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Fiutak predicts a CFP semi-final upset
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<blockquote data-quote="westoverhillbilly" data-source="post: 3230794" data-attributes="member: 70030"><p>HFH- I always enjoy respectful and well informed opinions especially from our opponents- you seem like the kind of dude many of us would gladly share a beer with. And I do get your perspective on the blue bloods being able to buy the best. However, TCU has finished 3rd in recruiting in the B12 for several years now (for whatever that's worth) and has held up well in the nascent NIL era because TCU punches far, far above its weight with wealthy donors (oil and gas folks and other Ft Worth and Texas richfolk) who do whatever is necessary to keep TCU competitive. When the old Southwest Conference imploded after the '95 season, these TCU monied faithful stepped it up and funded the shortfall in tv revenues for 17 years until we came out of a dark hole and joined the B12. I don't see this reversing itself now. For the most part, this is all done in a very quiet manner.</p><p></p><p>Then, add in the new transfer portal and Coach Dykes experience with embracing, finding and coaching up immediate transfers, many of whom quickly tired of being stuck in a redneck outpost (College Station, Norman, Athens, Tallahassee to name just a few) or to return to be close to family. I think this recipe bodes well for TCU and plays a large role in why we're now playing for the ultimate prize.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="westoverhillbilly, post: 3230794, member: 70030"] HFH- I always enjoy respectful and well informed opinions especially from our opponents- you seem like the kind of dude many of us would gladly share a beer with. And I do get your perspective on the blue bloods being able to buy the best. However, TCU has finished 3rd in recruiting in the B12 for several years now (for whatever that's worth) and has held up well in the nascent NIL era because TCU punches far, far above its weight with wealthy donors (oil and gas folks and other Ft Worth and Texas richfolk) who do whatever is necessary to keep TCU competitive. When the old Southwest Conference imploded after the '95 season, these TCU monied faithful stepped it up and funded the shortfall in tv revenues for 17 years until we came out of a dark hole and joined the B12. I don't see this reversing itself now. For the most part, this is all done in a very quiet manner. Then, add in the new transfer portal and Coach Dykes experience with embracing, finding and coaching up immediate transfers, many of whom quickly tired of being stuck in a redneck outpost (College Station, Norman, Athens, Tallahassee to name just a few) or to return to be close to family. I think this recipe bodes well for TCU and plays a large role in why we're now playing for the ultimate prize. [/QUOTE]
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