re: More crazy talk about Tulane and Big 12

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There are plans that have been drawn up that would allow a stadium of 40 - 45K. It would have to be shoe-horned in, but it can be done.

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Talked to Tulane administrators about this...more like 25 to 30 K expandable by maybe another 5 K.

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We could do very well in keeping the other players in state that currently go to Miami, Boston College, Ole Miss, etc.

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Would the school finally lower academic standards for entry to match conference rivals? Unlikely.

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The fact that Tulane is spending the money on an OCS and a good coach are all I need to know that the rumors are true about the Big 12.

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Tulane already released the Playbook with said plans to spend money months ago. It had nothing to do with BCS conference dreams. It had to do with placating supporters of athletics. TU leadership has plenty of money to throw at "the problem" but no willingness to lower requirements to an even playing field.


Also, Tulane has the chance to hire a really good up-and-coming coach, at worst. It has happened there before, and I think Toledo improved the talent and recruiting in-roads in Louisiana. Find a QB with a dynamic offensive scheme, and the Green Wave can win in CUSA (or whatever division of the mega-league they are about to join).