(04-04-2022 02:41 PM)WKUApollo Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 02:38 PM)Ragu Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 02:35 PM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt recommends the lowly sun belt folks simply avoid the AAC chat page. you don't have to worry about us.

That would require confidence and self esteem that they don't have. AAC people won't be on the Sunbelt board

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Heck, it's not just the SB3. There's one SBC fan (not from a SB3 school) who has posted on this board over 300 times since October. That's about 1/3 of all his saintly posts.

Been sayin all along. Just because the teams left didn’t get any movement does not say anything about the quality of the program. The three that left for the Belt were not killing it. And the 6 that left for the AAC were in markets. If CUSA was going to be left for dead they shouldn’t have left the best programs. CUSA will be a very strong football conference in about 2 years. And the basketball conference is already stronger. WKU would have been crazy to go to the MAC

(04-04-2022 11:59 AM)Ragu Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:14 AM)Saint Greg Wrote:  I'm not surprised the AAC fans aren't happy. Before this I would've been excited about going to the AAC. Now...it would just be like going back to CUSA. But hey they wanted markets and they got them. I think we're in good shape because some of the better programs were the ones left behind. I like the idea of a smaller conference that is strong in both football and basketball. It really helps that a Liberty was available to add.

Well the AAC did add the last 5 cusa football champions. You'd think with all the dead weight that La Tech would have some of those.

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They added a Rice football team that is 20-58 since 2015. And a Charlotte team that is 26-53 since coming into CUSA since 2015. North Texas is 42-57 since 2014. App. State, Liberty, WKU...there were other options.

(04-04-2022 03:06 PM)sstaedtler88 Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:59 AM)Ragu Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:14 AM)Saint Greg Wrote:  I'm not surprised the AAC fans aren't happy. Before this I would've been excited about going to the AAC. Now...it would just be like going back to CUSA. But hey they wanted markets and they got them. I think we're in good shape because some of the better programs were the ones left behind. I like the idea of a smaller conference that is strong in both football and basketball. It really helps that a Liberty was available to add.

Well the AAC did add the last 5 cusa football champions. You'd think with all the dead weight that La Tech would have some of those.

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They added a Rice football team that is 20-58 since 2015. And a Charlotte team that is 26-53 since coming into CUSA since 2015. North Texas is 42-57 since 2014. App. State, Liberty, WKU...there were other options.

AAC school presidents were not going to add a Masters Level school or whatever Liberty is. Fans think it's only about football (and some other sports), but the people who get to vote clearly don't.

(04-04-2022 02:38 PM)Ragu Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 02:35 PM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt recommends the lowly sun belt folks simply avoid the AAC chat page. you don't have to worry about us.

That would require confidence and self esteem that they don't have. AAC people won't be on the Sunbelt board

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If you're referring to current CUSA members of the AAC6, I can assure you this is not true. I'll never understand the "stay of this board" mentality, unless its in regards to trolling.

A number of posters have already touched on the reason the current AAC members maybe unhappy (losing their best 3 programs). I imagine their tune will change quickly. The programs added have the resources to succeed.

IMO everyone seems to have made out well. AAC6 & SB3 seem to be happy with their new destinations and CUSA added some solid programs while retaining a number of strong institutions.

(04-04-2022 03:10 PM)49RFootballNow Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 03:06 PM)sstaedtler88 Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:59 AM)Ragu Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:14 AM)Saint Greg Wrote:  I'm not surprised the AAC fans aren't happy. Before this I would've been excited about going to the AAC. Now...it would just be like going back to CUSA. But hey they wanted markets and they got them. I think we're in good shape because some of the better programs were the ones left behind. I like the idea of a smaller conference that is strong in both football and basketball. It really helps that a Liberty was available to add.

Well the AAC did add the last 5 cusa football champions. You'd think with all the dead weight that La Tech would have some of those.

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They added a Rice football team that is 20-58 since 2015. And a Charlotte team that is 26-53 since coming into CUSA since 2015. North Texas is 42-57 since 2014. App. State, Liberty, WKU...there were other options.

AAC school presidents were not going to add a Masters Level school or whatever Liberty is. Fans think it's only about football (and some other sports), but the people who get to vote clearly don't.

The AAC's obsession with academics and markets caused them to make bad decisions. Academics is very subjective and any high school college counselor will tell you that the US News and World Report college ratings are rigged.

(04-04-2022 02:22 PM)Rabonchild Wrote:  I hope y'all watch us play on TV! Let's see SB picks up three from the low hanging vines but they improved?, as bad as Charlotte is supposed to be billionaires & experts said they are part of the solution, the MAC is a two time reject, the B12 was forced to add and they should be ashamed of themselves for dragging their feet, the MW stayed the same, the CUSA is in a position to develop a powerhouse and the AAC has population growth and growth potential on their side.

