FSU is Privatizing it's Athletic Dept.

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  1. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    Why? So they can hide all kinds of stuff...you know that's why they are doing it. I wonder if this is the beginning of a trend.

    https://deadspin.com/florida-state-is-privatizing-its-athletic-department-to-1835378761
     
    Terry O'Keefe, Jun 11, 2019
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    It's easy to be sleazy...
     
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  3. Gator Bill

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    Anyone know how many NCAA Athletic Departments have done this?
     
    Gator Bill, Jun 16, 2019
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  4. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    Haven't the Gators done this already?
     
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    Terry O'Keefe, Jun 16, 2019
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  5. Gator Bill

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    Yes Terry, that is why I was wondering how widespread it is.
     
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  6. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    On another board a poster said that Georgia's Ath Dept is also privatized and basically structured exactly like Florida.
     
    Terry O'Keefe, Jun 17, 2019
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  7. Gator Bill

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    UF, UCF, FSU and Gerogia, sounds like a trend developing.
     
    Gator Bill, Jun 17, 2019
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    HUSKERMAN-HUSKERFAN, Jun 17, 2019
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