Friday, November 6, 2015
Saturday, October 10, 2015
New American Frontier - Featured Game of the Week: Navy vs. #15 Notre Dame
As the conference continues to look for credibility in the eyes of the nation, another opportunity arises this week. Navy carries the United States flag and AAC banner into South Bend on the Golden Domer network aka NBC.
Navy hasn't beaten Notre Dame since 2010 when Navy beat ND 3 out of 4 times from 2007 to 2010. Recently the Irish have run off four straight but Navy has been competitive the last two meetings.
The Irish are listed as a 14.5 point favorite. Needless to but Irish dominate the series 75-12-1. Tomorrow the Middies hope to inch closer to narrowing the gap. Can they?
The keys for Navy? Keenan Reynolds, Keenan Reynolds and more Keenan Reynolds. Notre Dame is going to game plan for Reynolds but until they can actually stop him, Navy must feed the Irish a steady Reynolds diet. Of course Navy coaches will keep that in mind when doing their own game plan. If they can work in some play action, they might be able to make Irish defenders hesitate enough to let Reynolds run loose. On the other hand, ND did contain Reynolds to 47 yards on 18 carries but Navy still ran wild with 336 yards.
The Middie defense must get to ND QB early and often. Even though he is young and inexperienced, Deshone Kizer has performed well since been thrown into the fire. The Irish will need to mix it up with C.J. Prosise running and WR Will Fuller to keep Navy defense off balance.
This is a big game not only for Navy but for the conference resume. With East Carolina traveling to quasi-member BYU and USF hosting Syracuse, the American has a chance to make a resounding statement to the rest of the college football world....The American is no longer rising....We Are Here! Deal With It!
New American Frontier: Cougars Turn Peruna in to Purina
I made my first UH game of the season and it was worth it. I have season tickets to the Texans and I was torn about going to the game. At the end of the day, I decided to watch the most exciting football team in the city of Houston.
The Coogs had me on edge most the first half. The Ponies took a 14-7 lead early on. I had nightmares of last year's UTSA game.
The first two SMU drives were to easy. I wondered out loud if this was a repeat of UTSA all over again.
SMU's first two drives went for touchdowns drives of 82 and 75 yards. Houston's defense looked clueless and exploited in the first quarter. Several times UH looked to have a sack or a stop for a short gain only to see missed tackles leading to more Mustang yards.
Fortunately the Cougar offense was able to respond. Greg Ward, Jr and the offense made quick work in their opening possession. The Coogs shredded the Mustang defense in 4 plays for 75 yard in 1:14 drive to equal the score at 7.
The Mustangs again were able to move the ball with ease in building a 21-14 lead at the 6:18 mark in the 2nd quarter.
The Houston offense stalled again and punted to the Ponies. The way SMU moved the ball it appeared the could add to their lead.
Instead the Cougar defense decided to join the game. After the Houston punt, on a 3rd and 4 play, UH linebacker Steven Taylor strip sacked SMU QB Matt Davis and Adrian McDonald recovered for Houston on the Pony 12.
Two players later, Kenneth Farrow ran 6 yards and the game was knotted at 21.
On the ensuing drive, Pony once again coughed on the ball. This time it was freshman running back Braeden West giving Houston the ball on the Cougar 43 with 44 seconds left in the half.
No problem for the Greg Ward, Jr. Show. The key play was a Ward 28 yard pass to Steve Dunbar that moved the Coogs in to SMU territorty with 26 seconds. With no timeouts left and the ball on the two, instead of clocking the ball, Ward took the ball in for a TD with 2 seconds remaining. Houston 28, SMU 21 and the game had been seized by the Cougars.
SMU never was able to recover from the two minute disaster to end the half.
The Mustangs looked hapless the rest of the game as the Cougars reeled off three more TDs to take a 49-21 lead.
Final Houston 49 SMU 28
Cougar Notes and Analysis
I'm not sure why the defense allowed three early touchdowns early on. Though it does mirror what happened to the Mustangs vs ECU last week. They stormed out to an early lead before the Pirates changed quarterbacks and ran amok over the Pony defense.
