(10-30-2019 12:05 AM)NoQuarterBrigade Wrote:  

(10-29-2019 11:44 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  

(10-29-2019 11:25 PM)panama Wrote:  

(10-29-2019 10:24 PM)NoQuarterBrigade Wrote:  

(10-19-2019 09:45 PM)Fishpro10987 Wrote:  The landscape for the contenders may change a little in 3 years but I would think BYU will be the lead horse. By then they must decide whether independence is strategically the best option for the future of their program. If they decline then the next best shining star that checks all the boxes will be invited. Not sure who that will be.

By way of second hand, another posted stated in the SMU-Temple thread that the announcers were comparing the AAC favorably to the ACC, PAC 12 and Big 12. BYU can claim they are considering a power conference if that narrative continues. AAC must continue to be in the ACCESS Bowls for the favorable comparisons to continue.

If BYU could just get over themselves for a minute, they may realize that joining the AAC is a Win-Win for all of us. But if being an Independent is that important to them, then there certainly are a few other schools I would be more than happy to see in our conference.

All of YOU...not for them...

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Four NYD bows since 2013. There is pretty decent chance the AAC lands another NYD bowl slot this year. BYU has zero NYD bowls since 2013 and and will probably have zero 6 years from now. By then, the number of NYD bowls the AAC has been in may have hit double digits. As an AAC member, my guess is BYU would be in the thick of the access bowl race most every year. I suspect that would add a lot of interest and excitement to the BYU seasons that doesnt exist today.

That said, while BYU, Army, and Air Force are all certainly brands that fit the P6 narrative-they are also seemingly uninterested (otherwise, they would have already been added--no need for a waiver). So, as I stated before--if there was a "no brainer" addition---they would have already been added. We can assume that presidents believe there arent any "no brainer P6 additions" east of the Rockies that will say yes to an AAC invite. That is why we needed a waiver. We are seeking to avoid adding a #12 that doesnt really fit. Thats npt to say there are not some teams with potential. The problem with "potential" is every single G5 can say they have "potential"----but very few will ever realize much of that potential. Taking a team on "potential" is a gamble. Better to wait and see who actually develops that potential---then, once you know who that team is---add the sure thing.

Thanks for making that point! See panama... Win-Win for all.

I'm not actually worried. We have move d past potential.

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(10-29-2019 07:43 PM)TripleA Wrote:  Why do people keep discussing options that aren't on the table any more? We are not doing unbalanced divisions and schedules with 11. Aresco has said that several times.

We are getting the temp waiver to play 11 schools division-less for 2 years, 8 game conference schedule, and then...

1. There will be a permanent rule change to allow us to continue like that, or...

2. We will add a 12th team, and go back to divisions.

Our preference is #1, and there are only those 2 options, according to the AAC.

Go #1.

But if #2 is the option, go with the recruiting. It sure worked for UCF as far as the conference. Who is not covered by the AAC with a team not with travel issues, Georgia State. Who did O'Leary recruit heavily when UCF was able to beat Baylor in the Fiesta Bowl.

Georgia State does not have the fan drawings now, but what did UCF have in the CUSA.

I really hope #1 is the answer.

(10-30-2019 03:04 AM)panama Wrote:  

(10-29-2019 11:27 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(10-29-2019 08:07 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(10-21-2019 05:14 PM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(10-19-2019 11:08 PM)panama Wrote:  Love you some App State... lol

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We are good people to love. :-)

If I was told I only had 9 years left to live if I lived in Boone but I would get 10 years if I lived in Atlanta.

I would pick Boone without hesitation.

So would I. And I lived in Atlanta for 31 years, lol.

I mean maybe for a weekend ....but I enjoy civilization and food delivery...

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Don't know your age, but when you're older you might change your mind. After retirement, I moved away to east central Alabama, between Columbus, GA and Auburn, AL.

Close enough to civilization, but I don't have to put up with Atlanta traffic, crime, higher cost of living, long lines, hassle at the airport, etc.

Gas prices here are on average about 30 cents a gallon cheaper for regular, and housing is about 20-25% less. Property taxes are WAY less.

And I'm 5 to 15 minutes away from every major box store, fast food chain, etc. And we have food delivery, lol.

And anything I want to see in Atlanta is about 90 minutes away. Best of both worlds.

But if I had to choose now between Atlanta and Boone, I would pick Boone every time. Asheville isn't that far away.