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Mailbag: The price to lure American schools into the Pac-12, impact of the ACC’s deal with ESPN, the MW’s grant of rights and more Memphis, Tulane and USF must factor travel costs into any cross-country calculation https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/31/mailbag-the-price-to-lure-american-schools-into-the-pac-12-impact-of-the-accs-deal-with-espn-the-mws-grant-of-rights-and-more/

I suspect one is the tv/radio broadcast start time and other is the expected kickoff or tip time. It's like going to a movie theater for a posted 3:30 movie, but that is when the previews and commercials start; the movie doesn't begin until 3:45.

Women's and Men's Basketball Combined Net Rankings - Updated as of 01/25/2025 - 1) UNT - 83.5 (119w, 48m) 2) Temple - 112.5 (100w, 125m) 3) Memphis - 120.5 (198w, 43m) 4) Tulane - 131 (114w, 148m) 5) USF - 132 (66w, 198m) 6) UAB - 140 (151w, 129m) 7) UTSA - 140.5 (72w, 209m) 8) Rice - 156 (124w, 188m) 9) ECU - 158 (142w, 174m) 10) FAU - 166 (213w, 119m) 11) WSU - 172.5 (191w, 154m) 12) Tulsa - 227 (155w, 299m) 13) Charlotte - 254 (252w, 256m)

When a power conference AD goes shopping for a new basketball coach he looks for: #1) someone with a history of recruiting and winning (as Juco coach, as assistant, as HC)... #2) someone with a history of recruiting and winning

Zach Barnett Jan 28, 2025 Graham Harrell returned to Texas Tech on Sunday, but not to work. The former Red Raider gunslinger was honored at a Tech basketball game for his induction to the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame exploits as a player.

The "C" (or worse) should have been for his DC. Even an average defense the past two seasons could have produced probably 2-3 more wins each year. We had a lot of close losses.

No. I think most fans would agree that Mason Fine should be in our Hall of Fame. He brought excitement and wins finally to NT football. Mason was the only reason Seth got to stay as long as he did. Once there was no more Mason = no more Seth. But Mason did get beat up his last two seasons from little to no OL protection. Much like Chandler Morris was the second half of this season, and Riley Dodge and Vizza during their passing years. Playing QB at NT can be great, but you need to stay mobile too!

Lots of interesting objections to the settlement mentioned, and the judge will have to consider them (or at least read them). Most feel it should still get approved. "Friday's deadline for filing objections to the nearly $2.8 billion NCAA antitrust settlement yielded more than a dozen legal challenges attacking the landmark deal. Four antitrust experts told ESPN the deal is still likely to be approved, but some objections have the potential to delay, reshape or derail it." https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/43641428/judge-weighs-28b-ncaa-settlement-amid-objection-filings

I think maybe we stirred the sleeping AD's office?

But that still won't keep another Texas Tech type program from stealing him. That is the whole point. We can't pay enough to outbid power $$. He has to want to stay here. Have we heard that??

He's mentioned this before. He is well used to this roster environment. Older coaches, however, that are used to having guys 3-4 years and developing a roster are struggling with full reloading. Several have resigned.

Humm...$ounds like another school's system I heard of....

Mason Fine To Join Muskogee Coaching Staff Posted: Friday, January 17, 2025 12:49 PM https://8464-59734.el-alt.com/story/1403/mason-fine-to-join-muskogee-coaching-staff Fine, who still holds the state record for passing yards (13,081) and touchdowns (166), was most recently seen assisting at the Native American All-Star Game earlier this month in Frisco, Texas.

$1mil won’t keep Ross if it’s a power conference school with more $ and attendance than we can offer. Most of these young coaches and admins are ladder climbing.

That’s also the problem with the new students…they don’t know the history and how good men’s basketball has been for several years now.

We started out strong, let Wichita gain their confidence coming out of halftime to take the lead, then maintained our composure and did Ross things at the end for the win. Just like he planned it. It was scary ugly to me.

Big change from Purdue to Abilene.

Doubt it, but it would make a much stronger conference for all. But, there is too much bad blood and the individual conference staffs want their own kingdom. Plus, UNLV was given financial incentives to stay... According to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by President Whitfield, the Mountain West will pay an estimated lump sum of $10-to-14 million to UNLV in 2025, and also pay UNLV approximately $1.5-to-1.8 million annually over a six-year period beginning in July 2026. The new payments are on top of the current revenue streams from existing contracts and media assets. The current media deal expires in June 2026 and negotiations for a new media deal will begin in the near future. The university will also have the flexibility to explore future membership in an autonomous “Power Four” conference without penalty should the opportunity become available.

President Pohl was the one that presented the idea of the former NT Eagle Point golf course being used for Athletics (stadium, etc.). The lease was recently not renewed by the group running the course and Dr. Pohl saw an opportunity to get more land for the core campus (Fouts) and help Athletics with some acreage for new facilities....just before RV was set to renovate a warehouse as a new Athletic Center and another makeover for Fouts.

Having a few millionaires loitering around campus helps too, right?

We have 11 regular season games remaining. Toughest games left are @ UAB, vs Tulane, @ USF, @ Temple. We won't see Memphis again until the AAC Tourney.

It has, since 1970. In Ft. Worth, but part of the UNT System. Also, a Law School, but part of UNT-Dallas. All detached, like the students in Denton. https://www.unthsc.edu/ The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC Fort Worth) began when the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) accepted its first students in 1970. Founders were D.D. Beyer, DO; George Luibel, DO; and Carl Everett, DO. The first class of doctors of osteopathic medicine graduated in 1974.

Wichita State fan forum...some comments about our upcoming game tomorrow evening.... https://shockernet.net/forum/wichita-state-athletics/wichita-state-men-s-basketball/1470855-north-texas-15-4-at-wichita-state-11-9-game-discussion-jan-29-wed#post1470981 I'll be interested as to what the spread is. Honestly, I kind of hope they win. I've never had any issues with North Texas and they're definitely a team that can get into the tournament and I'd honestly like to see that. **** Memphis, but I respect North Texas. North Texas is probably my second favorite AAC team. They defend well and play hard - much like WSU of old. They have an outside shot at getting an at-large if they can manage to essentially win out (the AAC really sucks this year). Ross Hodge is also a better coach and recruiter than Paul Mills - all while making a few hundred thousand dollars less per season. Knowing a little about North Texas I feel like we have a much better shot at upsetting a team like Memphis who plays out of control with no discipline. A well coached team with talent should own us at this point. Originally posted by JVShocker View Post Over under on actual attendance? Anyone? I would think maybe a little better since this is a good team. Maybe 5k.

Very much confusing. There has to be a consulting group (?) that would investigate why our students, alums, and locals are not as passionate towards the school and it's athletic teams as we feel they should be. What is missing; what can be done to push them into becoming passionate fans?

Wait till you see the NIT invites. They are changing the format this year to get more "Brands" into their tourney (for viewership). They are concerned another post season Tourney starting this year will cherry-pick the best "Brands" remaining. It's all about "Brands" these days and media value....not actually "court-playing ability" like it should be.