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Post by aztecx on Jan 18, 2012 12:22:58 GMT -8
All I would say is don't burn too many bridges because the situation in college sports changes from month to month. I still think a twist or two is yet to come, though I have no idea who will end up in the better situation. I don't think the admin of SDSU is burning any bridges. Heck, the would probably want to stay in the MWC for basketball if allowed. With regards to fans, it is sad to see other MWC fans trash sdsu because of the move to the BE/BW when any reasonable person see that it is the best move at this time. All the negativity really just sounds like jealousy.
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Post by sancarlosaztec on Jan 18, 2012 12:23:52 GMT -8
So true. It's a shame. However, due to the alliance I'm happy as hell we are getting out. Yes, even if it means the Big West for basketball. As to #1 - The MWC will be a very good basketball conference after we leave. No near as good as they would have been with Utah, BYU and SDSU.
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Post by aztecx on Jan 18, 2012 12:25:40 GMT -8
So true. It's a shame. However, due to the alliance I'm happy as hell we are getting out. Yes, even if it means the Big West for basketball. Agreed Anyone who cannot see that the BE/BW is much greater than the alliance is just not paying attention.
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Post by FLAztec4Life on Jan 18, 2012 12:29:12 GMT -8
Like one of the post said "Inherited the title from BYU" ..........thats the truth. Mad because we wont ride the titanic...aka"MWC" to the bottom of the sea. If UNLV or UM had they chance to jump with us they would have......just saying AZTECS OUT!!!
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Post by gator82 on Jan 18, 2012 12:38:40 GMT -8
Like one of the post said "Inherited the title from BYU" ..........thats the truth. Mad because we wont ride the titanic...aka"MWC" to the bottom of the sea. If UNLV or UM had they chance to jump with us they would have......just saying AZTECS OUT!!! if I remember correctly, a lot of Aztec fans were repeating the sentiment of other MWC fans now when TCU, Utah and BYU left. Why was it alright for your fan base to be upset with those 3 schools for leaving, but when you guys leave, then everyone else is just jealous. Seems a little hypocritical to me.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2012 12:42:00 GMT -8
Mad because we wont ride the titanic...aka"MWC" to the bottom of the sea. This. For whatever reason, the MWC didn't make the jettisoning of the dregs of CUSA a prerequisite for the affiliation of the two conferences. It's unfortunate some schools have to be left behind but economics dictates that approach these days and Rice, Tulane, UAB and Marshall in that order are going to be anchors weighing down the rest of the conference.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2012 12:45:51 GMT -8
if I remember correctly, a lot of Aztec fans were repeating the sentiment of other MWC fans now when TCU, Utah and BYU left. Why was it alright for your fan base to be upset with those 3 schools for leaving, but when you guys leave, then everyone else is just jealous. Seems a little hypocritical to me. You don't remember correctly. We all bagged on BYU for leaving just because we've always hated them and their leaving the MWC gave us an excuse to talk $#!+ about them. However, I don't remember any of us regulars begrudging Utah and TCU for leaving since we have hoped for years we would do the same. So I think in that sense you've got us confused with Wyoming Fan et al.
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Post by aztecx on Jan 18, 2012 12:48:23 GMT -8
I remember correctly, a lot of Aztec fans were repeating the sentiment of other MWC fans now when TCU, Utah and BYU left. Why was it alright for your fan base to be upset with those 3 schools for leaving, but when you guys leave, then everyone else is just jealous. Seems a little hypocritical to me. SDSU fans were PO'd at Utah, TCU and byu because they ruined what could have been one of the best conferences in the county. And yes, aztec fans were jealous. The difference between now and then is that back then is that SDSU has no choice at this time The landscape has changed dramatically. College Football is like a bunch of fat kids playing musical chairs. Better grab any chair you can or risk being left out for good.
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Post by Section T(urn Up) on Jan 18, 2012 13:00:55 GMT -8
I remember correctly, a lot of Aztec fans were repeating the sentiment of other MWC fans now when TCU, Utah and BYU left. Why was it alright for your fan base to be upset with those 3 schools for leaving, but when you guys leave, then everyone else is just jealous. Seems a little hypocritical to me. SDSU fans were PO'd at Utah, TCU and byu because they ruined what could have been one of the best conferences in the county. And yes, aztec fans were jealous. The difference between now and then is that back then is that SDSU has no choice at this time The landscape has changed dramatically. College Football is like a bunch of fat kids playing musical chairs. Better grab any chair you can or risk being left out for good. Troof. Things have changed. Without BYU, Utah and TCU the conference can't get on in football. SDSU is also in a unique position because it is absolutely strapped for cash and, without an influx for football could realistically be faced with really really hard decisions regarding academics and athletics. These are "#CaliProblems if you're into the whole hashtag movement, but they are most definitely real and demand attention and consideration.
