CUSA AD talks about Big 12 schools

[ChrisMWilliams]

I apologize if this has been posted. Let me know if it has and I'll delete. I find it interesting though. It is pretty obvious that CUSA will be interested in the Big 12 leftovers. East Carolina's AD has gone on the record about it.

East Carolina AD talks Big East - Big East Blog - ESPN

 

[gocubs2118]

At least we have a fallback option, though not a very good one.

 

[Rods79]

BZZZTT...no way. Sorry Chris. I think this would be the worst case scenario.

 

[Clones85']

So sad........

 

[weR138]

At least we have a fallback option, though not a very good one.

It's a very bad one, recruiting would never recover.

 

[cyclonepower]

oh goodie, with the Mtn West talking about not wanting us, I have a bad feeling this is where we end up

 

[ChrisMWilliams]

BZZZTT...no way. Sorry Chris. I think this would be the worst case scenario.

Hey I totally agree. This is the absolute worst case scenario. Check out our running blog on the front page if you want my take.

 

[Wesley]

But what about wrestling?

 

[Cyclonepride]

Yes, this is the 4th best option behind BE, MWC and a leftover Big 12.

 

[ChrisMWilliams]

Want some upside?

Larry Eustachy (Southern Miss head coach) and Tim Floyd (UTEP head coach) would both be making annual trips to Ames.

 

[alarson]

So... the ECU AD is mentioning that the CUSA should add the big 12 teams, while trying to get into the big east himself? Sounds like he'd just rather have the big 12 teams in the CUSA so he can get his school in the big east..

 

[Rods79]

Want some upside?

Larry Eustachy (Southern Miss head coach) and Tim Floyd (UTEP head coach) would both be making annual trips to Ames.

A positive twist...I like that...but not enough to be involved. This letter tells me that there is not really a chance this is happening. To throw an open invitation letter out there is just a formality, not a serious discussion. If you are in the discussion you do not throw out letters like this.

 

[Bardman]

I've heard that we are talking more to CUSA now than the BE...

 

[cyfan964]

Want some upside?

Larry Eustachy (Southern Miss head coach) and Tim Floyd (UTEP head coach) would both be making annual trips to Ames.

Too bad Hilton would be completely empty....

 

[helechopper]

I've heard that we are talking more to CUSA now than the BE...

nooooooooooo....

 

[Spam]

And ISU fits beautifully with the likes of Southern Miss, East Carolina, and Central Florida.
Academically. Athletically. Financially.
:sad:

 

[Bardman]

Maybe we merge conferences and keep the Big 12 name and still receive the buyout money

 

[jdoggivjc]

I've heard that we are talking more to CUSA now than the BE...

IF the Big East truly is a viable option and we're not even pursing it because the school WANTS to be in CUSA, I'm done as a ISU fan. I'll always be a Cyclone, but I won't ever go out of my way to display my loyalty - no purchasing tickets, no future donations, no merchandise or apparel, none of it. If that causes someone to label me as an "untrue" Iowa State fan because I won't cheer for them no matter what, so be it - I have limits. Why should I be loyal to an institution that won't put itself in the best position possible for the best competition possible? The Big East is that, and to the extent so is the MWC. If they're going out of our way to be in CUSA, then they obviously feel like it's not worth keeping me as a fan.

 

[Bardman]

I dont think we want to be in a 20 team bball conference and the bball schools wont leave the BE, the negotiations seem to have hit a wall

 

[jdoggivjc]

I dont think we want to be in a 20 team bball conference and the bball schools wont leave the BE, the negotiations seem to have hit a wall

Don't speak for everyone else on that...