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Post by northalaspectator on Dec 15, 2017 20:22:39 GMT -6
I have read were Chicago St. Wants out of the WAC because of travel. And they are considering football. Either way, would the A-Sun consider them or would they consider the A-Sun? There are rumors that they are dropping to D2. The school is in financial trouble they might not have any sports teams period. I have heard that their freshman enrollment this fall was only 80.
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Post by brandon on Dec 15, 2017 21:19:18 GMT -6
I have read were Chicago St. Wants out of the WAC because of travel. And they are considering football. Either way, would the A-Sun consider them or would they consider the A-Sun? There are rumors that they are dropping to D2. The school is in financial trouble they might not have any sports teams period. I have heard that their freshman enrollment this fall was only 80. Well that probably eliminates them.
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Post by brandon on Dec 31, 2017 16:07:35 GMT -6
After the Big South invited Hampton, would the A-Sun consider inviting a couple of HBCU schools? I would like to see one or two of the following, in order.
1. Florida A&M 2. Bama St. 3. Jackson St. 4. Tennessee St.
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Post by brandon on Jan 14, 2018 19:19:36 GMT -6
Would like to hear from people about the situation in the A-Sun. What do y'all think? Will they go after a 9th or 10th? Should they? Is 8 good? I know they wanted 10 at one point. Maybe after next season it will be addresses.
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Post by northalaspectator on Jan 14, 2018 19:37:11 GMT -6
Right now I’m more worried about teams leaving. If the OVC teams Murray State and Belmont get an invite to another Conference would the OVC go after Lipscomb and Kennesaw State and would those two ASUN schools go to the OVC.
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Post by brandon on Jan 14, 2018 19:55:05 GMT -6
Right now I’m more worried about teams leaving. If the OVC teams Murray State and Belmont get an invite to another Conference would the OVC go after Lipscomb and Kennesaw State and would those two ASUN schools go to the OVC. I honestly don't think you have to worry about Murray. And nobody is getting an invite to the SoCon unless someone leaves. And they have said before they don't like have more schools in the Central time zone.
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Post by brandon on Jan 24, 2018 20:45:23 GMT -6
Was just thinking about what could happen within our 2 conferences in the next few years......
Just trying to grasp the "clues" for lack of a better term.
First off, the A-Sun and Big South has been kinda swapping teams the past few years. Campbell was in the A-Sun then to Big South, a couple more have done that, most recently USC Upstate. Thinking about it, it may have been premature.
To me, outside of NJIT, everyone is set, barring a major conference realignment, we are set. That being said, if NJIT was to change conferences, the A-Sun is without AQ.
With the majority of schools in both conferences primarily non-football, I see a merger of some sort. And it would be the best for all involved.
Now just blindly looking at it, you would think the Big South would take over and the A-Sun would fold. But I read were the A-Sun brings (or have been bringing) in more NCAA money from tournaments. So I would say the A-Sun brings the advantage.
If that happens you would have a 17 team conference. And would be able to lose a few and not be hurt.
Anyway, just a thought.
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Post by brandon on Feb 13, 2018 22:58:05 GMT -6
Outside D1 schools that could possibly move to the A-Sun, here is who I think the A-Sun will be targeting from D2.
West Florida- although I don't think they want more schools in Florida for the sake of UNA, KSU, Lipscomb and NJIT, their location makes it better than other schools in Florida, let's face it, Pensacola should be in Alabama.
West Georgia- could go after the Wolves, they would keep KSU interested in staying with the A-Sun for a longer time period, and UWG wants to go to D1.
North Greenville- yes I said North Greenville, I would not have thunk it either, but after a conversation with a North Greenville alum, they are currently in the process of upgrading facilities, and has the money to do it. They are in the North Western part of South Carolina, and would fit nice into the A-Sun footprint.
Valdosta State- I know they kept saying they don't want to move up, but I think their hand will be forced in the near future. And they also help the KSU situation.
As far as D1 schools moving to the A-Sun, I think they go after JSU. Don't know if JSU will bite, but I think it will be a great fit at both ends.
I also think they go after a Tennessee school, don't know who, but give Lipscomb a in State, conference rival. It could be Austin Peay, Tennessee Tech or UT Martin. Chatty would fit well into the Big South region, but I don't see them uprooting a long tradition in the SoCon. Most likely is UT Martin, West part of Tennessee is a stretch for the Big South, but not bad for just football. And good for the A-Sun.
