It makes sense for the Mountain West to be a west coast conference and the American to be an East Coast one. The Big 12 is the only one that crosses the entire nation and that will change someday.
UTSA has been D1 for 10 years. They at least have potential to grow.I don't get the love for UTSA. They have no brand nationally.
In terms of non-P5 schools in Texas, the brands go as follows:
7. SMU
8. Rice
9. UTEP
10. North Texas
11. UTSA
12. Texas State
The AAC doesn't have years to wait for potential: they have weeks to make a decision.UTSA has been D1 for 10 years. They at least have potential to grow.
The issue is whether you want to be on a sinking ship. If you're comfortable that you'll always find a landing spot then maybe it's ok. Otw, you might want to take a lifeboat when it's offered.Yeah I don't see SMU leaving the AAC. They are now one of the premier teams. They are going to get most of the TV slots in both main sports. It's Memphis, SMU and then ??
Yeah it'd be better to take a known quantity that stinks and will always stink like Rice.The AAC doesn't have years to wait for potential: they have weeks to make a decision.
Rice is a top 20 school: basically an Ivy. And they are in Houston. Navy leaves the conference if a 2nd Texas school isn't added. The other four FBS Texas schools not in the P5 or AAC do not have as much of a brand, and none of them are very good at football either.Yeah it'd be better to take a known quantity that stinks and will always stink like Rice.
You keep saying this like it matters.Rice is a top 20 school: basically an Ivy. .
I believe Memphis has to be in the mix.Mountain West will lose Boise St, San Diego St, probably UNLV, in 2 years when Texas, and Oklahoma leave. Big 12 will pick up those 3 and probably 1 other.
I agree. I knew there was a strong football, basketball school that I forgot. That would make the Big 12 much stronger than the Pac 12.I believe Memphis has to be in the mix.
UConn will never go back to the AAC. Period.This ironically might open the door for us football-only even though I think we should remain independent.
I hope soWithout AFA or a second Texas school, Navy will bolt.
It would benefit us if they left: they would probably play us yearly like Army.I hope so
'In 2010, it was ranked first in the world in materials science research by Times Higher Education'Rice is a top 20 school: basically an Ivy. And they are in Houston. Navy leaves the conference if a 2nd Texas school isn't added. The other four FBS Texas schools not in the P5 or AAC do not have as much of a brand, and none of them are very good at football either.
If they leave, u have to think Temple starts asking, wtf happened to us, again.It would benefit us if they left: they would probably play us yearly like Army.
If they leave, u have to think Temple starts asking, happened to us, again.
That reads in line with what I expect. Temple is going to dig their heels in that the AAC is OK but the author gives away the secret: their fanbase also doesn't care when UCF or Cincy comes to town.After the latest wave of conference realignment, is there a good league left for Temple? | Mike Jensen
The Owls, as usual, are in a tough box, dreaming of a Power 5 future, with no apparent reciprocal interest.www.inquirer.com
That reads in line with what I expect. Temple is going to dig their heels in that the AAC is OK but the author gives away the secret: their fanbase also doesn't care when UCF or Cincy comes to town.
How is that going to change when it's UAB or Marshall? The marquee home will be SMU. Yikes.
That reads in line with what I expect. Temple is going to dig their heels in that the AAC is OK but the author gives away the secret: their fanbase also doesn't care when UCF or Cincy comes to town.
How is that going to change when it's UAB or Marshall? The marquee home will be SMU. Yikes.
The basketball program is already on life support in a now 1-2 bid league and you're asking an alum with no head coaching experience to save it. 2021 class of 3 kids ranked behind GW and no 2022 commits.
If football can't get back to 7-8 wins consistently in 2-3 years their fans will want out.
Owls about to get a fresh set of eyes/perspective. Big background.
Texas associate athletic director Arthur Johnson to be named Temple's AD
Texas executive senior associate athletic director Arthur Johnson will be named the athletic director at Temple University after spending 11 years at UT.www.hookem.com
Add UConn as a travel partner.Temple to the SEC.
… and I think their Lincoln Financial lease is creeping towards $3m/year.