RE: BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
(08-15-2020 05:08 PM)B easy Wrote: From reading their thread some of them think they make more $ than us in TV revenue but from what I remember reports were that they make slightly less than we do, not even considering access bowl & NCAA credit revenue. Can anyone confirm?
Okay, one more try....The Million Dollar Man is the AAC, Virgil is Mike Aresco, and the poor kid trying to dribble the ball for some extra cash and for our entertainment is BYU/Boise St.
RE: BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
(08-15-2020 03:08 PM)GoOwls111 Wrote: How about they become one of twelve and call it a day...
BTW I thing most people here don't really understand the way BYU operates, They are part of the LDS church, they get support wherever the are in the US.
Noticed that most people here hate Liberty, my question is why, Liberty is supported by an Evangelical Church and BYU is supported by the LDS Church, they can both survive as independents as a result, conference membership is only important to access playoffs and prestigious Bowl games.
Pretty sure their athletic departments have all the money tyhey need to operate.
Having said that neither will turn down $30+ million TV Contract and neither will run through shark infested waters for a $7 million dollar TV deal.
They’re politically toxic and they make awful decisions constantly. They’re president just had to take a leave of absence for pic/video that went viral. Being Evangelical isn’t special. BYU/Mormons are a tight knit group and die hards. There are at least 3 BYU campuses in 3 different states. ND/ Catholics were also a tight knit group. For generations, ND sold itself as a representative for those elite and blue collar Catholics and it worked. Both Mormons and Catholics are historically repressed religious minorities. This is something that helped unite the respective communities and build support amongst their own. Times have changed but the bond is the same.
The short answer is, being evangelical isn’t special and most evangelicals already have their teams based on their geography (where they live).
RE: BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
(08-15-2020 01:49 PM)SMUleopold Wrote: I don't doubt they are rethinking their decision right now. Plenty of people pointed out that going indy was a risky move, based largely on unforeseen circumstances and boom, we get an act-of-God showing them why.
But I stand by my opinion that we don't want them - one bad apple and all that.
Yeah, I agree. They are a little flaky. They just want us when it’s convenient it seems.
RE: BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
(08-15-2020 06:03 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:
(08-15-2020 03:08 PM)GoOwls111 Wrote: How about they become one of twelve and call it a day...
BTW I thing most people here don't really understand the way BYU operates, They are part of the LDS church, they get support wherever the are in the US.
Noticed that most people here hate Liberty, my question is why, Liberty is supported by an Evangelical Church and BYU is supported by the LDS Church, they can both survive as independents as a result, conference membership is only important to access playoffs and prestigious Bowl games.
Pretty sure their athletic departments have all the money tyhey need to operate.
Having said that neither will turn down $30+ million TV Contract and neither will run through shark infested waters for a $7 million dollar TV deal.
They’re politically toxic and they make awful decisions constantly. They’re president just had to take a leave of absence for pic/video that went viral. Being Evangelical isn’t special. BYU/Mormons are a tight knit group and die hards. There are at least 3 BYU campuses in 3 different states. ND/ Catholics were also a tight knit group. For generations, ND sold itself as a representative for those elite and blue collar Catholics and it worked. Both Mormons and Catholics are historically repressed religious minorities. This is something that helped unite the respective communities and build support amongst their own. Times have changed but the bond is the same.
The short answer is, being evangelical isn’t special and most evangelicals already have their teams based on their geography (where they live).
Got it, absolutely agree on what was for ND (Not what it ones was but still strong)... BYU (LDS) is one the most tight knit communities I've ever experienced, worked for a company based in Orem, Utah until 1994... Recently noticed that they have reemerged in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
(This post was last modified: 08-15-2020 07:51 PM by GoOwls111.)
RE: BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
(08-15-2020 06:03 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:
(08-15-2020 03:08 PM)GoOwls111 Wrote: How about they become one of twelve and call it a day...
BTW I thing most people here don't really understand the way BYU operates, They are part of the LDS church, they get support wherever the are in the US.
Noticed that most people here hate Liberty, my question is why, Liberty is supported by an Evangelical Church and BYU is supported by the LDS Church, they can both survive as independents as a result, conference membership is only important to access playoffs and prestigious Bowl games.
Pretty sure their athletic departments have all the money tyhey need to operate.
Having said that neither will turn down $30+ million TV Contract and neither will run through shark infested waters for a $7 million dollar TV deal.