Either the Mustangs had a sound game plan coming in and the Cougars made the right adjustments or there was some lingering affects of a short week. I don't buy the short week theory though. The Mustangs had the same short week the Cougars had. My guess is SMU came out fired up, played lights out for a half but the talent level for the Coogs eventually caught up with SMU and ended their hopes for victory.
Kicker Kyle Bullard lost the his kicking duties to kick off specialist Ty Cummings. Bullard struggled early in the season and after the Tulsa game head coach Tom Herman opened the place kicking duties to competition.
With back up quarterback Adam Schulz out for the year, the Cougars are dangerously thin at the position. Nursing a 42-21 lead late in the 4th quarter, I would have liked to see Kyle Postma get reps for experience and to protect Ward. Instead, Ward stayed in the game. However, Herman chose not to expose Ward to injury.
The Coogs took over possession after a SMU punt with 1:06 left in the 3rd. To protect the lead and Ward, the Cougars mounted a 8:38 minute drive for that resulted in a touchdown. The drive featured all heavy run dose and only two passes out of sixteen plays. I did cringe when Ward ran the ball twice including the final TD.
Houston's reputation as a pass heavy offense was put on hold vs SMU. They ground pounded the Ponies for 214 yards and 7 TDs. It is the second game in a row that Houston doesn't score through the air.
Ward set broke Case Keenum's record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback. Ward now holds the record with 11. Keenum's old record was 9.
The Coogs had me on edge most the first half. The Ponies took a 14-7 lead early on. I had nightmares of last year's UTSA game.
The first two SMU drives were to easy. I wondered out loud if this was a repeat of UTSA all over again.
SMU's first two drives went for touchdowns drives of 82 and 75 yards. Houston's defense looked clueless and exploited in the first quarter. Several times UH looked to have a sack or a stop for a short gain only to see missed tackles leading to more Mustang yards.
Fortunately the Cougar offense was able to respond. Greg Ward, Jr and the offense made quick work in their opening possession. The Coogs shredded the Mustang defense in 4 plays for 75 yard in 1:14 drive to equal the score at 7.
The Mustangs again were able to move the ball with ease in building a 21-14 lead at the 6:18 mark in the 2nd quarter.
The Houston offense stalled again and punted to the Ponies. The way SMU moved the ball it appeared the could add to their lead.
Instead the Cougar defense decided to join the game. After the Houston punt, on a 3rd and 4 play, UH linebacker Steven Taylor strip sacked SMU QB Matt Davis and Adrian McDonald recovered for Houston on the Pony 12.
Two players later, Kenneth Farrow ran 6 yards and the game was knotted at 21.
On the ensuing drive, Pony once again coughed on the ball. This time it was freshman running back Braeden West giving Houston the ball on the Cougar 43 with 44 seconds left in the half.
No problem for the Greg Ward, Jr. Show. The key play was a Ward 28 yard pass to Steve Dunbar that moved the Coogs in to SMU territorty with 26 seconds. With no timeouts left and the ball on the two, instead of clocking the ball, Ward took the ball in for a TD with 2 seconds remaining. Houston 28, SMU 21 and the game had been seized by the Cougars.
SMU never was able to recover from the two minute disaster to end the half.
The Mustangs looked hapless the rest of the game as the Cougars reeled off three more TDs to take a 49-21 lead.
Final Houston 49 SMU 28
Cougar Notes and Analysis
I'm not sure why the defense allowed three early touchdowns early on. Though it does mirror what happened to the Mustangs vs ECU last week. They stormed out to an early lead before the Pirates changed quarterbacks and ran amok over the Pony defense.
Either the Mustangs had a sound game plan coming in and the Cougars made the right adjustments or there was some lingering affects of a short week. I don't buy the short week theory though. The Mustangs had the same short week the Cougars had. My guess is SMU came out fired up, played lights out for a half but the talent level for the Coogs eventually caught up with SMU and ended their hopes for victory.
Kicker Kyle Bullard lost the his kicking duties to kick off specialist Ty Cummings. Bullard struggled early in the season and after the Tulsa game head coach Tom Herman opened the place kicking duties to competition.
With back up quarterback Adam Schulz out for the year, the Cougars are dangerously thin at the position. Nursing a 42-21 lead late in the 4th quarter, I would have liked to see Kyle Postma get reps for experience and to protect Ward. Instead, Ward stayed in the game. However, Herman chose not to expose Ward to injury.
