SL Trib reporting that SJSU/USU done deal to MW

Tue May 01, 2012 8:29 am

Wyo2dal wrote:
fromolwyoming wrote:And that's the stake in the heart of the WAC.
Remember this quote in 2 years when the MWC is in those same shoes and Wyoming is the Idaho looking for a home. I hate to say it but no one wants Wyoming no revenue, no population and no attendance. If the MWC collapses were in trouble.

I'm a bit worried about these bigger conferences stripping the MWC of it's teams in the next few seasons.

Short of any of our teams BCS busting again, I don't see any teams that the bigger conferences want. The Least is now stuck with a bunch of teams that are no where near being close to eachother outside of the 2 Texas schools and the 2 Florida schools, not to mention AQ won't be around much longer. Big 12 isn't looking to expand for at least the next 5 years, the only teams within range of the PAC-12 fit in about as well as a SEC school does in the Big 10, and the rest of the conferences are either to far flung to really care about the MWC schools, while the others are either on life support (WAC) or FCS conference.

Tue May 01, 2012 9:58 am

Wyo2dal wrote:
fromolwyoming wrote:And that's the stake in the heart of the WAC.
Remember this quote in 2 years when the MWC is in those same shoes and Wyoming is the Idaho looking for a home. I hate to say it but no one wants Wyoming no revenue, no population and no attendance. If the MWC collapses were in trouble.

I'm a bit worried about these bigger conferences stripping the MWC of it's teams in the next few seasons.

Yes, Wyoming is the least populated state in the union. I think we all know that. However, would you believe of all the teams in the MWC going forward, Wyoming will have the largest fan base? If attendance was an issue for anything, do you think Memphis, Houston, SMU, SDSU, etc. would all get a BE invite when most are below what Wyoming draws.

Wyoming offers more than you are giving credit for. IMO, we'll be just fine.

Tue May 01, 2012 12:54 pm

alyssa wrote:
Wyokie wrote:
fromolwyoming wrote:
mrtnt3x wrote:Wish WYO would reinstate baseball, damn Title IX
Meh. I know a lot of people are baseball fans, but outside of playing it for fun, I have never liked it.
And I hate baseball 'cos the pros don't have cheerleaders!

Wyokie's in heat.
Didn't Santa get you that Jungfrau?

I was going to say the wanker doesn't need to give it a yank at every sporting event he attends.

Tue May 01, 2012 1:01 pm

JimmyDimes wrote:
Wyo2dal wrote:
fromolwyoming wrote:And that's the stake in the heart of the WAC.
Remember this quote in 2 years when the MWC is in those same shoes and Wyoming is the Idaho looking for a home. I hate to say it but no one wants Wyoming no revenue, no population and no attendance. If the MWC collapses were in trouble.

I'm a bit worried about these bigger conferences stripping the MWC of it's teams in the next few seasons.
Yes, Wyoming is the least populated state in the union. I think we all know that. However, would you believe of all the teams in the MWC going forward, Wyoming will have the largest fan base? If attendance was an issue for anything, do you think Memphis, Houston, SMU, SDSU, etc. would all get a BE invite when most are below what Wyoming draws.

Wyoming offers more than you are giving credit for. IMO, we'll be just fine.

If the MWC collapsed before 2013 where would Wyoming be? Name one conference that would be happy to pick up the Cowboys. Quit living a close minded life w/o the MWC were in deep poop.

As for your comment about Wyoming offering more then I'm giving it credit for, That really has nothing to do anything I said.

Tue May 01, 2012 1:03 pm

hell, hockey even has the ice girls. Very nice!

is it wrong to fantasize about your avatar?

Tue May 01, 2012 3:02 pm

fromolwyoming wrote:
mrtnt3x wrote:Wish WYO would reinstate baseball, damn Title IX
Meh. I know a lot of people are baseball fans, but outside of playing it for fun, I have never liked it.

Baseball is too intelligent for most common sports fans. As a fantasy sports player... baseball is the best sport out there. Fantasy football is too easy and a joke.

