(03-14-2023 07:05 PM)Memphis Yankee Wrote:  

(03-14-2023 06:41 PM)natibeast2.0 Wrote:  Losers laugh at losing. Winners play in the Big 12!

Winners don't eat diarrhea chili my yankee brother.

Wow some of you need to learn to take a joke

Haha I’m done. Couldn’t agree more. Skyline is dogwater. Now go get a final 4 legit. Go Houston and Tigers!

I'm good with it man. Good for Tulane and Memphis to show the depth of the conference. The AAC was damn good to Cincinnati - a lot better than I ever thought it would after the old Big East went buh-bye. I don't have anything negative to say to the remainders or to the newbies. I hope y'all continue to be competitive as hell in both major revenue sports and I believe you will. If it were up to me Memphis would be coming with us to the B12. Gonna miss the history and rivalry we've built over the decades - especially in hoops. I think there's a helluva chance y'all join us at some point...

(03-14-2023 07:07 PM)natibeast2.0 Wrote:  

(03-14-2023 07:05 PM)Memphis Yankee Wrote:  

(03-14-2023 06:41 PM)natibeast2.0 Wrote:  Losers laugh at losing. Winners play in the Big 12!

Winners don't eat diarrhea chili my yankee brother.

Wow some of you need to learn to take a joke

Haha I’m done. Couldn’t agree more. Skyline is dogwater. Now go get a final 4 legit. Go Houston and Tigers!

Dude we love ya. It's a sad day today.

(03-14-2023 07:12 PM)UCGrad1992 Wrote:  I'm good with it man. Good for Tulane and Memphis to show the depth of the conference. The AAC was damn good to Cincinnati - a lot better than I ever thought it would after the old Big East went buh-bye. I don't have anything negative to say to the remainders or to the newbies. I hope y'all continue to be competitive as hell in both major revenue sports and I believe you will. If it were up to me Memphis would be coming with us to the B12. Gonna miss the history and rivalry we've built over the decades - especially in hoops. I think there's a helluva chance y'all join us at some point...

I feel the same. And we were on the verge of developing a helluva rivalry with both Houston and UCF, as well. Best of luck to all 3.

(03-13-2023 12:13 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In men’s hoops, the 6 teams joining AAC next season were a combined 42-22 this season against the 5 teams staying in C-USA. And that includes UTSA’s 2-8 record.

I don’t have football data. Not sure about that.

(03-13-2023 11:57 AM)Side.Show.Joe Wrote:  In football, UNT went 4-0 against the teams that will be remaining in C-USA (no game against MTSU this year). And in basketball, UNT went 11-0 against the teams that will be remaining in C-USA (2-0 against four and 3-0 against LA Tech). I'm sure FAU & UAB have similar records too.

With the football and basketball championships remaining in 2023 AAC member's hands, and the current success of most of the C-USA6, I think the AAC has a brighter future than many believed would be possible.

That's nice but after June or so, those teams are members of AAC. AAC doesn't measure itself against C-USA and Sunbelt.
As for the post re UH/UCF/Cincy losses, it's a friendly jab. Everyone's rooting for Houston (after Memphis and FAU) and no one begrudges those teams their new league. They earned it, and didn't drag others in the mud while they earned it.

(03-15-2023 06:39 PM)DrBox Wrote:  

(03-13-2023 12:13 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In men’s hoops, the 6 teams joining AAC next season were a combined 42-22 this season against the 5 teams staying in C-USA. And that includes UTSA’s 2-8 record.

I don’t have football data. Not sure about that.

(03-13-2023 11:57 AM)Side.Show.Joe Wrote:  In football, UNT went 4-0 against the teams that will be remaining in C-USA (no game against MTSU this year). And in basketball, UNT went 11-0 against the teams that will be remaining in C-USA (2-0 against four and 3-0 against LA Tech). I'm sure FAU & UAB have similar records too.

With the football and basketball championships remaining in 2023 AAC member's hands, and the current success of most of the C-USA6, I think the AAC has a brighter future than many believed would be possible.

That's nice but after June or so, those teams are members of AAC. AAC doesn't measure itself against C-USA and Sunbelt.
As for the post re UH/UCF/Cincy losses, it's a friendly jab. Everyone's rooting for Houston (after Memphis and FAU) and no one begrudges those teams their new league. They earned it, and didn't drag others in the mud while they earned it.

Amen. I really didn't consider it a jab. I thought the fans of those 3 schools were secure enough not to have a meltdown, while the remainers and newbies got a tiny consolation prize and boost of confidence.

Oh well, they'll be off to greener pastures soon. Not sure why they're touchy. It's insane to think that was an attempt to say they didn't contribute much to the league. That never entered my mind. Why would it?

(03-15-2023 09:48 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(03-15-2023 06:39 PM)DrBox Wrote:  

(03-13-2023 12:13 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In men’s hoops, the 6 teams joining AAC next season were a combined 42-22 this season against the 5 teams staying in C-USA. And that includes UTSA’s 2-8 record.

