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The old estate planning quote applies to the college football playoffs this year: “Fair isn’t Equal…” Great college football games this weekend and some teams were left out, notably, Florida State, which won its conference and went undefeated for the season. Amazing accomplishment no doubt. But other teams were more qualified to be there… all other teams had a much harder strength of schedule and won decisive conference championship games. Is it Fair that FSU is out? Probably not. Are they Equal? Meaning, can the current team - not “what if Jordan Travis was there?” - play with any of the 4 remaining teams? I seriously don’t think so. Neither did the committee or any odds / gambling site. Let’s see what they do against Georgia, a one loss team - who won 29 games in a row and back to back National Championships - and they are out…. If FSU can beat Georgia in the Orange bowl as 12 point underdogs then they have (or had) a great argument or maybe even get an asterisk this year. Next year, if FSU is this good, and I hope they are, they will be in the new 12 team playoff format and this debate is a non issue. But again, this year, as in most cases, fair isn’t equal!

🏝️ Establishing Trust in South Florida's Commercial Real Estate Scene: Drawing Parallels 🏝️ In the vibrant landscape of South Florida's commercial real estate, we've witnessed situations akin to the recent college football playoff controversy involving Florida State. Allow us to share an insightful analogy: 1️⃣ Decision-Making and Fairness: Just as Florida State raised questions about the fairness of the selection process, conflicts can arise in commercial real estate concerning matters such as property valuations, lease negotiations, investment choices and even commissions. Maintaining objectivity and fairness is of utmost importance. 2️⃣ Proven Performance versus Predictive Potential: In line with Florida State's emphasis on their on-field performance, the commercial real estate sector places value on a proven track record – encompassing historical rental income, occupancy rates, and property appreciation. Tangible metrics carry significant weight. 3️⃣ Preserving Credibility: Just as Florida State's Athletics Director expressed concerns about the impact on credibility, maintaining a strong reputation is critical in commercial real estate. Emphasizing transparency, data-driven decisions, and clear communication can prevent disputes and uphold trust. In the world of commercial real estate, our mission is to maintain our credibility by prioritizing fairness, objectivity, and trustworthiness. Upholding these principles helps ensure equitable outcomes and fosters trust among all parties involved. 🌐⚖️🤝💼 Let's continue building trust and achieving success in this dynamic industry! 💼🏙️ #CommercialRealEstate #TrustInBusiness #DecisionMaking https://lnkd.in/gWCCJKaQ

New Post: College football transfer portal grades: Texas, FSU get ‘A+’ but LSU finishes with ‘C+’ after window closes - https://lnkd.in/en4uK2pG Getty Images The spring college football transfer portal window has closed, and now it's time to evaluate how the game's most notable programs fared. We've already taken a look at things like winners and losers, top-10 classes and best fits. This piece is more of a grab-bag of how a selection of 12 household programs -- 12 being the operative number this year with the expanded College Football Playoff -- graded out.  There is a mathematic calculation of the 2024 Transfer Rankings at 247Sports (where Ole Miss and Texas A&M are Nos. 1 and 2). We are taking into account whether the team filled its needs, got a good bang for its NIL buck, and how it managed its roster when constructing these grades. Spring transfer portal grades Stats Sport

In this feature, we highlight past athletic department graduate assistants whose story began at Kent State. Each week we will spotlight recent grads who found success in athletics and beyond and how Kent State prepared them for their current roles! #GoFlashes⚡️

Performance outcomes require perspective. Our daily reminder in sports: 🏀 March Madness is upon us. Strong performance can define a program. In recent years, New Jersey alone has a couple examples to point to (16-seed Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2023 or 15-seed Saint Peter's University in 2022). For larger schools, the performance from basketball won’t even begin to approach football’s contribution to operating revenues. 🏀 One of the most storied programs in the nation, The University of Kansas men’s basketball took in ~$18 million in 2023. 🏈 There football team has shown improvement of late but continues to be one of the least decorated in the Power Five. Football accounted for more than $45 million in total operating revenue in that same year. Kansas is not unique among basketball powerhouses. Indiana, Kentucky and Louisville each invested close to ~2x (or more) on their men’s football program versus their respective men’s basketball team. 📈 In markets, investors are likely to see higher returns this year from their cash and fixed income allocations than they’ve seen in recent decades. That said, equities have been and continue to be the driver of long-term returns and return expectations. Everyone loves a good Cinderella story this time of year (like cash returning 5+%), but programs are invested in keeping up over the long-term in the new era of college athletics. #MarchMadness #CFB #Returns #SportsAdvisors

The concept this week. You don’t need luck; you need to do your best. As a football fan, I always look forward to the upset victories. Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals have made it increasingly difficult for smaller colleges to compete with the traditional powerhouses in the current college football landscape. Insert Northern Illinois’ upset victory over #5 Notre Dame. Notre Dame paid NIU almost 1.5 Million dollars to play them in South Bend, under the pretense that they would win big. As the number 5 ranked college football program in the country, Notre Dame was favored to win by four touchdowns against NIU. Last week, Notre Dame beat nationally ranked Texas A&M in College Station, and everyone believed that the Fighting Irish were on their way to the College Football Playoffs. Not so fast, my friends (Lee Corso Voice). NIU’s starters were primarily juniors and seniors who had been in the program for a long time. They know exactly what’s required; they have 10k+ hours in the program. After NIU beat ND, the post-game reporter asked the NIU head coach, Thomas Hammond, what he shared with the team to inspire them to win. Hammond responded, “I told my team we didn’t need luck; we just needed our best.” Don’t bet on luck this week if you don’t have to. Trust and believe in your best. Believing and obsessing about improving your best helps you avoid being outcome-oriented, keeps you present, and helps you progress towards that ‘big opportunity’. Look at this post-game interview! I love College Football for this reason. #MusaMonday #MondayMotivation

Major college football programs spare no expense when it comes to facility upgrades and enhancements, but the arms race's positive effects on recruiting slowed down in recent years. With more elite-level prospects preferring NIL conversations over where they spend most of their training sessions, athletic departments are forced to re-evaluate priorities in a new era. That doesn't mean significant enhancement to football-only facilities have stopped, however. Many of the nation's top programs in the College Football Playoff race have locker rooms, training areas, and indoor practice fields that rival their NFL brethren, many at a cost of $100 million-plus. Here are the Top 30 according to Brad Crawford writing for 247Sports: https://lnkd.in/gX2zycCv #collegefootball #football #stadiums