If you were to give our current conference commissioner a grade in each of these categories, how would you rate him:
(1) TV Contract Agreement
(2) CFP Power Six Campaign
(3) NCAA Basketball Tournament Strategy
(4) College Football Bowl Ties & Creation
(5) AAC Conference/Alignment Expansion
Just wondering what everyone thinks of the job he has done. Personally, I like the fact that we’ve been the Access Bowl representative for 5 of the last 8 years. But that’s more a function of the individual school rather than the commissioner. Beyond that I can find very little positive to say ...
A+ for always screwing Memphis with the refs
(03-26-2021 06:46 PM)Pony94 Wrote: [ -> ]A+ for always screwing Memphis with the refs
You're really hurting my feelings now.
I'd give him a B. He hasn't exactly moved the P6 needle like we'd hoped, but the conference needs to deliver more and more (and the depth in all sports must improve) before the AAC is taken as a power conference.
My big problem here is that he hasn't found #12 and restored the divisions. He has options but seems terrified of pulling the trigger.
(03-26-2021 05:51 PM)TonyTiger06 Wrote: [ -> ]If you were to give our current conference commissioner a grade in each of these categories, how would you rate him:
(1) TV Contract Agreement
(2) CFP Power Six Campaign
(3) NCAA Basketball Tournament Strategy
(4) College Football Bowl Ties & Creation
(5) AAC Conference/Alignment Expansion
Just wondering what everyone thinks of the job he has done. Personally, I like the fact that we’ve been the Access Bowl representative for 5 of the last 8 years. But that’s more a function of the individual school rather than the commissioner. Beyond that I can find very little positive to say ...
(1) A. He undertsnds that we are new conference and we need expsoure, exposure, exposure. The money side is decent, if we perfom undernthis contract we should reaslly distance ourselves from the SBC and CUSA next time around.
(2) & (4) B. These two linked at the hip. He needs to get the Peach or the Cotten to push for usbto get auto birth to one ofntheirs they are second flddle to the orangebsugar, rose.
(3) i abstain, i know football.
(5) A. Atbthe monent there is no rush, but that could change.
(03-26-2021 06:52 PM)oliveandblue Wrote: [ -> ]I'd give him a B. e.
My big problem here is that he hasn't found #12 and restored the divisions. He has options but seems terrified of pulling the trigger.
None of the available options are very good. I am ok with waiting.
(03-26-2021 05:51 PM)TonyTiger06 Wrote: [ -> ]If you were to give our current conference commissioner a grade in each of these categories, how would you rate him:
(1) TV Contract Agreement
(2) CFP Power Six Campaign
(3) NCAA Basketball Tournament Strategy
(4) College Football Bowl Ties & Creation
(5) AAC Conference/Alignment Expansion
Just wondering what everyone thinks of the job he has done. Personally, I like the fact that we’ve been the Access Bowl representative for 5 of the last 8 years. But that’s more a function of the individual school rather than the commissioner. Beyond that I can find very little positive to say ...
My grading on each
#1 B, he got the league exposure and a hike higher than any of the other nonPower leagues. Which was really all he could be expected to do.
#2 B, he has kept repeating the P6 line and I think it has gotten attention and some traction.
#3 B, think adding Wichita State was a good add but we still have an opening.
#4 NA, nothing can be done there until next contract so we shall see.
#5 C, so far since we still got that opening for UConn to fill, grade could go up or down once we move on it.
(03-27-2021 08:27 AM)goodknightfl Wrote: [ -> ] (03-26-2021 06:52 PM)oliveandblue Wrote: [ -> ]I'd give him a B. e.
My big problem here is that he hasn't found #12 and restored the divisions. He has options but seems terrified of pulling the trigger.
None of the available options are very good. I am ok with waiting.
If he pulled the trigger now to add a low bar program most of us [and the conference members' leadership] would be calling for his head. He knows he has to get this right. Let's take another NY6 bid and see what happens.
1.) B- : The exposure is solid but the conference is worth more than it is being paid and the length of the deal is pretty long.
2.) A- : While some people scoff at the "P6" moniker, it's clearly been effective. Even some of the talking heads will use it during broadcasts which means it's gaining acceptance.
3.) B : I'm not really sure what is being asked here tbh. But if it's referring to how many bids the conference receives and whether he could do something to improve the number, I'll say B. The conference has tried to make the good teams all play each other twice each season. Not really sure what else he could do as commissioner. Top teams in the league have all taken turns being down so it's not really his fault the league doesn't receive 4+ bids more often.
4.) A : I don't know a ton about bowl scheduling so take this with a grain of salt. But I know he helped secure the Fenway Bowl and the AAC always seems to have a solid bowl lineup with a chance to scalp numerous "P5's." Can't complain there
5.) A : WSU was a great and much needed addition to the league. I believe he brought in Navy as well? Tough to argue against that addition. Most importantly, he's taking his time replacing UConn and not rushing to fill the void with a school that may be a decent option but could ultimately back fire. I like how he's holding out for Boise, SDSU, BYU, etc.
