I guess I can't blame them for trying and striking while the iron is hot, but it's gotten overbearing.

Boy I sure hope so!

There may be players with higher upside on this team, but that other team had a lot of experience. And I try not to think of what could've been, because it hurts too much.

Great point. I bet they are paying Tripplet enough to at least offset tuition and other expenses to get him off the bench. But as of right now, it's still a status thing. Will be interesting to see if that changes

I missed that tidbit. It's interesting but makes sense and still fits. They can call Saunders a 2 and Demin a 3, but I think ultimately it will be positionless with a lot of switchability.

Yes, I should think so. And an awesome blend of experience and young super talented guys.

Would like to see two tourney wins.

​@@roywall8169this is a reasonable take - a good call for a ceiling

@@roywall8169 It feels like anything less would be a huge disappointment.

It might be passing Yeti up.

I can't tell if you're taking a dig at the Big 12. That is an interesting thought though. Like what if the SWC and Big 8 hadn't "merged"?

@@saturdayswarriorbyu not ripping on the conference. More if they both disbanded.

Interesting thought. I may pursue this, but it'll take some research.

I would love that. I wonder how many rings he needs before he's ready to come home to finish our his career.

Because talk about being able to tell a kid you can get them in the league and paid.

Agreed, and that's what the reports say is happening. But it's hard to know for sure from the outside.

I'm glad you like it. I don't have a much knowledge of many of these teams and their histories, so I wasn't sure if I was completely ruining some longstanding rivalries.

Very exciting times for Cougar basketball!

Totally. But they could slap a sponsor of top of it. But if they still have a big financial advantage, they won't need to.

I've seen that, very hilarious. Quality stuff!

Unfortunately, that one did not make the list.

I agree. I thought it was a big miss that OKC didn't use it.

I guess is Mammoth is number 2 right now after Yeti. But it may gain support as other favorites are eliminated.

First of all, there have been non-LDS kids playing for BYU for a long time. They know what they're signing up for when coming to BYU. It also means we miss out on a lot of recruits because of it. Second, it is all about repentance, but that doesn't mean there aren't consequences for our actions. But look at Brandon Davies. He broke the honor code and had to miss games. But he was able to come back and play. There have been other less public examples too.

😂 How do you feel about the Kraken?

Angry.

Done !

@@kerryjaeger6824 You mean you voted? Which one did you vote for?

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks you for joining us!

But that's why you bring in a guy like Mag. No necessarily a rim protector, but to improve the overall defense. But it doesn't seem like Kalifa fits what KY wants to do anyway.

Yes, you have to build for the future. Part of that is showing it can be done this year. Winning will attract more talent. I think KY can do both. Hopefully that's how it plays out.

True. But it does feel like Miami has latent potential.

Haha. They were definitely in the conversation. Think back to the Magnificent 7.

FSU has evidenced high brand inertia and has a more stable extended fanbase than MIAMI. CLEMSON has yet to prove high brand inertia and would have a smaller natural extended fanbase than FSU. Of those three and ignoring the different perspectives of the SEC and B1G, it's likely FSU, MIAMI and then CLEMSON. UNC and likely UVA are higher than all three from the perspective of both P2s. The BIG12 would take the three over the flags.

I do have the same questions about Clemson. But you have to think they have a really good idea that they'll have a home if they're going through all these legal proceedings.

@@tarheel7406 FSU does not have a bigger national fan base than Miami. They definitely pack a stadium better because what else is going on in Tallahassee? It also doesn’t help that a major part of Miami’s identity was destroyed the day the orange bowl was demolished.

@@Ryan-vq5ur Please read closer. I wrote "natural extended fanbase" not "national" Frankly, if FSU's brand was as big, valuable and respected as many like to claim, there would have been no CFP snub. (This ignores any effects from the barking.) If the roles would have been reversed, I maintain that CLEMSON (recent success), MIAMI (national brand), and UVA/UNC (old money and influence) would not have been so snubbed.

@@tarheel7406 Yea I misread that. I agree with your point on the playoff snub.

Ultimately do you care if you got the fourth ticket in the front row instead of the first?

Funny way to put it, but feels accurate.

@@RockandRant1 FSU fans seem to care and to care alot.

@@RockandRant1 that’s true!

I think this is a great solution on paper, but I don't expect it to play it this way anymore.

Two out of three ain’t bad I’ve heard

FSU is disposable to the SEC. How many times does this have to be reported? Reporting and credible claims re: SEC interest in MIAMI has been less consistent. MIAMI (and ND) got unworthy AAU invites and were reported as B1G vetted. FSU (and CLEMSON) didn't and weren't.

Cutthroats didn't even make the list of names to vote on. It'll probably be Yeti.

I agree that those are the next three to watch. It's wild to think UVA could get invited to a super 2 conference while Miami misses out.

@@saturdayswarriorbyu I agree. I can’t imagine Miami being left out. I do think they are a BIG 10 school. I would like the idea of a trio deal with ND and UVA. UNC naturally I am inclined to say they are a BIG 10 school as well, but everything being reported is leaning SEC.

They make a lot of sense for both. But it does seem like the Big 10 is prioritizing FSU.

@@saturdayswarriorbyu that’s what the reports are saying for sure.!

It will be interesting to say the least. I think part of the reason why Miami administration is going all in is to remind everyone what ratings can look like if Miami performs as expected in some preseason polls this year. But they have to do it on the field.

Funny how that happens. Another case that's shows the grass isn't always greener in realignment.

@@saturdayswarriorbyu MIAMI moving was the correct decision. The hodgepodge old BIGEAST was never going to remain stable or competitive with the need to get to 12 members for conference champ games. MIAMI's mistakes were demanding CUSE/BC as a +2 and then being apathetic to its football withering.

