Love the idea of that happening.

Yeah, I’ve seen him when he gets going. He’s a dude.

To be honest, Elko’s style of play (and Smart, others) is more my jam, typically. Which is what complicates his presence in college Station. So anything resembling a competent commitment to moving ball on ground gets me going.

Ha! It was such an unexpected and welcomed sight for a team that consistently has had issues putting the ball into the end zone inside the 5 yard line.

I love him. His rage is so palpable. He wants to be anywhere other than that room talking about that game at that time — which is relatable. I hate losing.

Actual lol

Tale as old as time!

Had that thought when the AP dropped. There shouldn’t be a world where Tulane or UNT is left out with a win over a ranked team at the end of the season. JMU doesn’t have anything to compare to that. But the fact that they’ve kept JMU one place head is def concerning.

*intensely pointing finger* Don’t you ever apologize for who you are.

You’re right and I’m def dealing in the philosophical and theoretical, here. It’s the economics major coming out in me. Which is usually buried deep below the surface.

And often utilize “different” money! But then my question is, how do we get that money flowing back into the less immediately gratifying side of the equation. Or should we? Just because someone will spend $1MM on a college pitcher doesn’t mean otherwise invest in a specific college/dept on campus.

At this point, no doubt SEC would be better served with Vandy or Texas in that spot. Which, again, is a shame for the student athletes.

… I think the question becomes what is a good and correct balance (which is subjective) and what are we willing to forgo in the support of one or the other.

Agree. I do think there is room for a discussion about priorities and the overall value as it pertains to relative investment in either. Ostensibly investment in academics should yield a better individual which contributes to a better educated society. Athletics is fun and important, too, so…

I think you’re right. The precedent is there with FSU.

But I also wonder if the SEC commissioner doesn’t hold some sway here in a way ACC couldn’t…

This is 100% going to happen, isn’t it. “Sorry you don’t have a coaching staff. Through no fault of your own.”

That’s what I’m going with. It’s a spicier storyline.

what’s the game here