FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[cave2bens]

I don't think Brian Kelly ever said he wasn't interested. He either didn't say anything or said he would "entertain."

Great exercise in semantics - one may/may not be interested in a "dinner party" vs volunteering to "entertain" the dinner party.    Including a cheese course... 

[Adam Sayer]

As long as the proper wine is served.

[formerd3db]

I don't think Brian Kelly ever said he wasn't interested. He either didn't say anything or said he would "entertain."

I don't think Brian Kelly ever said he wasn't interested. He either didn't say anything or said he would "entertain."

Sayer:
That's not exactly what he told his players.

cave2:  Right on!
Great exercise in semantics - one may/may not be interested in a "dinner party" vs volunteering to "entertain" the dinner party.    Including a cheese course... 

As long as the proper wine is served.

[formerd3db]

and they interviewed Lamar Thomas (WR).... you might remember Lamar as the Hurricane Color Analyst who got fired for his comments during the Brawl in 2007.  His commentary during the fight was so disturbing that even Michael Irvin went on record to say that he needs to be fired for it. 

What a loser. 

Of course, I had a Catholics vs. Convicts shirt and remember the beating they gave Gerry Faust on his last game at ND. 

AS (formerly SF):

Absolutely well said!  Couldn't agree with you more.

[Adam Sayer]

He told his players that he would talk to them and apparently he told some that he wasn't leaving...but everyone knew he would be talking to them.

Kevin, haven't heard Shanahan's name at all. ESPN  and the radio claims that the job is down to Holtz or the coach from Central Michigan. Unfortunately, the guy from Central Michigan can't bring Dan LeFevour with him

[dc_has_been]

Didn't the players from "The U" wear camouflage instead of shirt and tie to games?  I am not suprised though on what the players were allowed to get away with.  As long as teams win games people always seem to look the other way or forget about the things you've done in the past.  It's really sad, but it's reality (ie. Vick).

[SaintsFAN]

Didn't the players from "The U" wear camouflage instead of shirt and tie to games?  I am not suprised though on what the players were allowed to get away with.  As long as teams win games people always seem to look the other way or forget about the things you've done in the past.  It's really sad, but it's reality (ie. Vick).

They did once... to the Fiesta Bowl (when they got off the plane).  They were beaten by Penn State in that game though after throwing 5 INT's.  The turnovers underminded a statistically dominating performance by the Hurricanes (which I love hearing).  When they got back, JJ was reprimanded for the conduct/clothing of the players (a Miami defensive lineman stormed out of a dinner saying "the Japanese didn't sit and eat with the Americans before Pearl Harbor" -- his bright teammates all followed suit)


Thats because you aren't listening in the right places, Sayer.  Trust me... he's here in town and interviewing today.  Mike Thomas has been VERY tight-lipped about the whole process.  If they have too many people turn them down (like Houston's coach), it looks bad.

[M and L]

Sayer long time no see!!!

Did any one from the HCAC make it to the Aztec Bowl?

Also, did UC go after Holtz at all?  Who has said no thus far to UC?

[Blutarsky]

Sayer long time no see!!!

Did any one from the HCAC make it to the Aztec Bowl?

Also, did UC go after Holtz at all?  Who has said no thus far to UC?

Apparently not the coach at CMU...

[SaintsFAN]

Sayer long time no see!!!

Did any one from the HCAC make it to the Aztec Bowl?

Also, did UC go after Holtz at all?  Who has said no thus far to UC?

no more Aztec Bowl... the game in Mexico has a different name.  Dean Paul is coaching the defense down there.  I know Steinmetz is there but not sure about anyone else.

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

Sayer long time no see!!!

Did any one from the HCAC make it to the Aztec Bowl?

Also, did UC go after Holtz at all?  Who has said no thus far to UC?

no more Aztec Bowl... the game in Mexico has a different name.  Dean Paul is coaching the defense down there.  I know Steinmetz is there but not sure about anyone else.

Team Stars and Stripes Roster

[dc_has_been]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=4745381  Here's a link talking about the Big Ten adding another team to the conference.  I would think this is an excellent move, especially for football because they will have two divisions and then could have a playoff game as mentioned in the article. What's everyone elses opinion and what team do you think would be a good match?  Pitt or Cincy maybe?  I think either wouldn't be losing too much by leaving their current conferences and joining the Big Ten.  I don't know how difficult it would be.  Notre Dame would be great considering their involvement with Big Ten teams and being an independant.  They would need to move their Bball team from the Big East though.  Thoughts?

[KYGrizzly]

Notre Dame would be a good fit for the conference, just don't think they will join a conference at this time just like they wouldn't join the last time they were asked. I believe Joe Pa said don't even send them an invitation since they have already turned it down once.

Reports of other schools that they might be interested in are Missouri, Rutgers and Pittsburg.

[dc_has_been]

I think Missouri or Pitt would be a good fit due to being in the area of all the other big 10 schools.  I would like to see Louisville join getting a school from KY.  I wouldn't want to see Rutgers due to them being from New Jersey. 

[KYGrizzly]

Louisville was mentioned on the talk shows down here but someone said that their academic standards would not fit in with the Big Ten.

Kentucky would probably be a good fit, but would not leave the cash cow they have with the SEC.