(09-14-2021 11:13 AM)Cyniclone Wrote:  

(09-13-2021 05:16 PM)FriscoDawg Wrote:  

(09-13-2021 12:34 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:  

(09-13-2021 01:01 AM)FriscoDawg Wrote:  Any AAC expansion article that lists Louisiana-Monroe on a candidate list isn't worth reading.

Not that it matters that much but on the AAC board a few have stated that this guy generally has legitimate sources and that he also is prone to having some typos. Specifically, they said they thought he meant to say ULL instead of Louisiana-Monroe.

Point stands either with outright typos or bad editing. Any article on expansion can't get the school names wrong.

Any factual error on the main subject of an article used to earn an automatic fail for that project in any journalism class. Guess standards have been dumbed down.

Speaking as a former reporter and current copy editor, even the best of the best have brain farts. I've caught what would have been major errors from accomplished, talented reporters because human error is human error, no matter the human. I've also made those errors and I was never half the reporter they were, so who the hell am I to judge?

Especially in today's journalism world where you're fighting a large and diverse pool of reporters who either don't have the copy editor/line editor support safety net they had 20 years ago or are one-man shows that have no net at all, these things will happen. Rushing to get the story out, you transpose "Lafayette" and "Monroe". Back in the day, the chances were great that someone would have caught that. Now, factchecking is more and more likely to be a crowdsourced endeavor.

Of course, if ULM *does* join the AAC, then the 2021 Pulitzer prize for conference realignment and gardening journalism will be sewn up.

Easy to make mistakes, but it's also easy to have someone you trust proof read your copy. I owned a Graphic Design Firm for 15 years. Just me, no one else, but I always had someone to proof read my copy. Hell, your laptop will even read it back to you for free.

Another what if opinion article from last month. Don't think I've seen this one posted before that is focused just on bball. WKU is the only CUSA team mentioned here.

Quote:With Texas and Oklahoma firing off the opening salvo of this round of realignment, becoming the 15th and 16th members of the Southeastern Conference, the topic of the times has been superconferences. Is the SEC one? Should other leagues expand into superconference territory as a reaction?

So, what would happen if the best mid-major college basketball programs in the country decided to say, “Avengers Assemble!” and build the best basketball league they possibly could?

Quote:Western Kentucky- The Hilltoppers are one of those teams that never seems to suck. They’re already a historical power boasting 23 NCAA Tournament appearances and an incredible 33 conference tournament titles. But, like so many other teams in this pod, their real strength is consistency. It’s been over 20 years since the Hilltoppers have won less than 15 games.

the whole article.
https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/...onference/

(09-15-2021 12:07 PM)topper1296 Wrote:  Another what if opinion article from last month. Don't think I've seen this one posted before that is focused just on bball. WKU is the only CUSA team mentioned here.

Quote:With Texas and Oklahoma firing off the opening salvo of this round of realignment, becoming the 15th and 16th members of the Southeastern Conference, the topic of the times has been superconferences. Is the SEC one? Should other leagues expand into superconference territory as a reaction?

So, what would happen if the best mid-major college basketball programs in the country decided to say, “Avengers Assemble!” and build the best basketball league they possibly could?

Quote:Western Kentucky- The Hilltoppers are one of those teams that never seems to suck. They’re already a historical power boasting 23 NCAA Tournament appearances and an incredible 33 conference tournament titles. But, like so many other teams in this pod, their real strength is consistency. It’s been over 20 years since the Hilltoppers have won less than 15 games.

the whole article.
https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/...onference/

Its nice to be mentioned, but that is a pure fantasy piece. Basketball is just a footnote in realignment.

(09-15-2021 12:21 PM)freshtop Wrote:  

(09-15-2021 12:07 PM)topper1296 Wrote:  Another what if opinion article from last month. Don't think I've seen this one posted before that is focused just on bball. WKU is the only CUSA team mentioned here.

Quote:With Texas and Oklahoma firing off the opening salvo of this round of realignment, becoming the 15th and 16th members of the Southeastern Conference, the topic of the times has been superconferences. Is the SEC one? Should other leagues expand into superconference territory as a reaction?

