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sWiley said:

We would have missed out on a ton of revenue by leaving then from all the schools that left.

We've since collected that revenue along with extra NCAA credits that should be expiring soon from our victories 7ish years ago.

It makes more financial sense to go to the MAC now.

With that being said, I would never sign a GOR with them and I would not lock into any long-term type of situation. Probably just better off staying in CUSA at this time and angling for something with more regional games. In the end I don't think it really matters what conference we are in, we are screwed no matter what.

Just stay/go where we get the most $$$ and focus on us is the only hope in my opinion.

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Agree with young Mr. Wiley. It didn't make financial sense at the time. Very well might now. And I wouldn't even consider it unless the MAC came off the GOR requirement.

You never know in games like this. MTSU has better talent but KSU will 100% want this game more. It means infinitely more to them.

I could easily see MTSU quitting another game if some bad breaks go their way. I've been very, very unimpressed with our LB's outside of Parker Hughes. I could see their TE's having a field day against this defense.

Offensively we just make too many mistakes. You can almost depend on 2-3 turnovers, which is hard to overcome no matter who you're playing. Especially if your a bad team.

I have a small play on KSU +10 (-115) tonight. Nothing meaningful but just to have some action on the game. Hate to bet against MTSU but they're not 10 points better than anybody. Hope I'm wrong and they win by 40 but I don't think so.

AustinLewis said:

Out of curiosity, why would MT pursue MAC now (after losing their 2 of their current top programs) when MT turned down MAC a few years back?

UTEP is gone (or will be). And hopefully UNM / NMSU can let bygones be bygones & go MWC.

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We would have missed out on a ton of revenue by leaving then from all the schools that left.

We've since collected that revenue along with extra NCAA credits that should be expiring soon from our victories 7ish years ago.

It makes more financial sense to go to the MAC now.

With that being said, I would never sign a GOR with them and I would not lock into any long-term type of situation. Probably just better off staying in CUSA at this time and angling for something with more regional games. In the end I don't think it really matters what conference we are in, we are screwed no matter what.

Just stay/go where we get the most $$$ and focus on us is the only hope in my opinion.

BRaiderDave said:

I know I'll catch hell for this but I really don't care. If the MAC loses Toledo and NIU, we need to hook up with WKU and offer a package deal and wrangle a MAC invite. Just my opinion. Whale away at me......

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We had that offer on the table 3 years ago and walked away..I don’t think we relished late night games in western Michigan in Nov and Dec. CUSA paid us some big bucks to stay and I think that helped with the buyout?

BRaiderDave said:

I know I'll catch hell for this but I really don't care. If the MAC loses Toledo and NIU, we need to hook up with WKU and offer a package deal and wrangle a MAC invite. Just my opinion. Wail away at me......

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Out of curiosity, why would MT pursue MAC now (after losing their 2 of their current top programs) when MT turned down MAC a few years back?

UTEP is gone (or will be). And hopefully UNM / NMSU can let bygones be bygones & go MWC.

sWiley said:

3-4 at our level just seems like a terrible idea in my opinion. We are gonna get ran all over with only 3 DL. I much prefer the typical 4-3 front for schools like MTSU

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At this level (G5), if I liked odd fronts, I'd probably base out of 4-3 under. Present as 4-3 but function as 3-4 with one gap principles.

Nickel would be 4-2-5...may even create some sort of hybrid SS / LB guy to buzz.

I know I'll catch hell for this but I really don't care. If the MAC loses Toledo and NIU, we need to hook up with WKU and offer a package deal and wrangle a MAC invite. Just my opinion. Wail away at me......

FranklinRaider315 said:

The picker’s roster are all jumping on MTSU. Prolly their only chance to pick the home team without sacrificing their records and access.

I hope I’m wrong but I’ll go out on a limb and say the Owls will scratch out a win in the Boro. 😂

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These two teams are equally talented. I think KSU has the edge in QB.
Hope I'm wrong as well.

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AustinLewis said:

I'm inclined to agree with this.

Derek Mason didn't forget defense overnight. Same for Stewart. Their system is definitely more pro-oriented and needs bigger guys to run effectively. The question for me is why they aren't adjusting.

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I wondered that myself, play to utilize the strengths of the players you have. With all the injuries, maybe we are where we are.

ewglenn said:

I’ll be in attendance but I don’t expect a big crowd. Hopefully we can get a win but I don’t feel good about this one.

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I was thinking of making an appearance myself. Have a brat and a beer and bundle up.

MidTennMtneer said:

I saw somewhere that supposedly Toledo & NIU reached out to the MWC. Football only of course and just drop other sports to MVC or something. Rationale being the MWC gets $3-4m for full time, say $1.5-2 for football only. Still more than the barely $800k they get now for all sports.

MAC/CUSA as one 22 team super league with north/south divisions?

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Be interesting to see what the MWC deal is when it's renegotiated, I think I heard in '26.

It' will still be more than the MAC and CUSA though.

Maybe MT needs to temporarily revert to a Wide tackle six, We need a Ed Bunio type, I said only half jokingly.

MTFAN61 said:

On next podcast think it would be great to hear an interview with new play by play man Joe Fisher on his upcoming season with Lady Raiders.

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Way ahead of you!

AustinLewis said:

I'm inclined to agree with this.

Derek Mason didn't forget defense overnight. Same for Stewart. Their system is definitely more pro-oriented and needs bigger guys to run effectively. The question for me is why they aren't adjusting.

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3-4 at our level just seems like a terrible idea in my opinion. We are gonna get ran all over with only 3 DL. I much prefer the typical 4-3 front for schools like MTSU

Kennesaw by 6.
High scoring game because both defenses suck.

We win but won't cover the spread. 24-20.

MTFAN61 said:

I don't see these MAC teams moving to the new Mountain West.

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I saw somewhere that supposedly Toledo & NIU reached out to the MWC. Football only of course and just drop other sports to MVC or something. Rationale being the MWC gets $3-4m for full time, say $1.5-2 for football only. Still more than the barely $800k they get now for all sports.

MAC/CUSA as one 22 team super league with north/south divisions?

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I don't see these MAC teams moving to the new Mountain West.

Good point. Sounds like an excellent post game or mid week question.

AustinLewis said:

I'm inclined to agree with this.

Derek Mason didn't forget defense overnight. Same for Stewart. Their system is definitely more pro-oriented and needs bigger guys to run effectively. The question for me is why they aren't adjusting.

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Shayne_Pickering said:

With how the roster was previously constructed now down to just the nose tackles and former strongside defensive ends. Oof. This team just doesn't have the personnel for a 3-4 base AT ALL

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I'm inclined to agree with this.

Derek Mason didn't forget defense overnight. Same for Stewart. Their system is definitely more pro-oriented and needs bigger guys to run effectively. The question for me is why they aren't adjusting.