They’re politically toxic and they make awful decisions constantly. They’re president just had to take a leave of absence for pic/video that went viral. Being Evangelical isn’t special. BYU/Mormons are a tight knit group and die hards. There are at least 3 BYU campuses in 3 different states. ND/ Catholics were also a tight knit group. For generations, ND sold itself as a representative for those elite and blue collar Catholics and it worked. Both Mormons and Catholics are historically repressed religious minorities. This is something that helped unite the respective communities and build support amongst their own. Times have changed but the bond is the same.
The short answer is, being evangelical isn’t special and most evangelicals already have their teams based on their geography (where they live).
They're certainly embracing the idea that increased testing just leads to increased positive results. They haven't tested in weeks and, shockingly, they haven't had anybody who's been positive!
BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
(08-15-2020 06:03 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:
(08-15-2020 03:08 PM)GoOwls111 Wrote: How about they become one of twelve and call it a day...
BTW I thing most people here don't really understand the way BYU operates, They are part of the LDS church, they get support wherever the are in the US.
Noticed that most people here hate Liberty, my question is why, Liberty is supported by an Evangelical Church and BYU is supported by the LDS Church, they can both survive as independents as a result, conference membership is only important to access playoffs and prestigious Bowl games.
Pretty sure their athletic departments have all the money tyhey need to operate.
Having said that neither will turn down $30+ million TV Contract and neither will run through shark infested waters for a $7 million dollar TV deal.
They’re politically toxic and they make awful decisions constantly. They’re president just had to take a leave of absence for pic/video that went viral. Being Evangelical isn’t special. BYU/Mormons are a tight knit group and die hards. There are at least 3 BYU campuses in 3 different states. ND/ Catholics were also a tight knit group. For generations, ND sold itself as a representative for those elite and blue collar Catholics and it worked. Both Mormons and Catholics are historically repressed religious minorities. This is something that helped unite the respective communities and build support amongst their own. Times have changed but the bond is the same.
The short answer is, being evangelical isn’t special and most evangelicals already have their teams based on their geography (where they live).
Liberty is an online diploma mill. ACC teams that play Liberty this season are concerned that Liberty isn’t testing or reporting Covid cases correctly. Basically, if there are no symptoms, then no need to test is their thought.....it won’t end well.
BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
(08-15-2020 10:18 PM)usffan Wrote:
(08-15-2020 06:03 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:
(08-15-2020 03:08 PM)GoOwls111 Wrote: How about they become one of twelve and call it a day...
BTW I thing most people here don't really understand the way BYU operates, They are part of the LDS church, they get support wherever the are in the US.
Noticed that most people here hate Liberty, my question is why, Liberty is supported by an Evangelical Church and BYU is supported by the LDS Church, they can both survive as independents as a result, conference membership is only important to access playoffs and prestigious Bowl games.
Pretty sure their athletic departments have all the money tyhey need to operate.
Having said that neither will turn down $30+ million TV Contract and neither will run through shark infested waters for a $7 million dollar TV deal.
They’re politically toxic and they make awful decisions constantly. They’re president just had to take a leave of absence for pic/video that went viral. Being Evangelical isn’t special. BYU/Mormons are a tight knit group and die hards. There are at least 3 BYU campuses in 3 different states. ND/ Catholics were also a tight knit group. For generations, ND sold itself as a representative for those elite and blue collar Catholics and it worked. Both Mormons and Catholics are historically repressed religious minorities. This is something that helped unite the respective communities and build support amongst their own. Times have changed but the bond is the same.
The short answer is, being evangelical isn’t special and most evangelicals already have their teams based on their geography (where they live).
They're certainly embracing the idea that increased testing just leads to increased positive results. They haven't tested in weeks and, shockingly, they haven't had anybody who's been positive!
RE: BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
(08-15-2020 11:44 AM)B easy Wrote: Here's a really interesting poll & thread from BYU's highly active message board so I think it's an accurate reflection and picture of their true views and objectives right now. Apparently, this covid virus is the catalyst that has made them come around. 2/3s (66.4%) of that board would now want to join the AAC if a couple western schools would come along for the ride.
I have followed that board & even posted there from time to time since ECU started scheduling them back in 2015. This marks a stark 360 u-turn in their consensus. Usually, their inflated self esteem & grandiosity impede their ability to exercise reason but it's so obvious at this point that they cannot even deny the lure that the AAC offers them right now. To be fair, 1/3 of them are still blinded by self-aggrandizement but overall this represents a marked change in perception and thought.
