Rutgers - the case against a conference. $500M deficit since joining the BIG
Those always criticizing ND for not joining a conference conveniently ignore facts like these. This is an example of why not to do it both as an individual institution but also because these dogs get hung around your neck through affiliation.
There’s a reason most of the BIG wanted to sell receivables to PE.
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Replies to: Rutgers - the case against a conference. $500M deficit since joining the BIG
I'm more concerned about her abuse of botox in her cheeks. Maybe that's where all the money went?
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The ridiculous arms race is a really bad deal for many schools
and I think that things will have to change. How? I do not know.
lol....you would think that the PTB, who profess their own infinite wisdom that simply does not...
exist in the young minds of the students they serve, could understand what foolish things they do in trying to keep up with what they perceive as the "Jones's. Does it really matter how thick the padding is on the bench or how many drink choices these kids have? There really is no limit on stupidity by self-professed "smart people"
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Super conference is the way. I just wonder whether ND opts out.
Not for financial reasons but because this whole thing is a farce.
What have they done thus far to suggest they wouldn't participate?
NIL? Check.
GM? Check?
Portal? Check.
Underclassmen transfers? Check.
Some, perhaps many will tap out. This trajectory is unsustainable.
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It doesn't look like the conference affiliation is the problem
The article only summarizes the financial statements, but Rutgers' financial problems in its athletic department seem to be that the athletic programs just do not generate enough revenue to cover the operating expenses. Without the conference affiliation, the deficits get worse.
ND needs to stay independent for a whole host of reasons, but ND isn't Rutgers, so to me this "case study" doesn't apply.
Fair point as to ND$ vs Rutgers$ as the invest in to the BIG is not an ND problem
But there’s also the point that the conference is only as strong as its weakest members financially and all but 2 of the BIG wanted to chase a bad PE deal solely for the $.
Two talking points when people say ND needs to join a conference: 1. How’d that work out for the ACC FB champion in 2025? 2. Look at Rutgers, they did and are going broke. Why jeopardize a financial model that works?
Don't disagree, but Rutgers had to make significant capital expenditures to meet Big 10 requirements
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Half a billion here…half a billion there…pretty soon you’re talkin’ about serious money….
Among the many ways College Football’s destruction is happening…
And the clock ticks…
Rutgers up...must come down.
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Coming soon to a high school near you. NIL + separating public/private school playoffs.
Once they started allowing gambling advertising on TV and sporting events, you knew it was all over.
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