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Fortunate?!? There are 2 sports that matter: Football & Men's basketball. CDC's hires for both have been absolute abortions. 

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On 7/11/2023 at 5:20 AM, LTtxfan said:

Del Conte talks about how this years Longhorn teams must be ready for all the hate from other B12 schools in our final yr

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Big 12 Depute Commissioner Tim Weiser threw some parting punches at Texas before leaving for the SEC next year.

In an interview with John Kurtz and Cole Manbeck, Weiser speculated that the Longhorns aren't changing conferences because of money. He then roasted a football program that's struggled to meet its lofty standards recently.

"I continue to maintain that the choice Texas made wasn't a financial one, because we all know what Texas resources are like," Weiser said. "I think theirs was more about affiliating with a group of schools that, on a given Saturday, they would rather get beat by Alabama than they would Kansas State. Or Florida than Iowa State."

On the other hand, Weiser called Oklahoma a "reluctant bride" that didn't want to lose its rivalry games with Texas. The Sooners are following their longtime nemesis to the SEC in 2024.

Texas defeated Kansas State and Iowa State last season. However, the Longhorns finished third in the Big 12 with losses to TCU, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma State. 

Texas has notched double-digit wins once in the last 13 seasons and has yet to make the College Football Playoff. The program will have an even tougher path back to relevance when aligning with the SEC.

A 2024 slate will include the likes of Georiga, Florida, and Texas A&M. However, a strong recruiting class led by Arch Manning could give the Longhorns the last laugh in their new conference.

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18 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

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Big 12 Depute Commissioner Tim Weiser threw some parting punches at Texas before leaving for the SEC next year.

In an interview with John Kurtz and Cole Manbeck, Weiser speculated that the Longhorns aren't changing conferences because of money. He then roasted a football program that's struggled to meet its lofty standards recently.

"I continue to maintain that the choice Texas made wasn't a financial one, because we all know what Texas resources are like," Weiser said. "I think theirs was more about affiliating with a group of schools that, on a given Saturday, they would rather get beat by Alabama than they would Kansas State. Or Florida than Iowa State."

On the other hand, Weiser called Oklahoma a "reluctant bride" that didn't want to lose its rivalry games with Texas. The Sooners are following their longtime nemesis to the SEC in 2024.

Texas defeated Kansas State and Iowa State last season. However, the Longhorns finished third in the Big 12 with losses to TCU, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma State. 

Texas has notched double-digit wins once in the last 13 seasons and has yet to make the College Football Playoff. The program will have an even tougher path back to relevance when aligning with the SEC.

A 2024 slate will include the likes of Georiga, Florida, and Texas A&M. However, a strong recruiting class led by Arch Manning could give the Longhorns the last laugh in their new conference.

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23 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

On the other hand, Weiser called Oklahoma a "reluctant bride" that didn't want to lose its rivalry games with Texas. The Sooners are following their longtime nemesis to the SEC in 2024

Sure, because 3/4ths of that rivalry wasn’t played with us being in different conferences. I hope CDC is compiling all this to put their shit on blast

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Article...    Aug 22, 2023

UT Announces Largest Endowment of a Named Athletics Director Position

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin announces a $10 million endowment from Lois and Richard Folger to create the largest endowment to a named athletics director in the country. The Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director Endowment will provide perpetual flexible funding for non-salaried strategic use, empowering the athletics director to launch new initiatives and enhance the excellence of Texas Athletics for years to come.

“Lois and Richard Folger understand the importance of the Texas Longhorns’ winning tradition and our ability to compete at the highest levels,” said Kevin Eltife, chairman of the UT System Board of Regents. “The Folgers’ generous endowment positions the Longhorns to build on that winning history when Texas enters the SEC next year and will have an immediate and positive impact on our athletics programs, our student-athletes and the rest of the University.”

“The legacy of excellence of Texas Athletics has inspired many of us, including Lois and Richard Folger. They know the role that athletics plays in elevating the entire University by contributing to the vibrancy of campus, connecting Longhorn Nation, and providing incredible opportunities for student-athletes,” said President Jay Hartzell. “We are extremely grateful for the Folgers’ longstanding generosity to the University and excited to see how Chris Del Conte will utilize these resources strategically to improve the support of our student-athletes, generate more passion for our University across the student body, position our former student-athletes for post-UT success, and provide a laboratory for our students and faculty with interests in sports.”

