FSU Secretly Flirting With Big 12?
There's another high-profile school looking to jump conferences. An internal memo from Florida State President Eric Barron leaked, it outlines some pros and cons of moving from the ACC to the Big 12. Barron has spoken out in favor of remaining in the ACC. He hints in the memo that the television contract is $2.9 million more in the Big 12 next season. The deal's not officially signed yet. The revenue split in the Big 12 is a lot more lob-sided to some schools, where the ACC is more balanced. Florida State doesn't win ACC championships. They're not even in the top half of the conference. Florida State isn't an elite team anymore and leaving the conference means no more games against in-state rival Miami. The school would also have to pay $20-25 million to leave the ACC. The Big 12 wouldn't suit the Seminoles. Florida State generates a lot of revenue for itself and for the ACC, but in the Read More..
Fun To Speculate On 2013 NFL Draft
It's only a few weeks after the 2012 NFL Draft. That doesn't mean it's too early to worry about which college standout will be chosen first overall in the 2013 NFL draft. There are a lot of top prospects. Southern Cal quarterback a potential first overall pick. Landry Jones, Oklahoma's signal caller, could parlay an impressive season into the top pick. Quarterback isn't the only posotion full of top prospects. South Carolina's Marcus Lattimore could be the top running back chosen, if he leaves after his upcoming junior season. Notre Dame's Manti T'eo could be the first defensive player taken in 2013. It's all speculation and the college fooball season needs to be played out before the draft. There's always going to be a prospect few people know about now, but will have a great season and enter the conversation for a top five pick. It's happened the past two seasons, with Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III. It's fun to Read More..
Miami's Ross Covets Tannehill
There's a lot of reports flying about Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft. Unnamed scouts are coming out with flaws on Robert Griffin III, other guys warn about overvaluing certain players. There's one rumor that will likely happen, Miami Dolphins principal owner Stephen Ross wants his team to draft quarterback Ryan Tannehill with the eight overall pick. The former Texas A&M starter has shot up draft boards and all the intrigue surrounds where he will be chosen on Thursday. Offensive coordinator Mike Sherman recruited and coached Tannehill at A&M. He would have heavy influence in making the decision, along with new head coach Joe Philbin. A team could possibly leap frog Miami at eight, as teams are looking for a franchise quarterback. Tannehill sells tickets and the Dolphins need a draw at the gate. Tannehill might be that guy, but the Dolphins have a lot of holes to fill. Adding Tannehill would help to fill a hole on their Read More..
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