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Posted on 10/21/21 at 9:15 pm to BurreauxAndCeaux
Where is ULL at and what is that? I think La Tech will survive this and continue to play good football no matter the conference. For a smaller school La Tech outside of LSU is the most respected football program in the state. ULM will soon be third.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 9:54 pm to jeffsdad
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It isn't the school, its the city, Ruston. Just too small a market.
See the issue is that Ruston isn’t Louisiana Tech’s market. And I can see it being hard to sell a conference leader on this when compared to the others who can simply throw out DFW, Charlotte, Houston, and not have to give any explanation. Basically I-20 through North LA is Tech’s Market, and the bubble of South Arkansas about 50 miles to each side around Eldorado is Tech’s market.
If CUSA and Tech had a decent TV deal, they could actually reach the people in these areas. Everyone in the area I mentioned is fully aware of Louisiana Tech’s presence in Ruston. Its near impossible to watch the games for anyone without both a tv subscription AND internet service.
This post was edited on 10/21/21 at 9:56 pm
Posted on 10/21/21 at 10:02 pm to BurreauxAndCeaux
SEC, Along with ULL coach.
This post was edited on 10/21/21 at 10:03 pm
Posted on 10/21/21 at 10:14 pm to BurreauxAndCeaux
Watching ULL and Louisiana Tech fans talk shite to each other is like watching Kelly and Pam play each other in ping-pong on The Office.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 10:15 pm to TulaneFan
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La Tech has been a decent overall athletics program - good football, both the men’s/women’s hoops teams are usually solid, and a really good baseball program.
Really good baseball program???
They just made their second NCAA Tournament appearance since 1987.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 10:21 pm to kisatchie53
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For a smaller school La Tech outside of LSU is the most respected football program in the state. ULM will soon be third.
Nope
Tulane
Tie between ULL and Tech
ULM will be last for a while
Posted on 10/21/21 at 10:23 pm to chalmetteowl
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Nope Tulane Tie between ULL and Tech ULM will be last for a while
LT
ULM/Tulane
Mcneese
Posted on 10/22/21 at 8:52 am to LSUFanHouston
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might as well save money on travel and create some good rivalry games
Having Tech, ULM, ULL, USM in the same division would be great. The crowds would be much better and let's be honest... every one of those schools could use the ticket revenue (as could any school honestly)
Posted on 10/22/21 at 9:04 am to RaginCajunKing
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Idk how direct I can be, I think If I was in Ruston position, I would be trying to figure out a way to move up to a level like the SWAC.
Congratulations with that conversation
This post was edited on 10/22/21 at 9:06 am
Posted on 10/22/21 at 9:18 am to jennyjones
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Idk how direct I can be, I think If I was in Ruston position, I would be trying to figure out a way to move up to a level like the SWAC.
Congratulations with that conversation
Posted on 10/22/21 at 9:51 am to LaCajunsFan
Jay Walker is saying Marshall, Old Dominion, James Madison, and USM to the belt 100%.
I don't think he would have put his neck out by saying that on a board without it being true.
I don't think he would have put his neck out by saying that on a board without it being true.
Posted on 10/22/21 at 10:04 am to Baers Foot
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Posted on 10/22/21 at 10:20 am to msutiger
Yea, I'm thinking Tech will get an AAC invite when the next shuffling happens. I don't think Tech would ever come to the SBC simply because the eastern schools don't want three members in Louisiana.
I don't think it's a UL/ULM blockade at all, I think our respective presidents would vote you guys into the conference in a heartbeat. And all the fricking around we do on the MSB, I would love to be in a conference with Tech.
I don't think it's a UL/ULM blockade at all, I think our respective presidents would vote you guys into the conference in a heartbeat. And all the fricking around we do on the MSB, I would love to be in a conference with Tech.
This post was edited on 10/22/21 at 10:22 am
Posted on 10/22/21 at 10:24 am to Buck Magnum
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watching Kelly and Pam play each other in ping-pong on The Office.
Hell yeah, love me some Jenna Fischer!
Meh, UL is the closet thing Tech has to an instate rivalry now. Friendly banter is always fun with the Cajuns…they're a VERY sensitive bunch.
Posted on 10/22/21 at 10:32 am to msutiger
The AAC poaching markets a day before news comes out that Disney is about to shop ESPN make their hand in it even more obvious. They will soon have properties in Charlotte, San Antonio, DFW (assuming SMU is on the next bus out to the B12 or MWC), Houston, and Miami to sell. Even if those properties have little to no market penetration. I didn't add Birmingham because UAB actually has above average athletics and makes sense, even if Birmingham does have a sizeable market.
If this were a true make the AAC better move by their presidents, Marshall, WKU, UAB, and Latech would be headed to the AAC and I don't think anyone bats an eye at that announcement.
If this were a true make the AAC better move by their presidents, Marshall, WKU, UAB, and Latech would be headed to the AAC and I don't think anyone bats an eye at that announcement.
Posted on 10/22/21 at 10:50 am to msutiger
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If they stay focused on the big picture I’m confident. Realignment is far from over. The top AAC schools are livid. Boise and Memphis are on the door of a Big 12 invite. When the media deals are up in 2023, all hell is going to break loose at the P5 level and at that point Tech will find a home once things trickle down to our level, whether that be in the AAC, MWC or Sun Belt.
The top AAC schools should be pissed taking media markets over quality of programs. Adopting the failed strategy of CUSA 2.0
Posted on 10/22/21 at 10:52 am to NoBoDawg
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Meh, UL is the closet thing Tech has to an instate rivalry now. Friendly banter is always fun with the Cajuns…they're a VERY sensitive bunch.
Honestly the feelings are mutual. ULM doesnt stoke the same animosity
Posted on 10/22/21 at 10:54 am to Baers Foot
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Jay Walker is saying Marshall, Old Dominion, James Madison, and USM to the belt 100%. I don't think he would have put his neck out by saying that on a board without it being true.
There's alot of smoke with this. I would have preferred WKU back instead of ODU or JMU for the basketball rivalry alone, but USM and Marshall would be solid adds
Posted on 10/22/21 at 10:55 am to jennyjones
First order of business for CUSA presidents should be to fire Judy Mcleod. Second order of business should be to throw a buttload of money at Karl Benson to build them back up.
He has experience being on the bad and good sides of conference realignment. He has great relationships across the country with athletic offices and networks. He salvaged the SBC last realignment and helped position it to where it stands today.
He has experience being on the bad and good sides of conference realignment. He has great relationships across the country with athletic offices and networks. He salvaged the SBC last realignment and helped position it to where it stands today.
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