(04-22-2013 02:32 PM)krux Wrote:  No, Lord2FLI. You're pretty much one of the good guys as far as I can tell. I believe we was talking about others on the AAC board that will post something about UofL just to bait us into replying then subsequently call us a troll.

Ah, I was confused, good thing I didn't go with my first response lol

(04-22-2013 10:10 AM)Cardinals Wrote:  I remember how resentful I was first of Cuse & Pitt, and then of WVU, so I don't hold it against them. I just don't see anything that's said there as relevant in any way to Louisville, even if they are our conference mates for one more year.

This is not to say that I wish any of them ill. I'm glad we're moving on, but (aside from ACC success) nothing would make me happier than to see that new conference succeed.

Thanks. I don't understand some of the comments here. All we're doing is trying to have a decent all sports conference. We want to be in the best position we can be like any other fan. Sorry to some of the smart asses here we're not part of the "chosen one's". Most of you have no idea what it's like to be on the outside looking in for so long and to have to fight and claw for every scrap you can get. That's one of the reasons I actually respect Louisville. They've been there before and built something really special w/o a meal ticket.

I'm very happy this happened. I'm ready for all this nonsense to stop.

(04-22-2013 04:51 PM)blunderbuss Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 10:10 AM)Cardinals Wrote:  I remember how resentful I was first of Cuse & Pitt, and then of WVU, so I don't hold it against them. I just don't see anything that's said there as relevant in any way to Louisville, even if they are our conference mates for one more year.

This is not to say that I wish any of them ill. I'm glad we're moving on, but (aside from ACC success) nothing would make me happier than to see that new conference succeed.

Thanks. I don't understand some of the comments here. All we're doing is trying to have a decent all sports conference. We want to be in the best position we can be like any other fan. Sorry to some of the smart asses here we're not part of the "chosen one's". Most of you have no idea what it's like to be on the outside looking in for so long and to have to fight and claw for every scrap you can get. That's one of the reasons I actually respect Louisville. They've been there before and built something really special w/o a meal ticket.

I'm very happy this happened. I'm ready for all this nonsense to stop.

Good post Blunder. Sometimes its difficult to know what others go thru unless you have been there. On the other hand, some of those BE guys made being on the BE board practically unbearable for those who were leaving.

(04-22-2013 11:42 AM)krux Wrote:  It's UCF and Memphis fans that are making that site unbarable. That and a few Cincy fans like vewb1.

Meh, UC has vewb1.... UofL has gocards#1 and the other usernames he has used over on this site. Everyone has one or more of those types of posters.

With GOF signing today by all 15 ACC teams, it sure means these guys sure wasted a lot of their breath and time.

(04-22-2013 04:51 PM)blunderbuss Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 10:10 AM)Cardinals Wrote:  I remember how resentful I was first of Cuse & Pitt, and then of WVU, so I don't hold it against them. I just don't see anything that's said there as relevant in any way to Louisville, even if they are our conference mates for one more year.

This is not to say that I wish any of them ill. I'm glad we're moving on, but (aside from ACC success) nothing would make me happier than to see that new conference succeed.

Thanks. I don't understand some of the comments here. All we're doing is trying to have a decent all sports conference. We want to be in the best position we can be like any other fan. Sorry to some of the smart asses here we're not part of the "chosen one's". Most of you have no idea what it's like to be on the outside looking in for so long and to have to fight and claw for every scrap you can get. That's one of the reasons I actually respect Louisville. They've been there before and built something really special w/o a meal ticket.

I'm very happy this happened. I'm ready for all this nonsense to stop.

It's not over for Cincy. Eventually the B12 is going to have to move to 12, and Cincy's got to be next in line. I said somewhere else that I thought it would be as a pair with either BYU or UConn. I suppose USF might also be a possibility, but I don't think they've taken advantage of their opportunities like some others have. Maybe it's just my perception, but I just don't think they've gone forward like Louisville and Cincy have.

You know you're going to have an advocate in WVU - I think they're kinda desperate for a travel partner, and your 2 schools have had a decent rivalry in recent years.

(04-22-2013 06:00 PM)cuseroc Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 04:51 PM)blunderbuss Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 10:10 AM)Cardinals Wrote:  I remember how resentful I was first of Cuse & Pitt, and then of WVU, so I don't hold it against them. I just don't see anything that's said there as relevant in any way to Louisville, even if they are our conference mates for one more year.

This is not to say that I wish any of them ill. I'm glad we're moving on, but (aside from ACC success) nothing would make me happier than to see that new conference succeed.

Thanks. I don't understand some of the comments here. All we're doing is trying to have a decent all sports conference. We want to be in the best position we can be like any other fan. Sorry to some of the smart asses here we're not part of the "chosen one's". Most of you have no idea what it's like to be on the outside looking in for so long and to have to fight and claw for every scrap you can get. That's one of the reasons I actually respect Louisville. They've been there before and built something really special w/o a meal ticket.

