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I would like to see Rice in the AAC
It is a top 20 prestigious academic school with a large endowment with unbelievable athletic facilities. I know the problem is Houston does not want it in the AAC and we would be duplicating a Houston market with two teams. I love the Rice baseball team and would love to see them compete against Houston,Tulane,East Carolina,Central Florida and South Florida.
04-21-2015 12:47 AM
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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
Rice really belongs in the Big 12 or Big 10. Otherwise, they may as well stay in Coosah.
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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
Hell no.
04-21-2015 01:54 AM
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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
I prefer potatoes...just saying
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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
I'm sure some measure of Tulane, Smu, Tulsa and even Navy fans would like Rice in the conference.

And it could happen. Rice is a natural replacement for UH if the Coogs ever leave for greener pastures.
04-21-2015 06:14 AM
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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
Simply put, I can't imagine Rice receiving an invitation for membership.
04-21-2015 06:37 AM
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I would like to see Tulane in the Sunbelt. 07-coffee3
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I, for one, would like to see Louisville in the AAC.04-cheers
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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
Nothing against Rice but i'd much rather have large public schools. I hope ODU would get a look if we ever want to raid the c-usa. Outside of losing members the only teams worth expansion in FB would be Army, Air Force, BYU, and possibly even looking at other MWC teams like Boise State again.
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I would like to see Rice in the AAC
I'll like to see Cincy baseball in the CAA


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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
(04-21-2015 02:04 AM)Knightsweat Wrote:  I prefer potatoes...just saying

I prefer mexican rice, but that is not to be construed as me supporting the addition of UTEP too.
04-21-2015 08:15 AM
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(04-21-2015 07:06 AM)blunderbuss Wrote:  I would like to see Tulane in the Sunbelt. 07-coffee3

See that's what happens when you invite Tulane. They want to invite all of their friends.
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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
Why? Hungry?
04-21-2015 08:35 AM
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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
No to Rice. What value do they bring to the league? To few fans and to little impact in Texas or the College Sports world. No to ODU also.
04-21-2015 08:49 AM
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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
Hell no. We have enough freaking privates as it is. Granted, you could've made an argument that at the time, Rice was a better invite than Tulane. Probably still could.
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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
Alas, the classic public vs. private debate.

Of course Tulane would love to be in a conference with Rice again - but Tulane is ONE vote.

The AAC needs wins and/or big fanbases. The reason people slated the Tulane and Tulsa additions is the same reason why people don't like the thought of Rice.

All three provide unique and special benefits. Unfortunately, they don't solve the "we need to win" issue (although that can change) nor the "we need BIG viewership" issue (this probably won't improve much since these are small universities).

All three can afford to play FBS, provide a good market, and have good to elite academic qualities. All three have a long-standing Division I tradition.

Unfortunately, all three are poor fits for the conference. In truth, they either need to be independent OR grouped with each other. These types of schools are an even WORSE fit in the other G5 leagues!

The AAC is a C-/D+ fit for Tulane and Tulsa - but with nobody else coming even close it will be important for the two programs to make do with what they have.
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This is by far the dumbest idea... My
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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
Rice can have our spot once we leave. Other than that, no thanks.
04-21-2015 09:25 AM
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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
Rice has no support. Much of the faculty would like to close sports.

They have very low attendance.

Their fans do not even contribute to a message board.

The only thing they have going for them is academics, but the AAC is a sports conference.
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RE: I would like to see Rice in the AAC
(04-21-2015 09:21 AM)oliveandblue Wrote:  Alas, the classic public vs. private debate.

Of course Tulane would love to be in a conference with Rice again - but Tulane is ONE vote.

The AAC needs wins and/or big fanbases. The reason people slated the Tulane and Tulsa additions is the same reason why people don't like the thought of Rice.

All three provide unique and special benefits. Unfortunately, they don't solve the "we need to win" issue (although that can change) nor the "we need BIG viewership" issue (this probably won't improve much since these are small universities).

All three can afford to play FBS, provide a good market, and have good to elite academic qualities. All three have a long-standing Division I tradition.

Unfortunately, all three are poor fits for the conference. In truth, they either need to be independent OR grouped with each other. These types of schools are an even WORSE fit in the other G5 leagues!

The AAC is a C-/D+ fit for Tulane and Tulsa - but with nobody else coming even close it will be important for the two programs to make do with what they have.

I don't believe that there is a private VS public debate.
04-21-2015 10:18 AM
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