Author Topic: Smoke your cigars and enjoy the band while you can.... (Read 4967191 times)

captaincrap · « **Reply #6900 on:** May 23, 2011, 03:10:26 PM »

http://www.cbssports.com/#!/collegefootball/story/15091411/many-questions-looming-as-big-east-ponders-expansion

captaincrap · « **Reply #6901 on:** May 23, 2011, 03:13:31 PM »

Also: http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2011-05-23/jim-calhoun-predicts-big-east-split-but-it-wont-happen

CNS · « **Reply #6902 on:** May 23, 2011, 03:16:23 PM »

If we join the Big East, we will have to figure out some sort of jet pool schedule.

Panjandrum · « **Reply #6903 on:** May 23, 2011, 03:17:06 PM »

Quote from: captaincrap on May 23, 2011, 03:10:26 PM

http://www.cbssports.com/#!/collegefootball/story/15091411/many-questions-looming-as-big-east-ponders-expansion

No matter what happens, if Armageddon takes place, I still think our block of four is the most attractive option to get them to 16 like everyone else.

However, it won't come to that.

CNS · « **Reply #6904 on:** May 23, 2011, 03:18:15 PM »

Ubben:

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Always interesting to get your thoughts on teams looming around should the Big 12 seriously explore expansion in the future. As I've reiterated in this space, the league currently is not exploring expansion, and I don't believe it will, but if problems emerge between now and the television contract negotiations for first-tier rights in 2015, I could see it becoming a possibility. And that could result in big money.

Anyway, let's take a look at what you thought. I grouped them into logical two-program groups, but again, you're more than welcome to offer suggestions in my mailbag. I heard from a ton of you on this, and we'll take a look at what some of you had to say later on this week.

No. 1: Arizona and Arizona State -- 39 percent

There's no doubt this selection is inflated a bit by the attractiveness of the candidates, so I'm not wholly surprised at the results, but it's good to see I'm not the only one who thinks bringing in the Arizona schools would be a huge move for the league. Like I've said all along, it's far from a sure thing, but there's certainly a foreseeable scenario that brings both teams in the league.

If we see Oklahoma, Texas or someone else get left out of the national title game or complaints about the nine-game schedule become common, expansion will be brought up in earnest. That timing would likely have to be before new television contract for first-tier rights, but if the Big 12 can sit down with television execs like it did last summer and pass the findings along to UA and ASU -- i.e., "You can make more money in the Big 12 than in the Pac-12" -- I could see the Arizona schools, who joined the Pac-12 in 1978, hopping over to the Big 12.

I'm definitely not betting on it, and ultimately, the alumni links to California (sound familiar, eh, Colorado?) will probably be too much to overcome. But if expansion exploration becomes a reality, the Big 12 would be making a mistake if it didn't at least gauge the Arizona schools' interest.

No. 2: Brigham Young and Air Force -- 28 percent

The two so-called "national brands" came in at second. The freedom of the Big 12's third-tier rights would be welcomed by BYU, which already has its own network, and Air Force could be another solid addition with a national following for obvious reasons. The Cougars sound pretty committed to independence, and have a TV deal of their own with ESPN, but they'd definitely have to take a long look at committing to a league if the Big 12 wanted it. It'd be a big move geographically -- Air Force is in Colorado and BYU is in Utah -- but if it came down to it, inviting both of these programs would be a solid move.

Most hilarious suggestion for the Big 12 this weekend? Keep it at 10 teams, but kick Iowa State out and bring in BYU. Yeah, I'm sure that would work.

No. 3: TCU and Houston -- 25 percent

I honestly thought these two would run away with the poll, but I'm proud of all you voters. Finally, it looks like you're paying attention. Unlike the first two options, neither program here adds a lot more than their proximity to the Big 12, and as such, these are the names I hear the most from readers.

No. 4: Louisville and Cincinnati -- 9 percent

No love for the Big East? I was shocked this number was that low. When I guessed the results of the poll, I had TCU and Houston hauling in about 40 percent of the vote, and the other three with an even distribution somewhere between 25 and 15 percent. Not so. I'm not entirely sure why the number was this low -- no respect for the Big East? Not that it deserves any -- but Cincinnati's football program is on the rise, and Louisville is obviously a solid program in the two revenue-producing sports.

So that's that: An interesting exercise. I appreciate the feedback. Obviously, these polls aren't scientific, but it does give me a sense of what the fans actually want to see. I've gotten plenty from you already, but we'll look at a few of your other suggestions later this week. There's still time to slip those into my mailbag.

CNS · « **Reply #6905 on:** May 23, 2011, 04:16:15 PM »

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You don’t say

“We’re going to keep it at 10 so the KU grads can count the number of schools in the conference.”