“Lois and Richard’s endowment of the athletics director’s chair is another example of the tremendous generosity, dedication and excellence personified by our most involved Longhorns,” said Chris Del Conte, UT director of athletics. “Lois and Richard have provided vital funding that will make an immediate impact on our department, and most importantly, our student-athletes. I am honored, humbled and thrilled to be the first-ever Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director. Their support has created a legacy that will permeate through our entire department for years to come.”

“This gift will support student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence,” said the Folgers. “It is important that Texas Athletics continues to set a national standard for integrity and provide exceptional game day experiences and lifelong connections for our students, alumni and Longhorn fans worldwide. We believe strongly in UT’s leadership and know that this investment is important to the future success and growth of the state of Texas and its flagship University.”

About Lois and Richard Folger

This is the Folger family’s third endowed chair position following the Lois and Richard Folger Leadership Chairs in the Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering department (ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report) and the Dean’s Leadership Chair of the McCombs School of Business. Both investments have helped these disciplines maintain their top-tier national rankings among the best in the country. Students graduating from their rigorous programs are in high demand, fulfilling a critical need for talent in many industries with global impact.

Richard Folger, BBA ’81, B.S. ’84, is the managing general partner of Colbridge Partners Ltd., a private investment partnership. Lois Folger, B.S. ’84, M.S. ’95, is the founder and president of Folger Energy, an independent oil and gas company. The Folgers’ engagement and service to the University have been significant for several years. Most recently, Richard’s leadership as chair of the President’s Development Board and Lois’ as chair of the Cockrell School of Engineering’s Advisory Board have helped to launch the $6 billion What Starts Here campaign, the most ambitious fundraising effort in the history of The University of Texas at Austin and the state of Texas.

About Texas Athletics

During the past five years, Texas Athletics has won 11 national championships and 58 Big 12 Conference titles. The program has also undergone a comprehensive facilities renovation touching all 20 Longhorn sports, the largest in the history of college athletics, and a reimagined football game day experience. During this time, Texas won back-to-back Learfield Directors’ Cup titles, an annual award given to the nation’s top-performing athletics department. Texas Athletics is one of the few athletics programs in the country that is self-sustaining, generating $7 million annually for the University’s academic enterprises. The program does not use state funding. Texas enters the Southeastern Conference on July 1, 2024.

 

https://news.utexas.edu/2023/08/22/ut-announces-largest-endowment-of-a-named-athletics-director-position/  

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19 hours ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:

So you're saying that CDC is well endowed?

He should swing that at this mickey mouse conference office and the shitty refs doing their bidding.  We need to buy vasoline by the 55 gallon drum this year.

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12 hours ago, cochamps said:

He should swing that at this mickey mouse conference office and the shitty refs doing their bidding.  We need to buy vasoline by the 55 gallon drum this year.

Mickey Mouse is sitting in the CEO chair of the conference.

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33 minutes ago, The_highest_of_fives said:

Anybody else who went to game think that Godzillatron was as loud as it has been?  I know I’m a boomer but my god.  Everyone in our section was covering their ears while they were trying to hype crowd. 

It was fucking awful.  Even my son was complaining and he's 26.

There is NO REASON for it to be that loud.

And, please, for the love of god, would someone shoot Bob Cole and put him out of our misery?

He's getting worse every year.

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1 minute ago, TrashMaster G said:

It was fucking awful.  Even my son was complaining and he's 26.

There is NO REASON for it to be that loud.

And, please, for the love of god, would someone shoot Bob Cole and put him out of our misery?

He's getting worse every year.

It's supposed to be a party, that's why it is loud. 


Agree, mute bob Cole.

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1 minute ago, TrashMaster G said:

Is there no limit to how loud it needs to be?

It's annoying as fuck.  It's like our whole in-stadium experience has been re-set to try to manufacture excitement via the PA.

They're providing sound to the entire stadium....it has to be loud. It's what it's. Because something is super loud sounding in section 4 doesn't mean it's super loud in section 115, 108, 120

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