack of team discipline. That needs to change.

So it begins ..... https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/41531125/big-ten-sec-talk-possible-scheduling-partnership

The latest. Hope makes a return! https://youtu.be/ci_1IOzdglQ?si=PWRm1cZ9zVxOL52G

Heck of a game, but the good guys eventually won. I almost feel bad for UGA's next opponent who will take the wrath of UGA's frustration. But then I remember, UGA's next opponent is Auburn. I don't feel so bad anymore. @#$% Auburn.