(04-18-2018 11:02 AM)McKinney Wrote:  These renderings have been around for several years. I believe they were first shown "publicly" (in the Football Performance Center) in August of 2015. However they could be even older than that. The image shows the old "UM" logo on the field, that was used from the mid 2000s right up until maybe the first season of FBS (2012). Also, the posters on the backside of the east grandstand feature players wearing black uniforms which is something from the Molnar era (2012 and 2013 seasons).

Quite a few G5 teams have renderings of bigger stadiums. Don't read too much into it other than 'someone had a little extra time one day.'

(04-17-2018 07:49 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  

(04-17-2018 07:05 PM)panama Wrote:  

(04-17-2018 04:38 PM)Bronco14 Wrote:  UMass wasn't good enough for the MAC; I highly doubt the AAC will come knocking. If it does it'll be because powerhouse AAC teams like Houston and Central Florida have moved elsewhere, meaning the AAC name will be weaker. The AAC with UMass and Toledo (for example) isn't quite the same as the AAC with Houston and Central Florida (for example).

I think one big thing is, as has been posted, UMass will have to be willing to spend AND HAVE the funds to spend. For example, all great coaches are lured to bigger programs. Let's say UMass is able to put together an 11-1 or so season, a truly great season. The lure will come. When he says 'UMass is taking steps to join the AAC' that's him talking, not the institution. UMass would either have to scramble for funds to keep him or hope they hire another great coach after he leaves to keep the momentum going. Facts of being in NCAA football no matter the level.

I'm also not convinced UMass's strategy of 'let's play as many death row payday games as we can' will eventually pay out. For those that know, has this strategy ever worked?

I enjoyed you guys in the MAC (even though you guys sucked every year you were here), and I understand the parting was mutual, but bottom line is, right now no one wants you guys.

"I'm also not convinced UMass's strategy of 'let's play as many death row payday games as we can' will eventually pay out. For those that know, has this strategy ever worked?"

FSU and Miami

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I dont think thats so much a "strategy" as it is the only way to pay the bills and get decent TV exposure.

Wouldn't they get more money playing a ton of top P5 teams then what a G5 Conference pays out to its members? If so, you get more money to improve facilities, coaching staff, etc.

Also, need a little more background on the FSU/Miami (FL) using the 'murderer's row' strategy.

(04-17-2018 09:08 PM)TexanMark Wrote:  UMass is going to be good this year...a surprise team

They don't have quite as many body-bag games this year. 8-4 isn't unreasonable.