DON'T LEAVE US MUTS!!!!!

(05-04-2012 09:14 PM)troy4ever21 Wrote:  DON'T LEAVE US MUTS!!!!!

Yeah, Troy needs yall for a W each year.

(05-04-2012 09:19 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  Yeah, Troy needs yall for a W each year.

True dat. The Battle for the Palladium is a great rivalry.

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(05-04-2012 09:41 PM)troy4ever21 Wrote:  

(05-04-2012 09:19 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  Yeah, Troy needs yall for a W each year.

True dat. The Battle for the Palladium is a great rivalry.

Agreed. I hope whatever happens, we still are able to play WKU and Troy frequently.

(05-04-2012 09:41 PM)troy4ever21 Wrote:  

(05-04-2012 09:19 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  Yeah, Troy needs yall for a W each year.

True dat. The Battle for the Palladium is a great rivalry.

It could be an annual OC game.

(05-04-2012 09:12 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  Fine, yall run off to C-USA and enjoy the extra travel expenses with the same level of competition. Seriously, I just don't see what all the fuss is about with Conference USA anymore. That league is a shell of its former self and on the decline, whereas the Belt is on the rise.

Yea, right.

ya know MG61, you have been one of the leaders of the UNT Sun Belt haters over on C-USAbbs. that's realy lousy man, I really respected you.

(05-04-2012 10:29 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  ya know MG61, you have been one of the leaders of the UNT Sun Belt haters over on C-USAbbs. that's realy lousy man, I really respected you.

How have I been a Sun Belt hater ? I don't beleive I have posted anything there that derides the Belt. Please link something derogatory that I posted there as a "Sun Belt hater"

Nevermind, got you crossed up with another poster. Still, you have said some negative things about Troy.

(05-04-2012 09:14 PM)troy4ever21 Wrote:  DON'T LEAVE US MUTS!!!!!

Don't worry, this is just damage control - helps ward off the angry mob assembling in the front yard of the MT President's mansion.

I don't believe for 1 second that ODU will turn down CUSA.

WHY ON EARTH ARE PEOPLE ASSEMBLING ON PRESIDENTS' YARDS OVER A LOUSY C-USA?! This is insanity. The ONLY teams worth a **** left on their roster are ECU, Southern Miss, and Tulsa. The rest of the league consists of Tech (laughable), two Sun Belt programs, and some FCS move-ups. Why is that so impressive?!

Geeze people, recognize what you have here. We have worked for a decade to build this Conference, and now, just as we're getting where we want to be, people are wanting to jump ship for a lateral move that will do nothing but increase your travel expenses. There are so many stupid people in the world.

(05-04-2012 10:42 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  Nevermind, got you crossed up with another poster. Still, you have said some negative things about Troy.

You should be a little cautious about accusing folks. You are very quick to shoot from the lip. Your hatred of CUSA is quite apparent but that's your problem. Negative things about Troy ? Please tell me with a straight face that some from Troy haven't said negative things about UNT.

(05-04-2012 10:57 PM)MG61 Wrote:  

(05-04-2012 10:42 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  Nevermind, got you crossed up with another poster. Still, you have said some negative things about Troy.

You should be a little cautious about accusing folks. You are very quick to shoot from the lip. Your hatred of CUSA is quite apparent but that's your problem. Negative things about Troy ? Please tell me with a straight face that some from Troy haven't said negative things about UNT.

I came off it and made things right, don't try to claim some moral superiority like you've never made a mistake.

And yeah, I hate Conference USA and I have no problem admitting that. The fanbases of C-USA have spent several years putting us down to make themselves feel better about their plot in life. You should remember that, you used to be "one of us."

(05-04-2012 10:49 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  WHY ON EARTH ARE PEOPLE ASSEMBLING ON PRESIDENTS' YARDS OVER A LOUSY C-USA?! This is insanity. The ONLY teams worth a **** left on their roster are ECU, Southern Miss, and Tulsa. The rest of the league consists of Tech (laughable), two Sun Belt programs, and some FCS move-ups. Why is that so impressive?!

