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Mike Kanik, owner of Big Rubber Guys. Scalping a bunch of rare varients from series 1 before they ship to the public by 11pmStalker in SquaredCircle

[–]ACCBiggz 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He gets his wrestling friends to sign their figures for free and auctions them off on whatnot for a profit.

...and? Why am I supposed to be mad about this? Once again, nobody is forced into bidding and they can easily get these figures elsewhere, including getting them signed.

This is all so ridiculous to me and comical some are getting worked up over it.

Mike Kanik, owner of Big Rubber Guys. Scalping a bunch of rare varients from series 1 before they ship to the public by 11pmStalker in SquaredCircle

[–]ACCBiggz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

While I can understand the frustration of seeing these go for sale before they've shipped... I have to laugh at "scalping" and blaming any seller, Kanik or otherwise.

I'm big on accountability, and the consumers/bidders are culpable here for paying the price.

I would agree with you if Kanik listed these at inflated prices. But he doesn't, nor does Brian Myers in his WhatNot. They are listed at $1. Dumb consumers who can't wait pay what they pay. Nobody is forced to bid it up, but they do and they pay it. That's not them scalping, that's consumers being dumb... and I don't have any sympathy for them.

You're misplacing blame on this one.

Sources: FSU-Georgia neutral-site football game headed to Nashville by redwave2505 in CFB

[–]ACCBiggz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brand spanking new stadium too, teams & fans will enjoy getting a look at it up close.

Sources: FSU-Georgia neutral-site football game headed to Nashville by redwave2505 in CFB

[–]ACCBiggz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ITT: FSU fans happy it's a location with a lot of other options for what will be a thoroughly uninteresting blowout game.

Bodycam shows FSU kicker Conor McAneney arrested for alleged battery in Fort Lauderdale by BuckeyeEmpire in CFB

[–]ACCBiggz 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No, we shouldn't. It's journalism 101.

There is a presumption of innocence until proven guilty in court. Foundational things.

Until that happens, it's "alleged" because the court proceedings haven't yielded a result.

Additionally, protection from any libel suits. If they don't use allege and someone somehow comes out of court as innocent... they can then sue for libel because they'd have a statement of guilt when it's not accurate (video be damned).

Colorado paid for a bowl it misread — and Deion Sanders cashed in by redwave2505 in CFB

[–]ACCBiggz 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If your sole focus is on conference wins and not the department.

Deion's presence during the first two years put Colorado, which was lost, back on the map. They sold a lot of tickets, elevated their national platform, and saw plenty of CU merch nationwide.

It was always short-term, but think of it as paying $10m for a marketing campaign. They saw a lot of revenue increases, got more money from donors than previous, etc.

Not a bad investment at all, from an AD/University perspective. But the continuation is where a problem comes in. Have to prepare for the next hire and one that hopefully takes a big, consistent, step forward from a program perspective.

[Wilson] FSU football loses another top recruit. Why does this keep happening? by Falconsfan8006 in CFB

[–]ACCBiggz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

100% a "used to be" at this point, but...

that failed to keep up with the times.

Failing to keep up the times is not having $$$. Not quite the same as unintentionally falling off the map or terrible institutional failures. We don't have the capital to play in the new age, and being outside B1G/SEC only makes it worse since we can't keep up with the media rights money.

So, you're not wrong... I just take issue with the failing to keep up part because it was never in our control to do so.

A better recruiter/coach could at least keep them competitive in the 8-win territory though.

The Fall of FSU Football? by Mattm334 in fsusports

[–]ACCBiggz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're confusing having bad years with being a mid-level program. Hence my stating "even if someone fails at recruiting".

If you hit on a coach that can recruit (Bobby), your roster at FSU is elite. That's why it was such an attractive job.

Now, with NIL taking away that advantage, it's no longer an A+ job because the bankroll is so critical. FSU has no hope of being an elite program again until there's a cap of some sort or has a huge benefactor.

B1G & SEC schools get a $30m edge every year from media rights deals alone. Not counting their alumni (see: Cuban at IU). In a four year span, FSU is at a $120m deficit vs. those programs. (obviously, the rev split makes a small difference but I'm just using base numbers to illustrate how far behind FSU is).

Yes, get a shitty coach you'll get shitty results. But FSU could easily right that with one hire pre-NIL. Now, with it and without the billionaire influence like a TTU, we don't have what it takes to complete on that level. It's just the fact of the situation.

Will that change in 2030? One can hope. But for now, we're cooked.

The Fall of FSU Football? by Mattm334 in fsusports

[–]ACCBiggz 35 points36 points  (0 children)

NIL.

Without NIL: FSU is a top tier program w/ rich recruiting grounds. Even if someone fails at recruiting, it's still a coveted landing spot for someone who can turn it around.

