Sellular1 Posted February 16, 2014 Group: Member Topic Count: 196 Content Count: 6,619 Reputation: 1,786 Days Won: 51 Joined: 07/04/2008 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Slick: "Turning tail,and running is how USF got to where it's at now. I am still waiting to see a program that's left the Big East truly succeed too. It seems that more money doesn't mean more success. Going back to when BC, VT and UM left, have they done so much better than when in the Big East? What about WVU or Pitt?" Whether it equals success or not, more money still wins out. Wins out on what? A good friend is a WVU fan and he hates that they are in the Big 12. Hard to get to away games, no rivalries in conference. So who wins? The fans? Don't think so. The bottom line? Maybe but the bottom line has no heart. Fans do. I would rather we stay in the AAC than switch to the Big 12. Does that mean I wouldn't try to get to the away games? No, but East Carolina and Tulane are easier for me to get to than most of the Big 12 teams. Tulsa not so much so this isn't perfect. But once we get into Divsion play in 2015 we'll have a better idea if Tulsa would be an every two year deal. You would RATHER be in the AAC than the B12? REALLY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBulls84 Posted February 16, 2014 Group: Member Topic Count: 43 Content Count: 3,899 Reputation: 871 Days Won: 8 Joined: 12/10/2006 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Slick: "Turning tail,and running is how USF got to where it's at now. I am still waiting to see a program that's left the Big East truly succeed too. It seems that more money doesn't mean more success. Going back to when BC, VT and UM left, have they done so much better than when in the Big East? What about WVU or Pitt?" Whether it equals success or not, more money still wins out. Wins out on what? A good friend is a WVU fan and he hates that they are in the Big 12. Hard to get to away games, no rivalries in conference. So who wins? The fans? Don't think so. The bottom line? Maybe but the bottom line has no heart. Fans do. I think it was made pretty evident in the last few years that it's not about fans, it's about making as much money as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charsibb Posted February 16, 2014 Group: Member Topic Count: 653 Content Count: 31,049 Reputation: 2,487 Days Won: 172 Joined: 08/30/2011 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Slick: "Turning tail,and running is how USF got to where it's at now. I am still waiting to see a program that's left the Big East truly succeed too. It seems that more money doesn't mean more success. Going back to when BC, VT and UM left, have they done so much better than when in the Big East? What about WVU or Pitt?" Whether it equals success or not, more money still wins out. Wins out on what? A good friend is a WVU fan and he hates that they are in the Big 12. Hard to get to away games, no rivalries in conference. So who wins? The fans? Don't think so. The bottom line? Maybe but the bottom line has no heart. Fans do. I would rather we stay in the AAC than switch to the Big 12. Does that mean I wouldn't try to get to the away games? No, but East Carolina and Tulane are easier for me to get to than most of the Big 12 teams. Tulsa not so much so this isn't perfect. But once we get into Divsion play in 2015 we'll have a better idea if Tulsa would be an every two year deal. You would RATHER be in the AAC than the B12? REALLY? He's not alone. I would too. Of course, I'd rather be in the ACC than either, but if I had my druthers (and money was more or less equal) my conference preference would be 1. ACC 2. SEC 3. AAC 4. B10 5. B12 6. anybody else. Edited February 16, 2014 by charsibb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 16, 2014 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 97,088 Reputation: 10,859 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Big 12 14 or 16 trumps AAC every minute of every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 16, 2014 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 97,088 Reputation: 10,859 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted February 16, 2014 It is easier now for Aresco. He has a conference, what was left to him. If everyone in it, except Cincinnati, remains complacent and satisfied being on the outside - easiness will continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who'sYourData? Posted February 16, 2014 Group: Member Topic Count: 410 Content Count: 19,525 Reputation: 992 Days Won: 24 Joined: 09/01/2006 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Very few, if any, of the AAC schools are being complacent. They are all working to move up, and eventually there will be room. Cincy and ECU are the only ones stupid enough to make their efforts public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 16, 2014 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 97,088 Reputation: 10,859 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted February 16, 2014 You must be on the inside. I am sure many of them feel they are in a better place than they were a year ago and would tend to be more complacent because of that and exit fees among other barriers to exit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who'sYourData? Posted February 16, 2014 Group: Member Topic Count: 410 Content Count: 19,525 Reputation: 992 Days Won: 24 Joined: 09/01/2006 Share Posted February 16, 2014 You must be on the inside. I am sure many of them feel they are in a better place than they were a year ago and would tend to be more complacent because of that and exit fees among other barriers to exit. I'm sure you know everything that is going on and who is being "complacent". Pretty impressive being in all those meetings while living in 'Zona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charsibb Posted February 16, 2014 Group: Member Topic Count: 653 Content Count: 31,049 Reputation: 2,487 Days Won: 172 Joined: 08/30/2011 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Big 12 14 or 16 trumps AAC every minute of every day. Oh yeah, I'm really looking forward to road trips to the rural townships of Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Yowza! There's no comparison in terms of destination cities. AAC >>>>> B12 The only B12 city worth seeing is Austin. Not to mention the insane driving times for most of our fans. Ames, Iowa 59,042 Austin, Texas 820,611 Fort Worth, Texas 758,738 Lawrence, Kansas 88,727 Lubbock, Texas 233,740 Manhattan, Kansas 52,281 Morgantown, West Virginia 30,293 Norman, Oklahoma 113,273 Stillwater, Oklahoma 46,048 Waco, Texas 126,697 Annapolis, Maryland 38,394 Cincinnati, Ohio 296,223 Dallas, Texas 1,197,816 Greenville, North Carolina 86,017 Houston, Texas 2,099,451 Memphis, Tennessee 662,897 New Orleans, Louisiana 360,740 Orlando, Florida 249,562 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1,526,006 Storrs, Connecticut 15,344 Tampa, Florida 335,709 Tulsa, Oklahoma 396,466 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_12_Conference http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Athletic_Conference Edited February 16, 2014 by charsibb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 16, 2014 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 97,088 Reputation: 10,859 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted February 16, 2014 You must be on the inside. I am sure many of them feel they are in a better place than they were a year ago and would tend to be more complacent because of that and exit fees among other barriers to exit. I'm sure you know everything that is going on and who is being "complacent". Pretty impressive being in all those meetings while living in 'Zona. Well I did say "if" whereas you said "They were all working to move up". My comment was speculation, yours seemed to be something more factual. I guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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