If anyone does it will be a new experience for that fan and UNCC...

(04-04-2022 03:06 PM)sstaedtler88 Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:59 AM)Ragu Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:14 AM)Saint Greg Wrote:  I'm not surprised the AAC fans aren't happy. Before this I would've been excited about going to the AAC. Now...it would just be like going back to CUSA. But hey they wanted markets and they got them. I think we're in good shape because some of the better programs were the ones left behind. I like the idea of a smaller conference that is strong in both football and basketball. It really helps that a Liberty was available to add.

Well the AAC did add the last 5 cusa football champions. You'd think with all the dead weight that La Tech would have some of those.

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They added a Rice football team that is 20-58 since 2015. And a Charlotte team that is 26-53 since coming into CUSA since 2015. North Texas is 42-57 since 2014. App. State, Liberty, WKU...there were other options.

And don’t forget the school they left behind who wins in all three sports. LA TECH. But hey they wanted markets.

(04-04-2022 04:51 PM)theATLDawg Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 03:06 PM)sstaedtler88 Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:59 AM)Ragu Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:14 AM)Saint Greg Wrote:  I'm not surprised the AAC fans aren't happy. Before this I would've been excited about going to the AAC. Now...it would just be like going back to CUSA. But hey they wanted markets and they got them. I think we're in good shape because some of the better programs were the ones left behind. I like the idea of a smaller conference that is strong in both football and basketball. It really helps that a Liberty was available to add.

Well the AAC did add the last 5 cusa football champions. You'd think with all the dead weight that La Tech would have some of those.

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They added a Rice football team that is 20-58 since 2015. And a Charlotte team that is 26-53 since coming into CUSA since 2015. North Texas is 42-57 since 2014. App. State, Liberty, WKU...there were other options.

And don’t forget the school they left behind who wins in all three sports. LA TECH. But hey they wanted markets.

If you showed me LaTech’s record and accomplishments and hid the name of the school I’d be all for them coming to AAC too but after the classless “we have football” stunt and just in general the fan base being horrid towards UAB…. I suddenly feel less sympathetic. I do wish the best for y’all in CUSA tho. Hope it is the second best G5 after AAC, so take that how you will.

(04-04-2022 06:09 PM)Engblazr Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 04:51 PM)theATLDawg Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 03:06 PM)sstaedtler88 Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:59 AM)Ragu Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:14 AM)Saint Greg Wrote:  I'm not surprised the AAC fans aren't happy. Before this I would've been excited about going to the AAC. Now...it would just be like going back to CUSA. But hey they wanted markets and they got them. I think we're in good shape because some of the better programs were the ones left behind. I like the idea of a smaller conference that is strong in both football and basketball. It really helps that a Liberty was available to add.

Well the AAC did add the last 5 cusa football champions. You'd think with all the dead weight that La Tech would have some of those.

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They added a Rice football team that is 20-58 since 2015. And a Charlotte team that is 26-53 since coming into CUSA since 2015. North Texas is 42-57 since 2014. App. State, Liberty, WKU...there were other options.

And don’t forget the school they left behind who wins in all three sports. LA TECH. But hey they wanted markets.

If you showed me LaTech’s record and accomplishments and hid the name of the school I’d be all for them coming to AAC too but after the classless “we have football” stunt and just in general the fan base being horrid towards UAB…. I suddenly feel less sympathetic. I do wish the best for y’all in CUSA tho. Hope it is the second best G5 after AAC, so take that how you will.

That's a very unappreciative response to us getting you your football team back.

(04-04-2022 03:10 PM)49RFootballNow Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 03:06 PM)sstaedtler88 Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:59 AM)Ragu Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:14 AM)Saint Greg Wrote:  I'm not surprised the AAC fans aren't happy. Before this I would've been excited about going to the AAC. Now...it would just be like going back to CUSA. But hey they wanted markets and they got them. I think we're in good shape because some of the better programs were the ones left behind. I like the idea of a smaller conference that is strong in both football and basketball. It really helps that a Liberty was available to add.

Well the AAC did add the last 5 cusa football champions. You'd think with all the dead weight that La Tech would have some of those.

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They added a Rice football team that is 20-58 since 2015. And a Charlotte team that is 26-53 since coming into CUSA since 2015. North Texas is 42-57 since 2014. App. State, Liberty, WKU...there were other options.

AAC school presidents were not going to add a Masters Level school or whatever Liberty is. Fans think it's only about football (and some other sports), but the people who get to vote clearly don't.

