Can you imagine if we got American-cucked by OU or Toledo after the leaks we definitely positively had nothing to do with leaking???
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This is a real Monte Carlo simulation. With the ACC reportedly going to implode, who stays? Who gets poached? What does the AAC look like after all the chips fall? Do we even care what a revamped MAC may look like (I personally donāt). Iād love to be in a league with the service academies. Every other year trip to the Big Easy to kick Tulaneās ass would be a plus.
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USF and Tulane
Weād have to pack it up if weāre being honest
Memphis.
Not Rice and Tulane?
Seriously, although I would love being in a conference w two Service Academies, itās hard to find a lot of schools in the American that Miami fans would get all that excited about playing.
I am guessing this would be part of the grand strategy to be āin playā if the ACC implodes in 2031 and looks to the American for backfill replacement. They may favor highly perceived academic Universities, along w being proficient at major sports.
With our new arena and Steele, I could definitely see that in hoops. Our baseball program is solid, too. What we may also need is a better football program and a HC that can win OOC games against FBS competition.
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Weād all have to drink whatever is left of the Red Brick Bourbon within 48 hoursā¦
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I would imagine the following are poached from the AAC: Tulane, Memphis, USF. Maybe others, but those are the top 3.
I think rice UAB and Memphis were others as well
Even if Tulane, USF, or Memphis leave itās still probably a much better place to be than the remaining MAC.
No clue if that tweet is based on reality, but I wouldnāt be surprised if the MAC werenāt a hot commodity. Who wants to tie their wagons to the current group of schools, especially if the better ones are also poached?
JMUās announcement confirmed that exit expenses arenāt being funded by student fees, Iām assuming weād do the same thing.
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We are undefeated against Tulane. The Green Weenies fear us
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https://x.com/shane_dnrsports/status/2110037997035176357?s=46&t=ZH1fFGwu8Q0191V3SgsUtQ
Per a JMU reporter. Might be a similar situation with Riley decker co
MHT is like the Hotel California. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.
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Coincidence? I think not.
https://x.com/MUAgendaPusher/status/2110166239196897314?s=20
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Names Miami for the American.
https://x.com/brett_mcmurphy/status/2110352366469816591?s=46&t=F-WLIxbyYlhHo-puMzmVzw
Tulane, USF and Memphis are likely leaving the AAC though by 2030..
AAC has confirmed on its site that Riley Decker is a sponsorship. Three-year deal, not $ disclosed. It looks like RD will be providing staffing management expertise in addition to any $.
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these would be nice schools to retain
From Gemini AI:
The Ideal 12-Team G6 āSuper Groupā
An optimized, highly competitive 12-team conference structure would look like this:
From the Sun Belt (The Football Powerhouses)
- James Madison Dukes ā Bringing an elite, rapidly rising football program with an incredibly passionate fanbase and a massive athletic department budget.
- Appalachian State Mountaineers ā A nationally recognized brand with a history of giant-killing performances and a fierce, dedicated football culture.
- Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ā Offers high-octane football success and access to a growing, sports-heavy East Coast market.
- Marshall Thundering Herd ā A proud, historic football program that brings a massive, loyal following and immediate geographic synergy.
From Conference USA (The Market & Revenue Anchors)
- Liberty Flames ā While a polarizing brand, Liberty possesses the largest athletic budget outside the power conferences, elite facilities, and a football team that consistently contends for playoff spots.
- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ā A highly balanced department offering both a consistent bowl-game football team and a historically elite basketball program.
- FIU Panthers or Sam Houston Bearkats ā FIU secures the vital Miami television market to directly replace Tampa (USF), while Sam Houston expands the conferenceās recruiting footprint deep into Texas.
From the Mid-American Conference (The Stability & Midwest Footprint)
- Miami RedHawks (Ohio) ā Offers an elite academic profile, heavy athletic investments, and a consistent history of competing for MAC championships.
- Toledo Rockets ā Routinely boasts the top recruiting classes and highest athletic spending in the MAC, providing a high-level, stable football product.
The Core Remaining AAC Anchors
- UTSA Roadrunners ā Holds down the massive San Antonio TV market and acts as a primary Texas anchor.
- East Carolina Pirates ā Provides a massive, passionate stadium environment that rivals many Power Four schools.
- Army Black Knights / Navy Midshipmen ā Keeping the service academies ensures national television appeal and prestigious institutional branding.
Direct Comparison: The Restructured AAC vs. The Old AAC
| Feature | The Old AAC (With Memphis, Tulane, USF) | The Restructured āSuper G6ā |
|---|---|---|
| Football Depth | Heavy at the top, but top-heavy (relying strictly on 2 or 3 schools for national relevance). | Deep and brutal. Almost every school in this lineup has recently won a conference title or a major bowl game. |
| Media Markets | Elite (Tampa, New Orleans, Memphis). | Good, but shifted. Replaces lost markets with regional passion points (App State, JMU) and targeted metro areas (Miami/Texas). |
| Fan Attendance | Often sparse in large, empty NFL stadiums (like USF or Temple). | Electric. Stadiums at App State, JMU, ECU, and Marshall are routinely packed to maximum capacity. |
The Verdict: Would this keep the AAC on top?
Yes. While it may lack the singular, national brand name of a Memphis basketball or a Tulane New Yearās Six bowl run, this exact configuration creates a football meatgrinder. By stripping the top layers of the Sun Belt and the MAC, this conference would instantly boast the highest collective winning percentage of any Group of Six league, ensuring its champion would virtually always secure the automatic bid to the College Football Playoff.