FYI: To those offended by another thread discussing anything about any FCS teams..

First: you shouldn't be so thin skinned.

Second: How do you expect the average person to even know those threads existed if they never (or almost never) go over to the smack board. They get moved so fast, we don't have a chance to see they even happened. And it's our fault for starting a new one?

(09-11-2013 04:38 PM)The4thOption Wrote:  FYI: To those offended by another thread discussing anything about any FCS teams..

First: you shouldn't be so thin skinned.

Second: How do you expect the average person to even know those threads existed if they never (or almost never) go over to the smack board. They get moved so fast, we don't have a chance to see they even happened. And it's our fault for starting a new one?

You annoy us. You are as bad, if not a little worse than Liberty fans.

(09-11-2013 05:22 PM)mathenis89 Wrote:  

(09-11-2013 04:38 PM)The4thOption Wrote:  FYI: To those offended by another thread discussing anything about any FCS teams..

First: you shouldn't be so thin skinned.

Second: How do you expect the average person to even know those threads existed if they never (or almost never) go over to the smack board. They get moved so fast, we don't have a chance to see they even happened. And it's our fault for starting a new one?

You annoy us. You are as bad, if not a little worse than Liberty fans.

Well then, they got just what they wanted from you.

(09-11-2013 05:22 PM)mathenis89 Wrote:  

(09-11-2013 04:38 PM)The4thOption Wrote:  FYI: To those offended by another thread discussing anything about any FCS teams..

First: you shouldn't be so thin skinned.

Second: How do you expect the average person to even know those threads existed if they never (or almost never) go over to the smack board. They get moved so fast, we don't have a chance to see they even happened. And it's our fault for starting a new one?

You annoy us. You are as bad, if not a little worse than Liberty fans.

The difference is..... WE BELONG HERE! And have for a long time. Our program is a proven winner, Liberty - While I wish them well - is not.

If Liberty were trying to justify their ability to immediately compete in this conference then we would all be laughing.

What annoys some of us is the blind belief that an FBS label for longer than ours automatically means that ANY of the current programs are going to be so much better than us on the field. When there is absolutely no evidence to that fact. MOST of the problems WKU faced in transition are irrelevant to Georgia Southern and App State. Not all, but most. They were a one hit wonder, not a perennial power house, elite Dynasty program from the FCS. And for that matter, neither was Troy. Simple acknowledgement that we are probably going to hold our own from day one would be sufficient to appease the over zealous - which I don't consider myself NOT to be - but to each his own opinion. It's the looking down their nose at "little GaSouthern" that some of us find outright laughable that gets on our nerves and perpetuates "chest beating". I realize that some of you have stated that we will probably do fine right off the bat, but there are many who think it absurd that we might only lose one or two conference games. The fact is that we have been trying to schedule some of you guys for years.... now your programs have no choice but to play us.. so tell your AD's that have been to scared to play us through the years that GEORGIA SOUTHERN IS COMING.. AND HELL IS COMMING WITH US!!!! GATA!


Hey, smack is kinda of fun!
I see why you boys come over here now.

Seriously, someone mentioned Liberty? Why open that can of worms? This thread was hijacked enough, now when they get over here it's going to be even more ridiculous...

(09-12-2013 07:47 PM)bamaEagle Wrote:  Seriously, someone mentioned Liberty? Why open that can of worms? This thread was hijacked enough, now when they get over here it's going to be even more ridiculous...

You gotta say their name 5 times total into a mirror for them to appear.

Like Bloody Mary or Candyman.

(09-12-2013 08:50 PM)TheRevSWT Wrote:  

(09-12-2013 07:47 PM)bamaEagle Wrote:  Seriously, someone mentioned Liberty? Why open that can of worms? This thread was hijacked enough, now when they get over here it's going to be even more ridiculous...

You gotta say their name 5 times total into a mirror for them to appear.

Like Bloody Mary or Candyman.

Whew! Thats a relief. But they would be a quality add...




















JK LOL

(09-11-2013 04:38 PM)The4thOption Wrote:  FYI: To those offended by another thread discussing anything about any FCS teams..

First: you shouldn't be so thin skinned.

Second: How do you expect the average person to even know those threads existed if they never (or almost never) go over to the smack board. They get moved so fast, we don't have a chance to see they even happened. And it's our fault for starting a new one?

