(02-17-2017 01:12 PM)MJG Wrote:  

(02-17-2017 01:01 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  

(02-17-2017 12:40 PM)MJG Wrote:  Why would they need a lawyer you only have to prove attendance it would seem.

No, there is a rule -- which is still on the books, as it ever was -- saying you can't move to FBS without an invite from a FBS conference.

Liberty has no invite.

I get that but how do you enforce that rule now?
Why is Liberty allowed but NDSU,Montana and JMU are not?
It makes me wonder Stony Brook has a stadium expansion plan and an IPF their fundraising for. The goal is FBS and they have stated FBS as the reason for their expansion. Wichita St and UTRG have recently talked about starting programs with FBS as the goal . Not a long term goal but short term goal like the way South Alabama did it. Something doesn't add up either these A.D.'s are lost or everyone knows the rule won't stand up.

You don't enforce the rule. But understand that there are some facts about FBS independence as a move up

1) You won't see a dime of CFP money
2) You won't have bowl slots or the ability to get into the Playoff of the Access Bowl. Finish 11-1? Congrats and now take your slot at the Arizona Internet Bowl against a 5-7 team.
3) You will have to figure out a schedule. And that schedule is going to not be conducive to building rivalries as your schedule will constantly change
4) You will have difficulty with end of the season scheduling.
5) You will have to figure out how to get TV money or exposure. And no, LU's risible television network isn't real exposure. BeIn sports is better than that.