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SpartanSoul
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re: Lacy at 11:59pm
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/16/26 at 10:38 pm to DBG
Since the #11 is underlined could he be referring to Deuce Alexander? :dunno:
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re: More Sam Leavitt film study
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/16/26 at 8:22 pm to LQTiger
I'll be honest I don't really listen to most of the commentators on these. I watch with the volume down and just use them as clip aggregators since I don't have the time/patience to dig all of it up.
More Sam Leavitt film study
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/16/26 at 8:08 pm
Something to pass the time until the next boom.
re: The gene pool in Oxford is limited, redundant, and disgusting…
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/16/26 at 6:38 pm to Fat Bastard
Bowers has actually been a voice of reason to the others which are somewhere between unhinged and a total breakdown.
re: Is it fair to say LSU has gone “all in”?
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/16/26 at 6:24 pm to jfootball14
In all seriousness the people funding this will not miss the money and even all of the $$$$ being thrown around is not much money to them.
Would you freak out over losing $10? They are on another level.
People can troll all they want with LSU being poor or the Children's hospital jokes and crack on our goofy arse Gov. etc. But when it came down to it the LSU Administration and donors did what was necessary and I'm sure there are other fan bases jealous as hell their own haven't or won't.
Would you freak out over losing $10? They are on another level.
People can troll all they want with LSU being poor or the Children's hospital jokes and crack on our goofy arse Gov. etc. But when it came down to it the LSU Administration and donors did what was necessary and I'm sure there are other fan bases jealous as hell their own haven't or won't.
re: #2 LSU at #8 Georgia Gymnastics Meet Thread/LSU Falls to Georgia- Scores 196.850
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/16/26 at 6:15 pm to Spankum
Not sure how long this will be up since I have never heard of the streamer
re: Where do some of you figure LSU is at in portal spending?
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/16/26 at 5:51 pm to Ellis_Hugh
We don't really get the details to know the breakdown. I'm sure the percentages of each deal are different to work under the rev share cap. I'm sure the players don't care if it from rev share or NIL as long as the deposit hits their account.
The numbers we frequently hear are probably total so that it sounds better. Like when they were touting the 4 year total of Underwoods deal.
The numbers we frequently hear are probably total so that it sounds better. Like when they were touting the 4 year total of Underwoods deal.
re: Where do some of you figure LSU is at in portal spending?
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/16/26 at 5:39 pm to Ellis_Hugh
There is cap on revenue sharing since it is the cut from the school.
The NIL addon is where the wild west is happening. There is supposed to be oversight with NILGo and deals are supposed to be "market value" but that hasn't been tested yet. And remember the Supreme Court ruled you can't limit the players from earning NIL so any true enforcement will result in a court challenge.
The NIL addon is where the wild west is happening. There is supposed to be oversight with NILGo and deals are supposed to be "market value" but that hasn't been tested yet. And remember the Supreme Court ruled you can't limit the players from earning NIL so any true enforcement will result in a court challenge.
re: Where do some of you figure LSU is at in portal spending?
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/16/26 at 5:25 pm to Rtowntiger
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Who cares. Not my money. Loving every second of it.
This.
The people funding this won't miss the money and get to be a part of the program.
At the same time, they bring joy to tons LSU fans and misery to other schools like Old Piss.
Just a great thing all around.
re: LSU Paying Umanmielen Buyout | EDGE Will Likely Commit To LSU
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/16/26 at 3:52 pm to Havoc
Supposedly there is a buyout because he had just signed a new deal.
re: LSU Paying Umanmielen Buyout | EDGE Will Likely Commit To LSU
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/16/26 at 3:50 pm to iPad
Suck it bitches. LOLLLLLLLL
re: Lane Tiger Emoji with !!!!!!
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/16/26 at 2:33 pm to Tank77
re: It does not matter about individual sports "losing" money
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/15/26 at 10:55 pm to Nutriaitch
The AD is run "business like" not as a true for-profit business.
Instead of traditional owners and shareholders there are fans, alumni and a BOS to make happy. It has a mission to fund sports that can never realistically break even or turn a profit but are supported and loved. The investment will vary at each school and there is a diminishing return on even MBB since it is overweighted by the TV contract that actual performance has no effect on. Yes it can increase revenue but how much profit is left over depends greatly on how much you spend to make the team better. That is why donors helping cover the expenses they can like buyouts, coach's salaries, NIL and facilities etc. for any sport help the AD and other sports indirectly and help to rebuild MBB is so vital. All sports are limited in how much they can make, for instance MBB while profitable will never make as much as football.
Instead of traditional owners and shareholders there are fans, alumni and a BOS to make happy. It has a mission to fund sports that can never realistically break even or turn a profit but are supported and loved. The investment will vary at each school and there is a diminishing return on even MBB since it is overweighted by the TV contract that actual performance has no effect on. Yes it can increase revenue but how much profit is left over depends greatly on how much you spend to make the team better. That is why donors helping cover the expenses they can like buyouts, coach's salaries, NIL and facilities etc. for any sport help the AD and other sports indirectly and help to rebuild MBB is so vital. All sports are limited in how much they can make, for instance MBB while profitable will never make as much as football.
re: It does not matter about individual sports "losing" money
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/15/26 at 10:43 pm to ellessuuuu
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This is a straw man argument.
