Serious Conference Realignment Discussion

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Originally Posted by bluecrew

So ill be honest im not on the board near as much as i used to be nor have i read this entire thread. so fill in the blanks. But first im no journalist..never have been never will be.. But what wont we ask Wood? Ive asked him about realignment on the air? What am i missing what do yall want asked?

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What is C-USA getting to allow the 3 SBC defectors to leave early.

ill ask next time i get him on...i doubt ill get an answer but ill ask

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Originally Posted by bluecrew

ill ask next time i get him on...i doubt ill get an answer but ill ask

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I’d also ask if he supports the baseball tourney being held at a school that’ll leave the conference within 2 months after the tournament. I’m sure you’ll get a political answer but maybe you’ll pick up on something subtle.

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Originally Posted by sportdawg

What is C-USA getting to allow the 3 SBC defectors to leave early.

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Wood doesn't have an answer for that. Nobody does. A couple of weeks ago at a one-on-one lunch I asked Wood point blank, "why hasn't Judy MacLeod been fired"?? He said he doesn't know, that that's up to the President. My response was, "ya know, if I was in your shoes, I'd be asking for it. Otherwise, we can all keep being nice about things like this until Tech ends up in the Southland Conference or something. If there was ever a school that needs PROACTIVE change, it's LA Tech."

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Originally Posted by sportdawg

What is C-USA getting to allow the 3 SBC defectors to leave early.

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The corn cob, but without the lube!!!

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Originally Posted by DallasDog

The corn cob, but without the lube!!!

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Originally Posted by dallasdog

the corn cob, but without the lube!!!

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truth!!!!!

Has anyone thought about the possibility of luring Texas State and/ or Arkansas State from the Belt? Surely this has occurred to someone in the league office? With the heavy eastern lean of the new SBC these schools have to understand they have a better long term fit in CUSA, right? I know it's not likely at all, but to me this is a better option than either SFA or Tarleton and really effectively bridges the gap between our western and eastern schools, especially ASU with whom we have a long history.

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Originally Posted by jpw67

Has anyone thought about the possibility of luring Texas State and/ or Arkansas State from the Belt? Surely this has occurred to someone in the league office? With the heavy eastern lean of the new SBC these schools have to understand they have a better long term fit in CUSA, right? I know it's not likely all, but to me this is a better option than either SFA or Tarleton and really effectively bridges the gap between our western and eastern schools, especially ASU with whom we have a long history.

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Their travel is still going to be way better in the 'belt.

I can't imagine they'd be interested.

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Originally Posted by jpw67

Has anyone thought about the possibility of luring Texas State and/ or Arkansas State from the Belt? Surely this has occurred to someone in the league office? With the heavy eastern lean of the new SBC these schools have to understand they have a better long term fit in CUSA, right? I know it's not likely all, but to me this is a better option than either SFA or Tarleton and really effectively bridges the gap between our western and eastern schools, especially ASU with whom we have a long history.

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The DBU add means someone within the league is being proactive in this area. And I don't think it's Judy or anyone in the league office. It's likely certain presidents and ADs.

So it would surprise me if they're not at least talking to Texas State and Arkansas State.

The TV deal that will be announced a year from now and the push by the eastern Belt schools to mold the league in their footprint will likely drive the decision.

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Originally Posted by jpw67

Has anyone thought about the possibility of luring Texas State and/ or Arkansas State from the Belt? Surely this has occurred to someone in the league office? With the heavy eastern lean of the new SBC these schools have to understand they have a better long term fit in CUSA, right? I know it's not likely all, but to me this is a better option than either SFA or Tarleton and really effectively bridges the gap between our western and eastern schools, especially ASU with whom we have a long history.

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The DBU add means someone within the league is being proactive in this area. And I don't think it's Judy or anyone in the league office. It's likely certain presidents and ADs.

So it would surprise me if they're not at least talking to Texas State and Arkansas State.

The TV deal that will be announced a year from now and the push by the eastern Belt schools to mold the league in their footprint will likely drive the decision.