(02-28-2013 07:09 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  So this is what will be left after UC and U-Conn bolt.

ECU
Houston
SMU
Temple
UCF
USF
Tulane
Memphis

And where exactly will they go?

(02-28-2013 07:09 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  So this is what will be left after UC and U-Conn bolt.

ECU
Houston
SMU
Temple
UCF
USF
Tulane
Memphis

Quite a bargain. Nine million to play Temple. The answer to all my prayers.

(02-28-2013 07:13 PM)Kronke Wrote:  

(02-28-2013 07:09 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  So this is what will be left after UC and U-Conn bolt.

ECU
Houston
SMU
Temple
UCF
USF
Tulane
Memphis

+ Tulsa.

Basically, the best of CUSA + USF, Temple.

Infinitely better than the CUSA bottom dwellers, a few FCS startups, and some random Sun Belters.

Basically not.........

So, just reading the Big East board, it looks like the Big East is rushing the sale of the name to the C7 so that only 3 teams, Cinci, UConn, and USF, will benefit from the money. If I was a fan of one of the schools moving to that conference I would be super pissed.

(02-28-2013 07:13 PM)Kronke Wrote:  

(02-28-2013 07:09 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  So this is what will be left after UC and U-Conn bolt.

ECU
Houston
SMU
Temple
UCF
USF
Tulane
Memphis

+ Tulsa.

Basically, the best of CUSA + USF, Temple.

Infinitely better than the CUSA bottom dwellers, a few FCS startups, and some random Sun Belters.

"Infinitely better"???? So how is your life in LaLa land. Just say it and it is true I guess....

(02-28-2013 07:13 PM)Kronke Wrote:  

(02-28-2013 07:09 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  So this is what will be left after UC and U-Conn bolt.

ECU
Houston
SMU
Temple
UCF
USF
Tulane
Memphis

+ Tulsa.

Basically, the best of CUSA + USF, Temple.

Infinitely better than the CUSA bottom dwellers, a few FCS startups, and some random Sun Belters.

Wow... I have never felt such love. By the way, we have been mezzanine dwellers. Thank you and good luck.

(02-28-2013 07:13 PM)Kronke Wrote:  

(02-28-2013 07:09 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  So this is what will be left after UC and U-Conn bolt.

ECU
Houston
SMU
Temple
UCF
USF
Tulane
Memphis

+ Tulsa.

Basically, the best of CUSA + USF, Temple.

Infinitely better than the CUSA bottom dwellers, a few FCS startups, and some random Sun Belters.

Better than the CUSA bottom dwellers?...That doesn't make a lot of sense. Especially considering that during the last several years, the primary bottom dwellers in football for CUSA have been Tulane and Memphis.

(02-28-2013 08:31 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  

(02-28-2013 07:09 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  So this is what will be left after UC and U-Conn bolt.

ECU
Houston
SMU
Temple
UCF
USF
Tulane
Memphis

Quite a bargain. Nine million to play Temple. The answer to all my prayers.

I made a couple predictions a week or so ago.....

#1...Big East name would go to the basketball schools.
#2...The "no name conference" would try and lure Tulsa or UMASS
#3...Houston would end up with the MWC before its all said and done.

I would not be at all surprised to see Houston jump ship and get on board with the MWC any time now.

Another swing and miss.

Eventually, the NBE superfans will be right about something.


BTW, I saw a few Memphis to the Big East billboards last weekend, guess those will have to be changed.

(02-28-2013 07:59 PM)Kruciff Wrote:  

(02-28-2013 07:09 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  So this is what will be left after UC and U-Conn bolt.

ECU
Houston
SMU
Temple
UCF
USF
Tulane
Memphis

And where exactly will they go?

I dont think they go anywhere. Those eight will probably pick up UMASS, Buffalo etc.

(02-28-2013 09:06 PM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  

(02-28-2013 08:31 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  

(02-28-2013 07:09 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  So this is what will be left after UC and U-Conn bolt.

ECU
Houston
SMU
Temple
UCF
USF
Tulane
Memphis

Quite a bargain. Nine million to play Temple. The answer to all my prayers.

I made a couple predictions a week or so ago.....

#1...Big East name would go to the basketball schools.
#2...The "no name conference" would try and lure Tulsa or UMASS
#3...Houston would end up with the MWC before its all said and done.

I would not be at all surprised to see Houston jump ship and get on board with the MWC any time now.

I hope number 3 is correct. I havnt seen this group make a decent decision since last September.

(02-28-2013 06:54 PM)TheEastisPurple Wrote:  The conference is a mess.


