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TheSizzle36 · 08-24-2007, 01:33 PM

going Independent.

Probably just rumor-mongering, but he claimed to have had conversations with someone in the AD's office who gave the impression that it may be an option.

It was PK, so take it for what it is worth. It's not like this hasn't been re-hashed a million times on the boards, but this is a bit more than fan speculation.

JohnnyLingo · 08-24-2007, 01:34 PM

A bit more is right. Not much, though.

TheSizzle36 · 08-24-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyLingo

A bit more is right. Not much, though.

Hopefully somebody else caught more to the interview and there was actually some substance behind it. Of course, it was PK, so does anything he ever say have substance?

MikeWaters · 08-24-2007, 01:51 PM

I would like this.

TheSizzle36 · 08-24-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I would like this.

At least it appears they are looking into it. That more than anything to me says the University cares, and is legitimately upset about the TV deal.

MikeWaters · 08-24-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSizzle36

At least it appears they are looking into it. That more than anything to me says the University cares, and is legitimately upset about the TV deal.

of course I don't expect BYU to do anything but continue to be dragged down by all things stupid associated with the MWC.

BYU71 · 08-24-2007, 02:22 PM

The fan base is riding high right now. We think we are back. While I think, as stated before, Bronco can pull this off. By that I mine a respectable top 25 team again. Part of that respectability comes from being the top dog in a conference.

We lose the conference affiliation and it will be all based on how we play others. I fear how BYU would schedule. I am not a big fan of the play EWU mentality. WE aren't going to schedule like ND. So my question is, will the product we play against go up or down. I don't want to downgrade our schedule so a few more fans in Stake Centers can see the games on TV.

The other thing is, BYU fans are bandwaggoners. The social fans are the same ones who associate with Romney when he is praised and desert if he says anything that brings some embarassment.

I don't care what we say, we like winners. BYU finances the athletic program through money from fans. If we don't win and are independent, can you say USU.

MikeWaters · 08-24-2007, 02:25 PM

I think if we don't win in the MWC, we are USU as well.

Although if indepenendent I wonder if we would sign a TV deal with Lifetime or the Country Music Channel, with replays on BYUTV.

MikeWaters · 08-24-2007, 02:26 PM

also BYU71, I guess my point is that it is a big gamble right now to stay in the MWC.

I wonder if being a successful indepedent might make us more attractive as a BCS pickup.

Archaea · 08-24-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

also BYU71, I guess my point is that it is a big gamble right now to stay in the MWC.

I wonder if being a successful indepedent might make us more attractive as a BCS pickup.

Going independent is a bigger risk than staying with a lackluster conference. ND is the only independent to succeed. All others seek conference affiliation.

08-24-2007, 01:33 PM	#1
TheSizzle36 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,786	PK on 1320 implies BYU may be considering going Independent. Probably just rumor-mongering, but he claimed to have had conversations with someone in the AD's office who gave the impression that it may be an option. It was PK, so take it for what it is worth. It's not like this hasn't been re-hashed a million times on the boards, but this is a bit more than fan speculation.

08-24-2007, 02:22 PM	#7
BYU71 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,084	This would be a big gamble right now The fan base is riding high right now. We think we are back. While I think, as stated before, Bronco can pull this off. By that I mine a respectable top 25 team again. Part of that respectability comes from being the top dog in a conference. We lose the conference affiliation and it will be all based on how we play others. I fear how BYU would schedule. I am not a big fan of the play EWU mentality. WE aren't going to schedule like ND. So my question is, will the product we play against go up or down. I don't want to downgrade our schedule so a few more fans in Stake Centers can see the games on TV. The other thing is, BYU fans are bandwaggoners. The social fans are the same ones who associate with Romney when he is praised and desert if he says anything that brings some embarassment. I don't care what we say, we like winners. BYU finances the athletic program through money from fans. If we don't win and are independent, can you say USU.

08-24-2007, 01:34 PM	#2
JohnnyLingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,175	A bit more is right. Not much, though.

08-24-2007, 01:51 PM	#4
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I would like this.

08-24-2007, 02:25 PM	#8
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I think if we don't win in the MWC, we are USU as well. Although if indepenendent I wonder if we would sign a TV deal with Lifetime or the Country Music Channel, with replays on BYUTV.

08-24-2007, 02:26 PM	#9
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	also BYU71, I guess my point is that it is a big gamble right now to stay in the MWC. I wonder if being a successful indepedent might make us more attractive as a BCS pickup.