Blazer85
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conference realignment
UAB would definitely be on a short list to join the AAC if several from the AAC join the Big XII. Can't say anything with this administration is a slam dunk, but if there are as many as 3-4 that leave the AAC, then UAB will be among those invited to the AAC.
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RE: conference realignment
(07-26-2016 12:34 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote: Don't think that is true. That said Mackin is gone and the foundation would lead the charge hand in hand with the city.
That would make me feel better if Mackin was the one responsible for anything
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RE: conference realignment
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4thDownBlazer
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RE: conference realignment
CUSA needs to stay at 12 and keep more money once this happens. I think AAC scoops southern miss and GA STATE
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BeliefBlazer
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RE: conference realignment
About .089% chance of AAC taking Georgia State.
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rook360
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RE: conference realignment
(07-28-2016 11:52 PM)UAB Band Dad Wrote: http://www.cbssports.com/college-footbal...16-season/
"The most commonly mentioned expansion schools include BYU, Houston, Cincinnati, Memphis, UConn, UCF, Colorado State, South Florida and Boise State."
If they take Memphis, Houston, and U Conn what's the upside of going to AAC. Besides jockeying to go to the ACC or bigger conference.
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RE: conference realignment
(07-29-2016 08:44 AM)BeliefBlazer Wrote: About .089% chance of AAC taking Georgia State.
So you're saying there's a chance
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07-29-2016 10:19 AM |
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RE: conference realignment
Word is that if Big 12 takes Cincy, Houston, and Memphis, UConn may look to move their basketball back to the Big East and try to find another conference for football. But the question is, "Who would take UConn without thir basketball?...
So, in these low-probability scenarios CUSA loses 6 teams:
Big 12 takes BYU, Cincy, Houston, Memphis
UConn leaves AAC
AAC takes SMiss, ODU, Marshall, & ?
MWC takes Rice and UTEP
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Big 12 takes BYU, Cincy, Houston, Colorado State
UConn leaves AAC
AAC takes SMiss, ODU, Marshall
MWC takes Rice, UTSA, and UTEP
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07-29-2016 10:25 AM |
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BlazintheATL
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RE: conference realignment
I believe UAB is behind ODU, Marshall, USM, and possibly Charlotte and GSU on the AACs list should they expand. If Marshall and USM leave for the AAC and UTEP and Rice leave for the MWC then every original CUSA team and every CUSA version 2.0 team will have left CUSA for an improved conference with the exception of UAB.
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07-29-2016 01:14 PM |
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BeliefBlazer
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RE: conference realignment
(07-29-2016 01:14 PM)BlazintheATL Wrote: I believe UAB is behind ODU, Marshall, USM, and possibly Charlotte and GSU on the AACs list should they expand. If Marshall and USM leave for the AAC and UTEP and Rice leave for the MWC then every original CUSA team and every CUSA version 2.0 team will have left CUSA for an improved conference with the exception of UAB.
A not completely unlikely scenario.
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RE: conference realignment
(07-29-2016 01:14 PM)BlazintheATL Wrote: I believe UAB is behind ODU, Marshall, USM, and possibly Charlotte and GSU on the AACs list should they expand. If Marshall and USM leave for the AAC and UTEP and Rice leave for the MWC then every original CUSA team and every CUSA version 2.0 team will have left CUSA for an improved conference with the exception of UAB.
In terms of favorites for AAC additions, I believe UAB to be at least the equal of USM, Marshall, ODU and any in the Sunbelt except GA State (which has the Atlanta location in its favor). Charlotte has its financial center support going for it (as its new pro teams illustrate). Tulane and Rice are in great locations, but being relatively small private schools works against them in the modern sports market thinking.
When the Big 12 expands, I expect at least one of the AAC's Florida schools to be taken (USF or UCF), BYU (if it wishes), Houston or Colorado State, Cinncy or Memphis to be added. The locations of the ones left out will influence the AACs selection of replacements.
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Blazer85
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Outside of more interference and meddling from Watts and the BOT, there's no way in my mind UAB isn't considered before ODU, Charlotte, and USM. Maybe Marshall could get a look before us, but outside of that I don't see it.
And again, this is assuming that should we get called that we actually return the call or express interest.
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07-29-2016 04:11 PM |
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RE: conference realignment
(07-29-2016 08:30 AM)4thDownBlazer Wrote: CUSA needs to stay at 12 and keep more money once this happens. I think AAC scoops southern miss and GA STATE
Southern Miss has a like 20 million budget.
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07-29-2016 04:21 PM |
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panama
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RE: conference realignment
(07-29-2016 09:42 AM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote: GSU will be in CUSA
(07-29-2016 08:44 AM)BeliefBlazer Wrote: About .089% chance of AAC taking Georgia State.
If we end up in CUSA Cobb is likely looking for a job. Fans are aware that with the merger and Turner Field the stars are aligned for us to go to the AAC. We have a 50k seat stadium that exists today.
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07-29-2016 04:24 PM |
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WesternBlazer
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RE: conference realignment
(07-29-2016 04:11 PM)Blazer85 Wrote: Outside of more interference and meddling from Watts and the BOT, there's no way in my mind UAB isn't considered before ODU, Charlotte, and USM. Maybe Marshall could get a look before us, but outside of that I don't see it.
And again, this is assuming that should we get called that we actually return the call or express interest.
Unless the AAC thinks of UAB, as many do, as a glorified startup with questionable fan support and a less than enthusiatic administration that takes its marching orders from outside influences potentially making it more difficult for whatever conference UAB is in. It would help a great deal if the new downtown stadium was announced with firm funding next week...
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RE: conference realignment
According to AAC Commish "some" AAC school will be leaving. When I hear some, I think of at least 3. If 3 teams leave and Memphis/Cincy are in that group then UAB will have a very good chance. Because as much as this will be a football move, there is not a great deal of difference between UAB and the others... If it was about the quality of current team, then USM would have gotten in over Tulane last time. it's about market and investment. When you add the Birmingham is a football market and we have an $40 million investment and a BJCC Authority who can vouch that a stadium will be here by the '19 season. It make UAB just as attractive as Tulane was when they were invited. Plus the recent academic rankings. Will we get the nod? I don't know, but with Hatton leading the charge you best believe that we will have as good a shot as anyone.
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RE: conference realignment
I hope you're right. I have the utmost confidence in our foundation, but just as much lack of confidence in our administration.
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07-29-2016 08:49 PM |
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RE: conference realignment
+1, will the admin undermine/stall long enough for us to get left behind once more?
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07-29-2016 09:38 PM |
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Blazer85
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Does anyone know if the foundation is actually doing anything to promote us and position us should teams leave the AAC?
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