I don’t have football data. Not sure about that.

(03-13-2023 11:57 AM)Side.Show.Joe Wrote:  In football, UNT went 4-0 against the teams that will be remaining in C-USA (no game against MTSU this year). And in basketball, UNT went 11-0 against the teams that will be remaining in C-USA (2-0 against four and 3-0 against LA Tech). I'm sure FAU & UAB have similar records too.

With the football and basketball championships remaining in 2023 AAC member's hands, and the current success of most of the C-USA6, I think the AAC has a brighter future than many believed would be possible.

That's nice but after June or so, those teams are members of AAC. AAC doesn't measure itself against C-USA and Sunbelt.
As for the post re UH/UCF/Cincy losses, it's a friendly jab. Everyone's rooting for Houston (after Memphis and FAU) and no one begrudges those teams their new league. They earned it, and didn't drag others in the mud while they earned it.

Amen. I really didn't consider it a jab. I thought the fans of those 3 schools were secure enough not to have a meltdown, while the remainers and newbies got a tiny consolation prize and boost of confidence.

Oh well, they'll be off to greener pastures soon. Not sure why they're touchy. It's insane to think that was an attempt to say they didn't contribute much to the league. That never entered my mind. Why would it?

Yep. 3 of the top 4 teams are leaving. They should be stoked and not care a damn what is said on this board one way or the other.

I only wish that Memphis was joining them. Make if 4 of 4.

(03-16-2023 08:22 PM)bluebacker Wrote:  

(03-15-2023 09:48 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(03-15-2023 06:39 PM)DrBox Wrote:  

(03-13-2023 12:13 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In men’s hoops, the 6 teams joining AAC next season were a combined 42-22 this season against the 5 teams staying in C-USA. And that includes UTSA’s 2-8 record.

I don’t have football data. Not sure about that.

(03-13-2023 11:57 AM)Side.Show.Joe Wrote:  In football, UNT went 4-0 against the teams that will be remaining in C-USA (no game against MTSU this year). And in basketball, UNT went 11-0 against the teams that will be remaining in C-USA (2-0 against four and 3-0 against LA Tech). I'm sure FAU & UAB have similar records too.

With the football and basketball championships remaining in 2023 AAC member's hands, and the current success of most of the C-USA6, I think the AAC has a brighter future than many believed would be possible.

That's nice but after June or so, those teams are members of AAC. AAC doesn't measure itself against C-USA and Sunbelt.
As for the post re UH/UCF/Cincy losses, it's a friendly jab. Everyone's rooting for Houston (after Memphis and FAU) and no one begrudges those teams their new league. They earned it, and didn't drag others in the mud while they earned it.

Amen. I really didn't consider it a jab. I thought the fans of those 3 schools were secure enough not to have a meltdown, while the remainers and newbies got a tiny consolation prize and boost of confidence.

Oh well, they'll be off to greener pastures soon. Not sure why they're touchy. It's insane to think that was an attempt to say they didn't contribute much to the league. That never entered my mind. Why would it?

Yep. 3 of the top 4 teams are leaving. They should be stoked and not care a damn what is said on this board one way or the other.

I only wish that Memphis was joining them. Make if 4 of 4.

You are 5th in line

(03-16-2023 08:46 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  

(03-16-2023 08:22 PM)bluebacker Wrote:  

(03-15-2023 09:48 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(03-15-2023 06:39 PM)DrBox Wrote:  

(03-13-2023 12:13 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In men’s hoops, the 6 teams joining AAC next season were a combined 42-22 this season against the 5 teams staying in C-USA. And that includes UTSA’s 2-8 record.

I don’t have football data. Not sure about that.

(03-13-2023 11:57 AM)Side.Show.Joe Wrote:  In football, UNT went 4-0 against the teams that will be remaining in C-USA (no game against MTSU this year). And in basketball, UNT went 11-0 against the teams that will be remaining in C-USA (2-0 against four and 3-0 against LA Tech). I'm sure FAU & UAB have similar records too.

With the football and basketball championships remaining in 2023 AAC member's hands, and the current success of most of the C-USA6, I think the AAC has a brighter future than many believed would be possible.

That's nice but after June or so, those teams are members of AAC. AAC doesn't measure itself against C-USA and Sunbelt.
As for the post re UH/UCF/Cincy losses, it's a friendly jab. Everyone's rooting for Houston (after Memphis and FAU) and no one begrudges those teams their new league. They earned it, and didn't drag others in the mud while they earned it.

Amen. I really didn't consider it a jab. I thought the fans of those 3 schools were secure enough not to have a meltdown, while the remainers and newbies got a tiny consolation prize and boost of confidence.