The Coogs took over possession after a SMU punt with 1:06 left in the 3rd. To protect the lead and Ward, the Cougars mounted a 8:38 minute drive for that resulted in a touchdown. The drive featured all heavy run dose and only two passes out of sixteen plays. I did cringe when Ward ran the ball twice including the final TD.
Houston's reputation as a pass heavy offense was put on hold vs SMU. They ground pounded the Ponies for 214 yards and 7 TDs. It is the second game in a row that Houston doesn't score through the air.
Ward set broke Case Keenum's record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback. Ward now holds the record with 11. Keenum's old record was 9.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
New American Frontier - Week 5 Round Up
Week 5 is in the books and the American Athletic Conference continues its rise. Memphis, Temple, Navy and Houston remain undefeated and started to gain national recognition with votes in both polls. Memphis is the only ranked team at 25 in the Coaches Poll. Boise St. ranks 24 in the Coaches Poll and 25 in the AP. Toledo ranks 24 in the AP.
On the field, Cincinnati demolished Miami on national TV Thursday night 34-23. While the Hurricanes aren't The U of the past, wins like this bring the conference credibility. Miami after is a P5 team and in the ACC...which the American went even with a 3-3 record. The Bearcats did the conference proud. The Bearcats would have a better record but they had the misfortune of having Memphis and Temple early in the schedule. So far they've defeated Miami, OH and the 'Canes. They could probably knock the Dolphins off too.
Friday night featured three games that included one conference match up.
Memphis moved to 2-0 (5-0 overall)in league play with a 24-17 over South Florida. The win extends the Tigers unbeaten streak 12 and the best start in 54 years. The Tigers go into an open date next week to prepare for a showdown with Ole Miss in two weeks.
Temple dispatched Charlotte on the road 37-3 to remain undefeated.
UConn traveled to Provo, UT to tangle with BYU. The Huskies acquitted themselves quiet well after 3 quarters tied at 10. However the Cougars posted 20 points to UConn's 3 in the 4th to defeated the Huskies.
Saturday's schedule contained three conference match ups and Navy's first leg of the Commander in Chief's trophy vs. Air Force.
Winless UCF traveled to NOLA to open conference play against Tulane. Despite putting 21 4th quarter points it wasn't enough. The Knights fell 45-31 to the Green Wave.
Tulsa hosted Houston in the conference opener for both teams. While boasting two high flying offenses, the Cougar defense held Tulsa's offense in check to prevail 38-24.
SMU jumped to an early lead on East Carolina but was unable to make it stand. The Pirates roared back to knock out the Mustangs 49-23.
Navy also remains undefeated by sinking Air Force 33-11. Navy dominated both sides of the ball. If they beat Army, the will reclaim the Commander in Chief trophy.
Friday night featured three games that included one conference match up.
Memphis moved to 2-0 (5-0 overall)in league play with a 24-17 over South Florida. The win extends the Tigers unbeaten streak 12 and the best start in 54 years. The Tigers go into an open date next week to prepare for a showdown with Ole Miss in two weeks.
Temple dispatched Charlotte on the road 37-3 to remain undefeated.
UConn traveled to Provo, UT to tangle with BYU. The Huskies acquitted themselves quiet well after 3 quarters tied at 10. However the Cougars posted 20 points to UConn's 3 in the 4th to defeated the Huskies.
Saturday's schedule contained three conference match ups and Navy's first leg of the Commander in Chief's trophy vs. Air Force.
Winless UCF traveled to NOLA to open conference play against Tulane. Despite putting 21 4th quarter points it wasn't enough. The Knights fell 45-31 to the Green Wave.
Tulsa hosted Houston in the conference opener for both teams. While boasting two high flying offenses, the Cougar defense held Tulsa's offense in check to prevail 38-24.
SMU jumped to an early lead on East Carolina but was unable to make it stand. The Pirates roared back to knock out the Mustangs 49-23.
