(11-28-2012 12:58 PM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  Sorry to sound like a D!ck but I'm not impressed. Should have just stayed at 12 for now.

No way we took the best available out there. They at least have a baseball field and beat us in bball last year and ucf this year. in football beat memphis and georgia tech whats not to like

(11-28-2012 01:01 PM)goherd17 Wrote:  

(11-28-2012 12:58 PM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  Sorry to sound like a D!ck but I'm not impressed. Should have just stayed at 12 for now.

No way we took the best available out there. They at least have a baseball field and beat us in bball last year and ucf this year. in football beat memphis and georgia tech whats not to like

Doesn't matter who they beat. You gotta look at the big picture and the direction this conference is going longterm in the future. You gotta look at Athletic budget, endowment, location, facilities, fan base etc. There were much better options out there. No reason to smooth is over to try and make it feel better.

(11-28-2012 12:58 PM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  Sorry to sound like a D!ck but I'm not impressed. Should have just stayed at 12 for now.

can't be done, 76.. we need that championship game for our TV contract. Basically, we _have_ to move quickly at any point we drop to 12..

(11-28-2012 01:06 PM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  

(11-28-2012 01:01 PM)goherd17 Wrote:  

(11-28-2012 12:58 PM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  Sorry to sound like a D!ck but I'm not impressed. Should have just stayed at 12 for now.

No way we took the best available out there. They at least have a baseball field and beat us in bball last year and ucf this year. in football beat memphis and georgia tech whats not to like

Doesn't matter who they beat. You gotta look at the big picture and the direction this conference is going longterm in the future. You gotta look at Athletic budget, endowment, location, facilities, fan base etc. There were much better options out there. No reason to smooth is over to try and make it feel better.

Name one not like we can take ND

and dont mention a MAC school they will not leave

(11-28-2012 01:06 PM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  

(11-28-2012 12:58 PM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  Sorry to sound like a D!ck but I'm not impressed. Should have just stayed at 12 for now.

can't be done, 76.. we need that championship game for our TV contract. Basically, we _have_ to move quickly at any point we drop to 12..

Correct. We needed a school ready to play.

MTSU seems a lot like us. Surprised they weren't chosen the first time around.

(11-28-2012 12:57 PM)Tallgrass Wrote:  

(11-28-2012 12:52 PM)MTowho Wrote:  Five straight all sports conference trophies (Bubas Cup)

Football: Bowl games in 2006, 2009, 2010, and will be 2012. Conference titles in 2001 and 2006. Only Belt team to ever get three at large bowl bids. Big $ix wins include Vandy x3, Maryland x2, GA Tech.

M Basketball: Fresh off 27-7 season and NIT appearance (ask Marshall) with 4-1 start including a win over UCF. We've hit our stride after 8-9 years of 16-19 win basketball.

W Basketball: Titles in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2012. Four straight NCAA appearances and 8 of the last 9.

Baseball, Volleyball, Men's Golf, Women's Soccer are all extremely competitive, all with multiple championships over the past few years.


What I'm sayin' is, we expect to win. Immediately.

What is your football record against Memphis and all other CUSA schools? Just curious, not a big deal for me.

against Memphis 16-8-1

UCF 0-1-0 last played 1999
La Tech 1-3-0 last played 2000
Marshall 0-2-0 last played 1994 (we were 1-AA)
UNT 5-7-0
FIU 5-3-0
Southern Miss 1-0-0 Last Played 2009
Tulsa 0-1-0 last play 1993 (we were 1-AA)
UAB 1-2-0 Last Played 2000


and FYI WKU 33-29-1

the 2012 MTSU Media guide:

http://issuu.com/goblueraiders/docs/2012..._fact_book

(11-28-2012 01:24 PM)Niner National Wrote:  MTSU seems a lot like us. Surprised they weren't chosen the first time around.

They were reportedly one of the "fifth" teams, if ODU or Charlotte turned down the offer to come in.

(11-28-2012 12:57 PM)Tallgrass Wrote:  What is your football record against Memphis and all other CUSA schools? Just curious, not a big deal for me.