On a scale of miggy to coach p he's closer to coach p.
(03-26-2021 05:51 PM)TonyTiger06 Wrote: [ -> ]If you were to give our current conference commissioner a grade in each of these categories, how would you rate him:
(1) TV Contract Agreement
(2) CFP Power Six Campaign
(3) NCAA Basketball Tournament Strategy
(4) College Football Bowl Ties & Creation
(5) AAC Conference/Alignment Expansion
Just wondering what everyone thinks of the job he has done. Personally, I like the fact that we’ve been the Access Bowl representative for 5 of the last 8 years. But that’s more a function of the individual school rather than the commissioner. Beyond that I can find very little positive to say ...
(1)
B I don't mind the new TV contract, but I'd rather watch my Memphis Tigers play on CBS Sports Network, than on ESPN+ where the quality of the TV is bad. A few years ago, Memphis was basically always set up to get the 12/11AM kickoff on ESPNU, now we get on an ESPN+ which is bad. Also, leave Friday night football games to the High School football players. One of the AAC top 3 football games (Memphis at UCF) should not be on a Friday night.
(2)
B- He's all talk right now. Favors the team that has the best shot at making the P6 game. The playoff committee has made it clear that they are not going to accept a Group of 5 team, but Arensco hasn't made the adjustment.
(3)
D... Our basketball conference has been horrible. Tulane, ECU, and USF are the only teams that has 10+ losses in conference since we were established in 2014. Arensco has to send a message that we got to do better in basketball, and we haven't.
(4)
B- it falls in the same alignment as category 2.
(5) (
B) I still believe UAB would be the best fit for the AAC. I do like what Liberty is doing and I wouldn't mind taking a shot at getting the Flames. I don't see us getting Boise or San Diego State. That's not going to happen. But for both football and basketball, Liberty and UAB seems the best fit for now. Marshall could be my outside team looking in. Regardless, no team is going to "move the needle" but we need a team that is good at both basketball and football.
(03-26-2021 05:51 PM)TonyTiger06 Wrote: [ -> ]If you were to give our current conference commissioner a grade in each of these categories, how would you rate him:
(1) TV Contract Agreement A-
(2) CFP Power Six Campaign A+
(3) NCAA Basketball Tournament Strategy C
(4) College Football Bowl Ties & Creation B
(5) AAC Conference/Alignment Expansion A
Just wondering what everyone thinks of the job he has done. Personally, I like the fact that we’ve been the Access Bowl representative for 5 of the last 8 years. But that’s more a function of the individual school rather than the commissioner. Beyond that I can find very little positive to say ...
Some things are beyond his controll i added that to my response
1) love everything about the contract from a "realistic" standpoint .. the "-" is because i did not love the length. but then again espn might not have offered so much on a short term deal..
2) campaign was absolutely genius, the best thing he's done... it changed the narrative how we are percieved
3) basketball, this is where i think he could improve, the conference has a very handoffs approach when it comes to basketball... no scheduling mandates, done nothing creative to boost teams... theyve done nothing bad either.... so just a nuetral
4) its easy to complain about our bowl tie ins, then you look at the other g5 bowl tie ins, remove the unrealistic glasses and we are in decent position
5) biggest win is that he didnt rush to make a bad addition...
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you are looking for positives but then picked the criteria ..ignoring his 2 biggest strengths
-- Conference culture and growth- A++
-- Conference advocacy - A+
(03-26-2021 05:51 PM)TonyTiger06 Wrote: [ -> ]If you were to give our current conference commissioner a grade in each of these categories, how would you rate him:
(1) TV Contract Agreement
(2) CFP Power Six Campaign
(3) NCAA Basketball Tournament Strategy
(4) College Football Bowl Ties & Creation
(5) AAC Conference/Alignment Expansion
Just wondering what everyone thinks of the job he has done. Personally, I like the fact that we’ve been the Access Bowl representative for 5 of the last 8 years. But that’s more a function of the individual school rather than the commissioner. Beyond that I can find very little positive to say ...
I think he has done about as well as anyone possibly could given the current college sports landscape. As a spokesman and campaigner for the conference he is head and shoulders above any other commissioner. On the whole, Ive been very pleased with his performance as a commissioner.
That said, I do agree a bit with Quo on the Aresco salary issue. When Aresco was hired, the assumption was we would continue as the AQ Big East, with an income of around 10-15 million a school. Thats not where we ended up. Because there is a glass ceiling on the non-power conferences, Im not sure it makes sense to pay nearly 2 or 3 times what every other G5 commissioner makes--especially when one considers the AAC commissioner---no matter who he is---probably cant accomplish substantially more than the MW or MAC commissioners. The college landscape is what it is.
