Anatomy of a Rumor -- UNI @ ASU 10/6

[UNI MadCat]

This is why I love the Internets. One piece of unsubstantiated information starts small and within hours/days, has grown more globally and is taken as an unquestioned FACT.

Last week it was reported here that on RH's radio interview with GR, he basically says they are talking to a school about a game to fill a slot. The one hint is a 'premier' school in 1-AA. Note though, in no way does that mean that immediately say what school it is and more importantly in no way says the deal is even close to finalized.

The comment starts speculation on a "local" board (PN) that maybe its App State. Talk about whether or not this is a wise choice ensues, but 'boy would it be fun'. It gets to the point that the "talk" gets people disillusioned into thinking that it will actually happen.

That "knowledge", again, remembering that there is virtually nothing about these thoughts substantiated, grows globally to AGS, where people start tossing the idea around.

The seeming flaws in the logic are ignored -- such as the fact that a UNI/ASU match-up would leave one school with only 5 home games; along with a myriad of other reasons to avoid this game. Still though, its fun to talk about right?

All of a sudden, a day later, the quasi-"official" ASU schedule (listed on a 25 page thread) is updated with UNI playing @ ASU without so much of a question from anyone on AGS about whether or not is true. Nevermind the fact that, again, no information has come out about and the main rationale for why the game has to occur in Boone is b/c it is ASU's homecoming, however when I got the novel idea to call the ASU alumni association, they said that the Homecoming date has not been set in stone yet.

Again, I love the Internets. Look at the power a few fans like us have. Myself and a few others probably owe everyone an apology for fanning the flames of this one a little too much.

ChiPanther -- if you are reading, I wouldn't book your plane ticket from Denver just yet.

Until I see it on either UNI's site or ASU's, or unless someone has truly inside information that they can fully devulge that confirms this... I still believe this game is a pipe dream.

[Newsbreaker]

Remember playing the telephone game when you were a kid? Me too.

A rumor begets a rumor, but let's remember the "universe" we are working with here. How many unique individuals visit this board, or AGS, a day, and what proportion of the total number of PCS football fans do they comprise? 1%? .5%? Less?

How many of those visitors actually contribute? So a rumor among a very small group of people LOOKS like it's spreading like wildfire, when it's not.

At the end of the day, does any such rumor matter at ALL to the actual people making actual decisions?

AGS is an interesting place. I'll give those people credit, they are both passionate and knowledgeable about their chosen subject. Those two positive qualities are also their most negative qualities.

[joecooll6]

But it would be fun wouldnt it?

hahahahaha

[UNI MadCat]

I know, that's the problem. I get too carried away dreaming of the game. All I can think about is that great day back in '92 vs. Idaho. It really was a I-AA fans' dream match-up. I want that!

[UNI MadCat]

AGS is an interesting place. I'll give those people credit, they are both passionate and knowledgeable about their chosen subject. Those two positive qualities are also their most negative qualities.

Good point. And probably true on any message board with any amount of significant traffic, really.

Thanks for bringing me back to reality NB. Sometimes I get so caught up in my sports crazy world, that I forget that not everyone is as sports obsessed as those of us on message boards!!

[Chitown Panther]

This is why I love the Internets. One piece of unsubstantiated information starts small and within hours/days, has grown more globally and is taken as an unquestioned FACT.

Last week it was reported here that on RH's radio interview with GR, he basically says they are talking to a school about a game to fill a slot. The one hint is a 'premier' school in 1-AA. Note though, in no way does that mean that immediately say what school it is and more importantly in no way says the deal is even close to finalized.

The comment starts speculation on a "local" board (PN) that maybe its App State. Talk about whether or not this is a wise choice ensues, but 'boy would it be fun'. It gets to the point that the "talk" gets people disillusioned into thinking that it will actually happen.

That "knowledge", again, remembering that there is virtually nothing about these thoughts substantiated, grows globally to AGS, where people start tossing the idea around.

The seeming flaws in the logic are ignored -- such as the fact that a UNI/ASU match-up would leave one school with only 5 home games; along with a myriad of other reasons to avoid this game. Still though, its fun to talk about right?

