(08-13-2018 11:25 PM)JHS55 Wrote:  A&m doesn’t owe Houston anything, why would they?
A&m has blocked Houston at the state capital across the board, latest was the UH med school, glad to report that part of that project is now proceeding, Houston owns the capital right now, and just ask how tech feels about A&m blocking their vet school in Amarillo
Remember A&m and Texas still have the PUF to your self’s, for now

JHS, you are correct, A&M doesn't owe a thing to UH or Texas Tech. That said, A&M has done everything in their power to prevent Texas Tech from building a Vet School. You also need to remember that Brazos County, home of Texas A&M, was one of the few Texas counties who voted down the NRUF funding for emerging Universities (Tech, UH, Tx State, UNT etc) in the state of Texas. So yes they don't owe us anything but will do everything in their power to hold us back and then laugh when they use academics as a reason to keep us out of the SEC/P5.

For the record, Tech didn't oppose A&M when they wanted a new law school.
http://www.lubbockonline.com/local-news/...vet-school

Here is some back and forth between Tech and A&M's John Sharp debating the need for a new Vet School in west Texas.

http://www.kcbd.com/story/38545982/texas...john-sharp

https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/09/...s-funding/

Tech itself doesn't have to oppose anything. That's what it's alumni in the legislature are for.

But if it makes you feel better to pretend you're innocent then sure, go ahead.

Oh and a reminder: In just 5 years of existence, A&M law is already ranked higher that Tech Law

(08-14-2018 01:04 AM)Huskypride Wrote:  while ut is at it then should honor the H&H they scheduled with us ten years ago...

You'll have to get in line. They owe us a game at the Liberty Bowl from 2005...

(08-14-2018 08:22 AM)10thMountain Wrote:  Tech itself doesn't have to oppose anything. That's what it's alumni in the legislature are for.

But if it makes you feel better to pretend you're innocent then sure, go ahead.

Oh and a reminder: In just 5 years of existence, A&M law is already ranked higher that Tech Law

http://www.lubbockonline.com/local-news/...vet-school

Quote:Hance said Tech, which has had a law school since the 1960s, never battled A&M on its law school. Tech never fought the University of North Texas and the University of Texas of getting medical schools in the Rio Grande Valley and Austin.

“Usually there’s been a gentlemen’s agreement not to oppose an opponent’s progress,” Hance said. “I think this is the Aggies just not wanting to share.”

Congrats on the law school ranking. It appears the PUF $$'s have helped A&M once again. It looks like A&M law students need to work on the bar passage rate.

https://abovethelaw.com/2017/11/which-te...m-results/

Quote:Below is the official first time passage rate for each of the Texas law schools:
Baylor 92.92
Texas 91.6
Texas Tech 87.12
Houston 86.14
SMU 84.95
Texas A&M 83.45
St. Mary’s 73.89
STCL Houston 66.32
TSU 63.64
North Texas 59.32

University of Texas does top the list for repeat takers:

Texas 77.27
Baylor 66.67
Houston 66.67
STCL Houston 59.21
St. Mary’s 58.82
Texas A&M 53.12
SMU 50
Texas Tech 47.06
TSU 41.54
North Texas N/A

Houston to saltwater fishing... about 20 mins from my house while speeding!
College Station to saltwater fishing... about 1hr and 15 mins
Nuff said...

(08-14-2018 09:04 AM)JHS55 Wrote:  Houston to saltwater fishing... about 20 mins from my house while speeding!
College Station to saltwater fishing... about 1hr and 15 mins
Nuff said...

Both have me beat. I'm stuck up in Dallas for work but would love to be closer to some good red fishing!

I'm just glad that we get to start back kicking their joke never been to a Final 4 basketball program's ass on the court again.

(08-14-2018 09:36 AM)10thMountain Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 09:04 AM)JHS55 Wrote:  Houston to saltwater fishing... about 20 mins from my house while speeding!
College Station to saltwater fishing... about 1hr and 15 mins
Nuff said...

