[PAmedic]

"these people" ?

maybe that kind of attitude is exactly why we have a PR issue

[TIMSCAR20]

"these people" ?

maybe that kind of attitude is exactly why we have a PR issue

Reminds me of a classic Archie Bunker-George Jefferson conversation that was hilarious:

Jefferson: That's what's wrong with you people!

Bunker: Who are you calling "you people"?! YOU PEOPLE are "you people".

[BJWilliams]

My point is...the so-called "anti-Liberty" coalition in the Sun Belt will go to pretty extreme lengths to avoid extending an invite.

[SuperJon]

It's not just the Sun Belt, Beej. No one wants us.

[Liberty22]

Just playing devil's advocate here but why raise the entrance fee to $2 million?

Liberty may be the only school that can afford that. Could it be that they know LU could be the only viable option by doing it thereby appeasing some folks who may be against an LU invite.

"We gauged the interest of EKU, CU, MOST, etc. but they can't afford the upgrades and invite, etc" or "LU is the only option so let's get more money out of them by raising the entrance fee"

[TIMSCAR20]

Just playing devil's advocate here but why raise the entrance fee to $2 million?

Liberty may be the only school that can afford that. Could it be that they know LU could be the only viable option by doing it thereby appeasing some folks who may be against an LU invite.

"We gauged the interest of EKU, CU, MOST, etc. but they can't afford the upgrades and invite, etc" or "LU is the only option so let's get more money out of them by raising the entrance fee"

There actually could be something there Liberty22. If Liberty is willing to pay a ton more than most were to "buy their way in" then it would appear to others that perhaps the Sunbelt was discriminating against "Christians" by charging more than they would some other entity. So if you raise the price of admission for all but you know only 1 can afford it, you stay away from potential negative legal impacts down the road. I'm not saying that is the case but it does seem probable.

[Purple Haize]

Just playing devil's advocate here but why raise the entrance fee to $2 million?

Liberty may be the only school that can afford that. Could it be that they know LU could be the only viable option by doing it thereby appeasing some folks who may be against an LU invite.

"We gauged the interest of EKU, CU, MOST, etc. but they can't afford the upgrades and invite, etc" or "LU is the only option so let's get more money out of them by raising the entrance fee"

There actually could be something there Liberty22. If Liberty is willing to pay a ton more than most were to "buy their way in" then it would appear to others that perhaps the Sunbelt was discriminating against "Christians" by charging more than they would some other entity. So if you raise the price of admission for all but you know only 1 can afford it, you stay away from potential negative legal impacts down the road. I'm not saying that is the case but it does seem probable.

I'm not sure that's not the thought process. This way they can be bought without looking like they were bought

And I loved All In The Family

[alabama24]

There actually could be something there Liberty22.

Uh... Isn't that what I said earlier? lol

Great All in the Family quote.

[CinciFlame]

Then why not raised it to 5 million. They know Liberty would be willing to pony up the money.

[Humble_Opinion]

Then why not raised it to 5 million. They know Liberty would be willing to pony up the money.

That wouldn't make it too obvious...

[Humble_Opinion]

I think the Sun Belt is expecting to lose another member soon in my opinion.

[Purple Haize]

You guys are giving the Sun Belt way too much credit. There is no plan. Just incompetence.

Even in impotence people can be greedy
Yet no one seems to mention that. They just see the lights of FBS and say 'Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie'.
#bestchoicenotonlychoice

[PAmedic]

Then why not raised it to 5 million. They know Liberty would be willing to pony up the money.

That wouldn't make it too obvious...

that and half their members want out eventually too

raising the exit fee results in them effectively boning themselves

[Sly Fox]

First off, that fee is not insurmountable for most of the candidates considering the CFP payouts that new member will be eligible to receive. The Sun Belt believes they hold the golden ticket and should price it accordingly. However the exit fees seem to be a more concerted effort to hold onto their existing members who might be on the fence about a CUSA invitation should one open up thanks to UAB. But I don't see the exit fees keeping ULaLa or USA from bolting. It just adds a little sting to the decision.

