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RE: Air Force heading to the BE?
The view was rather impressive driving up. They don't have guard rails on the curves. One mistake and gravity takes over.
03-28-2012 02:42 PM
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RE: Air Force heading to the BE?
(03-28-2012 02:37 PM)TexanMark Wrote:  
(03-28-2012 10:35 AM)TOGC Wrote:  
(03-28-2012 08:23 AM)TexanMark Wrote:  Manitou Springs and taking the Cog Railway to Pikes Peak is a must for anyone.

I didn't take the Cog Railway. I drove to the top of Pikes Peak. Slow and steady.

I also recommend Garden of the Gods. Absolutely beautiful views.

Cog Railway is the way to go...the driver gets to see too LOL
If you go be sure to get the seats facing fwd on the way up.

http://www.cograilway.com/

I'll give a big thumbs up to both the Cog Railway and Garden of the Gods. Two great experiences out there by the Academy. The wife actually got me on a horse for Garden of the Gods. You do get to see quite a bit with that mode of transportation there.
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(03-27-2012 12:21 AM)NJRedMan Wrote:  Uh 4-2 isnt really relevant. Records vs actual BCS competition isnt irrelevant opinion. I went back ten years with records. Thats actually fact.
your assertion that Fresno has more upside is true and has little to do with records but more to do with mission. Air Force recruits have a higher calling and Air Force doesn't lower their standards to bring in players. AF is also highly consistent and has less downside than Fresno. I am not arguing whether AF or Fresno is the better candidate, but your assertion on upside is true.
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(03-26-2012 12:31 PM)NJRedMan Wrote:  Oh and AF would mean the divisions would most likely look like this.

East
Rutgers
UConn
Temple
USF
UCF
UofL
Cincy

West
Boise
SD St
AF
Houston
SMU
Navy
Memphis

That West division looks awfully tough lol.. Hope Fuente gets it going here in Memhpis going through that damned gauntlet every season doesn't look very fun...

No disrespect to the East because it is tough too. Just looking at it from a Memphis fan stand point.
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(03-29-2012 08:55 PM)Tigermaniac Wrote:  
(03-26-2012 12:31 PM)NJRedMan Wrote:  Oh and AF would mean the divisions would most likely look like this.

East
Rutgers
UConn
Temple
USF
UCF
UofL
Cincy

West
Boise
SD St
AF
Houston
SMU
Navy
Memphis

That West division looks awfully tough lol.. Hope Fuente gets it going here in Memhpis going through that damned gauntlet every season doesn't look very fun...

No disrespect to the East because it is tough too. Just looking at it from a Memphis fan stand point.

Fan support every year is Key. You've got great recruiting grounds in Tn,Al,Ar,Tx,Ms,Mo.Ga,Fl,Ok Go get 'Em Tigers !
04-cheers
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Many here have made some great valid points of both Air Force and/or Fresno State to the Big East. And quite frankly I don't have a problem with iether of them two coming to the Big East. Just say'n...04-cheers
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Agree, any of BYU, AF, and Fresno would be ok.
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(03-29-2012 08:55 PM)Tigermaniac Wrote:  
(03-26-2012 12:31 PM)NJRedMan Wrote:  Oh and AF would mean the divisions would most likely look like this.

East
Rutgers
UConn
Temple
USF
UCF
UofL
Cincy

West
Boise
SD St
AF
Houston
SMU
Navy
Memphis

That West division looks awfully tough lol.. Hope Fuente gets it going here in Memhpis going through that damned gauntlet every season doesn't look very fun...

No disrespect to the East because it is tough too. Just looking at it from a Memphis fan stand point.

I really like the look of that setup.
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(03-31-2012 09:50 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  
(03-29-2012 08:55 PM)Tigermaniac Wrote:  
(03-26-2012 12:31 PM)NJRedMan Wrote:  Oh and AF would mean the divisions would most likely look like this.

East
Rutgers
UConn
Temple
USF
UCF
UofL
Cincy

West
Boise
SD St
AF
Houston
SMU
Navy
Memphis

That West division looks awfully tough lol.. Hope Fuente gets it going here in Memhpis going through that damned gauntlet every season doesn't look very fun...

No disrespect to the East because it is tough too. Just looking at it from a Memphis fan stand point.

I really like the look of that setup.

Same here.
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(03-28-2012 02:42 PM)TOGC Wrote:  The view was rather impressive driving up. They don't have guard rails on the curves. One mistake and gravity takes over.

I have been to Colorado lots of times and have been to Colorado Springs twice. I liked it a lot there.

I would like to see Air Force and Colorado State join the Western Division of the Big East.

I drove up to to the top of Pike's Peak in 1981. The view was fantastic.

Yes, i remember the dirt road with no guardrail up to the summit. It gets the adrenaline going, as I recall.

I also remember the Park Rangers stopping me on the way down because my brakes were getting too hot. There was a facility (restaurant, bar, gift shop?) there as I recall.

My brother in law lives in Manitou Springs. I may have to take a trip there again soon.
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(03-28-2012 02:49 AM)IceJus10 Wrote:  This is the dumbest thread I've read in a long time... wow! I just read all 12 pages, I feel as though my IQ just dropped 50 points.

First, the Big East has been chasing Air Force and Navy for several years and they have one, they want the other -- this isn't a matter of opinion or upside or whatever else you want to argue, it's direct from the directive of the Big East Presidents and AD's.

Second, whoever said Navy doesn't have female cheerleaders is dead wrong - they do so!

Third, whoever was talking about Navy being unable to compete and becoming like Army -- well Navy plays Notre Dame YEARLY and I think has beat them three of the last five years, plus they have been to bowls 9 of the last 10 seasons.

Fourth, if you listened to Big East officials during the Temple and Memphis conference calls, you know they'll be announcing a #14 before television talks start in September.

Fifth, the Big East's expansion committee headed by Notre Dame AD Jack Swarbrick is pushing continually on Brigham Young and Air Force still for membership. The conference to my knowledge has not mentioned any other program officially in their sight.

Right. It's going to be Air Force if the conference can get them, and with Navy joining, four or five western schools in their division, a major upgrade in revenue regardless of whether they go from 1 million to five or six or seven or whatever million, they just might. I wouldn't even completely rule out BYU after they find themselves in another Armed Forces or Kraft Hunger Bowl. I have no problem with Fresno (actually, UH has a recruiting ace on the staff whose home turf is Fresno), but Air Force and BYU would enhance the TV deal much more.
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