Basking in all this glory for the MAC, what do you think Chryst's strategy is for the future of the MAC (and what do you think it should be?) Maybe his strategy for now is to play a waiting game until 2004 or 2005, thinking that from a performance standpoint, the future for the top MAC teams looks good over the next couple of years and the conference is in a strong position in that regard.

My guess is he's going to hit ESPN pretty hard and argue for even more TV games. I also expect he'll be lobbying hard with the Bowl committees. And I think we might see something on the MACC situation. What about scheduling? Can he play a role here? We've heard about the Navy/Army possibility, but nothing lately. The out of conference scheduling seems to be reaching a high for the MAC. Can it get better? Sure would be nice to get some more high profile games at home, but the MAC has been making some good progress there. I suppose the big question is can Chryst develop a strategy that will improve the financial situation for the MAC.

But what about conference membership and realignment? Will he play a waiting game there? I think maybe so (with the exception of inviting UCF for all sports membership). I'm thinking that the chances of losing teams to other conferences is decreasing.

What do you think his strategy should be?

As members of the MAC, I think our schools' strategy should be to keep Rick Chryst, no matter what the cost.

Lobbying the bowls is the biggest step right now. You gotta convince recruits that winning will be rewarded. The financial gain of lower tier bowls is minimal, but hopefully teams can break even.

In all honesty, there is enough youth that if Turner and Ben don't leave for the NFL, then NIU, Miami (OH), BG and Toledo could be as good or better next season. Marshall loses some receivers, but they seem to take care of themselves.
So, item #2 is convincing networks to broadcast more of the games...hey they're good entertainment.

I haven't seen a clear answer to the MACC situation, there is no big stadium, near the center of the MAC, that isn't a MAC school.

It would be good to see UCF meet their potential, and then see WMU, CMU, BSU and Ohio U. back to the high level their capable of. That would be a stout conference. (Not that Chryst really controls any of this.)

UCF reach our potential? With our "Big Mouth" Coach
You have got to be kidding me. The natives are getting restless in Orlando and we are getting tired of Kruzeck's mouth of all talk and not action on the football field. UCF has talent. It is being wasted by
this coaching staff. I thought it was just 1 or 2 games but Syracuse kicked us in the and it hurt. Syracuse is not that good. :mad:

Turner's a senior. He'll definitely be entering the draft. :D

HuskieDan Wrote:Turner's a senior. He'll definitely be entering the draft. :D

I thought he was a junior.

Still, you have that kid from WI, who rushed for 3000! yds in HS. I want to see how good he is.

Knight in Shining Armor Wrote:I thought it was just 1 or 2 games but Syracuse kicked us in the and it hurt. Syracuse is not that good.  :mad:

How bad will it feel if Kent beats you this Sat. at a near empty Dix Stadium?

DrTorch Wrote:

HuskieDan Wrote:Turner's a senior.  He'll definitely be entering the draft.  :D

I thought he was a junior.

Still, you have that kid from WI, who rushed for 3000! yds in HS. I want to see how good he is.

We are stocked at RB when Turner graduates. His backups are Adrian Davis, a 5-6 sparkplug, and AJ Harris, a 6-2 great athlete from Wheaton North HS - he sees some carries. We brought in two excellent recruits this year - Cas Prime of which you spoke, he's 6-1 215, and Greg Owens, a 5-10 205lb speedster from Joliet Catholic. Prime's being redshirted, but was on the travelling team this week.

BTW - I've heard that Prime will be an absolute stud - tough, big, strong, very good speed. Harris might be moved to the WR/TE/FB position that we call the Q position (our #1 Keith Perry occupies this currently).

Basking in all this glory for the MAC, what do you think Chryst's strategy is for the future of the MAC (and what do you think it should be?)

I would not change the MAC. I love it just as it is. Yes, we have some bottom dwellers, but as a long time Rocket fan I can remember many years when UT, Marshall, and NIU were bottom dwellers. Ten years from now we might be talking about the Buffalo dynasty.

rockytop Wrote:I would not change the MAC. I love it just as it is. Yes, we have some bottom dwellers, but as a long time Rocket fan I can remember many years when UT, Marshall, and NIU were bottom dwellers. Ten years from now we might be talking about the Buffalo dynasty.

Don't be bringing that common sense nonsense on this board! :D

Santa Fe Falcon Wrote:Basking in all this glory for the MAC, what do you think Chryst's strategy is for the future of the MAC (and what do you think it should be?)

I think he should go try to grab Miami (FL), BC, and Syracuse............ oh wait, nevermind. :rofl:

mmcincy Wrote:I think he should go try to grab Miami (FL), BC, and Syracuse............ oh wait, nevermind.    :rofl:

Oh wait, maybe he should do that after all. I mean that way those 3 could "raise their level of play" by being associated with Marshall. :D