Save yourself the heartache and take your FCS talk to AGS. There's your solution...

(09-12-2013 10:52 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  Save yourself the heartache and take your FCS talk to AGS. There's your solution...

I understand the dislike for FCS threads over here and personally, I'm not a big fan of touting how great FCS is because none of that matters. I actually think this is one of the stupidest threads I've seen posted in quite a long time.

However, if you're not interested in the topic, you could not click on it. Seriously, if it bothers you that much, just ignore it. Those who want to participate in the discussion will and the rest don't even have to bother themselves with reading it.

But to respond as you and others have throughout this thread is just as idiotic as those who you are responding to. If you guys are so much better, then perhaps you should act as such. Responding in any form only opens the door and invites continued conversation and banter.

(09-13-2013 08:13 AM)Pike51 Wrote:  

(09-12-2013 10:52 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  Save yourself the heartache and take your FCS talk to AGS. There's your solution...

I understand the dislike for FCS threads over here and personally, I'm not a big fan of touting how great FCS is because none of that matters. I actually think this is one of the stupidest threads I've seen posted in quite a long time.

However, if you're not interested in the topic, you could not click on it. Seriously, if it bothers you that much, just ignore it. Those who want to participate in the discussion will and the rest don't even have to bother themselves with reading it.

But to respond as you and others have throughout this thread is just as idiotic as those who you are responding to. If you guys are so much better, then perhaps you should act as such. Responding in any form only opens the door and invites continued conversation and banter.

This was exactly the response from those who were opposed to the OT board being created. It was created because people couldn't just "not click" on threads about The Walking Dead, Falling Skies, etc.

I waa against the OT board being added, but it was created for a reason and the majority of FCS threads are OT here. There has already been more FCS talk this year than all of last year. Again, this isn't AGS.

I haven't seen a single thread that was about FCS only. The FCS threads involve games with the FBS.

Mt pi kapp doesn't like them because he wants to promote the myth that there is a huge gap between the top of FCS and the G5.

He says NDSU beating K state means nothing other than k state doesn't prepare for FCS teams. Same for ewu over top 25 Oregon st. Also, sagarin computer rankings mean nothing. He thinks the computers can't understand that the one letter difference in FCS and FBS means they are automatically better. Sagarin said there is no difference other than late in the season, the FCS team could be impacted more by injuries due to the scholarship numbers.

(09-13-2013 09:30 AM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  This was exactly the response from those who were opposed to the OT board being created. It was created because people couldn't just "not click" on threads about The Walking Dead, Falling Skies, etc.

I waa against the OT board being added, but it was created for a reason and the majority of FCS threads are OT here. There has already been more FCS talk this year than all of last year. Again, this isn't AGS.

No offense, but you can just "not click" on a thread. It's called self control and discipline. Do you have to take a hit from the joint when someone offers it to you? Do you have to watch Honey Boo Boo when it comes on TV? Do you have to sleep with the fat girl instead of going home alone? No, you don't have to do any of these things just like you don't have to click on a thread and read it. That's part of being a human being, the ability to reason and make informed decisions about what we will, won't, can, and can't do.

And yes, I agree there are way too many FCS related threads over here but you have to keep in mind that you are adding 2 schools who have been FCS powerhouses. They are both very proud of their history and it's difficult for some to let go. In another year or 2, these threads will go away. Until then, the GSU and App fans have nothing else to talk about because they are still playing FCS schedules and they want to be accepted by their future FBS peers. I know I watched the game last night and studied both teams, learning the style of play, the crowd, any of the little things that may be different. Truth be told, the experience at both GSU and App are closer to FBS level than nearly any other FCS school and are actually better than some current FBS schools... so in the minds of these fan bases, they belong and they are just looking for a way to tout that fact.

Reacting in a negative manner isn't going to change anything. You have 2 logical options, don't click the thread or provide positive encouragement to sway behavior. Neither of which you are currently doing. Personally, I would suggest you take the high road and act like a civilized adult, help grow your soon to be peers, encourage the positive discussion, and not act like a spoiled bully on the playground who wants his ball and his game played by his rules.

But that's just the opinion of a Georgia Southern fan.

