Reckon Mt. Driskill will count for them?Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
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Reckon Mt. Driskill will count for them?Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
When that happens, I expect some reshuffling to happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Historian
The Big 12 will possibly take a member from the Mountain West (probably CSU) leaving them at 11. I'd expect them to call up Rice, SMU, Tulsa and Wichita State. That would get the MTN West to 14 members in Olympic sports and football as Hawaii and Wichita State would complement each other.
The AAC would be devastated as they probably also lost a team or two to the BIG 12 as well, most likely Memphis After defections, the league could probably look like:
Temple
Navy
ECU
Charlotte
FAU
USF
UAB
Tulane
North Texas
UTSA
I wonder how the AAC would react. Would Navy stay with the two Texas teams that are considered less prestigious? Invite Texas State? I wonder if there would be rumblings of a split and the Sun Belt east trying to form something with Temple, ECU, and Charlotte.
I also could be completely wrong and maybe SMU is the only defection to the M. West. and then Tech could take its place.
I've about decided that all this "conference reshuffling" really doesn't mount to a hill of beans for G5's anyway. No matter who you are, the TV money for G5 conferences is bad, the bowls all suck and your (or our) conference membership really doesn't matter. Even real football people don't know the difference between a CUSA that included ODU or Charlotte as members vs a new CUSA that includes Liberty and New Mexico St as members. 99 football fans out of 100 just don't know the difference, and don't care.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgonit
For the G5's, the whole conference thing is a facade. It's fake news. There's no big TV conference "payday" for the G5 schools the way there is for the P5 SEC schools, etc... So, none of this conference stuff really matters. The G5's are better off keeping the conference small (fewer mouths to feed), play the conference games for the competition and focus on better OOC scheduling for program and payday purposes. In 3 years, the football champion of the new CUSA will generate just as much respect as the the champions of the other G5 conferences.
Ooooh, that's cynical and defeatist!Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
We might make a GenX of you yet ...
Whoa! getting nasty!Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
Chris Vannini
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I asked Sun Belt commissioner Keith Gill about the potential of Marshall, Southern Miss and ODU joining for fall 2022.
He said nothing’s changed, fall 2023 at the latest.
(If it happens for 2022, it has to happen this month)
To be honest, I wish we could all just move on. Sometimes, if the roommates want to move out of the house, it's best for everybody if they just get on to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
I will say, if they stay until next year, I will remove myself from the CSNbbs CUSA board. I used to enjoy keeping up with goings on amongst our conference mates, but since October, snarky, nasty comments have replaced decent conference discussion. I won't participate in that.
Let's hope not. :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
Message boards aside, what's the downside for to them staying? It's all upside. The internet stuff is annoying, but it's just that. Doesn't outweigh what's best for Tech in the real world.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckK3
Agreed. From our perspective, there's almost no upside in us being petty and causing problems for the three but there's also no upside in letting them leave and causing scheduling problems for us.Quote:
Originally Posted by inudesu
The question is simply whether it's better for Tech if they stay or if they go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgonit
I can't think of a single reason (other than the aforementioned message board bickering) for us to not root for them to have to spend another year in CUSA. I'm still open to hearing one. Maybe they don't wear the CUSA patch on their uniforms?
If they want to host championship events, they can stay in CUSA. Simple as.Quote:
Originally Posted by inudesu
I don't think you ever got an answer to this. Apparently it doesn't matter whether it's better for Tech. They GONE.Quote:
Originally Posted by inudesu
As far as "message board bickering" -- I have learned to not discount the "message boards" too much. A LOT of those folks (and folks here too) are pretty well connected to their respective universities' athletic departments. They're hearing stuff, and they're (many times) parroting what they've heard from reliable sources without revealing them.
Yeah I always kind of thought they'd leave early.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckK3
I never expected my preferences to be a factor here. But that's all any of this was.
My issue is with all the "I just want it over with" comments (especially UTEP fans for some reason). There is no reason to want something to happen that is a worse outcome just because it might make message board chatter snippier than usual.
Mike Gundy thinks the Big 12 isn't done expanding - Footballscoop
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Mike Gundy said this to The Oklahomanon Tuesday:
“We could be at 14 very easily, five years from now, from what I’m hearing."
So, now it's time for the Internet to do what the Internet does best. Boise State was considered the last time around and figures to be a favorite to land a potential 13th Big 12 spot. What about No. 14? Memphis? SMU? What about Colorado State or Air Force? How about a school like Louisiana or Florida Atlantic? Let's get that rumor mill cranking, folks.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
I can most assuredly say that this is NOT Louisiana TECH
Let's not if you are going to list both universities and states.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lotsudo
And you could stop after Colorado State and Air Force. No team in the SBC would ever be considered for Big 12.
If Tulane shows an ounce of commitment to their athletic department, they will be included for sure.
Historically, that has been a big if.