We started a five game series with Memphis in 2007 (no game in '08). Through five games, we're 4-1. The only other CUSA team we've played in the last 6 or so years is Southern Miss in the 2009 New Orleans Bowl. Won that also.

Don't care if some Marshall fans aren't impressed. They'll get theirs just like they did last year in the NIT.

(11-28-2012 01:06 PM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  You gotta look at Athletic budget, endowment, location, facilities, fan base etc.

The only thing we lack out of those things you listed is endowment. I am fairly certain our athletic budget is bigger than Marshall's. Facilities are at least on par with CUSA's. Nashville area. One of, if not the biggest overall fanbase in the Belt.

I know I won't convince you and I don't need to, but your argument doesn't make much sense.

(11-28-2012 02:05 PM)MTowho Wrote:  

(11-28-2012 12:57 PM)Tallgrass Wrote:  What is your football record against Memphis and all other CUSA schools? Just curious, not a big deal for me.

We started a five game series with Memphis in 2007 (no game in '08). Through five games, we're 4-1. The only other CUSA team we've played in the last 6 or so years is Southern Miss in the 2009 New Orleans Bowl. Won that also.

Don't care if some Marshall fans aren't impressed. They'll get theirs just like they did last year in the NIT.

I for one am happy you are here... congrats!!!!

(11-28-2012 02:28 PM)77Herd11 Wrote:  

(11-28-2012 02:05 PM)MTowho Wrote:  

(11-28-2012 12:57 PM)Tallgrass Wrote:  What is your football record against Memphis and all other CUSA schools? Just curious, not a big deal for me.

We started a five game series with Memphis in 2007 (no game in '08). Through five games, we're 4-1. The only other CUSA team we've played in the last 6 or so years is Southern Miss in the 2009 New Orleans Bowl. Won that also.

Don't care if some Marshall fans aren't impressed. They'll get theirs just like they did last year in the NIT.

I for one am happy you are here... congrats!!!!

Yeah me too. I wouldn't trade ECU for MTSU if I had the choice, but I don't and they're the best all-sports grab out there.

They're a better program than Tulane.

(11-28-2012 02:27 PM)MTowho Wrote:  

(11-28-2012 01:06 PM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  You gotta look at Athletic budget, endowment, location, facilities, fan base etc.

The only thing we lack out of those things you listed is endowment. I am fairly certain our athletic budget is bigger than Marshall's. Facilities are at least on par with CUSA's. Nashville area. One of, if not the biggest overall fanbase in the Belt.

I know I won't convince you and I don't need to, but your argument doesn't make much sense.

There's one in every group...

(11-28-2012 02:27 PM)MTowho Wrote:  

(11-28-2012 01:06 PM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  You gotta look at Athletic budget, endowment, location, facilities, fan base etc.

The only thing we lack out of those things you listed is endowment. I am fairly certain our athletic budget is bigger than Marshall's. Facilities are at least on par with CUSA's. Nashville area. One of, if not the biggest overall fanbase in the Belt.

I know I won't convince you and I don't need to, but your argument doesn't make much sense.

I'd say facilities are among the best in CUSA.

Football stadium is "right-sized" in my opinion. Basketball arena looks very nice. Baseball stadium does as well.

(11-28-2012 02:05 PM)MTowho Wrote:  

(11-28-2012 12:57 PM)Tallgrass Wrote:  What is your football record against Memphis and all other CUSA schools? Just curious, not a big deal for me.

We started a five game series with Memphis in 2007 (no game in '08). Through five games, we're 4-1. The only other CUSA team we've played in the last 6 or so years is Southern Miss in the 2009 New Orleans Bowl. Won that also.

Don't care if some Marshall fans aren't impressed. They'll get theirs just like they did last year in the NIT.

LOL.. ouch!! I was waiting for someone to hit them on that one :)

Is that the same football stadium that you had back in the 90's or early 2000's when we played you and/or has it been upgraded?

Seemed like a 2 sided stadium without the ends.

(11-28-2012 12:42 PM)MTowho Wrote:  Floyd Stadium (30,788)




Murphy Center (11,520)




Reese Smith Field

Nice facilities and a painless road trip up I-65. No serious complaints from this UAB fan.

Looking forward to the future matchups with everyone. Glad to see most are pleased with MTSU joining.