Navy also remains undefeated by sinking Air Force 33-11. Navy dominated both sides of the ball. If they beat Army, the will reclaim the Commander in Chief trophy.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
New American Frontier - Links for Week of 9-15-15
We are well underway for the 2015 football season. Temple is off to an amazing start. Houston's Tom Herman is has the Cougars rolling and living up to the hype. Memphis shows no drop off from last season and Navy joins in football only. With the American split into two divisions, a "One True Champion" (yeah, B12-2 I'm mocking you) will be crowned.
American Links
SMU has a team the Monitors Recruits Social Media
Tulane's National Rank's After Two Games
Houston's In Game Adjustments Key Win Over Louisville
Cinncinati Battles for the Bell
Houston Releases 2016 Baseball Schedule
From AAC Official Site:
The Rise
Defensive Power Plays
Tulane's National Rank's After Two Games
Houston's In Game Adjustments Key Win Over Louisville
Cinncinati Battles for the Bell
Houston Releases 2016 Baseball Schedule
From AAC Official Site:
The Rise
Defensive Power Plays
College Footbal News
Other G5 News
Oddball Stuff
The Day Boris Yelstin Went Grocery Shopping In Clear Lake, TX
Bill Clinton Esquire Inteview
Former Star Trek Voyager Actress Charged With Exposing Herself To Kids
Oddball Stuff
The Day Boris Yelstin Went Grocery Shopping In Clear Lake, TX
Bill Clinton Esquire Inteview
Former Star Trek Voyager Actress Charged With Exposing Herself To Kids
Monday, August 24, 2015
New American Frontier - AAC News and Links Week of 8/24/15
AAC Links and News
Updated 8/24/15
Other NCAA News
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
New American Frontier - News from the AAC 7-28-15
AAC News
CardiacCoogs.com gives a detailed guide to the B12 expansion.
AAC American Kick Off Schedule -AAC Media Days
Complete AAC Media Days Line Up
2014-15 Team Academic Excellence Award Winners
I tweeted AAC Football Fever managing editor and for now the site is on hiatus.
2014-15 Team Academic Excellence Award Winners
I tweeted AAC Football Fever managing editor and for now the site is on hiatus.
College Football News
With the B1G TV contract coming up, this could affect the upcoming structure of football and sports contracts: Disney CEO says ESPN could be sold to directly to customer.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
New American Frontier - Links for the American Athletic Conference 6-23-15
6-23-15 Updates
No link yet but ESPN's Brett McMurphy is reporting Central Florida's George O'Leary named interim AD.
From official site: O'Leary Named Interim AD
The American Digital Network previews the Tulsa Hurricanes on You Tube.
Underdog Dynasty presents a What If series. In the latest installment, Could Memphis Win in the SEC?
Sunday, June 14, 2015
New American Frontier - Links 6-13-2015
From Underdog Dynasty:
The Importance of North Texas-SMU Rivalry. http://www.underdogdynasty.com/conference-usa/2015/6/12/8762769/the-importance-of-the-north-texas-smu-rivalry
The Salaries of G5 Texas Coaches, ADs and Assistants in Texas
http://www.underdogdynasty.com/2015/6/11/8763333/a-look-at-the-salaries-of-g5-coaches-assistants-and-athletic
Houston We Have A Quarterbackhttp://www.underdogdynasty.com/2015/6/6/8739187/greg-ward-fits-into-the-herman-offense
http://www.underdogdynasty.com/2015/6/13/8776537/top-ten-navy-football-moments-of-last-decade
Top Ten Moments of Navy in Last Decade
AAC Football Fever
SMU Has Hired an Army of Drones
http://aacfootballfever.com/smu-mustangs/smu-has-hired-an-army-of-drones.html
How to Manufacture a Football Rivalry
http://aacfootballfever.com/uconn-huskies/how-to-make-a-college-football-rivalry-uconn-style.html
The Importance of North Texas-SMU Rivalry. http://www.underdogdynasty.com/conference-usa/2015/6/12/8762769/the-importance-of-the-north-texas-smu-rivalry
The Salaries of G5 Texas Coaches, ADs and Assistants in Texas
http://www.underdogdynasty.com/2015/6/11/8763333/a-look-at-the-salaries-of-g5-coaches-assistants-and-athletic
Houston We Have A Quarterbackhttp://www.underdogdynasty.com/2015/6/6/8739187/greg-ward-fits-into-the-herman-offense
http://www.underdogdynasty.com/2015/6/13/8776537/top-ten-navy-football-moments-of-last-decade
Top Ten Moments of Navy in Last Decade
AAC Football Fever
SMU Has Hired an Army of Drones
http://aacfootballfever.com/smu-mustangs/smu-has-hired-an-army-of-drones.html
How to Manufacture a Football Rivalry
http://aacfootballfever.com/uconn-huskies/how-to-make-a-college-football-rivalry-uconn-style.html
Monday, June 1, 2015
New American Frontier - Links for week of 6-1-2015
Updates 6-1-15
AAC News
NCAA Baseball Regionals - All AAC teams sent home
Cougars eliminated
East Carolina Ousted in Regional
South Florida's Season Ends
Date and Tiebreakers Announced for AAC Football Conference Game
South Florida's Season Ends
Date and Tiebreakers Announced for AAC Football Conference Game
Other College News
Underdog Dynasty: Unless Someone is Lying, UAB Football Is Coming Back
Friday, May 29, 2015
New American Frontier - Baseball Regionals
Day one of regionals is in the books. Four AAC teams made the baseball dance. Houston, South Florida, East Carolina and Tulane carried the American banner.
