(03-18-2013 11:21 AM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  There is already the Metro Atlantic. Why not Big City Conference?

Because it sounds retarded.

(03-18-2013 12:26 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 12:12 PM)JMSTiger Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 11:02 AM)SMUfrat Wrote:  How about just a simple, clean cut name...

this 'Big' attachement is dumb. Big10 / Big12... already done it

Big West / Big East... Not really Big anymore

Metropolitan 12 is clean, simple - abreviated Metro 12 or MC12

Why add Great or Big or whatever?

I actually like the sound of the "Metropolitian 12." As others have pointed out, you can adjust the numbers up and down. Problem is, if the conference is unstable (the Pac 12 is not), it may not be a good idea, because you would be adjusting the number with regularity.

There could be some movement on numbers, but the reality is that we'd probably just be referred to as the Metro anyway.

I will fight that as long as I am drawing breath. I could live with "Metro 12", "Great Metro Conference / GMC", etc. Damned if I can see why "EAC" would not work though.

(03-18-2013 12:30 PM)Gray Avenger Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 12:26 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 12:12 PM)JMSTiger Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 11:02 AM)SMUfrat Wrote:  How about just a simple, clean cut name...

this 'Big' attachement is dumb. Big10 / Big12... already done it

Big West / Big East... Not really Big anymore

Metropolitan 12 is clean, simple - abreviated Metro 12 or MC12

Why add Great or Big or whatever?

I actually like the sound of the "Metropolitian 12." As others have pointed out, you can adjust the numbers up and down. Problem is, if the conference is unstable (the Pac 12 is not), it may not be a good idea, because you would be adjusting the number with regularity.

There could be some movement on numbers, but the reality is that we'd probably just be referred to as the Metro anyway.

I will fight that as long as I am drawing breath.

Yeah, Im not crazy about this either, its not what I wanted, but I guess it will be fine if thats what we are stuck with. Ive at least been convinced it wont be a disaster.

Basically everything I thought this conference would be has failed to come to pass, so at this point, Im having trouble working myself into a lather over the Metro name. Once we sold the Big East name, the chance to quickly regain our footing by using the Big East name to solidify and improve recruiting was destroyed. Any new name is going to take a decade to mean anything to the general public and to future recruits. If my school is still here in a decade then thats what will be a far bigger concern to me than the name of this C-USA redux.

To be honest, at this point, the only thing that we need to do is avoid a name that will be embarassing in 10-15 years. The Big Metropoliton Conference could have a decent abreviation like Big-Met. At the very least, I dont think it will be an embarassment in a decade like C-USA is.

AMC

America Metro Conference

(03-18-2013 12:45 PM)Fear The Frog Wrote:  AMC

America Metro Conference

BMW

Big Metro... Wumbo.

(03-18-2013 12:45 PM)Fear The Frog Wrote:  AMC

America Metro Conference

"Athletes Matter Here"

The numbers weren't my problem with A-12, so go for it.

You can call it Great Big or Gargantum or 10 12 16 or Infinity-they are still going to refer to it as The Metro.

Just go with the flow-you can't change the tide

(03-18-2013 11:44 AM)Pelican Power Wrote:  The Metro Conference....it is simple, simple to remember, has brand recognition, has positive brand recognition, and the name accurately reflects nearly all of the conference members....what more do you want?

+ 1

"Metropolitan 12" sounds like an acapella group from "Sing Off". I like just plain "Metro"

(03-18-2013 01:07 PM)Kruciff Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 12:45 PM)Fear The Frog Wrote:  AMC

America Metro Conference

BMW

Big Metro... Wumbo.

GMC

Great Metropolitan Conference


in all seriousness, "Metro" or "Metropolitan" are fine with me. Would prefer no numbers.

Stone Cold Conference SCC

(03-18-2013 11:44 AM)Pelican Power Wrote:  The Metro Conference....it is simple, simple to remember, has brand recognition, has positive brand recognition, and the name accurately reflects nearly all of the conference members....what more do you want?

This. Many of our schools were in the Metro. Everyone grouses about history... well this is a nod to our history.