Geeze people, recognize what you have here. We have worked for a decade to build this Conference, and now, just as we're getting where we want to be, people are wanting to jump ship for a lateral move that will do nothing but increase your travel expenses. There are so many stupid people in the world.

I've been trying to preach sanity on BRZ and gomiddle for several days. It's starting to sink in I think.

I don't know if people really want to be in CUSA (especially with the recent changes, I don't know if it's all that great - I want some of thier bowl tie ins though), but it's almost like an insult that a program like MT got left out. It's as if we need the validation that comes with getting called up.

It's a little bit galling that a dead in the water, middle of nowhere in the worst state in the union in LaTech gets in, and we didn't.

And when you throw in the fact that it appears that our chances were derailed by our own President - it's tough to take.

A Conference USA invite is no longer "a call up." the Sun Belt is ATLEAST on par with them across the board. I admit ECU and Southern Miss are awesome, but the rest of their league is nothing special. Our footprint is tight and our roster has matured to the point we are ready. I pitty FIU, they made a mistake. I understand UNT, but that's their business and I could care less about losing them now that we have Texas State...i'm happy with that trade.

(05-04-2012 11:01 PM)RaiderDoug Wrote:  I don't know if people really want to be in CUSA (especially with the recent changes, I don't know if it's all that great... ...but it's almost like an insult that a program like MT got left out. It's as if we need the validation that comes with getting called up.

It's a little bit galling that a dead in the water, middle of nowhere ... LaTech gets in, and we didn't.

And when you throw in the fact that it appears that our chances were derailed by our own President - it's tough to take.

This...

(05-04-2012 10:49 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  WHY ON EARTH ARE PEOPLE ASSEMBLING ON PRESIDENTS' YARDS OVER A LOUSY C-USA?! This is insanity. The ONLY teams worth a **** left on their roster are ECU, Southern Miss, and Tulsa. The rest of the league consists of Tech (laughable), two Sun Belt programs, and some FCS move-ups. Why is that so impressive?!

Geeze people, recognize what you have here. We have worked for a decade to build this Conference, and now, just as we're getting where we want to be, people are wanting to jump ship for a lateral move that will do nothing but increase your travel expenses. There are so many stupid people in the world.

1. We worked for a decade ? Troy hasn't been in the conference 10 years.

2. Our travel expenses will be reduced significantly. Most schools in our division (West) will be drivable and not require charter flights.

3. It's never been a secret that CUSA is the conference that UNT preferred.

4. There's no reason to rant and rave about decisions that others make that they feel is best for them. Live with it and just move on.

(05-04-2012 11:06 PM)SpaceRaider Wrote:  

(05-04-2012 11:01 PM)RaiderDoug Wrote:  I don't know if people really want to be in CUSA (especially with the recent changes, I don't know if it's all that great... ...but it's almost like an insult that a program like MT got left out. It's as if we need the validation that comes with getting called up.

It's a little bit galling that a dead in the water, middle of nowhere ... LaTech gets in, and we didn't.

And when you throw in the fact that it appears that our chances were derailed by our own President - it's tough to take.

This...

Yep.

Fine MG61, I'm happy you are happy with yalls move. I've stated several times the UNT move made sense. FIU is the school who made the mistake. If you're here trying to make me look bad or feel sorry about something, you're wasting your time. Go back to your new Conference board and enjoy the new community you seem to be stoked to be a part of. Yall have been replaced, we nabbed Texas State and are giddy to have 'em.

All smack aside though, I do respect you. I always enjoyed your posts in the General Discussion area. Got me rollin' most every time.

edit: Oh and Troy has done more for the Sun Belt Conference's football prestige in our time here than any other program. We are the most recognized football program in the league BY FAR. stAte and Louisiana are joining us at the top now, but don't fool yourself into thinking Troy is not a big dawg in the Belt. We've been here for 8 seasons and won the title 5 times...in a row.