Oh well, they'll be off to greener pastures soon. Not sure why they're touchy. It's insane to think that was an attempt to say they didn't contribute much to the league. That never entered my mind. Why would it?

Yep. 3 of the top 4 teams are leaving. They should be stoked and not care a damn what is said on this board one way or the other.

I only wish that Memphis was joining them. Make if 4 of 4.

You are 5th in line

May be so for p5 invite especially since SMU is in play for p12 but as far as who has been the top of the conference in fb and men's bb we are not 5th, more like 3rd.

(03-15-2023 06:39 PM)DrBox Wrote:  

(03-13-2023 12:13 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In men’s hoops, the 6 teams joining AAC next season were a combined 42-22 this season against the 5 teams staying in C-USA. And that includes UTSA’s 2-8 record.

I don’t have football data. Not sure about that.

(03-13-2023 11:57 AM)Side.Show.Joe Wrote:  In football, UNT went 4-0 against the teams that will be remaining in C-USA (no game against MTSU this year). And in basketball, UNT went 11-0 against the teams that will be remaining in C-USA (2-0 against four and 3-0 against LA Tech). I'm sure FAU & UAB have similar records too.

With the football and basketball championships remaining in 2023 AAC member's hands, and the current success of most of the C-USA6, I think the AAC has a brighter future than many believed would be possible.

That's nice but after June or so, those teams are members of AAC. AAC doesn't measure itself against C-USA and Sunbelt.
As for the post re UH/UCF/Cincy losses, it's a friendly jab. Everyone's rooting for Houston (after Memphis and FAU) and no one begrudges those teams their new league. They earned it, and didn't drag others in the mud while they earned it.

I was measuring our performance against members of the conference we played in. That's what we had. Now we did play two AAC teams (SMU & Memphis), but lost both. SMU destroyed UNT 48-10. But UNT did play better at Memphis, losing a close game by a score of 44-34. After playing for the conference title, UNT fired our coach, so I think that speaks to the level of our expectations as we transition to the AAC. I'm looking forward to our game against Tulane on Oct 21st.

(03-14-2023 12:46 PM)AlwaysSunny Wrote:  Reality is going to be tough over here in 2023.

We will see. Somehow a team or teams always rise to the top in the American when a program leaves. I think between Tulane, SMU, ECU, Memphis, UTSA, and UAB. The league will be fine. Not to mention when another program has a season no one saw coming.

I think the same is possible in men's basketball between Memphis, Temple, Wichita State. FAU, North Texas, and UAB. With other programs surging unexpectedly for a period as well.

The real issue for this league going forward is the ability to win non conference games against P5 teams in football and men's basketball. If the league can continue that and each universities NIL programs can hold on to and/or find great players this league will be better than many expect!

I still think we’ll be about the same in basketball minus not having a title contender in Houston. North Texas, UAB and FAU all have similar net or higher ratings than Cincy and UCF. North Texas and UAB have had a higher net rating than them two years in a row.

When Wichita State and Temple can get back to the level they should be at, this conference will be at a high level .

(03-14-2023 12:46 PM)AlwaysSunny Wrote:  Reality is going to be tough over here in 2023.

How many times have we heard that? Every time the league has a team leave, there are the doom predictions. Yet time and time again someone else rises to the occasion and the league remains the 6th best.

There are plenty of quality schools that could move to the top and continue on.

(03-14-2023 12:46 PM)AlwaysSunny Wrote:  Reality is going to be tough over here in 2023.

Yes, especially in football unless something changes. It will be a much closer battle with the SBC and MWC for the top overall spot and NY6/playoff slot than in the past.

In basketball, the new AAC will be close to the performance overall with the present AAC assuming sustainability of this season’s results. It is an heroic assumption I admit (eg, FAU will need to retain one of the most desired coaches in college basketball).

Denying reality does not prevent the consequences of reality. All schools (including Memphis) need to improve.

(03-18-2023 12:22 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(03-14-2023 12:46 PM)AlwaysSunny Wrote:  Reality is going to be tough over here in 2023.

Yes, especially in football unless something changes. It will be a much closer battle with the SBC and MWC for the top overall spot and NY6/playoff slot than in the past.

In basketball, the new AAC will be close to the performance overall with the present AAC assuming sustainability of this season’s results. It is an heroic assumption I admit (eg, FAU will need to retain one of the most desired coaches in college basketball).

Denying reality does not prevent the consequences of reality. All schools (including Memphis) need to improve.

Memphis will be on a rebuild. Even if Penny signs a ton of talent that talent will have to develop chemistry / roles / etc. That generally leads to early season OOC losses which then kills RPI / NET for conference play. THE AAC does not provide multiple opportunities for wins against ranked teams and in fact next year may provide zero. This year it was only Houston that was ranked until the very last poll. Next year will probably be more of the same. Any AAC team that wants to be above the 8 line better not lose more than 2-3 games next year and even that might not do it....see FAU this year.