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Title: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 11, 2011, 08:09:10 AM
if things do get crazy, is there any way that zenger at ku will end up backfiring on us and ku will drag us down and we will end up in a basketball first conference like the big east. i was all for zenger getting a chance at a school close to home. my family knows his family and i thought it was a pretty neat/feel good story, but now i'm worried that it could keep us from ending up in a fball conference like the sec. he has some close friends on kansas bor and if push comes to shove, i just don't know.

both currie and university pres kirk schulz have strong sec ties and we all heard the rumors that were floating around this time last year about us and mizzou to the sec (due to our fball programs) with the four south teams to the pac10. anyway, now that talks about a&m have started up again, i have to say that i'm a little concerned. much moreso than last year. i probably shouldn't be but still. anyone want to talk me down from the ledge?
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 11, 2011, 08:12:55 AM
I talked to some big money types from SEC country and K-State has started working the back channels to try to get us detached from KU so we can hit the SEC when this goes down.  Said that the SEC has made it pretty clear that our invite is dependant on not having to drag KU along with us.  They hate Kentucky and want nothing to do with another Kentucky diluting their football pool let alone their other sports (baseball, etc.)
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 11, 2011, 08:16:00 AM
Governor Brownback and Senator Roberts (both EMAW) were both lobbying hard last summer for KU and KSU to stay together, but that was last summer and things were different.

Both were taking their marching orders from Snyder, and there are grumblings that Snyder no longer sees any value in being attached to KU...what with the Pac-10 no longer interested in KU and the SEC's obvious distaste for KU.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 11, 2011, 08:21:09 AM
my SEC contacts gave me a bit of info when we started negotiations with the SEC.  I guess there was a bit of a freak out at the regents meeting.  I say we just go above the regents and get this thing done.  we have to start looking out for #1 in this deal.  that's just my opinion.  obviously it's going to be tough not being in the same conference with KU given the history but they would be happier in a basketball conference like the A10 anyway.  
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 11, 2011, 08:22:59 AM
I talked to some big money types from SEC country and K-State has started working the back channels to try to get us detached from KU so we can hit the SEC when this goes down.  Said that the SEC has made it pretty clear that our invite is dependant on not having to drag KU along with us.  They hate Kentucky and want nothing to do with another Kentucky diluting their football pool let alone their other sports (baseball, etc.)

i have no doubt that both are working back channels. i hope shultz talked to alot of people at the pres meetings over the last few days and made it obvious for all who wanted to listen that we are not tied to ku and that we are in the middle of a 70 million dollar expansion on our fball stadium. hell, show them the construction bids, blueprints, etc.

my concern now and it's a big one, is that if a&m does jump up and take an sec invite, are they taking our sec invite? the sec is only going to invite two. i think that last year at this time it was us and mizzou. but if a&m goes and goes first, then what? do we get the invite over mu? i don't know. geographically they make much more sense and if the sec has any reason to think that we are tied to ku, then i think we're screwed.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: pissclams on August 11, 2011, 08:29:17 AM
zenger is wildcat first.  he's only in lawrentucky because they PAY him to be there.  i have full confidence that zenger will do the right thing when the SEC comes calling and let us go, not weigh us down with KU.

i also think that if push came to shove, that Brownback and Pat Roberts would both pressure the BOR to release us from whatever mythical tie-in we have with the terrorists* in lawrentucky.

*yes, I called the jayhawkers terrorists.  they're nothing more than yesterday's equivilent of tim mcveigh, terry nichols, david koresh, and ted kaczynski (unibomber).  do some research on the hayseeds in lawrentucky, you'll understand then.  

it's embarrassing to be in the same conference with them.  what a complete joke.

here we are in MHK with the NABF with electron microscopes, and they're building pipe bombs and terrorizing eastern kansas and missouri.  
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 11, 2011, 08:29:38 AM
 obviously it's going to be tough not being in the same conference with KU given the history but they would be happier in a basketball conference like the A10 anyway.  

it really would be sad to not be in the same conference. half of my wife's family went to ku and they are huge jayhawk fans. really good people and i enjoy getting to joke around with them at family get togethers. heck, i'm sure we all have some friends that are jayhawks and have smilar stories. also, the short drive to lawrence to watch sporting events has always been nice. can get there, watch a game and get home all in a day with time to spare. at the end of the day though, we have to look out for kansas state university and do what is best for the school in the long run. imo.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: WildcatNkilt on August 11, 2011, 08:32:08 AM
All signs point to KSU to the SEC...and since we are also a big basketball school, we can create a heavyweight rivalry for conference champion every year with Kentucky.  I think being a two sport powerhouse gives us the edge over some of these other schools.  Rumors have it that ADJC shunned Populous to give the work to the company that did all the SEC schools.  Really trying to give business to where we will be for the future.  Great move on his part IMO.  

SEC sees things like E16, Full Nike contract, 14-1 against little bro, NBAF, etc.  Probably wondering why they didn't consider us last summer.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: pissclams on August 11, 2011, 08:34:53 AM
what makes me kind of nervous is that we have the second most recognizable mascot in all of sports.  everyone knows that when they see the powercat, that k-state is coming lynch mob style.  hopefully they don't think the stupid terroristhawk is coming right behind us, even though no one really recognizes the terroristhawk.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: wabash909 on August 11, 2011, 09:00:45 AM
When Zenger, or "Zeng's" as my closest friends and family call him, got hired I had these same thoughts.  Sure Thanksgivings are wonderful, and the hunting trips, and the birthdays, and the times that we all just stand around the big green egg and smoke venison are great, etc.  But, business is business and family is family.  We need to be looking out for numero uno, and my concern is that watching K-State “walk away” may be too much should President Schultz ever decide on the need to "SEC-ede" from our brothers to the East.  Blood is thicker than water, and cat blood is particularly thick.  And at this point in time I don’t know of any groundbreaking veterinarian procedures that can magically take all of that cat blood out of Sheahon Zenger’s body.  Sorry, but that concerns me.

Lew may be gone, but this just may be a case of be careful what you wished for.



Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 11, 2011, 09:02:41 AM
Zenger will do what's right for EMAW.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 11, 2011, 09:08:48 AM
I work with someone who has significant ties in Auburn country, hell, they sat/sit up in Tubberville/Chizik's suite at football games.   They confirmed there's strong feelings in Auburn that K-State must be invited to the SEC and that K-State must do everything they can to remove the (exact quote) "ku shackles".    They still laugh about the last time they played ku in football and ku asked for a running clock in the 2nd half. 

No doubt Cat Zenger will push hard to do what's right.

Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: pissclams on August 11, 2011, 09:21:40 AM
if you guys think that it's just dumb luck that we happen to be playing Alabama this year at Sprint Center, you're out of your mind.  the game is meant to test the logistics of a road basketball game in the winter between KC and SEC country.

they have these details all worked out for football since traveling is much easier in the fall.  basketball, winter, not so much. 
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 11, 2011, 09:25:32 AM
if you guys think that it's just dumb luck that we happen to be playing Alabama this year at Sprint Center, you're out of your mind.  the game is meant to test the logistics of a road basketball game in the winter between KC and SEC country.

they have these details all worked out for football since traveling is much easier in the fall.  basketball, winter, not so much. 
prince was ions ahead of the game he was trying to test the waters with each and every conference and then snyder had to come back and screw it all up
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 11, 2011, 09:30:32 AM
if you guys think that it's just dumb luck that we happen to be playing Alabama this year at Sprint Center, you're out of your mind.  the game is meant to test the logistics of a road basketball game in the winter between KC and SEC country.

they have these details all worked out for football since traveling is much easier in the fall.  basketball, winter, not so much. 
prince was ions ahead of the game he was trying to test the waters with each and every conference and then snyder had to come back and screw it all up

Quote from:  Jay Bilas EPICSPELLINGPWN!
You mean an atom or molecule in which the total number of electrons is not equal to the total number of protons?
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: pissclams on August 11, 2011, 09:40:52 AM
if you guys think that it's just dumb luck that we happen to be playing Alabama this year at Sprint Center, you're out of your mind.  the game is meant to test the logistics of a road basketball game in the winter between KC and SEC country.

they have these details all worked out for football since traveling is much easier in the fall.  basketball, winter, not so much. 
prince was ions ahead of the game he was trying to test the waters with each and every conference and then snyder had to come back and screw it all up

i think the word you were looking for is "freon", it's used as a coolent in air conditioning units.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 11, 2011, 09:41:26 AM
one thing that i haven't even thought about until now is frank's recruiting of florida. it's already really good but the lack of close games no doubt has caused us to miss out on a couple of kids that we were leading for early. ex- kenny boynton. i doubt we miss out on those kids if we are playing close to their home several times a year. could be one of the more unexpected pleasant surprises to come out of this whole thing.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: michigancat on August 11, 2011, 09:41:40 AM
Rick Daris, my sources are saying the same things as yours.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 11, 2011, 09:42:01 AM
hmm maybe i mean freemeons ahead of his time
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: AbeFroman on August 11, 2011, 09:42:56 AM
This thread is what bbs'ing is all about.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: sys on August 11, 2011, 09:48:01 AM
Zenger will do what's right for EMAW.

emawbball yes.  he would literally cross the street to crap on emawfball, and in fact has done just that (metaphorically).  i have every confidence that he will do whatever he needs to ensure that team, state lives on forever (for bball).  the great news is that he'll be able to do so with a clear conscience, saving his employers ass while creating the tobacco road of the great plains (wheat road).


emaw.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 11, 2011, 09:50:07 AM
I'm most excited about playing a game in Mississippi every year, between both Ole' Miss and State.

