(05-16-2013 01:01 PM)King_WWW08 Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 12:46 PM)ShockerBob Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 12:36 PM)King_WWW08 Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 12:28 PM)ShockerBob Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 12:26 PM)King_WWW08 Wrote:  Houston fans are such weird creatures. Texas could be in any conference they want to be in. We just like the money and control of the Big 12.

No one is arguing that and now you're changing the argument.

How old are you?

This is why Texas plays those schools in ooc, we play in a p5 conference therefore don't need many key games in the schedule. We play UCLA and Ole Miss.

So why did you say this then?

(05-15-2013 04:17 PM)King_WWW08 Wrote:  As a UT fan I really do not want my school playing schools who have not had long term success.

Bc an AAC school would be one of those schools that would try to ruin our season even though they would not be playing for a championship.

Good point, but one could say the same about Iowa State and Baylor the previous two years.

(05-16-2013 01:10 PM)Green Bull Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 01:01 PM)King_WWW08 Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 12:46 PM)ShockerBob Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 12:36 PM)King_WWW08 Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 12:28 PM)ShockerBob Wrote:  No one is arguing that and now you're changing the argument.

How old are you?

This is why Texas plays those schools in ooc, we play in a p5 conference therefore don't need many key games in the schedule. We play UCLA and Ole Miss.

So why did you say this then?

(05-15-2013 04:17 PM)King_WWW08 Wrote:  As a UT fan I really do not want my school playing schools who have not had long term success.

Bc an AAC school would be one of those schools that would try to ruin our season even though they would not be playing for a championship.

Good point, but one could say the same about Iowa State and Baylor the previous two years.

Yeah there is nothing that can be done about them. We are obligated to play them.

Had lunch with a UT admin and they are under pressure to add two more and the two he mentioned sickend me. Not Cincy, USF or UCF. Houston was mentioned but was third or fourth.

(05-16-2013 09:53 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  Had lunch with a UT admin and they are under pressure to add two more and the two he mentioned sickend me. Not Cincy, USF or UCF. Houston was mentioned but was third or fourth.

Well that sucks. From the AAC? CUSA? MW?

(05-16-2013 09:53 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  Had lunch with a UT admin and they are under pressure to add two more and the two he mentioned sickend me. Not Cincy, USF or UCF. Houston was mentioned but was third or fourth.

Temple and Memphis?

Tulane and Memphis?

UCONN and Memphis?

UNLV and Boise?

New Mexico and Boise?

New Mexico and UNLV?
All of those sans Houston is worthy

But at least we were mentioned...

(05-16-2013 09:53 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  Had lunch with a UT admin and they are under pressure to add two more and the two he mentioned sickend me. Not Cincy, USF or UCF. Houston was mentioned but was third or fourth.

So what were the top two schools mentioned?

@shocker

T-shirt fans are not meant to be taken seriously. ignore king

(05-16-2013 09:53 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  Had lunch with a UT admin and they are under pressure to add two more and the two he mentioned sickend me. Not Cincy, USF or UCF. Houston was mentioned but was third or fourth.

Why would ECU to the B12 make you sick?

(05-17-2013 07:52 AM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 09:53 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  Had lunch with a UT admin and they are under pressure to add two more and the two he mentioned sickend me. Not Cincy, USF or UCF. Houston was mentioned but was third or fourth.

Why would ECU to the B12 make you sick?

I think ECU could be one of the two since the WV AD was lobbying for the school.

I think ECU would be a great pick for the Big 12, good attendance, good football culture, not so great media market. But I think UHouston would even be better...

(05-17-2013 07:49 AM)AirRaid Wrote:  @shocker

T-shirt fans are not meant to be taken seriously. ignore king

How can I be a t-shirt fan if I actually go to UH? You're going full retard AirRaid.

If what our SMU fellow is saying is true...

Let's start by taking the AAC:

UH, UC, UConn, Memphis, Tulane, Navy, ECU, SMU, USF, UCF, Tulsa, Temple.

Subtract the three mentioned as "out":

UH, UConn, Memphis, Tulane, Navy, ECU, SMU, Tulsa, Temple.

Subtract those that are a geographic nightmare:

UH, Memphis, Tulane, ECU, SMU, Tulsa.

Tulsa is a redundant market, and UH/SMU are "backup" choices:

Memphis, Tulane, ECU.

There are benefits and drawbacks to each choice. What do you guys consider to be the next eliminating factor?

EDIT: Let's add in the reasonable MWC choices.

Tulane, Memphis, ECU, New Mexico, UNLV, Colorado State.

(05-17-2013 08:40 AM)Cougar King Wrote:  

(05-17-2013 07:49 AM)AirRaid Wrote:  @shocker

T-shirt fans are not meant to be taken seriously. ignore king

How can I be a t-shirt fan if I actually go to UH? You're going full retard AirRaid.

i meant king www genius

(05-16-2013 01:01 PM)King_WWW08 Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 12:46 PM)ShockerBob Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 12:36 PM)King_WWW08 Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 12:28 PM)ShockerBob Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 12:26 PM)King_WWW08 Wrote:  Houston fans are such weird creatures. Texas could be in any conference they want to be in. We just like the money and control of the Big 12.

No one is arguing that and now you're changing the argument.

How old are you?

This is why Texas plays those schools in ooc, we play in a p5 conference therefore don't need many key games in the schedule. We play UCLA and Ole Miss.

So why did you say this then?

(05-15-2013 04:17 PM)King_WWW08 Wrote:  As a UT fan I really do not want my school playing schools who have not had long term success.

