Patriots Position Breakdown – RB
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Welcome aboard...I don't know the NIL figure (others might have a better estimate), but I'm going to assume that it is pretty low compared to MW standards. But, part of the arrangement in moving to the MW was that we needed to upgrade facilities and pour more money into recruiting.

Regarding the mbb team, we have a very experienced coaching staff. I think you can sum up our teams over the years as doing more with less (we've had some quality players, though). We are never going to wow you with our athleticism or offensive prowess (or size). But no one will work harder on defense and we "usually" play a smart game. As for this years team, it's all going to depend on the transfers (that'\ statement can be made of a lot of teams in the current era). You can usually pencil us in for mid to upper end of the BW standings, so middle of the MW standing sounds about right. But again, we've supposedly increased our recruiting budget, so we'll see if that translates to more talent.

The WBB team is also lead by a very experienced staff. We've had some very good mid-major teams over the years and seem to always compete for a BW title. Not sure how that will translate this year to the MW. I'm going to guess we'll be up near the top, but this current team has quite a few holes to fill. As long as Coach Gross and the rest of the staff is in place, though, I always have confidence that we'll turn out a quality mid-major product.

Already purchased my MW+ account so ready to watch the Ags and all our new conference mates. Go Ags!

I joined MW+ today and was able to use the 15% discount. The total cost for an annual subscription with the discount was $67.99 plus a $6.80 service fee = $74.79.

Here is the projected line up.

USA projected starting 11

(4-2-3-1, right to left): 24. M. Freese (GK) — 16. A. Freeman, 3. C. Richards, 13. T. Ream, 5. A. Robinson — 4. T. Adams, 17. M. Tillman — 2. S. Dest, 8. W. McKennie, 10. C. Pulisic — 20. F. Balogun

Injured: Roldan (calf), Trusty (ankle)
Suspended: None
The USMNT is largely at full strength, with the first-team players having been rested in the final group stage match against Turkey since the result had no effect on their standing.

There are two players struggling with injuries, but both are backups. Cristian Roldan missed the match against Turkey due to a calf injury and has missed more training since, while Auston Trusty turned his ankle in the group finale and could miss some time.

Yellow card tallies reset after the group stage in this new format, meaning the likes of Tyler Adams and Folarin Balogun are back to the drawing board with everyone else. The next reset is not until after the quarterfinals, so World Cup players will have to avoid two bookings across the next three games to be in the clear.

I just do NOT think Max will see the field today, with their being only 5 subs. GO USA

Hi there! I love when fans come over to the Aggie forum (we seem to migrate to others too haha). I am really excited to visit UTEP, especially to see the architectural design of campus. Y'all really built a Himalayan inspired oasis in the rugged desert, I dig it dude. I was blown away by the Don Haskins Center, its freakin huge! I also looked and even your soccer setup is in the middle of a little bluff, so cool.

I wanted to leave an entire section for the Sun Bowl. Davis obviously is not moving to the FBS (this forum is like 20 percent speculation and summing that its gonna happen with the MW move lol), but your football stadium is a top 10 stadium n the country. I love the classic bleachers, the mountains, and the outside facade is pretty cool at the entrance.

Now to answer your actual question. UC Davis moved to D1 in 2007 but has fielded athletic teams since 1915. The Aggies were a bit of a perennial powerhouse in D2 with something like 8 national championships (including MBB in 1998) and 20 consecutive conference titles in football. Davis won four consecutive NACDA Director’s Cups (1999–2003). This award specifically recognizes the institution with the highest overall athletic success across all sports in a given year. Winning it four years in a row is perhaps the best evidence of their dominance.

Since moving to D1, Davis has won 6 regular season titles in MBB, 9 total championships in conference WBB, a dozen or so water polo conference championships, 2018 Big Sky FB championship and more.