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Post by Strawberry Puppy Kisses on Jan 18, 2012 13:03:54 GMT -8
if I remember correctly, a lot of Aztec fans were repeating the sentiment of other MWC fans now when TCU, Utah and BYU left. Why was it alright for your fan base to be upset with those 3 schools for leaving, but when you guys leave, then everyone else is just jealous. Seems a little hypocritical to me. First, f**k BYU. Any point made using BYU is a point badly made. Second, most of us, if not all of us, would give a left nut, first born child, or favorite My Morning Jacket album (for gender-neutral, emo readers) to join the Pac-10. You're damn right we were jealous of Utah. Third, TCU's move made sense. Joining a "real conference" with BCS eligibilty and kick-ass bball. You're damn right were jealous of TCU. It's not hypocritical when everyone has already admitted we were jealous. You on the other hand...
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Post by Section T(urn Up) on Jan 18, 2012 13:05:45 GMT -8
Also, at least this SDSU alum, is sad to see the MWC fall apart. There is little I love more than our basketball games with UNLV and UNM (BYU on the other hand...well...I truly dislike them) but the reality is that football drives the truck and basketball is forced to do what it has to do.
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Post by monty on Jan 18, 2012 13:26:05 GMT -8
Yep. The MW board and this board were full of $#!+ talking UNLV fans before the game and we gave them just a taste of it back and we're the aholes? ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) If our guys can pull it out tonight I think the MW board might explode. Actually most of the $#!+ talking threads I saw were started by Aztec fans. Monty's thread just reeks of class, nobody's jealous of your success and most MWC fans were always pulling for you guys last year and early on this year. It wasn't until the arrogance and elitist mentality started and disrespect towards anything not SDSU. You guys are hated for your fans, not your school or sports teams Oh bull$#!+. It's been a 2 months hate over there. So I wanted to f x x x with them - and it worked.
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Post by Azpire! on Jan 18, 2012 15:33:21 GMT -8
Case in point...here is UNM's submittal for the best student section of the year award. Well produced, but serious, it's a joke and doesn't come close to painting a picture of how rabid their fan base is. Yes SDSU student section, part of this video is in response to what you have done. youtu.be/Y4rhbZiiITEMan... that video was weak ![:-/](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/undecided.png)
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Post by SD Johnny on Jan 18, 2012 15:45:39 GMT -8
No rational Aztec fans were upset with Utah or TCU for leaving because it was such a no brainer. They got the golden ticket and we would have done the exact same thing had we been invited to the Pac or Big 12. BYU on the other hand bailed out of jealousy of Utah and left to the WCC and Independence (Irrellevance) and there was a ton of anger with their departure by many. Though I made fun of BYU a ton when they left I can honestly say I was glad to see them go and I think their departure has helped SDSU.
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Post by AZK619 on Jan 18, 2012 16:03:51 GMT -8
The alternative is sucking and nobody caring. I can live with the hate. This. ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) Keep on hating Webel fans and Hobos fans.. As for Wyoming who cares lol..
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Post by NTU on Jan 18, 2012 16:04:16 GMT -8
Like one of the post said "Inherited the title from BYU" ..........thats the truth. Mad because we wont ride the titanic...aka"MWC" to the bottom of the sea. If UNLV or UM had they chance to jump with us they would have......just saying AZTECS OUT!!! if I remember correctly, a lot of Aztec fans were repeating the sentiment of other MWC fans now when TCU, Utah and BYU left. Why was it alright for your fan base to be upset with those 3 schools for leaving, but when you guys leave, then everyone else is just jealous. Seems a little hypocritical to me. Very few of us--if any of us--begrudged the move by Utah and TCU (although at the time TCU's move to the Big East was a bit of a head scratcher........not so much anymore ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) ........but TCU to the Big XII makes complete and total sense). BYU's move to football independence and WCC, however, is another story. That made absolutely no sense and reeked of mere petulance because Utah got invited to the Adult Table and BYU did not. So yeah, we were pretty harsh on BYU, not so much Utah. The Utes earned their invite.
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Post by theoracle on Jan 18, 2012 16:19:57 GMT -8
Never forget that BYU left because they had a hissy fit that Utah left them in the dust. This whole thing about TV money is just a side argument...especially when BYU was one of the schools that got us this "sweet" MWC TV deal.
SDSU, TCU, Boise, and Utah did not leave because we had a hissy fit. We had to do what was best for our respective schools and like SGF said, it is very unfortunate that we had to leave some of our good old rivals behind as well.
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Post by Old School on Jan 18, 2012 16:26:33 GMT -8
![](http://us.acidcow.com/pics/20100528/hater_gonna_hate_04.jpg) Oldie Out
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Post by FULL_MONTY on Jan 18, 2012 16:38:13 GMT -8
Mad because we wont ride the titanic...aka"MWC" to the bottom of the sea. This. For whatever reason, the MWC didn't make the jettisoning of the dregs of CUSA a prerequisite for the affiliation of the two conferences. It's unfortunate some schools have to be left behind but economics dictates that approach these days and Rice, Tulane, UAB and Marshall in that order are going to be anchors weighing down the rest of the conference. Curious, why do you say Marshall?
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Post by alfaux4three on Jan 18, 2012 16:58:32 GMT -8
People only talk trash or dislike people/teams they are afraid of. If they aren't afraid, they have no need to talk about them.
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