So how did our teams fare?
For reference, Houston, the regular season champs, hosts the Houston regional. #1 Houston opened up against #4 Houston Baptist. The Coogs fell down early 4-0 but rallied for a 6-4 win. UH will face Louisiana-Lafayette in the winners bracket game 2. Some insignificant team named rice blew a big lead to UL-Lafayette.
In the Coral Gables Regional, East Carolina, the AAC Tournament Champ and #2 seed, was upended by #3 seed Columbia. ECU will face FIU in an elimination game.
In the Gaineville Regional, USF beat Florida Atlantic 5-3 and set up a showdown with #1 seed Florida. Florida defeated Florida A&M 19-0. USF has it's work cut for it but they are American and will pull it off.
As of this writing, it's not looking so good for Tulane in the Baton Rouge Regional. The Green Wave trail UNC-W 9-1 in the 6th.
D1baseball.com, a favorite of mine, chimes in on both UH and UL-La's win in Dispatches from Houston.
Late Update: Tulane falls 10-1...ugh
So how did our teams fare?
For reference, Houston, the regular season champs, hosts the Houston regional. #1 Houston opened up against #4 Houston Baptist. The Coogs fell down early 4-0 but rallied for a 6-4 win. UH will face Louisiana-Lafayette in the winners bracket game 2. Some insignificant team named rice blew a big lead to UL-Lafayette.
In the Coral Gables Regional, East Carolina, the AAC Tournament Champ and #2 seed, was upended by #3 seed Columbia. ECU will face FIU in an elimination game.
In the Gaineville Regional, USF beat Florida Atlantic 5-3 and set up a showdown with #1 seed Florida. Florida defeated Florida A&M 19-0. USF has it's work cut for it but they are American and will pull it off.
As of this writing, it's not looking so good for Tulane in the Baton Rouge Regional. The Green Wave trail UNC-W 9-1 in the 6th.
D1baseball.com, a favorite of mine, chimes in on both UH and UL-La's win in Dispatches from Houston.
Late Update: Tulane falls 10-1...ugh
Thursday, May 28, 2015
New American Frontier - Links Covering the AAC
Been a busy week at work and mix in the holiday weekend and I've haven't had time to keep up with the blog.
The AAC placed four teams in the NCAA baseball tourney. Houston will serve as a regional host.
Commish Aresco hopes to negotiate a new TV deal within three years.
UMass Needs Naval Support - this blogger believes Navy should bolt from AAC and AAC should pick up UMass.
Getting To Know Our New Coaches - a profile of the three new head football coaches from the official site.
Memphis non-conference 2015-16 basketball schedule release.
AAC TV start times were announced for some 2015 football games on ESPN family.
American's East Contenders Can Change Way We Think About AAC
American West Can Help Shape Conference Image Too
AAC Imposes New Concussion Policy
Houston Lands Two More Top Recruits - the Htown Takeover Continues
Cincy on the Prowl Looks at why the Bearcats need P5 access.
Who in the AAC doesn't?
