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Post by Troystet on Dec 3, 2014 14:25:10 GMT -6
Troy, for recruiting reasons alone, not to mention Troy fans, needs to try to put one or more Florida teams on the schedule. FIU and FIU need home and away games as much as us. USF (which should be an easy win) and UCF should be open to some deals. FIU or FIU...? There's no difference in FAU or FIU, just call them the same. Both play in erecter set stadiums, both in Dade County, both have blue in their colors.
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Post by buzzlightyear on Dec 3, 2014 14:46:19 GMT -6
has to be an FCS in all likelihood due to having to have a home game..
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Post by Mark Gainey on Dec 3, 2014 15:52:14 GMT -6
And remember, it's not a matter of who has an open date on that day, most teams have filled their schedules for the next year. In fact, I bet all have. That means there are probably only 12 teams (UAB's opponents next year) that have an opening to fill and none of them coincide with our open date. Of course we could schedule one of those teams on another date that we have as a bye if that work. Most likely, we will all be scrambling to get an FCS opponent to fill it.
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Post by trojan2003 on Dec 3, 2014 16:03:02 GMT -6
Need a $1 million road game payout from a P5 team. Need the money for facilities. Totally agree! We could use it for facility upgrades, or increase our recruiting budget, etc. Let other schools pay the bills!
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Post by crawlspace13 on Dec 3, 2014 18:25:02 GMT -6
There's no difference in FAU or FIU, just call them the same. Both play in erecter set stadiums, both in Dade County, both have blue in their colors. I beg to differ...
But FAU owes us a game and I would love to beat up on either team for old time's sake. The MUTS, too. We need to bring the Palladium back home. It's lonely without us. LOL
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Post by SoFlaTrojan on Dec 3, 2014 23:30:39 GMT -6
There's a big difference between FIU and FAU. FAU has the nicest (pound for pound) stadium in Florida, game atmosphere, good tailgating and it's in a good area. FAU is in Palm Beach County, two counties north of FIU with different media market and everything. (FSU and UCF also have an "erector set" stadiums.)
As for UCF, it draws well, but I saw several games this year that were about half-full. Not even FSU is filling its stadium for every game.
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Post by pcbtrojan on Dec 4, 2014 6:31:44 GMT -6
Big difference between Boca Raton and Miami Dade County.
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Post by Troystet on Dec 4, 2014 15:33:23 GMT -6
There's a big difference between FIU and FAU. FAU has the nicest (pound for pound) stadium in Florida, game atmosphere, good tailgating and it's in a good area. FAU is in Palm Beach County, two counties north of FIU with different media market and everything. (FSU and UCF also have an "erector set" stadiums.) As for UCF, it draws well, but I saw several games this year that were about half-full. Not even FSU is filling its stadium for every game. Just being sarcastic. FAU is worlds nicer than FIU. UCF was let down after last year which will never happen again probably
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Post by SoFlaTrojan on Dec 4, 2014 15:46:32 GMT -6
I live near FAU and provide coverage to FAU's top sports Web site, so I am familiar with the situation there. FAU is all-in with I-A and has just announced a $45-$50 million indoor practice facility, student academic center, sports operations building and more adjacent to the new stadium. The project is starting in months with a $16 million donation. www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fau-owls/fl-fau-athletic-facility-1203-20141202-story.html>>The Schmidt Family Complex is expected to be an 185,000-square foot facility that will be located close to FAU Stadium. The state-of-the-art facility will feature a spacious football center, a large weight room, a wellness center, a sports medicine center and an academic center, which will be built first. The complex will also hold a full-length indoor football practice field, allowing FAU to join FSU and UCF as the only schools in the state that have indoor facilities.<< FAU attendance is still lacking, but it is increasing and new fans are being grown with each incoming freshman and graduating class. FIU has some real issues, some based on the culture there. I was at the FAU-FIU game in Miami Springs and FAU's 1,000 or so fans outnumbered FIU fans in the second half, despite FIU winning big! Hopefully, it will solve them. I would love to see Troy play in Florida at least once per year, for the sake of we fans down here and for recruiting. Troy has just ignored South Florida, and according to the latest from the new Trojan coach, does not plan to recruit below Central Florida in the near future. That is a shame.
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Post by mlambertii on Dec 4, 2014 15:50:41 GMT -6
I haven't seen the Trojans play UCF since I was sliding down the hill on a pizza box. My vote is for the Knights.
