(10-07-2021 02:15 PM)49RFootballNow Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 02:10 PM)Nugget49er Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 09:36 AM)goliath74 Wrote:  As far as I am concerned, choosing SBC over C-USA is idiotic.

I think if you are in CUSA and have a budget near the bottom of the league, moving to the SBC could make a lot of sense. Football would not suffer, and all of your other sports would probably go up in the conference rankings because the SBC funds those sports more like your school, and they are less competitive than a conference like CUSA.

Eventually your recruiting in those sports will "adjust" to the new conference level so that could be a very temporary benefit.

Recruiting players yes, but recruiting coaches is a different matter. Today some schools are running CUSA teams in olympic sports with SBC level coaches because of the level they can pay. Moving to the SBC would level the playing field.

(10-07-2021 12:32 AM)All4One Wrote:  

(10-06-2021 11:43 PM)TOPSTRAIGHT Wrote:  And I would be happy for UTEP to be in the MW (really)--- but where does WKU go? Being in a conference w/o Marshall, UAB, and some of our other best schools does NOT sound good at all.

With the Mountain West holding their ground, I believe this leaves the Texas CUSA schools very vulnerable as most expansion by the AAC and Sun Belt will be in the east.

I believe Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee will both turn their attention to the Mid-American Conference where they almost landed 8 years ago. There's something to be said about being in a stable conference, and the MAC is the most stable longest-tenured non-Power Conference in Division 1-A.

Western may decide to try that but MT will not go to a northern based conference. wkcc wanted to go but wouldn’t go without us and we said no back when it was on the table years ago before we moved to C-USA. That was the decision when we had the chance to go and I don’t see that changing. Our idiot administration thinks C-USA and Sun Belt will merge or reconstitute along geographic lines. Although they are idiots they’re probably right that’s happening sooner or later.

All I know is that our idiot administration has taken us from one of the most competitive all sports athletics programs outside the P5 and transformed it into an utter shitshow that has no redeeming qualities at this moment to offer any league. Not even the Sun Belt.

(10-07-2021 12:39 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 09:02 AM)Herd6993 Wrote:  Lets be real here.... The AAC is probably in talks with over 20 schools, doesn't mean an invite is imminent.

At this point the AAC has gauged interest of every G5 team. They even called AState about 2 weeks ago, which I still think is a courtesy, but also shows how bad of a situation they are in.

I'm sure you meant "Called back".

Aresco has said they weren't reaching out to anyone and the CSU AD confirmed they reached out to the AAC first.

(10-07-2021 02:28 PM)ThreeifbyLightning Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 12:32 AM)All4One Wrote:  

(10-06-2021 11:43 PM)TOPSTRAIGHT Wrote:  And I would be happy for UTEP to be in the MW (really)--- but where does WKU go? Being in a conference w/o Marshall, UAB, and some of our other best schools does NOT sound good at all.

With the Mountain West holding their ground, I believe this leaves the Texas CUSA schools very vulnerable as most expansion by the AAC and Sun Belt will be in the east.

I believe Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee will both turn their attention to the Mid-American Conference where they almost landed 8 years ago. There's something to be said about being in a stable conference, and the MAC is the most stable longest-tenured non-Power Conference in Division 1-A.

Western may decide to try that but MT will not go to a northern based conference. wkcc wanted to go but wouldn’t go without us and we said no back when it was on the table years ago before we moved to C-USA. That was the decision when we had the chance to go and I don’t see that changing. Our idiot administration thinks C-USA and Sun Belt will merge or reconstitute along geographic lines. Although they are idiots they’re probably right that’s happening sooner or later.

All I know is that our idiot administration has taken us from one of the most competitive all sports athletics programs outside the P5 and transformed it into an utter shitshow that has no redeeming qualities at this moment to offer any league. Not even the Sun Belt.

NO way in hell WKU goes to MAC, this clown is just making up stuff at this point. Most posters are, but the MAC stuff it totally made up.

(10-07-2021 02:28 PM)ThreeifbyLightning Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 12:32 AM)All4One Wrote:  

(10-06-2021 11:43 PM)TOPSTRAIGHT Wrote:  And I would be happy for UTEP to be in the MW (really)--- but where does WKU go? Being in a conference w/o Marshall, UAB, and some of our other best schools does NOT sound good at all.

With the Mountain West holding their ground, I believe this leaves the Texas CUSA schools very vulnerable as most expansion by the AAC and Sun Belt will be in the east.

I believe Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee will both turn their attention to the Mid-American Conference where they almost landed 8 years ago. There's something to be said about being in a stable conference, and the MAC is the most stable longest-tenured non-Power Conference in Division 1-A.

