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Starr's latest email "Baylor's position is strong"
Posted on 9/13/11 at 5:16 pm
Posted on 9/13/11 at 5:16 pm
and they just continue to drink that kool aid
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We are grateful for the many words of support during the recent tumult associated with the Big 12 athletic conference. The administration has endeavored to provide periodic updates to the Student Government President, Faculty Senate Executive Committee and Staff Council leadership. During these challenging times, the strong statements of support that have come from our meetings with student, faculty and staff leaders has both encouraged and energized us. Thank you.
At the present time, we are optimistic that the Big 12 will remain a viable athletic conference. As we have said consistently, we think a strong Big 12 Conference is in the best interest of all parties – most notably, our students and student-athletes. News reports are full of wild speculation, with rumor and unidentified sources driving much of the discussion. What I can tell you is that the issues are complex, but important conversations are continuing.
Lest we conclude this is purely about our athletic programs, let me assure you that this is an issue that could impact all of us. Clearly, our storied football rivalries and related traditions are considered by prospective and current students an important element of student life on our campus. And what of the student-faculty experience that we hold so dear? Dramatic changes in conference configuration would force student-athletes to travel greater distances to compete. This change would be disruptive to the classroom experience and make difficult for student-athletes the high level of engagement with faculty that is such a hallmark of a Baylor education. Threatened as well could be the revenue dollars that come into the University from various sources as a result of the front porch which a nationally visible athletics program provides.
Let me also make clear that the course Baylor is following in these negotiations, and the manner in which we are participating, is absolutely consistent with the high standards to which our distinct mission as a Christian university calls us. We will continue to represent Baylor in the most honest, transparent and honorable manner possible. In particular, I want you to know that Baylor has always complied fully with its contractual responsibilities regarding the Big 12. At the heart of our concern are the solemn conference agreements signed in good faith by all current members of the Big 12 Conference. As a result of these agreements, and the guaranteed revenue associated with them, a number of our fellow Big 12 institutions have already made binding and significant commitments of financial resources that will have dramatic consequences on their campuses.
As we contemplate these issues, we are reminded how very proud we are of our student-athletes and our coaches. Sharing transformational mission trips during their breaks and reporting an overall grade point average last semester of 3.2, our student-athletes reflect, in a very public way, the character of Baylor's remarkable student body. Beyond that, we are making a strong statement on a national stage that Baylor University is a powerful presence in collegiate athletics in our country. We are confident that such a reputation will serve us well as present conversations continue concerning Baylor's future conference commitments. Please visit the Baylor Athletics Experience to learn more about athletic accolades.
We will continue periodically to update campus leadership and the entire campus community. In the meanwhile, we invite you to visit the Baylor Nation website for the latest news and information on the Big 12 discussions and for information on how you can get involved: www.baylor.edu/nation. You may also find of interest an opinion piece in today's Houston Chronicle, "Consider Costs of Ending Big 12," in which I share some thoughts about the Big 12 and Texas football traditions.
Let me close by once again extending a word of thanks to the many individuals within our community, both near and far, who have been so generous in their words of kindness and encouragement. Baylor's position is strong, and it is right. Because we have your prayers and your support, we are confident of a successful resolution of the current challenges we face.
We look forward to seeing many of you Saturday when our #19 ranked football team takes on Stephen F. Austin under the lights at Floyd Casey Stadium.
Sic'em, Baylor Nation!
Ken Starr
This post was edited on 9/13/11 at 5:17 pm
Posted on 9/13/11 at 5:24 pm to RollTide1987
Starr's 15 minutes is up. Cue the hook:
Posted on 9/13/11 at 5:28 pm to RollTide1987
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He's delusional.
And to think, Ken Starr got that way by heading up (no pun intended) a 50 million dollar investigation that led to the impeachment of the President of the Unites States for covering up the bj he had under his desk in the oval office.
No wonder he is so grandiose.
Posted on 9/13/11 at 6:03 pm to RollTide1987
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We look forward to seeing many of you Saturday when our #19 ranked football team takes on Stephen F. Austin under the lights at Floyd Casey Stadium.
doubt hardly anyone will show up to their shite pile stadium, but with $1 tickets on stub hub you never know.
Posted on 9/13/11 at 6:13 pm to GodBlessAmerica
The Baylor Grads I've talked to are embarrassed by Star's actions. He's trying hard to spin this in his favor.
Posted on 9/13/11 at 6:54 pm to GodBlessAmerica
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Clearly, our storied football rivalries and related traditions are considered by prospective and current students an important element of student life on our campus.
