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Not just SMU's, but also Tulane's and Tulsa's. All 3 of them claimed they averaged in the 17-19K per game range in 2018. As we all know, these private school figures are grossly inflated. Not to say that all schools don't inflate, but we know privates do it blatantly. Get those 3 schools to be at least somewhat honest as the publics are somewhat "honest" then the figures would align much closer to the 20.9K average of CUSA-West.

Uh huh.

Another hot take that will definitely be wrong. It's been pulling teeth to try to get the SEC or the ACC to even consider 9 games. And the Big10 has been talking terms on how to drop back down to 8. Most realistic scenario is that everyone drops back to 8 before everyone will ever be at 10. These "opportunity" games aren't going anywhere. If we and our peeps hold firm like the UCF AD suggests it will all play into our hands.

Before this season, CUSA has had a team advance to the round of 32 the past 4 years in the NCAA tournament. C-USA went 3-3 last year head to head vs AAC. AAC went 7-12** vs the "P5" and 8-9 vs the OOC "G5". AAC sent 7 teams bowling last post season and had a 1-6 record. (8-12 bowl record over 3 years) C-USA sent 6 teams bowling last post season and had a 4-2 record. (12-10 bowl record over 3 years) AAC had 11 players taken in the 2019 draft. C-USA had 6. AAC average 2018 attendance 28.9K. C-USA average 2018 attendance 18.9K And these attendance figures are dramatically hurt by some horribly supported programs such as WKU, Charlotte, and the F_U's. Our division is a better supported division within CUSA (though UTEP at 14.4K doesn't help) with an average attendance of 20.9k. AAC - West division had an average attendance figure of 24.3K. The AAC's water mark in attendance is being held by 4 of 5 schools from the east division in UCF, USF, Cincy, and ECU. Navy is a "west" division school and is 4th in attendance. CUSA and AAC isn't as far apart as the sports media and yourself liken them to be. And the MWC conference's overall figures are better than CUSA's and probably just as good as AAC if not better. The differences are minuscule and it's basically splitting hairs. You'll see a clearer picture on 9/28. But, carry on. **The wins were against "P5" powers such as Pitt, Maryland, Illinois, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Arizona, and UCLA. These 7 teams had a combined record of...wait for it....26-46. And in the AAC's 12 losses the average margin of defeat was 24 points. Spare us the P6 bullshit. MWC - 23.5K average attendance in 2018. Like the AAC, the MWC had 4 teams averaging over 30K a game. 3-2 in 2018 bowl games (Boise game, arguably their best team, was canceled). 11-7 bowl record over 3 years 12-8 vs OOC "G5" programs. 10 MWC players drafted in 2019. MWC went 3-0 vs the AAC in 2018.

ALL "G5s" need to get in line with UCF. It's in each and every "G5" programs interest to follow this model. They NEED us to fill their schedule. The cellar dwellers of the "G5" NEED these games as well. But the fans of programs like Florida, OK, OSU, etc. will not stand for having 2-3 UMASS/Akron/UTEP type games on their home slate every year; especially with decreasing attendance numbers. Get in line with UCF and hold firm. They ("P5") will eventually cave, it's inevitable.

That seems like that's been said now for a few years and nothing has come from it. To Kiffins credit, he's brought in A LOT of troubled players and once they get there we never hear anything from his players. He's good at spelling out clear expectations or he's good at sweeping under the rug. But Francois had an embarrasing OL while at FSU. But the guy has very good arm talent and could easily pick a part a CUSA schedule.

It may. I was just thinking out loud on how to do it efficiently and cost effective. If we land a couple more home/home series with the likes of Tech, keep winning all while maintaining our attendance trajectory this will be reality faster than most think. And yes, even without having an official sellout yet. Infrastructure is created on vision.

All relative pending on the competitiveness of the teams and what outcome may or may not effect UNTs season either directly or indirectly. I'd watch every CUSA West matchup that doesn't include UTEP unless UTEP or UTEPs opponent sways UNTs season.

An upper deck above the student side would get us to 40-41. They could then fill in the corners on both sides of the wing as tall as the current student section. That would be the path of least resistance to get us to 55kish.