So, what would happen if the best mid-major college basketball programs in the country decided to say, “Avengers Assemble!” and build the best basketball league they possibly could?

Quote:Western Kentucky- The Hilltoppers are one of those teams that never seems to suck. They’re already a historical power boasting 23 NCAA Tournament appearances and an incredible 33 conference tournament titles. But, like so many other teams in this pod, their real strength is consistency. It’s been over 20 years since the Hilltoppers have won less than 15 games.

the whole article.
https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/...onference/

Its nice to be mentioned, but that is a pure fantasy piece. Basketball is just a footnote in realignment.

Agreed it's a fantasy article. No reasonable person would every expect this to happen, but yes....nice to be mentioned. Below is how the article actual starts that I didn't include in the quote above.

Quote:NCAA realignment has made its triumphant return with the notion of a superconference in mind!

The best part of this joyous occasion is always the wild speculation. Said speculation can range from the possible to the “what are they smoking,” but it is always entertaining. Let’s enjoy some of that now, shall we?

https://www.cbssports.com/college-footba...alignment/

TL/DR

AAC's 1st choice is to raid MWC and take Air Force, Boise St, SDSU, Colorado St, and UAB from CUSA

If the MWC teams won't move UTSA and FAU are plan B.

"In reaction to the Big 12's recent raid of Cincinnati, Houston and UCF, the AAC has focused on recruiting a group of schools that includes Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State and UAB, sources tell CBS Sports. UAB, a member of Conference USA, is the only non-Mountain West team on that short list."

"For now, if the AAC can't get its top choices listed above, there is an additional group of 10-12 teams that would be considered, sources said. Among those teams under consideration are FAU and UTSA of Conference USA. Both are seen by some AAC officials as having the potential to becoming the new UCF -- emerging programs in a large, football-mad markets that could make a national splash under the right conditions."

(09-16-2021 01:49 PM)BirdsUp210 Wrote:  https://www.cbssports.com/college-footba...alignment/

TL/DR

AAC's 1st choice is to raid MWC and take Air Force, Boise St, SDSU, Colorado St, and UAB from CUSA

If the MWC teams won't move UTSA and FAU are plan B.

"In reaction to the Big 12's recent raid of Cincinnati, Houston and UCF, the AAC has focused on recruiting a group of schools that includes Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State and UAB, sources tell CBS Sports. UAB, a member of Conference USA, is the only non-Mountain West team on that short list."

"For now, if the AAC can't get its top choices listed above, there is an additional group of 10-12 teams that would be considered, sources said. Among those teams under consideration are FAU and UTSA of Conference USA. Both are seen by some AAC officials as having the potential to becoming the new UCF -- emerging programs in a large, football-mad markets that could make a national splash under the right conditions."

Plan A is the MWC teams, Plan B is UAB, Plan C is a smattering of teams with the writers highlighted examples being UTSA and FAU

(09-16-2021 02:08 PM)Blue_Trombone Wrote:  

(09-16-2021 01:49 PM)BirdsUp210 Wrote:  https://www.cbssports.com/college-footba...alignment/

TL/DR

AAC's 1st choice is to raid MWC and take Air Force, Boise St, SDSU, Colorado St, and UAB from CUSA

If the MWC teams won't move UTSA and FAU are plan B.

"In reaction to the Big 12's recent raid of Cincinnati, Houston and UCF, the AAC has focused on recruiting a group of schools that includes Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State and UAB, sources tell CBS Sports. UAB, a member of Conference USA, is the only non-Mountain West team on that short list."

"For now, if the AAC can't get its top choices listed above, there is an additional group of 10-12 teams that would be considered, sources said. Among those teams under consideration are FAU and UTSA of Conference USA. Both are seen by some AAC officials as having the potential to becoming the new UCF -- emerging programs in a large, football-mad markets that could make a national splash under the right conditions."

