Jexas is going to have the leg up because they have more funding, in the state capital, and also have great colleges that people seek out. I have no desire to have a pissing match with the school to see which is better because both them and A&M have the things they are great at.
I'm curious. Do you keep saying that just to say it or do you have some basis for the repeat comments? If you do the research, OU is somewhere around #5 or #6 in the country in athletic revenue. We've spent about $500 Million on improvements to the stadiums, field house, etc. over the past few years and we are getting ready to spend a bunch more to upgrade to SEC standards (which is being paid for by donors). Our donor network is excellent both on the academic and athletic sides. The debt that OU has was incurred primarily under David Boren for capital improvements. Is this just you having some fun at our expense or do you really think OU is "so poor"?
I tell you what I am worried about and that's history.
Little of both. Why aren't you in the SEC already? I heard both you and Jexas wanted in sooner than the plan but the exit fees were tripping OU up. I know Jexas can afford it, so they must not be the issue.
All trouble points to the midget in Tuscaloosa. If he will STFU like every other SEC coach has done there wouldn't be these problems.
UTjr is a mess.. 6 mil to a QB that is compared to DJ Ugalaylay?? pssstttt
Because they are behind in NIL.. In fact, in recruiting that's the word.. prospects are interested but as they begin listening to other programs, they realize that these other schools have better systems in place for them to make money off their name
You forgot to blame UT
That is short-sighted because I promise you the University of Alabama system is infinitely bigger and gets more funding than Auburn but if you look at academic rankings, quality of enrollment, and overall reputation Auburn is killing it. The main reason for this is that Auburn Alumni always give to the school first in fact it is a bit of a challenge for the athletic department because the majority of big donors give to academics (as they should).Jexas is going to have the leg up because they have more funding, in the state capital, and also have great colleges that people seek out. I have no desire to have a pissing match with the school to see which is better because both them and A&M have the things they are great at.
So you have to settle the pissing match via sports.
The subtle word around the Oklahoma people is we don't actually want to move ASAP. Seems the $$ is a minor factor but we've come into more revenue than was expected even a year ago so that isn't really the hangup. (Keep in mind that Joe Castiglione, our AD, is kind of a tightwad and has a great record at controlling costs so OU doesn't waste a lot of money so every dollar spent is stretched as far as possible.) Everyone wants to be positioned before the jump is made so the odds of being immediately successful are improved. The football program is obviously in a transition. And other sports are working overtime to get their act together even better. This is helluva jump for Oklahoma. If we can pull off some immediate success in the SEC it will do wonders for the alumni and fan's morale.
Which one?
I'm sure he and Sanky are having that conversation as is Jimbo. They are both getting put on notice.
And I can tell you if not for sports I wouldn't know Auburn exists. Not being shitty, that's the truth. Probably a big deal closer to the campus but can't think of a reason I would know them outside of sports.
Wish your baseball team could beat the freaking hogs today or tomorrow! That's where y'all need to spend.
You must be listening to the Longhorn people when you say that because it's simply not accurate. OU's gone above and beyond to set things up for the NIL to be a major factor. I've been bugged by those people as well as others I know to get behind their efforts. What is true is Venables and Castiglione are skeptical that going whole hog with the NIL thing is smart. They believe it's a good idea but the amount spent is important to them. Another issue is Venables is skeptical of the transfer portal being used to raid other programs willy nilly. He has said numerous times he has an issue with someone not trying to make their Juniors and Seniors feel as welcome to a program as the hot shots in the transfer portal. But to answer your question, OU will spend plenty.