—Kansas State president Kirk Schulz, joking at Rotary today about why the Big 12 conference will stay with only 10 schools

Read more: http://blogs.kansas.com/haveyouheard/2011/05/23/you-dont-say-413/#ixzz1NDEzGsCJ

Stevesie60 · « **Reply #6906 on:** May 23, 2011, 04:35:42 PM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on May 23, 2011, 04:16:15 PM

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You don’t say

“We’re going to keep it at 10 so the KU grads can count the number of schools in the conference.”

—Kansas State president Kirk Schulz, joking at Rotary today about why the Big 12 conference will stay with only 10 schools

Read more: http://blogs.kansas.com/haveyouheard/2011/05/23/you-dont-say-413/#ixzz1NDEzGsCJ

That's our Schulzy!!

steve dave · « **Reply #6907 on:** May 23, 2011, 04:58:33 PM »

could shulzy be more amazing? i mean, other than his ruthless crusade against emaw.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #6908 on:** May 23, 2011, 05:33:31 PM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on May 23, 2011, 04:16:15 PM

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You don’t say

“We’re going to keep it at 10 so the KU grads can count the number of schools in the conference.”

—Kansas State president Kirk Schulz, joking at Rotary today about why the Big 12 conference will stay with only 10 schools

Read more: http://blogs.kansas.com/haveyouheard/2011/05/23/you-dont-say-413/#ixzz1NDEzGsCJ

omg

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #6909 on:** May 23, 2011, 10:16:56 PM »

Shultzy just called out ku for going 1-17 against KSU. Damn

jtksu · « **Reply #6910 on:** May 23, 2011, 11:13:13 PM »

1-17 in all sports this year?

MichiganisGood · « **Reply #6911 on:** May 24, 2011, 06:08:41 AM »

So how do you think Nebraska will fair in the B10 now ?? I honestly don't know much about them aside from a few guys on D (most of whom just got drafted too) and then like T-Mart, Helu, Niles Paul and guys like that..

Wisconsin and Iowa who were really good last year should be not nearly as good this year, and then everyone else returns a lot although teams like Illinois, PSU and Michigan return a lot from mediocre/slightly crappy teams..

I figure the top 3 will be OSU, MSU, and Nebraska but not sure where to put them since I don't know jack about Neb., OSU has a bunch of players suspended, and MSU got annihilated by the ONLY 2 good teams they played last season(and they're super gay)..

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #6912 on:** May 24, 2011, 08:18:49 AM »

Quote from: MichiganisGood on May 24, 2011, 06:08:41 AM

So how do you think Nebraska will fair in the B10 now ?? I honestly don't know much about them aside from a few guys on D (most of whom just got drafted too) and then like T-Mart, Helu, Niles Paul and guys like that..

Wisconsin and Iowa who were really good last year should be not nearly as good this year, and then everyone else returns a lot although teams like Illinois, PSU and Michigan return a lot from mediocre/slightly crappy teams..

I figure the top 3 will be OSU, MSU, and Nebraska but not sure where to put them since I don't know jack about Neb., OSU has a bunch of players suspended, and MSU got annihilated by the ONLY 2 good teams they played last season(and they're super gay)..

I think they will have about as much success as they did in the Big 12 over the past 10 years. They won't ever win the conference in any sport, but they will be competitive enough to be mentioned most years. Expect the money that runs through Michigan and Ohio State to make the Huskers unbelievably butt hurt in the coming years.

Saulbadguy · « **Reply #6913 on:** May 24, 2011, 08:20:35 AM »

Quote from: MichiganisGood on May 24, 2011, 06:08:41 AM

So how do you think Nebraska will fair in the B10 now ?? I honestly don't know much about them aside from a few guys on D (most of whom just got drafted too) and then like T-Mart, Helu, Niles Paul and guys like that..

Wisconsin and Iowa who were really good last year should be not nearly as good this year, and then everyone else returns a lot although teams like Illinois, PSU and Michigan return a lot from mediocre/slightly crappy teams..

I figure the top 3 will be OSU, MSU, and Nebraska but not sure where to put them since I don't know jack about Neb., OSU has a bunch of players suspended, and MSU got annihilated by the ONLY 2 good teams they played last season(and they're super gay)..

they will suck taint

CNS · « **Reply #6914 on:** May 24, 2011, 08:20:57 AM »

Pelini is going to be a real treat for you guys.

sonofdaxjones · « **Reply #6915 on:** May 24, 2011, 08:25:02 AM »

Cornhole thinks they're going to dominate in the Big 10.

MichiganisGood . . . there's a few things you need to prepare yourself and your fellow Michigan fans for.

