9. C-USA: The league as a whole is still one of the nation's weakest.

10. SunBelt: It would be an insult to pond scum to put this league in the same class.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca.../12613255/

Okay, they really didn't say that about the Belt, but could have.

Georgia Southern lumped into nations worst? Writer has 0 clue. How can they be the worst at something they haven't done yet? They were one of the best FCS teams.

More fuel for everyone.

(07-14-2014 12:51 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  9. C-USA: The league as a whole is still one of the nation's weakest.

10. SunBelt: It would be an insult to pond scum to put this league in the same class.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca.../12613255/

Okay, they really didn't say that about the Belt, but could have.

It is all the fault of Western Ky. If they weren't such bottom feeders then both leagues would be better.

(07-14-2014 12:54 PM)Thegoldstandard Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:51 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  9. C-USA: The league as a whole is still one of the nation's weakest.

10. SunBelt: It would be an insult to pond scum to put this league in the same class.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca.../12613255/

Okay, they really didn't say that about the Belt, but could have.

It is all the fault of Western Ky. If they weren't such bottom feeders then both leagues would be better.

Little known fact: For years WKU has sucked basketball money out of the SunBelt and the rest of the league's programs. If it weren't for WKU, the SunBelt would be a basketball powerhouse.

(07-14-2014 12:57 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:54 PM)Thegoldstandard Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:51 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  9. C-USA: The league as a whole is still one of the nation's weakest.

10. SunBelt: It would be an insult to pond scum to put this league in the same class.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca.../12613255/

Okay, they really didn't say that about the Belt, but could have.

It is all the fault of Western Ky. If they weren't such bottom feeders then both leagues would be better.

Little known fact: For years WKU has sucked basketball money out of the SunBelt and the rest of the league's programs. If it weren't for WKU, the SunBelt would be a basketball powerhouse.

Little know fact in 1990 Western was in the same boat S. Miss fans feel they are in today...

left behind in a conference because other schools were located in better markets some of those schools that left us behind are in C-USA. Our fans complained and whined and cried like a little girl..

just like S. Miss

One difference...we still played the game and won on the court went to the NCAA Tourney 10 times, won few games, and 16 out of those 24 years won 20+ games

took us 24 more years to switch conferences

Also put 7 million dollars in the pocket of the SBC since 2008

Seems reasonable to me.

CUSA doesn't have much outside the projected top 4 (although I think FAU has the pieces to be a good team too) and the SBC really doesn't have much this year outside their top two. USA and Troy will probably be decent, but Idaho, Georgia State, and NMSU are just terrible.

App State had a pretty poor season last year, I'd be shocked to see them move up a level and rebound from the disaster that was last season. GaSo has a new coach on top of moving up a level, so things could be rocky for them this season too.

(07-14-2014 01:10 PM)WKUYG Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:57 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:54 PM)Thegoldstandard Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:51 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  9. C-USA: The league as a whole is still one of the nation's weakest.

10. SunBelt: It would be an insult to pond scum to put this league in the same class.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca.../12613255/

Okay, they really didn't say that about the Belt, but could have.

It is all the fault of Western Ky. If they weren't such bottom feeders then both leagues would be better.

Little known fact: For years WKU has sucked basketball money out of the SunBelt and the rest of the league's programs. If it weren't for WKU, the SunBelt would be a basketball powerhouse.

Little know fact in 1990 Western was in the same boat S. Miss fans feel they are in today...

left behind in a conference because other schools were located in better markets some of those schools that left us behind are in C-USA. Our fans complained and whined and cried like a little girl..

just like S. Miss

One difference...we still played the game and won on the court went to the NCAA Tourney, won few games there and 11 out of those 14 years won 20+ games
took us 24 more years to switch conferences

That's only because teams in the Belt felt sorry for you guys and threw the games. Our newest team last year wasn't with the program and kicked your butts till your noses bled. The Cajuns then finished you off just for good measure because you were leaving.

(07-14-2014 01:10 PM)WKUYG Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:57 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:54 PM)Thegoldstandard Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:51 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  9. C-USA: The league as a whole is still one of the nation's weakest.

10. SunBelt: It would be an insult to pond scum to put this league in the same class.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca.../12613255/

Okay, they really didn't say that about the Belt, but could have.

It is all the fault of Western Ky. If they weren't such bottom feeders then both leagues would be better.

Little known fact: For years WKU has sucked basketball money out of the SunBelt and the rest of the league's programs. If it weren't for WKU, the SunBelt would be a basketball powerhouse.

