What if we disagree with your premise?

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Mar 21, 2018
3:45:42pm

Eddie All-American

I tend to believe that there are too many people who think that independence or the WCC is the problem - when it isn't.

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Eddie

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Cbers Blue goggled indy fans say it is about money . Right!

ohiocougar

3/21/18 1:57pm

I think joining a G5 conf would accelerate a downward spiral (assuming there was one to begin with)

monkeycowboy

3/21/18 2:00pm

So going 10-2 wouldn’t be exciting? I would love it.

Traveshamockery

3/21/18 9:17pm

That worked so well last time... We go G5 you decrease our P5 chances dramatically. You also have to for sure buy out or

monkeycowboy

3/21/18 9:22pm

The problem with your argument is that you assume

Traveshamockery

3/21/18 10:15pm

The problem with your argument is

ManicBlue

3/21/18 10:20pm

We can only hope but ...

Traveshamockery

3/21/18 10:38pm

Hard to say what will happen really but I'd hate for BYU to bail on Indy early

ManicBlue

3/21/18 11:10pm

Not sure what your point is.

kccougar

3/21/18 2:00pm

Even if "Indy" isn't working doesn't automatically mean the MWC or AAC will. In fact, you have to deliberately

Indy Coug

3/21/18 2:00pm

RE: Even if "Indy" isn't working doesn't automatically mean the MWC or AAC will.

ohiocougar

3/21/18 2:12pm

I don't think it has anything to do with being "too proud". It actually has to

CougarBacker

3/21/18 2:35pm

Or, maybe they think Independence is best for BYU right now.

Brigham

3/21/18 2:01pm

Why is it that posts like these never have paragraphs?

RdF3

3/21/18 2:04pm

Because otherwise you won't read the entire thing in a single breath

Indy Coug

3/21/18 2:06pm

Independence?

TNT

3/21/18 2:06pm

Maybe Bronco was on to something re: educational level of fans? 😉

ManicBlue

3/21/18 3:49pm

RE: Why is it that posts like these never have paragraphs?

Cougarfan777

3/21/18 8:20pm

"Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated" — Mark "BYU Athletics" Twain

Gustav

3/21/18 2:09pm

You're right. Can't believe I didn't see it before now. We should just pack it up and stick to undergrad

soupie

3/21/18 2:10pm

I think we are who we are. College athletics is not what it once was, but BYU

PGVikingDad

3/21/18 2:15pm

This is where I'm at. All but one team ends their season losing in BBall. You have to enjoy the ride and

soupie

3/21/18 2:23pm

Thanks again for a very thoughtful response. It reminds me of why I cheer for

ohiocougar

3/21/18 2:54pm

RE: I think we are who we are. College athletics is not what it once was, but

ohiocougar

3/21/18 2:45pm

I love all the snarky, full paragraph responses.

ohiocougar

3/21/18 2:38pm

When you start off the thread with "blue goggled indy fans", the snark is already out of its kennel

Indy Coug

3/21/18 2:43pm

To be honest you are correct. I just get tired of the same old story.

ohiocougar

3/21/18 3:04pm

Whats funny is you say you want to see BYU. It will be harder to do if your plan is put in place. I mean i guess

monkeycowboy

3/21/18 2:47pm

Is that a given? Too many assumptions on alot of indy responses.

ohiocougar

3/21/18 2:57pm

Wait the pro indy people are the ones making assumptions?

monkeycowboy

3/21/18 3:03pm

You do not know for sure we would make less money. You do not know if BYUtv

ohiocougar

3/21/18 3:14pm

And im sorry if im abrasive to you its just the thought of going back to a G5 conference is literally crazy talk in my

monkeycowboy

3/21/18 3:07pm

You can't just negotiate with a conference to give you more money they dont have

CougarBacker

3/21/18 3:23pm

I'm proud to be one of the so called "blue goggled indy fans"

bern85

3/21/18 3:44pm

Is not the point of independence to be available when a P5 comes calling?

goseabass

3/21/18 3:19pm

Would BYU be crazy to join if it meant $4-$5 million a year less for your

CougarBacker

3/21/18 3:27pm

What if we disagree with your premise?

Eddie

3/21/18 3:45pm

Same post for the 1000x+ time

Cougstreak

3/21/18 4:04pm

Hard to recruit a kid by telling him he gets to play in Laramie in November.

Coogar2

3/21/18 4:36pm

I think we have failed Indy not Indy has failed us. We had the opportunity to do

scott715

3/21/18 4:40pm

Yawn. Last year was bad for football and basketball was just OK. All other

Benfica1

3/21/18 6:34pm

BYU was in the MWC under Crowton.

Cougstreak

3/21/18 7:29pm

We are #19 in the Director's Cup Standings. Not too Shabby

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