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Post by jerichojohnny on Dec 4, 2014 23:22:57 GMT -6
There's a big difference between FIU and FAU. FAU has the nicest (pound for pound) stadium in Florida, game atmosphere, good tailgating and it's in a good area. FAU is in Palm Beach County, two counties north of FIU with different media market and everything. (FSU and UCF also have an "erector set" stadiums.) As for UCF, it draws well, but I saw several games this year that were about half-full. Not even FSU is filling its stadium for every game. FSU sold out every game. Granted the stadium didn't fill up completely against Citadel (sprinkled the whole game) and Boston College (nasty weather, heavy cold rain) but everything else had a solid turnout. Obviously having the chance to attend the Clemson, Notre Dame, and Florida games was a great treat this year. The Clemson game and Notre Dame game probably supplanted CMU v. Troy at Ladd-Peebles as my favorite games that I've attended. Granted, if I had been fortunate enough to go out to Pasadena last year, pretty sure that'd be a lifetime great. What is an erector set stadium? Like metal benches? A Florida game would be fun - my preference would be USF for an all-around good time, although UCF would be ok too I guess. Not a big fan of the touristy hellscape that is Orlando, and UCF is pretty strong. Nothing wrong with a nice FCS game (provided you win it!).
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Post by sting on Dec 5, 2014 6:48:50 GMT -6
There's a big difference between FIU and FAU. FAU has the nicest (pound for pound) stadium in Florida, game atmosphere, good tailgating and it's in a good area. FAU is in Palm Beach County, two counties north of FIU with different media market and everything. (FSU and UCF also have an "erector set" stadiums.) As for UCF, it draws well, but I saw several games this year that were about half-full. Not even FSU is filling its stadium for every game. Sorry but FAU's stadium is not that nice. New doesn't mean nice. It is an erector set stadium as well and they cut plenty of corners. Now North Texas built a nice new stadium, besides the stupid tail thing in the endzone.
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Post by troygirl on Dec 5, 2014 6:58:36 GMT -6
I think a Florida team would be great, maybe even FAMU. But I haven't looked at their schedule, so I don't know if they're open. FAU or FIU would be good, we need to get back into Florida!
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Post by Troystet on Dec 5, 2014 7:07:55 GMT -6
I live near FAU and provide coverage to FAU's top sports Web site, so I am familiar with the situation there. FAU is all-in with I-A and has just announced a $45-$50 million indoor practice facility, student academic center, sports operations building and more adjacent to the new stadium. The project is starting in months with a $16 million donation. www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fau-owls/fl-fau-athletic-facility-1203-20141202-story.html>>The Schmidt Family Complex is expected to be an 185,000-square foot facility that will be located close to FAU Stadium. The state-of-the-art facility will feature a spacious football center, a large weight room, a wellness center, a sports medicine center and an academic center, which will be built first. The complex will also hold a full-length indoor football practice field, allowing FAU to join FSU and UCF as the only schools in the state that have indoor facilities.<< FAU attendance is still lacking, but it is increasing and new fans are being grown with each incoming freshman and graduating class. FIU has some real issues, some based on the culture there. I was at the FAU-FIU game in Miami Springs and FAU's 1,000 or so fans outnumbered FIU fans in the second half, despite FIU winning big! Hopefully, it will solve them. I would love to see Troy play in Florida at least once per year, for the sake of we fans down here and for recruiting. Troy has just ignored South Florida, and according to the latest from the new Trojan coach, does not plan to recruit below Central Florida in the near future. That is a shame. i agree that Troy should recruit South Florida. I am happy that at least we said we will recruit Orlando-Tampa. Hopefully this isn't words. I'm hoping we have success there and broaden our horizons. The problem is Alabama people don't have a clue how much talent is in the i-4 corridor and south.
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Post by trojanbrutha on Dec 5, 2014 10:22:47 GMT -6
Who cares?
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Post by TheAmericanDream on Dec 5, 2014 10:35:56 GMT -6
I live near FAU and provide coverage to FAU's top sports Web site, so I am familiar with the situation there. FAU is all-in with I-A and has just announced a $45-$50 million indoor practice facility, student academic center, sports operations building and more adjacent to the new stadium. The project is starting in months with a $16 million donation. www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fau-owls/fl-fau-athletic-facility-1203-20141202-story.html>>The Schmidt Family Complex is expected to be an 185,000-square foot facility that will be located close to FAU Stadium. The state-of-the-art facility will feature a spacious football center, a large weight room, a wellness center, a sports medicine center and an academic center, which will be built first. The complex will also hold a full-length indoor football practice field, allowing FAU to join FSU and UCF as the only schools in the state that have indoor facilities.<< FAU attendance is still lacking, but it is increasing and new fans are being grown with each incoming freshman and graduating class. FIU has some real issues, some based on the culture there. I was at the FAU-FIU game in Miami Springs and FAU's 1,000 or so fans outnumbered FIU fans in the second half, despite FIU winning big! Hopefully, it will solve them. I would love to see Troy play in Florida at least once per year, for the sake of we fans down here and for recruiting. Troy has just ignored South Florida, and according to the latest from the new Trojan coach, does not plan to recruit below Central Florida in the near future. That is a shame. If there is so much talent down there, why do FAU and FIU still suck?
