UNT TO AAC

[WanderingEagle]

6 minutes ago, wardly said:

I don't hate Wren, but a deal is not done until it is, and this deal is not done yet. If it happens, great, but I will be amazed that SMU is in agreement with including us as we bring no new market to the table and have a sorry football program.

SMU doesn't have to approve jack. It doesn't require unanimous approval.

[GrandGreen]

1 minute ago, wardly said:

I don't hate Wren, but a deal is not done until it is, and this deal is not done yet. If it happens, great, but I will be amazed that SMU is in agreement with including us as we bring no new market to the table and have a sorry football program.

Leagues look at academics, location, overall sports programs and are not going to base a decision on what team is currently playing good football. 

Who cares what SMU does, unless they are the deciding vote.   I am not sure they are totally opposed to a natural rivalry with a team that actually brings attendance to their home games.

As far as markets, the new metrics is how many watch games either in person or media.  My guess NT's following is immense compared to what SMU draws from their own fan base. 

[Texas Stranger]

1 minute ago, WanderingEagle said:

SMU doesn't have to approve jack. It doesn't require unanimous approval.

THANK YOU!

 

It's not a frat house with secret black-balling.

 

Flounder gets in.

[NorthTexasSportsNetwork]

2 minutes ago, WanderingEagle said:

SMU doesn't have to approve jack. It doesn't require unanimous approval.

Exactly. SMU doesn’t run the show like in the 70s and 80s

And they don’t have the same administration as before.

GOOD LORD I’M HAPPY

[LongJim]

3 minutes ago, GreenGuy123 said:

Yeah, I totally expect disappointment. I'm not getting my hopes up until I see something beyond rumors. 

You don't "apply" unless you know you're accepted.

[techdawg88]

well bye

[Side.Show.Joe]

More confirmation... The American is looking to lock the MWC out of Texas.

https://twitter.com/chrisvannini/status/1450242624405786624?s=21

[denton_days]

SMU’s trying to join a conference that has a team in ft worth. I really don’t think they’re worried about sharing space in DFW with other conference teams.

[wardly]

5 minutes ago, WanderingEagle said:

SMU doesn't have to approve jack. It doesn't require unanimous approval.

 We are in violent agreement! This will be the best conference we have ever been a member of. Please excuse my caution as my hopes for our athletic program and its conference membership have been dashed before. I just can't believe that the ACC would add another team in the Metroplex, but as I look out my window hell is beginning to freeze over.

[Side.Show.Joe]

42 minutes ago, WanderingEagle said:

WHERE ARE THE WREN BAKER HATERS LINE THEM UP SINGLE FILE SO I CAN LAUGH IN THEIR FACES INDIVIDUALLY

Wren still needs to fire Littrell. But I will calm down and accept the firing at the end of the season, once our move to the American becomes official.

[Ken14]

I dont care what conference we join but this is nice if true... just WIN.....for the love of all thats good WIN....

[WanderingEagle]

1 minute ago, Side.Show.Joe said:

Wren still needs to fire Littrell. But I will calm down and accept the firing at the end of the season, once our move to the American becomes official.

Damn, it's almost like Wren Baker is a really good athletic director and knows what he's doing. 

[denton_days]

How many NCAA March madness bids will AAC get I wonder? It’s a really strong basketball conference 

[Side.Show.Joe]

3 minutes ago, WanderingEagle said:

Damn, it's almost like Wren Baker is a really good athletic director and knows what he's doing. 

This thing isn't official yet. Baker has been a good AD in almost every respect. My issue has always and only been his handling of the Littrell situation.

[hickoryhouse]

Wren knows what he is doing…. But it ain’t over till it’s over and the ink hasn’t dried yet so I am still hopefully and cautiously optimistic.  
 

a new season with a new coach and a new conference would be incredible and changes everything.

[WanderingEagle]

2 minutes ago, Side.Show.Joe said:

This thing isn't official yet. Baker has been a good AD in almost every respect. My issue has always and only been his handling of the Littrell situation.

Once again, I said it last night. There was no reason not to extend SL after 2018. You cant fire him in 2019. 2020 was a covid year and we made a bowl and had an NFL ready wide reciever. There hasn't been an adequate window to let him go until now. Be patient. 

[greenminer]

Cautiously excited!

Also, we haven't really been unpacking what UNT basketball would look like in the AAC.  WOuld love more talk about that.

[DentonStang]

I thought evil SMU hates UNT and would block you forever lol

Edited October 19, 2021 by DentonStang

[hickoryhouse]

1 minute ago, greenminer said:

Cautiously excited!

Also, we haven't really been unpacking what UNT basketball would look like in the AAC.  WOuld love more talk about that.

I don’t know ..  but let’s win that thing for the third time this year and go into a new conference as a contender to start!

[WanderingEagle]

2 minutes ago, greenminer said:

Cautiously excited!

Also, we haven't really been unpacking what UNT basketball would look like in the AAC.  WOuld love more talk about that.

We'll be looking like the mf champions we are 

Sad we can't keep owning Western Kentucky 

[TripleGrad]

I feel like Charlie Brown looking at that football held by Lucy.  Remember when we were all so excited to join CUSA, only to have it not really be CUSA by the time we got there?  Don't get me wrong, this is a -good- move (if true), but I don't trust our luck.

[wardly]

49 minutes ago, Texas Stranger said:

THANK YOU!

 

It's not a frat house with secret black-balling.

 

Flounder gets in.

Well, he did have his brother's car.

[DentonStang]

Is this really that much of an upgrade for you post-Big 12 departures?

[MeanGreenTexan]

43 minutes ago, Side.Show.Joe said:

More confirmation... The American is looking to lock the MWC out of Texas.

https://twitter.com/chrisvannini/status/1450242624405786624?s=21

Do you guys not realize what this means?!?!?

The bidding war for UNT is about to begin!!!!

This leaked news will no doubt make its way to Craig Thompson’s desk.   If MWC wants into Texas, they’re gonna have to act quickly and kick NT a sweet deal, before this AAC move shakes out!!!

The move to the AAC is not guaranteed!   I bet something like this leaks out from the MWC by Friday targeting NT & UTSA!

Exciting times for our beloved Mean Green!

Just fire Littrell already so we can be even more excited!

[Texas Stranger]

Ditching what's being proposed this evening for MWC would be a Mike McCarthy on 4th Down type decision