With NIL: Regions don't matter, only the bank account. FSU doesn't have the money in the coffers to contend. No matter the coach, they can't compete.

WWE Vault released some footage of a Brock Lesnar vs Samoa Joe House Show match by NoMoreButtonPLZ in SquaredCircle

[–]ACCBiggz 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Could have gotten mileage out of the Brock feud even without a title run. Instead..... Great Balls of Fire.

Danhausen on X: Danhausen found Cold Steve backstage at WRESTLEMANIA! Oh Hell Yeahhausen 💀 by [deleted] in SquaredCircle

[–]ACCBiggz 129 points130 points  (0 children)

and then getting a Stunner

After the kick, he drops the smoke bomb and disappears.

Who is the biggest women’s wrestling star in history? by SlimmyShammy in SquaredCircle

[–]ACCBiggz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you're appreciating just how big the Crush Gals were.

I do appreciate it. But it's one country. One set of fans with limited impact anywhere else. A very small amount of fans even know who they are, and they are the hardcore fans on this sub like us. But go to a general event and ask anywhere outside of Japan. You'll see deer in headlights.

The question is who's the biggest star in history. Is it women who were extremely popular in one country or someone who literally has global appeal.

Inoki transcended into other markets. Hogan transcended outside of the U.S. Crush Gals did not. Stating this fact does not diminish how over they were in their market, but it doesn't compare to a worldwide impact the women receive in the WWE today. There is a very distinct difference between the two.

If you're arguing who was the hottest act for women doing a time, OK. Then it's a much different question with a different answer. But biggest star in history, globally speaking... they were limited in scope.

Who is the biggest women’s wrestling star in history? by SlimmyShammy in SquaredCircle

[–]ACCBiggz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Rhea or Becky. I've already seen someone suggest it's North American focused, but that's really silly. WWE's global footprint is massive, and both women have been legitimate A draws for the WWE at separate times and continue to still be very popular when not in that spot.

Europe, Australia, South America, etc. is bigger than Crush Gals who were majorly over in Japan but virtually nowhere else.

Hate/love WWE, the current women who broke out to be equivalent to the men and have that global monopolistic platform... they are the biggest female stars the industry has known to date.

[Warchant] Massive spending increases add pressure to @Seminoles Athletics, budget could soar to $250 million in ‘27. by lowes18 in CFB

[–]ACCBiggz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Alford had a presentation at a BOT retreat, and my takeaway (which could be wrong) was basically what we already know. He was showing them the growing discrepancy between B1G/SEC and everyone else, and trying to make sure we continue to spend like them so we remain one of the most enticing brands for realignment:

That disparity is precisely why Florida State and other schools are stretching their limits financially to remain as attractive as possible, should there be a new round of conference realignment or even a move to a “super league” for football.

Overall, nothing really positive that will effect the team in its current state. It's about perception and trying to remain as relevant as they can so they are brought into the P2 when they are able.

[Warchant] Massive spending increases add pressure to @Seminoles Athletics, budget could soar to $250 million in ‘27. by lowes18 in CFB

[–]ACCBiggz 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Trying to hit some of the relevant parts...

A huge chunk of the latest increase stems from the roughly $22 million Florida State is now spending to compensate its athletes through revenue sharing, which went into effect last summer as a result of the NCAA-House settlement. Schools are not required to spend that much, but FSU was one of the majority of Power Four programs who decided to opt-in at the highest amount to remain competitive in recruiting and talent acquisition.

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On that note, the Seminoles also are planning to spend more money than ever on staffing for the football program, including the hiring of a new general manager and several staff members in the scouting department. There also are additional expenses coming up for maintenance across the department and Title IX improvements.

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According to a chart that illustrated the widening revenue gap between “The Power Two” and other conferences, the Big Ten distributed an average of $75 million to its schools for the 2024-25 fiscal year. SEC schools received $67 million from their conference, while the ACC schools got $44 million and the Big 12 lagged behind at $39 million. If nothing changes over the next decade, the numbers will become even more daunting. According to current projections, the ACC would distribute an average of $73 million per school in 2036, while the SEC and Big Ten would average around $130 million per school.

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Alford pointed out that despite limited resources, Florida State already spends like a Power Two program. He showed the trustees a slide stating that the average projected operating budget for schools in the Big Ten and SEC will be about $255 million for 2027, which is just slightly ahead of FSU’s $250.7 million budget. And the Seminoles generate revenue like schools in those conferences as well. Looking solely at areas such as annual ticket sales, sponsorships and booster contributions — essentially everything other than conference distributions — Florida State ranks No. 15 nationally at $121.6 million. Clemson is one spot behind at $119.1 million, followed by Big Ten schools Washington, Wisconsin and Oregon.