I understand that all of us in the Go5 are in the same boat when it comes to defections because when one of those conferences comes calling the team is gone. The basketball split was something of a unique situation and I wasn't too upset to see them go. It made the focus of the conference more narrow. Then Boise and SDSU left which was understandable from their perspective but still a black eye for the conference. How the name is now let go to a group of teams that left is beyond me. At this point I have no idea what Aresco is there for. The nBE (or whatever it will be called) could seemingly do just as well without a commissioner.

It is such a loose association of teams now with next to no stability in any phase (common goals, money, name) I just don't get the point of it at all. I think the C-USA schools have made a serious mistake at this point. Sure C-USA had it's problems but it was moving in the right direction. That conference is essentially starting from day 1 now.

But what was the alternative? All of the schools made the best decision at the time. What's left is basically, what we came from, except USF, Cincy, & UConn.

(02-28-2013 06:54 PM)TheEastisPurple Wrote:  The conference is a mess.


I understand that all of us in the Go5 are in the same boat when it comes to defections because when one of those conferences comes calling the team is gone. The basketball split was something of a unique situation and I wasn't too upset to see them go. It made the focus of the conference more narrow. Then Boise and SDSU left which was understandable from their perspective but still a black eye for the conference. How the name is now let go to a group of teams that left is beyond me. At this point I have no idea what Aresco is there for. The nBE (or whatever it will be called) could seemingly do just as well without a commissioner.

It is such a loose association of teams now with next to no stability in any phase (common goals, money, name) I just don't get the point of it at all. I think the C-USA schools have made a serious mistake at this point. Sure C-USA had it's problems but it was moving in the right direction. That conference is essentially starting from day 1 now.

I honestly feel bad for the good fans of some of those schools. This came undone in such a quick, messy, and uncertain manner.

TOGC is probably thankful he is banned at this point.

(02-28-2013 07:13 PM)Kronke Wrote:  

(02-28-2013 07:09 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  So this is what will be left after UC and U-Conn bolt.

ECU
Houston
SMU
Temple
UCF
USF
Tulane
Memphis

+ Tulsa.

Basically, the best of CUSA + USF, Temple.

Infinitely better than the CUSA bottom dwellers, a few FCS startups, and some random Sun Belters.

You're not fooling anyone... Except yourself, if you really believe that.
And if you do, it is infinitely ignorant.... then you need to GTFO of this board, and go to the ones that buys it.

Some real excitement on the Memphis board over their big conference move. You can just feel it....

http://csnbbs.com/showthread.php?tid=621230

(02-28-2013 09:43 PM)usmbacker Wrote:  Some real excitement on the Memphis board over their big conference move. You can just feel it....

http://csnbbs.com/showthread.php?tid=621230

What is going to be hilarious about it, is that C-USA will instantly be a better basketball league, about the same in football, with the new teams in about 2 to 3 years be better than any of them. We'll take a minor hit in baseball though. I also can't wait to see the defectors women's basketball teams against UCONN also....Can you say 120 - 50?

Guess what, fellas, the trademark on the Metro Conference is dead.

Quote:Word Mark METRO CONFERENCE
Goods and Services (CANCELLED) IC 042. US 100. G & S: ASSOCIATION SERVICES NAMELY, PROMOTING THE INTERESTS OF MEMBER COLLEGES PARTICIPATING IN VARIOUS SPORTS ATTRACTIONS. FIRST USE: 19750613. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19750613
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Serial Number 73777470
Filing Date January 30, 1989
Current Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Published for Opposition August 8, 1989
Registration Number 1563956
Registration Date October 31, 1989
Owner (REGISTRANT) METROPOLITAN COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE UNINCORPORATED ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION GEORGIA SUITE 1120 ONE RAVINIA DRIVE ATLANTA GEORGIA 30346
Attorney of Record MILES J. ALEXANDER
Disclaimer NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "CONFERENCE" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
Type of Mark SERVICE MARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator DEAD
Cancellation Date May 6, 1996

Anyone want to throw in on this?

(02-28-2013 09:43 PM)usmbacker Wrote:  Some real excitement on the Memphis board over their big conference move. You can just feel it....

http://csnbbs.com/showthread.php?tid=621230

I cant help but feel for Memphis. Really sucks for them. They have a hell of a basketball program. Great support.

(02-28-2013 09:43 PM)usmbacker Wrote:  Some real excitement on the Memphis board over their big conference move. You can just feel it....

http://csnbbs.com/showthread.php?tid=621230

bluebacker just keepin' it real. He's a good guy and ain't a sunshine pumper.

" A no name, half assed, conglomeration of leftover bull**** with nothing in common except a desire to get out. Wow! By golly, we did it!

I don't think this could have gone any worse. It's a total disaster.

How the hell does the school and the 'league' even market this $hit?"