Vito - Thoughts On CUSA/MWC Merger

[MeanGreen61]

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/archives/2012/02/thoughts-on-cusa-mwc-merger.html

[GangGreen]

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[SHOSS]

If Vito can be optimistic enough to give us this kind of write-up, then it doubly confirms that I think our resume gets us in.

The sleeping giant is starting to open its eyes... Maybe even start to stir just a bit.

[meangreenbob]

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/archives/2012/02/thoughts-on-cusa-mwc-merger.html

Thank you!! Now thats the kind of article that gives the members hope! Now, that wasn't so hard, was it?

[kalebschumann]

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I was thinking that too. I'm wondering where the stab at Dodge is though? Missing that signature reference to the dark years...

But in all seriousness, it's time for these types of articles to be flowing from all the Denton folk!

[glick1980]

I was thinking that too. I'm wondering where the stab at Dodge is though? Missing that signature reference to the dark years...

But in all seriousness, it's time for these types of articles to be flowing from all the Denton folk!

I am waiting for the article to come out that blames Mac's stroke on Dodge.

[El Paso Eagle]

I am waiting for the article to come out that blames Mac's stroke on Dodge.

Or giving DD credit for loading him up in the Buick and getting him to the hospital...

[GreenMachine]

If Vito can be optimistic enough to give us this kind of write-up, then it doubly confirms that I think our resume gets us in.

The sleeping giant is starting to open its eyes... Maybe even start to stir just a bit.

Morning wood?

[glick1980]

Or giving DD credit for loading him up in the Buick and getting him to the hospital...

Touche'!

[D-ry]

Absolutely no disrespect to UTSA, but how could a program like that be even on the same candidate list for the CUSA/MWC conference merger? Again not bashing UTSA they have done a tremendous job as of late, but when you compare it to UNT's resume and recent efforts in improving their athletics I can't understand how they are even in close competition.

[El Paso Eagle]

Absolutely no disrespect to UTSA, but how could a program like that be even on the same candidate list for the CUSA/MWC conference merger? Again not bashing UTSA they have done a tremendous job as of late, but when you compare it to UNT's resume and recent efforts in improving their athletics I can't understand how they are even in close competition.

3 words -- Location, location, location!

[Harry]

You guys need to have more faith in the John's!

[D-ry]

3 words -- Location, location, location!

So the San Antonio market is more valuable than the DFW market? Sorry for the questions I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to conferences picking schools.

[El Paso Eagle]

So the San Antonio market is more valuable than the DFW market? Sorry for the questions I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to conferences picking schools.

I guess it depends on how/who is looking. The DFW area already has UNT-TCU-SMU, not to mention the love for the Big 12. San Antonio is somewhat an untapped market.

[GrayEagle]

A few comments about UTSA:

UTSA is not a FBS university yet. They begin their transitional year in 2013 and will be a member in 2014. They haven't played an FBS opponent yet, much less a full schedule. Further, no one knows how long it will be before they have a winning season. As I understand it, the Alliance will have its members set to begin operation in 2013. UTSA should be fine in time but they are not ready for a conference where most of the members have been at the highest level for 30, 40, 50 years and up.

San Antonio is the 38th largest market. It is a good market but it is roughly 1/3 the size of the Dallas-Fort Worth market. As someone posted in another thread, TV networks are mostly looking for people. One reason is that people do not usually watch one team only. Many college football fans will watch any game telecast in the area.

UT-San Antonio should move up the ladder much faster than their counterparts. They have a veteran coach kicking off their program and San Antonio is a great destination city so they will attract a lot of roadies. They need to be careful scheduling many highly ranked teams until they can be competitive. I know that the timing stinks but UTSA is still 3-4 years away from a mid-level conference.

[SHOSS]

Morning wood?

If we get into the new mega cusa and we start winning, it would be like the sleeping giant getting woken up in that special way by a porn star.

[UNT90]

I guess it depends on how/who is looking. The DFW area already has UNT-TCU-SMU, not to mention the love for the Big 12. San Antonio is somewhat an untapped market.

San Antonio already has UT.