Cincy on the Prowl: Bearcat and AAC Links 5/26/15
Updates 5-29-15
Houston Baseball Benefits from California Pipeline
Houston Chronicle
5Dimes Released Over/Under for Total Wins in College Football
They don't think to highly of AAC. Memphis and Houston highest O/U at 8.5
AAC Official Site Highlights Some Key Football Matchups
Underdog Dynasty Examines the AAC Over/Unders
Underdog Dynasty: Examining the Financial Independence of the Underdogs
Today's U Ranks Top 3 Potential Biggest Upsets of Season
Memphis over Ole Miss is #2 on the list.
Other College News
C-USA Refuses to Change By-laws for UAB
Big 12 Splits $252 Million
Updates 5-30-15
From the Maroon Report: Houston Poses Major Threat To Aggie Recruiting
Nice to see some P5 fans quake a little at the #HtownTakeover
UConn Blog's Projected Men's Basketball Starting Line Up
Also from UConn Blog, VCU transfer Terry Larrier Chooses UConn
Voodoo Five recap of USF's win over FAU in baseball.
Voodoo Five story on former Badger safety transfers to South Florida.
Down The Drive takes a look at 2016 AAC Basketball Pairings
Getting To Know Our New Coaches - a profile of the three new head football coaches from the official site.
Memphis non-conference 2015-16 basketball schedule release.
AAC TV start times were announced for some 2015 football games on ESPN family.
American's East Contenders Can Change Way We Think About AAC
American West Can Help Shape Conference Image Too
AAC Imposes New Concussion Policy
Houston Lands Two More Top Recruits - the Htown Takeover Continues
Cincy on the Prowl Looks at why the Bearcats need P5 access.
Who in the AAC doesn't?
Cincy on the Prowl: Bearcat and AAC Links 5/26/15
Updates 5-29-15
Houston Baseball Benefits from California Pipeline
Houston Chronicle
5Dimes Released Over/Under for Total Wins in College Football
They don't think to highly of AAC. Memphis and Houston highest O/U at 8.5
AAC Official Site Highlights Some Key Football Matchups
Underdog Dynasty Examines the AAC Over/Unders
Underdog Dynasty: Examining the Financial Independence of the Underdogs
Today's U Ranks Top 3 Potential Biggest Upsets of Season
Memphis over Ole Miss is #2 on the list.
Other College News
C-USA Refuses to Change By-laws for UAB
Big 12 Splits $252 Million
Updates 5-30-15
From the Maroon Report: Houston Poses Major Threat To Aggie Recruiting
Nice to see some P5 fans quake a little at the #HtownTakeover
UConn Blog's Projected Men's Basketball Starting Line Up
Also from UConn Blog, VCU transfer Terry Larrier Chooses UConn
Voodoo Five recap of USF's win over FAU in baseball.
Voodoo Five story on former Badger safety transfers to South Florida.
Down The Drive takes a look at 2016 AAC Basketball Pairings
Saturday, May 23, 2015
New American Frontier - Houston Recruiting Blows Up
Houston head coach Tom Herman has geared up the #HtownTakeOver campaign. Herman and his staff are selling The H similar to the Miami Hurricane's The U. They want to build a fence around Houston and keep the top local talent at the University of Houston. Catchy slogans like Htown Take Over and Your City Is Calling are rallying cries for the Coogs.
Add in slick videos like this:
Well as of tonight, the campaign has taken root with a few locals.
The first big get for the Cougars was Ed Oliver as he committed to Houston on Thursday.
Following Oliver's commitment was another highly rated DT. Four star recruit Jordan Elliot cast his lot with the Cougars yesterday.
Add in three star QB Bowman Sells and the Coogs are building their Fence Around Houston.
Now the question remains....will the recruits remain with Houston? If they do, will they bring more highly ranked recruits with them?
Hopefully, not only do they stay, but other American teams can recruit at a high level and raise the status of the league overall. What the future holds towards expansion is unknown. The best bet for our AAC is to build up the league.
My hope is if we can't join the P5, make enough noise to get three or four top 25 ranked teams and cut into the P5 money. Maybe Kingmakers ESPN will at least add some money to conference coffers to put some space between the other so called G5 conferences.
Add in slick videos like this:
Well as of tonight, the campaign has taken root with a few locals.
