I have to say how impressed I am with the fans of both institutions through all of this BE mess. You guys have taken all this with a lot of class. I know this has been hard on both fan bases with the departure of former conference mates and being left alone to deal with all this uncertainty. Coming from an ECU fan...I hope you guys either land in a better place soon or can stay and help build or rebuild the league into something to be proud of. Regardless...You both have my respect.

Thanks.

I can't hide the fact that UConn is looking elsewhere. I'm still going to enjoy this arrangement while it lasts. I love playing schools from different regions, so this conference is going to be a blast for me.

(12-12-2012 09:45 PM)UConn-SMU Wrote:  Thanks.

I can't hide the fact that UConn is looking elsewhere. I'm still going to enjoy this arrangement while it lasts. I love playing schools from different regions, so this conference is going to be a blast for me.

We all are. The Big East is just a stepping stone for all our schools, you don't think tat Boise and SDSU are positioning themselves to be as attractive to pac12 as possible?

And that's fine I hold no grudges at any school trying to move up and get a better situation, all I ask is until that happens lets work together on making this league the best for as long as we are in it and fr those that might be left behind if our schools get an invite to move up.

I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mentions in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart? Very.

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

(12-12-2012 09:56 PM)MickMack Wrote:  I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mention in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart?

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

Well said my friend.

(12-12-2012 09:56 PM)MickMack Wrote:  I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mention in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart?

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

Well said my friend.

I dont have much experience with UCONN fans but UC fans have always been the bee's knees. I remember them coming to the CUSA/Great Midwest Conference tourneys in Memphis and being the best fans there.....classy, loud, and a good time.

(12-12-2012 09:56 PM)MickMack Wrote:  I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mention in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart?

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

Divide and conquer. Any guesses as to who is doing the dividing? As long as we snip against each other we're falling right into their hands.

(12-12-2012 10:04 PM)sdsualum Wrote:  

(12-12-2012 09:56 PM)MickMack Wrote:  I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mention in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart?

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

Divide and conquer. Any guesses as to who is doing the dividing? As long as we snip against each other we're falling right into their hands.

yup. ESPN reports and provides "opinion" on their own ongoing negotiations. What would anyone expect them to do.

(12-12-2012 09:56 PM)MickMack Wrote:  I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mention in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart?

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

Bravo. I feel the exact same way. Well said, sir.

(12-12-2012 09:45 PM)UConn-SMU Wrote:  Thanks.

I can't hide the fact that UConn is looking elsewhere. I'm still going to enjoy this arrangement while it lasts. I love playing schools from different regions, so this conference is going to be a blast for me.

If your program is not looking to move forward...then it ain't worth your support...IMO UConn has done a hell of job. I hope our programs can suit it up on the gridiron in 2014.

(12-12-2012 09:56 PM)MickMack Wrote:  I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mentions in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart? Very.

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

This.

(12-12-2012 10:04 PM)sdsualum Wrote:  

(12-12-2012 09:56 PM)MickMack Wrote:  I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mention in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart?

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

Divide and conquer. Any guesses as to who is doing the dividing? As long as we snip against each other we're falling right into their hands.

Agree and disagree. There's no doubt the ESPNs of the world have played a role in all of this; however, I can't understand why we've decided to point the resentment over that at each other.

(12-12-2012 10:04 PM)sdsualum Wrote:  

(12-12-2012 09:56 PM)MickMack Wrote:  I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mention in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart?

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

Divide and conquer. Any guesses as to who is doing the dividing? As long as we snip against each other we're falling right into their hands.

I welcome the chance to make a road trip to one of Americas best cities for a game. I expect I would plan a vacation around it. I have relatives in Cali that I rarely get to see. I for one hope like hell that all of this works out. I admit...at first I thought BSU and SDSU being in the BE was loony as hell. I get it now. I think it may be the best move the league could have made. That move may have paved the way for something very cool to happen.

(12-12-2012 09:56 PM)MickMack Wrote:  I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mentions in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart? Very.

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

The new Big East has found their version of Mel Gibsons character from Brave Heart.

(12-12-2012 10:20 PM)Comet Wrote:  

(12-12-2012 09:56 PM)MickMack Wrote:  I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mentions in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart? Very.

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

The new Big East has found their version of Mel Gibsons character from Brave Heart.

Well...Let's hope we don't end up with the same fate as his character.

(12-12-2012 10:21 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(12-12-2012 10:20 PM)Comet Wrote:  

(12-12-2012 09:56 PM)MickMack Wrote:  I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mentions in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart? Very.

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

The new Big East has found their version of Mel Gibsons character from Brave Heart.

Well...Let's hope we don't end up with the same fate as his character.

At this rate we might! But it's the message that matters.

(12-12-2012 10:21 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(12-12-2012 10:20 PM)Comet Wrote:  

(12-12-2012 09:56 PM)MickMack Wrote:  I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mentions in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart? Very.

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

The new Big East has found their version of Mel Gibsons character from Brave Heart.

Well...Let's hope we don't end up with the same fate as his character.

Clutching my UC hat as those "Big 5" bastards try to make me beg for mercy is a fate I'll happily embrace!!

(12-12-2012 10:26 PM)MickMack Wrote:  

(12-12-2012 10:21 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(12-12-2012 10:20 PM)Comet Wrote:  

(12-12-2012 09:56 PM)MickMack Wrote:  I don't want to throw mud at some of the folks that have hitched a ride out of here, but I'm not going to hold my nose up at the guys around me. It's no secret that some of them have. I just won't do it. As a program, UC's had some decent success in recent years, but the simple fact is, if we were some superior program, we would have been long gone, and not the last kid (maybe) picked in gym class. UC is no different than most of the programs in the nBE. We're underdogs trying to take pride in our respective programs even though everyone else keeps kicking us down. We have to claw for every ounce of respect we get, and we have to be proud in the face of ridicule.

IMHO, we're united by our resilience. It's easy to be an Ohio State fan or an Alabama fan. It's hard being the program known for not filling up Nippert Stadium. It's hard being the lovable underdogs out in the middle of Idaho. It ain't easy being the last Carolina program anyone mentions in a sentence, or the directional Florida school. How hard is it to stick with the program that got kicked out of the Big East, or the programs that were left for dead when the SWC broke apart? Very.

It bugs me to see everyone around here going at each other's throats. Yeah, this conference is a mess right now, but it's what we've got. I just want to hope for the best and take pride in what we have right now. I can't wait to play the new guys and see how they fare against the UCs, USFs and UConns of the world. In the end, we're the only ones that lose when we piss on each other's parade. The guys in the SEC, B1G, P10, or ACC are laughing at us as we rip each other apart. I say don't give them the satisfaction.

The new Big East has found their version of Mel Gibsons character from Brave Heart.

Well...Let's hope we don't end up with the same fate as his character.

Clutching my UC hat as those "Big 5" bastards try to make me beg for mercy is a fate I'll happily embrace!!

If you get torn in half?..which is the bear and which is the cat? BTW...I don't ever want to run up on one of those.

Thanks. If UConn had a fun young innovative coach (which we could easily have with our $$$) I would enjoy the hell out of this conference. We don't, so playing unfamiliar opponents with a 65 year old corpse doesn't intrigue me.

It's not you; it's us.