(09-13-2013 11:49 AM)Pike51 Wrote:  

(09-13-2013 09:30 AM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  This was exactly the response from those who were opposed to the OT board being created. It was created because people couldn't just "not click" on threads about The Walking Dead, Falling Skies, etc.

I waa against the OT board being added, but it was created for a reason and the majority of FCS threads are OT here. There has already been more FCS talk this year than all of last year. Again, this isn't AGS.

No offense, but you can just "not click" on a thread.

I think you missed the point...

I went looking for the thread that ultimately decided that the OT board would be added, but couldn't find it. You'd be shocked at how few people were willing to just not click on a thread. If the OT board had never been established, FCS threads could be on the main board tagged OT, but the OT board was established because of people's unwillingness to just not click, that was the entire crux of the debate and I had the exact same attitude as you have now, but that battle was lost.

(09-13-2013 10:32 AM)GSU Eagles Wrote:  I haven't seen a single thread that was about FCS only. The FCS threads involve games with the FBS.

Mt pi kapp doesn't like them because he wants to promote the myth that there is a huge gap between the top of FCS and the G5.

He says NDSU beating K state means nothing other than k state doesn't prepare for FCS teams. Same for ewu over top 25 Oregon st. Also, sagarin computer rankings mean nothing. He thinks the computers can't understand that the one letter difference in FCS and FBS means they are automatically better. Sagarin said there is no difference other than late in the season, the FCS team could be impacted more by injuries due to the scholarship numbers.

As long as you're going to put words in my mouth and tell half truths(and in some cases flat out lies) about what I've said, I'm done having this conversation with you.

(09-13-2013 01:57 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  I think you missed the point...

I went looking for the thread that ultimately decided that the OT board would be added, but couldn't find it. You'd be shocked at how few people were willing to just not click on a thread. If the OT board had never been established, FCS threads could be on the main board tagged OT, but the OT board was established because of people's unwillingness to just not click, that was the entire crux of the debate and I had the exact same attitude as you have now, but that battle was lost.

That's fine and dandy, but if people are unable to "not click" a thread, it's their own fault... not the fault of the people who post said threads and/or choose to participate willingly in said threads. Just because "the battle was lost" doesn't mean you should start a new battle with others who are posting items of interest to them and a few others on the forum. (however misguided you feel it may be).

There will always be threads people don't think should be posted, it just so happens that right now, with the addition of some new FCS schools to the conference, you're going to see an increase in FCS related threads. They will die down eventually.

(09-13-2013 02:22 PM)Pike51 Wrote:  

(09-13-2013 01:57 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  I think you missed the point...

I went looking for the thread that ultimately decided that the OT board would be added, but couldn't find it. You'd be shocked at how few people were willing to just not click on a thread. If the OT board had never been established, FCS threads could be on the main board tagged OT, but the OT board was established because of people's unwillingness to just not click, that was the entire crux of the debate and I had the exact same attitude as you have now, but that battle was lost.

That's fine and dandy, but if people are unable to "not click" a thread, it's their own fault... not the fault of the people who post said threads and/or choose to participate willingly in said threads. Just because "the battle was lost" doesn't mean you should start a new battle with others who are posting items of interest to them and a few others on the forum. (however misguided you feel it may be).

There will always be threads people don't think should be posted, it just so happens that right now, with the addition of some new FCS schools to the conference, you're going to see an increase in FCS related threads. They will die down eventually.

I understand where you're coming from, but it's not as if there aren't numerous other places that App and Southern fans can discuss FCS games.

(09-13-2013 02:42 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(09-13-2013 02:22 PM)Pike51 Wrote:  

(09-13-2013 01:57 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  I think you missed the point...

I went looking for the thread that ultimately decided that the OT board would be added, but couldn't find it. You'd be shocked at how few people were willing to just not click on a thread. If the OT board had never been established, FCS threads could be on the main board tagged OT, but the OT board was established because of people's unwillingness to just not click, that was the entire crux of the debate and I had the exact same attitude as you have now, but that battle was lost.

That's fine and dandy, but if people are unable to "not click" a thread, it's their own fault... not the fault of the people who post said threads and/or choose to participate willingly in said threads. Just because "the battle was lost" doesn't mean you should start a new battle with others who are posting items of interest to them and a few others on the forum. (however misguided you feel it may be).

There will always be threads people don't think should be posted, it just so happens that right now, with the addition of some new FCS schools to the conference, you're going to see an increase in FCS related threads. They will die down eventually.

