Tech to the Belt, 2026

[CAJUNSby90]

Texas State wasn't diluting the State of Louisiana.

Which is why I would have much prefered Lamar.

Not for what they bring, rather for what they dont take away.

Tech dilutes everything Louisiana has worked hard to gain.

Lamar? but yall freak out when Maggard schedules schools in that conference.

[CajunNation]

Thank you. I still don't see the "value" of Tech in the SunBelt. Im still waiting on that answer.

It's very simple. They are the school we can add today that cuts expenses the most.

[CAJUNSby90]

Thank you. I still don't see the "value" of Tech in the SunBelt. Im still waiting on that answer.

In my eyes:

We get to BEAT their behinds on a yearly basis.

[CajunT]

Lamar? but yall freak out when Maggard schedules schools in that conference.

I have no problem playing them in MBB or Baseball. They have a Top 25 recruiting class in baseball.

[CAJUNSby90]

I have no problem playing them in MBB or Baseball. They have a Top 25 recruiting class in baseball.

I dont mind playing them, but he stated he rather them in conference over Tech.

[CajunT]

In my eyes:

We get to BEAT their behinds on a yearly basis.

Speaking to someone this morning, he never bought in to Shultz nonsense with Tech. In fact, he spoke several of their money people that he still has ties, and they knew it was going to be a battle in the East side. Apparently, the SBC did its due diligence in listening the several other programs interested in SBC membership down the road including Ohio.

But he also said the SBC is committed to ULM as a member and the best decision for the West was Louisiana Tech at this time. Long term, I still believe that the 2027-2028 is the deadline for current AAC members to meet their new revenue mandate for athletes and those programs will be willing to listen because there will be no buyouts involved if they are forced out and probably replaced. And yes, ECU is one of those programs that is 50/50 at this time outside of UAB, FAU and North Texas. JMO

[Bankruptcyman]

If Tech is invited I will feel a little like Texas A & M when Texas was invited to the SEC. We have worked hard for a clear separation and recruiting advantage in the perception of Louisiana fans and recruits and now it will be given away.

[JamesTheJeweler]

It's very simple. They are the school we can add today that cuts expenses the most.

Well if its about expenses. Let's just add McNeese, Nichols, SLU and NLU. Then we can bus everywhere like some want.

[Turbine]

Lamar? but yall freak out when Maggard schedules schools in that conference.

Thats the point.

Louisiana would be better off with Lamar than Tech.

Not even close.

[Turbine]

It's very simple. They are the school we can add today that cuts expenses the most.

Nothing is saved if you now have to find out of conference opponent to replace Tech.