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What a shame to see the American beating itself up. But that's the nature of sports. Memphis had the chance to win tonight and beat Houston and be solidly in the CFP Top 10. Navy came around and beat them up. Oh well, if you wanna make it you gotta earn it.

I'm proud of this conference though. Is it time to make the case of Power 6? Lets go Connecticut and the American!
 
Rocktheworld said:
"Screwing" how, exactly? I sure hope you aren't alluding to Memphis's chances of getting in to the playoff. The chance was never there to be screwed. Even an undefeated Memphis would at best be on the fringe of the discussion. This isn't basketball where a Gonzaga or Wichita State can sweep a poor SOS and get a 1 seed.
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Was talking about getting the New Year's day game for the G5. They never had a shot at the playoffs even at 12-0.
 
Who cares, other teams doing well in our conference only moves them further ahead of us on the realignment board. Happy they lost, if you can't stop the gimmick offenses, you don't deserve it.
 
Number One - I'm pleased to report that Navy is in the other division of the AAC. We won't have to play them every year.

Number Tw0 - by the SportsArt method, we should root against UConn in two weeks ... because we will screw up the Conference by beating Houston.
 
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If you don't think that adding Navy and its wishbone offense and the Anchors Away song after every score is just plain college fun, you must be nutty.
This may be one of the most fun leagues in college now. Navy's wishbone is a little like Cuse's zone in the old Big East. Maybe we can add Army and BYU next year.
 
uconnphil2016 said:
How do you gather that? But to answer truthfully, not at all.
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Weren't you the guy who lamented over masterbatory military celebrations? It comes through in your post. Maybe you'll smarten up in your older years.
 
Pudge said:
Number One - I'm pleased to report that Navy is in the other division of the AAC. We won't have to play them every year.

Number Tw0 - by the SportsArt method, we should root against UConn in two weeks ... because we will screw up the Conference by beating Houston.
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First off..I know what you look like and I know where you sit.

Second...my point was I did not like the possibility of the AAC losing a New Years day bowl game due to a gimmick offense.

Third....I would never feel bad beating a team in Houston's position.
 
sportsart said:
First off..I know what you look like and I know where you sit.

Second...my point was I did not like the possibility of the AAC losing a New Years day bowl game due to a gimmick offense.

Third....I would never feel bad beating a team in Houston's position.
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Navy has a decent shot now at NY6. Temple and Houston will each have at least one more loss so they might be our best shot
 
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a gimmick would be trick plays. if that is the case, they are trying to trick you on every offensive play.
 
Gimmick plays are what the Patriots run - not Navy.

I don't mind rooting for a service academy that is a good football program and who actually WANTS to be in the American conference.
 
Huskygamble19 said:
a gimmick would be trick plays. if that is the case, they are trying to trick you on every offensive play.
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Sure looks like they are trying to trick you on every play to me. With that said I originally said "you know what I mean".

OK so they have a non traditional offense. Either way, Navy, Army and GA Tech can go play each other and find 9 other teams to join their conference.

I'm more of a traditional kind of guy.
 
What Navy runs is the opposite of a gimmick.

They show up every week and run the same thing that is in the films for decades.

They are running the most traditional offense on the planet. Unless the first college football you saw was in the 1990s.
 
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Sorry Sportsart. I love Navy. Everything about them. The fact they can compete with undersized athletes who will go on to serve our country. The fact that they found an offensive formula to allow them to compensate. And they are brilliant at it. And how do you account for such a gutty defense able to stay with more gifted talent. Its amazing. And just like our fans, on every third down when Memphis needed to stop them, there was a collective disbelief. I've said that the only teams that beat us this year were Cincy and Navy. Both are outstanding. But we now have a shot to shock the world. I love our chances.
 