Mississippi produces the most NFL talent, per capita, and we've always done very well recruiting jucos players from that state.

Now, with our lower entrance requirements (THANKS SHULZY!) and a foothold in that state, we'll be able to pull quite a few more players.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 11, 2011, 09:55:27 AM
Who is going to start the online petition to the Regents and the Legislature to let them know how important it is that they do the right thing, and release K-State from the constraining bonds of ku?

Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: sys on August 11, 2011, 09:57:00 AM
i'm reading this thread, and i'm wondering if i'm taking crazy pills.  because my sources have been telling me almost the exact opposite of what most everyone here seems to be hearing.

i'm going to be hitting the lakes and prolly golfing, drinking or horseback riding with a couple of bsacs later tonight, so, i'll see if i can get to the bottom of this.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: EMAWzified on August 11, 2011, 11:18:47 AM
Sources in Lawrence are hearing the same thing RD and the more enlightened are very nervous. Of course, there are some really dormant dumbasses who are only alive from November to March or April, so see nothing coming.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 11, 2011, 12:19:25 PM
Just got off the phone with a SEC commish and they told me their licking at the chops to add the Dodge City/Garden City TV Market to the equation. Thank you lord!  :kstategrad:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: DQ12 on August 11, 2011, 12:24:48 PM
Knew Schulzy would be on the ball.

Classic Schulzy here.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 11, 2011, 12:43:37 PM
Just got off the phone with a SEC commish and they told me their licking at the chops to add the Dodge City/Garden City TV Market to the equation. Thank you lord!  :kstategrad:

quit being a dumbass.  this is serious.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 11, 2011, 12:46:04 PM
the big ten adding an extra team or two would be the best thing possible for kstate imo. it would force (probably) the sec to add four more instead of just two and we'd be gold to get one of those. only two invites from the sec and i'm worried. four and i'm not. this is assuming that we aren't tied to ku. the sec is a fball conf and has no interest in ku.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 11, 2011, 12:58:26 PM
Just got off the phone with a SEC commish and they told me their licking at the chops to add the Dodge City/Garden City TV Market to the equation. Thank you lord!  :kstategrad:

quit being a dumbass.  this is serious.

I don't know how more serious I can be?  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 11, 2011, 01:33:54 PM
I just skyped with a couple Big East insiders (G'Town, quette) and they are besides themselves with joy that KSU may be tethered to ku.  They couldn't even tell me if there was an E:16 team in their conference, let alone one that has such a fast rising football and basketball and overall AD like KSU.  Also, were all giddy about road trips to Manhattan.  Pretty excited that chasing a one program school may net them an across the board powerhouse.  It was fun to see their excitement but made me realize that the B East may be working against us to the SEC for their own selfish reasons.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 11, 2011, 01:39:19 PM
I just skyped with a couple Big East insiders (G'Town, quette) and they are besides themselves with joy that KSU may be tethered to ku.  They couldn't even tell me if there was an E:16 team in their conference, let alone one that has such a fast rising football and basketball and overall AD like KSU.  Also, were all giddy about road trips to Manhattan.  Pretty excited that chasing a one program school may net them an across the board powerhouse.  It was fun to see their excitement but made me realize that the B East may be working against us to the SEC for their own selfish reasons.

luckily for us, AA is based out of texas and not new york or new jersey or i have no doubt those townie schools would be trying to use their network contacts to force our hand. bastards.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: pissclams on August 11, 2011, 01:46:46 PM
these other schools may be all open arms to emaw right now but just wait until we start 13-1ing them, lulz.  they may ban us from all conferences and then we may truly be in superconference with UT and ND.  of course with the powercat branding being second in mascot recognition in the nation only to (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg683.imageshack.us%2Fimg683%2F1602%2Firishman.jpg&hash=ce2c1a4af6974c4aa06948cc11f674b189509eb8) at notre dame, we may inimidate them too much to get an invite into superconference.  who knows, not me.  
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Goldbrick on August 11, 2011, 02:07:53 PM
My sources say otherwise.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 11, 2011, 02:14:03 PM
My sources say otherwise.

Same source that had PAC 10 jet landing in Lawrence last year?
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: pissclams on August 11, 2011, 02:30:05 PM
My sources say otherwise.

Same source that had PAC 10 jet landing in Lawrence last year?

not landing in Lawrence, just on the way to Lawrence.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 11, 2011, 02:34:55 PM
which came first, leprechaun in the hood or the fighting irish mascot? did the fighting irish mascot become more recognizable after the movie?
I think we may need a recount on most recognizable mascot
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: AbeFroman on August 11, 2011, 02:43:08 PM
My sources say otherwise.

eff. we're doomed to be stuck with little brother

 :goodbyecruelworld:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: wes mantooth on August 11, 2011, 02:55:11 PM
I think of Manhattan more like an SEC town, than a big east town anyway, so these reports are very beneficial for K-State and the SEC.  I think we'd definately fit right in with the SEC, now Big East, not so sure.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: lifeasakstatefan on August 11, 2011, 07:46:38 PM
All signs point to KSU to the SEC...and since we are also a big basketball school, we can create a heavyweight rivalry for conference champion every year with Kentucky.  I think being a two sport powerhouse gives us the edge over some of these other schools.  Rumors have it that ADJC shunned Populous to give the work to the company that did all the SEC schools.  Really trying to give business to where we will be for the future.  Great move on his part IMO.  

SEC sees things like E16, Full Nike contract, 14-1 against little bro, NBAF, etc.  Probably wondering why they didn't consider us last summer.


Is this an honest opinion or a joke. I mean what could the SEC possibly want with K-State that they can't get from Florida State, Clemson, OU, OSU, TTech, Georgia Tech, Miami, Virginia Tech, etc.? I think we will probably end up in a frankenstein conference with other leftovers nobody wanted and probably Texas (I hate those mothaf***ers). just my opinion.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: DQ12 on August 11, 2011, 08:07:29 PM
Is this an honest opinion or a joke. I mean what could the SEC possibly want with K-State that they can't get from Florida State, Clemson, OU, OSU, TTech, Georgia Tech, Miami, Virginia Tech, etc.? I think we will probably end up in a frankenstein conference with other leftovers nobody wanted and probably Texas (I hate those mothaf***ers). just my opinion.
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.steamingblog.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F11%2F30iulae.gif&hash=7c6985d57b26b780466d5d219deac539310088db)
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: EMAWmeister on August 11, 2011, 09:13:08 PM
Is this an honest opinion or a joke. I mean what could the SEC possibly want with K-State that they can't get from Florida State, Clemson, OU, OSU, TTech, Georgia Tech, Miami, Virginia Tech, etc.? I think we will probably end up in a frankenstein conference with other leftovers nobody wanted and probably Texas (I hate those mothaf***ers). just my opinion.
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.steamingblog.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F11%2F30iulae.gif&hash=7c6985d57b26b780466d5d219deac539310088db)

One of the better gifs of all time.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: MixBerryCrunch on August 11, 2011, 09:29:11 PM

Quote
The brain trust over at goEMAW.com believes the SEC is about to break down the door to add KSU, just so long as they don't have to drag little bro (KU) with them. I suggest you all go check "elite Kansas State message boarding". Also our AD is known as Cat Zenger over there.

Regardless of how realistic this might be, I really think our best options are:

1a.) Big 10
1b.) Big 12-3
2.) Pac 12
3.) Big East

Now I think the most realistic scenario is the Big 12-3 or Big East, both of which are solid options when you consider the alternatives could be Mountain West or CUSA.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 11, 2011, 09:32:36 PM

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The brain trust over at goEMAW.com believes the SEC is about to break down the door to add KSU, just so long as they don't have to drag little bro (KU) with them. I suggest you all go check "elite Kansas State message boarding". Also our AD is known as Cat Zenger over there.

Oh, man, now Zenger's even posting on their message boards and directing traffic to us.  :love:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Panjandrum on August 11, 2011, 09:57:17 PM

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The brain trust over at goEMAW.com believes the SEC is about to break down the door to add KSU, just so long as they don't have to drag little bro (KU) with them. I suggest you all go check "elite Kansas State message boarding". Also our AD is known as Cat Zenger over there.

Regardless of how realistic this might be, I really think our best options are:

1a.) Big 10
1b.) Big 12-3
2.) Pac 12
3.) Big East

Now I think the most realistic scenario is the Big 12-3 or Big East, both of which are solid options when you consider the alternatives could be Mountain West or CUSA.

That post is complete BS.  We call him Cheyanne Zulu.  I've never heard of Cat Zenger.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: MadCat on August 11, 2011, 10:19:17 PM
Charlie Zulu
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Panjandrum on August 11, 2011, 10:42:08 PM
Charlie Zulu

What do you think this is?  Platoon?

