Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

[Vulpes88]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

From my understanding over the next 3+ years, they aren't inviting anyone. I am hearing could be 5+ years based on some strategic financial contracts just signed.

So TSU and/or WT would have to go else where. Not happening anytime soon.

But its fun chatter never the less.

Never said it'd be soon. Always said make sure you don't move up just to move up.

[ASUPops]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Never said it'd be soon. Always said make sure you don't move up just to move up.

Who said it would be at all (other than alums)?

[Herb Street]

[gruesome]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

The AD.

[Vulpes88]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Who said it would be at all (other than alums)?

No one, but odds are the SLC will lose a couple and look to replace.

[ASUPops]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

The AD.

Provide the link.

[Techster88]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Provide the link.

[ASUPops]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Daddy War Bucks is on board also.

No "Daddy War Bucks" (Warbucks) for Tarleton. I believe their endowment is only $40 something. WT is $70+ mil and ASU is $160+ mil.....to give perspective.

Yup....LOTS of Alum talk and speculation.

Until an official statement is made that Tarelton is moving up, its just talk. Several LSC schools Alum talk/have talked about moving to D1AA. A few schools have actually put time & money into research & task forces. Most come up with the same conclusion. TOO FINANCIALLY TAXING.

Have you seen the 2018 Task Force results for Tarleton??? Dottavio created the Task Force. He's leaving. READ BETWEEN THE LINES.

[gruesome]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Pretty much this. Reisman always wanted to be a D1 basketball coach, but the only way that was going to happen is for him to take the entire University D1. Time passed him by there, but it has been vocalized at events, to alumni, and throughout the campus and student media that it is a focus. The task force, consultant group, etc. was all for D1 glory.

To your other point, Dottavio is leaving, and I believe it is in at least some part due to the D1 talk. I also believe there are underlying things that are not and will not be publicly reported (aka rumors). I've said on this board that I think some are growing tired of the D1 talk with no measurable action and desperate pleas to join the likes of the WAC just for the sole sake of being a D1 school. SLC isn't expanding anytime soon and Tarleton isn't getting that invitation until they do.

To another point, Reisman and Dottavio are not exactly best friends. There was certainly some friction between the two and I'm sure a lot of it had to do with the move to D1. It cannot be denied that the $28+ million spent on The Lonn was a major decision based on moving to D1.

[Techster88]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

No "Daddy War Bucks" (Warbucks) for Tarleton. I believe their endowment is only $40 something. WT is $70+ mil and ASU is $160+ mil.....to give perspective.

Yup....LOTS of Alum talk and speculation.

Until an official statement is made that Tarelton is moving up, its just talk. Several LSC schools Alum talk/have talked about moving to D1AA. A few schools have actually put time & money into research & task forces. Most come up with the same conclusion. TOO FINANCIALLY TAXING.

Have you seen the 2018 Task Force results for Tarleton??? Dottavio created the Task Force. He's leaving. READ BETWEEN THE LINES.

[Herb Street]

[LSCfan1]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

No one, but odds are the SLC will lose a couple and look to replace.

Who would be your guess?

[Vulpes88]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Who would be your guess?

Not going to pretend that this will be accurate. UIW, Sam Houston and Lamar in Texas. Central Arkansas, UNO outside of Texas. Again, not really accurate.

I think it's going to depend on what the Big 12 does, doubt it'll make it past 2026 with current members

[ASUPops]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Not going to pretend that this will be accurate. UIW, Sam Houston and Lamar in Texas. Central Arkansas, UNO outside of Texas. Again, not really accurate.

I think it's going to depend on what the Big 12 does, doubt it'll make it past 2026 with current members

I mean if you are talking 7-10 years down the line, then yes, strong possiblity.

[ASUPops]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Apparently I do.....I spelled it correctly. ;)

It's all subjective. I guess a $30,000 millionaire may be a Daddy Warbucks to some. *shrug*