Jimmy Serrano said:
Weren't you the guy who lamented over masterbatory military celebrations? It comes through in your post. Maybe you'll smarten up in your older years.
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Yes, maybe I'll smarten up....because there was DEFINITELY nothing fishy about military recognition at sporting events (except for the fact that congressional investigation revealed massive monetary exchange between the NFL and DOD for 'celebrating' military service). I can only hope to one day reach the zenith of wisdom that is Jimmy Serrano.
 
Why is Navy's offense gimmicky? Nebraska used to win national championships with "gimmick" offenses. And why is a triple option offense any more gimmicky than, say, an uptempo 5-wide offense?

Bottom line: each team will (and should) run whatever they think best fits their personnel so that they can win football games. Obviously, Navy is doing it right.
 
TRest said:
Is this a threat? Don't disagree with Sportsart or face his mighty wrath in the stands?
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Just in case you are serious, I'm pretty sure Pudge smiled when he read that.
 
Nostical said:
Sorry Sportsart. I love Navy. Everything about them. The fact they can compete with undersized athletes who will go on to serve our country. The fact that they found an offensive formula to allow them to compensate. And they are brilliant at it. And how do you account for such a gutty defense able to stay with more gifted talent. Its amazing. And just like our fans, on every third down when Memphis needed to stop them, there was a collective disbelief. I've said that the only teams that beat us this year were Cincy and Navy. Both are outstanding. But we now have a shot to shock the world. I love our chances.
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I also know what you look like and where you tailgate. :D (I put in the smiley face for Trest) I agree with your sentiment about Navy in terms of undersized and serving our country. I did give them credit for holding Memphis to 20 points. They are a very good overall team. Just hate their offensive style (non traditional and not gimmicky...grin).

By the way...I'll be bringing Cougar kaboobs for the next tailgate. (Tastes like chicken) :eek:
 
sportsart said:
By the way...I'll be bringing Cougar kaboobs for the next tailgate.
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I saw Cougar Kaboobs dance the other night. If I set up a pole at my tailgate, will you bring her by for a bit?
 
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Did anyone see this one coming? How does it change the bowl bids for the AAC?
 
BNich said:
Did anyone see this one coming? How does it change the bowl bids for the AAC?
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People have been underestimating Navy with a healthy Reynods. Although, in fairness, that was Navy's first win of any quality all year.

As long as the AAC produces a champion with not more than 2 losses, which should happen, I still expect it to take the G-5 major bowl bid. But good luck picking amont Temple, Houston, Navy and Memphis.
 
Traditional ?

What the hell is traditional about the Spread they run in Texas - Houston, SMU, Baylor, Tulsa, Texas Tech etc?
 
businesslawyer said:
People have been underestimating Navy with a healthy Reynods. Although, in fairness, that was Navy's first win of any quality all year.

As long as the AAC produces a champion with not more than 2 losses, which should happen, I still expect it to take the G-5 major bowl bid. But good luck picking amont Temple, Houston, Navy and Memphis.
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Thanks. What do you think is better for the future and notoriety for the conference, one undefeated leader or a couple 1-2 loss teams? A lot of depth atop the conference or one stand out with a few beating each other up?
 
BNich said:
Thanks. What do you think is better for the future and notoriety for the conference, one undefeated leader or a couple 1-2 loss teams? A lot of depth atop the conference or one stand out with a few beating each other up?
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Right now? Undefeated champ that wins a NY6 bowl and would be, at least, in the Playoff discussion. Unfortunately, Memphis was that team after they beat up on a SEC team who, forever whatever reason, people think holds significant weight. AAC needs to build up to that point (Playoff consideration) to be taken seriously. After that, and assuming the undefeated team doesn't bolt for a power conference at first chance, then a couple of 1 loss teams would be okay.

We all know Houston is going down up here on 11/21 so the undefeated dream is gone. :cool:
 
BNich said:
Thanks. What do you think is better for the future and notoriety for the conference, one undefeated leader or a couple 1-2 loss teams? A lot of depth atop the conference or one stand out with a few beating each other up?
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Future and noteriety? Doesn't make a bit of difference. Geting the G-5 bid matters 'cos it adds money.
 
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