 :comeatme:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: wabash909 on August 11, 2011, 10:47:43 PM

Quote
The brain trust over at goEMAW.com believes the SEC is about to break down the door to add KSU, just so long as they don't have to drag little bro (KU) with them. I suggest you all go check "elite Kansas State message boarding". Also our AD is known as Cat Zenger over there.

Regardless of how realistic this might be, I really think our best options are:

1a.) Big 10
1b.) Big 12-3
2.) Pac 12
3.) Big East

Now I think the most realistic scenario is the Big 12-3 or Big East, both of which are solid options when you consider the alternatives could be Mountain West or CUSA.

That post is complete BS.  We call him Cheyanne Zulu.  I've never heard of Cat Zenger.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Iceberg on August 11, 2011, 11:51:03 PM
http://www.orangepower.com/threads/k-state-to-sec.122665/
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 11, 2011, 11:52:42 PM
http://www.orangepower.com/threads/k-state-to-sec.122665/

omg :lol:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: pike on August 11, 2011, 11:53:52 PM
http://www.orangepower.com/threads/k-state-to-sec.122665/

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: EMADUB on August 11, 2011, 11:57:14 PM
http://texags.com/main/forum.reply.asp?topic_id=1883283&forum_id=5    :frown:  hope zenger pulls a Snape and shows his true colors at the very end
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Panjandrum on August 11, 2011, 11:58:15 PM
http://www.orangepower.com/threads/k-state-to-sec.122665/

omg :lol:

 :comeatme:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: EMAWmeister on August 12, 2011, 12:01:51 AM
http://www.orangepower.com/threads/k-state-to-sec.122665/

omg :lol:

Looks like we have found the most illiterate fanbase in the big XII.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 12:05:52 AM
:surprised:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: 0.42 on August 12, 2011, 12:17:27 AM
http://www.orangepower.com/threads/k-state-to-sec.122665/

omg :lol:

Just a fantastic job done by everyone in this thread.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: MadCat on August 12, 2011, 12:22:42 AM
Charlie Zulu

What do you think this is?  Platoon?

 :comeatme:

Charlie don't surf! (Or is that another Vietnam-based movie?)
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 07:05:57 AM
I just got off the phone with a very high up at KSU...VERY high up.  Anyway, direct quote:  We have a KU problem.  Looks like the regents aren't backing down a bit and are shackling those clowns to us.  The good news is we may have found a way to slip that shackle but I can't talk about that yet.  stay tuned.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 07:08:39 AM
I can pass on a funny story though.  One of the SEC presidents was talking to my source and is apparently a big Steinbeck fan.  Told him that we had a Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) brother that loved the crap out of rabbits and he was on his way to killing any chance we had at joining their conference.  Suggested we take him down to the river and take care of him.  Pretty funny guy.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: wabash909 on August 12, 2011, 08:19:24 AM
http://www.orangepower.com/threads/k-state-to-sec.122665/

omg :lol:

 :comeatme:

The pokes are great.  A lot like us, except dumber and with a really rich guy.



Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 12, 2011, 08:26:54 AM
The pokes are great.  A lot like us, except dumber and with a really rich guy.
Yeah they're kind of like Nicole Richie(sp), not super attractive yet have some nice qualities probably a bit delusional and they've never really done anything except for having a rich daddy
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: BMWWcat on August 12, 2011, 09:11:54 AM
Why would they take this thread seriously?
Come on cowboys, research, then post...
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 09:17:14 AM
Why would they take this thread seriously?
Come on cowboys, research, then post...

This is dead serious.  Don't you rough ridin' summer cats ruin this for us.  
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 09:51:12 AM
Do we have to wear khakis and blazers to the games? 
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 09:53:46 AM
Do we have to wear khakis and blazers to the games? 

I plan to wear just a nice collared shirt.  blazer would make me too hot until my body adjusts to an all SEC schedule. 
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 09:55:33 AM
Do we have to wear khakis and blazers to the games? 

I plan to wear just a nice collared shirt.  blazer would make me too hot until my body adjusts to an all SEC schedule. 

Yeah, I'd say it's time for _FAN to roll out the business casual line of pak head wear.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: CNS on August 12, 2011, 09:59:07 AM
http://www.orangepower.com/threads/k-state-to-sec.122665/

omg :lol:

Just a fantastic job done by everyone in this thread.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 12, 2011, 10:42:16 AM
just to let everybody know. i just got off the phone with a well placed sec source and what he/she said was fascinating. i'm working on trying to put something together for the front page right now. things are in motion and very fluid right now with many possibilities still out there for ksu.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: MadCat on August 12, 2011, 10:52:45 AM
NFC East  :pray:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: KITNfury on August 12, 2011, 10:57:08 AM
I was on the line with my SEC source (extremely high up) for a lil chit chat (him begging) that we might consider the SEC, but I hung up on him because I had the Big 10 on line 2. Things are looking up cat fans.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Panjandrum on August 12, 2011, 10:58:25 AM
Do we have to wear khakis and blazers to the games?  

I plan to wear just a nice collared shirt.  blazer would make me too hot until my body adjusts to an all SEC schedule.  

This isn't specific enough.  Do I need to wear a purple blazer?  What about pastels?  Are those preferred?

I don't want to look like a rube when we start going down to cosmopolitan areas like Tuscaloosa and Opalaka.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 10:58:40 AM
The only SEC school I've been to is S. Carolina.  Seemed kind of racist.  Are they all like that?  Are these roadies with MIR going to be rough ridin' awesome because of that?
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 12, 2011, 11:00:40 AM
ok. so some of what i was told has not been confirmed from my kstate source. kind of the opposite actually. i left a message with one other person and am still waiting to hear back though. i will say that there is without doubt ksu to sec smoke but that nothing is set in stone and that it depends on what at least one other school does. that much i'm sure of. i'll hold off on the actual story until i hear back from this last person.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 12, 2011, 11:09:06 AM
The only SEC school I've been to is S. Carolina.  Seemed kind of racist.  Are they all like that?  Are these roadies with MIR going to be effing awesome because of that?

Arkansas was racist in a really cute sort of way, can't really describe it.  It wasn't like an aggressive hateful racism, just sort of matter of fact.  It's like their racism is old news and they're bored with it, but it isn't really going to change.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Winters on August 12, 2011, 11:09:53 AM
The only SEC school I've been to is S. Carolina.  Seemed kind of racist.  Are they all like that?  Are these roadies with MIR going to be rough ridin' awesome because of that?
Florida is very racist.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 11:12:52 AM
I don't think we really need to discuss just how racist Alabama and Mississippi are
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 12, 2011, 11:14:24 AM
Forgot I had been to Starkville (Miss St).  Ya, it's pretty bad.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 12, 2011, 11:15:05 AM
Will I be able to wear flip flops to games?  They are nice leather flip flops, but still flip flops. If so, is it ok to wear flip flops to games in the winter even though it is warm enough to wear flip flips in our new home in the SEC?

Thanks
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 11:17:02 AM
Will I be able to wear flip flops to games?  They are nice leather flip flops, but still flip flops. If so, is it ok to wear flip flops to games in the winter even though it is warm enough to wear flip flips in our new home in the SEC?

Thanks

no, I don't think loafers are even allowed.  you are going to need to get some nice oxfords.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 12, 2011, 11:19:56 AM
Another reason I'm hearing the SEC is wanting to add KSU is to diversify the conference and try to rid there racist facade. This is why there are looking long and hard at K-State we stood strong and tall during Bleeding Kansas, and as most of you know and I don't have to say KU is known as Lawrencetucky because of the onslaught of racism that occurs there.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 12, 2011, 11:21:29 AM
Someone should really invite some of our new friends at Alabama, Florida, etc. over here so we don't look stupid. I mean, I almost just made a huge mistake.

Thanks SD.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 12, 2011, 11:23:07 AM
The only SEC school I've been to is S. Carolina.  Seemed kind of racist.  Are they all like that?  Are these roadies with MIR going to be rough ridin' awesome because of that?

I think South Carolina might be the least racist SEC state, sadly.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 11:23:28 AM
Another reason I'm hearing the SEC is wanting to add KSU is to diversify the conference and try to rid there racist facade. This is why there are looking long and hard at K-State we stood strong and tall during Bleeding Kansas, and as most of you know and I don't have to say KU is known as Lawrencetucky because of the onslaught of racism that occurs there.

Yeah, I hope we stick to our guns and get the enhanced revenue sharing we'd be entitled to for opening up their 3rd world down there to 21st century America.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: I_have_purplewood on August 12, 2011, 11:23:32 AM
The pokes are great.  A lot like us, except dumber and with a really rich guy.
Yeah they're kind of like Nicole Richie(sp), not super attractive yet have some nice qualities probably a bit delusional and they've never really done anything except for having a rich daddy

Does anyone else kind of feel sorry for them?  I mean, they will never know what a 13-1 feels like.  EVER.  I don't have time to research and find out what's the best they've ever done against their big brother but I bet it's like 3-10 maybe? 4-9 best case?  Thank god for their wrestling program huh? :lol: (ftp://:lol:)  And they'll just tag along with whomever and like it.  It's sad really.

