I don't get the big deal about them passing up TV distribution for 7 years in exchange for this lifeboat. For the next 7 years in the AAC they would have gotten about $50m, so that's what they're "losing" when it comes to TV distribution, but they'll gain so much more from other sources.

(09-01-2023 09:05 AM)bluebacker Wrote:  So right now, the PAC 2, the MWC, and the AAC have the opportunity to form THE best G5.

Aresco would probably have to step down.

If the PAC 2 absorb most of the MWC (have to take enough to have the votes to dissolve the MWC) and then cherry pick the best 4-6 of the AAC that would probably do it too.

Should be interesting to see how this plays out and who gets fukked.

This is the way. Loyalty to the MWC or AAC will provide for disappointed fan bases in the next 6 months.

(09-01-2023 09:02 AM)Ourland Wrote:  Why the hell y'all acting so upset? We knew they were gone. It doesn't change anything concerning our plans to expand.

Oregon State, Washington State, Army, Liberty, and the top of the MW are still available.

Aresco is a great commish. There are forces in realignment that are out of his control. Have some faith. Now it's our turn.

The fact that you all really believe MWC teams are leaving to join now... when they wouldnt even join when UCF, Cinci and Houston were here seems like lunacy.

(09-01-2023 07:57 AM)davi78239 Wrote:  

(09-01-2023 07:32 AM)TripleA Wrote:  Good luck, Ponies.

Now what happens to the AAC? Anything? Do we somehow talk the Pac 2 over here? Or reverse merge all of us? Or add a replacement for SMU from somewhere else? Or just do nothing?

Aresco has already been quoted as saying he has a "contingency plan if SMU leaves," so let's hear it, Mike.

Don’t laugh at me but what about TX State if they decide to backfill? They would fit the “markets” deal with Austin-San Antonio corridor. Plus they have pretty good facilities, better than some here. And football, with right coaching, has potential to be really good. Baseball and basketball programs are pretty good too. Gut feeling is they stand pat though.

We have more than enough in Texas.

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(09-01-2023 08:13 AM)panicstricken Wrote:  People wishing my little pony good luck make
Me sick to my stomach

I agree.

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(09-01-2023 08:25 AM)Starfox207 Wrote:  Sunbelt will want your program to deinvest, and move down to them.

I think we are good were we are and with WHO we are. Not Sure there's anyone we would need or want from the AAC.

THE SUNBELT -What College Football used to be and what it should be.

Go ahead and chase that rainbow and lose all those traditional rivalries.

(09-01-2023 09:15 AM)sksmith1026 Wrote:  

(09-01-2023 08:25 AM)Starfox207 Wrote:  Sunbelt will want your program to deinvest, and move down to them.

I think we are good were we are and with WHO we are. Not Sure there's anyone we would need or want from the AAC.

THE SUNBELT -What College Football used to be and what it should be.

Go ahead and chase that rainbow and lose all those traditional rivalries.

Not a good look guys. There's an opportunity this weekend to settle things on the field.

(09-01-2023 08:57 AM)UAB Band Dad Wrote:  Nine years? Wow.

https://twitter.com/slmandel/status/1697608729599115360

Damn, 2032 is when they "might" see a paycheck.

(09-01-2023 09:08 AM)AlwaysSunny Wrote:  

(09-01-2023 09:02 AM)Ourland Wrote:  Why the hell y'all acting so upset? We knew they were gone. It doesn't change anything concerning our plans to expand.

Oregon State, Washington State, Army, Liberty, and the top of the MW are still available.

Aresco is a great commish. There are forces in realignment that are out of his control. Have some faith. Now it's our turn.

The fact that you all really believe MWC teams are leaving to join now... when they wouldn't even join when UCF, Cinci and Houston were here seems like lunacy.

Perhaps, but didn't Stanford, Cal, and SMU(for no TV money for 9 years) sound like lunacy a month or two ago.

OSU and WSU are the key. If they wan to come to AAC then one or two of SDSU, Fresno, Boise, UNLV, USAFA, or CSU will follow. One 1 or two jump the it changes the situation. RE: PAC 12.

I don't see WSU/OSU just falling line and joining the MWC. They will 1) try to rebuild the PAC. If not able, 2) join the AAC because of better pay and open possibility of MWC teams defecting in a year.

