Why aren’t we competing at football?

[PastyStoole]

As a rule of thumb, the larger the college endowment, the worse the football team. There are a couple of reasons for that. One is that a massive BioTech company doesn't want to have its name attached to a school that has rapists and miscreants on the football team and in the news. The second is that academics will always take precedence over football in the effort to raise private money. The truth is that the University of Florida has an unusually large endowment, and it continues to grow. (TWSS). It's unlikely we'll ever see another national championship, unless by fluke, as we'll always be behind on facilities, and we'll never accept the women beaters, rapists, and thugs that schools like Alabama, Florida State, and LSU are willing to accept. I suggest all of you find a better hobby than college football, you're in for a lot of heartache over the next two decades. If you want to enjoy life more, take up scrapbooking, stamp collecting, or bird watching.

 

[CaseyGator]

As a rule of thumb, the larger the college endowment, the worse the football team. There are a couple of reasons for that. One is that a massive BioTech company doesn't want to have its name attached to a school that has rapists and miscreants on the football team and in the news. The second is that academics will always take precedence over football in the effort to raise private money. The truth is that the University of Florida has an unusually large endowment, and it continues to grow. (TWSS). It's unlikely we'll ever see another national championship, unless by fluke, as we'll always be behind on facilities, and we'll never accept the women beaters, rapists, and thugs that schools like Alabama, Florida State, and LSU are willing to accept. I suggest all of you find a better hobby than college football, you're in for a lot of heartache over the next two decades. If you want to enjoy life more, take up scrapbooking, stamp collecting, or bird watching.

You forgot to suggest prostitutes as a potential hobby.

 

[Back Alley Gator]

You forgot to suggest prostitutes as a potential hobby.

This is Pasty. Women of ill repute are a given.

 

[aka]

Gator golf coach thanked both Foley and Stricklin after the victory.

 

[deuce]

As a rule of thumb, the larger the college endowment, the worse the football team. There are a couple of reasons for that. One is that a massive BioTech company doesn't want to have its name attached to a school that has rapists and miscreants on the football team and in the news. The second is that academics will always take precedence over football in the effort to raise private money. The truth is that the University of Florida has an unusually large endowment, and it continues to grow. (TWSS). It's unlikely we'll ever see another national championship, unless by fluke, as we'll always be behind on facilities, and we'll never accept the women beaters, rapists, and thugs that schools like Alabama, Florida State, and LSU are willing to accept. I suggest all of you find a better hobby than college football, you're in for a lot of heartache over the next two decades. If you want to enjoy life more, take up scrapbooking, stamp collecting, or bird watching.

 

[PastyStoole]

You forgot to suggest prostitutes as a potential hobby.

I just assumed that most of the guys on this board are already "hobbyists," so to speak.

 

[Zambo]

I just assumed that most of the guys on this board are already "hobbyists," so to speak.

For now, but I'm thinking of forgoing my last year of eligibility and turning pro.

 

[gatormandan]

For now, but I'm thinking of forgoing my last year of eligibility and turning pro.

There is a hobby poo flinger and a pro poo flinger? Whats the difference?

 

[dz_23]

Sully for football coach

 

[B52G8rAC]

As a rule of thumb, the larger the college endowment, the worse the football team. There are a couple of reasons for that. One is that a massive BioTech company doesn't want to have its name attached to a school that has rapists and miscreants on the football team and in the news. The second is that academics will always take precedence over football in the effort to raise private money. The truth is that the University of Florida has an unusually large endowment, and it continues to grow. (TWSS). It's unlikely we'll ever see another national championship, unless by fluke, as we'll always be behind on facilities, and we'll never accept the women beaters, rapists, and thugs that schools like Alabama, Florida State, and LSU are willing to accept. I suggest all of you find a better hobby than college football, you're in for a lot of heartache over the next two decades. If you want to enjoy life more, take up scrapbooking, stamp collecting, or bird watching.

So I didn't give this a like because I liked it but because its true. Texas and Texas A&M are in the same boat since some of the oilmen's sons actually got a education, you know the folks that actually control the foundations. I am not sure where the bulk of UFs endowment money comes from, although they have about a million dollars of my uncle's money, but I'll wager the family owned foundations that contribute are sensitive to being sensitive. Even the BHG family doesn't want a Cam Newton representing their elite university.

 

[AuggieDosta]

Why Aren't We Competing at Football?

Well, there's several reasons. Here's a few:
- It's May
- We are well endowed, and growing
- Jeremy Foley
- Scott Strickland
- Previous head coaches (i.e. Mullen)
- Current recruiting is not where it should be (that's debatable and won't be quantifiable for another 2 years)
- We lack in facilities (I really think this has been addressed but old habits are hard to break so it's on the list)
- Other, non-revenue generating, sports get all the attention and facility upgrades
- We didn't hire certain high-profile coaches currently not working (i.e. Jon Gruden)
- A dearth of prostitutes
- ADD YOURS HERE

 

[CGgater]

I am not sure where the bulk of UFs endowment money comes from, although they have about a million dollars of my uncle's money…

Is your uncle interested in the “Adopt a Veteran” Campaign? I’m available.

 

[B52G8rAC]

Is your uncle interested in the “Adopt a Veteran” Campaign? I’m available.

He left the endowment to his school, Agriculture (say thanks NOLA), when he passed, The John T. Barnes endowed chair. Worked and saved all his life to be able to leave his beloved University a million dollars. Bachelor uncle who helped his siblings out his whole life and had three of his nephews graduate from UF. And when the the donation phone calls come, I just tell them they have a million of my bucks already. That elicits a thank you and good bye.

 

[Daryl]

I always knew you were an Ox alias

Chip was my #1 choice, Frost was my #2 then I wouldve took Kiffin at the time all over Dan

 

[abefroman]

Sully for football coach

Admin wouldn’t even support our baseball god in acquiring his very own 5* gridiron players nor staff

 

[Double Gator Dad]

As a rule of thumb, the larger the college endowment, the worse the football team. There are a couple of reasons for that. One is that a massive BioTech company doesn't want to have its name attached to a school that has rapists and miscreants on the football team and in the news. The second is that academics will always take precedence over football in the effort to raise private money. The truth is that the University of Florida has an unusually large endowment, and it continues to grow. (TWSS). It's unlikely we'll ever see another national championship, unless by fluke, as we'll always be behind on facilities, and we'll never accept the women beaters, rapists, and thugs that schools like Alabama, Florida State, and LSU are willing to accept. I suggest all of you find a better hobby than college football, you're in for a lot of heartache over the next two decades. If you want to enjoy life more, take up scrapbooking, stamp collecting, or bird watching.

I wish I could reply to this post with multiple points to invalidate the message but unfortunately nearly all the evidence I find seems to support this position versus disproving it.
Given the current state of college football and the rapid changes occurring, many of us may not care about it anymore in a few more years.

 

[MidwestChomp]

We aren't competing at football, because we are now competing at golf.

 

[Jack o' Diamonds]

We aren't competing at football, because we are now competing at golf.

Yes...Much more civilized, a gentleman's game......

 

[MidwestChomp]

Yes...Much more civilized, a gentleman's game......

 

[oxrageous]