Guest CardAmbassador Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 coachacola wrote: I hope Lamar doesn't blow this chance to join the WAC because it's not guaranteed that they'll get another chance. My hope is that Dr. Simmons has lined up a few big donors that will help out with this move. Going FBS should get people excited and bring in more donations and ticket sales. We should find out in the next month or two, or at least I hope so. I completely agree, I think they are working very hard to make sure they can move to the WAC. I would think that Simmons, Tubbs and Tidwell know that an offer like this doesn't come around every day. Fingers Crossed.
Guest CardinalClaw Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 This is a posts on setxsports from the admin at bobcatreporter.com Hey guys - I'm the site admin at BR. I've known about your candidacy since the Dallas meetings. Your reps met Benson informally and started a dialogue very quietly. My source had never heard of your school and walked away impressed. They like how Lamar handles their business and the potential of the Triangle as a DMA viewing area and the fertile recruiting ground us Texans know of already. What I have been told is that your school was very cautious and really thought this through, and an invite is imminent. The administration didn't want people making decisions for them outside the program via the media. The other big thing I have heard is that maybe you will not accept immediately if you don't feel you are ready. You can come BS with us at bobcatreport.com about it and I promise to tell you guys if I hear anything at your site. Thanks, Jack
Guest LU4LIFE Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 I guess in a little over a month we will know if there is any truth to this.
Guest CardAmbassador Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 CardinalClaw wrote: This is a posts on setxsports from the admin at bobcatreporter.com Hey guys - I'm the site admin at BR. I've known about your candidacy since the Dallas meetings. Your reps met Benson informally and started a dialogue very quietly. My source had never heard of your school and walked away impressed. They like how Lamar handles their business and the potential of the Triangle as a DMA viewing area and the fertile recruiting ground us Texans know of already. What I have been told is that your school was very cautious and really thought this through, and an invite is imminent. The administration didn't want people making decisions for them outside the program via the media. The other big thing I have heard is that maybe you will not accept immediately if you don't feel you are ready. You can come BS with us at bobcatreport.com about it and I promise to tell you guys if I hear anything at your site. Thanks, Jack Thanks for info, I do hope Lamar accepts, it would be quite amazing. I guess we just have to wait and see. I think if we don't hear anything by June then it's over. There is a possibility of a delayed entrance too. I could see Lamar being much more receptive to a 2013 invite.
Guest LU4LIFE Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Me personally I would favor a 2013 invite, but if it is a 2012 or nothing invite well then lets go.
Mike Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 another discussion about LU to WAC on the WAC scout site. It's just an extension from the bobcatreport.com report but if true the WAC East would be: LAMAR Texas State UTSA Louisiana Tech New Mexico State Denver *non football*
Guest CardAmbassador Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 ADMIN wrote: another discussion about LU to WAC on the WAC scout site. It's just an extension from the bobcatreport.com report but if true the WAC East would be: LAMAR Texas State UTSA Louisiana Tech New Mexico State Denver *non football* http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=451&f=2368&t=7223600
Guest bigred360 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Need a least one more school football member. If not, there will only be 4 football games in the East division of conference in the WAC.
Guest LU4LIFE Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 This is the topic on the WAC message board http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=451&f=2368&t=7234229
coachacola Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 I made a long post over there stating that Lamar prefers to be in the Sun Belt, and unless a lot of big donors tell Dr. Simmons not to do it, then Lamar will join the WAC if there's no openings in the Sun Belt.
Guest LU4LIFE Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 A big thing on that board is the media silence LAMAR has on a possible move to the WAC. IMO I think there is no reason for Dr. Simmons to start a buzz about this possible move when your not 100% sure you will get a invite. I believe if the WAC was to invite LAMAR we would except.
Guest CardAmbassador Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 I read the entire WAC board discusion. I'm not sure if we are screwing our selves or not, if we hold out and get an invite from the sun belt then everyone will call Simmons a genius. If we don't get that invite and we pass up the WAC though I know many will be upset. All of my doubt about our decline of an invite is just speculation, although it's built on solid reasoning. Here is the Bobcatreport.com discussion thread that I have going with Jack. I have asked him if he has heard anything about us delaying our join date by one year. We're still waiting on an answer. http://bobcatreport.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=542&p=6276#p6276
Guest CardinalClaw Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 If it came down to the WAC or the SunBelt, I would rather join the WAC.(If invites were extended from both conferences) I feel the WAC is a better conference then the SBC in more sports then just football, but not by a huge margin. There are great schools in the SBC, so I am not bashing any of those schools. Plus the WAC name carries more water if you know what I mean. Even with the departures of their big school Boise, Nevada, Hawaii, and Fresno.
Guest PNG1992 Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 nice read, thanks for posting. Theres still a lot of smoke around Lamar/WAC but the folks we've spoken too around a few weeks ago said "they doubt" it happens this year. Again, this could just have been a smoke screen but that's what was said. Since that time more and more news about Lamar/WAC has been popping up on sites like the WAC Scout site. Who knows what'a really going on but IMO I hope we make the jump if offered.
LU Cardinal Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 I think if an invite is really there that Lamar has to strongly consider taking it. The WAC even with the defections is a superior conference to the SLC. The growing pains in football may be tougher but I'd be willing roll with it.
Guest CardAmbassador Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 LU Cardinal wrote: I think if an invite is really there that Lamar has to strongly consider taking it. The WAC even with the defections is a superior conference to the SLC. The growing pains in football may be tougher but I'd be willing roll with it. Playing Devil's Advocate: Will the average fan be willing to roll with it? I'm confident Simmons is strongly considering all options.
Guest CardinalClaw Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I think they will depending on how LAMAR performs. If we are getting blown out game after game then no, but if we are somewhat competitive then yes. That also depends on how long it would take to be competitive. A person can only take so much losing, hints the basketball team. If we did lose some fan support it will come back once we get things on track, that just the way this area works.
Guest CardAmbassador Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 CardinalClaw wrote: I think they will depending on how LAMAR performs. If we are getting blown out game after game then no, but if we are somewhat competitive then yes. That also depends on how long it would take to be competitive. A person can only take so much losing, hints the basketball team. If we did lose some fan support it will come back once we get things on track, that just the way this area works. Agree, and I think that is the way most fans work with smaller programs. Unless you have a long history of success, at the first sign of failure you're not going to have alot of loyalty to the program.
Guest LU4LIFE Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I think that people will understand that if LAMAR was to move to the WAC it will be rough at first, but I agree that if LAMAR was to go a long period of time without being competitive you would see a drop off in attendance. What it all boils down to is winning puts fans in the stands.
coachacola Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 At this point I think there's a 50/50 chance Lamar will join the WAC. Lamar probably will have the smallest budget in the WAC so that has to be a concern. I think they are hoping the Sun Belt loses some teams so they invite Lamar. I doubt that happens so I guess we'll see what happens in the next month or two.
Guest LU4LIFE Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I sure hope that LAMAR doesn't pass on a invite to the WAC for hopes and dream of getting one from the SBC.
coachacola Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I agree, I think it would be a big mistake. I still think that Simmons and Tubbs have wanted to go FBS since they've been here. My fear is that the big donors will get cold feet and talk them out of it.
Guest LU4LIFE Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Well all I got to say is Simmons and Tubbs better go get them some socks with built in heaters. :laugh:
Guest CardinalClaw Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I'm sure if Simmons tells them that it will be ok they will trust him an still donate.
coachacola Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Rumors of Lamar joining the WAC is causing quite the stir on the WAC Message board! http://forums.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=451&f=2368
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