TexasTerror Posted August 21, 2010 Report Posted August 21, 2010 Just got a tweet that you guys are #72 as far as the "Legacy Countdown" on Mid-Majority. Think this does with mid-major programs who have historically done well in the NCAAs...http://www.midmajority.com/tmm100
TexasTerror Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Posted August 21, 2010 [quote name="UNLV" post="828490" timestamp="1282400082"]What ranking is SHSU?[/quote]They only did a top 100 and are counting their way down...so SHSU could still be ranked. After second look, they are doing this based off the last SIX years. If that is the case, SHSU should be ranked pretty strongly based on our winning percentage, 20-win seasons and conference statistical leaders...Would think SHSU would potentially be the highest-ranked...FYI - CollegeHoopsNet has SHSU as the #2 team in the SLC this year in their top 144 countdown. Last year may have been the first year in which the SLC had two teams in what I recall and glad to say we will this year too.
AggiesAreWe Posted August 21, 2010 Report Posted August 21, 2010 Since when is a legacy counted only in 6 years? ::)Maybe it should read "Recent History". Legacy kind of sends the wrong message.
TexasTerror Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Posted August 21, 2010 [quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="828521" timestamp="1282405660"]Since when is a legacy counted only in 6 years? ::)Maybe it should read "Recent History". Legacy kind of sends the wrong message.[/quote]MidMajority.com has only been around for the length of their analysis. The term "mid-major" is actually very new and does not have a true lengthy "legacy" to it.Any idea when that term came into being?
AggiesAreWe Posted August 21, 2010 Report Posted August 21, 2010 If my memory serves me correct (disclaimer, I am 46 years old ;D), the term "Mid-Major" was started by ESPN in the mid 90's, say around '94.I remember this because Lamar was in the American South Conference I believe, and "Mid-Major" was being tossed around alot back then.I am really not sure, had a few beers since the mid '90's. ;)
TexasTerror Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Posted August 21, 2010 [quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="828527" timestamp="1282406710"]I am really not sure, had a few beers since the mid '90's. ;)[/quote]While I'm asking - when did 'walk off' come into major use in baseball? Seems like it's been the last 5-10 years..
AggiesAreWe Posted August 21, 2010 Report Posted August 21, 2010 [quote name="TexasTerror" post="828540" timestamp="1282408236"][quote author=AggiesAreWe link=topic=71883.msg828527#msg828527 date=1282406710]I am really not sure, had a few beers since the mid '90's. ;)[/quote]While I'm asking - when did 'walk off' come into major use in baseball? Seems like it's been the last 5-10 years..[/quote]I would consider the term "walk off" a more recent term. Probably since 2000.I know I played college baseball back in the '80's and never heard the term.
CardAmbassador Posted August 22, 2010 Report Posted August 22, 2010 [quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="828543" timestamp="1282408502"][quote author=TexasTerror link=topic=71883.msg828540#msg828540 date=1282408236][quote author=AggiesAreWe link=topic=71883.msg828527#msg828527 date=1282406710]I am really not sure, had a few beers since the mid '90's. ;)[/quote]While I'm asking - when did 'walk off' come into major use in baseball? Seems like it's been the last 5-10 years..[/quote]I would consider the term "walk off" a more recent term. Probably since 2000.I know I played college baseball back in the '80's and never heard the term.[/quote]What team did you play for? Just curious.
TexasTerror Posted August 27, 2010 Author Report Posted August 27, 2010 Another SLC team...Lamar #72Northwestern State #66
TexasTerror Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Posted September 1, 2010 Add SFA... that's two teams higher than Lamar with SHSU likely to join.Lamar #72Northwestern State #66SFA #61
coachacola Posted September 1, 2010 Report Posted September 1, 2010 [quote name="TexasTerror" post="828525" timestamp="1282406360"][quote author=AggiesAreWe link=topic=71883.msg828521#msg828521 date=1282405660]Since when is a legacy counted only in 6 years? ::)Maybe it should read "Recent History". Legacy kind of sends the wrong message.[/quote]MidMajority.com has only been around for the length of their analysis. The term "mid-major" is actually very new and does not have a true lengthy "legacy" to it.Any idea when that term came into being?[/quote]According to Wikepedia:[quote]Mid-major is a term used in American Division I college sports. While many believe the term "mid-major" was originally coined by the sports media in order to distinguish between BCS and non-BCS conference teams, it was actually coined in 1977 (more than two decades before the development of the BCS) by Jack Kvancz, head coach of Catholic University's mens basketball team.[/quote]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-major
NorthoftheBorder Posted September 1, 2010 Report Posted September 1, 2010 In 10 years this will change radically. LU will either move up significantly or be a FBS school by then.