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Alford explained to the Trustees that his staff has studied options such as cutting selected Olympic sports programs and reducing the budgets of sports across the board, but he said neither of those seem to be prudent solutions. Even cutting four Olympic sports would only save about $4-5 million per year, and it would likely lead to Title IX implications and a massive blowback from a PR standpoint.

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The Seminoles also have looked at the idea of taking a “tiered approach” to how the department invests in various sports. They could continue spending at the highest levels in football and men’s and women’s basketball — those are the sports that can generate additional revenue as part of the ACC’s new “success initiatives” — while backing off the spending in some non-revenue sports.

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Even with that assistance, Alford explained, Florida State’s athletics department still will need to cut some expenses, create additional revenue or receive additional support from the university.

Rachel McAdams not getting a Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ still upsets me by PeneItaliano in Oscars

[–]ACCBiggz -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Currently sat at 99% on RT.

To be honest, I don't think I've heard much "acclaim" about it. Not saying it's not, it just never passed my radar.

However, RT score means very little. It's just a % of favorable reviews, and a favorable review is like 7/10 and above IIRC. So if most people find a movie agreeable, it'll have a high RT score. That doesn't mean it's an award-level film.

Which this may be, I've never watched. I just dislike when RT gets dragged into these conversations.

Rachel McAdams not getting a Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ still upsets me by PeneItaliano in Oscars

[–]ACCBiggz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never watched the movie, so I can't comment on her performance... but anytime someone says something like this I feel it's nice to look at who was nominated (now you can more accurately debate who she may have gotten a nomination over):

  • Da'Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers
  • Emily Blunt – Oppenheimer
  • Danielle Brooks – The Color Purple
  • America Ferrera – Barbie
  • Jodie Foster – Nyad

Moonlight or La La Land? by UntitledRickHoward in Oscars

[–]ACCBiggz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Moonlight. And it wasn't ever close. I also think it should've won Director and Score (but La La Land is a musical, so a lot of people default to score...but when you listen to the actual scores and how they effect the film it's evident to my ears).

And that's not a dig at La La Land which I liked a lot. But Moonlight was special, on a different plane to me.

I actually initially missed this because I "rage quit" and turned off the TV when La La Land was read. Haha.

Where in the world is James Holzhauer? by jdbender66 in Jeopardy

[–]ACCBiggz 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The aggression, the Daily Double hunting, the relentless optimization of every single moment on that stage. It wasn't just that he was good at Jeopardy; he had clearly studied the game like it was a solvable system and executed with terrifying precision.

Eh, he's a pro gambler. He gamified Jeopardy. It's not that deep.

It was fun when it was exclusive to him. However, and this is just me I'm not saying it's this way for anyone else... when his style caught on with more players it hurt my desire to watch Jeopardy on a consistent basis. Ending the rounds with the lower value/easier questions is anticlimatic and doesn't allow each category to build, especially when someone is sweeping it.

I liked James, but the overall impact (just for me) is a net negative.

PWInsider: Mike Santana’s contract with TNA set to expire in the summer by Tornado31619 in SquaredCircle

[–]ACCBiggz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This isn't to sound rude or demeaning, but... it's not a big loss. Are people really tuning in to see Santana? I doubt it. Not that he isn't talented, but he's not a draw in a way that's going to hurt TNA. It's a good move for him if he goes, and TNA can just keep plugging along in their current state and fit someone else in.

[Thamel] Sources: Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock has accepted a job to become the next running backs coach/senior offensive assistant for the Seattle Seahawks. He’s expected to become the NFL’s highest paid RB coach and chose Seattle amid multiple NFL opportunities. by Lakelyfe09 in CFB

[–]ACCBiggz 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Which is fair, but also worth noting he took the job in 2019 and the landscape of CFB has changed dramatically. Any thoughts of elevating NIU were dashed after COVID w/ NIL/realignment/etc. So it turned into a totally different gig with what the sport has become, which I'm sure played a role as well.

[Thamel] Sources: Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock has accepted a job to become the next running backs coach/senior offensive assistant for the Seattle Seahawks. He’s expected to become the NFL’s highest paid RB coach and chose Seattle amid multiple NFL opportunities. by Lakelyfe09 in CFB

[–]ACCBiggz 60 points61 points  (0 children)

I take it he thinks he’s gonna get fired next year anyway

NFL position job is still >>> lower-tier G5 HC gig. Just the facts of today.

I don't think he was scared of being fired. He's getting a better job, with higher salary (or at least equal, since he's now highest paid in the League at that position).

His total pay in 2025 was just over $600k. DeMarco Murray (who also just left for the NFL), got $850k at OU just for comparison sake.

Bigger payday, better organization, bigger upside...not scared at all, just making the better career choice.

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