I agree, but no longer think it's a deal breaker. They can go independent I guess, but as much $$$ as they have they ae slowly becoming a cancer.
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I agree, but no longer think it's a deal breaker. They can go independent I guess, but as much $$$ as they have they ae slowly becoming a cancer.
Don't know. But if A&M views it as sticking it to the longhorns, then they probably would.
texas reminds me of the high performer at my business that has the poison attitude. Very hard to fire because they deliver but in the end they have to go because they ruin the culture. The big xii needs a culture of stability and unity much more than they need texas.
We have a home....read article.... Big 12 Television Contracts Likely to Protect League : Outkick The Coverage
I did. And if it all goes down that way, you are right, you have a home. I wouldn't agree right now that it's just fine, but it could be.
And it may not be. All I am saying is that Iowa State deserves better treatment than this. If you want to be terse and think I am trying to start something, so be it. I am not. Mine is a "split" family- with both Iowa and ISU grads and supporters. My father played (okay, suited up) on the ISU football team back in the day. He played baseball there. I had an uncle who was a professor there until his untimely death a few years ago, so I harbor no ill will toward ISU.
Regarding T. Boone, I have great respect for him, but he doesn't have the power to stop this locomotive of change within the college sports landscape. Considering that the Big XII was allegedly unified 12 short months ago, and now one school has publicly voiced its intention to leave, another two (minimum) are strongly considering it, and it becomes hard to see how this ends well. There is an old saying that goes "Convince someone against their will, they are of the same opinion still." In other words, legally bar a school from leaving, they will only work harder to find a way to leave.
Again, I wish you well this season. I'd love to have two Iowa teams to root for this bowl season and four to root for in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. As I started with my original post, First I am an Iowan.
I must have missed your introduction as a new member just this September and with 3 posts. CF has been around a long time-where have you been-Iowan?
CycloneErik
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Even though it's game week, this guy is OK so far.
We'll have enough trolls to chase around tomorrow. This guy seems reasonable.
Of course, if he changes his tune, then all bets are off.......
I think you are right, Texas just overplayed their hand as many have said, and now there is no one left on their side really. They have no cards left other than to blow up the conference and they can't tear down their own home. Hopefully, the other 7 0r 8 realize that now and that Texas is somewhat painted into a corner because of the LHN.
I hear ya Erik, but it seems a little strange that he signs up a few days ago and then comes on here saying he sure hopes we find a home and that he's a hok fan but just dearly loves ol' ISU because he has a split family and the other half of the family are Cyclones. I've heard that old song and dance too many times.
My family has way more connections to EIU than he does to ISU and yet I root for the hoks to lose every game. The sight of the hok symbol boils my blood everytime I see it-ask my wife. And I was born and raised in Iowa and I've been an Iowan far longer than he has.
CycloneErik
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I have no problems with that. I'm just figuring that the normal troll Hawk can't help himself, and it'll be obvious very soon without any help.
I'm not exactly cheering for Iowa here. Just thought we could be fair to this guy while he proves himself one way or the other.
Well, shucks... I guess we could give him a little bit of a break. It's pretty bad timing on his part to show up the week of the ISU-EIU game. You've got a good point about normal troll hoks not being able to help themselves. They show their true feathers sooner or later!
Well, as I also said, I am not a troll. I actually have no interest in flaming, or inflaming. Sorry you don't feel the same, but that's outside of my control. I only recently joined CF shortly after I paid for the ISU game on internet last weekend so that I could follow the live chat. I hope that explains my limited posts.
I am also sorry you hate the Hawks. I cannot respond in kind, as I don't hate the Cyclones at any level. In reality, I think we should all save our hatred for the Huskers.
... Edit... One other thing I never do- disparage Iowa State University by referring to them in derogatory terms both in their actual moniker, or the initials of the school. By that I mean I won't use the equivalent of Hoks or EIU as it pertains to Iowa State.
Based upon the information that shows up stating that you graduated with an engineering degree in 1972, you most likely have been an Iowan longer than I have unless you graduated at 4 years of age. I cannot change time. My uncle was an aerospace engineering professor at Iowa State, so maybe your paths crossed at some point.
Again, all the best. I hope Coach Rhodes continues to restore the gains and growth that Chizik screwed up. Of course I want Iowa to win, but more importantly, I want both teams to leave the game with no nagging and/ or season ending injuries so that they can be competitive in their conferences. Since neither of us are likely to go undefeated, conference success is ultimately far more important than the outcome of this singular game.
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Dear Chris Williams,
I HIGHLY suggest you include this link in your blog. This alone made my night. I have no idea who this guy is but if he is even remotely on target we are freaking set.
CycloneErik
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The realization that a dramatic action (The Alamo Plan, etc) has been taken is slowly being realized by members of the media:
TheMercury.com - K-State Sports Article