I understand where you're coming from, but it's not as if there aren't numerous other places that App and Southern fans can discuss FCS games.

Again, every FCS thread involved a FBS team. Where are these all FCS only threads you are dreaming up?

(09-13-2013 02:42 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(09-13-2013 02:22 PM)Pike51 Wrote:  

(09-13-2013 01:57 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  I think you missed the point...

I went looking for the thread that ultimately decided that the OT board would be added, but couldn't find it. You'd be shocked at how few people were willing to just not click on a thread. If the OT board had never been established, FCS threads could be on the main board tagged OT, but the OT board was established because of people's unwillingness to just not click, that was the entire crux of the debate and I had the exact same attitude as you have now, but that battle was lost.

That's fine and dandy, but if people are unable to "not click" a thread, it's their own fault... not the fault of the people who post said threads and/or choose to participate willingly in said threads. Just because "the battle was lost" doesn't mean you should start a new battle with others who are posting items of interest to them and a few others on the forum. (however misguided you feel it may be).

There will always be threads people don't think should be posted, it just so happens that right now, with the addition of some new FCS schools to the conference, you're going to see an increase in FCS related threads. They will die down eventually.

I understand where you're coming from, but it's not as if there aren't numerous other places that App and Southern fans can discuss FCS games.

Our games are relevant to the conference in that they reflect on the power of incoming members. Games between FCS and BCS conferences are relevant to this conference as they may show a trend towards the narrowing of the gap between even major FBS programs and top tier elite of the FCS (which two incoming members are) - but perhaps more importantly because IF that gap is narrowing, the gap SHOULD also be narrowing between G5 conferences and the power BCS conferences. It should also take away from any or some of the negative rep that some members of the conference fear by bringing in FCS teams. This should be seen as a good thing by the conference unless it is our members who are losing those games. We are going to get a pretty good look how the two GSU programs compare when GS plays both Samford and UTC. The fact that both Troy and GS had nearly the same results against Sav.St might also be telling. Although I admit that both SSU and GAST are so weak that it is hard to tell anything. Anyway, it isn't as if these/those games are being played in a bubble that has no effect on the SBC. Ignoring them doesn't change that the outcomes of those games can have some impact on the conference. If some people find the results of those games disturbing to their long held beliefs of superiority over the whole of FCS, then that is their short coming. IMOP of course.

(09-13-2013 05:41 PM)GSU Eagles Wrote:  

(09-13-2013 02:42 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(09-13-2013 02:22 PM)Pike51 Wrote:  

(09-13-2013 01:57 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  I think you missed the point...

I went looking for the thread that ultimately decided that the OT board would be added, but couldn't find it. You'd be shocked at how few people were willing to just not click on a thread. If the OT board had never been established, FCS threads could be on the main board tagged OT, but the OT board was established because of people's unwillingness to just not click, that was the entire crux of the debate and I had the exact same attitude as you have now, but that battle was lost.

That's fine and dandy, but if people are unable to "not click" a thread, it's their own fault... not the fault of the people who post said threads and/or choose to participate willingly in said threads. Just because "the battle was lost" doesn't mean you should start a new battle with others who are posting items of interest to them and a few others on the forum. (however misguided you feel it may be).

There will always be threads people don't think should be posted, it just so happens that right now, with the addition of some new FCS schools to the conference, you're going to see an increase in FCS related threads. They will die down eventually.

I understand where you're coming from, but it's not as if there aren't numerous other places that App and Southern fans can discuss FCS games.

Again, every FCS thread involved a FBS team. Where are these all FCS only threads you are dreaming up?

You miss the point with the best of them...

The threads in question are referred to as "FCS threads" because they have uniformly been focusing on the FCS end of it, not because they are FCS vs FCS.

Furthermore the underlying issue is that they are non-Sun Belt threads. The FCS facet is certain to draw the ire of Sun Belt fans, but again, these haven't been Sun Belt threads(did anyone complain about the USA vs SUU being a FCS thread?).

You trying to deflect by pointing to the FBS teams involved is downright comical, I'm sure the Kansas State opener would have gotten a thread had they been playing Colorado State, right?

There was a NDSU vs kState thread on the CUSA board where you are a mod.

It involved FCS and did not involve CUSA.