Western may decide to try that but MT will not go to a northern based conference. wkcc wanted to go but wouldn’t go without us and we said no back when it was on the table years ago before we moved to C-USA. That was the decision when we had the chance to go and I don’t see that changing. Our idiot administration thinks C-USA and Sun Belt will merge or reconstitute along geographic lines. Although they are idiots they’re probably right that’s happening sooner or later.

All I know is that our idiot administration has taken us from one of the most competitive all sports athletics programs outside the P5 and transformed it into an utter shitshow that has no redeeming qualities at this moment to offer any league. Not even the Sun Belt.

Surprised this post has been up this long without SBC fans crying, whining, slinging snot, talking about how it will never happen because they are superior. They are a special bunch to be honest.

(10-06-2021 09:49 PM)herdfan129 Wrote:  Chuck Landon, a local reporter has indicated on facebook that Marshall and the AAC are in talks.

It's important to note that Landon does like not the AAC and is in fact a big proponent of Marshall joining the SBC. I only say that to say, the fact he said this means he has reliable sources who told him this information. I'm sure it killed him to even type those words.

Who knows what will happen, but I'm hoping the AAC makes their moves relatively soon so everyone can move on.

Oh my god...

First you want in the Sun Belt for the rivalries and ESPN, now you want in the AAC for 25% of what they are currently making, and one rivalry...

It's just sad...

(10-07-2021 03:47 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  

(10-06-2021 09:49 PM)herdfan129 Wrote:  Chuck Landon, a local reporter has indicated on facebook that Marshall and the AAC are in talks.

It's important to note that Landon does like not the AAC and is in fact a big proponent of Marshall joining the SBC. I only say that to say, the fact he said this means he has reliable sources who told him this information. I'm sure it killed him to even type those words.

Who knows what will happen, but I'm hoping the AAC makes their moves relatively soon so everyone can move on.

Oh my god...

First you want in the Sun Belt for the rivalries and ESPN, now you want in the AAC for 25% of what they are currently making, and one rivalry...

It's just sad...

WHAT?

App is our only "rivalry" in the SBC and that's only in football as you guys suck at everything else.

You want to talk about sad and delusional...you guys think ANYONE would choose the SBC over the AAC. WOW...you guys have really lost it.

(10-07-2021 03:47 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  

(10-06-2021 09:49 PM)herdfan129 Wrote:  Chuck Landon, a local reporter has indicated on facebook that Marshall and the AAC are in talks.

It's important to note that Landon does like not the AAC and is in fact a big proponent of Marshall joining the SBC. I only say that to say, the fact he said this means he has reliable sources who told him this information. I'm sure it killed him to even type those words.

Who knows what will happen, but I'm hoping the AAC makes their moves relatively soon so everyone can move on.

Oh my god...

First you want in the Sun Belt for the rivalries and ESPN, now you want in the AAC for 25% of what they are currently making, and one rivalry...

It's just sad...

He just sticks his finger in the wind and changes it hourly. I personally dont want in the AAC. SMU, Tulsa, Memphis are looking for the exit and then what you got?

Herd129 stole my jump to conclusions mat and I’d like it back, you’ve been abusing it the past couple of weeks.

Can't imagine what Wichita State must be thinking especially knowing Memphis has one leg out the door and just waiting on the call. Hell they probably dont even get a half share of the money those schools leaving have to pay. Now stuck in a one bid conference

It’s happening y’all!! My inside source just told me that Marshall and UAB to the AAC is imminent and could happen as soon as next week. Congrats to these two schools for the move up!!

(10-07-2021 04:27 PM)sunamiwave Wrote:  It’s happening y’all!! My inside source just told me that Marshall and UAB to the AAC is imminent and could happen as soon as next week. Congrats to these two schools for the move up!!

I know you won't reveal your source, but can you describe generally who they are? Also, will it just be those two or will there be others?

uh oh...let down soon.

(10-07-2021 04:12 PM)goherd17 Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 03:47 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  

(10-06-2021 09:49 PM)herdfan129 Wrote:  Chuck Landon, a local reporter has indicated on facebook that Marshall and the AAC are in talks.

It's important to note that Landon does like not the AAC and is in fact a big proponent of Marshall joining the SBC. I only say that to say, the fact he said this means he has reliable sources who told him this information. I'm sure it killed him to even type those words.

Who knows what will happen, but I'm hoping the AAC makes their moves relatively soon so everyone can move on.

Oh my god...

First you want in the Sun Belt for the rivalries and ESPN, now you want in the AAC for 25% of what they are currently making, and one rivalry...

It's just sad...

He just sticks his finger in the wind and changes it hourly. I personally dont want in the AAC. SMU, Tulsa, Memphis are looking for the exit and then what you got?

No I don't. I said I didn't want the AAC if they were adding MWC teams. Things have changed since then.

(10-07-2021 04:41 PM)FAU Connoisseur! Wrote:  uh oh...let down soon.

