Say what you will, but the general sentiment of this board dating back to the old GSMB days has been very prescient in relation to Gator sports and the school's direction.
Ive seen this so many times.
It is basically the story of the Cincinnati Reds. They were a powerhouse until the late 70s, then they got a new owner and GM who just wanted to milk every penny out of what he bought. There was no commitment to winning. They specifically said they werent even going to try to compete with NYY anymore.
The oldest franchise in mlb deteriorated at a rapid pace. Guess what happened to revenue? Even thinks like merch sales tanked, when they used to be #2 or #1 in MLB.
Now they dont talk championships, just "competing well", maybe more wins than losses, kaybe even the playoffs some day, and no one even remembers when they used to be a powerhouse.
Its A LOT harder to climb back up the mountain.
Recruits today dont even remember our last championship season, because they were 3-4 years old. Fooley and Company continue to power dive.