Out of these, I would love this
UNA JSU UT Martin KSU Lipscomb NJIT (probably out in a few years) Stetson Jacksonville North Florida FGCU
When NJIT leaves, invite one of the D2 schools mentioned to remain at 10.
This would split into a nice divisional league in all sports making travel better.
North div. NJIT Lipscomb UT Martin UNA JSU
South KSU North Florida JU Stetson FGCU
When NJIT leaves, West Florida would go to the South, KSU to the North.
VSU would go to the South, KSU to the North.
North Greenville (North) West Georgia (North)
Or keep it non divisional.
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Post by lions09 on Feb 23, 2018 10:15:50 GMT -6
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Post by brandon on Feb 23, 2018 11:24:43 GMT -6
So does that mean FGCU has a 69.9% chance to win the NCAA tourney?
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Post by northalaspectator on Feb 24, 2018 10:26:27 GMT -6
Right now I’m more worried about teams leaving. If the OVC teams Murray State and Belmont get an invite to another Conference would the OVC go after Lipscomb and Kennesaw State and would those two ASUN schools go to the OVC. I honestly don't think you have to worry about Murray. And nobody is getting an invite to the SoCon unless someone leaves. And they have said before they don't like have more schools in the Central time zone. It’s is now looking like Murray State will get an invitation to another conference before July 1st and it could come by March 1st. If Murray State leaves the OVC, then will the OVC go after Kennesaw State and what would be Kennesaw State’s decision?
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Post by brandon on Feb 24, 2018 11:03:07 GMT -6
I honestly don't think you have to worry about Murray. And nobody is getting an invite to the SoCon unless someone leaves. And they have said before they don't like have more schools in the Central time zone. It’s is now looking like Murray State will get an invitation to another conference before July 1st and it could come by March 1st. If Murray State leaves the OVC, then will the OVC go after Kennesaw State and what would be Kennesaw State’s decision? Kennesaw seems a little far out for the OVC. Don't mean they will not invite KSU though. I do know some of the KSU people have said that they won't leaved unless the SoCon invited them. But that's just fan talk.
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Post by unafied on Feb 24, 2018 11:14:16 GMT -6
I’d be curious to know what Murray State’s plan is. I lightly googled and couldn’t find any discussion on them moving. My assumption is they are looking primarily for a better basketball conference, since historically that seems to be their stronger sport. The Missouri Valley Conference would probably be the best fit for them. That includes teams like Bradley, Indiana State, Missouri State, and Valparaiso. The MVC is kind of strange in that their football schools actually play in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, but that might as well be an entirely different conference as only three schools have the rest of their sports in the MVC. However, the MVFC includes North Dakota State, both South Dakota schools, Illinois State, Western Illinois, and Youngstown State. So it’s probably a better football conference than the OVC, as well.
Would the OVC go after Kennesaw? I can see it. I’m sure they’d love to have a footprint in Atlanta. I’m not sure the move to the OVC really benefits KSU much at the moment, other than it being maybe a more stable situation that the ASUN/Big South. I assume they would accept the invitation, but who knows.
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Post by brandon on Feb 24, 2018 19:19:54 GMT -6
I’d be curious to know what Murray State’s plan is. I lightly googled and couldn’t find any discussion on them moving. My assumption is they are looking primarily for a better basketball conference, since historically that seems to be their stronger sport. The Missouri Valley Conference would probably be the best fit for them. That includes teams like Bradley, Indiana State, Missouri State, and Valparaiso. The MVC is kind of strange in that their football schools actually play in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, but that might as well be an entirely different conference as only three schools have the rest of their sports in the MVC. However, the MVFC includes North Dakota State, both South Dakota schools, Illinois State, Western Illinois, and Youngstown State. So it’s probably a better football conference than the OVC, as well. Would the OVC go after Kennesaw? I can see it. I’m sure they’d love to have a footprint in Atlanta. I’m not sure the move to the OVC really benefits KSU much at the moment, other than it being maybe a more stable situation that the ASUN/Big South. I assume they would accept the invitation, but who knows. What I have read in some arrivals was from 2017, and one arrival mentioned that Murray and Belmont was considered, but Valpo was invited. Don't know if both Belmont and Murray declined or if the MVC didn't extend invitation. Either way, I'm not finding anything on Murray State going anywhere else.
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Post by brandon on Feb 28, 2018 14:35:46 GMT -6
July 1 is when UNA is officially in the A-Sun. What is weird, by NCAA rules, we will still have to recruit by D2 rules until July 1.
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