And oh yeah, pokes, oil is at $86 a barrel.  Hope you enjoyed that gravy train while it lasted.   :lol: :lol: :lol: (ftp://:lol: :lol: :lol:)  
    
 :driving: (ftp://:driving:)  <---------me in my solar powered car in about 5 years.  Yeah, that's nice.  
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 11:24:27 AM
Another reason I'm hearing the SEC is wanting to add KSU is to diversify the conference and try to rid there racist facade. This is why there are looking long and hard at K-State we stood strong and tall during Bleeding Kansas, and as most of you know and I don't have to say KU is known as Lawrencetucky because of the onslaught of racism that occurs there.

Don't make it sound like everyone in Lawrence is a racist hillbilly.  I have a couple of friends that I went to high school with that went to KU and they aren't racist at all.  I think it's the vocal majority that makes the non-racist minority look bad.  
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 11:25:25 AM
The only SEC school I've been to is S. Carolina.  Seemed kind of racist.  Are they all like that?  Are these roadies with MIR going to be rough ridin' awesome because of that?

I think South Carolina might be the least racist SEC state, sadly.

Wow, there's going to have to be a lot of belts taken off on these road paks.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: wabash909 on August 12, 2011, 11:28:11 AM
Just bought a pair of seersucker pants.

This thing is happening, folks.


Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 11:33:35 AM
Just bought a pair of seersucker pants.

This thing is happening, folks.

Is there any chance some my finer cubavera wear will work for this?
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 11:34:42 AM
Also, sd, in light of all this, please try to find some good AirTran deals for the credit card thread. 
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: ChiComCat on August 12, 2011, 11:39:50 AM
http://www.orangepower.com/threads/k-state-to-sec.122665/

Jealous much?
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Winters on August 12, 2011, 11:39:57 AM
Two Words: Boiled Peanuts
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: kso_FAN on August 12, 2011, 11:40:18 AM
Another reason I'm hearing the SEC is wanting to add KSU is to diversify the conference and try to rid there racist facade. This is why there are looking long and hard at K-State we stood strong and tall during Bleeding Kansas, and as most of you know and I don't have to say KU is known as Lawrencetucky because of the onslaught of racism that occurs there.

http://ksulib.typepad.com/talking/2010/01/kstate-keepsakes-martin-luther-king-jr-visits-kstate.html
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 11:46:26 AM
OK, looks like we have a problem on our hands here.

Just got off of the phone with some of the stakeholders involved with the orangepower.com website, and they are hearing that Oklahoma State is "listening" to the Moutain West, AND rumor is that T. Boone has been calling Jack Vanier trying to lock KSU into this thing as well.

As most of you know, Jack and T. Boone have been working on a wind-farm deal, just east of Colby, so they have become "friendly."

I don't know about you guys, but I do NOT want to be a part of the Mountain West.  Frankly, this is very alarming and makes me wonder if the leadership at OSU has simply "sold" the university to Pickens.....sad, really.

Hope for the best, boys.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 11:48:36 AM
Why the hell would Jack even work with that new money crazy person?  Old money needs to stick with old money.  good grief. 
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 11:50:22 AM
A little bird just told me that Cat Zenger may be helping us out more than we know.  I can't say more than that right now.  This is very covert. 
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 11:51:13 AM
Why the hell would Jack even work with that new money crazy person?  Old money needs to stick with old money.  good grief. 

SECular money.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 11:51:31 AM
Why the hell would Jack even work with that new money crazy person?  Old money needs to stick with old money.  good grief. 

Don't shoot the messenger...

When Jack's Dad sold the largest chunk of his business to ConAgra, no one thought we'd see the day when his money was commingled with the likes of Pickens, but times have changed.  Strange bedfellows are being made in this economy.

I wish I could tell you that the Vaniers were above working with Pickens, but I thought they were above Bob Krause, and look where that put us.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 11:54:11 AM
Why the hell would Jack even work with that new money crazy person?  Old money needs to stick with old money.  good grief. 

Don't shoot the messenger...

When Jack's Dad sold the largest chunk of his business to ConAgra, no one thought we'd see the day when his money was commingled with the likes of Pickens, but times have changed.  Strange bedfellows are being made in this economy.

I wish I could tell you that the Vaniers were above working with Pickens, but I thought they were above Bob Krause, and look where that put us.

Bob Krause has a terrier mix that shits bigger than T. Boone Pickens. 
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 11:54:51 AM
Why the hell would Jack even work with that new money crazy person?  Old money needs to stick with old money.  good grief. 

Don't shoot the messenger...

When Jack's Dad sold the largest chunk of his business to ConAgra, no one thought we'd see the day when his money was commingled with the likes of Pickens, but times have changed.  Strange bedfellows are being made in this economy.

I wish I could tell you that the Vaniers were above working with Pickens, but I thought they were above Bob Krause, and look where that put us.

Bob Krause has a terrier mix that shits bigger than T. Boone Pickens. 

Ya, I'm with you, but you are forgetting about two words in this equation.  BOB. DOLE.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 11:57:07 AM
Why the hell would Jack even work with that new money crazy person?  Old money needs to stick with old money.  good grief. 

Don't shoot the messenger...

When Jack's Dad sold the largest chunk of his business to ConAgra, no one thought we'd see the day when his money was commingled with the likes of Pickens, but times have changed.  Strange bedfellows are being made in this economy.

I wish I could tell you that the Vaniers were above working with Pickens, but I thought they were above Bob Krause, and look where that put us.

Bob Krause has a terrier mix that shits bigger than T. Boone Pickens. 

Ya, I'm with you, but you are forgetting about two words in this equation.  BOB. DOLE.

yeah, we knew that would come back to bite us eventually
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: ew2x4 on August 12, 2011, 12:05:26 PM
http://www.orangepower.com/threads/k-state-to-sec.122665/

Jealous much?

lmao. They have 0 sense of humor.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 12:06:08 PM
http://www.orangepower.com/threads/k-state-to-sec.122665/

Jealous much?

lmao. They have 0 sense of humor.

the eff is the matter with you people?
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 12, 2011, 12:07:39 PM
http://www.orangepower.com/threads/k-state-to-sec.122665/

Jealous much?

Wow, great thread. They attacked EMAW for being sexist, apparently disregarding the fact that they are the cowBOYS. Then laughed because we have only won the Big 12 once in football, disregarding that they've never even made it to the Big 12 Championship. Those fans are delusional. Hope they can stay attached to OU or they're screwed.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 12:08:00 PM
http://www.orangepower.com/threads/k-state-to-sec.122665/

Jealous much?

lmao. They have 0 sense of humor.

the eff is the matter with you people?

We don't necessarily have to take ALL of K-State to the SEC.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 12, 2011, 12:17:08 PM
Colleague from U of Florida just told me his Dad was golfing with the AD yesterday and he had to leave the course to discuss something "K-State related."
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 12:19:25 PM
Kind of makes all the Populous butthurt last month seem ridiculous.  Obviously, wheels were in motion.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 12, 2011, 12:25:55 PM
It's threads like these that make me feel worthless for not knowing any higher-ups at any school.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 12, 2011, 12:28:15 PM
It's threads like these that make me feel worthless for not knowing any higher-ups at any school.

Know how you feel, bro.  I just feel good knowing people who know people who know people.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 12:36:04 PM
It's threads like these that make me feel worthless for not knowing any higher-ups at any school.

FWIW, there are a few of us who get almost everything from one person, BigshotAttorneyCat....but believe me, that's more than enough.

Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 12:39:41 PM
Could someone confrim how close Eric Stonestreet REALLY is with Ben Sherwood?  PM if needed, TIA.  Trying not to get my hopes up, here, but exciting none the less.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 12:50:18 PM
OK, first, thanks for the PM's guys.  We appreciate it.

BUT, some of this stuff is coming so fast that it can be a bit overwhelming, and frankly hard to believe.  So, we are NOT going to post everything you send us.

Having said that, our attention has been called to something that hits pretty darn close to home.  As some of you in the educational community know, there is a new scholarship program called the "Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program."  It's program recently initiated to recruit and train members of the intelligence community by extending lucrative and prestigious scholarships to undergrads and grad students.

Additionally, as most of you know, aTm would like to think it's our Nation's premier source for non-academy collegiate officer and enlistee candidates for the Armed Forces and National Security related positions.

No one seems willing to state this overtly, but there is reason to believe that a harmony between KSU and aTm is in the best interest of scholarship seeking institutions.

Take that for what it's worth, folks.



Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Boom Roasted on August 12, 2011, 12:54:04 PM
I'll be making my first SEC gameday trip this fall to see Auburn @ LSU.  Should be a good taste of what is to come in the near future.  Let me know if they want to open up a suite for a few cat fans in Baton Rouge for the game so they can get to know their new SEC bretheren. 
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: sys on August 12, 2011, 12:54:37 PM
i'm a little slow getting going today, but i got some good info last night out on the ponies.  so anyways, i guess i was a little off yesterday, the sec rumors people have been hearing so much about are legit.  the sec is a very important option for kstate.

but, don't buy your oxfords just yet.  it's not the only option, and as i tried to explain yesterday, it's definitely not everyone's preferred option.  zenger has been working the phones night and day, and has the right people in manhattan and in the acc listening to everything he's saying.  the acc is now looking at bringing in kstate and ku as well as a third school to bookend the best bball conference in america.

kstate is more interested than some of you might be willing to believe, but as you might imagine, the third school is the sticking point.  there are several options, but so far, not a one that everyone can agree on.

those of you that know who i was with last night know how solid this info is, so i won't waste anyone's time talking about where i heard this.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 12:57:46 PM
i'm a little slow getting going today, but i got some good info last night out on the ponies.  so anyways, i guess i was a little off yesterday, the sec rumors people have been hearing so much about are legit.  the sec is a very important option for kstate.

but, don't buy your oxfords just yet.  it's not the only option, and as i tried to explain yesterday, it's definitely not everyone's preferred option.  zenger has been working the phones night and day, and has the right people in manhattan and in the acc listening to everything he's saying.  the acc is now looking at bringing in kstate and ku as well as a third school to bookend the best bball conference in america.

kstate is more interested than some of you might be willing to believe, but as you might imagine, the third school is the sticking point.  there are several options, but so far, not a one that everyone can agree on.

those of you that know who i was with last night know how solid this info is, so i won't waste anyone's time talking about where i heard this.

I don't like the idea of KU coming with us, but I know better than to doubt your info.  As always, thanks Sys!
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 12, 2011, 01:10:42 PM
OK, just got in touch with some of my sources in some select SEC IT depts. Apparently there have been some pretty interesting email conversations going back a forth between University Presidents.

 Now, he wouldn't divulge everything, but he did say that the latest US News College Rankings HAVE come up. Take it for what its worth. But i believe Shulzy is working the Academic angle on this deal as well. More to come when i know more.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 01:13:59 PM
OK, who the eff is Jason Yellin from Knoxville and why is he sending me vague e-mails about this to my personal e-mail but calling me "Trim"?

:runaway:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 12, 2011, 01:16:23 PM
Guys, this thread is getting too big. The OSU guys have caught wind of it, and I just hope we haven't "Fitz'd" ourselves.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 12, 2011, 01:21:32 PM
Our sorority girls better learn how to wear purple sun dresses!  :love:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: MichiganisGood on August 12, 2011, 01:22:44 PM
big 10 Bitches !!!!!

 :bball: :kstategrad: :comeatme:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Katpappy on August 12, 2011, 01:26:10 PM
It's threads like these that make me feel worthless for not knowing any higher-ups at any school.

Know how you feel, bro.  I just feel good knowing people who know people who know people.
Hey, I know a few Lower Downs that claim to know the low down!  :gocho:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 12, 2011, 01:36:38 PM
I'll be making my first SEC gameday trip this fall to see Auburn @ LSU.  Should be a good taste of what is to come in the near future.  Let me know if they want to open up a suite for a few cat fans in Baton Rouge for the game so they can get to know their new SEC bretheren. 

Take lots of pictures and some video so we know what to do.

I want our new confy mates to accept us right off.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: pike on August 12, 2011, 01:37:41 PM
I'll be making my first SEC gameday trip this fall to see Auburn @ LSU.  Should be a good taste of what is to come in the near future.  Let me know if they want to open up a suite for a few cat fans in Baton Rouge for the game so they can get to know their new SEC bretheren. 

Take lots of pictures and some video so we know what to do.

I want our new confy mates to accept us right off.

All I know is dress in a suit and fry peanuts. There must be more.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: sys on August 12, 2011, 01:38:59 PM
thanks pete.  and keep it mind, the sec option is alive and well, i'm just pointing out that there are a lot of voices at kstate that want to be heard, and not everybody wants the same things.

oh, and everyone might think of currie as an sec guy, but he was born in carolina.   ;)
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 12, 2011, 01:41:39 PM
thanks pete.  and keep it mind, the sec option is alive and well, i'm just pointing out that there are a lot of voices at kstate that want to be heard, and not everybody wants the same things.

oh, and everyone might think of currie as an sec guy, but he was born in carolina.   ;)

North or South?
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 12, 2011, 01:47:21 PM
Had a big video conf meeting this morning with a guy (We'll call him Van) and once our business was done he asked me to stay on and we talked some college sports.  He flat out said that KSU will not get a formal SEC invite if thethered to ku.  KU's lack of any viable Arch or Eng program (or any hard science program worth crap) is simply not acceptable to Van.  He admitted that his school does not pay the freight sportswise in the SEC but it is an academice institution with some pretty important folks calling shots.

I like and respect this guy so this was a pretty bad piece of info for me to hear. 
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: bakerman on August 12, 2011, 01:55:36 PM
Our sorority girls better learn how to wear purple sun dresses!  :love:


pffft.... our sorority girls better learn how to get a whole hell of a lot hotter.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: EMADUB on August 12, 2011, 02:04:11 PM
I believe this may be our ticket

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Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 12, 2011, 02:05:03 PM
guys-

i just got of the phone with bsac and i'm going to hold off on the story that i started earlier this morning. i apologize for getting everyone's hopes up, but we aren't going to be publishing anything today unless something major changes. i want to say that i am comfortable with everything that i was told yesterday and this morning, but as you guys know this thing is incredibly fluid right now with information flying all over the place and what might be true at 11:00am, might not be the case anymore at 2:00pm. thanks for understanding and for continuing to support our site.

-daris
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: slimz on August 12, 2011, 02:20:01 PM
Edit:  Sorry guys, looks like my info may be too close to the mark, given Trim's response and my PMs. Don't want to fitz this up. 

 :woot:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 02:21:27 PM
slimz, delete that.  T-Y.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: slimz on August 12, 2011, 02:25:29 PM
Purplewood, please remove my info from your post, per Trim's request. We don't want to mess this up.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 02:26:16 PM
Purplewood, please remove my info from your post, per Trim's request. We don't want to mess this up.

I edited it.  Look, we can't let that out just yet.  Please be patient. TIA.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 02:27:26 PM
Purplewood, please remove my info from your post, per Trim's request. We don't want to mess this up.

Doesn't really matter, the "cat" is out of the bag.  get_HIT just texted me and word's already leaked out of MHK to other places.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: slimz on August 12, 2011, 02:28:52 PM
Purplewood, please remove my info from your post, per Trim's request. We don't want to mess this up.

I edited it.  Look, we can't let that out just yet.  Please be patient. TIA.

Thanks, Pete.

 :kstategrad:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 02:28:55 PM
Purplewood, please remove my info from your post, per Trim's request. We don't want to mess this up.

Doesn't really matter, the "cat" is out of the bag.  get_HIT just texted me and word's already leaked out of MHK to other places.

I think it's important to note that this did NOT come from this site.  
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 12, 2011, 02:29:32 PM
slimz,

i'd really appreciate it if you could give me a call when you get home from work today. denger has my number. thanks.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: I_have_purplewood on August 12, 2011, 02:31:52 PM
Hey, sorry guys.  I'm just as excited as the next emaw'r.  Don't think the nasty PM's were necessary though.  The last one will make me  :pray: (ftp://:pray:) a little bit however..
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Brock Landers on August 12, 2011, 02:36:46 PM
This thread is taking valuable pages away from the Smoke Your Cigars Thread in its epic quest to hit 400 pages (which will happen anyway).  just sayin'
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: DQ12 on August 12, 2011, 02:38:33 PM
OMG just got the PM.  Cannot believe this may actually happen.  This could bring our Athletic Department to new heights.  Dollars to donuts says NBAF put us over the edge.

We are incredibly lucky here.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 12, 2011, 02:43:07 PM
OMG just got the PM.  Cannot believe this may actually happen.  This could bring our Athletic Department to new heights.  Dollars to donuts says NBAF put us over the edge.

We are incredibly lucky here.

I can't go into specifics but nbaf and ft riley/DoD along with schultz and curries strong sec ties are all working in ksu's favor right now. also, if anybody knows slimz in real life or has his cell number, bsac and I really want to talk with him. thanks.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 12, 2011, 02:44:09 PM
Guys please logout of your computers when your done. These PM's are great and it is awesome news, but if this gets out, I'll be pissed! Just play cool for now. Thanks!  :comeatme:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 02:48:23 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fa%2Fa3%2FRichard_Myers_official_portrait_2.jpg%2F250px-Richard_Myers_official_portrait_2.jpg&hash=e655a61aa3b02fdcbf56f55c40566583343d794a)
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 02:49:53 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fa%2Fa3%2FRichard_Myers_official_portrait_2.jpg%2F250px-Richard_Myers_official_portrait_2.jpg&hash=e655a61aa3b02fdcbf56f55c40566583343d794a)

 ;)
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 02:56:21 PM

Look who served together on the business initiative council


(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fd%2Fde%2FEdward_C._Aldridge%252C_Jr..jpeg%2F220px-Edward_C._Aldridge%252C_Jr..jpeg&hash=b90bfa52d44d38ff42e986238b149c0697d0b45e)


http://www.defense.gov/news/oct2001/d20011015bic.pdf

Different "business" to collaborate on these days...
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 12, 2011, 02:56:26 PM
KSU has so many rabbit's in the hole, it's ridiculous. So blessed.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2011, 03:00:37 PM
OMG just got the PM.  Cannot believe this may actually happen.  This could bring our Athletic Department to new heights.  Dollars to donuts says NBAF put us over the edge.

We are incredibly lucky here.