Per the US News college rankings, Liberty and UNCC are both listed as National Universities.

(04-04-2022 06:55 PM)inutech Wrote:  That's a very unappreciative response to us getting you your football team back.

LaTech brought UAB football back? That’s a new one to me tbh. I will say that I am appreciative that you have helped us to bowl eligibility and helped us be the most consistent winner in the conference since the return. UAB is 4-1 against LaTech since the team came back.

(04-04-2022 03:28 PM)ODU2011 Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 02:38 PM)Ragu Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 02:35 PM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt recommends the lowly sun belt folks simply avoid the AAC chat page. you don't have to worry about us.

That would require confidence and self esteem that they don't have. AAC people won't be on the Sunbelt board

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If you're referring to current CUSA members of the AAC6, I can assure you this is not true. I'll never understand the "stay of this board" mentality, unless its in regards to trolling.

A number of posters have already touched on the reason the current AAC members maybe unhappy (losing their best 3 programs). I imagine their tune will change quickly. The programs added have the resources to succeed.

IMO everyone seems to have made out well. AAC6 & SB3 seem to be happy with their new destinations and CUSA added some solid programs while retaining a number of strong institutions.

Speak for YOURSELF.

(04-04-2022 07:32 PM)TOPSTRAIGHT Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 03:28 PM)ODU2011 Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 02:38 PM)Ragu Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 02:35 PM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt recommends the lowly sun belt folks simply avoid the AAC chat page. you don't have to worry about us.

That would require confidence and self esteem that they don't have. AAC people won't be on the Sunbelt board

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If you're referring to current CUSA members of the AAC6, I can assure you this is not true. I'll never understand the "stay of this board" mentality, unless its in regards to trolling.

A number of posters have already touched on the reason the current AAC members maybe unhappy (losing their best 3 programs). I imagine their tune will change quickly. The programs added have the resources to succeed.

IMO everyone seems to have made out well. AAC6 & SB3 seem to be happy with their new destinations and CUSA added some solid programs while retaining a number of strong institutions.

Speak for YOURSELF.

Hence the IMO part…

(04-04-2022 07:31 PM)Engblazr Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 06:55 PM)inutech Wrote:  That's a very unappreciative response to us getting you your football team back.

LaTech brought UAB football back? That’s a new one to me tbh. I will say that I am appreciative that you have helped us to bowl eligibility and helped us be the most consistent winner in the conference since the return. UAB is 4-1 against LaTech since the team came back.

Our record against you since your return is shameful. I'll agree to that.

But as I've explained before, the sequence of events is clear:

1. You guys drop your football program (foolishly).
2. Our band kindly points out that this was a mistake to your school leadership.
3. They decide to restore the program.
4. You even got to host a conference tournament that should have been stripped away.
5. Football success (including over us, to our eternal disgrace).
6. Your ungrateful post above.
7. Not one word of thanks for our generous support.

(04-04-2022 08:29 PM)inutech Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 07:31 PM)Engblazr Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 06:55 PM)inutech Wrote:  That's a very unappreciative response to us getting you your football team back.

LaTech brought UAB football back? That’s a new one to me tbh. I will say that I am appreciative that you have helped us to bowl eligibility and helped us be the most consistent winner in the conference since the return. UAB is 4-1 against LaTech since the team came back.

Our record against you since your return is shameful. I'll agree to that.

But as I've explained before, the sequence of events is clear:

1. You guys drop your football program (foolishly).
2. Our band kindly points out that this was a mistake to your school leadership.
3. They decide to restore the program.
4. You even got to host a conference tournament that should have been stripped away.
5. Football success (including over us, to our eternal disgrace).
6. Your ungrateful post above.
7. Not one word of thanks for our generous support.

IYO that is brilliant

(04-04-2022 06:09 PM)Engblazr Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 04:51 PM)theATLDawg Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 03:06 PM)sstaedtler88 Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:59 AM)Ragu Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:14 AM)Saint Greg Wrote:  I'm not surprised the AAC fans aren't happy. Before this I would've been excited about going to the AAC. Now...it would just be like going back to CUSA. But hey they wanted markets and they got them. I think we're in good shape because some of the better programs were the ones left behind. I like the idea of a smaller conference that is strong in both football and basketball. It really helps that a Liberty was available to add.

Well the AAC did add the last 5 cusa football champions. You'd think with all the dead weight that La Tech would have some of those.

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They added a Rice football team that is 20-58 since 2015. And a Charlotte team that is 26-53 since coming into CUSA since 2015. North Texas is 42-57 since 2014. App. State, Liberty, WKU...there were other options.

And don’t forget the school they left behind who wins in all three sports. LA TECH. But hey they wanted markets.