But the big question is why would the AAC want an institution that wasn't there for us during the struggle but now wants to reap in the AAC's successes?
Wait, your link is to a message board? Not a news story showing their Adminstration is talking about it?
RE: BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
(08-16-2020 07:36 AM)panama Wrote:
(08-15-2020 11:44 AM)B easy Wrote: Here's a really interesting poll & thread from BYU's highly active message board so I think it's an accurate reflection and picture of their true views and objectives right now. Apparently, this covid virus is the catalyst that has made them come around. 2/3s (66.4%) of that board would now want to join the AAC if a couple western schools would come along for the ride.
I have followed that board & even posted there from time to time since ECU started scheduling them back in 2015. This marks a stark 360 u-turn in their consensus. Usually, their inflated self esteem & grandiosity impede their ability to exercise reason but it's so obvious at this point that they cannot even deny the lure that the AAC offers them right now. To be fair, 1/3 of them are still blinded by self-aggrandizement but overall this represents a marked change in perception and thought.
But the big question is why would the AAC want an institution that wasn't there for us during the struggle but now wants to reap in the AAC's successes?
Wait, your link is to a message board? Not a news story showing their Adminstration is talking about it?
So far this is a C Austin Cox exclusive. Which is saying something considering The Dude of West Virginia and that guy who channeled "the big Ten Man" are still out there.
RE: BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
(08-15-2020 11:44 AM)B easy Wrote: Here's a really interesting poll & thread from BYU's highly active message board so I think it's an accurate reflection and picture of their true views and objectives right now. Apparently, this covid virus is the catalyst that has made them come around. 2/3s (66.4%) of that board would now want to join the AAC if a couple western schools would come along for the ride.
I have followed that board & even posted there from time to time since ECU started scheduling them back in 2015. This marks a stark 360 u-turn in their consensus. Usually, their inflated self esteem & grandiosity impede their ability to exercise reason but it's so obvious at this point that they cannot even deny the lure that the AAC offers them right now. To be fair, 1/3 of them are still blinded by self-aggrandizement but overall this represents a marked change in perception and thought.
But the big question is why would the AAC want an institution that wasn't there for us during the struggle but now wants to reap in the AAC's successes?
They are not worth the head ache and wish the AAC didn’t play them. Let them play their independent schedule without us.
RE: BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
I don't mind playing a home and home, but no thanks on adding BYU or expanding west. Let them have their indy so they can hook up with the P5 later (yeah right, "I'll call you tomorrow"). Barring a P5/NCAA split, when the CFP expands to 8 we will have a team playing most years.
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BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
Schools are trying to figure out how to navigate this pandemic right now. I promise you there is likely nobody with a realignment war room right now outside of message boarders and reporters looking for clicks.
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(This post was last modified: 08-16-2020 10:09 AM by panama.)
RE: BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
I can't wait until the Church of Scientology establishes a so-called university and fields a football team. Then we can all debate whether we want to associate with them.
BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
(08-16-2020 10:36 AM)colohank Wrote: I can't wait until the Church of Scientology establishes a so-called university and fields a football team. Then we can all debate whether we want to associate with them.
RE: BYU finally coming around on the AAC (Link) but do we really even want them now?
Looks like I’m in the minority here. I think Boise and BYU make a lot of sense. Boise is the bell cow of the MWC TV deal. Adding them to the AAC lifts all ships. I looked at the TV numbers last season and it is clear that Boise is the most exciting team out there that we could possibly attract. I believe BYU would also help our media deals going forward as people tune in to watch BYU no matter who they play. So a BYU versus Tulsa game would be a strong draw for the conference and add many more points throughout the schedule that Aresco can point to and show that there is interest in our brand of football which drives the revenues.
Outside of those two, I am not sure who adds more value from the MWC. I saw Colorado State register a few times with good ratings but they don’t have a strong history of success and seem to water the AAC down a little. That’s why I think Air Force makes sense over CSU. However, Air Force went 11-2 last season and I think I only saw one game where a small amount of people watched them play. That’s not good for the AAC.
So maybe some of you are right and SDSU would be the better pic despite distance? There’s not clear cut solution to the last team to round out at 14 it seems.