I can't go into specifics but nbaf and ft riley/DoD along with schultz and curries strong sec ties are all working in ksu's favor right now. also, if anybody knows slimz in real life or has his cell number, bsac and I really want to talk with him. thanks.

PM sent.  If you talk to him, make sure he got his mic back from clams' house from the podcastpak.  :lol:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: SuperG on August 12, 2011, 03:02:20 PM
This thread is taking valuable pages away from the Smoke Your Cigars Thread in its epic quest to hit 400 pages (which will happen anyway).  just sayin'

You're concerns are noted Brock. The threads can be combined at a later time I'm sure. For now, these critical development deserve/require a dedicated thread.

EMAW is rising gentlemen.  :combofan:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: jc_jax on August 12, 2011, 03:12:57 PM
Actually, I live/work in South Carolina at a large government org with mostly Carolina and Clemson grads.  The buzz around here from the SC fans about the Cats and the SEC is huge.  Mostly, the Clemson guys are bad-mouthing us all cause they know the ACC is on the outside looking in, again.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 12, 2011, 03:13:56 PM
Seems like a good time to remind everyone who reads this thread that when you agreed to the www.goEMAW.com Terms and Conditions to register, you agreed to not talk to traditional and/or non-traditional media outlets about the contents of this board.  

I know at least one mod who has been contacted by a reporter from Baton Rouge so we can expect this to increase as this story heats up.  If this happens, politely decline to comment.  We have some pretty effective ways of identifying who is talking so don't think we won't know who is violating our T&C.  A violation would most definitely result in a suspension if not an outright ban.  Probably without a refund of any kind.

Thanks for keeping this in mind.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 03:16:13 PM
Seems like a good time to remind everyone who reads this thread that when you agreed to the www.goEMAW.com Terms and Conditions to register, you agreed to not talk to traditional and/or non-traditional media outlets about the contents of this board.  

I know at least one mod who has been contacted by a reporter from Baton Rouge so we can expect this to increase as this story heats up.  If this happens, politely decline to comment.  We have some pretty effective ways of identifying who is talking so don't think we won't know who is violating our T&C.  A violation would most definitely result in a suspension if not an outright ban.  Probably without a refund of any kind.

Thanks for keeping this in mind.

yep, that's how oldefella got banned in the early days of goEMAW.com
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 03:17:54 PM
Seems like a good time to remind everyone who reads this thread that when you agreed to the www.goEMAW.com Terms and Conditions to register, you agreed to not talk to traditional and/or non-traditional media outlets about the contents of this board.  

I know at least one mod who has been contacted by a reporter from Baton Rouge so we can expect this to increase as this story heats up.  If this happens, politely decline to comment.  We have some pretty effective ways of identifying who is talking so don't think we won't know who is violating our T&C.  A violation would most definitely result in a suspension if not an outright ban.  Probably without a refund of any kind.

Thanks for keeping this in mind.

yep, that's how oldefella got banned in the early days of goEMAW.com

He was warned.  Repeatedly.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: wabash909 on August 12, 2011, 03:30:19 PM
Seems like a good time to remind everyone who reads this thread that when you agreed to the www.goEMAW.com Terms and Conditions to register, you agreed to not talk to traditional and/or non-traditional media outlets about the contents of this board.  

I know at least one mod who has been contacted by a reporter from Baton Rouge so we can expect this to increase as this story heats up.  If this happens, politely decline to comment.  We have some pretty effective ways of identifying who is talking so don't think we won't know who is violating our T&C.  A violation would most definitely result in a suspension if not an outright ban.  Probably without a refund of any kind.

Thanks for keeping this in mind.

yep, that's how oldefella got banned in the early days of goEMAW.com

He was warned.  Repeatedly.

Just be careful, guys.

Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 12, 2011, 03:37:48 PM
We'd hate to have to start "sitting" on our breaking stories for months due to some careless rumors. 
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: AppleJack on August 12, 2011, 03:39:33 PM
I had no idea that when I was 17 and decided to attend THE Kansas State University that I would be attending one of the most academically and culturally relevant schools in our hemisphere. I really took it for granted at the time.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: pissclams on August 12, 2011, 03:41:34 PM
OMG just got the PM.  Cannot believe this may actually happen.  This could bring our Athletic Department to new heights.  Dollars to donuts says NBAF put us over the edge.

We are incredibly lucky here.

I can't go into specifics but nbaf and ft riley/DoD along with schultz and curries strong sec ties are all working in ksu's favor right now. also, if anybody knows slimz in real life or has his cell number, bsac and I really want to talk with him. thanks.

PM sent.  If you talk to him, make sure he got his mic back from clams' house from the podcastpak.  :lol:

he didn't leave his mic, he left his mic stand.  but yes, he picked it up later on.  not sure the date but i do remember it was cold out that day.  confirmed.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: wabash909 on August 12, 2011, 03:47:52 PM
Folks, this is probably the right time to share my inside info on K-State to the SEC. With my eye health improving (I had surgery in May to enlarge my eye sockets and relieve pressure), my work day will lengthen to what it was before, as will my ability to stare at a computer screen, which is rather important to breaking insidery info.  I also hope the coming goEMAW app for smart phones will help, because holding my phone a few inches from my face with one eye shut (yep, true story) is easy on my eyes.

I really have tried not to talk about it much, but the last three years have really sucked. I sat on a lot of info.  I spend more time screen-testing and creeping coeds in Aggieville than I care to admit.  My eyes will never be the same, but at least they don't feel exhausted 90 percent of the time. My docs at KU Eye and KU Med have been phenomenal. Work/life productivity is already up.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 03:51:24 PM

From our good friend, Chip:

Quote
Sources close to A&M indicate the nine-member regents board will vote to leave for the SEC. The SEC presidents are expected to talk on Saturday in a special gathering to discuss A&M becoming the 13th member of that conference, according to sources.

....and the 14th is.......  :peek:


Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 12, 2011, 03:52:14 PM
Folks, this is probably the right time to share my inside info on K-State to the SEC. With my eye health improving (I had surgery in May to enlarge my eye sockets and relieve pressure), my work day will lengthen to what it was before, as will my ability to stare at a computer screen, which is rather important to breaking insidery info.  I also hope the coming goEMAW app for smart phones will help, because holding my phone a few inches from my face with one eye shut (yep, true story) is easy on my eyes.

I really have tried not to talk about it much, but the last three years have really sucked. I sat on a lot of info.  I spend more time screen-testing and creeping coeds in Aggieville than I care to admit.  My eyes will never be the same, but at least they don't feel exhausted 90 percent of the time. My docs at KU Eye and KU Med have been phenomenal. Work/life productivity is already up.

T&Ps
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: lifeasakstatefan on August 12, 2011, 03:53:12 PM
interesting read from Zenger on the whole A&M situation

http://campuscorner.kansascity.com/node/1962
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 03:56:01 PM
interesting read from Zenger on the whole A&M situation

http://campuscorner.kansascity.com/node/1962

LOL

McCollough just got played by a future SEC AD, and I'm not talking about KU.   :fatty:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 12, 2011, 03:56:37 PM
How do we get goEMAW on the fan blogs?
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 12, 2011, 03:58:40 PM
What about hats?  I wear a hat a lot, A LOT, especially to games.  When SEC games are on TV I don't remember seeing a ton of the great looking D00Ds at Alabama, Tennessee, etc. wearing them at games.  I just don't have that great of hair so this is making me a little nervous.  Surely I will be ok wearing a hat at Neyland  Stadium right??? right???

Thanks
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 12, 2011, 04:01:44 PM
What about hats?  I wear a hat a lot, A LOT, especially to games.  When SEC games are on TV I don't remember seeing a ton of the great looking D00Ds at Alabama, Tennessee, etc. wearing them at games.  I just don't have that great of hair so this is making me a little nervous.  Surely I will be ok wearing a hat at Neyland  Stadium right??? right???

Thanks

Hats are huge at Tennessee.  See: Bill Dance
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: AppleJack on August 12, 2011, 04:07:16 PM
 :love:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fms.scsd1.com%2FStudent%2FMarkus.Fleenor.website%2FImages%2Fbill_dance.jpg&hash=f59a77ea26a846969fd43f6b6f71b1979dc93d71)
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 04:07:46 PM
What about hats?  I wear a hat a lot, A LOT, especially to games.  When SEC games are on TV I don't remember seeing a ton of the great looking D00Ds at Alabama, Tennessee, etc. wearing them at games.  I just don't have that great of hair so this is making me a little nervous.  Surely I will be ok wearing a hat at Neyland  Stadium right??? right???

Thanks

Hats are huge at Tennessee.  See: Bill Dance

Here's a pretty solid list of purple neckties.  

http://www.bows-n-ties.com/purple-lavender-ties.php

Now we have to start wearing neckties and khaki's to games (FWIW, I think most of the southerners call them "chinos").  BUT, you DO get to roll up your sleeves.
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frug.imageg.net%2Fgraphics%2Fproduct_images%2FpPOLO2-8285871_alternate4_v330.jpg&hash=cbd066630bcbe3a377a11734644dcc51a2709dcb)
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 12, 2011, 04:11:06 PM
I hate to keep any SECrets from you guys but let us work the phones and get this thing locked down, okay?
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 12, 2011, 04:11:40 PM
What about hats?  I wear a hat a lot, A LOT, especially to games.  When SEC games are on TV I don't remember seeing a ton of the great looking D00Ds at Alabama, Tennessee, etc. wearing them at games.  I just don't have that great of hair so this is making me a little nervous.  Surely I will be ok wearing a hat at Neyland  Stadium right??? right???

