Everything but football, fine, as football is officially played on a different level.spacemonkey wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 9:29 amJust make sure we don't turn into hypocrites when the state mandates we play at Western Carolina Home and Away.
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NC Amtrak had the most riders for a month ever in March 2024. And for the year 2024 is on record to break the 2023 record which I think broke the record set in 2022.AppinVA wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 5:21 pmAnd railroads.McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 5:01 pmor funding things at a reasonable level. parks had a huge backlog of repairs. other infrastructure has needs. list is longer than i have time to type.
There is funding going towards Salisbury-Asheville Amtrak and Raleigh-Wilmington Amtrak but I wish it was indeed more money and more money being spent faster.
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I misread the posts, but decided to leave the response to pull your chain a little.McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 10:03 amNC Amtrak had the most riders for a month ever in March 2024. And for the year 2024 is on record to break the 2023 record which I think broke the record set in 2022.AppinVA wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 5:21 pmAnd railroads.McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 5:01 pmor funding things at a reasonable level. parks had a huge backlog of repairs. other infrastructure has needs. list is longer than i have time to type.
There is funding going towards Salisbury-Asheville Amtrak and Raleigh-Wilmington Amtrak but I wish it was indeed more money and more money being spent faster.
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We could have everybody ride the train to the games.AppinVA wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 10:12 amI misread the posts, but decided to leave the response to pull your chain a little.McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 10:03 amNC Amtrak had the most riders for a month ever in March 2024. And for the year 2024 is on record to break the 2023 record which I think broke the record set in 2022.AppinVA wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 5:21 pmAnd railroads.McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 5:01 pmor funding things at a reasonable level. parks had a huge backlog of repairs. other infrastructure has needs. list is longer than i have time to type.
There is funding going towards Salisbury-Asheville Amtrak and Raleigh-Wilmington Amtrak but I wish it was indeed more money and more money being spent faster.
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Nothing stopping you from writing Uncle Sam a check.
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Well College football has gotten ridiculous
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Re: NC lawmakers to force UNC, NC State to play in-state schools
Let's be real...This bill is the legislatures concession to allow NCSU and UNC to go to the SEC and BIG10.
If we see it pass without much trouble it means the moves are a done deal and we'll see it happen before SMU, Cal & Stanford are official ACC members so they can't vote against it.
This is good thing for us. North Carolinians on the whole get the games they want and the conference alignments they want.
Now if we can get an advantageous G5 playoff set up then we'll be set.
If we see it pass without much trouble it means the moves are a done deal and we'll see it happen before SMU, Cal & Stanford are official ACC members so they can't vote against it.
This is good thing for us. North Carolinians on the whole get the games they want and the conference alignments they want.
Now if we can get an advantageous G5 playoff set up then we'll be set.
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Re: NC lawmakers to force UNC, NC State to play in-state schools
After everything that's transpired in the circus we know as college football, nothing would surprise me anymore. And who knows? Something good could come of it.kornegaylw wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 1:17 pmLet's be real...This bill is the legislatures concession to allow NCSU and UNC to go to the SEC and BIG10.
If we see it pass without much trouble it means the moves are a done deal and we'll see it happen before SMU, Cal & Stanford are official ACC members so they can't vote against it.
This is good thing for us. North Carolinians on the whole get the games they want and the conference alignments they want.
Now if we can get an advantageous G5 playoff set up then we'll be set.
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Re: NC lawmakers to force UNC, NC State to play in-state schools
This is to ensure as the pace of change continues to increase that UNC and NCSU can’t quit playing other in-state teams altogether.
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Re: NC lawmakers to force UNC, NC State to play in-state schools
The bill sets aside $1 million to the Board of Governors to "inform eligible constituent institutions and members of the public about the intrastate athletic competition required" by the act. It would become effective on July 1 if passed.
Guess they are going to hire people to go door to door to tell everyone about it.
Guess they are going to hire people to go door to door to tell everyone about it.
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A stop in Hickory and chartered bus would be a great way to get to Boone but I am not sure travel times would work for connections. I do wish either the Mountaineer Bus would be adjusted on game day a bit for a greener travel option.Mjohn1988 wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 10:41 amWe could have everybody ride the train to the games.AppinVA wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 10:12 amI misread the posts, but decided to leave the response to pull your chain a little.McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 10:03 amNC Amtrak had the most riders for a month ever in March 2024. And for the year 2024 is on record to break the 2023 record which I think broke the record set in 2022.AppinVA wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 5:21 pmAnd railroads.McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 5:01 pm
or funding things at a reasonable level. parks had a huge backlog of repairs. other infrastructure has needs. list is longer than i have time to type.
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Re: NC lawmakers to force UNC, NC State to play in-state schools
If this law is not written correctly, it could be obsolete as fast as it was written. If the P2 becomes a different subsection of college football.