UC Davis Soccer has sent multiple players to the MLS, most notably Max Arfsten who is on the current Team USA world cup team. Football's Teddye Buchanan is a standout on the Ravens, Lan Larison plays for the New England Patriots, Dan Whelan plays for the Packers and former Sac Kings BB forward Chima Moneke was formerly an Aggie BB player.

In earlier years, UC Davis cemented themselves with historic NFL talent like Ken O'Brien, Rolf Benirschke, and J.T. O'Sullivan.

Now for fun facts
-UC Davis hosts a "First-Year Field Storm". Gunrock (our horse mascot) leads the incoming class of freshmen onto the field to celebrate the start of their collegiate experience. It’s a rite of passage that makes the students feel like true members of the Aggie community.
-The Doxie Derby where Dachshunds race to the finish line. It is organized by the School of Veterinary Medicine to raise funds for their licensing exams.
-Davis is famous for its bright red London double-decker buses. They aren't just for show, they are a functional, primary part of the public transit system, and most of the drivers are UC Davis students.
-Davis is widely considered the Bicycle Capital of the United States.
-At 5,300 acres, UC Davis is the largest campus in the entire University of California system by land area. It’s significantly larger than many other major research universities, which helps contribute to its "small town, big campus" feel.
-While it started as a "University Farm" (the research arm for UC Berkeley) in 1908, it grew into a powerhouse. UC Davis is widely regarded as a top-10 public university in the nation. Our forestry, Ag and Vet programs are #1 or #2 in the country or world.
-UC Davis has a nuclear reactor, space debris, an arboretum and our original mascot buried somewhere ALL on campus :rofl:

UC Davis Athletic Facilities: We announced a plan to improve our facilities shortly after announcing the MW move. Some pretty exciting stuff totaling over $265 million dollars. Find it here: https://aggieascent.ucdavis.edu/

Capacity & Attendance:

UC Davis Health Stadium (Football/Lacrosse) has a capacity of 10,743 with a record attendance of over 17,000 (set in 2025).

The University Credit Union Center (Basketball/Volleyball) has a capacity of 6,000 and a historical record attendance of 7,926.

Dobbins Baseball Complex has a capacity of 3,500.

Toomey Field (Track & Field) has a historical capacity of 10,000+ (now a thousand or so). Aggie Soccer Field has a capacity of approximately 1,000.

Schaal Aquatics Center (Swim/Dive/Water Polo) has a capacity of approximately 500.

La Rue Field (Softball) has a capacity of approximately 300.

I could keep going but let me know if you have any questions! Excited to be in the MW, super excited!

I signed up today so I would be eligible for the 20% discount. It looks like the cost will be $10.99 per month or $79.99 annually with a 20% discount available.

I was looking at the second to most recent post from that IG link that showed the facility renovations for soccer, softball, football T&F.

So what it looks like to me, with regard to the football stadium, is that they are preparing the way to add an upper deck on one side or the other. Probably the home side. I would add some sort of seating/beer & wine garden and a patio in one of the end zones as well. Maybe bump total capacity to 18k or so.

Makaafi is a LOAD! He really gets off the ball and accelerates, probably going to add 25+ lbs. and be a monster at Nose. That's a good get!

The second film clip for James tells you all you need to know. Fluid hips, can really change direction, good speed, and looks to have elite ball skills. Another one with big upside!

Go Ags!

Go Padres!

DB Cornell James commits to the Ags!

This is old inaccurate information. A federal court has ruled that it has no jurisdiction over the case due to the personal injury aspect of the plaintiffs case. Case was dismissed a month or so ago. Simply bad lawyering which is hard to believe since this whole situation is fueled by the very wealthy parents of the players who can afford the best legal team. So they will refile in state court, probably Yolo county, unless they are willing to forego the personal injury cases, which are, of course, mental distress damages. So on we go to state court in yolo county which will be a much higher bar than the federal court in Sacramento. How the Chronicle missed all of this? Beats me

DL Paula Makaafi has committed to the Ags!