[It’s not that Florida State University] needs to protect its image with the national media. Because let’s face it, that ship has sailed.
No, Florida State needs to protect its image with its own fans.
First part of this is certainly true. FSU can kiss any thought of rehabilitating its national image goodbye. It’s been disgusting for too long.
Second part I’m not sure is true. I’m going to go ahead and predict that at this late date, given the loyalty of its fan base, there’s actually nothing FSU football can do that will alienate these people. Nothing.
Assume that at some point one of their players kills rather than simply mutilates a woman. I’m going to predict this would have no impact on ticket sales.