Little know fact in 1990 Western was in the same boat S. Miss fans feel they are in today...

left behind in a conference because other schools were located in better markets some of those schools that left us behind are in C-USA. Our fans complained and whined and cried like a little girl..

just like S. Miss

One difference...we still played the game and won on the court went to the NCAA Tourney 10 times, won few games, and 16 out of those 24 years won 20+ games
took us 24 more years to switch conferences

(07-14-2014 12:54 PM)Thegoldstandard Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:51 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  9. C-USA: The league as a whole is still one of the nation's weakest.

10. SunBelt: It would be an insult to pond scum to put this league in the same class.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca.../12613255/

Okay, they really didn't say that about the Belt, but could have.

It is all the fault of Western Ky. If they weren't such bottom feeders then both leagues would be better.

I agree. As I said when C-USA invited Western, WHY? WKU is in a small market, has a small football stadium, is a directional school, hasn't done anything big in the NCAA Tournament since 2009, and resides in a non-football state. Makes no sense at all.

(07-14-2014 01:27 PM)WKUApollo Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:54 PM)Thegoldstandard Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:51 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  9. C-USA: The league as a whole is still one of the nation's weakest.

10. SunBelt: It would be an insult to pond scum to put this league in the same class.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca.../12613255/

Okay, they really didn't say that about the Belt, but could have.

It is all the fault of Western Ky. If they weren't such bottom feeders then both leagues would be better.

I agree. As I said when C-USA invited Western, WHY? WKU is in a small market, has a small football stadium, is a directional school, hasn't done anything big in the NCAA Tournament since 2009, and resides in a non-football state. Makes no sense at all.

Little known fact: The Belt traded you guys for Southern Miss. We just haven't had the nads to inform SMiss yet.

(07-14-2014 12:51 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  9. C-USA: The league as a whole is still one of the nation's weakest.

10. SunBelt: It would be an insult to pond scum to put this league in the same class.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca.../12613255/

Okay, they really didn't say that about the Belt, but could have.

Why don't you go discuss this worthless crap on YOUR Sunbelt board instead of here. Buh-bye

(07-14-2014 01:41 PM)DogsWin1 Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:51 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  9. C-USA: The league as a whole is still one of the nation's weakest.

10. SunBelt: It would be an insult to pond scum to put this league in the same class.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca.../12613255/

Okay, they really didn't say that about the Belt, but could have.

Why don't you go discuss this worthless crap on YOUR Sunbelt board instead of here. Buh-bye

Some of your fellow conference members might take exception to your characterization of C-USA as worthless crap.

(07-14-2014 12:54 PM)Cr8n Wrote:  Georgia Southern lumped into nations worst? Writer has 0 clue. How can they be the worst at something they haven't done yet? They were one of the best FCS teams.

More fuel for everyone.

One of the best FCS teams...

Might as well cancel the season.....WKU Cannot win 4 games this season due to the USA Today labeling CUSA 9th best conference...

(07-14-2014 01:33 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 01:27 PM)WKUApollo Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:54 PM)Thegoldstandard Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:51 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  9. C-USA: The league as a whole is still one of the nation's weakest.

10. SunBelt: It would be an insult to pond scum to put this league in the same class.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca.../12613255/

Okay, they really didn't say that about the Belt, but could have.

It is all the fault of Western Ky. If they weren't such bottom feeders then both leagues would be better.

I agree. As I said when C-USA invited Western, WHY? WKU is in a small market, has a small football stadium, is a directional school, hasn't done anything big in the NCAA Tournament since 2009, and resides in a non-football state. Makes no sense at all.

Little known fact: The Belt traded you guys for Southern Miss. We just haven't had the nads to inform SMiss yet.

Well that explains why eager said we weren't improving Reed Green to stay in CUSA.

9 C-USA: All leagues are still poor.

10 Sunbelt: League put this in the same class, small pond offensive.

C-USA definitely needs to get better. MT was not a good team last year but the only reason we hit 8 wins was due to C-USA being down.

Here is to both C-USA and MT getting better.

Don't care about the belt....

MACtion

(07-14-2014 05:43 PM)BobcatAttack11 Wrote:  MACtion

More like MACsturbation. Seriously, there's no comparison between the MAC and CUSA. The MAC has zero ambition and zero upside. CUSA had a better bowl game and TV contract the day it was created, even though the MAC had been around 50 years. Any credible conference power ranking has the MAC at #10.

The ranking is about the expected performance of the leagues on the field of play, not the bowls and "upside" potential.