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BYU & the AAC
(09-23-2014 12:27 AM)Bluegoggles Wrote:  I know I speak for many Y fans because most BYU students are not from the state of Utah. I think its 60% of the student body is out of state. Granted a majority of out of state students are from western states, many are from the east like me. Im from Boston and I enjoyed attending the UCONN game. I've got tickets to the upcoming UCF game. So, I'd love for BYU to be apart of the AAC, especially to see some great bball match ups.
It's obvious a scheduling/bowl agreement of sorts is already in place, but I believe that's the extent of the relationship. I just don't see the AAC's ability to match ESPN's payment each year of about 7-10 million or the ability to nationally televise the games.
I read some here speculate that if BYU doesn't make a playoff or a NY6 bowl that would force BYU to the AAC. While I wouldn't mind if that happened, that scenario would have zero impact. Not only does BYU enjoy its ESPN affiliation, it strategically places itself independent to be free to move to a P5 conference at any time, without contract hang ups.
Additionally, I know its BYU's goal is to schedule a minimum of five P5 teams annually. This year BYU only has three, but last year BYU played seven P5 teams. BYU has virtually scheduled every PAC 12 team home/home, including yearly thanksgiving weekend matchups. I just don't see how the AAC could accommodate that.
Also, I think BYU bigwigs like the brand and idea of independence. I believe they feel independence creates a unique image for the school.
From a SOS perspective it's best if BYU schedules as many P5 teams as possible and then cherry picks from the best of the G5 schools (basically Boise State and the top AAC schools).
I have a ton of respect for the AAC. I just don't see any future marriage...unfortunately for me.

BYU has as much chance as Memphis of making a Big5 conference. Who would take you? the PAC? They are full with no interest in BYU, don't need another Utah team. Boise would have more interest but very little for them. They would only expand into Texas.

Big12? They are more than likely cherry picked than any other conference. UT will jump to the Big10 or the Pac before taking BYU into the Big12 or do what they want as an independent. If that were to happen then I can see BYU and Boise joining a Big12 but it wouldn't be a Big5 conference if UT leaves.

None of the others would take you. The best thing you could do when ESPN sees theirs no gold at the end of the rainbow is for you and Boise to join the AAC.
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Interesting that BYU just signed a 4 game home/away with UMass
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(09-24-2014 02:58 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  Interesting that BYU just signed a 4 game home/away with UMass

Filling out a schedule as an indy isn't easy.
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(09-24-2014 02:58 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  Interesting that BYU just signed a 4 game home/away with UMass

BYU has a certain number of games it knows will just be filling space on the schedule. The UMass games just get one of those a year for four years out of the way.
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(09-24-2014 02:58 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  Interesting that BYU just signed a 4 game home/away with UMass
I bet Mitt Romney shows up for the games in Massachusetts.
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I think BYU opens 2015 with a "neutral" game up on Kolab next year....anybody confirm this?
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(09-24-2014 04:18 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  
(09-24-2014 02:58 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  Interesting that BYU just signed a 4 game home/away with UMass

Filling out a schedule as an indy isn't easy.

Not for BYU. No one seems to have a problem playing them. Wake has them as does ECU. BYU has no problem coming East to play.
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(09-23-2014 03:06 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  It would be really great, if the American could still pull off adding BYU, San Diego State, Boise State and Fresno State. 07-coffee3

Man… do I wish!
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(09-23-2014 03:32 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  
(09-23-2014 03:06 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  It would be really great, if the American could still pull off adding BYU, San Diego State, Boise State and Fresno State. 07-coffee3
Only way Boise gets in is if BYU makes that a condition for joining itself.

And even then it would require some intense and protracted negotiations. My honest guess is that it never happens.

On the other hand, BYU + SDSU + Any 2 of {UNLV, Fresno State, UNM, Colo. State, AFA} … now you're talking.

This works for me as well. I hate the MWC. It is a steaming pile.
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(09-23-2014 03:32 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  
(09-23-2014 03:06 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  It would be really great, if the American could still pull off adding BYU, San Diego State, Boise State and Fresno State. 07-coffee3
Only way Boise gets in is if BYU makes that a condition for joining itself.

And even then it would require some intense and protracted negotiations. My honest guess is that it never happens.

On the other hand, BYU + SDSU + Any 2 of {UNLV, Fresno State, UNM, Colo. State, AFA} … now you're talking.

You hit the nail in the head, NG 04-cheers

Boise isn't gonna be invited to the AAC anytime in the near future... Navy and Aresco will be sure of that, they weren't happy with Boise demands a few months back.
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(09-23-2014 01:02 AM)shere khan Wrote:  
(09-23-2014 12:27 AM)Bluegoggles Wrote:  I know I speak for many Y fans because most BYU students are not from the state of Utah. I think its 60% of the student body is out of state. Granted a majority of out of state students are from western states, many are from the east like me. Im from Boston and I enjoyed attending the UCONN game. I've got tickets to the upcoming UCF game. So, I'd love for BYU to be apart of the AAC, especially to see some great bball match ups.
It's obvious a scheduling/bowl agreement of sorts is already in place, but I believe that's the extent of the relationship. I just don't see the AAC's ability to match ESPN's payment each year of about 7-10 million or the ability to nationally televise the games.
I read some here speculate that if BYU doesn't make a playoff or a NY6 bowl that would force BYU to the AAC. While I wouldn't mind if that happened, that scenario would have zero impact. Not only does BYU enjoy its ESPN affiliation, it strategically places itself independent to be free to move to a P5 conference at any time, without contract hang ups.
Additionally, I know its BYU's goal is to schedule a minimum of five P5 teams annually. This year BYU only has three, but last year BYU played seven P5 teams. BYU has virtually scheduled every PAC 12 team home/home, including yearly thanksgiving weekend matchups. I just don't see how the AAC could accommodate that.
Also, I think BYU bigwigs like the brand and idea of independence. I believe they feel independence creates a unique image for the school.
From a SOS perspective it's best if BYU schedules as many P5 teams as possible and then cherry picks from the best of the G5 schools (basically Boise State and the top AAC schools).
I have a ton of respect for the AAC. I just don't see any future marriage...unfortunately for me.

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This Tiger fan is afraid that a good team (BYU) might end up in AAC West...as right now, Tigers are licking their chops with (Tulane, Tulsa, and SMU).
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(09-23-2014 07:35 PM)mullinsworld Wrote:  
(09-23-2014 12:27 AM)Bluegoggles Wrote:  



None of the others would take you. The best thing you could do when ESPN sees theirs no gold at the end of the rainbow is for you and Boise to join the AAC.

Boise is yesterdays news, no reason to waste a spot on them. They bring nothing to the table.
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(09-25-2014 06:39 AM)goodknightfl Wrote:  
(09-23-2014 07:35 PM)mullinsworld Wrote:  
(09-23-2014 12:27 AM)Bluegoggles Wrote:  



None of the others would take you. The best thing you could do when ESPN sees theirs no gold at the end of the rainbow is for you and Boise to join the AAC.

Boise is yesterdays news, no reason to waste a spot on them. They bring nothing to the table.

While I don't disagree they still draw & BYU would insist


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Add: BYU, Air Force, Colorado State, and Army. Then call it a day.
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