Both have me beat. I'm stuck up in Dallas for work but would love to be closer to some good red fishing!

Closest saltwater to Dallas is Galveston, long way but I see Dallas people here frequently fishing

(08-14-2018 09:48 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  I'm just glad that we get to start back kicking their joke never been to a Final 4 basketball program's ass on the court again.

That’s right memtiger... get’ em, that sec powerhouse is skeeered of Memphis
It is crazy that the vols recruit so well and accomplish squat, kinda like Texas too

(08-14-2018 07:45 AM)P5PACSEC Wrote:  

(08-13-2018 11:25 PM)JHS55 Wrote:  A&m doesn’t owe Houston anything, why would they?
A&m has blocked Houston at the state capital across the board, latest was the UH med school, glad to report that part of that project is now proceeding, Houston owns the capital right now, and just ask how tech feels about A&m blocking their vet school in Amarillo
Remember A&m and Texas still have the PUF to your self’s, for now

JHS, you are correct, A&M doesn't owe a thing to UH or Texas Tech. That said, A&M has done everything in their power to prevent Texas Tech from building a Vet School. You also need to remember that Brazos County, home of Texas A&M, was one of the few Texas counties who voted down the NRUF funding for emerging Universities (Tech, UH, Tx State, UNT etc) in the state of Texas. So yes they don't owe us anything but will do everything in their power to hold us back and then laugh when they use academics as a reason to keep us out of the SEC/P5.

For the record, Tech didn't oppose A&M when they wanted a new law school.
http://www.lubbockonline.com/local-news/...vet-school

Here is some back and forth between Tech and A&M's John Sharp debating the need for a new Vet School in west Texas.

http://www.kcbd.com/story/38545982/texas...john-sharp

https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/09/...s-funding/

UT-Dallas has become the third qualifier for the NRUF. Ahead of Texas State and UNT.

(08-14-2018 09:55 AM)JHS55 Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 09:36 AM)10thMountain Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 09:04 AM)JHS55 Wrote:  Houston to saltwater fishing... about 20 mins from my house while speeding!
College Station to saltwater fishing... about 1hr and 15 mins
Nuff said...

Both have me beat. I'm stuck up in Dallas for work but would love to be closer to some good red fishing!

Closest saltwater to Dallas is Galveston, long way but I see Dallas people here frequently fishing

I usually go to Rockport, was there not long before the hurricane hit. Really sad to see how badly that town got hit as it's always been my favorite spot

(08-14-2018 10:00 AM)loki_the_bubba Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 07:45 AM)P5PACSEC Wrote:  

(08-13-2018 11:25 PM)JHS55 Wrote:  A&m doesn’t owe Houston anything, why would they?
A&m has blocked Houston at the state capital across the board, latest was the UH med school, glad to report that part of that project is now proceeding, Houston owns the capital right now, and just ask how tech feels about A&m blocking their vet school in Amarillo
Remember A&m and Texas still have the PUF to your self’s, for now

JHS, you are correct, A&M doesn't owe a thing to UH or Texas Tech. That said, A&M has done everything in their power to prevent Texas Tech from building a Vet School. You also need to remember that Brazos County, home of Texas A&M, was one of the few Texas counties who voted down the NRUF funding for emerging Universities (Tech, UH, Tx State, UNT etc) in the state of Texas. So yes they don't owe us anything but will do everything in their power to hold us back and then laugh when they use academics as a reason to keep us out of the SEC/P5.

For the record, Tech didn't oppose A&M when they wanted a new law school.
http://www.lubbockonline.com/local-news/...vet-school

Here is some back and forth between Tech and A&M's John Sharp debating the need for a new Vet School in west Texas.

http://www.kcbd.com/story/38545982/texas...john-sharp

https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/09/...s-funding/

UT-Dallas has become the third qualifier for the NRUF. Ahead of Texas State and UNT.

