Conference realignment "Rumors" "tweets" "etc"

[Triple B]

8 minutes ago, WoolyBully said:

And so, we have landed at Stage Seven: acceptance.

I have asked the question, so what if USF is a mid-major program, in perpetuity? Really, what is so bad about truly competing to the absolute best of our ability (and talent and resource availability) if we live on a world firmly and clearly divided between the haves and have-nots? What if, by not starting a program until the late twentieth century, we are truly and irreparably late to the party? Can we live with that (not saying the choice is solely under our control, but...)? Why not just stay in our weight class and dominate that?

Think about all of the non-P schools out there. And I'd be willing to bet that when the next Level Seven hits the realignment Richter scale, that number grows. The P-boyz could very well install a system whereby if certain metrics are not met, pack your bags 'cause the bus is leaving for Mid Majorville. Could happen. We're talking about the distribution of millions of dollars. And we all know how those stories end when the robbers get back to the rendezvous. 

I know, I know, this is all in fun about whipping together some fantasy conference that we'd all like to see come to fruition and one day get all amped up about the annual U of SF - Ohio State game. And I also know that the whole point of rumors and tweets is to entertain, otherwise the thread would be called Realignment Facts Released Through Athletic Departments Only. We'd never get to the rarified air of a 4K page thread.

I would be paperclip-in-the-electrical-outlet shocked to see U of SF depart the AAC anytime soon. Just not anchoring to that idea. Now, maybe after a period of being at the top of the conference and really, really distinguishing us from the rest of the Non-P universe, then we might have some appeal.  I just don't see us dumb lucking (à la Big East) into P-dom. That's just my opinion and it's worth every single, solitary cent you paid for it. 

Awesome post, Wooly, and filled to the brim with some harsh reality many just don't want to face .... but I do think we have a chance to "dumb luck" into P-dom the same we did the first time .... potential along with some other factors related to the landing spot.

[Sk00b]

6 hours ago, 00Bull said:

I kind of think desperation is the appropriate reaction at the moment.
They are trying to avoid the quagmire that USF and other have nots are in. They know it will destroy interest in their football programs. I can only hope USF is acting with equal desperation. 

OCS...

4 hours ago, Triple B said:

2 hours ago, BDYZR said:

I can remember very few years ago when people were saying that playing ANYBODY in the AAC would not get anyone noticed.

NEWS FLASH! They noticed.

Crazy. People noticed teams winning championships and NY6 bowl games. I can't believe it.

[Brad]

6 minutes ago, Triple B said:

but I do think we have a chance to "dumb luck" into P-dom the same we did the first time

You think Lee Roy would agree with that statement?

[Triple B]

2 minutes ago, Brad said:

You think Lee Roy would agree with that statement?

I wouldn't use the term "dumb luck" when discussing it with LRS but I'm certain he'd agree that the invite had something to do with having potential to succeed up there, among other factors and it could happen again.

[usf97]

Just enjoy the ride. Hoping to win a few games this year. 
 

 

[00Bull]

20 minutes ago, Sk00b said:

OCS...

Crazy. People noticed teams winning championships and NY6 bowl games. I can't believe it.

True. I would have thought they’d be all about dropping some renderings to create some more buzz right/positive PR now (albeit completely manufactured). Makes you wonder.

[Bull Matrix]

So if USF gets left out I guess they can aim for the Big Ten 

[flsportsfan83]

26 minutes ago, Bull Matrix said:

So if USF gets left out I guess they can aim for the Big Ten 

 

[lotsofbull99]

Are we in the PAC8 yet?

[Bull Matrix]

2 minutes ago, lotsofbull99 said:

Are we in the PAC8 yet?

Think that was just another false flag…