no way is TxSt next on the list if things continue to change..

UTSA/UTEP/UNT/Rice.

That's four Texas schools as is... You want that much power to the conference put in one state?

That'd be fine if you were rerunning the SWC or a Texas Football Conference.. but for a full regional conference? doesn't happen.

Tulsa is in CUSA next year and maybe a year after that.

Im looking forward to the new CUSA West. I think its gonna be a pretty fun league next year in football and basketball.

(03-23-2013 09:35 PM)panicstricken Wrote:  Tulsa is in CUSA next year and maybe a year after that.

Im looking forward to the new CUSA West. I think its gonna be a pretty fun league next year in football and basketball.

Tulsa can always stay, but that would probably have someone like USM going instead

(03-23-2013 05:52 PM)PureGold Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 05:05 PM)baruna falls Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 04:40 PM)PureGold Wrote:  UAB moves to the West if WKU is added.

Why?

Between MTSU and WKU it's roughly 100 miles, but MTSU and UAB is 200. All 3 schools are just about on the same plane, but since most of the east schools are north of Tennessee's south borderline, don't you think it makes more sense for UAB to shift West?

East
ODU, Charlotte, Marshall, FIU, FAU, MTSU, WKU

West
UAB, USM, LTU, UNT, Rice, UTSA, UTEP

Of course, this could change... but we'll get to that later.

I have nothing against WKU, they are likely the next best add but it really screws up the divisions. I think CUSA has to stay with East/ West alignment. If UAB moves West the Herd will have no existing Division rivals. While I am happy with all the adds, not playing USM & UAB regularly would suck. Not hang myself suck, but ah shucks sucks. WKU is a fine add but...

(03-23-2013 10:00 PM)77Herd11 Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 05:52 PM)PureGold Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 05:05 PM)baruna falls Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 04:40 PM)PureGold Wrote:  UAB moves to the West if WKU is added.

Why?

Between MTSU and WKU it's roughly 100 miles, but MTSU and UAB is 200. All 3 schools are just about on the same plane, but since most of the east schools are north of Tennessee's south borderline, don't you think it makes more sense for UAB to shift West?

East
ODU, Charlotte, Marshall, FIU, FAU, MTSU, WKU

West
UAB, USM, LTU, UNT, Rice, UTSA, UTEP

Of course, this could change... but we'll get to that later.

I have nothing against WKU, they are likely the next best add but it really screws up the divisions. I think CUSA has to stay with East/ West alignment. If UAB moves West the Herd will have no existing Division rivals. While I am happy with all the adds, not playing USM & UAB regularly would suck. Not hang myself suck, but ah shucks sucks. WKU is a fine add but...

don't think there's much of a choice, got to take the best program out there

(03-23-2013 10:04 PM)techdawg88 Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 10:00 PM)77Herd11 Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 05:52 PM)PureGold Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 05:05 PM)baruna falls Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 04:40 PM)PureGold Wrote:  UAB moves to the West if WKU is added.

Why?

Between MTSU and WKU it's roughly 100 miles, but MTSU and UAB is 200. All 3 schools are just about on the same plane, but since most of the east schools are north of Tennessee's south borderline, don't you think it makes more sense for UAB to shift West?

East
ODU, Charlotte, Marshall, FIU, FAU, MTSU, WKU

West
UAB, USM, LTU, UNT, Rice, UTSA, UTEP

Of course, this could change... but we'll get to that later.

I have nothing against WKU, they are likely the next best add but it really screws up the divisions. I think CUSA has to stay with East/ West alignment. If UAB moves West the Herd will have no existing Division rivals. While I am happy with all the adds, not playing USM & UAB regularly would suck. Not hang myself suck, but ah shucks sucks. WKU is a fine add but...

don't think there's much of a choice, got to take the best program out there

Really need to expand that stadium, though.

(03-23-2013 03:33 PM)HerdZoned Wrote:  Don't always believe Chuck "Done Deal" Landon.

Chuck can be a lose cannon at times and report inaccurate things.

He's not wrong on this one. I mentioned this in a thread a couple weeks ago. I'm looking forward to having WKU. I'm also hearing there might be another twist to how this all unfolds before its all said and done. Lets just say that there is another possibility being talked about that could occur. Separate from the WKU/Tulsa situation. And no, I'm not talking about any more schools leaving CUSA. Totally different situation. Stay tuned over the next several weeks.

(03-23-2013 10:10 PM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 03:33 PM)HerdZoned Wrote:  Don't always believe Chuck "Done Deal" Landon.

Chuck can be a lose cannon at times and report inaccurate things.

He's not wrong on this one. I mentioned this in a thread a couple weeks ago. I'm looking forward to having WKU. I'm also hearing there might be another twist to how this all unfolds before its all said and done. Lets just say that there is another possibility being talked about that could occur. Separate from the WKU/Tulsa situation. And no, I'm not talking about any more schools leaving CUSA. Totally different situation. Stay tuned over the next several weeks.

can you give us a clue to what your hearing?

