Serious Conference Realignment Discussion

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Originally Posted by sportdawg

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Sources: Marshall has informed the Sun Belt that it is joining the league.

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"Separation" is happening

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Originally Posted by sonsoffamouscoachesclub

"Separation" is happening

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Thanks for the avator mods . Love it

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Originally Posted by dawg80

Sam Houston State makes sense, and I think they have the means/potential to develop into a solid FBS school. McNeese, on the other hand...they probably still have blue tarps on some of their roofs! And even without the storm damage issues, I don't think McNeese was exactly in a good position to move up to FBS before. But, I could be wrong. I played high school football with President Daryl Burckel. I haven't bothered him with texts/emails since I assume he's busy rebuilding the school, but if this looks like a possibility, I will definitely contact him and ask.

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Almost any Texas school would have the ability to generate more money and make improvements faster than any school in the ULS system or LSU system with the exception of the mothership in Baton Rouge itself. Sadly their university endowment is probably the same or bigger than ours and I know they have more students. Plus they aren't under the crooked and archaic politics in Louisiana. All politics are crooked but Louisiana is a high hurdle to jump.

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Originally Posted by Bill Brasky

- if we don't collect our share of C-USA exit fees and put that money toward an-indoor practice facility and implement a student athletic fee, Guice and Wood need to be terminated.

Something tells me we're going to get cucked on this deal. Hope I'm wrong.

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All this but without the weak-sissy practice barn.

There's no evidence - NONE - that IPFs lead to more wins. Building a practice barn is like putting gold rims on a Cadillac or parsely on a steak. It's just for looks.

The only team that was remaining in CUSA that we joined the conference to be associated with is now joining the league we didn't want to be associated with which is populated by schools that don't want to be associated with us while CUSA adds schools we don't want to be associated with. We've really figured out this conference realignment thing after 30 years.

"Other than that Mrs.Kennedy, how was the parade?"

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Originally Posted by boxerdog

"Other than that Mrs.Kennedy, how was the parade?"

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"Aside from that other thing, did you enjoy the play, Mrs. Lincoln?"

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Originally Posted by GEAUX UL

Where do y'all practice when it storms? We used to practice in the basketball gym in our student rec center. I'm pretty sure we get better reps now that we have an IPF.

But anyway, your argument that "It's just for looks" is really funny when you consider the millions and millions of dollars even G5 schools drop on having the nice facilities. Not much of it helps win games, but it helps you win over the recruits that help you win games.

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1) We practice in the storm because it builds toughness and character.

2a) It's not difficult to get suckers to cave to peer pressure. And there's plenty of suckers among the G5s
2b) Metal barns with astroturf do not "nice facilties" make.

3) Horsefeathers. There's negligible correlation between wins and practice barns. "But the recruits like it!" is a message board talking point without sources or substance.

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Originally Posted by GEAUX UL

I don’t understand McNeese either. Their program is in shambles at the moment, but I hear they are optimistic about finding additional funding. Also, I suppose when they look at the future of the Southland, struggling as a FBS member isn’t a bad alternative and probably the best way to reconnect with the Texas WAC schools.

We really don’t need another FBS school in Louisiana.

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I know there's a lot of laughter about it today, but if McNeese moves up and becomes part of CUSA, they are going to be in the league to stay.

And when Tech gets into the AAC - and I think it's going to be more like when not if - then McNeese becomes your problem.

They're just 75 miles away from Reinhardt Drive. They're going to recruit many of the same players you recruit. And there's going to be an enormous amount of pressure for you to play them home and home in football every year.

Remember, you could be hearing this thing over and over again in the decades to come, too!!!!!!!!!

Maybe even a lot more than Tech will.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZegSJPMvAsc

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Originally Posted by GEAUX UL

Where do y'all practice when it storms? We used to practice in the basketball gym in our student rec center. I'm pretty sure we get better reps now that we have an IPF.

But anyway, your argument that "It's just for looks" is really funny when you consider the millions and millions of dollars even G5 schools drop on having nice facilities. Not much of it helps win games, but it helps you win over the recruits that help you win games.

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I am assuming when you built your football facility a few years ago, you replaced the shed that had no AC or concrete foundation.

I know the owner of the company that put it up 15 or 20 years ago (I think his name was Descant) would joke at bank board meetings to not get near it in a hurricane it was so stripped down.

What is the new facility like?

https://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...join-sun-belt/

Tech needs a ground swell of disapproval to our university leadership for their utter failure. Our university president failed us. Every western team from CUSA other than UTEP bettered themselves. We’ve taken a HUGE (maybe irreparable) step back.

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Originally Posted by Champ967

2b) Metal barns with astroturf do not "nice facilties" make.

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And that’s a fact. If you go cheap just to get one its just an eyesore. And we don’t want an eyesore (potentially) blocking the view of JAS and the TAC from Tech Drive.

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Originally Posted by The Historian

I know there's a lot of laughter about it today, but if McNeese moves up and becomes part of CUSA, they are going to be in the league to stay.

And when Tech gets into the AAC - and I think it's going to be more like when not if - then McNeese becomes your problem.

They're just 75 miles away from Reinhardt Drive. They're going to recruit many of the same players you recruit. And there's going to be an enormous amount of pressure for you to play them home and home in football every year.

Remember, you could be hearing this thing over and over again in the decades to come, too!!!!!!!!!

Maybe even a lot more than Tech will.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZegSJPMvAsc

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This actually makes sense. McNeese in FBS would be a nightmare for the Peppers.

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Originally Posted by DallasDog

Almost any Texas school would have the ability to generate more money and make improvements faster than any school in the ULS system or LSU system with the exception of the mothership in Baton Rouge itself. Sadly their university endowment is probably the same or bigger than ours and I know they have more students. Plus they aren't under the crooked and archaic politics in Louisiana. All politics are crooked but Louisiana is a high hurdle to jump.

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Sam Houston State's endowment (2020) was $116.8 million. Fall 2020 enrollment was 21,918.
Louisiana Tech's endowment (2020) was $104.5 million. Fall 2020 enrollment was 11,197.

SHS is basically in Houston. Tech is... nowhere near any major city (no, the Monroes and SBC don't count).

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Originally Posted by The Historian

And when Tech gets into the AAC - and I think it's going to be more like when not...

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Again I ask, does your dealer deliver? haha