Positive for the league. But 10 games is nothing. No reason not to air many more instead of watching a bunch of wash ups sit around talking about the next days row of games.

Former FSU QB Deondre Francois transferring to FAU as a walk-on graduate transfer. Francois had several domestic, hmmm, "situations" while at FSU until he was finally dismissed under Wille Taggart in February, for another "situation". Lane...keepin' it classy. http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/26788056/ex-fsu-starting-qb-francois-transferring-fau

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I believe OC Reeder does a lot of variation in his tempo. And he does variation for just this reason. Also to know when the D is gassing and when they're prepped with right personnel. It's not full throttle from start to end.

And I agree with it. Demand will exceed supply when this philosophy is initiated and prices will therefore increase. These schools can cut the size of their venues which in hand cuts back on maintenance issues, employee overhead, etc. while being able to maintain or almost maintain revenue flow with smaller facilities. It also creates a more intimate environment that pushes excitement. Why not do this.

I didn't mind that. He seemed engaged with his group and was able to captivate them. Didn't like the shorts and what not, but I am sure his band loved it. Never met the guy, but from afar he seems like a genuine good dude.

Loaded up? With jucos/transfers? It should be dependent on the roster alignment and what is needed. I believe the juco ranks and potential transfers should always be combed through. There are always ultra talented guys out there looking for a home. It would not be a bad philosophy at all to always keep 2 or 3 slots open every signing class and go out and land the best available players you can.

For good rated recruits the stealth recruiting will not work. Kids want the best available options at their disposal to make the best commit that fits their personality. Being told by a coaching staff to be on the hush-hush is blatant and will not work. Unless of course they are being hush-hush from the likes of ULM and Texas State. Then in that case who cares because more times than not we will win that battle. Stealth recruiting practically states either 1) We are too lazy to max out our resources to keep who we want intact or 2) We can't compete on the recruiting trail vs the programs that may end up wanting you or 3) Both. It burns bridges and at the end of the recruiting tunnel will burn you. Be open and concise who you want and recruit the hell outta them. If you lose the battle then you lose the battle. Just win more than you lose. That's a part of their excessively well paid job.

I would definitely go with that approach. Which, in a way, that kind of do and did with Baliff. Both Baliff and Bloomgren are run heavy coaches who like to get big linemen, run the ball, eat the clock and try to win with whatever skill guys they're able to land. But I think they definitely do need to do something a little quirky with their program such as committing to a flex or triple option offense to give them somewhat of a competitive advantage. Now the question that needs to be asked is does Rice drop their academic quals for athletes like most universities do? They may or may not claim they do, but special admissions programs are very common at the collegiate level. Not to put Rice and Southern Miss in the same academic spotlight, but a football player was admitted to Southern Miss some years ago with a 12 on his ACT. I can only imagine this is not a common scenario, but I can imagine there being scenarios somewhat similar to this on a regular basis. Either way, switching offensive philosophies would be tremendously beneficial for Rice.

That's just about every conference in CFB. They ALL have bottom dwellers. It will prove to be much more difficult for Rice and UTEP to dig their way out of these holes. UTEP can't recruit and is ever only half way decent if they strike gold on a couple players and even then that typically only provides them temporary mediocrity. Rice has a lot of academic setbacks and poor facilities. I believe what Baliff was able to do there will prove to be unprecedented in due time.

It's UNT, not NTU. Sloppy ass excuse for journalism. And the pole smoker lives here.

Is there money involved? If not, nutsack is what we thought they were. If so, nutsack is what we thought they were.

I don't even consider the bowl or championship a reason for calling it too much. I know Fine is good, he's damn good. He is in fact the best QB UNT has had. But UNT hasn't really had a lot of good QB's and UNT hasn't ran this kind of offense either. Hopefully the new coach is promoted from within or at least hired from within the same tree/mindset. Another QB will flirt with these numbers if we make those hires, book it. Then, we will be sitting around circle jerking asking who's better, Mason or X QB? And I say this to take nothing away from Fine. He's done very well for himself and for UNT...He's the best that has done it...so far.