Davidson might say yes to the A10. Which is better than the CAA without VCU.

I don't see why Delaware would have any choice but to say yes to to the A10. If Delaware says no, and the A10 wants to grow, it is likely another CAA school will say yes, which will further deplete its conference home. FCS football, should they elect not to go to FBS with the MAC or CUSA, will find a home in the Big South.

The CAA cant really poach for all sports from the Americ East without taking all four members that play football with it because those left out would likely leave CAA football for the Big South. The four members of the AE who play football in the CAA are: Maine, New Hampshire, Stony Brook, and Albany.