WKU is a better program overall than Tulsa, anyway. They're young, but after a few years, WKU will have similar fame and success. I'm partial to WKU for some weird reason.

(03-23-2013 10:11 PM)meangreener Wrote:  WKU is a better program overall than Tulsa, anyway. They're young, but after a few years, WKU will have similar fame and success. I'm partial to WKU for some weird reason.

I think for me it's because Tech used to have a rivalry with WKU like we did with USM

(03-23-2013 10:13 PM)techdawg88 Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 10:11 PM)meangreener Wrote:  WKU is a better program overall than Tulsa, anyway. They're young, but after a few years, WKU will have similar fame and success. I'm partial to WKU for some weird reason.

I think for me it's because Tech used to have a rivalry with WKU like we did with USM

We (until this year) have had a nice little basketball rivalry and they pull good name recognition. They have an excellent basketball program. And despite what you think of Bobby Petrino, it was a huge grab.

(03-23-2013 10:11 PM)meangreener Wrote:  WKU is a better program overall than Tulsa, anyway. They're young, but after a few years, WKU will have similar fame and success. I'm partial to WKU for some weird reason.

Uhm..

Quote:WKU is a better program overall than Tulsa, anyway.

Is.. means right now.

Quote:They're young, but after a few years, WKU will have similar fame and success.

Will have?

So are they better now, or will they be better down the road?

(03-23-2013 10:14 PM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 10:11 PM)meangreener Wrote:  WKU is a better program overall than Tulsa, anyway. They're young, but after a few years, WKU will have similar fame and success. I'm partial to WKU for some weird reason.

Uhm..

Quote:WKU is a better program overall than Tulsa, anyway.

Is.. means right now.

Quote:They're young, but after a few years, WKU will have similar fame and success.

Will have?

So are they better now, or will they be better down the road?

Pretty good football and very good basketball. Hamstrung by the Sun Belt, thus getting them a 16 seed and forcing them to play Kansas.

(03-23-2013 10:11 PM)meangreener Wrote:  WKU is a better program overall than Tulsa, anyway. They're young, but after a few years, WKU will have similar fame and success. I'm partial to WKU for some weird reason.

Tulsa has the better football tradition right now while WKU has the better basketball tradition.

It might take a little while for football to totally catch up in CUSA but the basketball side of things for CUSA is going to be a stronger league from top to bottom than what it has been the last 7-8 years.

(03-23-2013 10:24 PM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 10:11 PM)meangreener Wrote:  WKU is a better program overall than Tulsa, anyway. They're young, but after a few years, WKU will have similar fame and success. I'm partial to WKU for some weird reason.

Tulsa has the better football tradition right now while WKU has the better basketball tradition.

It might take a little while for football to totally catch up in CUSA but the basketball side of things for CUSA is going to be a stronger league from top to bottom than what it has been the last 7-8 years.

That's why I'm cool with CUSA, especially with WKU. While we had an off-year in basketball, we have a great recruiting class, a good basketball fanbase and hopefully Bumford will eventually channel some Marquette.

(03-23-2013 10:11 PM)meangreener Wrote:  WKU is a better program overall than Tulsa, anyway. They're young, but after a few years, WKU will have similar fame and success. I'm partial to WKU for some weird reason.

So WKU is better than the overall best program in CUSA since we joined? Your funny

(03-23-2013 10:28 PM)next04 Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 10:11 PM)meangreener Wrote:  WKU is a better program overall than Tulsa, anyway. They're young, but after a few years, WKU will have similar fame and success. I'm partial to WKU for some weird reason.

So WKU is better than the overall best program in CUSA since we joined? Your funny

Overall? You guys have good/great football and average basketball. WKU has good/great basketball and good football. A lot of potential.

Welcome TUlsa!

(03-23-2013 10:15 PM)meangreener Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 10:14 PM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  

(03-23-2013 10:11 PM)meangreener Wrote:  WKU is a better program overall than Tulsa, anyway. They're young, but after a few years, WKU will have similar fame and success. I'm partial to WKU for some weird reason.

Uhm..

Quote:WKU is a better program overall than Tulsa, anyway.

Is.. means right now.

Quote:They're young, but after a few years, WKU will have similar fame and success.

Will have?

So are they better now, or will they be better down the road?

Pretty good football and very good basketball. Hamstrung by the Sun Belt, thus getting them a 16 seed and forcing them to play Kansas.

hamstrung? WKU went 16-15 in the regular season this year, and struggled to reach .500 in league play. Its not like they were the 2nd best team in the league and got shafted with a 26 win season. They were going to be a 15 or 16 seed, everyone knew that.

I guess they were also hamstrung by the Sun Belt when they were 8 or 9 seeds. Or, when they made the Top 25, or when they made the Sweet 16s.