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I see McLane Stadium at least once a year, though only from the outside.  It is a monument to their idolatry :p

Indeed. From what I have head, it was at least partly a statement that Waco was somewhere, not nowhere. In that regard, I don't think the statement was heard.

It's also true that Baylor will try to fight any sanctions through court or other means, and that would be a long and painful process.  But this isn't unique to Baylor; my contention is that Baylor doesn't wield *disproportional* influence over the NCAA.  In that sense, if the NCAA doesn't draw the line somewhere, it never will.

Well, OK, I can go with that, although "disproportional" is a bit subjective. You have undoubtedly heard the one about “The NCAA is so mad at Kentucky it will probably slap another two years probation on Cleveland State.’’ I put Baylor in the Kentucky class, not the Cleveland State class. I think the NCAA perceives Baylor a bit like Baylor wants to be perceived, as a "football power". They really aren't, but a few pretty good years have made them think they are. You are completely correct that the NCAA has to draw the line somewhere. But unless the public (fat chance) or the University Presidents (not very  probable either) step up and force it, it won't happen. Sad.

[Goose]

I see McLane Stadium at least once a year, though only from the outside.  It is a monument to their idolatry :p

Indeed. From what I have head, it was at least partly a statement that Waco was somewhere, not nowhere. In that regard, I don't think the statement was heard.

It's also true that Baylor will try to fight any sanctions through court or other means, and that would be a long and painful process.  But this isn't unique to Baylor; my contention is that Baylor doesn't wield *disproportional* influence over the NCAA.  In that sense, if the NCAA doesn't draw the line somewhere, it never will.

Well, OK, I can go with that, although "disproportional" is a bit subjective. You have undoubtedly heard the one about “The NCAA is so mad at Kentucky it will probably slap another two years probation on Cleveland State.’’ I put Baylor in the Kentucky class, not the Cleveland State class. I think the NCAA perceives Baylor a bit like Baylor wants to be perceived, as a "football power". They really aren't, but a few pretty good years have made them think they are. You are completely correct that the NCAA has to draw the line somewhere. But unless the public (fat chance) or the University Presidents (not very  probable either) step up and force it, it won't happen. Sad.