Yes, just what would life at Baylor be like without their 1 to 2 (on average) conference victories every year.
Imagine the grief stricken students!
OH NOZ!!!!
Posted on 9/13/11 at 6:57 pm to 1999
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We look forward to seeing many of you Saturday when our #19 ranked football team
How many weeks in this century has Baylor been ranked in the AP Top 25?
[goes to look it up...]
Holy shite.
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Sept. 6, 2011
WACO, Texas –After posting a 50-48 upset win over No. 14 TCU in its season opener, Baylor debuted at No. 20 in the latest AP Top 25 poll released Tuesday. Baylor (1-0) narrowly missed breaking into the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, receiving 117 votes – tops among those not ranked in the Top 25.
It is Baylor’s highest AP Top 25 ranking since the week of Nov. 11, 1991, when it was also ranked No. 20 and the earliest it’s ranked since Sept. 7, 1993, when it was ranked No. 24 in the nation.
Tuesday marks the second straight season Baylor is ranked in the AP Top 25. Last season, Baylor snapped its 17-year ranking drought, earning a No. 25 ranking Oct. 24, 2010, and later moved up to No. 22 the following week.
17 YEARS without being ranked at all.
This post was edited on 9/13/11 at 6:58 pm
Posted on 9/13/11 at 7:26 pm to 1999
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doubt hardly anyone will show up to their shite pile stadium, but with $1 tickets on stub hub you never know.
That probably includes tax, postage and handling.
Posted on 9/13/11 at 7:36 pm to pdxlsufan
Rant! I have openly confessed to my senile moments in recent weeks. Starr needs to do the same. The best he could hope far is one big check & a place in D-2!
With a litigation happy Pres what D-1 (D-1/1AA) conf will be interested?
Hmmmm - as lead attorney, will he net a third?
With a litigation happy Pres what D-1 (D-1/1AA) conf will be interested?
Hmmmm - as lead attorney, will he net a third?
Posted on 9/13/11 at 7:55 pm to pdxlsufan
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17 YEARS without being ranked at all.
I liked your post. It tried to like it twice but it wouldn't let me.
Posted on 9/13/11 at 9:22 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
will you join us brothers and sisters when we take on the texas university of stephan f austin saturday? we, as a christian university that stands for only the highest standards of integrity and stand for only texas universitys so we can keep texas money, earned by texas citizens in the great state of texas. i hope you will join us, brothers and sisters and the possible 15 to 20 thousand others that agree with us and tithe regularly like the good book says so we can achieve our biblical goal of keeping the evil out of staters from the blasphamous SEC from vilifying our virgin and pure sanctuary. you must know, brothers and sisters that they are after our wives and daughters and intend on casting their evil seed over our peaceful flock.
Posted on 9/13/11 at 10:03 pm to gthog61
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Yes, just what would life at Baylor be like without their 1 to 2 (on average) conference victories every year.
The sad thing is that Baylor has multiple conference wins in only 4 of their 15 seasons in the Big 12.
In 2004 they beat us in double-overtime for their only conference win. They printed t-shirts after the win. Somewhere up in my attic I still have my shirt from the 1988 Cotton Bowl (we beat Notre Dame/Tim Brown). Somewhere up in his attic, a Baylor grad still has his 2004 conference win shirt.
Baylor's Big 12 record:
1996 - 1-7
1997 - 1-7
1998 - 1-7
1999 - 0-8
2000 - 0-8
2001 - 0-8
2002 - 1-7
2003 - 1-7
2004 - 1-7
2005 - 2-6
2006 - 3-5
2007 - 0-8
2008 - 2-6
2009 - 1-7
2010 - 4-4
Posted on 9/13/11 at 10:56 pm to gthog61
Your the one who brought cocks into this, bro. You trying to tell us something?
Posted on 9/14/11 at 12:36 am to GodBlessAmerica
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Let me also make clear that the course Baylor is following in these negotiations, and the manner in which we are participating, is absolutely consistent with the high standards to which our distinct mission as a Christian university calls us.
1 Corinthians 6
Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints? 2 Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters?
I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you, not even one, who will be able to judge between his brethren? 6 But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!
7 Now therefore, it is already an utter failure for you that you go to law against one another.
Posted on 9/14/11 at 9:23 am to yurintroubl
Good luck finding any conference to accept you guys after this stunt. When the Big 12 folds next year Baylor will be begging the Sun Belt for a spot. And I thought Baylor Grads were educated and smart individuals???
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