[bluedevilflame]

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.co ... n-tuesday/
Tulsa press conference, heading to new BE. Buckle up fellas..

[Blessed1]

34 million dollar athletic budget, more than our 30...Most likely a lot in salaries. They are well staffed, well funded, and scholarships are in place. Are they fully funded with scholarships like we are...probably not. Would have to add 22 football and find the appropriate numbers for women. It could mean starting a new program or simply fully funding the ones they have.

That sounds like a sloppy mess. It doesn't sound like they'll have their act together before June 1st. Plus, they just hired the Carr Sports company to analyze the whole athletic program. I think it would be rather odd to join a conference before getting their analysis report back. From what I read, that report will not be back until September.

[logic]

Can you imagine the meltdown not only on the Sun Belt board but also the JMU board if we get the invite?

[bluedevilflame]

Can you imagine the meltdown not only on the Sun Belt board but also the JMU board if we get the invite?

Nothing short of beautiful if it does

[Kricket]

If we get in, and JMU is too late, I think that would speak volumes about our leadership compared to JMU's. I still think we're being used to make JMU jealous as other posters have suggested.

[TallyW]

What this episode tells me is that we're in... it's just how soon. There is still much movement to be done at the top of the ladder so I fully assume that SBC will be adjusting a few more times in the next year or so. If it's public that LU is in the mix on this spot, I'm certain we get the next one. It's a good day as far as I'm concerned.

[BJWilliams]

It will be a crazy day in the news office if/when it happens

[Cider Jim]

I have to admit, this sounds a lot more like LU than it does JMU:

“I remain confident that we have numerous options and that there are universities that have a strong desire to be members of the Sun Belt Conference,” Benson said in a statement.

http://www.theshorthorn.com/blogs/maver ... 0f31a.html

[jbock13]

I have to admit, this sounds a lot more like LU than it does JMU:

“I remain confident that we have numerous options and that there are universities that have a strong desire to be members of the Sun Belt Conference,” Benson said in a statement.

http://www.theshorthorn.com/blogs/maver ... 0f31a.html

Sure, it's definitely a reference to us. However, that statement has nothing to do with inviting teams (us).

[Purple Haize]

I have to admit, this sounds a lot more like LU than it does JMU:

“I remain confident that we have numerous options and that there are universities that have a strong desire to be members of the Sun Belt Conference,” Benson said in a statement.

http://www.theshorthorn.com/blogs/maver ... 0f31a.html

Sure, it's definitely a reference to us. However, that statement has nothing to do with inviting teams (us).

It's about pressuring JMU

[01LUGrad]

JMU is in a precarious position. They probably don't have any real desire to be in the SBC. They are probably far more interested in CUSA or the MAC (or somehow salvaging the sinking CAA), but the fact that the SB is throwing themselves at them with the understanding that LU is probably getting in if they say no, must make them sick.

[flamefaninNC]

newby here. I have been watching these threads for over a week now. Whats the likely hood that LU gets in this week?

[PatrickKelly]

Its going to be hard for me to keep my mouth quiet and be Christ like on the SB board if we actually get an invite. Paul, App70, Tom Math?? I would love to meet some of those dudes face to face and see if they would talk the same smack.

[jbock13]

Its going to be hard for me to keep my mouth quiet and be Christ like on the SB board if we actually get an invite. Paul, App70, Tom Math?? I would love to meet some of those dudes face to face and see if they would talk the same smack.

Don't. You can't win an argument with morons. And you'll look like one for trying. (Not to personally call you a moron, just friendly advice I've heard before).

[flameshaw]

Its going to be hard for me to keep my mouth quiet and be Christ like on the SB board if we actually get an invite. Paul, App70, Tom Math?? I would love to meet some of those dudes face to face and see if they would talk the same smack.

A real kind thing would be to invite them to a tailgate party the first time we play them. As much as you may want to rub it in their face, you can catch more bees with honey, than vinegar. I will also be the first to admit that serving vinegar would be much more fun, just not as classy. .

[Purple Haize]

Its going to be hard for me to keep my mouth quiet and be Christ like on the SB board if we actually get an invite. Paul, App70, Tom Math?? I would love to meet some of those dudes face to face and see if they would talk the same smack.

A real kind thing would be to invite them to a tailgate party the first time we play them. As much as you may want to rub it in their face, you can catch more bees with honey, than vinegar. I will also be the first to admit that serving vinegar would be much more fun, just not as classy. .

BYOB

[flamefaninNC]

What are the chances of LU getting invited to the Sunbelt this week?

[Cider Jim]

Paul, App70, Tom Math?? I would love to meet some of those dudes face to face and see if they would talk the same smack.

You can't win an argument with morons. And you'll look like one for trying.

Reminds me a famous quote attributed to Mark Twain: “Do not argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”

[bluedevilflame]

Posted on twitter a little while ago
http://sunbeltinsider.blogspot.com/2013 ... ref=tw&m=1

[TallyW]

Can we say grammar?

[LUGrad2000]

"Your guess is better than mind". I am glad people are writing about us, but maybe not this guy.

[alabama24]

BYORB

FIFY.

[ballah09]

34 million dollar athletic budget, more than our 30...Most likely a lot in salaries. They are well staffed, well funded, and scholarships are in place. Are they fully funded with scholarships like we are...probably not. Would have to add 22 football and find the appropriate numbers for women. It could mean starting a new program or simply fully funding the ones they have.

That sounds like a sloppy mess. It doesn't sound like they'll have their act together before June 1st. Plus, they just hired the Carr Sports company to analyze the whole athletic program. I think it would be usually odd to join a conference before getting their report back. From what I read, that report will not be back until September.

according to stoss

Liberty spent more in football. 8.4 million. compared to JMU 6.6.

lets take a look at academics and endowment compared to some of the other sunbelt schools and where lu stands in the rankings. alot of the schools aren't ranked national. granted some have programs ranked.

US news regional

65. Liberty
67. Troy
91. Louisiana-Monroe

Forbes
584. Liberty
590. University of Louisiana at Lafayette
618. Georgia Southern
636. Troy
unranked: arkansas state, ulm

endowment
Arkansas State-- $10 mill
Georgia Southern-- $39 mill
JMU-- $58 Mill
Liberty--54 mill
Troy-- $396 k
ULM--$23 mill

Liberty is middle of better than half the schools in that regard.

[jbock13]

Posted on twitter a little while ago
http://sunbeltinsider.blogspot.com/2013 ... ref=tw&m=1

Wow, a positive article about us is refreshing haha

[Kolzilla41]

"With realignment continuing, Brett McMurphy of ESPN.com is reporting that Liberty and James Madison top the list of possible schools that could fill the void that has been left vacant in the Sun Belt by Western Kentucky’s move."

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports. ... a-in-2014/

Great movie reference