Has Guice, Holtz and the former AD guided Tech to irrelevance?

[techman05]

I am one who couldn’t care less about playing in state schools. Not because I think we are above it, but because it does nothing for either side to garner national attention. Those games aren’t program builders. We are terrible at scheduling and it surprises me that our people haven’t scheduled games with ULL and ULM because it would take no effort. In most everything, they appear to take the easy route, except this one thing. I have no issues being in a conference with you guys if that is truly in our best interest. I don’t trust our leadership to know what it in our best interest and they will be content if we get invited to another conference by accident.

[Dawgpix]

Actually, I don't think going "Indy" is the death nail it used to be. We could probably schedule an FCS like we always do, plus BYU, UMASS, Liberty, Army, NMSU, UCONN and CUSAer's UTEP, Marshall, MTSU, WKU, ODU & FIU. That's 13 games without trying.

I just don't think so, Mikey. When it comes to MBB and BsB, we have not chance in Hades of getting any favors. Oh, and football? What bowl slots are open to independents,
Are there any indepedents in G5?

[faninmonroe]

How would our recruiting be impacted as an Independent?

I have thought about this a good deal lately. Some of our best players where here while we were independent.

An independent schedule may not be a bad thing at all….and the more I think about it, the more I like it. We would need a real tie in with the independence bowl to make it work.

Sure, it would sorta suck for the non-football sports but let’s be honest…we have not accomplished all that much in the WAC or CUSA with those programs.

Being independent in football keeps us out of a dying CUSA and a SBC that no one outside of the SBC relates to.

That said, right now, I’ll take SBC over what is left in CUSA and we should never be in a conference with UTEP again.

[shrevedawg]

So if CUSA gets down to 6 teams, can Holtz finally win it or nah?

Is UTEP still in CUSA? Asking for a friend.

[Lotsudo]

I have thought about this a good deal lately. Some of our best players where here while we were independent.

An independent schedule may not be a bad thing at all….and the more I think about it, the more I like it. We would need a real tie in with the independence bowl to make it work.

If Missy Setter is still a part of the I-Bowl committee, you might as well forget it. Besides, I thought Tech and the I-Bowl were not on good terms!

[Lotsudo]

Is UTEP still in CUSA? Asking for a friend.

Uhhhhh......Yes?

[Blue Dawg]

Never fear! Our visionary leaders have released the following statement.

Louisiana Tech University has a history of excellence in the classroom and on the field of play. We are confident that our University is positioned for future success both athletically and academically.

The success of our student-athletes and teams makes us proud, and the future holds more opportunities for continued success. Louisiana Tech has innovated and succeeded regardless of the national landscape and realignment.


Louisiana Tech is coming off its seventh straight bowl appearance, a run to the Final Four in the National Invitation Tournament, and a top 16 national seed in the NCAA Baseball Championships. We were one of just 12 programs in the country to play in the postseason in football, men's basketball, and baseball (one of only three non-Power 5 institutions).


Louisiana Tech has invested in excess of $100 million in our athletic facilities since the summer of 2013, including construction of new baseball, softball, and soccer facilities and more than $40 million in construction with the Davison Athletics Complex and Joe Aillet Stadium Press Box and Suites. In the very near future we will announce plans to begin construction on athletic facilities that will enhance our recruitment of top caliber student-athletes.


We boast famous alumni in Terry Bradshaw, Karl Malone, Willie Roaf, Teresa Weatherspoon, Fred Dean, Kim Mulkey, and Leon Barmore – the Who's Who of the most prestigious halls of fame in their respective sports. Our student-athletes have earned national championships in football and women's basketball, and we boast a nationally respected academic resume.


As we engage in discussions with our league partners and other nationally renowned universities around the country, we are confident that the future for Louisiana Tech is bright.

Well, I say statement. It doesn't actually state anything.

[Gladzilla]

Never fear! Our visionary leaders have released the following statement.



Well, I say statement. It doesn't actually state anything.

Why lie to us fans, this university isn't positioned for anything except the gutter.

[Blue Dawg]

Why lie to us fans, this university isn't positioned for anything except the gutter.

I honestly believe they are sincerely stating what they believe to be the truth.

[Tech52]

Never fear! Our visionary leaders have released the following statement.



Well, I say statement. It doesn't actually state anything.

Could be like UTEP and begin it with saying we are proud members of C-USA!

[Brad]

Never fear! Our visionary leaders have released the following statement.



Well, I say statement. It doesn't actually state anything.

You are right. It doesn’t say anything. When reading it, I felt like I was reading an “About” page on a company website.

[techman05]

Looks like they basically acknowledged that they hope our past will make us attractive since we have no one on staff presently that can sell us.

[Blue Dawg]

You are right. It doesn’t say anything. When reading it, I felt like I was reading an “About” page on a company website.

They are hoping to revitalize core engagement through the use of leveraged techniques

[Bulldog Tom]

Never fear! Our visionary leaders have released the following statement.



Well, I say statement. It doesn't actually state anything.

Yeah it just makes you think that they are aware major realignments are taking place. But have no plan.

[Blue Dawg]

Yeah it just makes you think that they are aware major realignments are taking place.

I'm not sure they are aware, haha