UT-Dallas is in the middle of heavy constructions of building new buildings for classrooms, new parking lots, a facelift and new athletics facilities, new courses and so forth. No wonder they are looking at joining D2 with all the news stuff being built on campus.

(08-14-2018 10:02 AM)10thMountain Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 09:55 AM)JHS55 Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 09:36 AM)10thMountain Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 09:04 AM)JHS55 Wrote:  Houston to saltwater fishing... about 20 mins from my house while speeding!
College Station to saltwater fishing... about 1hr and 15 mins
Nuff said...

Both have me beat. I'm stuck up in Dallas for work but would love to be closer to some good red fishing!

Closest saltwater to Dallas is Galveston, long way but I see Dallas people here frequently fishing

I usually go to Rockport, was there not long before the hurricane hit. Really sad to see how badly that town got hit as it's always been my favorite spot

I spent half my life in rockport and port A, haven’t been there sense the hurricane, sad indeed

(08-14-2018 09:59 AM)JHS55 Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 09:48 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  I'm just glad that we get to start back kicking their joke never been to a Final 4 basketball program's ass on the court again.

That’s right memtiger... get’ em, that sec powerhouse is skeeered of Memphis
It is crazy that the vols recruit so well and accomplish squat, kinda like Texas too

They're about the 8th best team in the SEC. Maybe.

10 years ago, Tennessee/Memphis had a 1vs2 game scheduled in late February which was pretty bizarre.

(08-14-2018 10:13 AM)DavidSt Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 10:00 AM)loki_the_bubba Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 07:45 AM)P5PACSEC Wrote:  

(08-13-2018 11:25 PM)JHS55 Wrote:  A&m doesn’t owe Houston anything, why would they?
A&m has blocked Houston at the state capital across the board, latest was the UH med school, glad to report that part of that project is now proceeding, Houston owns the capital right now, and just ask how tech feels about A&m blocking their vet school in Amarillo
Remember A&m and Texas still have the PUF to your self’s, for now

JHS, you are correct, A&M doesn't owe a thing to UH or Texas Tech. That said, A&M has done everything in their power to prevent Texas Tech from building a Vet School. You also need to remember that Brazos County, home of Texas A&M, was one of the few Texas counties who voted down the NRUF funding for emerging Universities (Tech, UH, Tx State, UNT etc) in the state of Texas. So yes they don't owe us anything but will do everything in their power to hold us back and then laugh when they use academics as a reason to keep us out of the SEC/P5.

For the record, Tech didn't oppose A&M when they wanted a new law school.
http://www.lubbockonline.com/local-news/...vet-school

Here is some back and forth between Tech and A&M's John Sharp debating the need for a new Vet School in west Texas.

http://www.kcbd.com/story/38545982/texas...john-sharp

https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/09/...s-funding/

UT-Dallas has become the third qualifier for the NRUF. Ahead of Texas State and UNT.

UT-Dallas is in the middle of heavy constructions of building new buildings for classrooms, new parking lots, a facelift and new athletics facilities, new courses and so forth. No wonder they are looking at joining D2 with all the news stuff being built on campus.

As a UT-Dallas grad, all I can say is the Comets are fine where they’re at in Div III. Academically, UTD is a research powerhouse, I would put it as the #3 public school in the state, it’s right in the middle of all the growth in DFW. Not bad for a school that’s about 50 years old. The problem with UTD is that even with all that on campus housing, it’s still a commuter school and it has a large student group (South Asians) that is apathetic to college athletics. The three FBS schools in DFW struggle with fan support, UTD would fare even worse.