I'll start: If Michigan beats Cornhole, the primary focuse for Cornhole fans after the game will be to ensure the entire world knows that Michigan fans are by far and away the worst people on the planet and the biggest bandwagon fans in history, with absolutely no knowledge of the game itself.

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #6916 on:** May 24, 2011, 08:27:09 AM »

The stories about Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State buying off the referees are going to be glorious.

sonofdaxjones · « **Reply #6917 on:** May 24, 2011, 08:30:23 AM »

Quote from: Nuts Kicked on May 24, 2011, 08:27:09 AM

The stories about Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State buying off the referees are going to be glorious.

Can not wait.

WildcatNkilt · « **Reply #6918 on:** May 24, 2011, 08:31:39 AM »

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on May 24, 2011, 08:25:02 AM

Cornhole thinks they're going to dominate in the Big 10.

MichiganisGood . . . there's a few things you need to prepare yourself and your fellow Michigan fans for.

I'll start: If Michigan beats Cornhole, the primary focuse for Cornhole fans after the game will be to ensure the entire world knows that Michigan fans are by far and away the worst people on the planet and the biggest bandwagon fans in history, with absolutely no knowledge of the game itself.

Yet attempting to validate why Cornhole U has the greatest fanbase in the nation, and a real knowledge of the game.

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #6919 on:** May 24, 2011, 01:58:41 PM »

Quote from: WildcatNkilt on May 24, 2011, 08:31:39 AM

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on May 24, 2011, 08:25:02 AM
Cornhole thinks they're going to dominate in the Big 10.

MichiganisGood . . . there's a few things you need to prepare yourself and your fellow Michigan fans for.

I'll start: If Michigan beats Cornhole, the primary focuse for Cornhole fans after the game will be to ensure the entire world knows that Michigan fans are by far and away the worst people on the planet and the biggest bandwagon fans in history, with absolutely no knowledge of the game itself.

Yet attempting to validate why Cornhole U has the greatest fanbase in the nation, and a real knowledge of the game.

It will be at least a decade before they don't blame every loss on the referees who are clearly biased towards the old Big 10 members.

MichiganisGood · « **Reply #6920 on:** May 24, 2011, 02:03:17 PM »

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on May 24, 2011, 08:25:02 AM

Cornhole thinks they're going to dominate in the Big 10.

MichiganisGood . . . there's a few things you need to prepare yourself and your fellow Michigan fans for.

I'll start: If Michigan beats Cornhole, the primary focuse for Cornhole fans after the game will be to ensure the entire world knows that Michigan fans are by far and away the worst people on the planet and the biggest bandwagon fans in history, with absolutely no knowledge of the game itself.

Nobody would ever believe them, I mean c'mon !! Have you seen us ?? Were awesome...

This reminds me, I forget exactly how the story goes but when we played them in the Alamo Bowl in 05 there was a lot of debate back and forth about our split title in 97.. Anyway, well Scott Frosts mom wrote a very stern worded letter to the Mods over on the UofM rivals site about how sweet the Huskers were and about how we were not sweet, were really dumb, and stuff like that..

Yeah, that story is much better if I didn't suck at re-telling stories..

steve dave · « **Reply #6921 on:** May 24, 2011, 02:08:21 PM »

scott frosts mom sounds like a wh0re

bakerman · « **Reply #6922 on:** May 24, 2011, 02:13:40 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on May 24, 2011, 02:08:21 PM

scott frosts mom ~~sounds like~~ is a wh0re

Stevesie60 · « **Reply #6923 on:** May 24, 2011, 02:18:36 PM »

Quote from: MichiganisGood on May 24, 2011, 02:03:17 PM

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on May 24, 2011, 08:25:02 AM
Cornhole thinks they're going to dominate in the Big 10.

MichiganisGood . . . there's a few things you need to prepare yourself and your fellow Michigan fans for.

I'll start: If Michigan beats Cornhole, the primary focuse for Cornhole fans after the game will be to ensure the entire world knows that Michigan fans are by far and away the worst people on the planet and the biggest bandwagon fans in history, with absolutely no knowledge of the game itself.

Nobody would ever believe them, I mean c'mon !!

They don't care if anyone believes them. They make that stuff up just to reassure themselves they are really the #1 team in the nation no matter what their record says. Look up some of huskerpride's posts.

BoondockSooner · « **Reply #6924 on:** May 24, 2011, 02:36:47 PM »

It ain't no thing my purp-sippin brothas. OU and Texas were done pimpin' that big red ass so we let big daddy Michigan and his bad person cousin Ohio State slap 'em around for a bit. Once a biotch always a biotch