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Debt is one thing, it can be managed, brand value is different

FSU Branding value is over the top. So the assessed value versus debt can be resolved. (toungue in cheek) Bottomline, this is Florida, athletic governance depends on each state. And no floridian really cares if they win national championships Folks on the outside. ,. siimply not our affairs.. or should be.
Posted: 02/06/2026 at 09:16 AM ET
(In response to this post by HokieAl)

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FSU became a debt king
RandomAsianGuy 02/03/26 06:10 PM ET
FSU is still the biggest brand in the ACC. They will be fine
HokieAl 02/04/26 09:06 PM ET
Debt is one thing, it can be managed, brand value is different
1947Sunbowl 02/06/26 09:16 AM ET
FSU will be fine for sure. But I don’t know if they will get an invite. **
RandomAsianGuy 02/05/26 12:08 PM ET
You don't think the Big Ten would want to add FSU given all their snowbird
VTHokie2000 02/05/26 01:28 PM ET
I don't. I could see Miami ahead of FSU. **
reestuart 02/06/26 10:39 AM ET
Given that Northwestern and USC are the only private schools currently in
VTHokie2000 02/06/26 01:15 PM ET
My thinking is the draw on TV is likely a wash. If you're talking trying
reestuart 02/06/26 01:18 PM ET
I don't disagree that the TV ratings are probably a wash. Likewise, I
VTHokie2000 02/06/26 01:34 PM ET
Aside from JAX, the other cities are as close to Miami as Tallahassee.
reestuart 02/06/26 02:24 PM ET
Right now, I agree with you that it would be a lot easier to get tickets in
VTHokie2000 02/06/26 02:34 PM ET
As I said, it’s an open race and FSU has a chance. But they’re behind Miami**
RandomAsianGuy 02/05/26 11:14 PM ET
I'm not sure anyone is necessarily ahead in that race though. Given the
VTHokie2000 02/06/26 01:23 PM ET
No they are not. Butts in seats and viewership matters. FSU better for both**
HokieAl 02/06/26 10:17 AM ET
Lots of schools run up construction debt
TerryD 02/04/26 01:21 PM ET
Colorado State and SDSU are meeting their stadium
Big12 guy 02/04/26 01:36 PM ET
Amortized Bonds for infrastructure
lord4bid 02/04/26 01:04 PM ET
True,.......
2hhoop3 02/04/26 01:21 PM ET
Of course
lord4bid 02/04/26 02:31 PM ET
Don't think that kind of debt can be considered a good thing
SpeakToDamien 02/04/26 01:19 PM ET
71% of the university's institutional debt.**
reestuart 02/04/26 08:44 AM ET
Major stadium renovation just completed - less cheap seats,
PadrosWindup 02/03/26 08:26 PM ET
I know it’s trendy to renovate but FSU's stadium capacity has been reduced
RandomAsianGuy 02/04/26 01:13 PM ET
From FSU site
lord4bid 02/04/26 04:28 PM ET
Can I purchase club level or suite seating at Lane? It's
Big12 guy 02/04/26 01:23 PM ET
Exactly how I feel about going to games. After going to a few NFL games
reestuart 02/06/26 02:28 PM ET
Most importantly, 21st century toilets
PadrosWindup 02/04/26 01:56 PM ET
As an elder football guy
lord4bid 02/05/26 10:25 AM ET
I've got a 3-5 year window before my wife
Big12 guy 02/05/26 11:31 AM ET
Qlso costs for legal fees**
1947Sunbowl 02/03/26 09:11 PM ET