Memphis, USF, UTSA, and Tulane all reject PAC-6, will remain in the AAC

[meangreenfaninno]

17 minutes ago, C Rod said:

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[C Rod]

It's getting exciting folks! Looks like AF is getting cold feet with the MWC. 

[Ken14]

Let them take the woodpeckers with them, we would be rid of their crappy fan base. 

[rockguitarist4life]

Well….I have a different opinion on this one. I think the PAC-12 would be a better conference for North Texas than the AAC.
 

Essentially, the Pac12 is “the best of” the current Mountain West teams + Washington State & Oregon State. Better brand with more recognized teams than AAC. 
 

Boise State Broncos, Washington State Cougars, Oregon State Beavers, Colorado State Rams, San Diego State Aztecs, Fresno State Bulldogs, Utah State Aggies.

 

We are grading our own homework here on this thread! lol. Y’all really think the AAC is the better conference, or just don’t want to watch games that kickoff at 9-10pm CST? 

[NT80]

Judy, Judy, Judy.....

 

Edited 18 hours ago by NT80

[Rudy]

5 hours ago, RBP79 said:

The AFA was very worried about all the toxic masculinity exhibited in the AAC. 

Huh?

[Aquila_Viridis]

I agree with rock. We have by far the most to offer the western schools so should be able to get more than an equal share. This is a unique opportunity to leverage location and distinguish ourselves from the rabble of generally third tier southeastern schools in American. 

[MrAlien]

The PAC is shaping up to be a decent basketball conference...

However the AAC is in better media markets, and there are quite a few regional rivalries, and it makes sense for other sports.  

[NT80]

I really hope the AAC Commish is talking with both Air Force and UNLV....

Pac-12 realignment talks: UNLV (and Air Force) reconsiders decision amid chaotic day, per report

"A later report from Thamel stated Air Force may not be locked into the Mountain West either. They are expected to be in contact with UNLV and the two programs may wind up making their decision together. Both wanted eight teams to be in the MWC but Utah State’s decision changed things.

“Source: Expect Air Force and UNLV to be in close contact about the future,” Thamel said via X. “Air Force and UNLV were both lock step when they signed MOUs to commit to the Mountain West today. With those not valid because all eight schools didn’t commit, expect UNLV and AFA to be in close touch.”

https://www.on3.com/news/pac-12-realignment-talks-unlv-reconsiders-decision-amid-chaotic-day-per-report/

 

[97and03]

12 hours ago, Matt said:

I believe every school in the conference is tweeting a version of this out. 

 

If so, that’s a much better optic. 

 

12 hours ago, RBP79 said:

Ehhhh...Im not convinced UTSA had anymore of a conversation with PAC6 than NT did. Did I miss the announcement?

Obviously we don’t know who talked to who about what. But the national perception was that UTSA was a candidate and we were not. And that’s a pathetic indictment of our athletic program. That’s why I reacted strongly to our “commitment” post. Saying we were committed to the conference without any (perception of) another option would be silly.

[Old Denton]

2nd best of all possible outcomes.  Best would have been UTSA going to the PAC by themselves, we wish them well and replace with Tx St.

[THOR]

12 hours ago, rockguitarist4life said:

Well….I have a different opinion on this one. I think the PAC-12 would be a better conference for North Texas than the AAC.
 

Essentially, the Pac12 is “the best of” the current Mountain West teams + Washington State & Oregon State. Better brand with more recognized teams than AAC. 
 

Boise State Broncos, Washington State Cougars, Oregon State Beavers, Colorado State Rams, San Diego State Aztecs, Fresno State Bulldogs, Utah State Aggies.

 

We are grading our own homework here on this thread! lol. Y’all really think the AAC is the better conference, or just don’t want to watch games that kickoff at 9-10pm CST? 

but there is no state in north texas anymore....wouldn't be accepted to that conference.

[MeanGreen22]

11 hours ago, MrAlien said:

The PAC is shaping up to be a decent basketball conference...

However the AAC is in better media markets, and there are quite a few regional rivalries, and it makes sense for other sports.  

Speaking of basketball, I saw a Tulane fan account on twitter say the AAC is a terrible basketball conference. The arrogance of these "top" schools is wild to see. Buddy, maybe it would be better if y'all could manage more than 5 wins in conference play.

[RBP79]

12 hours ago, Rudy said:

Huh?

AFA is into DEI more so than other service academies. 

[keith]

21 hours ago, Harry said:

Keeping Tulane, Memphis and USF in the AAC was a big win for our new commissioner Tim Pernetti.   I don't include UTSA because they were never officially invited.  

 

Whether UTSA was invited or not the one thing for certain is they won the PR battle hands down and has been able to elevate the perception (warranted or not) of its football program, its athletic department and school across the sporting world.  They are running circles around UNT leadership who seem to just be sitting on their thumbs.  SMH.

[Rudy]

3 hours ago, RBP79 said:

AFA is into DEI more so than other service academies. 

Then they'll love our NT Dancers.....

[UNTLifer]

38 minutes ago, Rudy said:

Then they'll love our NT Dancers.....