I'm sure they're just sitting back and sipping on iced tea right about now. Are you seriously questioning if they're working their butts off for us right now?
sending an email reaches everyone instantly and takes 5 minutes to write. why bother with a stupid press conference for local media. we have zero leverage in the realignment game - there's not much we can say.
i think the ISU communication has been fine - don't deal with hypotheticals but comment when actual events occur. that's all they can do.
I heard a rumor that pollard has this small, wireless device that allows someone to make phone calls and send/receive emails. sometimes you can even access the internet too! its pretty cool because you don't have to stay in the office to get work done.
Yes. That is what I am saying.
Colorado = gone
Nebraska = gone
UT announcing on Tuesday next week (see the new post) http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/forum/general-discussion/93181-texas-will-announcement-tuesday.html
ISU = send out emails until we have to face the facts
It is clear to me (again my opinion) that the Big 12 is done.
ISU=send out emails until we have something to report...in the meantime we are checking into every possibility out there, including getting in on some major $$ if we remain in the Big XII from those that are leaving.
No reason to pander to us just because we're anxious.
I would agree with that. The issue I have is that Nebraska reported that they were going into the Big 12 meetings after already meeting with the Big 10. It is clear to me that this has been stewing for a long time. Seems to me that if they were working those channels for the last month that ISU should have been doing the same. It's like they have been blindsided by this. We aren't even involved and could see this coming.
I would agree with that. The issue I have is that Nebraska reported that they were going into the Big 12 meetings after already meeting with the Big 10. It is clear to me that this has been stewing for a long time. Seems to me that if they were working those channels for the last month that ISU should have been doing the same. It's like they have been blindsided by this. We aren't even involved and could see this coming.
Nebraska was able to talk about meetings with the Big 10 because the Big 10 had interest in Nebraska. Pretty sure that isn't the case for ISU. What are Geoffroy and Pollard supposed to say? "We talked to the Big 10. They weren't interested." That would make us look terrible. And it would be completely stupid to announce that we are talking to the Big East or the MWC, at this point, unless we were confident that something is going to happen with them. There is far too much unknown still out there for us to be making any bold statements.
I know you're not talking about Nebraska.
I would agree with that. The issue I have is that Nebraska reported that they were going into the Big 12 meetings after already meeting with the Big 10. It is clear to me that this has been stewing for a long time. Seems to me that if they were working those channels for the last month that ISU should have been doing the same. It's like they have been blindsided by this. We aren't even involved and could see this coming.
True but even Nebraska doesn't have an invite...even today. They are "hoping" they accept their bid.
If you haven't noticed the Big 12 has a hard time getting on TV...just ask Nebraska. :biglaugh:
True but even Nebraska doesn't have an invite...even today. They are "hoping" they accept their bid.
This comment made me think of something, and maybe it has already been discussed in all the other threads.
Nebraska has been unable to return itself to the powerhouse of the past. They are kind of floundering in mediocrity at the moment. Although last year wasn't bad. My in-laws hail from Nebraska. Their favorite past time is sitting around talking about how good BigRed used to be. Look at their stadium...The state for that matter. They don't survive at their current pace. The machine is running out of gas.
I'm going to liken their situation to that of an athlete who dopes up. You know you can't get what you want, so you do what it is you can to gain that edge. This move appears to be an attempt to financially make up for their lack football success for the past decade...Essentially, they have failed at restoring their football team. They are losing momentum. This move gives them the resources (money) to keep the machine running and create the illusion of progress (read: hope) for Nebraska fans.
Just my two cents...
I wonder if my boss would let me golf on Fridays as long as I tell him I have my Blackberry along.