Totally get that thought I’m not sure where I said that Miami performed up to expectations just relaying that Miami fans don’t like the ACC and obviously when it comes to fandom, sometimes facts don’t match the feelings. I think it’s a bit of a stretch to not say that the ACC doesn’t have a tobacco road bias though. Pretty sure the Florida State and Clemson would agree.

@@RockandRant1 a) I stand by my original comment. b) T-Road hasn't run the ACC for decades. Football focused expansions were needed; they just failed to meet expectations. Creating security for a long-term plan was reasonable; unexpected events made those plans fail. I have no problem with accepting the realities of the current and the need to do what must be done now. I have lots of problems with unreasonable and dishonest assessment of blame.

@@tarheel7406 You’re absolutely allowed to your take on it. That’s the beauty of the conversation and different views on it.

That's going way back. I didn't realize Miami was in the mix when SC was added.

I can make an a pretty valid argument that Miami has show its floor in tv ratings after 20 years of mediocrity but still showing up top 25 tv wise in a Brett mcmurphy article (few different ways others have calculated it so reports vary) and Clemson has shown its ceiling.

@@RockandRant1 One can also see that MIAMI failed as an ACC investment at the P5 level. The P2 stakes are even higher.

Lol miami still thinks they have a shot at relevancy

Sure, we discussed them. Are there others? Please name them.

I do not want Clemson in the Big Ten. The only thing Clemson brings is flash in the pan football. Let Clemson go to the SEC. I am not sure about Florida State and Miami. I dont see Big Ten COPC caring about what the SEC is doing unless encroachment into Big Ten Country like the ACC did with Pitt/Cuse. Otherwise the Big Ten expansion isnt like other conferences. We havent poached anyone or engaged in power plays.

@@A1Googler Define "poach".... The B1G has added the following from other then relatively peer major conferences: NEB MARYLAND USC UCLA WASH ORE It has attempted same to some degree: UVA UNC GATECH TEXAS (likely) PITT and CUSE would be considered more old BIGEAST country rather than B1G.

@A1Googler What are you talking about??? The Big 10 took USC and UCLA, which was a major contributor to its collapse. It was also in reaction to the SEC picking up Texas and OU.

@@tarheel7406 We disagree on plenty, but I completely agree with this.

This I've gotta hear. What do you mean?

They voted with the ACC to sue FSU. You do not vote against a state school in your state PERIOD

Oh, I see. I can't say I knew that was a role though.

Oh please... If FSU can justify going scorched earth, MIAMI can easily justify its realignment strategy. FSU has effectively approached this situation as a lone gunman, while MIAMI appears to have applied with ND.

Agreed. But how many of those go to the Big 10 and how big does the SEC want to get?

@saturdayswarriorbyu Well, I can see ND, GT because its TV market is #7 and Miami is #18 plus GT is AAU also. Then, it is the Texas market and please do not dismiss the possibility of A&M going to the B1G before a Miami. I really see Miami going to the Big12. The only way Miami goes to the B1G is if FSU is going to the SEC.

Possibly. They have a good case for both conferences, but really good cases against as well.

@@morrissimmonshow many people in ATL are really watching GT football though?

@@Ryan-vq5urvery few

This comment is irrelevant. You know there's more to it than just that.

@@saturdayswarriorbyu I've always appreciated the passive aggressiveness of this channel. Good Luck to you and yours, sir!

I'm not sure how to take that comment. I'm also not sure how I was being passive aggressive.

@@Knowityall Give the BYU fans a break. They have wanted to get into the P5 (or an earlier version of the then Tier 1) for a long time. They finally get their chance when the P5 is dying in favor of a P2, but they hope that the inevitable won't happen or just deny the reality. These interviews with representatives of non-BIG12 schools are interesting. The new BIG12 is seen as the option of last resort, but the guests are usually too polite to be direct about that. Again, what needs to happen is for the BIG12 fans to recognize that the future for most of the members is fungible Tier 2 football and discuss how the Tier 2 should best look. For instance, 2 or 3 regionals?

@@tarheel7406 Yep, its sad, it really is. The one that dumbfounded me the most was SMU. Reaching much for nothing? Someone will have to explain that one to me. I'm not too up to date on SMU.

But they're a big brand that brings interest.

Yeah, Tech was constantly in the top 25 for a long time.

I personally hate that Miami and Virginia Tech don’t play every year anymore

FSU is 13-12 vs Miami since 2000, but FSU fans think they are Bama compared to Miami lol

@@Ryan-vq5urthey are!

He acknowledged that FSU's primary rival is Florida.

Miami to the Big12

Yes, I stand corrected on that one though my guess is that they would legislated just like apparently North Carolina did today if they hadn’t worked it out

There was never a law saying they have to play, but uf has been ordered to by the state board of control. Otherwise they would not as they are indeed scared and want to schedule cupcakes at home.

@@SurferRC That's not correct. There was pressure in the 1950s, but no orders were given.

But do they have room for Miami?

No one in the SEC wants Miami. The SEC would rather have FSU than ever consider Miami.

The only scenarios where Miami goes P-2 are 1: FSU goes SEC and the Big 10 takes them to get into Florida. 2: Big 10 wants FSU but NOT Clemson. Then Miami can go as their running mate. If the Big 10 takes Clemson and FSU; Then NO. The SEC does not want The U at all:

That's pretty much how I see the scenarios too. I wouldn't completely rule them out of the SEC, but I also don't see it happening.

😅

You may get your wish. Smith mentioned it is a finalist.

Definitely a part of the problem