Thanks

Hats are huge at Tennessee.  See: Bill Dance

 :pbj:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 04:12:52 PM
AND another thing...

You jerkoffs with the purple camos can GTFO.  We're not showing up on the first day with that bullshit.  

We look like Vandy, but we play like Florida.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: EMAWmeister on August 12, 2011, 04:15:47 PM
AND another thing...

You jerkoffs with the purple camos can GTFO.  We're not showing up on the first day with that bullshit.  

We look like Vandy, but we play like Florida.

Seriously.  We are  :kstategrad: and it's time we start dressing like it. 

Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: slimz on August 12, 2011, 04:16:32 PM
Called and left you a message RD. Will be around tonight.

Good thing I got my mic stand back from 'clams. Gonna need to do a podcast in a day or two, if you catch my drift.

Judging from the guest count, goEMAW is currently one of the top places for breaking confy realignment news. Hope mods are working on the TV ad already...

(And judging from Tully's tweet just now, also top place for "Ask Your Source" t-shirts.)

goEMAW stakeholders =  :kstategrad:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 12, 2011, 04:17:52 PM
AND another thing...

You jerkoffs with the purple camos can GTFO.  We're not showing up on the first day with that bullcrap.  

We look like Vandy, but we play like Florida.

Can someone pShop Anderson Hall in here?

http://homersykes.photoshelter.com/img/pixel.gif
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 12, 2011, 04:20:29 PM

We look like Vandy, but we play like Florida.


Hey look, its our new slogan.   :comeatme:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 12, 2011, 04:20:49 PM
Hunters, be sure to load up on Barbour:

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Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 04:22:09 PM

We look like Vandy, but we play like Florida.


Hey look, its our new slogan.   :comeatme:

It's going to be etched into the rough ridin' stonework on the new pressbox.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: bakerman on August 12, 2011, 04:24:58 PM
78 guests,  :lol:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: lifeasakstatefan on August 12, 2011, 04:26:27 PM
apparently Deloss wants to stay at 10, probably because they want a bigger piece of the pie.

http://tiny.cc/zzcr6
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 12, 2011, 04:27:30 PM
I wonder who they add with us an aTm gone?

Well I guess I don't really care, right?  RIGHT!
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 12, 2011, 04:39:09 PM
Now that we're done Bullying Texas around, I wounder who our next victim will be? Probably either Alabama or Florida!
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: ben ji on August 12, 2011, 04:42:20 PM
Went to the Auburn game a couple of years ago and was  :facepalm: by some buddies KU gf that wore cut off jorts and a wrinkly old I-Cat T-Shirt to the game. NEVER AGAIN
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 12, 2011, 05:11:42 PM
well this escalated quicker than anticipated. My sources are telling me the plan for KSU - SEC partnership was suppose to happen quietly next summer, however, T A&M is forcing our hand. Prepare for the ride...
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: CHONGS on August 12, 2011, 05:12:26 PM
*post deleted at sources request*
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 05:13:24 PM
*post deleted at sources request*

 :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 12, 2011, 05:14:33 PM
*post deleted at sources request*

obviously you and Swaim do not have the same source.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: CHONGS on August 12, 2011, 05:14:50 PM
sorry guys, but it's not time to give that information to the whole board yet
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: MixBerryCrunch on August 12, 2011, 05:57:15 PM
Does this mean we can start eating shrimp gumbo and drinking cocktails while tailgating!?
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: rainman on August 12, 2011, 05:57:32 PM
My Dad is a close friend of Mike Slive (SEC Commiss), and he told me that A&M is the one making this all happen quicker than anticipated.

A&M and FSU are the first to get invites.  A&M has already basically said yes, barring any wrangling/extortion attempts by the Texas politicos.

IF FSU says yes, the SEC will stay at 14 for the time being, with an eye on going to 16 in the not too distant future.

HOWEVER, if FSU turns their invited down, OU is next on SEC wishlist, and the SEC brass is willing to bring OSU & TBoone's $$$ along to get OU.

If they both accept, that leaves the SEC at 15...and that's where KSU is in the mix, along with Va Tech (who is expected to decline, they haven't been as receptive in behind the scenes communication).

So as I understand it, FSU & Oklahoma will control KSU's fate.  Will be interesting to see how it all plays out.

W
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: kim carnes on August 12, 2011, 06:02:10 PM
My Dad is a close friend of Mike Slive (SEC Commiss), and he told me that A&M is the one making this all happen quicker than anticipated.

A&M and FSU are the first to get invites.  A&M has already basically said yes, barring any wrangling/extortion attempts by the Texas politicos.

IF FSU says yes, the SEC will stay at 14 for the time being, with an eye on going to 16 in the not too distant future.

HOWEVER, if FSU turns their invited down, OU is next on SEC wishlist, and the SEC brass is willing to bring OSU & TBoone's $$$ along to get OU.

If they both accept, that leaves the SEC at 15...and that's where KSU is in the mix, along with Va Tech (who is expected to decline, they haven't been as receptive in behind the scenes communication).

So as I understand it, FSU & Oklahoma will control KSU's fate.  Will be interesting to see how it all plays out.

W

No, you're wrong.  The SEC is chomping at the proverbial bit to get KSU.  Your father is the worst kind of liar there is, a filthy liar.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 06:03:00 PM
My Dad is a close friend of Mike Slive (SEC Commiss), and he told me that A&M is the one making this all happen quicker than anticipated.

A&M and FSU are the first to get invites.  A&M has already basically said yes, barring any wrangling/extortion attempts by the Texas politicos.

IF FSU says yes, the SEC will stay at 14 for the time being, with an eye on going to 16 in the not too distant future.

HOWEVER, if FSU turns their invited down, OU is next on SEC wishlist, and the SEC brass is willing to bring OSU & TBoone's $$$ along to get OU.

If they both accept, that leaves the SEC at 15...and that's where KSU is in the mix, along with Va Tech (who is expected to decline, they haven't been as receptive in behind the scenes communication).

So as I understand it, FSU & Oklahoma will control KSU's fate.  Will be interesting to see how it all plays out.

W

great first post rainman.  while our info is a bit different I can tell you are getting some good info.  keep it coming.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2011, 06:05:01 PM
My Dad is a close friend of Mike Slive (SEC Commiss), and he told me that A&M is the one making this all happen quicker than anticipated.

A&M and FSU are the first to get invites.  A&M has already basically said yes, barring any wrangling/extortion attempts by the Texas politicos.

IF FSU says yes, the SEC will stay at 14 for the time being, with an eye on going to 16 in the not too distant future.

HOWEVER, if FSU turns their invited down, OU is next on SEC wishlist, and the SEC brass is willing to bring OSU & TBoone's $$$ along to get OU.

If they both accept, that leaves the SEC at 15...and that's where KSU is in the mix, along with Va Tech (who is expected to decline, they haven't been as receptive in behind the scenes communication).

So as I understand it, FSU & Oklahoma will control KSU's fate.  Will be interesting to see how it all plays out.

W

great first post rainman.  while our info is a bit different I can tell you are getting some good info.  keep it coming.

also, thoughts on Bo pissing his pants during a game this year?
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 12, 2011, 06:15:03 PM
My Dad is a close friend of Mike Slive (SEC Commiss), and he told me that A&M is the one making this all happen quicker than anticipated.

A&M and FSU are the first to get invites.  A&M has already basically said yes, barring any wrangling/extortion attempts by the Texas politicos.

IF FSU says yes, the SEC will stay at 14 for the time being, with an eye on going to 16 in the not too distant future.

HOWEVER, if FSU turns their invited down, OU is next on SEC wishlist, and the SEC brass is willing to bring OSU & TBoone's $$$ along to get OU.

If they both accept, that leaves the SEC at 15...and that's where KSU is in the mix, along with Va Tech (who is expected to decline, they haven't been as receptive in behind the scenes communication).

So as I understand it, FSU & Oklahoma will control KSU's fate.  Will be interesting to see how it all plays out.

W

great first post rainman.  while our info is a bit different I can tell you are getting some good info.  keep it coming.

also, thoughts on Bo pissing his pants during a game this year?

second game. 
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: lifeasakstatefan on August 12, 2011, 06:33:50 PM
We're screwed. Here's K-State's press release regarding the possibliity of A&M leaving.

“K-State is fully committed to the Big 12 Conference and continues to be excited about its future. Should a current member elect to depart the league, we remain confident in the commitment of the remaining schools towards a bright future. We are actively engaged with our conference administration and fellow presidents and athletic directors to determine strategic next steps. As in the past we will provide more updates as they are warranted.”
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 12, 2011, 06:37:13 PM
We're screwed. Here's K-State's press release regarding the possibliity of A&M leaving.