(08-14-2018 02:08 PM)UTEPDallas Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 10:13 AM)DavidSt Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 10:00 AM)loki_the_bubba Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 07:45 AM)P5PACSEC Wrote:  

(08-13-2018 11:25 PM)JHS55 Wrote:  A&m doesn’t owe Houston anything, why would they?
A&m has blocked Houston at the state capital across the board, latest was the UH med school, glad to report that part of that project is now proceeding, Houston owns the capital right now, and just ask how tech feels about A&m blocking their vet school in Amarillo
Remember A&m and Texas still have the PUF to your self’s, for now

JHS, you are correct, A&M doesn't owe a thing to UH or Texas Tech. That said, A&M has done everything in their power to prevent Texas Tech from building a Vet School. You also need to remember that Brazos County, home of Texas A&M, was one of the few Texas counties who voted down the NRUF funding for emerging Universities (Tech, UH, Tx State, UNT etc) in the state of Texas. So yes they don't owe us anything but will do everything in their power to hold us back and then laugh when they use academics as a reason to keep us out of the SEC/P5.

For the record, Tech didn't oppose A&M when they wanted a new law school.
http://www.lubbockonline.com/local-news/...vet-school

Here is some back and forth between Tech and A&M's John Sharp debating the need for a new Vet School in west Texas.

http://www.kcbd.com/story/38545982/texas...john-sharp

https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/09/...s-funding/

UT-Dallas has become the third qualifier for the NRUF. Ahead of Texas State and UNT.

UT-Dallas is in the middle of heavy constructions of building new buildings for classrooms, new parking lots, a facelift and new athletics facilities, new courses and so forth. No wonder they are looking at joining D2 with all the news stuff being built on campus.

As a UT-Dallas grad, all I can say is the Comets are fine where they’re at in Div III. Academically, UTD is a research powerhouse, I would put it as the #3 public school in the state, it’s right in the middle of all the growth in DFW. Not bad for a school that’s about 50 years old. The problem with UTD is that even with all that on campus housing, it’s still a commuter school and it has a large student group (South Asians) that is apathetic to college athletics. The three FBS schools in DFW struggle with fan support, UTD would fare even worse.

UTD is looking to follow UTT into D2. They are looking at the Lone Star Conference. They would make like the 21st school in that conference. That would be a lot of savings on travel for all sports.

Lone Star Conference:
Angelo State
UAFS
Rogers State
Cameron
Eastern New Mexico
Midwestern State
Tarleton State
Commerce
Kingsville
Texas Women's
UTPB
West Texas A&M
Western new Mexico
Dallas Baptist
Lubbock Christian
Oklahoma Christian
St. Edwards
St. Mary's
Texas A&M International
UTT
UTD?

Plus East Texas Baptist could also be looking at moving up.

Yes, UTD also came out saying they would be looking at a possible D2 move.

(08-14-2018 03:33 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 02:08 PM)UTEPDallas Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 10:13 AM)DavidSt Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 10:00 AM)loki_the_bubba Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 07:45 AM)P5PACSEC Wrote:  JHS, you are correct, A&M doesn't owe a thing to UH or Texas Tech. That said, A&M has done everything in their power to prevent Texas Tech from building a Vet School. You also need to remember that Brazos County, home of Texas A&M, was one of the few Texas counties who voted down the NRUF funding for emerging Universities (Tech, UH, Tx State, UNT etc) in the state of Texas. So yes they don't owe us anything but will do everything in their power to hold us back and then laugh when they use academics as a reason to keep us out of the SEC/P5.

For the record, Tech didn't oppose A&M when they wanted a new law school.
http://www.lubbockonline.com/local-news/...vet-school

Here is some back and forth between Tech and A&M's John Sharp debating the need for a new Vet School in west Texas.

http://www.kcbd.com/story/38545982/texas...john-sharp

https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/09/...s-funding/

UT-Dallas has become the third qualifier for the NRUF. Ahead of Texas State and UNT.

UT-Dallas is in the middle of heavy constructions of building new buildings for classrooms, new parking lots, a facelift and new athletics facilities, new courses and so forth. No wonder they are looking at joining D2 with all the news stuff being built on campus.

As a UT-Dallas grad, all I can say is the Comets are fine where they’re at in Div III. Academically, UTD is a research powerhouse, I would put it as the #3 public school in the state, it’s right in the middle of all the growth in DFW. Not bad for a school that’s about 50 years old. The problem with UTD is that even with all that on campus housing, it’s still a commuter school and it has a large student group (South Asians) that is apathetic to college athletics. The three FBS schools in DFW struggle with fan support, UTD would fare even worse.