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Post by LAZebra on Dec 5, 2014 10:46:35 GMT -6
I live near FAU and provide coverage to FAU's top sports Web site, so I am familiar with the situation there. FAU is all-in with I-A and has just announced a $45-$50 million indoor practice facility, student academic center, sports operations building and more adjacent to the new stadium. The project is starting in months with a $16 million donation. www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fau-owls/fl-fau-athletic-facility-1203-20141202-story.html>>The Schmidt Family Complex is expected to be an 185,000-square foot facility that will be located close to FAU Stadium. The state-of-the-art facility will feature a spacious football center, a large weight room, a wellness center, a sports medicine center and an academic center, which will be built first. The complex will also hold a full-length indoor football practice field, allowing FAU to join FSU and UCF as the only schools in the state that have indoor facilities.<< FAU attendance is still lacking, but it is increasing and new fans are being grown with each incoming freshman and graduating class. FIU has some real issues, some based on the culture there. I was at the FAU-FIU game in Miami Springs and FAU's 1,000 or so fans outnumbered FIU fans in the second half, despite FIU winning big! Hopefully, it will solve them. I would love to see Troy play in Florida at least once per year, for the sake of we fans down here and for recruiting. Troy has just ignored South Florida, and according to the latest from the new Trojan coach, does not plan to recruit below Central Florida in the near future. That is a shame. If there is so much talent down there, why do FAU and FIU still suck? Because the players they get didn't get an offer from any other school. A below average high school player from Florida, while probably better than an average high school player from Alabama, is likely to be a below average player on the D1 college level. Not every high school player from Florida is a legit D1 prospect.
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Post by chasin170 on Dec 5, 2014 11:23:20 GMT -6
More to due with numbers than how talented each individual player is........more players will yield better players.Georgia per capita has passed Fla as the most "talented" state.
Usually MS has X ...AL 2X.....GA 4X .....FL 6X
GA is the easiest state to get rural talent for the most part and Atlanta is a kicker as well.
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Post by trojanbrutha on Dec 5, 2014 11:29:48 GMT -6
If there is so much talent down there, why do FAU and FIU still suck? Because the players they get didn't get an offer from any other school. A below average high school player from Florida, while probably better than an average high school player from Alabama, is likely to be a below average player on the D1 college level. Not every high school player from Florida is a legit D1 prospect. Do you even believe yourself...?
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Post by Troystet on Dec 5, 2014 13:50:40 GMT -6
Because the players they get didn't get an offer from any other school. A below average high school player from Florida, while probably better than an average high school player from Alabama, is likely to be a below average player on the D1 college level. Not every high school player from Florida is a legit D1 prospect. Do you even believe yourself...? The other problem is there is a lot of the talent there thst doesn't qualify and goes Juco. Some last, some don't. Some of the players want out of South Florida, especially the crime ridden areas. Case in point the QB at Marshall. He had a offer from FIU, Doc Holliday didn't use the hills of WV as an excuse and pursued him. Turns out the kid wanted out of there and Marshall got one heck of a player. There is competition for recruits there. The main one is the U, but FSU, UF, USF, UCF, the SEC, The MAC etc are all recruiting there. Throw our line in, we might get a bite, can't hurt to try.
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Post by SoFlaTrojan on Dec 5, 2014 14:18:30 GMT -6
South Florida is recruited much more now than in the past (it seems every school but Troy is here). Many kids want to get away. FAU and FIU had poor recruiting in recent years. You might recall that they were very successful a few years before that.
FAU's coach has a solid South Florida recruiting reputation and is tearing it up. He has 23 commitments - many quite good - and his class is currently ranked No. 53 in the country.
He is focusing more on the area between Orlando and Miami (much more in the Palm Beaches). Schnellenberger liked the Miami area and points way north. Pelini alienated many of the South Florida high school coaches with some early mistakes and he paid for it.
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Post by Navarre Trojan on Dec 5, 2014 15:06:45 GMT -6
Move this thread to recruiting, or back on topic, "replacing UAB"!!!
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Post by Trojan Warrior on Dec 5, 2014 17:27:11 GMT -6
Move this thread to recruiting, or back on topic, "replacing UAB"!!!
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Post by trojanbrutha on Dec 5, 2014 18:03:09 GMT -6
Move this thread to recruiting, or back on topic, "replacing UAB"!!! hijacked1
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Post by pcbtrojan on Dec 5, 2014 18:04:33 GMT -6
So who are we getting a game with?
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