TexasTerror Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Posted September 1, 2010 [quote name="NorthoftheBorder" post="836342" timestamp="1283355773"]In 10 years this will change radically. LU will either move up significantly or be a FBS school by then.[/quote]The Sun Belt and MAC are considered mid-majors as are in some cases, C-USA and the WAC. You'll still be a mid-major.
bigred360 Posted September 1, 2010 Report Posted September 1, 2010 [quote name="TexasTerror" post="836446" timestamp="1283364251"][quote author=NorthoftheBorder link=topic=71883.msg836342#msg836342 date=1283355773]In 10 years this will change radically. LU will either move up significantly or be a FBS school by then.[/quote]The Sun Belt and MAC are considered mid-majors as are in some cases, C-USA and the WAC. You'll still be a mid-major.[/quote]But, we'll be in a FBS conference so mid-major isn't a bad thing in my opinion. Actually, most people in the athletic community say the SLC is a low-major conference.
TexasTerror Posted September 18, 2010 Author Report Posted September 18, 2010 Probably one more SLC team to come - SHSU! ;)Lamar #72Northwestern State #66SFA #61Texas A&M-CC #44
bigred360 Posted September 18, 2010 Report Posted September 18, 2010 Dude, no one really cares about this topic as you can see by the replies. The last post before yours was Sept. 1st. ::)
westendfirst Posted September 18, 2010 Report Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name="TexasTerror" post="836310" timestamp="1283351159"]Add SFA... that's two teams higher than Lamar with SHSU likely to join.Lamar #72Northwestern State #66SFA #61[/quote]Based on the past six years, I am shocked we are even ranked.
TexasTerror Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Posted September 19, 2010 [quote name="westendfirst" post="850316" timestamp="1284834501"]Based on the past six years, I am shocked we are even ranked.[/quote]Remember - you guys have had some success when playing in the SLC East.
westendfirst Posted September 20, 2010 Report Posted September 20, 2010 [quote name="TexasTerror" post="850743" timestamp="1284860322"][quote author=westendfirst link=topic=71883.msg850316#msg850316 date=1284834501]Based on the past six years, I am shocked we are even ranked.[/quote]Remember - you guys have had some success when playing in the SLC East.[/quote]I suppose. Maybe I expect too much.
NorthoftheBorder Posted September 20, 2010 Report Posted September 20, 2010 [quote name="TexasTerror" post="850743" timestamp="1284860322"][quote author=westendfirst link=topic=71883.msg850316#msg850316 date=1284834501]Based on the past six years, I am shocked we are even ranked.[/quote]Remember - you guys have had some success when playing in the SLC East.[/quote]I think we will have a lot of success against "west division" football teams, especially Oct 2nd!
TexasTerror Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Posted September 20, 2010 [quote name="NorthoftheBorder" post="851826" timestamp="1284953557"]I think we will have a lot of success against "west division" football teams, especially Oct 2nd![/quote]Wouldn't surprise me...Unless the SHSU defense shows me otherwise between now and then, I'm predicting Bevil at 375 yards and Hayes at 150.
TexasTerror Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Posted October 3, 2010 The top team, by far and away... SHSUSLC Schools 72. Lamar (38 points)66. Northwestern State (42 points)61. Stephen F. Austin (45 points)44. Texas A&M-CC (51 points)29. Sam Houston State (67 points)
coachacola Posted October 3, 2010 Report Posted October 3, 2010 [quote name="TexasTerror" post="864849" timestamp="1286114037"]The top team, by far and away... SHSUSLC Schools 72. Lamar (38 points)66. Northwestern State (42 points)61. Stephen F. Austin (45 points)44. Texas A&M-CC (51 points)29. Sam Houston State (67 points)[/quote]Which is why the SLC is considered a low-major these days in basketball.
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