Wichita State and Coast Guard would be great to replace whoever gets poached next year. If Marquette restarts their football program I would take out Coast Guard and bring in Marquette. Thoughts?

(12-09-2015 08:42 PM)Seabee TIger Fan Wrote:  The Coast Guard is affiliated with Homeland Security. I wouldn't in any sense of the word consider them a Service Academy

The AAC should instead consider teams from The Texas Penal System.

Quote:When storms shut down entire ports, we go out. When hurricanes ground the United States Navy, we go out. And when the holy Lord himself reaches down from heaven and destroys his good work with winds that rip houses off the ground, We. Go. Out.

Semper Paratus!

(12-11-2015 11:40 AM)CitrusUCF Wrote:  

(12-09-2015 08:42 PM)Seabee TIger Fan Wrote:  The Coast Guard is affiliated with Homeland Security. I wouldn't in any sense of the word consider them a Service Academy

The AAC should instead consider teams from The Texas Penal System.

Quote:When storms shut down entire ports, we go out. When hurricanes ground the United States Navy, we go out. And when the holy Lord himself reaches down from heaven and destroys his good work with winds that rip houses off the ground, We. Go. Out.

Semper Paratus!

You're quoting The Guardian? I'm at a loss. At least you tried.

Those Pirates v. Puddle Pirates matchups would be must see.

(12-10-2015 01:30 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  If Army, Air Force and Navy football dropped to the Patriot League, would anyone notice? Would a large number of military personnel care?

Alums & donors would notice -- big time.

At USNA, FBS football is a profit center (no scholarships, room & board to cover).
It generates the revenue which funds an entire D1 Athletic Dept, with first rate facilities & staff that are very well compensated.

It's also a HUGE morale factor for the Brigade & USNA staff.

How much would CBS pay for the Army - Navy game ?
Navy - Notre Dame would end.
Would CBSSN still produce & telecast every game to Navy's globally dispersed fan base ?

A big factor in the decision to join the AAC was to retain national tv exposure,
to promote the Navy & USNA brands to potential Navy recruits & USNA applicants.
Retaining the "big time" cachet is key to the value of the brand.

(12-09-2015 08:42 PM)Seabee TIger Fan Wrote:  The Coast Guard is affiliated with Homeland Security. I wouldn't in any sense of the word consider them a Service Academy

The AAC should instead consider teams from The Texas Penal System.

If being one of the 5 service academies doesn't help you consider them a service academy, then I'm not sure what else will.

(12-12-2015 02:26 AM)nomad2u2001 Wrote:  

(12-09-2015 08:42 PM)Seabee TIger Fan Wrote:  The Coast Guard is affiliated with Homeland Security. I wouldn't in any sense of the word consider them a Service Academy

The AAC should instead consider teams from The Texas Penal System.

If being one of the 5 service academies doesn't help you consider them a service academy, then I'm not sure what else will.

Marines attend USNA and while cadets decide green side or blue side. There are 4 academies of which CGA is one.

If the AAC adds Army and Air Force -- as well as Rice -- it will be in a good position to bring in some prominent football or basketball schools if they are looking for a new conference, or, want to be independent in one sport and still be part of a conference for the others. Navy was a great add, and I thank every current and former cadet for their service to the nation.

(12-12-2015 07:50 AM)PuddlePirate Wrote:  

(12-12-2015 02:26 AM)nomad2u2001 Wrote:  

(12-09-2015 08:42 PM)Seabee TIger Fan Wrote:  The Coast Guard is affiliated with Homeland Security. I wouldn't in any sense of the word consider them a Service Academy

The AAC should instead consider teams from The Texas Penal System.

If being one of the 5 service academies doesn't help you consider them a service academy, then I'm not sure what else will.

Marines attend USNA and while cadets decide green side or blue side. There are 4 academies of which CGA is one.

5. Don't forget the USMMA.

To answer the question: NO. There's no history, tradition, geographic advantage, or fan base to justify joining a conference we're trying to build back to the P6 status it once enjoyed.