Some of the folks on the Belt board seem to believe that these moves mean that some back-channel maneuvering has been underway and they could announce a decision by June 1st. They seem to think Missouri State & EKU are the two league targets. I personally think these moves make it less likely that NMSU would accept a full invitation from the Belt. Such a move would certainly price them out of another jump to CUSA or MWC down the line should something materialize. They can simply camp out in the WAC and even still be eligible for any type of WAC football resuscitation. Why pay entry fee to the Belt and then an additonal exit & entry fee for move to league they really want should one open up in next year or so.

[JK37]

"these people" ?

maybe that kind of attitude is exactly why we have a PR issue

Reminds me of a classic Archie Bunker-George Jefferson conversation that was hilarious:

Jefferson: That's what's wrong with you people!

Bunker: Who are you calling "you people"?! YOU PEOPLE are "you people".

CLASSIC!

(I'm an old soul.)

[Sly Fox]

Rep Jack Williams: Sources say UAB football not returning

Posted: May 21, 2015 9:08 AM CDT
Updated: May 21, 2015 9:22 AM CDT
By Jordan Smith

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Alabama Representative Jack Williams says three sources have told him UAB president Dr. Ray Watts will be issuing an e-mail at 7 p.m. Friday stating that football will not be returning.

Watts announced the University would be ending the programs in December 2014. That announcement was followed by months of protests, public outrage and national media coverage.

Williams says his sources believe Watts never intended to restore the program.

“If the reports are true, to make the announcement on social media at 7 p.m. on Friday night at the beginning of a holiday weekend is cowardice at its best,” Williams said in a phone interview on Good Day Alabama.

Click Here for Full Story

[alabama24]

See all, Sly knows how to do it right, posting links and all.

[Sly Fox]

Terrified of UAB football? Of course not. Settling old scores? It would appear so.

[LUinPA]

See all, Sly knows how to do it right, posting links and all. :I chortle audibly.:

I tip my hat to the master...

No, not you Purple.... "Sly"

[alabama24]

Terrified of UAB football? Of course not. Settling old scores? It would appear so.

This is coming from the President of UAB.

[bluejacket]

Some of the folks on the Belt board seem to believe that these moves mean that some back-channel maneuvering has been underway and they could announce a decision by June 1st. They seem to think Missouri State & EKU are the two league targets.

The Sun Belt posters think a lot of things.

Right now, it seems that two things are working in our favor. Conference championship game deregulation is in gridlock. Unless something dramatically changes, the 12 team requirement is not going to be eliminated. Second, UAB will be dropping football for good barring a miracle.

[LUDad]

You guys are giving the Sun Belt way too much credit. There is no plan. Just incompetence.

Even in impotence people can be greedy
Yet no one seems to mention that. They just see the lights of FBS and say 'Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie'.
#bestchoicenotonlychoice

Now that we are making inroads in the playoffs, contending for an actual national championship while bidding time for the right situation is quite appealing to me.

[Purple Haize]

You guys are giving the Sun Belt way too much credit. There is no plan. Just incompetence.

Even in impotence people can be greedy
Yet no one seems to mention that. They just see the lights of FBS and say 'Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie'.
#bestchoicenotonlychoice

Now that we are making inroads in the playoffs, contending for an actual national championship while bidding time for the right situation is quite appealing to me.

This is why the power of should never be questioned. It's been one of the main Pillars of the argument

[LUDad]

It is, indeed, an honor to be addressed by the Purple Haize. I seem to vaguely remember a song resembling your name from my high school years.

[Purple Haize]

It is, indeed, an honor to be addressed by the Purple Haize. I seem to vaguely remember a song resembling your name from my high school years.

As Potentate of I like to get out and talk to the Common Folk from time to time

Early prediction is we miss the play offs