If you showed me LaTech’s record and accomplishments and hid the name of the school I’d be all for them coming to AAC too but after the classless “we have football” stunt and just in general the fan base being horrid towards UAB…. I suddenly feel less sympathetic. I do wish the best for y’all in CUSA tho. Hope it is the second best G5 after AAC, so take that how you will.

Dude that was 18 yo kids. You really want to hold a program up to cheers from an 18yo. That really makes you seem a little petty

(04-04-2022 11:59 PM)theATLDawg Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 06:09 PM)Engblazr Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 04:51 PM)theATLDawg Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 03:06 PM)sstaedtler88 Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:59 AM)Ragu Wrote:  Well the AAC did add the last 5 cusa football champions. You'd think with all the dead weight that La Tech would have some of those.

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They added a Rice football team that is 20-58 since 2015. And a Charlotte team that is 26-53 since coming into CUSA since 2015. North Texas is 42-57 since 2014. App. State, Liberty, WKU...there were other options.

And don’t forget the school they left behind who wins in all three sports. LA TECH. But hey they wanted markets.

If you showed me LaTech’s record and accomplishments and hid the name of the school I’d be all for them coming to AAC too but after the classless “we have football” stunt and just in general the fan base being horrid towards UAB…. I suddenly feel less sympathetic. I do wish the best for y’all in CUSA tho. Hope it is the second best G5 after AAC, so take that how you will.

Dude that was 18 yo kids. You really want to hold a program up to cheers from an 18yo. That really makes you seem a little petty

It was a joke. This is all in fun. Also, my name is not Keith Gill, Judy MacLeod, Mike Aresco, or Craig Thompson so it really don’t matter what I think or say. Apart from that, I still stand by the fact that LaTech has the nastiest fan base in CUSA. Not everybody of course but banter, ya know.

On a real note, LaTech has one of the smallest budgets in CUSA, about half of the top few teams, yet still fields consistently competitive teams in everything. That’s a big accomplishment. I’m glad for JSU that LaTech and Western are still there so they’ll have some good competition. Can’t wait to go root against y’all in Jacksonville

The Hoop Troop is notorious! They have been "threatened" to tone it down, and they have ..some. Years ago they were awesome! Very clever digs...something akin to Rice's MOB who makes fun of opponents too...just have to have a thicker skin.

(04-05-2022 07:52 AM)Engblazr Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 11:59 PM)theATLDawg Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 06:09 PM)Engblazr Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 04:51 PM)theATLDawg Wrote:  

(04-04-2022 03:06 PM)sstaedtler88 Wrote:  They added a Rice football team that is 20-58 since 2015. And a Charlotte team that is 26-53 since coming into CUSA since 2015. North Texas is 42-57 since 2014. App. State, Liberty, WKU...there were other options.

And don’t forget the school they left behind who wins in all three sports. LA TECH. But hey they wanted markets.

If you showed me LaTech’s record and accomplishments and hid the name of the school I’d be all for them coming to AAC too but after the classless “we have football” stunt and just in general the fan base being horrid towards UAB…. I suddenly feel less sympathetic. I do wish the best for y’all in CUSA tho. Hope it is the second best G5 after AAC, so take that how you will.

Dude that was 18 yo kids. You really want to hold a program up to cheers from an 18yo. That really makes you seem a little petty

It was a joke. This is all in fun. Also, my name is not Keith Gill, Judy MacLeod, Mike Aresco, or Craig Thompson so it really don’t matter what I think or say. Apart from that, I still stand by the fact that LaTech has the nastiest fan base in CUSA. Not everybody of course but banter, ya know.

On a real note, LaTech has one of the smallest budgets in CUSA, about half of the top few teams, yet still fields consistently competitive teams in everything. That’s a big accomplishment. I’m glad for JSU that LaTech and Western are still there so they’ll have some good competition. Can’t wait to go root against y’all in Jacksonville

Another rivalry we will miss...this is the stuff that makes our games against one another FUN.

Its very simple, the AAC added UAB and markets. Dallas, Miami, Charlotte, San Antonio, Houston. All big cities. The Sun Belt got three teams who have historically been pretty good and have some of the strongest support, budgets and brands in CUSA. Problem is they are getting all three at historically down moments. And they add the second best fcs out there. Its a pretty good gamble by both. Both conferences continue with their typical expansion strategies. AAC adds for potential TV and sponsor revenue, and with Aresco it works. SB adds for regional rivalries, quality programs and potential. In this case they added some comparably or more prestigious names as well, that will bolster their brand. The remaining AAC folks arent happy because they are adding lesser known programs than what they had (in their opinion) that will harm the AAC brand.