PAC 12

[ZoomZoom]

It's always depressing seeing others at least try to raise their Athletics Brand while we just sit on our hands wasting time.
I really believe the main issue is political, more than it is money. It's having the will and fortitude to press forward even with political pressure from the east.
The reason we don't see anything is because our leaders, in order to get other things they want accomplished and receive credit for is to not pursue bigger aspirations in Athletics.

It’s hard to get traction with mixed marketing on the name thing. It’s like it is becoming radioactive.

Even TSAB now has a hat with a single “L”. Who got scared?

[MarlinMan3]

You can’t expect serious support without a serious plan. Alumni aren’t going to throw money at mediocrity — they respond to purpose, ambition, and progress.
If the vision would be to raise the budget and position the program for an invite to a major conference, then say that. Set the goal — and the money will follow.

They can offer their vision

[MarlinMan3]

It's always depressing seeing others at least try to raise their Athletics Brand while we just sit on our hands wasting time.
I really believe the main issue is political, more than it is money. It's having the will and fortitude to press forward even with political pressure from the east.
The reason we don't see anything is because our leaders, in order to get other things they want accomplished and receive credit for is to not pursue bigger aspirations in Athletics.

Well.we moved up to R1, did these others you describe

[Esqueleto]

Another 21st century FCS move up, passing us by. This rerun is getting old. Ragin Cajun fans who have invested in the programs over decades are the most patient fans on the planet. If the rudder is welded in place sailing with the Sunbelt long term just tell us.

I think this is the main reason why there is such a lack of fan support and interest these days in Lafayette. During the height of the HUD tenure there was a feeling that UL was positioning themselves to move to a better conference and you felt that energy all over town. Now, you only feel the lethargy of the current administration. They think this new half-built stadium is going to energize this fanbase alone, but it will be the same 10k geriatrics that have been there the last 7-10 years, myself included.

[MarlinMan3]

Have any of the FCS move ups, done so with academics and athletics on the same trajectory and pace, or have they put everything behind athletics only.
If the conferences themselves (or ncaa) would monitor that, it would have taken care of itself, but clearly it didnt

[MarlinMan3]

Im really surprised the powers that be (that are usually against us) havent been complaining about a hospital paying for the stadium.....one might think, they have all this "extra money" to donate, why didnt they just charge patients less for their hospital stays and/or procedures

[ColaCajun]

Have any of the FCS move ups, done so with academics and athletics on the same trajectory and pace, or have they put everything behind athletics only.
If the conferences themselves (or ncaa) would monitor that, it would have taken care of itself, but clearly it didnt

I'm sure academics was involved in some sort of way, but as we all know, Athletics is the front porch of the university. But since the SBC started sponsoring Division I-A (FBS) Football, only us, ULM and Arkansas State are still here playing football. South AL is a long time member of the league but didn't start playing SBC football until 2013. New Mexico State and Idaho were also in the first season but left, came back only to be kicked out.

Since the first season of the SBC Football, FIU, MTSU, North Texas, Utah State, FAU, WKU and now Texas State have all come and gone.

[HoustonCajun]

It’s hard to get traction with mixed marketing on the name thing. It’s like it is becoming radioactive.

Even TSAB now has a hat with a single “L”. Who got scared?

Just wait until LA Tech replaces Texas State. The name issue will raise its ugly head on a daily basis. LA Tech will ULL us to death and the whole name issue will be a daily topic.

[VObserver]

Have any of the FCS move ups, done so with academics and athletics on the same trajectory and pace, or have they p.ut everything behind athletics only.
If the conferences themselves (or ncaa) would monitor that, it would have taken care of itself, but clearly it didnt

Texas State has had dramatic growth academically as well as athletically in recent years. If I recall correctly, they are on pace to be Carnegie R 1 in the near future.

[VObserver]

Current and former SBC schools who are Carnegie R 1:

Denver
Texas-Arlington
FAU
FIU
NMSU
North Texas
Utah State

UL
GaSt
ODU
USM

Current Pac 12 schools who are Carnegie R 1

Colorado State
OSU
SDSU
Utah State
WSU