(12-21-2014 09:12 PM)shere khan Wrote:  I dont ever want go to Utah again. Wyoming, Montana...tyeah. Utah no, Idaho either now that I think about it. lol

I love Utah. Had a wonderful time in Provo for the UCF-BYU game beyond the final score, and I've been out there on vacation a few other times. Wonderful scenery, Salt Lake is a cool city too.

(12-22-2014 01:31 AM)Native Georgian Wrote:  Agreed that BYU will not join a league that pays them less $$$ than independence pays them. No one disputes that, do they?

(12-21-2014 11:43 PM)mtmedlin Wrote:  Landing BYU would will solidify that TV contract and then we can possibly go after Boise State. Land them and we can take CSU and Air Force.

My guess is that BYU, Air Force, and Colorado State would -- all 3 of them -- prefer to be in a league with San Diego State (or UNLV, or New Mexico, or Fresno State) rather than Boise State.

And I think all of the current AAC members would feel the same way.

All the MWC teams would go where the money and prestige is at. CSU is dead set on being big time and even though they have strong history with some of those programs, they also have a payment due each month on their future $200 million stadium.

I really like the idea of SDSU and Fresno, but how far do we really want to stretch this conference?

If we can, we should get BYU and then go after Boise St. BSU is a pain and the MWC isnt in love with them but they are the face of that conference. Take them and you take the guts from that conference and they lose a ton of value.

At that point, the AAC IS the 6th best. No question. The money would be higher and taking two more teams would be like shooting fish in a barrel. Over the past few years, the best teams left in the MWC are Air Force and CSU. I also tend to like the setup of having two of the service academies and wouldnt mind working out a 6 game a year agreement with Army.

SDSU and Fresno basketball is great, but they also dont perform very well in the tournament. If we had two more slots, then Id say go for it but in truth I dont think any school has enough time and resources along with coaches to actually recruit Florida, Texas and California.

(12-15-2014 01:00 PM)mlb Wrote:  I'd hold out for Texas. Bigger name, would really help the AAC.

Agree. And, if they say yes, it might just flip Ohio State.

And who knows which way the dominoes fall. UT would supplement the Houston and Dallas markets. Ohio State would supplement Cincinnati, and a nice chain reaction may follow:

Tulsa -> Oklahoma
Tulane -> LSU
Memphis -> Tennessee
Temple -> Penn State
UCF/USF -> Florida/Florida State...

My head is spinning, just thinking about it.

We have nothing to offer them as a conference because they already just schedule the handful of teams in the league that they want to play.

(12-22-2014 03:44 PM)uccheese Wrote:  We have nothing to offer them as a conference because they already just schedule the handful of teams in the league that they want to play.

We offered them something tonight


Bwhahahaha

I want BYU even more now! I'd buy tickets to the annual BYU/Memphis royal rumble. Seems a few people got their magic undies in a wad!

Now you know why they aren't in a conference. No one wants to put up with their shite

I believe I'd fly to Memphis just to watch you guys rematch. This game was a battle and a imagine there'd be some bad blood boil over after this.

I think BYU would make a great addition to the conference. Post-game scuffle aside.......those things happen sometimes.

(12-22-2014 07:35 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Now you know why they aren't in a conference. No one wants to put up with their shite

Our game in Orlando was played without any such brawls.

I'd welcome BYU in a heartbeat.

(12-22-2014 08:27 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  I believe I'd fly to Memphis just to watch you guys rematch. This game was a battle and a imagine there'd be some bad blood boil over after this.

Only if Hulk Hogan is a special guest referee.

(12-22-2014 11:25 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  

(12-22-2014 07:35 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Now you know why they aren't in a conference. No one wants to put up with their shite

Our game in Orlando was played without any such brawls.

I'd welcome BYU in a heartbeat.

You want a cookie, butthurt?

What the AAC offers BYU:

- a slightly better basketball conference that has a few more strong teams (although we have underachievers as well)
- a stable route to scheduling football games
- some good bowl tie-ins that would appreciate adding BYU
- a TV deal that has good exposure (although it lacks in $$)

What BYU offers:

- a gateway to the west
- a good CFB brand
- a basketball team with a good RPI (usually in the 35-75 range - they are no power but won't hurt anyone's at-large chances)

Give it 2-3 years. It looks like good business on the surface.

(12-22-2014 07:25 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(12-22-2014 03:44 PM)uccheese Wrote:  We have nothing to offer them as a conference because they already just schedule the handful of teams in the league that they want to play.

We offered them something tonight


Bwhahahaha

A beat down, served with some knuckle sandwiches, I gather.

(12-23-2014 11:42 AM)BIgCatonProwl Wrote:  

(12-22-2014 07:25 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(12-22-2014 03:44 PM)uccheese Wrote:  We have nothing to offer them as a conference because they already just schedule the handful of teams in the league that they want to play.

We offered them something tonight


Bwhahahaha

A beat down, served with some knuckle sandwiches, I gather.

You forgot humble pie for dessert.

BYU is already a heated rival with Memphis might as well join

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