I would obviously not be for cutting his salary at this point---but the commissioner compensation issue is something that should be addressed when he retires and we need to select a new commissioner. Most G5 commissioners make half to a third of Aresco's salary. The Big 12 commissioner makes makes a little over twice as much as Aresco---but the Big 12 teams each see a conference distribution that is more than 4 times the size of the AAC conference distribution. There is no point in paying 1.6 million for the next commissioner unless we are a real P6 with P6 level compensation.
D on basketball ... He apparently doesn't watch much hoops ... cares less about our league results. I'm not sure how many more years the tournament is in DFW ... but SMU doesn't send fans to basketball tourneys ... ever.
(03-27-2021 01:37 PM)Attackcoog Wrote: [ -> ] (03-26-2021 05:51 PM)TonyTiger06 Wrote: [ -> ]If you were to give our current conference commissioner a grade in each of these categories, how would you rate him:
(1) TV Contract Agreement
(2) CFP Power Six Campaign
(3) NCAA Basketball Tournament Strategy
(4) College Football Bowl Ties & Creation
(5) AAC Conference/Alignment Expansion
Just wondering what everyone thinks of the job he has done. Personally, I like the fact that we’ve been the Access Bowl representative for 5 of the last 8 years. But that’s more a function of the individual school rather than the commissioner. Beyond that I can find very little positive to say ...
I think he has done about as well as anyone possibly could given the current college sports landscape. As a spokesman and campaigner for the conference he is head and shoulders above any other commissioner. On the whole, Ive been very pleased with his performance as a commissioner.
That said, I do agree a bit with Quo on the Aresco salary issue. When Aresco was hired, the assumption was we would continue as the AQ Big East, with an income of around 10-15 million a school. Thats not where we ended up. Because there is a glass ceiling on the non-power conferences, Im not sure it makes sense to pay nearly 2 or 3 times what every other G5 commissioner makes--especially when one considers the AAC commissioner---no matter who he is---probably cant accomplish substantially more than the MW or MAC commissioners. The college landscape is what it is.
I would obviously not be for cutting his salary at this point---but the commissioner compensation issue is something that should be addressed when he retires and we need to select a new commissioner. Most G5 commissioners make half to a third of Aresco's salary. The Big 12 commissioner makes makes a little over twice as much as Aresco---but the Big 12 teams each see a conference distribution that is more than 4 times the size of the AAC conference distribution. There is no point in paying 1.6 million for the next commissioner unless we are a real P6 with P6 level compensation.
We would not get a commissioner with Aresco's chops by paying less. If he navigates this conference in to the CFP system before he retires it will be worth every penny. The next guy can be paid less for being on auto-pilot.
(03-26-2021 06:46 PM)Pony94 Wrote: [ -> ]A+ for always screwing Memphis with the refs
Hahaha ... “ let’s try to be objective about this.” Personally, I was a little disappointed in the contract negotiations especially since they alienated UConn. Also, I’m a little disappointed in his ability to get us more involved with the middle tier bowl games (I.e., Liberty, Independence, etc). We’ve been in the Access Bowl Game 5 out of 8 years, but we can’t arrange tie-ins with bowl games that are taking 11th & 12th place teams from Power 5 conferences ...
(03-27-2021 02:04 PM)TonyTiger06 Wrote: [ -> ] (03-26-2021 06:46 PM)Pony94 Wrote: [ -> ]A+ for always screwing Memphis with the refs
Hahaha ... “ let’s try to be objective about this.” Personally, I was a little disappointed in the contract negotiations especially since they alienated UConn. Also, I’m a little disappointed in his ability to get us more involved with the middle tier bowl games (I.e., Liberty, Independence, etc). We’ve been in the Access Bowl Game 5 out of 8 years, but we can’t arrange tie-ins with bowl games that are taking 11th & 12th place teams from Power 5 conferences ...
1) geno already confirmed uconn had been trying to leave way before the tv stuff.. said they had gotten close once earlier but the big east reject the idea then...
- uconn was frustrated becuase they couldnt sublicense to SUNY, and thought it was all going to espn+... espn's exec flat said they were willing to sublicense to suny
2) if aresco could have gotten us legtimate bowls, with p5 you honestly think he wouldnt have... its the p5 that dont want bowls with us!!!! he cant force them.. do you really think access bowl gets would change their opinion??
again compared to the other g5, our bowls are worlds better
the same things with the basketball challenges, we 100% want one with a power conference, they dont want one with us ..somethings he just cant control
I’m not terribly impressed with Aresco.
I think the tv deal is less than desirable. The AAC schools are eating a lot of the production costs for the ESPN+ games.
Basketball has taken a big step backward but I’m hopeful that Houston can make a Final Four run and begin to reverse the conference’s fortunes.
I’m also critical of the fact that Maninatto lined up Boise St and San Diego St and Aresco lost them. If Boise St and San Diego were currently FB only members of the AAC I think we’d legitimately be discussing BYU as a fb only replacement for UConn and de facto P6 status as only a spectacular G4 would be capable of unseating the AAC for the NY6 slot.