The league - p2
FBS - m2, g3 or g4 (Or maybe m3 and no G)
FCS
It could void the wording of the bill.
Just a thought.
The league - p2
FBS - m2, g3 or g4 (Or maybe m3 and no G)
FCS
It could void the wording of the bill.
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I think if laws like this get passed across the nation, it will just be an added catalyst to push athletics to separate from schools and be their own entity of semi-pro/minor league sports that just use the name and likeness of the schools for their teams. I still think the split from the academic side is inevitable. There are billions of dollars at stake across the nation. The money movers will do whatever it takes to keep that pot growing.
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There is a new player in this game that no one seems to be taking into consideration: the online sports gambing companies and their lobbyists. Their profits are closely connected to decisions like these, although it may not appear to be so.appdaze wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 10:33 amI think if laws like this get passed across the nation, it will just be an added catalyst to push athletics to separate from schools and be their own entity of semi-pro/minor league sports that just use the name and likeness of the schools for their teams. I still think the split from the academic side is inevitable. There are billions of dollars at stake across the nation. The money movers will do whatever it takes to keep that pot growing.
Ever wonder why USFL, XFL, etc. always struggled, but now the NFL is throwing serious resources behind the UFL to make it successful? More opportunities for betting...more opportunities for profits.
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While those are new-ish players, they don't care if NCstate is forced to play UNC Concord. Even if UNC and NCSU go their separate way, I could still see them playing once a year or two to keep the rivalry going. There have been plenty of big rivals that formed across conferences or maintained after one of them left. Betting companies aren't going to be that worried about conference movements.Bootsy wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:29 pmThere is a new player in this game that no one seems to be taking into consideration: the online sports gambing companies and their lobbyists. Their profits are closely connected to decisions like these, although it may not appear to be so.appdaze wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 10:33 amI think if laws like this get passed across the nation, it will just be an added catalyst to push athletics to separate from schools and be their own entity of semi-pro/minor league sports that just use the name and likeness of the schools for their teams. I still think the split from the academic side is inevitable. There are billions of dollars at stake across the nation. The money movers will do whatever it takes to keep that pot growing.
Ever wonder why USFL, XFL, etc. always struggled, but now the NFL is throwing serious resources behind the UFL to make it successful? More opportunities for betting...more opportunities for profits.
Different conferences but still play:
Pitt and WVU
super lopsided but GA and GA tech.
Louisville and Kentucky
Clemson and SC
Splitting soon
Stanford and Cal
OK state and Oklahoma.
Point being, the gamblers aren't going to be that invested in this particular piece of legislation as UNC having to play WCU does nothing for them. I do agree, though, that they have an effect on the college scene as a whole. I would include them in the money movers.
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I don’t think betting companies care. Sure they’ll make more $ on a nice rivalry. But there’re just counting on people to bet on something. I’m not against gambling I just can’t find anything good from it. So rather than GIVING my money to the government or pay somebody to take it I just put my money on guitars,hunting and fishing stuff. ROI is not great but I can make a lot of noise!Bootsy wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:29 pmThere is a new player in this game that no one seems to be taking into consideration: the online sports gambing companies and their lobbyists. Their profits are closely connected to decisions like these, although it may not appear to be so.appdaze wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 10:33 amI think if laws like this get passed across the nation, it will just be an added catalyst to push athletics to separate from schools and be their own entity of semi-pro/minor league sports that just use the name and likeness of the schools for their teams. I still think the split from the academic side is inevitable. There are billions of dollars at stake across the nation. The money movers will do whatever it takes to keep that pot growing.
Ever wonder why USFL, XFL, etc. always struggled, but now the NFL is throwing serious resources behind the UFL to make it successful? More opportunities for betting...more opportunities for profits.
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Greensboro paper this morning mentioned this bill is dead in committee. Sounds like Speaker Moore killed it and said it would never leave committee. (I did not bother to read the entire article.)
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From the article I quote Speaker Moore (uncheat alum): "It had the hearing it will have....I told them they could hear it in committee, but it won't come to the floor," Moore said, adding jokingly: "I mean, everyone knows Carolina is going to win all those games anyway."McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Sat Jun 08, 2024 8:37 pmGreensboro paper this morning mentioned this bill is dead in committee. Sounds like Speaker Moore killed it and said it would never leave committee. (I did not bother to read the entire article.)
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Read that today. Emailed him inquiring about it.scatman77 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 08, 2024 8:46 pmFrom the article I quote Speaker Moore (uncheat alum): "It had the hearing it will have....I told them they could hear it in committee, but it won't come to the floor," Moore said, adding jokingly: "I mean, everyone knows Carolina is going to win all those games anyway."McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Sat Jun 08, 2024 8:37 pmGreensboro paper this morning mentioned this bill is dead in committee. Sounds like Speaker Moore killed it and said it would never leave committee. (I did not bother to read the entire article.)
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Have no idea of the impact, but the next Speaker is an App grad as Moore is retiring.