(11-28-2012 12:15 AM)moss2k Wrote:  

(11-27-2012 11:53 PM)ecumbh1999 Wrote:  But, the App State Charlotte peepee matches would be epic! Lots of hate there.

Several years ago most Charlotte fans probably wouldn't have minded this, now with the way a major of their fanbase reacted to Charlotte launching a program, no f*cking way. I hope they enjoy their AIDS in FCS.

Someone put a Sunbelt or bust sign in Boone.

I'm just mess'n with you. But, I can feel the hate from here. I still think the peepee threads would be epic. But, no way Boone gets in. Just way too small and hard to get to, even for those living in North Carolina.

(11-27-2012 09:18 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  I hear they're HOT HOT HOT!!!

You didn't go unnoticed. Well done! Haha!

For those who haven't seen it for some reason:

App would be a good addtion and would instantly being one of the league leaders in home football attendance, which CUSA could use

(11-28-2012 12:27 AM)Whiteboard3 Wrote:  I hate being a part of a fan base that is known for pissing matches with everyone.

Nah I kinda like it. I was just starting to warm up to the idea of Charlotte. I think it was the 300 post pissing match over a basketball game that won me over.

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For those who haven't seen it for some reason:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8EXuzc1-...re=related

If the Sun Belt or CUSA were looking for more eastern teams, which I think they should, there are only four options as they won't be able to raid the other FBS conferences: App State, JMU, Georgia Southern, and Delaware. Each had big knocks against them last year's round of expansion - primarily that they are on the fringes of their markets. This time around, I think they will all get their chance - and all four would be good additions to either the CUSA or SBC. Personally, I'd like to see all four join Marshall, ODU, and UNCC, but I can see why those three would oppose it.

The only thing App brings to the table is 25000 in the stands six Saturdays a year. Nothing else.

(11-28-2012 08:43 AM)Tintin Wrote:  The only thing App brings to the table is 25000 in the stands six Saturdays a year. Nothing else.

In terms of revenue sports, that may be the case because of how bad our men's basketball program is right now but we do have good women's hoops, Olympic sports and a solid baseball program. I also think that figure would be north of 30K after the stadium renovations and better schedule that would come with FBS membership.

I think all this movement does open up a door for us but likely not in C-USA. My guess is that C-USA picks up MTSU/WKU and App/GA Southern go Sun Belt.

I think Sun Belt could be an option for App, just don't see CUSA doing that. From what I've heard, MTSU is the clubhouse leader to replace ECU.

(11-27-2012 11:24 PM)Ersatz Wrote:  I have 2 family members in particular who donate alot of money to ASU and I asked them about this a few weeks ago at a family wedding, they said "The administration of the ASU Athletic Department and the university administration feels a move to FBS at this time would damage the university" While I think ASU is in a prime position to move, it seems the university is happy in the SoCo.

I donate quite a bit of money to the university and know for a fact this is inaccurate. App is not happy in the SoCon and long-term would prefer to move to an FBS conference with natural rivals.

I'd like to be in conference with AppSt but don't think it'll happen. They probably have a better shot at Sun Belt. Either way I hope they do move up so we can play them.

(11-28-2012 01:08 AM)ecumbh1999 Wrote:   I'm just mess'n with you. But, I can feel the hate from here. I still think the peepee threads would be epic. But, no way Boone gets in. Just way too small and hard to get to, even for those living in North Carolina.

Hard to get to for those living in NC? When is the last time you made the trip?

Two four lane highways in 321 and 421 make it very easy. 30K make it to every game, must be easier to get to than quite a few FBS programs.

(11-28-2012 08:43 AM)Tintin Wrote:  The only thing App brings to the table is 25000 in the stands six Saturdays a year. Nothing else.

Look again. Quality football program, nice facilities, baseball ranked in the top 30 last year, great women's programs, great track programs, great destination for visiting fans, a fanbase that travels, quite a bit of market share in the western half of NC.

(11-28-2012 10:31 AM)Saint3333 Wrote:  

(11-28-2012 01:08 AM)ecumbh1999 Wrote:   I'm just mess'n with you. But, I can feel the hate from here. I still think the peepee threads would be epic. But, no way Boone gets in. Just way too small and hard to get to, even for those living in North Carolina.

Hard to get to for those living in NC? When is the last time you made the trip?

Two four lane highways in 321 and 421 make it very easy. 30K make it to every game, must be easier to get to than quite a few FBS programs.

Yeah I was confused by that comment as well.

While Boone is not hard to get to, it is a travel inconvenience for Olympic sports. At Charlotte for example, teams could play their game, then travel 15 minutes to the airport for their flight home.

At Boone, they would have to, unless it was a daytime game, spend the night in a hotel and leave the next day. That adds a lot of expense and time out of the classroom.

Oh joy, a thread that brings the App State trolls out

It's not just no, it's HELL NO!

ECU fan your leadership disagreed with your perception of App State, Terry was our #1 cheerleader.

As for trolls wouldn't you be considered one on this board after yesterdy. Sorry for trying to have a discussion with substance around here I know that is frowned upon by some.

(11-28-2012 10:45 AM)Saint3333 Wrote:  ECU fan your leadership disagreed with your perception of App State, Terry was our #1 cheerleader.

As for trolls wouldn't you be considered one on this board after yesterdy. Sorry for trying to have a discussion with substance around here I know that is frowned upon by some.

ECU is still a member of this conference for this year and next, so no, they're not yet trolls.

(11-28-2012 10:37 AM)PurpleReigns2012 Wrote:  Oh joy, a thread that brings the App State trolls out

It's not just no, it's HELL NO!

How is it trolling for App fans to post their opinions (most of which agree that we are not getting a C-USA invite) in this thread? It is on topic with the subject of the thread, which was not started by an App fan.

(11-28-2012 10:31 AM)Saint3333 Wrote:  

(11-28-2012 01:08 AM)ecumbh1999 Wrote:   I'm just mess'n with you. But, I can feel the hate from here. I still think the peepee threads would be epic. But, no way Boone gets in. Just way too small and hard to get to, even for those living in North Carolina.

Hard to get to for those living in NC? When is the last time you made the trip?

Two four lane highways in 321 and 421 make it very easy. 30K make it to every game, must be easier to get to than quite a few FBS programs.

Agree, App St is no harder to get to than ECU. Pretty ironic comment from a fellow ECU fan there.