I'm very happy this happened. I'm ready for all this nonsense to stop.

Good post Blunder. Sometimes its difficult to know what others go thru unless you have been there. On the other hand, some of those BE guys made being on the BE board practically unbearable for those who were leaving.

Yeah but there's far more AAC fans that don't post on messageboards. Don't let a handful of morons shape your opinion of entire fanbases. It's not really fair.

(04-22-2013 08:19 PM)Cardinals Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 04:51 PM)blunderbuss Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 10:10 AM)Cardinals Wrote:  I remember how resentful I was first of Cuse & Pitt, and then of WVU, so I don't hold it against them. I just don't see anything that's said there as relevant in any way to Louisville, even if they are our conference mates for one more year.

This is not to say that I wish any of them ill. I'm glad we're moving on, but (aside from ACC success) nothing would make me happier than to see that new conference succeed.

Thanks. I don't understand some of the comments here. All we're doing is trying to have a decent all sports conference. We want to be in the best position we can be like any other fan. Sorry to some of the smart asses here we're not part of the "chosen one's". Most of you have no idea what it's like to be on the outside looking in for so long and to have to fight and claw for every scrap you can get. That's one of the reasons I actually respect Louisville. They've been there before and built something really special w/o a meal ticket.

I'm very happy this happened. I'm ready for all this nonsense to stop.

It's not over for Cincy. Eventually the B12 is going to have to move to 12, and Cincy's got to be next in line. I said somewhere else that I thought it would be as a pair with either BYU or UConn. I suppose USF might also be a possibility, but I don't think they've taken advantage of their opportunities like some others have. Maybe it's just my perception, but I just don't think they've gone forward like Louisville and Cincy have.

You know you're going to have an advocate in WVU - I think they're kinda desperate for a travel partner, and your 2 schools have had a decent rivalry in recent years.

Unfortunately for UC and even BYU, UConn and USF they are @ the mercy of Texas. That is the main reason I am so glad to be in the ACC and not the Big XII.

As for the fans...most are ok but every conference has them. Go to the Realignment board. He1nousOne who is an Iowa fan had a complete and utter meltdown that his dream 20 School B1G Dream has died.

(04-22-2013 09:35 PM)Maize Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 08:19 PM)Cardinals Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 04:51 PM)blunderbuss Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 10:10 AM)Cardinals Wrote:  I remember how resentful I was first of Cuse & Pitt, and then of WVU, so I don't hold it against them. I just don't see anything that's said there as relevant in any way to Louisville, even if they are our conference mates for one more year.

This is not to say that I wish any of them ill. I'm glad we're moving on, but (aside from ACC success) nothing would make me happier than to see that new conference succeed.

Thanks. I don't understand some of the comments here. All we're doing is trying to have a decent all sports conference. We want to be in the best position we can be like any other fan. Sorry to some of the smart asses here we're not part of the "chosen one's". Most of you have no idea what it's like to be on the outside looking in for so long and to have to fight and claw for every scrap you can get. That's one of the reasons I actually respect Louisville. They've been there before and built something really special w/o a meal ticket.

I'm very happy this happened. I'm ready for all this nonsense to stop.

It's not over for Cincy. Eventually the B12 is going to have to move to 12, and Cincy's got to be next in line. I said somewhere else that I thought it would be as a pair with either BYU or UConn. I suppose USF might also be a possibility, but I don't think they've taken advantage of their opportunities like some others have. Maybe it's just my perception, but I just don't think they've gone forward like Louisville and Cincy have.

You know you're going to have an advocate in WVU - I think they're kinda desperate for a travel partner, and your 2 schools have had a decent rivalry in recent years.

Unfortunately for UC and even BYU, UConn and USF they are @ the mercy of Texas. That is the main reason I am so glad to be in the ACC and not the Big XII.

As for the fans...most are ok but every conference has them. Go to the Realignment board. He1nousOne who is an Iowa fan had a complete and utter meltdown that his dream 20 School B1G Dream has died.

The Big XII would take BYU. The problem is that BYU is at the mercy of a church who has a priority that isn't necessarily 100% aligned with the best interest of the BYU athletic dept.

If the Mormon Church decided that BYU could play on Sundays and that BYU games didn't have to be on church TV, then BYU and UC would be in the Big XII tomorrow.

I don't hear many AAC fans saying how unstable the ACC is. Sorry, I think you're imagining things. Every team in the AAC would jump at an ACC invite. Now, the ACC may have been somewhat vulnerable to Big 10 poaching, if they decided to go to 16. Is that still the case? Don't know, but most AAC fans, if they are honest with themselves see the ACC as at least as stable, if not more so than the AAC.

PS...Let us in. It would be a shame to get left on the wrong side of a future split. USF brings too much to the table. Ask just about any team we have played out of conf. the last 10 years.

