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OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
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EagNBran
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
Yeah it's pretty weak.
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07-26-2016 07:43 AM |
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moehler
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
got to give them an "A" for effort, few days ago their AD held a press conference to make a case for the move to the Big12, got the attention of ESPN's Feinbon (no idea how to spell his name), basically ripped them apart. Its not going to happen, but I think ECU fanbase is seeing the writing on the wall, if they miss this opportunity, it might be a long, long time, if ever, they get another shot. I guess the thinking in Greenville is, what do we got to lose, might as well go for broke.
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07-26-2016 07:56 AM |
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VA49er
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
(07-26-2016 07:56 AM)moehler Wrote: got to give them an "A" for effort, few days ago their AD held a press conference to make a case for the move to the Big12, got the attention of ESPN's Feinbon (no idea how to spell his name), basically ripped them apart. Its not going to happen, but I think ECU fanbase is seeing the writing on the wall, if they miss this opportunity, it might be a long, long time, if ever, they get another shot. I guess the thinking in Greenville is, what do we got to lose, might as well go for broke.
Might be for nothing, but I admire ECU's ambition. Sure wish a certain other AD had the same drive, etc.....
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49RFootballNow
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
(07-26-2016 08:52 AM)VA49er Wrote: (07-26-2016 07:56 AM)moehler Wrote: got to give them an "A" for effort, few days ago their AD held a press conference to make a case for the move to the Big12, got the attention of ESPN's Feinbon (no idea how to spell his name), basically ripped them apart. Its not going to happen, but I think ECU fanbase is seeing the writing on the wall, if they miss this opportunity, it might be a long, long time, if ever, they get another shot. I guess the thinking in Greenville is, what do we got to lose, might as well go for broke.
Might be for nothing, but I admire ECU's fans ambition. Sure wish a certain other AD had the same drive, etc.....
FTFY
This move on their AD's part is to cover his ass when their fans are pissed about not getting into the XII.
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07-26-2016 09:03 AM |
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ODU86
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
No shame or loyalty...
Edit: Of course ODU would to the same...
(This post was last modified: 07-26-2016 09:12 AM by ODU86.)
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07-26-2016 09:11 AM |
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
They barely made the cut as a full member in the AAC, now they're a Big XII candidate...okay.
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07-26-2016 09:16 AM |
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
Well, based on that tweet, Charlotte would be much better given their airport situation.
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07-26-2016 09:26 AM |
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moehler
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
there AD is just doing what is expected of him, your right about covering his ass, if he did nothing, they would put the blame on him for not being proactive. I feel alittle sorry for ECU, they have built a great football program, passionate fanbase, 45-50 thousand every home game, great stadium, always seem to be making improvements, and trying to build the best program that they possibly can, but they are just so dam far out in the swamplands that the perception is they are just a regional school, in a poor tv market. The Big12 wants national recognized schools, and they just don't fit the bill.
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07-26-2016 09:30 AM |
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
ECU begged for years to get into the Big East, and barely got in when it collapsed and everyone left. I respect their program and they've done about as well as possible considering everything going against it. They have every reason to be proud and hope for better things, but someone at the top there has to be realistic too and recognize they've gone as far as they can go. Theres nothing wrong with that, I wish every team, including mine had the success they've had.
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07-26-2016 10:15 AM |
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MUHERD76
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Re: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
Have to give them credit for trying.
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07-26-2016 10:27 AM |
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Baseball Jeff
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
(07-26-2016 10:27 AM)MUHERD76 Wrote: Have to give them credit for trying.
Yeah but you sold your integrity and reputation to do all that. Look at what the AAC schools say about your program when mentioned as a candidate.
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07-26-2016 11:22 AM |
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Dorrej
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
ECU isn't in CUSA so I doubt you'll find many of them here to respond to your post. No, wait... Nevermind. Carry on
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07-26-2016 11:27 AM |
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eaglebeaver
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
(07-26-2016 11:22 AM)Baseball Jeff Wrote: (07-26-2016 10:27 AM)MUHERD76 Wrote: Have to give them credit for trying.
Yeah but you sold your integrity and reputation to do all that. Look at what the AAC schools say about your program when mentioned as a candidate.
When the AAC schools talk about USM they say, "thank god those folks aren't here to continue kickin' our azzzzes..
See ya real soon amigos..
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07-26-2016 12:36 PM |
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
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07-26-2016 01:06 PM |
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
(07-26-2016 09:03 AM)49RFootballNow Wrote: (07-26-2016 08:52 AM)VA49er Wrote: (07-26-2016 07:56 AM)moehler Wrote: got to give them an "A" for effort, few days ago their AD held a press conference to make a case for the move to the Big12, got the attention of ESPN's Feinbon (no idea how to spell his name), basically ripped them apart. Its not going to happen, but I think ECU fanbase is seeing the writing on the wall, if they miss this opportunity, it might be a long, long time, if ever, they get another shot. I guess the thinking in Greenville is, what do we got to lose, might as well go for broke.
Might be for nothing, but I admire ECU's fans ambition. Sure wish a certain other AD had the same drive, etc.....
FTFY
This move on their AD's part is to cover his ass when their fans are pissed about not getting into the XII.
You mean Athletic Directors feel the need to be accountable to their fan base? That's strange...
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07-26-2016 01:37 PM |
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olliebaba
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
An ecu bid to the Big 12 on this site is like a Republican getting sympathy from MSNBC.
I meant ecu and auto correct changed it without me noticing. See, did it again.
(This post was last modified: 07-27-2016 02:07 PM by olliebaba.)
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07-26-2016 01:50 PM |
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eaglebeaver
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
(07-26-2016 01:50 PM)olliebaba Wrote: An edu bid to the Big 12 on this site is like a Republican getting sympathy from MSNBC.
Or a Dem getting sympathy from Faux News or the Kremlin...
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07-26-2016 02:41 PM |
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RE: OT: ECU Get Off Your Knees
I'd laugh if the AAC cuts ECU loose as a result of this. Should show some class.
Doubt it would happen though.
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07-26-2016 05:49 PM |
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