UTD is looking to follow UTT into D2. They are looking at the Lone Star Conference. They would make like the 21st school in that conference. That would be a lot of savings on travel for all sports.

Lone Star Conference:
Angelo State
UAFS
Rogers State
Cameron
Eastern New Mexico
Midwestern State
Tarleton State
Commerce
Kingsville
Texas Women's
UTPB
West Texas A&M
Western new Mexico
Dallas Baptist
Lubbock Christian
Oklahoma Christian
St. Edwards
St. Mary's
Texas A&M International
UTT
UTD?

Plus East Texas Baptist could also be looking at moving up.

Yes, UTD also came out saying they would be looking at a possible D2 move.

If they’re looking to move up to Div II, that’s fine. Basketball and baseball could use the “upgrade”. However, moving to Div II to start football would be a big mistake on their part. The support is not there for such an investment. Ironically, the other school where I got another undergrad degree, Northeastern University, dropped football almost a decade ago. Rival Boston University did it in the early 2000s. The fan support wasn’t there. Even Boston College struggles with fan support and they play in the ACC. If anything, we need less football programs not more.

(08-14-2018 09:59 AM)JHS55 Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 09:48 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  I'm just glad that we get to start back kicking their joke never been to a Final 4 basketball program's ass on the court again.

That’s right memtiger... get’ em, that sec powerhouse is skeeered of Memphis
It is crazy that the vols recruit so well and accomplish squat, kinda like Texas too

Why would Tennessee be scared of Memphis when they play bluebood Kentucky every year and can schedule a Kansas or North Carolina type of program for a H&H if they choose to?

(08-14-2018 04:06 PM)UTEPDallas Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 03:33 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 02:08 PM)UTEPDallas Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 10:13 AM)DavidSt Wrote:  

(08-14-2018 10:00 AM)loki_the_bubba Wrote:  UT-Dallas has become the third qualifier for the NRUF. Ahead of Texas State and UNT.

UT-Dallas is in the middle of heavy constructions of building new buildings for classrooms, new parking lots, a facelift and new athletics facilities, new courses and so forth. No wonder they are looking at joining D2 with all the news stuff being built on campus.

As a UT-Dallas grad, all I can say is the Comets are fine where they’re at in Div III. Academically, UTD is a research powerhouse, I would put it as the #3 public school in the state, it’s right in the middle of all the growth in DFW. Not bad for a school that’s about 50 years old. The problem with UTD is that even with all that on campus housing, it’s still a commuter school and it has a large student group (South Asians) that is apathetic to college athletics. The three FBS schools in DFW struggle with fan support, UTD would fare even worse.

UTD is looking to follow UTT into D2. They are looking at the Lone Star Conference. They would make like the 21st school in that conference. That would be a lot of savings on travel for all sports.

Lone Star Conference:
Angelo State
UAFS
Rogers State
Cameron
Eastern New Mexico
Midwestern State
Tarleton State
Commerce
Kingsville
Texas Women's
UTPB
West Texas A&M
Western new Mexico
Dallas Baptist
Lubbock Christian
Oklahoma Christian
St. Edwards
St. Mary's
Texas A&M International
UTT
UTD?

Plus East Texas Baptist could also be looking at moving up.

Yes, UTD also came out saying they would be looking at a possible D2 move.

If they’re looking to move up to Div II, that’s fine. Basketball and baseball could use the “upgrade”. However, moving to Div II to start football would be a big mistake on their part. The support is not there for such an investment. Ironically, the other school where I got another undergrad degree, Northeastern University, dropped football almost a decade ago. Rival Boston University did it in the early 2000s. The fan support wasn’t there. Even Boston College struggles with fan support and they play in the ACC. If anything, we need less football programs not more.

Lone star Conference is not all football schools. They added all those none football schools to make them that big.