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Smaug Wrote:Conference shuffle hypotheticals make me queasy, so I'm posting a picture of Lynda Carter to make me feel better.

And I thank you!

vinebc Wrote:

BlazerPhil Wrote:

vinebc Wrote:1st, what was she doing alone in the boat?

Looking for Robert Wagner?

Touche.


Wiki says

On November 29, 1981, Natalie Wood drowned after falling off their yacht Splendour while sailing near Catalina Island...

Hey, you know what kind of wood does not float?

Natalie Wood.

Been years since I got to use that joke. Heheh.

vinebc Wrote:Granted we all get older, but there is no frickin resemblance between the picture posted and the picture in the paper.

I am glad I didn't marry her.


Not that I had the opportunity.

first thats not a great picture, second your comparing a picture of a 25yr old and 57yr old. Check out the movie Sky High she looks damn good for a woman her age.

I think money/winning/facilities are important... but as it was suggested, I think that neglecting the academic/overall university profile would be naive. Indeed, it is an athletic conference that we're discussing, but presidents of universities are the final authority on such matters, and they want to make a wise move in terms of not just athletics, but a match from an academic/overall university profile.

I also don't think winning is nearly as important as suggested. It certainly makes it easier to gain fans and better facilities, but some programs that do NOT win on a consistent basis have made it to the BCS level because of facilities and money. UAB needs to continue to work its alumni and attempt to get them hooked from an early stage. With the kind of wealthy people UAB produces through our medical, engineering, and business programs, there is certainly a wealth of opportunity available to us. The trick is continuing to try to foster a love for UAB amongst our graduates. THAT is the key. If they love the university, they will give money and support UAB with their attendance.

It's a chicken or egg question to a certain extent in terms of money/facilities and winning, and though they're intertwined, I don't personally believe that winning is an absolute requirement in order to build the program. In fact, just because we win doesn't necessarily solve the issue of apathy that's present in many UAB alumni. So as far as I'm concerned, faith and loyalty of alumni would be as important of an issue as any.

HellBlazer Wrote:What do you guys think is needed to get UAB in position to go to the BIG EAst when Memphis leaves?

The easiest way into the Big East - Become a Catholic School.

Apparently, the first one didn't take.

How 'bout Morgan Fairchild?

Smaug Wrote:Apparently, the first one didn't take.

How 'bout Morgan Fairchild?

Yeah. Morgan Fairchild. She's my....wife. Yeah. That's the ticket.