(09-01-2023 09:20 AM)8BitPirate Wrote:  

(09-01-2023 08:57 AM)UAB Band Dad Wrote:  Nine years? Wow.

https://twitter.com/slmandel/status/1697608729599115360

Damn, 2032 is when they "might" see a paycheck.

No they'll be seeing a bigger paycheck every year in the ACC than they see in the AAC because they'll share in CFP distributions, NCAA credits & other payouts from smaller bowls & events.

(09-01-2023 08:22 AM)Owls9878 Wrote:  Time to go for the kill and bring in WSU, OSU, SDSU, Boise, CSU, AFA, and UNLV.

OSU, WSU join in 2024, all others in 2025. AAC will waive entry fees and can help the MWC with exit fee support.

This is the last chance for the AAC to improve the conference, right here. Maybe even Gonzaga Olympic sports too.

If the above doesn't happen, I think it's just a matter of time until Memphis, ECU, UAB join the Sun Belt to save travel costs and have the best shot at a playoff bid

(09-01-2023 09:15 AM)sksmith1026 Wrote:  

(09-01-2023 08:25 AM)Starfox207 Wrote:  Sunbelt will want your program to deinvest, and move down to them.

I think we are good were we are and with WHO we are. Not Sure there's anyone we would need or want from the AAC.

THE SUNBELT -What College Football used to be and what it should be.

Go ahead and chase that rainbow and lose all those traditional rivalries.

Well we gained and then lost the "bell."

No Rainbow, but we did find this...

Congrats to SMU! They have financial resources the rest of us can only dream of and it has allowed them to move up. I hope it works out for them.

Congrats to SMU fans for gaining a chair at the big boy table.

(09-01-2023 09:25 AM)Kruciff Wrote:  

(09-01-2023 08:22 AM)Owls9878 Wrote:  Time to go for the kill and bring in WSU, OSU, SDSU, Boise, CSU, AFA, and UNLV.

OSU, WSU join in 2024, all others in 2025. AAC will waive entry fees and can help the MWC with exit fee support.

This is the last chance for the AAC to improve the conference, right here. Maybe even Gonzaga Olympic sports too.

If the above doesn't happen, I think it's just a matter of time until Memphis, ECU, UAB join the Sun Belt to save travel costs and have the best shot at a playoff bid

Yeap. If the AAC loses more teams then I'm down for 'da Belt.

(09-01-2023 08:54 AM)CoastalJuan Wrote:  You'll be missed Pony

Now starts his biggest task. Reviving the ACC board all by himself

(09-01-2023 09:25 AM)Poseidon Wrote:  

(09-01-2023 09:15 AM)sksmith1026 Wrote:  

(09-01-2023 08:25 AM)Starfox207 Wrote:  Sunbelt will want your program to deinvest, and move down to them.

I think we are good were we are and with WHO we are. Not Sure there's anyone we would need or want from the AAC.

THE SUNBELT -What College Football used to be and what it should be.

Go ahead and chase that rainbow and lose all those traditional rivalries.

Well we gained and then lost the "bell."

No Rainbow, but we did find this...

Tip of the cap to y'all for your GREAT Season last year!
Let's see if you can take our "BELL" back to New Orleans on September 14th.

I am Glad we are playing this game again.

(09-01-2023 09:20 AM)8BitPirate Wrote:  

(09-01-2023 08:57 AM)UAB Band Dad Wrote:  Nine years? Wow.

https://twitter.com/slmandel/status/1697608729599115360

Damn, 2032 is when they "might" see a paycheck.

They're still going to make more moe y in the ACC due to playoff and NCAA tournament revenues.

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(09-01-2023 09:02 AM)Ourland Wrote:  Why the hell y'all acting so upset? We knew they were gone. It doesn't change anything concerning our plans to expand.

Oregon State, Washington State, Army, Liberty, and the top of the MW are still available.

Aresco is a great commish. There are forces in realignment that are out of his control. Have some faith. Now it's our turn.

Last round of realignment Aresco couldn’t draw from The MW, hence the addition of the CUSA gang.

What makes you think he can pull from the MW now?

And what MW teams are going to foolishly pay that hefty exit fee to join an AAC that’s clearly weaker than the group they previously rejected?

If you think the MW is coming to “save the day,” then I think you’re grasping at straws. . . .

Wow! Who saw this coming?