It is a direct response to the people who were posting in some of the many threads, some of which were anchored, that were wanting exactly that. I'm saying exactly what you said.
re: It does not matter about individual sports "losing" money
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/15/26 at 9:45 pm to BeachsideLBC
Th AD is run to fund the other sports that can't fund themselves.
Football is the financial engine and MBB helps.
The money is spent where the fans want it to be (at least in theory). As I've stated above other programs have been built up from nothing and MBB could do it too but if people are expecting all other sports that don't make a profit to be gutted just to save MBB then I think they will be disappointed.
If they announced a major budget cut to WBB there would be a major backlash and I can't see Verge doing it. There may be tweaks but anything like some on here want isn't practical.
Football is the financial engine and MBB helps.
The money is spent where the fans want it to be (at least in theory). As I've stated above other programs have been built up from nothing and MBB could do it too but if people are expecting all other sports that don't make a profit to be gutted just to save MBB then I think they will be disappointed.
If they announced a major budget cut to WBB there would be a major backlash and I can't see Verge doing it. There may be tweaks but anything like some on here want isn't practical.
re: It does not matter about individual sports "losing" money
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/15/26 at 9:37 pm to ellessuuuu
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it’s funded by other sports.
Of course it is. Every AD in the country runs with 2 moneymakers and LSU is lucky to have a third every once in a blue moon. That is just the facts of college sports. Due to the big money being from TV contracts there is no way around it.
Every AD makes their decisions based on what sports are popular at their school.
re: It does not matter about individual sports "losing" money
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/15/26 at 9:29 pm to LSUbasketballfan
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There’s nothing in Title IX that says the women’s basketball coaching staff has to make over $5MM/year.
Never said it did.
I think it is high myself, but CKM had the backing to make it happen and has produced results. To make any substantial cuts will not go over well to say the least.
The TitleIX I was referring to was in some of the threads you had people saying to whack some of the women's programs. It is a nonstarter and shows their mentality.
re: It does not matter about individual sports "losing" money
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/15/26 at 9:25 pm to ellessuuuu
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Your reasoning is very near sighted and flawed. If successful, basketball creates money for non-revenue generating sports.
Where is it near sighted and flawed? I have said the situation needs to be fixed and agree about producing money for the AD as a whole.
I just disagree with the ones that are truly shortsighted and want to cut winning programs to turn around MBB. It makes no sense to damage your Championship programs to bring back MBB to then hopefully use the extra revenue generated to then rebuild those programs. Especially when those programs are locally very popular.
There are legitimately people on here saying cut any program that doesn't turn a profit and to end some of the woman's program. That is ridiculous and I can't take it seriously.
re: It does not matter about individual sports "losing" money
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/15/26 at 8:59 pm to ellessuuuu
Oh, I've made one or two along the way.
Yes, it is possible to increase MBB revenue but not as much as most think. The bulk of the money comes from the TV contract so that doesn't change based on how good LSU is unless they become another SEC team in the tourny and then it is only a percentage and doesn't help at all if they just bump another SEC team from making it.
National interest is only part of the picture when there is such strong local support for other programs. Local engagement and yes even politics become involved when so many care about the programs.
And nowhere did I say to not invest in MBB. I just said it isn't wise or practical to cut National Championship programs to do so like some are suggesting.
I'll say it again for the ones in the back:
It is impossible to run an Athletic Department where every sport breaks even or turns a profit.
We need donors to step up like they have for all of the other successful program to fix MBB, taking an axe to the winners is not the answer.
I won't even acknowledge the ones that can't even understand the implications of TitleIX and some of their suggestions.
Yes, it is possible to increase MBB revenue but not as much as most think. The bulk of the money comes from the TV contract so that doesn't change based on how good LSU is unless they become another SEC team in the tourny and then it is only a percentage and doesn't help at all if they just bump another SEC team from making it.
National interest is only part of the picture when there is such strong local support for other programs. Local engagement and yes even politics become involved when so many care about the programs.
And nowhere did I say to not invest in MBB. I just said it isn't wise or practical to cut National Championship programs to do so like some are suggesting.
I'll say it again for the ones in the back:
It is impossible to run an Athletic Department where every sport breaks even or turns a profit.
We need donors to step up like they have for all of the other successful program to fix MBB, taking an axe to the winners is not the answer.
I won't even acknowledge the ones that can't even understand the implications of TitleIX and some of their suggestions.
re: Looks like a major nail in the coffin for Ole Miss and Trinidad Chambless
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/15/26 at 8:26 pm to jtran1988
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cant blame these players for trying to make money in ez mode playing against college players.
I can understand for those with no real shot in the NFL but Chambliss is passing up on a good year to go pro with a weaker class and passing up guaranteed money and being a year closer to the 2nd contract. There are definitely risks for him staying.
re: EDGE Princewill Umanmielen Update | Brother’s X Post Reposted By Kiffin
Posted by SpartanSoul on 1/15/26 at 7:58 pm to Soggymoss
I love how he calls it bribery like he is a mayor being offered money for a trash contract.
That's just "A damn strong offer".
That's just "A damn strong offer".
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