“K-State is fully committed to the Big 12 Conference and continues to be excited about its future. Should a current member elect to depart the league, we remain confident in the commitment of the remaining schools towards a bright future. We are actively engaged with our conference administration and fellow presidents and athletic directors to determine strategic next steps. As in the past we will provide more updates as they are warranted.”

It's a smoke screen. Aggies played this card perfectly last year and now look where they are! Patience my friend.  :kstategrad:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: g2brg on August 12, 2011, 06:41:12 PM
I think this is the perfect time for Dodds to send the chickenhawks packing........I think BIG 8 would be a novel conference title.  If ku can't get into the big east there is always they're namesake the jayhawk conference.


 :kstatriot:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: kso_FAN on August 12, 2011, 06:44:21 PM
Seems like a good time to remind everyone who reads this thread that when you agreed to the www.goEMAW.com Terms and Conditions to register, you agreed to not talk to traditional and/or non-traditional media outlets about the contents of this board. 

I know at least one mod who has been contacted by a reporter from Baton Rouge so we can expect this to increase as this story heats up.  If this happens, politely decline to comment.  We have some pretty effective ways of identifying who is talking so don't think we won't know who is violating our T&C.  A violation would most definitely result in a suspension if not an outright ban.  Probably without a refund of any kind.

Thanks for keeping this in mind.

Oops.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 12, 2011, 06:46:28 PM
Seems like a good time to remind everyone who reads this thread that when you agreed to the www.goEMAW.com Terms and Conditions to register, you agreed to not talk to traditional and/or non-traditional media outlets about the contents of this board. 

I know at least one mod who has been contacted by a reporter from Baton Rouge so we can expect this to increase as this story heats up.  If this happens, politely decline to comment.  We have some pretty effective ways of identifying who is talking so don't think we won't know who is violating our T&C.  A violation would most definitely result in a suspension if not an outright ban.  Probably without a refund of any kind.

Thanks for keeping this in mind.

Oops.

You DIDN'T!! 
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2011, 06:48:00 PM
Alright, settle the eff down.  _Fan has been on this site a long time.  Mistakes were made.  Let's just move on.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: kso_FAN on August 12, 2011, 06:49:47 PM
Alright, settle the eff down.  _Fan has been on this site a long time.  Mistakes were made.  Let's just move on.

I appreciate that Pete. I mean the guy said the last guy he talked to dumped poison on some trees in Auburn, so I didn't think much would come of it...
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: DQ12 on August 12, 2011, 06:50:32 PM
Bad news guys, just talked to my uncle (who happens to know the AD at a certain SEC West institution) and he's saying talks of KSU to SEC may be slowing down.  This deal may have been fitz'd _fan'd up.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: MichiganisGood on August 13, 2011, 12:29:13 AM
A personal message from Jim Delaney..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxVD9Yd5ymI&feature=related


Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: kim carnes on August 13, 2011, 09:10:35 AM
From what I'm hearing, we've already rejected an invite to the SEC.   :dunno:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 13, 2011, 09:30:56 AM
True story, I have posted and read this thread several times and had no idea what Zenger was until I read the paper this morning.    :comeatme:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: LilSmokyMcIntyre on August 13, 2011, 10:29:31 PM
After watching this, I'm glad we got these old timers out of our strong grouping of member institutions. Btw is it a requirement that all rivals websites hire a young co-ed to complete bs interviews and be subject to creepy advances by the website owner (Fitz)?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmo3EISh2po (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmo3EISh2po)

 :powerespect:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Trim on August 13, 2011, 10:35:30 PM
Can not wait to get wildfratcountry's take on the interviewer's cargo shorts.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 13, 2011, 10:52:41 PM
Can not confirm, but am hearing rumblings about an Emergency KBOR meeting.   Pretty much the entire agenda will be how to finally rectify the "ku problem" so K-State will be free to move in the athletic direction it needs to move. 

Even hearing the Kansas Attorney General may be in attendance.  Anyone else hearing this . . .

Could it be the umbelicle cord from Mothership K-State is finally being cut?

Developing . . .

P.S.  K-State's statements about "commitment" to the Big 12? Sources say that K-State has a $hitpile of smoke bombs behind the curtain and they're just lighting them up one after the other, don't believe anything in any public statement from K-State about "commitment" to any conference. 

Working the phones in Anderson . . .



Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 13, 2011, 11:05:47 PM
Can not confirm, but am hearing rumblings about an Emergency KBOR meeting.   Pretty much the entire agenda will be how to finally rectify the "ku problem" so K-State will be free to move in the athletic direction it needs to move. 

Even hearing the Kansas Attorney General may be in attendance.  Anyone else hearing this . . .

Could it be the umbelicle cord from Mothership K-State is finally being cut?

Developing . . .

P.S.  K-State's statements about "commitment" to the Big 12? Sources say that K-State has a $hitpile of smoke bombs behind the curtain and they're just lighting them up one after the other, don't believe anything in any public statement from K-State about "commitment" to any conference. 

Working the phones in Anderson . . .





about the only thing i can say is that ksu and a&m have more in common than most people would think. nbaf, DoD, ft riley, shared programs and defense dollars.

if the sec adds a&m and my sources say that it's less likely today than thursday, they need to add another team and it won't be from typical sec territory. look for mizzou or kstate with a&m's obvious choice being ksu. i don't know how much pull a&m will have though and whether or not ksu getting in will sway their final decision to accept. i've heard it might. this is from high ranking people in DoD and not ksu or a&m fwiw.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: FHSU92 on August 13, 2011, 11:07:42 PM
Can not confirm, but am hearing rumblings about an Emergency KBOR meeting.   Pretty much the entire agenda will be how to finally rectify the "ku problem" so K-State will be free to move in the athletic direction it needs to move. 

Even hearing the Kansas Attorney General may be in attendance.  Anyone else hearing this . . .

Could it be the umbelicle cord from Mothership K-State is finally being cut?

Developing . . .

P.S.  K-State's statements about "commitment" to the Big 12? Sources say that K-State has a $hitpile of smoke bombs behind the curtain and they're just lighting them up one after the other, don't believe anything in any public statement from K-State about "commitment" to any conference. 

Working the phones in Anderson . . .

 

At 5:36 pm ADJC was heading west on Kimball LOLing in his black Jeep/GMC.  I was like (to my wife), "hey, that's ADJC...WTF, why is he laughing?"

Then I get home and see they had a conference call at 4pm...hmmm, I wonder if he was laughing about TAMU getting shafted?
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 13, 2011, 11:27:43 PM
Does anyone think we should maybe consider legal action against ku, or the state, or the KBOR?  When is enough . . . enough?  When can we rid ourselves of this . . . well, parasite??



Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: theymightbegiants on August 14, 2011, 12:26:41 AM
I can't wait for the longhorns to start pulling their strings to get us into the SEC. It all makes sense, Manhattan was always more of an SEC town, we will have a top 5 SEC stadium, they don't have to lose to us every year, and we will stop stealing all of the recruits they wish they could keep. OU might even throw into the pitch for us to go just so Bob doesn't have to recruit against Ol' Snyds. Can't wait for the SEC coaches to see how we do it up here in Manhattan, coming Fall 1013.  :kstatriot:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 15, 2011, 07:28:38 AM
 :jeffy:

oh man. getting interesting in SEC country....or should i say wildcat country. :peek:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 15, 2011, 07:35:29 AM
I can't wait for the longhorns to start pulling their strings to get us into the SEC. It all makes sense, Manhattan was always more of an SEC town, we will have a top 5 SEC stadium, they don't have to lose to us every year, and we will stop stealing all of the recruits they wish they could keep. OU might even throw into the pitch for us to go just so Bob doesn't have to recruit against Ol' Snyds. Can't wait for the SEC coaches to see how we do it up here in Manhattan, coming Fall 1013.  :kstatriot:

 :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 15, 2011, 10:42:56 AM
Okay, got off phone with an A-/B+ source who told me Tennessee has taken a firm anti-KSU stance.  They know CUrrie is an animal on the fund raising trail and are still sore about the Cotton Bowl butt-kicking. 

Source also said they did waiver because they would like to add our tethered school for the guaranteed football and basketball victories the move would provide.  The threat of KSU is too much to overcome that.
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: EllToPay on August 15, 2011, 10:59:31 AM
I can't wait until next year's CFB Championship Game when I can cheer on my fellow SEC bretheren.  :emawkid:
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: MichiganisGood on August 15, 2011, 02:54:01 PM
So how is this turning out ?? I decided during this round of expansion I was just going to ignore it until crap was pretty much finalized.. The last round took a lot out of me, a million different 'reliable' sources saying a million different things and all being wrong, the truth is like 4 or 5 people ACTUALLY know anything concrete about whats going on and they aren't talking to message boarders..

This time I'm just going to not start paying attention until the thing is done, is it almost done ??
Title: Re: zenger/ku/conf realignment
Post by: steve dave on August 15, 2011, 03:00:02 PM
So how is this turning out ?? I decided during this round of expansion I was just going to ignore it until crap was pretty much finalized.. The last round took a lot out of me, a million different 'reliable' sources saying a million different things and all being wrong, the truth is like 4 or 5 people ACTUALLY know anything concrete about whats going on and they aren't talking to message boarders..

This time I'm just going to not start paying attention until the thing is done, is it almost done ??

100% lock SEC for K-State