Plan A is the MWC teams, Plan B is UAB, Plan C is a smattering of teams with the writers highlighted examples being UTSA and FAU

East of the Mississippi they are going for "potential" and "markets"
What will ECU, USF and Temple think if they bring in a bunch of MW schools?

There is no reason any MWC school would join the AAC.

Not academics, not eyeballs, not quality on the field, not revenue, not prospects for a future Pac 12 expansion.

AAC can leak whatever they want to the press. They said they were going to poach the Big 12 and now they say the MWC. No.

(09-16-2021 03:03 PM)ODU2017 Wrote:  There is no reason any MWC school would join the AAC.

Not academics, not eyeballs, not quality on the field, not revenue, not prospects for a future Pac 12 expansion.

AAC can leak whatever they want to the press. They said they were going to poach the Big 12 and now they say the MWC. No.

What if ESPN is wanting to use the AAC as a funnel into the B12. Put the best MW and AAC together and see who is worthy to move up in a couple of years.

(09-16-2021 02:08 PM)Blue_Trombone Wrote:  

(09-16-2021 01:49 PM)BirdsUp210 Wrote:  https://www.cbssports.com/college-footba...alignment/

TL/DR

AAC's 1st choice is to raid MWC and take Air Force, Boise St, SDSU, Colorado St, and UAB from CUSA

If the MWC teams won't move UTSA and FAU are plan B.

"In reaction to the Big 12's recent raid of Cincinnati, Houston and UCF, the AAC has focused on recruiting a group of schools that includes Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State and UAB, sources tell CBS Sports. UAB, a member of Conference USA, is the only non-Mountain West team on that short list."

"For now, if the AAC can't get its top choices listed above, there is an additional group of 10-12 teams that would be considered, sources said. Among those teams under consideration are FAU and UTSA of Conference USA. Both are seen by some AAC officials as having the potential to becoming the new UCF -- emerging programs in a large, football-mad markets that could make a national splash under the right conditions."

Plan A is the MWC teams, Plan B is UAB, Plan C is a smattering of teams with the writers highlighted examples being UTSA and FAU

Except the article says "Boise State and UAB have been discussed most prominently among the five expansion candidates."

If that's true, my interpretation is Plan A =UAB + 3 Mtn West Teams. Plan B=UAB, UTSA, FAU, and one more.

(09-16-2021 02:43 PM)GreenBison Wrote:  

(09-16-2021 02:08 PM)Blue_Trombone Wrote:  

(09-16-2021 01:49 PM)BirdsUp210 Wrote:  https://www.cbssports.com/college-footba...alignment/

TL/DR

AAC's 1st choice is to raid MWC and take Air Force, Boise St, SDSU, Colorado St, and UAB from CUSA

If the MWC teams won't move UTSA and FAU are plan B.

"In reaction to the Big 12's recent raid of Cincinnati, Houston and UCF, the AAC has focused on recruiting a group of schools that includes Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State and UAB, sources tell CBS Sports. UAB, a member of Conference USA, is the only non-Mountain West team on that short list."

"For now, if the AAC can't get its top choices listed above, there is an additional group of 10-12 teams that would be considered, sources said. Among those teams under consideration are FAU and UTSA of Conference USA. Both are seen by some AAC officials as having the potential to becoming the new UCF -- emerging programs in a large, football-mad markets that could make a national splash under the right conditions."

Plan A is the MWC teams, Plan B is UAB, Plan C is a smattering of teams with the writers highlighted examples being UTSA and FAU

East of the Mississippi they are going for "potential" and "markets"
What will ECU, USF and Temple think if they bring in a bunch of MW schools?

Especially Temple! UAB is something of a bridge between USF and ECU. My first question wwas "who has been party to the discussion?" I think a move west by the AAC might invite a serious discussion of a new eastern conference. If the MWC loses 3 schools I can gueess who their expansion candidates will be. In the end I do not think schools will leave the MWC for the AAC. It looks to be a lateral move at best.

(09-09-2021 10:59 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  Watch for a flight from ADS to HTS then on to RSN this weekend.

The flight never happened. Please stop reporting fake news.

