A Sea Of Red

I like the berm. I think it should stay until there's a proven need for more seats.

I wish we could sit on the berm

stokesjokes wrote: ↑September 28th, 2021, 4:19 pm I wish we could sit on the berm

So do my kids. They have always wanted to hand out on the berm since it was built. I guess they have resolved it is to steep to be safe. Also, not sure how many kids would be "sitting" if they did allow it.

It amazes me that they don't allow sitting there. It seems like the perfect spot for GA tickets. I'm curious if there's a way to make it less steep

In the old days we could, and IIRC the original plan was for it to be allowed. It would be great for the kids. The baseball stadium has a playground, it would be nice for the football stadium to have something.

Ill flame wrote: ↑September 28th, 2021, 4:59 pm It amazes me that they don't allow sitting there. It seems like the perfect spot for GA tickets. I'm curious if there's a way to make it less steep

Don't know if the architect or the contractor is to blame, but one way or another, the end result is deemed too steep to be used safely.

My guess is the slope was built at the proper angle for adding seats later. After it was finished they realized it was to steep for anything else.

G5 expansion in gifs, pretty funny stuff LU with a mention. The GIF reference to Judy refers to the CUSA commissioner Judy MacLeod, who is widely recognized as the most incompetent person in sports.

https://csnbbs.com/thread-930771.html

Redbonebandit wrote: ↑September 28th, 2021, 8:52 pm G5 expansion in gifs, pretty funny stuff LU with a mention. The GIF reference to Judy refers to the CUSA commissioner Judy MacLeod, who is widely recognized as the most incompetent person in sports.

https://csnbbs.com/thread-930771.html

That was pretty good. The Liberty one was spot on

That was hilarious

AAC appears set to add Colorado State and Air Force. Will they look south and east next?

https://thespun.com/aac/aac-reportedly- ... -air-force

I never would have thought before all this began the AAC would go after those 2 schools even though they are both towards the top of g5 in revenue.

Considering the direction aac is heading in, it makes sense to go to no fewer than 12 teams although I actually think them going to 16 teams could be the move that provides the most stability long term. Just adding 2 schools from Colorado will only alienate the east coast teams more (especially temple). At least with a conference like this example below, everyone would have multiple schools relatively close and all the schools have a clear desire to move up the cfb ladder.

It will be interesting to see what the CO schools do.

https://www.denverpost.com/2021/09/28/s ... nt-future/

I’ll be a little disappointed if the CO schools move. I’ve always liked the MW conference vibe. The AAC seems awkward and disjointed by comparison. Personally, I don’t think there is a big enough competitive difference to make the move.

Good site with TV numbers.

https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/colleg ... v-ratings/

I've read several articles/opinion peices by alumni or doners @ AF CSU and FIU that want no part of a conference spread out from coast to coast (AAC).

Schools out west should not be in AAC.

Well it is the AMERICAN athletic conference so its only fitting that the conference spans coast to coast. We are seeing modern manifest destiny at work.

While it looks like the AAC wants AF and CSU, there are 2 sides to the coin. I'm not sure either of them will want to take on those travel expenses for non-revenue sports.

Those 2 schools bring very little to the conference, other than high travel costs.

olldflame wrote: ↑September 30th, 2021, 7:21 am While it looks like the AAC wants AF and CSU, there are 2 sides to the coin. I'm not sure either of them will want to take on those travel expenses for non-revenue sports.

After reading this add UAB to admin reluctant to join AAC. Sounds like they're angling for the sun belt.

https://www.al.com/sports/2021/09/hugh- ... r-uab.html

It takes a plane ride everywhere but the front range schools for AFA & CSU. That means outside of Wyoming & Colorado that everywhere else is the cost of a flight. So that is not a huge obstacle to overcome. AFA wants Texas access and CSU wants to be where AFA goes. And Texas is fertile recruiting ground for not only prospects but also students.

Air Force brings a lot of prestige to the AAC, especially when coupled with Navy. I wonder if Air Force and Navy in the AAC tempts Army to consider joining football only. I know Army likes being indy, but they've also said they'd consider being in the same conference with Navy and Air Force.

Air Force, CSU, UAB and possibly UNCC appear to be the front runners for the AAC. However, I've read that there's some internal push back at Air Force and budget issues at UAB for the AAC. Although McMurphy has said Air Force and CSU will announce their AAC move next week. Also I'm seeing us and JMU get mentioned a lot on CNSBBS and Twitters as going to the Sun Belt or a watered down CUSA. It'll be very interesting to see how things play out, especially for us. But I'm wondering if it's in our best interests to see what happens with B12 Part Duex first before committing to one place or another.

Sly Fox wrote: ↑September 30th, 2021, 10:17 am It takes a plane ride everywhere but the front range schools for AFA & CSU. That means outside of Wyoming & Colorado that everywhere else is the cost of a flight. So that is not a huge obstacle to overcome. AFA wants Texas access and CSU wants to be where AFA goes. And Texas is fertile recruiting ground for not only prospects but also students.

The MWC, CUSA and Sun Belt need to set down and and work out something, become more regionalized.

Only schools that can for the foreseeable future afford long distance traveling be considered by the AAC.

As far as MWC, CUSA, SB. Sun Belt is in the cat birds seat if you ask me.

AAC seems to be set on CSU and AF plus maybe 2 more.

Army and Liberty would be nice

Who woulda thunkit?