(04-22-2013 09:44 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  I don't hear many AAC fans saying how unstable the ACC is. Sorry, I think you're imagining things. Every team in the AAC would jump at an ACC invite. Now, the ACC may have been somewhat vulnerable to Big 10 poaching, if they decided to go to 16. Is that still the case? Don't know, but most AAC fans, if they are honest with themselves see the ACC as at least as stable, if not more so than the AAC.

PS...Let us in. It would be a shame to get left on the wrong side of a future split. USF brings too much to the table. Ask just about any team we have played out of conf. the last 10 years.

Have you ever been on the AAC board???

(04-22-2013 10:09 PM)krux Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 09:44 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  I don't hear many AAC fans saying how unstable the ACC is. Sorry, I think you're imagining things. Every team in the AAC would jump at an ACC invite. Now, the ACC may have been somewhat vulnerable to Big 10 poaching, if they decided to go to 16. Is that still the case? Don't know, but most AAC fans, if they are honest with themselves see the ACC as at least as stable, if not more so than the AAC.

PS...Let us in. It would be a shame to get left on the wrong side of a future split. USF brings too much to the table. Ask just about any team we have played out of conf. the last 10 years.

Have you ever been on the AAC board???

Of course. Probably 90% of my posts are on the AAC board. You get some of it, but I don't think as much as is indicated here.

(04-22-2013 10:26 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 10:09 PM)krux Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 09:44 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  I don't hear many AAC fans saying how unstable the ACC is. Sorry, I think you're imagining things.

Have you ever been on the AAC board???

Of course. Probably 90% of my posts are on the AAC board. You get some of it, but I don't think as much as is indicated here.

I have to disagree with what I bolded. In fact, I think the #1 reason ACC "poaching" wasn't debated more heavily is because it was nearly unanimous agreement on the AAC board, thus not generating much discussion. I'd say the only fan base who didn't just assume the Big 10, SEC, and Big 12 were taking their pick of teams were ECU fans. They gave hearty questioning as to why UNC would ever leave the ACC.

(04-22-2013 10:59 PM)CollegeCard Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 10:26 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 10:09 PM)krux Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 09:44 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  I don't hear many AAC fans saying how unstable the ACC is. Sorry, I think you're imagining things.

Have you ever been on the AAC board???

Of course. Probably 90% of my posts are on the AAC board. You get some of it, but I don't think as much as is indicated here.

I have to disagree with what I bolded. In fact, I think the #1 reason ACC "poaching" wasn't debated more heavily is because it was nearly unanimous agreement on the AAC board, thus not generating much discussion. I'd say the only fan base who didn't just assume the Big 10, SEC, and Big 12 were taking their pick of teams were ECU fans. They gave hearty questioning as to why UNC would ever leave the ACC.

If you did hear it some, a lot of that was wishful thinking, hoping it would create more ACC openings for USF, UC, Uconn, etc.....

I said myself on the AAC board on many occasions that there would either be several moves (if B10 was succesful in taking ACC teams, which would cause a domino effect) or there would be NO moves...no in between. Looks like that scenario will probably be correct.

(04-22-2013 11:17 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 10:59 PM)CollegeCard Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 10:26 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 10:09 PM)krux Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 09:44 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  I don't hear many AAC fans saying how unstable the ACC is. Sorry, I think you're imagining things.

Have you ever been on the AAC board???

Of course. Probably 90% of my posts are on the AAC board. You get some of it, but I don't think as much as is indicated here.

I have to disagree with what I bolded. In fact, I think the #1 reason ACC "poaching" wasn't debated more heavily is because it was nearly unanimous agreement on the AAC board, thus not generating much discussion. I'd say the only fan base who didn't just assume the Big 10, SEC, and Big 12 were taking their pick of teams were ECU fans. They gave hearty questioning as to why UNC would ever leave the ACC.

If you did hear it some, a lot of that was wishful thinking, hoping it would create more ACC openings for USF, UC, Uconn, etc.....

I said myself on the AAC board on many occasions that there would either be several moves (if B10 was succesful in taking ACC teams, which would cause a domino effect) or there would be NO moves...no in between. Looks like that scenario will probably be correct.

That's our point. Nearly everyone was stating the ACC was going to lose more teams, and most weren't claiming no moves was a legitimate option.

UC, UCONN and USF only want to be in the ACC, NOT hope it does not have success!

(04-23-2013 10:20 AM)Bearcat T Wrote:  UC, UCONN and USF only want to be in the ACC, NOT hope it does not have success!

You surely won't last long over here!

(04-22-2013 06:00 PM)cuseroc zdateline='1366671629' Wrote:  On the other hand, some of those BE guys made being on the BE board practically unbearable for those who were leaving.

...at least you are leaving and don't have to deal with the BS from all the new members that confuse "chip on their shoulders" with a bitterness toward anyone who has experienced any success.

Since I would never post this on the AAC (I hate it that they are using those initials) board, I'll post it here (I referred to it elsewhere):

Neither Russ Smith nor Rick Pitino know the name of the conference Louisville will be playing in next season (exchange occurs starting at the 35:40 mark)