I'm not going to be let down because I'm not expecting it to be honest.

And for the record I will only be let down if we don't get invited and the AAC takes FAU/WKU/ODU. I would be let down if that happened for sure.

(10-07-2021 04:43 PM)herdfan129 Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 04:12 PM)goherd17 Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 03:47 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  

(10-06-2021 09:49 PM)herdfan129 Wrote:  Chuck Landon, a local reporter has indicated on facebook that Marshall and the AAC are in talks.

It's important to note that Landon does like not the AAC and is in fact a big proponent of Marshall joining the SBC. I only say that to say, the fact he said this means he has reliable sources who told him this information. I'm sure it killed him to even type those words.

Who knows what will happen, but I'm hoping the AAC makes their moves relatively soon so everyone can move on.

Oh my god...

First you want in the Sun Belt for the rivalries and ESPN, now you want in the AAC for 25% of what they are currently making, and one rivalry...

It's just sad...

He just sticks his finger in the wind and changes it hourly. I personally dont want in the AAC. SMU, Tulsa, Memphis are looking for the exit and then what you got?

No I don't. I said I didn't want the AAC if they were adding MWC teams. Things have changed since then.

A shame, really. Marshall playing games in Fort Collins or Colorado Springs would be my dream. Maybe if we join the AAC it'll happen in the future...

(10-07-2021 04:43 PM)herdfan129 Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 04:12 PM)goherd17 Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 03:47 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  

(10-06-2021 09:49 PM)herdfan129 Wrote:  Chuck Landon, a local reporter has indicated on facebook that Marshall and the AAC are in talks.

It's important to note that Landon does like not the AAC and is in fact a big proponent of Marshall joining the SBC. I only say that to say, the fact he said this means he has reliable sources who told him this information. I'm sure it killed him to even type those words.

Who knows what will happen, but I'm hoping the AAC makes their moves relatively soon so everyone can move on.

Oh my god...

First you want in the Sun Belt for the rivalries and ESPN, now you want in the AAC for 25% of what they are currently making, and one rivalry...

It's just sad...

He just sticks his finger in the wind and changes it hourly. I personally dont want in the AAC. SMU, Tulsa, Memphis are looking for the exit and then what you got?

No I don't. I said I didn't want the AAC if they were adding MWC teams. Things have changed since then.

Translated, I didn’t want the AAC because Marshall wasn’t on the AAC’s radar.

You only become pro X conference when X conference is an option. You think it’s clever but everyone can see through your pimping and hating of conferences depending on the wind and if it’s blowing Marshall’s way.

This ensures your feelings won’t get hurt.

(10-07-2021 04:26 PM)WKUYG Wrote:  Can't imagine what Wichita State must be thinking especially knowing Memphis has one leg out the door and just waiting on the call. Hell they probably dont even get a half share of the money those schools leaving have to pay. Now stuck in a one bid conference

I am betting Wichita makes overtures to the MWC to be the yin to Hawaii's yang once things finish falling apart. Unless by some miracle the AAC makes basketball centric additions.

(10-07-2021 04:45 PM)herdfan129 Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 04:41 PM)FAU Connoisseur! Wrote:  uh oh...let down soon.

I'm not going to be let down because I'm not expecting it to be honest.

And for the record I will only be let down if we don't get invited and the AAC takes FAU/WKU/ODU. I would be let down if that happened for sure.

You have proper expectations as I hear...I have no opinion on your let down criteria.

(10-07-2021 04:49 PM)Saint3333 Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 04:43 PM)herdfan129 Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 04:12 PM)goherd17 Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 03:47 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  

(10-06-2021 09:49 PM)herdfan129 Wrote:  Chuck Landon, a local reporter has indicated on facebook that Marshall and the AAC are in talks.

It's important to note that Landon does like not the AAC and is in fact a big proponent of Marshall joining the SBC. I only say that to say, the fact he said this means he has reliable sources who told him this information. I'm sure it killed him to even type those words.

Who knows what will happen, but I'm hoping the AAC makes their moves relatively soon so everyone can move on.

Oh my god...

First you want in the Sun Belt for the rivalries and ESPN, now you want in the AAC for 25% of what they are currently making, and one rivalry...

It's just sad...

He just sticks his finger in the wind and changes it hourly. I personally dont want in the AAC. SMU, Tulsa, Memphis are looking for the exit and then what you got?

No I don't. I said I didn't want the AAC if they were adding MWC teams. Things have changed since then.

Translated, I didn’t want the AAC because Marshall wasn’t on the AAC’s radar.

You only become pro X conference when X conference is an option. You think it’s clever but everyone can see through your pimping and hating of conferences depending on the wind and if it’s blowing Marshall’s way.

This ensures your feelings won’t get hurt.

False. We all know the SBC is begging Marshall to join. So that's an option and I'm not "pro SBC" overall.