Baseball is not about the action itself, it's about the in-action. It's about noticing the details other sports don't offer. Everything going on in baseball offers a stat to it and I love that. It's the true real analytical sport. Show me another sport like that. (I coach football but I can't imagine managing a major league team)

Tue May 01, 2012 3:11 pm

Cornpoke wrote:
fromolwyoming wrote:
mrtnt3x wrote:Wish WYO would reinstate baseball, damn Title IX
Meh. I know a lot of people are baseball fans, but outside of playing it for fun, I have never liked it.
Baseball is too intelligent for most common sports fans. As a fantasy sports player... baseball is the best sport out there. Fantasy football is too easy and a joke.

Baseball is not about the action itself, it's about the in-action. It's about noticing the details other sports don't offer. Everything going on in baseball offers a stat to it and I love that. It's the true real analytical sport. Show me another sport like that. (I coach football but I can't imagine managing a major league team)

No wonder I never liked it, I never liked math either. But if you want a sport that goes into the minute details, look at jiu-jitsu, grappling, wrestling, mma, and other contact sports. The tiniest mistake could not only cost you the match, but possibly even an injury. High risk, high reward kind of thing.

Tue May 01, 2012 3:20 pm

I actually do enjoy the martial arts sports... but not so much UFC. I really enjoy studying the mental part of sports (f'ing kickers haha) If there is a fantasy sport for that, I'd be even more intrigued.

Tue May 01, 2012 3:26 pm

Cornpoke wrote:
fromolwyoming wrote:
mrtnt3x wrote:Wish WYO would reinstate baseball, damn Title IX
Meh. I know a lot of people are baseball fans, but outside of playing it for fun, I have never liked it.
Baseball is too intelligent for most common sports fans. As a fantasy sports player... baseball is the best sport out there. Fantasy football is too easy and a joke.

Baseball is not about the action itself, it's about the in-action. It's about noticing the details other sports don't offer. Everything going on in baseball offers a stat to it and I love that. It's the true real analytical sport. Show me another sport like that. (I coach football but I can't imagine managing a major league team)

Sport f-word?

Tue May 01, 2012 3:27 pm

McPeachy wrote:
Cornpoke wrote:
fromolwyoming wrote:
mrtnt3x wrote:Wish WYO would reinstate baseball, damn Title IX
Meh. I know a lot of people are baseball fans, but outside of playing it for fun, I have never liked it.
Baseball is too intelligent for most common sports fans. As a fantasy sports player... baseball is the best sport out there. Fantasy football is too easy and a joke.

Baseball is not about the action itself, it's about the in-action. It's about noticing the details other sports don't offer. Everything going on in baseball offers a stat to it and I love that. It's the true real analytical sport. Show me another sport like that. (I coach football but I can't imagine managing a major league team)
Sport f-word?

Actually....

Wed May 02, 2012 6:43 pm

McPeachy wrote:
Cornpoke wrote:
fromolwyoming wrote:
mrtnt3x wrote:Wish WYO would reinstate baseball, damn Title IX
Meh. I know a lot of people are baseball fans, but outside of playing it for fun, I have never liked it.
Baseball is too intelligent for most common sports fans. As a fantasy sports player... baseball is the best sport out there. Fantasy football is too easy and a joke.

Baseball is not about the action itself, it's about the in-action. It's about noticing the details other sports don't offer. Everything going on in baseball offers a stat to it and I love that. It's the true real analytical sport. Show me another sport like that. (I coach football but I can't imagine managing a major league team)
Sport f-word?

Isn't that going to be in the next Olympics?

Wed May 02, 2012 8:57 pm

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story ... -2013-2014

Announcements on Friday.

Thu May 03, 2012 4:50 pm

3 years ago, talk of USU and SJSU joining the MWC was borderline delusional. Crazy what realignment has done to the game.

Thu May 03, 2012 5:19 pm

You gotta do what you gotta do.

BTW, anybody see what the Presidents of Idaho and NMSU said? I hope they can find somewhere to park their programs.

Thu May 03, 2012 5:24 pm

fromolwyoming wrote:You gotta do what you gotta do.

BTW, anybody see what the Presidents of Idaho and NMSU said? I hope they can find somewhere to park their programs.

I've seen many Vandal fans say they prefer to drop the program and "start up when they can do it right" instead of joining the Big Sky. Prideful bunch. I know some here aren't thrilled with Wyoming's role in this realignment fiasco, but there can't be too much complaining. As evidenced by Idaho and NMSU, it can get much much worse....