I wonder where CUSA will look to replace UAB. The Sun Belt would be logical based on geography but they have raided the MAC before...

Losing Money


We're at just over 11 million.

(11-30-2014 06:00 PM)eastisbest Wrote:  Losing Money


We're at just over 11 million.

If we're losing 11 million, then why are we doing it?

There are 10 other MAC schools losing even more.

Just like most people, businesses, municipalities, state and federal govts...they are up to thier ears in debt. Not surprised one bit...

http://footballscoop.com/news/uab-planni...l-program/

Looks like UAB football is no more.

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/uab-shuts-f...d=27306795

UAB players will probably be immediately eligible to play if they transfer to another school. Others schools will be scouting their roster.

(12-02-2014 12:13 PM)Rocket65 Wrote:  UAB players will probably be immediately eligible to play if they transfer to another school. Others schools will be scouting their roster.

Wonder how their DB's played this year

If UAB drops, I hope Toledo gets an invite to the CUSA. I don't even care if they're on par with the MAC, at least we'll play some different teams.

(12-02-2014 12:59 PM)inductchuck16 Wrote:  If UAB drops, I hope Toledo gets an invite to the CUSA. I don't even care if they're on par with the MAC, at least we'll play some different teams.

Well, at the very least, we could visit my daughter and son-in-law when the Rockets play at UTEP (they are stationed at Fort Bliss)...

(12-02-2014 12:59 PM)inductchuck16 Wrote:  If UAB drops, I hope Toledo gets an invite to the CUSA. I don't even care if they're on par with the MAC, at least we'll play some different teams.

We'd have to increase our athletic budget considerably just for travel. Wonder how many southern schools would want to come to Toledo for a November football game?

None.

I cant see Toledo drawing any noticeable change in crowds for anyone except Marshall. Maybe UTEP or Rice because of the names but otherwise the rest. Who wants to see FIU.

(12-02-2014 02:25 PM)DetroitRocket Wrote:  

(12-02-2014 12:59 PM)inductchuck16 Wrote:  If UAB drops, I hope Toledo gets an invite to the CUSA. I don't even care if they're on par with the MAC, at least we'll play some different teams.

We'd have to increase our athletic budget considerably just for travel. Wonder how many southern schools would want to come to Toledo for a November football game?

I wonder if CUSA members are happy with their conference leadership.

(12-02-2014 03:19 PM)rocketinchitown Wrote:  None.

I cant see Toledo drawing any noticeable change in crowds for anyone except Marshall. Maybe UTEP or Rice because of the names but otherwise the rest. Who wants to see FIU.

(12-02-2014 02:25 PM)DetroitRocket Wrote:  

(12-02-2014 12:59 PM)inductchuck16 Wrote:  If UAB drops, I hope Toledo gets an invite to the CUSA. I don't even care if they're on par with the MAC, at least we'll play some different teams.

We'd have to increase our athletic budget considerably just for travel. Wonder how many southern schools would want to come to Toledo for a November football game?

I do!!!!!!
A November trip to Miami to thaw out before Thanksgiving sounds great!!!!! I remember going to UCF one year. It was great to see 70 degree plus weather the 3rd week of November.

just stay in the mac another 15-20 years and that 70 degree weather will start inching up to ohio

Emotional meeting with UAB team and president.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAvSuQEh6lI#t=47

(12-03-2014 03:21 AM)pono Wrote:  just stay in the mac another 15-20 years and that 70 degree weather will start inching up to ohio

And their may be ocean front just outside Athens!!

(12-03-2014 03:21 AM)pono Wrote:  just stay in the mac another 15-20 years and that 70 degree weather will start inching up to ohio

Really? I heard we are in for a 30 year freeze. Did you not live through last years Polar Vortex.

(12-02-2014 03:19 PM)rocketinchitown Wrote:  None.

I cant see Toledo drawing any noticeable change in crowds for anyone except Marshall. Maybe UTEP or Rice because of the names but otherwise the rest. Who wants to see FIU.

(12-02-2014 02:25 PM)DetroitRocket Wrote:  

(12-02-2014 12:59 PM)inductchuck16 Wrote:  If UAB drops, I hope Toledo gets an invite to the CUSA. I don't even care if they're on par with the MAC, at least we'll play some different teams.

We'd have to increase our athletic budget considerably just for travel. Wonder how many southern schools would want to come to Toledo for a November football game?

I really don't think fans come out to see any specific visiting MAC team, except BG. I would be for a change to the CUSA. I think the MAC has a negative stigma attached to it from the national media and I don't see it changing.