The first big get for the Cougars was Ed Oliver as he committed to Houston on Thursday.
Following Oliver's commitment was another highly rated DT. Four star recruit Jordan Elliot cast his lot with the Cougars yesterday.
Add in three star QB Bowman Sells and the Coogs are building their Fence Around Houston.
Now the question remains....will the recruits remain with Houston? If they do, will they bring more highly ranked recruits with them?
Hopefully, not only do they stay, but other American teams can recruit at a high level and raise the status of the league overall. What the future holds towards expansion is unknown. The best bet for our AAC is to build up the league.
My hope is if we can't join the P5, make enough noise to get three or four top 25 ranked teams and cut into the P5 money. Maybe Kingmakers ESPN will at least add some money to conference coffers to put some space between the other so called G5 conferences.
Monday, May 18, 2015
New American Frontier - Following the AAC 5-18-15
American News Links for Week of 5-18-15
Updated 5-19-2015
Updated 5-19-2015
In tragic news, former Temple player Adrian Robinson, Jr. passes away at age 25.
I didn't even notice that ESPN.com has an AAC blog until now.
New Coaches Bound By Texas Roots
Temple Names New AD
Underdog Dynasty Analyze's ESPN's Early Bowl Predictions
Freshman QB Bo Schneider Officially UCF Student
From Rantsports.com, 5 Must Watch AAC Opening Weekend Games
AAC Baseball Tournament
AAC Baseball Tournament Has Wide Open Feel
The AAC Baseball Tourney schedule is set
Pirates Ride Momentum Into Tourney
Only Houston chimes in at #19 in D1baseball.com's baseball poll.
From AAC Football Fever:
AAC Football Fever continues its post-spring games power break downs of 9-12.
Other College Sports News
Follow all of college baseball tournament results from D1baseball.com
5-20-15
D1Baseball's Latest PRI through 5-19 Results
Houston is #15, South Florida #23
Official AAC Baseball Tournament Website
AAC Football Fever
Words of Wisdom For Houston: Alright, Alright, Alright
7 Signs SMU Will Have a Winning Season
5-20-15
D1Baseball's Latest PRI through 5-19 Results
Houston is #15, South Florida #23
Official AAC Baseball Tournament Website
AAC Football Fever
Words of Wisdom For Houston: Alright, Alright, Alright
7 Signs SMU Will Have a Winning Season
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
New American Frontier - News from AAC
I'll Update Through the Week 5-13-15
American Links
Also from SB Nation's The UConn Blog:
Temple Listed As Top 5 Underrated Team
AAC Football Fever Articles:
Memo to Everett Golson: Why Not Houston?
UConn-Syracuse to Renew Series in Football
The All AAC Handsomest Coach Team is Named
The Rise Discusses Last Two Days of AAC Baseball Season
AAC Football Fever Articles:
Memo to Everett Golson: Why Not Houston?
UConn-Syracuse to Renew Series in Football
The All AAC Handsomest Coach Team is Named
The Rise Discusses Last Two Days of AAC Baseball Season
Other College News:
Saturday, January 31, 2015
New American Frontier - Weekend Links
Changes continue to happen across the landscape of college athletics. Of course, football money is the driver of it all. Thus the separation from the "Power 5" and "Group of 5" conference in the top division of NCAA football.
Earlier this month, the NCAA approved paying full cost of attendance for college athletes. In a nutshell, the P5 conferences will pay the full cost of attendance to student-athletes while the stipend is optional for G5 conferences.
The AAC has previously states they will mimic all autonomous legislation the P5 enact. While the Conference hasn't mandated the move, so far UConn and Houston have stated they will pay full cost of attendance:
Spring Games
SMU - April 18
Earlier this month, the NCAA approved paying full cost of attendance for college athletes. In a nutshell, the P5 conferences will pay the full cost of attendance to student-athletes while the stipend is optional for G5 conferences.
The AAC has previously states they will mimic all autonomous legislation the P5 enact. While the Conference hasn't mandated the move, so far UConn and Houston have stated they will pay full cost of attendance:
American Links:
Nippert Stadium Renovations Links
Recruiting
From SB Nation USF's Voodoo Five
SMU Official Hype Video
Spring Games
SMU - April 18
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