(09-17-2021 07:39 AM)Techfan01 Wrote:  

(09-09-2021 10:59 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  Watch for a flight from ADS to HTS then on to RSN this weekend.

The flight never happened. Please stop reporting fake news.

First post by a person who just joined the CSN board as a "Techfan01" -- with the sole purpose of busting a bona fide Tech fan over a random post.

I smell a rat. Probably a nutria...if you're getting my drift.

(09-17-2021 08:09 AM)chuckk3 Wrote:  

(09-17-2021 07:39 AM)Techfan01 Wrote:  

(09-09-2021 10:59 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  Watch for a flight from ADS to HTS then on to RSN this weekend.

The flight never happened. Please stop reporting fake news.

First post by a person who just joined the CSN board as a "Techfan01" -- with the sole purpose of busting a bona fide Tech fan over a random post.

I smell a rat. Probably a nutria...if you're getting my drift.

I am a diehard Tech fan. I hate ULL. His post caught some steam with Tech fans (I joined because of his posting) and it never happened, and no follow up post from him about it.

(09-16-2021 03:07 PM)hooverblazer Wrote:  

(09-16-2021 02:08 PM)Blue_Trombone Wrote:  

(09-16-2021 01:49 PM)BirdsUp210 Wrote:  https://www.cbssports.com/college-footba...alignment/

TL/DR

AAC's 1st choice is to raid MWC and take Air Force, Boise St, SDSU, Colorado St, and UAB from CUSA

If the MWC teams won't move UTSA and FAU are plan B.

"In reaction to the Big 12's recent raid of Cincinnati, Houston and UCF, the AAC has focused on recruiting a group of schools that includes Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State and UAB, sources tell CBS Sports. UAB, a member of Conference USA, is the only non-Mountain West team on that short list."

"For now, if the AAC can't get its top choices listed above, there is an additional group of 10-12 teams that would be considered, sources said. Among those teams under consideration are FAU and UTSA of Conference USA. Both are seen by some AAC officials as having the potential to becoming the new UCF -- emerging programs in a large, football-mad markets that could make a national splash under the right conditions."

Plan A is the MWC teams, Plan B is UAB, Plan C is a smattering of teams with the writers highlighted examples being UTSA and FAU

Except the article says "Boise State and UAB have been discussed most prominently among the five expansion candidates."

If that's true, my interpretation is Plan A =UAB + 3 Mtn West Teams. Plan B=UAB, UTSA, FAU, and one more.

There are 12 schools on their list, and these are the ones that are known. After the Mountain West schools and UAB everyone else isn't in any real order:

Boise
San Diego State
Air Force
CSU-Fort Collins
UAB
Army
Texas-San Antonio
Florida Atlantic
North Texas

CBS Sports also reported that North Texas and Tulsa will be the Top 2 targets by the Mountain West, if that conference loses anyone.

Edit: Whoops. I meant around 17 schools. 12 in addition to the 4 MWC schools and UAB.

I can't see MWC teams going anywhere.

I’d be shocked to see any MWC teams leave. If Boise didn’t go when it was good, why would
They go now? If I were Tulsa or SMU, I’d be looking to go to the MWC, not vice versa.

https://twitter.com/nikgazcs/status/1439997176751529990

Quote:Sources: Boise State and San Diego State are no longer in the AAC discussion. Reports are the conference wants to target UTSA.

(09-20-2021 06:10 PM)topper1296 Wrote:  https://twitter.com/nikgazcs/status/1439997176751529990

Quote:Sources: Boise State and San Diego State are no longer in the AAC discussion. Reports are the conference wants to target UTSA.

By looking at the guys twitter handle; I can tell you with 100% confidence he has no idea what he's talking about and has no real inside sources.

Anyone that has "GenZ'er, he/him" in their twitter handle should not be taken seriously, at all.

(09-20-2021 06:10 PM)topper1296 Wrote:  https://twitter.com/nikgazcs/status/1439997176751529990

Quote:Sources: Boise State and San Diego State are no longer in the AAC discussion. Reports are the conference wants to target UTSA.

Why would UTSA want to do that?