(03-18-2013 03:47 PM)Bull Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 11:44 AM)Pelican Power Wrote:  The Metro Conference....it is simple, simple to remember, has brand recognition, has positive brand recognition, and the name accurately reflects nearly all of the conference members....what more do you want?

This. Many of our schools were in the Metro. Everyone grouses about history... well this is a nod to our history.

Some of us were in the SWC but you don't see us trying to shove that name down everyone's throats

(03-18-2013 11:19 AM)Stardust Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 11:08 AM)JMSTiger Wrote:  Metropolitan League

Am I the only one not enamored with the "Metro/Metropolitan" name?

I hate it. Nothing screams "Mid-Major" louder than Metro. Its a retread of a name for a failed league.

(03-18-2013 11:29 PM)CalallenStang Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 03:47 PM)Bull Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 11:44 AM)Pelican Power Wrote:  The Metro Conference....it is simple, simple to remember, has brand recognition, has positive brand recognition, and the name accurately reflects nearly all of the conference members....what more do you want?

This. Many of our schools were in the Metro. Everyone grouses about history... well this is a nod to our history.

Some of us were in the SWC but you don't see us trying to shove that name down everyone's throats

You should try it and see how it goes.

(03-19-2013 01:10 PM)CougarTruth Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 11:19 AM)Stardust Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 11:08 AM)JMSTiger Wrote:  Metropolitan League

Am I the only one not enamored with the "Metro/Metropolitan" name?

I hate it. Nothing screams "Mid-Major" louder than Metro. Its a retread of a name for a failed league.

I've been writing on here for weeks that the Metro Conference is a ridiculous choice for re-branding. It is a re-tread of a failed Reagan-era, mid-major, basketball-only conference with a history of substantial membership instability, which eventually merged with another mid-major to form Conference USA, which is the conference from which we are all trying to distance ourselves.

Anyone who can't see the Metro Conference in those terms, is naive. Of course, for all the reasons above, we will choose to call ourselves the Metro Conference.

(03-19-2013 01:28 PM)UHCougar Wrote:  

(03-19-2013 01:10 PM)CougarTruth Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 11:19 AM)Stardust Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 11:08 AM)JMSTiger Wrote:  Metropolitan League

Am I the only one not enamored with the "Metro/Metropolitan" name?

I hate it. Nothing screams "Mid-Major" louder than Metro. Its a retread of a name for a failed league.

I've been writing on here for weeks that the Metro Conference is a ridiculous choice for re-branding. It is a re-tread of a failed Reagan-era, mid-major, basketball-only conference with a history of substantial membership instability, which eventually merged with another mid-major to form Conference USA, which is the conference from which we are all trying to distance ourselves.

Anyone who can't see the Metro Conference in those terms, is naive. Of course, for all the reasons above, we will choose to call ourselves the Metro Conference.

+100000000000000000000

Could not have said it better myself.

Failed League. Failed attempt at rebranding if we go with it.

TOTAL FAILURE.

(03-19-2013 01:28 PM)UHCougar Wrote:  

(03-19-2013 01:10 PM)CougarTruth Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 11:19 AM)Stardust Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 11:08 AM)JMSTiger Wrote:  Metropolitan League

Am I the only one not enamored with the "Metro/Metropolitan" name?

I hate it. Nothing screams "Mid-Major" louder than Metro. Its a retread of a name for a failed league.

I've been writing on here for weeks that the Metro Conference is a ridiculous choice for re-branding. It is a re-tread of a failed Reagan-era, mid-major, basketball-only conference with a history of substantial membership instability, which eventually merged with another mid-major to form Conference USA, which is the conference from which we are all trying to distance ourselves.

Anyone who can't see the Metro Conference in those terms, is naive. Of course, for all the reasons above, we will choose to call ourselves the Metro Conference.

You are wrong about one thing. The Metro was never considered or referred to as a mid major conference.

Metro = minor league, mid major failed basketball league name.

Metro = permanently cementing yourself into mid major status.

Metro = Complete unimaginative name and attempt at rebranding.