Bc an AAC school would be one of those schools that would try to ruin our season even though they would not be playing for a championship.

After making this statement, please do yourself and all of us AAC members a favor and remove Memphis from:

Quote:I Root For: Memphis/Texas

(05-17-2013 08:52 AM)oliveandblue Wrote:  If what our SMU fellow is saying is true...

Let's start by taking the AAC:

UH, UC, UConn, Memphis, Tulane, Navy, ECU, SMU, USF, UCF, Tulsa, Temple.

Subtract the three mentioned as "out":

UH, UConn, Memphis, Tulane, Navy, ECU, SMU, Tulsa, Temple.

Subtract those that are a geographic nightmare:

UH, Memphis, Tulane, ECU, SMU, Tulsa.

Tulsa is a redundant market, and UH/SMU are "backup" choices:

Memphis, Tulane, ECU.

There are benefits and drawbacks to each choice. What do you guys consider to be the next eliminating factor?

EDIT: Let's add in the reasonable MWC choices.

Tulane, Memphis, ECU, New Mexico, UNLV, Colorado State.

Based on your assumption, my picks would be ECU and Memphis. However, I can't see a football first conference adding Memphis. Nevertheless, I could see Memphis as a B12 bridge to WV and ECU:

If Tulane goes to the Big XII, then that tiny brand-new stadium we're building will actually sell out. Getting a mere 25k in the city to watch Tulane play Texas or OK State will be an easy task. There are no academic/institutional questions in adding Tulane (presidents like us). What we DON'T offer is a big fanbase - we're very mid-major in that regard.

ECU pairs nicely with WVU. ECU also has a HUGE following - they are very power-school in that regard. ECU also has a decent football tradition. ECU in the Big XII becomes a 60-65k draw every weekend. Unfortunately, ECU is poorly ranked academically - but I personally feel that they're underrated as a school. I know very gifted people that went there - and I think that UNC, Duke, and Wake Forest are making them look 'dumber' than they really are.

Memphis has a big FB stadium that they have issues filling (reminds me of Tulane in the Superdome). Memphis has an elite basketball program. Memphis likely offers the Liberty Bowl with their admittance. Memphis has a sizable fanbase - although they care more about BB than FB. Memphis could really become the new Louisville with the correct leadership and investment. My biggest concern - if they want a BB-first city school, why not Cincinnati? They can cover both fronts better than Memphis and have been comp. with the conference in OOC games.

(05-17-2013 09:25 AM)oliveandblue Wrote:  If Tulane goes to the Big XII, then that tiny brand-new stadium we're building will actually sell out. Getting a mere 25k in the city to watch Tulane play Texas or OK State will be an easy task. There are no academic/institutional questions in adding Tulane (presidents like us). What we DON'T offer is a big fanbase - we're very mid-major in that regard.

ECU pairs nicely with WVU. ECU also has a HUGE following - they are very power-school in that regard. ECU also has a decent football tradition. ECU in the Big XII becomes a 60-65k draw every weekend. Unfortunately, ECU is poorly ranked academically - but I personally feel that they're underrated as a school. I know very gifted people that went there - and I think that UNC, Duke, and Wake Forest are making them look 'dumber' than they really are.

Memphis has a big FB stadium that they have issues filling (reminds me of Tulane in the Superdome). Memphis has an elite basketball program. Memphis likely offers the Liberty Bowl with their admittance. Memphis has a sizable fanbase - although they care more about BB than FB. Memphis could really become the new Louisville with the correct leadership and investment. My biggest concern - if they want a BB-first city school, why not Cincinnati? They can cover both fronts better than Memphis and have been comp. with the conference in OOC games.

I realistically see the B12 adding UC and ECU. Those are the two best schools to pair with WV.

(05-17-2013 08:14 AM)Underdog Wrote:  

(05-17-2013 07:52 AM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 09:53 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  Had lunch with a UT admin and they are under pressure to add two more and the two he mentioned sickend me. Not Cincy, USF or UCF. Houston was mentioned but was third or fourth.

Why would ECU to the B12 make you sick?

I think ECU could be one of the two since the WV AD was lobbying for the school.

I betcha it's Cin and ECU. The most logical for WVU's travel partners

"What about Temple?" They've been kicked out of a major conference before
"What about Memphis?" If WV had to choose between ECU (long history with) and Memphis it would be ECU.
"What about UCONN?" Too far North
"What about U_F?" Too far South
"What about Navy?" We're not even sure Navy is staying in AAC let alone moving to the B12
"What about Tulane?"

UH and SMU will be blocked by Texas
Tulsa will be blocked by Oklahoma

(05-17-2013 09:42 AM)PurpleReigns2012 Wrote:  

(05-17-2013 08:14 AM)Underdog Wrote:  

(05-17-2013 07:52 AM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(05-16-2013 09:53 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  Had lunch with a UT admin and they are under pressure to add two more and the two he mentioned sickend me. Not Cincy, USF or UCF. Houston was mentioned but was third or fourth.

Why would ECU to the B12 make you sick?

I think ECU could be one of the two since the WV AD was lobbying for the school.

I betcha it's Cin and ECU. The most logical for WVU's travel partners

I totally agree.

Adding Cincinnati and ECU effectively ends the AAC.

Things could get scary for schools like Temple, SMU, and Tulane if that happens.

If the AAC fails, I'd like to see Tulane set up a 6 home/5-6 away schedule as an independent. The road games would need to be $$ games at places like Oregon, Ohio State, Florida, and Michigan. The home games would need to be against bad teams that we could beat.