All of a sudden, a day later, the quasi-"official" ASU schedule (listed on a 25 page thread) is updated with UNI playing @ ASU without so much of a question from anyone on AGS about whether or not is true. Nevermind the fact that, again, no information has come out about and the main rationale for why the game has to occur in Boone is b/c it is ASU's homecoming, however when I got the novel idea to call the ASU alumni association, they said that the Homecoming date has not been set in stone yet.

Again, I love the Internets. Look at the power a few fans like us have. Myself and a few others probably owe everyone an apology for fanning the flames of this one a little too much.

ChiPanther -- if you are reading, I wouldn't book your plane ticket from Denver just yet.

Until I see it on either UNI's site or ASU's, or unless someone has truly inside information that they can fully devulge that confirms this... I still believe this game is a pipe dream.

Don't worry, I wouldn't book a plane ticket until it was documented by both schools. I don't think it will happen and I don't think its in either schools best interest. However, IF you are a true Panther fan.....this would be a great game to attend.

[Matt Trump]

This is why I love the Internets. One piece of unsubstantiated information starts small and within hours/days, has grown more globally and is taken as an unquestioned FACT.

Last week it was reported here that on RH's radio interview with GR, he basically says they are talking to a school about a game to fill a slot. The one hint is a 'premier' school in 1-AA. Note though, in no way does that mean that immediately say what school it is and more importantly in no way says the deal is even close to finalized.

The comment starts speculation on a "local" board (PN) that maybe its App State. Talk about whether or not this is a wise choice ensues, but 'boy would it be fun'. It gets to the point that the "talk" gets people disillusioned into thinking that it will actually happen.

That "knowledge", again, remembering that there is virtually nothing about these thoughts substantiated, grows globally to AGS, where people start tossing the idea around.

The seeming flaws in the logic are ignored -- such as the fact that a UNI/ASU match-up would leave one school with only 5 home games; along with a myriad of other reasons to avoid this game. Still though, its fun to talk about right?

All of a sudden, a day later, the quasi-"official" ASU schedule (listed on a 25 page thread) is updated with UNI playing @ ASU without so much of a question from anyone on AGS about whether or not is true. Nevermind the fact that, again, no information has come out about and the main rationale for why the game has to occur in Boone is b/c it is ASU's homecoming, however when I got the novel idea to call the ASU alumni association, they said that the Homecoming date has not been set in stone yet.

Again, I love the Internets. Look at the power a few fans like us have. Myself and a few others probably owe everyone an apology for fanning the flames of this one a little too much.

ChiPanther -- if you are reading, I wouldn't book your plane ticket from Denver just yet.

Until I see it on either UNI's site or ASU's, or unless someone has truly inside information that they can fully devulge that confirms this... I still believe this game is a pipe dream.

The moral of the story? Not everything on messageboards is true??

[Mountain Panther]

The moral of the story? Not everything on messageboards is true??

WHAT??? I threw out my Bible and replaced it with the scripture that IS Panther Nation...my life has no meaning now.

[Bier Guy '99]

What???!!! So do you mean the email I received from those nice Nigerian's wanting to give me lots of money might not be on the level?? Next, I suppose you'll tell me that I should throw away the email I got from Bill Gate's offering me money to surf the Internet.

[UNI05Alum]

This would be a TERRIBLE game for UNI to schedule. Would I want to go? Yes. But a terrible idea for both teams...no reason to saddle one of these top teams with an automatic loss early in the season.

[joecooll6]

This would be a TERRIBLE game for UNI to schedule. Would I want to go? Yes. But a terrible idea for both teams...no reason to saddle one of these top teams with an automatic loss early in the season.

Does anyone else notice the hypocrisy of this kind of talk from Panther fans?

[BCPanther]

It's loud and clear Joe....

[joecooll6]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees it.

[TravelingPanther]

If it happens I plan on going. But I highly doubt we will see it.

[UNI MadCat]

I guess what I'm learning is that the $5,000 I deposited in Amina Georgieve's account may have been a hoax?!? No way!! She told me that is all she needed in order to help get the 3.7 million pounds out of her account. I felt so bad for her, with her husband dying, her cancer and her stroke to her entire left side of her body, forcing her to type only right-handed. She told me she only had 150 days to live and I've been waiting 4 1/2 months for my cut... my guess is that any day now I'll get my cut of that money!! Amina wouldn't forget me!!