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Maroon Baboon
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Maroon Baboon

And not just oil money. Lots of billionaires out there looking to support

their respective alma maters. When I saw Mark Cuban out here through the playoffs supporting IU, it started to make sense. I didn’t even know he was an Indiana alum. He might not have any club head speed, but he has enough cash to outspend a million Alabama fans who would skip their daughter’s wedding if it interferes with a Tide kickoff time.
Posted: 01/17/2026 at 03:47 PM ET
(In response to this post by Lakeridgehokie)

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Will the SEC break away?
RandomAsianGuy • 01/16/26 07:30 PM ET
The SEC/B10 breakaway scenario (but not a Super Leage)
RandomAsianGuy • 01/17/26 12:40 PM ET
That could all be well and good, but the other
Big12 guy • 01/17/26 01:15 PM ET
I'm taking about football only breakaway.**
RandomAsianGuy • 01/17/26 06:25 PM ET
Would the NCAA let the Big 18 and SEC to play their other…
Calamitous • 01/17/26 09:20 PM ET
I believe so. On what ground can the NCAA stop such move?**
RandomAsianGuy • 01/17/26 11:40 PM ET
Seems like they could do this for basketball too…
Calamitous • 01/18/26 09:35 AM ET
Why should they share the tournament money with schools that will
Big12 guy • 01/18/26 08:42 AM ET
They are upset since they can't get away with the under the table that
Lakeridgehokie • 01/17/26 11:38 AM ET
And not just oil money. Lots of billionaires out there looking to support ◄
Maroon Baboon • 01/17/26 03:47 PM ET
SEC schools saying Conference Only Competition eventually coming, 🤔 ND.
Stech • 01/17/26 07:52 AM ET
No one ever wants to admit it, but SEC football games….
Calamitous • 01/17/26 09:36 PM ET
Go to 28/28 56, 4 divs of 7, u play own division plus another division home
Stech • 01/17/26 10:21 PM ET
This might be along the lines of what you’re thinking…
Calamitous • 01/18/26 09:16 AM ET
pasturing,, it should be all or nothing
1947Sunbowl • 01/17/26 01:19 PM ET
Empty theat. Posturing, like most such things
TerryD • 01/17/26 10:28 AM ET
Haha threat got em control of playoff Months ago, I wouldn’t underrate them
Stech • 01/17/26 11:59 AM ET
Hey look, another SEC threat? **
HouClone • 01/17/26 05:24 AM ET
Keep getting stuff too, got control of the CFP and $ less than a year ago.
Stech • 01/17/26 09:16 AM ET
Just the SEC.....
2hhoop3 • 01/16/26 07:51 PM ET
Sad, but true. I'm sure I'm not the only one who saw this as the reason
33laszlo99 • 01/17/26 02:44 PM ET
Nick's the old guy......
2hhoop3 • 01/17/26 02:55 PM ET
Yeah, not like I'd disrespect NS. I am grateful for all he gave to Bama.
33laszlo99 • 01/17/26 03:51 PM ET
He went out on......
2hhoop3 • 01/17/26 03:59 PM ET
Miami and Texas Tech are saving the p4
SpeakToDamien • 01/16/26 07:48 PM ET
Translation: schools with filthy rich alums can now legally outspend them.
Maroon Baboon • 01/17/26 06:30 AM ET
I feel everyone in the ACC and Big 12 are out to save themselves….
Calamitous • 01/16/26 09:13 PM ET