(07-31-2016 11:57 AM)Kruciff Wrote:  

AAC West
• Air Force - Wichita State
• Army - Dayton
• Navy - VCU
• Houston
• SMU
• Tulsa
  

AAC East
• ECU
• UCF
• USF
• Temple
• Tulane
• UConn
  

This premise assumes the Big 12 invites Cinci, Memphis, BYU, and CSU.

I would be ok with this setup here.... Not finding a spot for Gonzaga in this ^^^ lineup however tells me we're leaving $$$ on the table come basketball tournament.

(07-31-2016 12:57 PM)BigHouston Wrote:  

(07-31-2016 11:57 AM)Kruciff Wrote:  

AAC West
• Air Force - Wichita State
• Army - Dayton
• Navy - VCU
• Houston
• SMU
• Tulsa
  

AAC East
• ECU
• UCF
• USF
• Temple
• Tulane
• UConn
  

This premise assumes the Big 12 invites Cinci, Memphis, BYU, and CSU.

I would be ok with this setup here.... Not finding a spot for Gonzaga in this ^^^ lineup however tells me we're leaving $$$ on the table come basketball tournament.

Dayton, VCU, and Wichita State are as successful as Gonzaga AND within our footprint. There's no way to rationalize Spokane Washington for Olympics...

(07-31-2016 01:03 PM)Kruciff Wrote:  

(07-31-2016 12:57 PM)BigHouston Wrote:  

(07-31-2016 11:57 AM)Kruciff Wrote:  

AAC West
• Air Force - Wichita State
• Army - Dayton
• Navy - VCU
• Houston
• SMU
• Tulsa
  

AAC East
• ECU
• UCF
• USF
• Temple
• Tulane
• UConn
  

This premise assumes the Big 12 invites Cinci, Memphis, BYU, and CSU.

I would be ok with this setup here.... Not finding a spot for Gonzaga in this ^^^ lineup however tells me we're leaving $$$ on the table come basketball tournament.

Dayton, VCU, and Wichita State are as successful as Gonzaga AND within our footprint. There's no way to rationalize Spokane Washington for Olympics...

Don't get me wrong your setup is nice, I like it. I just think if we're going to feed our basketball side might as well not leave anything good behind.

(07-29-2016 10:12 AM)Kruciff Wrote:  Does that make it easier to get AFA to come on board?

If we get AFA can we get Army?

If we lose two, and can't get either AFA or Army, I vote we stick to 10, and incubate target programs. What do I mean?

Let's say AFA and Army, do in fact decide to remain pat. We're at 10, we don't need to expand, but we still have an opportunity for 3 Olympic programs to join on.

VCU - no interest in football, from most sources, better basketball and similar market to ODU

Wichita State - very clear they want football if it makes sense. Only makes sense in the AAC. Elite basketball, best support of any program out there.

St. Louis - Markets aren't really all that important for Basketball, but they don't hurt. Within the footprint, elite basketball, no football interest. 10,000 seat arena.

UMass - Obvious candidate. FB entrance would be contingent on full home schedule at home stadium, attendance requirements, budget and revenue requirements

Any other programs out there?

If we take this approach, we can pick 3 programs, 1 Olympic sport only addition, and 2 with the potential to add football once they meet requirements. Say 2020-2022.

What makes you think these teams will be picked up? Obviously preserves the AAC so that is why I ask.

I think this rules out "Coloradao" State from getting a Big 12 invite

http://deadspin.com/ive-always-wanted-to...1784681421

(08-01-2016 09:11 PM)westsidewolf1989 Wrote:  I think this rules out "Coloradao" State from getting a Big 12 invite

http://deadspin.com/ive-always-wanted-to...1784681421

I dont get it...

Well I have no idea what happens... ? I have enjoyed sharing a conference will all the Members so no ill will towards anyone !!!
If we get a golden ticket it would be bitter sweet chocolate enjoy this conference ,but moving up is what it is.