Didn't the SWC reach out to them in the past after they left the SEC? Obviously they weren't up to snuff. They spiraled downward ever since they left the SEC and demolished Tulane Stadium. They easily could have invested more and been the GT of the Big12. They seem to be showing more initiative now.Quote:
Originally Posted by faninmonroe
So my son plans to get rich (more rich than Elon). Then he plans to give $100 billion to LaTech. Can we get to P5 on that?
Maybe then we can get concessions.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
He asked if I thought Tech would give him courtside seats and a suite if he donated that amount!Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
Sunbelt schools are gone per statement from CUSA. Anybody have details of the “resolution”?
Oh the sweet innocence of a child. Tell him once the university is renamed after him, he can sit anywhere he pleases. Heck he can even call the plays. Whatever he wants.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
Take all tournaments from them.
Pete Thamel
@PeteThamel
Sources: The three Conference USA schools departing to the Sun Belt – Marshall, ODU and Southern Miss – have finalized a separation agreement from Conference USA. The terms of the separation have been agreed upon but are not expected to be made public.
Conference USA will play with 11 members in 2022 and is expected to release a new schedule soon. The league has petitioned the NCAA to play a pair of Week 0 league games for health and safety reasons.
The Week 0 games help alleviate teams playing games too many consecutive games, which is inherent in the awkwardness of an 11-team league.
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Originally Posted by sportdawg
That is highly suspicious.
Only one is baseball in Hattiesburg, could hold that one in Ruston again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech52
Yep, I wouldn’t sign anything I can’t publishQuote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
I'd attend it in California before I'd drive over to that crap hole in Mississippi again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
I actually like Hattiesburg. Especially the Stuckey's at I-59/US 49.
Great stop off on my way to the beach.
We have stopped there since we started going to Destin in the mid 80’s. Perfect spot for a potty and a fill up. Ed’s Burger Joint is a cool spot to grab lunch on the way too.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckK3
Yep great place for a number 2
Is that “potty” or menu item:o:laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
At some point, it’s both.Quote:
Originally Posted by OLDBLUE
So was their any extra payment for leaving early?
We are too lowly to even ask that question. Not nearly elite enough to ask...just give more effing money!Quote:
Originally Posted by THEarmada
Not disclosed. But it should have been in the $2 million range each to make up for lost NCAA conference distributions for them not being in the conference next year. Any less than that would be just plain incompetence from Judy and the other C-USA higher-ups. Unfortunately, Incompetence is Judy's middle name.Quote:
Originally Posted by THEarmada
That we will not know until some enterprising reporter files a FOIA Request. That reporter will probably not be from a North Louisiana news organization.Quote:
Originally Posted by THEarmada
My guess is that Judy and the other over achievers allowed USM to take care of the CUSA baseball tournament money without question.
You don't like Hattiesburg?Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
Not really, but it's more that that. Why should we keep spending the money we've spent in the past in a community that would rather be associated with Lafayette and Monroe?Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthernMiss3613
Don't give me the crap about supporting my team. I do that. Spending money in Hattiesburg is supporting you turds.
What north Louisiana news organization? The Times and News Star are not based in north Louisiana. No local TV or radio station that airs in in north Louisiana has any incentive to actually practice traditional journalism on any topic that benefits Louisiana Tech.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
The radio guys have been quietly asking the question, but they don't dare ask our AD. They'll end up asking LB about it, but he is just a peon in this cluster.Quote:
Originally Posted by FriscoDawg
It does not need to be a reporter. Anyone can file a FOIA request in Louisiana.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
"Anyone can request public records and a purpose does not need to be stated. There are no restrictions on what can be done with the public documents once a records requester has them in hand. The custodian of the records must respond to requests within three days."
https://www.nfoic.org/louisiana-foia-laws/
There is one caveat, though. The state may try to charge you for the time spent looking for the info if you are not a member of the member of the media (unless you clearly state it is not for commercial purposes.)
Obviously our leaders who support Judy are so embarrassed about their screw ups they are just going for the same censorship their leftist brothers (sisters and what evers) demand.
They have no incentive because they are afraid what precious little access they have would be cut off.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
Zach Barnett
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A case for not burning bridges in life.
Lamar, in its first year as WAC members, will reportedly leave the conference to re-join the Southland.
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?Quote:
Originally Posted by FriscoDawg
What is C-USA getting to allow the 3 SBC defectors to leave early.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluecrew
ill ask next time i get him on...i doubt ill get an answer but ill ask
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluecrew
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."Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
The corn cob, but without the lube!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
I’m OLDBLUE, and I approve this message.Quote:
Originally Posted by DallasDog
truth!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by dallasdog
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.
Their travel is still going to be way better in the 'belt.Quote:
Originally Posted by jpw67
I can't imagine they'd be interested.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by jpw67
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by jpw67
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.