What Your Dream Scenario?

[BonfireBrian]

This message board and sports websites all over the country are full of rumors citing "credible" sources as to what is likely about to be a major event in college athletics.

So.... how do we know what to believe? We don't. We just have to sit back and wait for the official announcements.

With that said, what's your dream scenario? Where do you want North Texas to be when this is all said and done? What's your biggest fear?

Personally, I think the demise of the Big 12 is the best thing that can happen from a publicity standpoint for North Texas, especially if the teams split. Some of the latest reports have UT and A&M going to the Big 10, Oklahoma St to the Pac 10, and OU to the SEC. This would split the media coverage so much around here that has been controlled by the Big 12 for the last 14 years. Could a more regional conference actually gain the media coverage and fan support in the DFW area?

Let's say the Big 12 is left with 6: Iowa St, Missouri (why would the Big 10 need Missouri if it has Nebraska, Texas, and A&M?), Kansas, K-State, Baylor, and Texas Tech. The Big 12 will probably remain a conference (it retains its AQ status I believe) and fills in the holes. It's possible they want us, a large private school to keep the DFW market. If they don't take any metroplex schools, it's likely the DFW market won't care about the Big 12 anymore. Maybe they take all 3 + Rice, Houston, and Tulsa.

Let's say we get skipped over here, which is quite possible, but the Big 12 has just taken a good portion of the CUSA West. Does CUSA raid the Sun Belt of its West members, or do they fully merge, especially if the Big East takes some of the Eastern members?

Either way, I think if the Big 12 split goes in multiple directions and the Big 12 keeps 6 schools together, I think they rebuild and that may be the best thing that can happen for us because we either become a part of the new Big 12, the new MWC, the new CUSA, or a merged CUSA/Sun Belt.

Thoughts?

[island eagle]

Wet or dry?

[UNTflyer]

I want to go to any conference that doesn't have Louisiana-X or Florida ___ University

[UNT90]

Being in a MWC that includes TCU, SMU, Boise St, and Rice.

[ColoradoEagle]

I want to go to any conference that doesn't have Louisiana-X or Florida ___ University

I agree. We're too good for Florida State University.

[Green P1]

I want to go to any conference that doesn't have Louisiana-X or Florida ___ University

So you're hoping for a conference that won't feature teams that beat the crap out of us on a yearly basis? Me too.

[Quoner]

Easy. Two chicks; same time.

[UNT90]

Easy. Two chicks; same time.

Only two?

In a dream scenerio?

That's like staying in the Belt.

[Green P1]

Easy. Two chicks; same time.

How many cups?

[H-towngreen]

NFC East

[NT91]

CUSA with a few SBC teams. Also add La. Tech

[NT03]

Easy. Two chicks; same time.

Would they be from same conference & able to play each other ?

Edited June 11, 2010 by NT03

[letsgiveacheer]

To paraphrase Groucho Marx, I wouldn't want to belong to any conference that would have us as a member.

[Army of Dad]

Dream scenario would be for what is left of the Big 12 to pull us in and we move way up in the world.

[Quoner]

Only two?

In a dream scenerio?

That's like staying in the Belt.

The best strategy right now is to stay put and let the ladies come to me.

[TheTastyGreek]

The best strategy right now is to stay put and let the ladies come to me.

I just hope you've put enough into facilities upgrades to raise your stock among potential new suitors.

[Quoner]

I just hope you've put enough into facilities upgrades to raise your stock among potential new suitors.

We're getting there. The kindness and open-mindedness of college students has and will continue to play a big role in making this dream a reality.

[Censored by Laurie]

I just hope you've put enough into facilities upgrades to raise your stock among potential new suitors.

Not all chicks like dudes with upgraded facilities.

[akriesman]

I could care less about what the conference is called. But, I want the best REGIONAL conference that could be put together for us when it comes to drawing fans to our new FB stadium.

Some schools are not even worth dreaming about (UT, OU, A&M, TCU, etc). We simply could not compete on the field with those schools anyway.

Schools that would form terrific regional rivalries, with competitive games:

SMU, Houston, Rice and Baylor

Schools that could be left out of the big conferences, which would be too good to pass up if the offer ever came: Kansas, Kansas State and Iowa State

Schools outside Texas that could have moderate appeal:

Louisiana Tech, Tulane, Tulsa, Ark State and NM State

So, here is my dream conference (12 teams):

Kansas, Kansas St, Iowa St, Baylor, UNT, Houston, SMU, Rice + choice of 4 other regional D1 schools.

[MeanGreenTexan]

The best strategy right now is to stay put and let the ladies come to me.

Are you out of your mind?!?!

You need to be out there buying rohypnol and going to every "ladies night" function you could possibly find. You're obviously not serious about this situation.

[Green P1]

Are you out of your mind?!?!

You need to be out there buying rohypnol and going to every "ladies night" function you could possibly find. You're obviously not serious about this situation.

I tried that strategy one time. Sadly I ended up banging the Southland Conf... and her mom.

Edited June 11, 2010 by Green P1

[ColoradoEagle]

Dream conference:

North Texas

Kansas

Kansas State

Iowa State

Baylor

TCU

Houston

Oklahoma State

Memphis

Rice

Colorado State

New Mexico or New Mexico State

Yes, I realize SMU is missing from that list.

Realistically, I think this would be a nice conference:

North Texas

Houston

Rice

SMU

Tulsa

Southern Miss

Tulane

Louisiana-Lafayette

Middle Tennessee

Western Kentucky

New Mexico State

UTEP

[ColoradoEagle]

Ok, I want to change my dream scenario to one slightly less in the clouds, but still out there.

Kansas and Kansas State have no luck with the Big East and decide they have no interest in moving to the MWC. Instead, they decide to stay behind and form their own basketball conference. Conference tournament alternating between Dallas and Memphis.

West

Kansas

Kansas State

Iowa State

North Texas

UTEP

Tulsa

East

Missouri

Baylor

Memphis

Houston

UAB

Western Kentucky

Edited June 13, 2010 by ColoradoEagle

[MeanMag]

Not all chicks like dudes with upgraded facilities.

But all dudes LOVE chicks with upgraded facilities.

[eulessismore]

But all dudes LOVE chicks with upgraded facilities.

Not me; I like those big naturals.