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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.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.
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.
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.
The question is simply whether it's better for Tech if they stay or if they go.
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.
I don't think you ever got an answer to this. Apparently it doesn't matter whether it's better for Tech. They GONE.
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.
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
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.
I can most assuredly say that this is NOT Louisiana TECH
Let's not if you are going to list both universities and states.
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.
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