Well for starters Troy was the only team in Alabama. They went to the mighty Sun Belt, that Top 3 conference. I think it's part of the BCS. I bet they've won a few national titles since they left too.

But really. I think most schools leave to align all of their sports. Most had football and wanted to have everything under one roof so-to-speak.

G-Webb is leaving to go the Big South -- a conference ranked worse than the A-Sun (basketball).

Now as for the topic at hand... I love the new divisions

You can't blame GW for leaving. Though I'll kind of miss them.

Has it been confirmed that there will in fact be a Divisional format? Also, what are the words on Hoops Scheduling? Are we talking a 16 Game Conference Schedule in '07-'08?

It would be a good thing to see teams have a bit more flexibility in OOC scheduling, if it's handled correctly.

Myles -- It's confirmed because G-Webbs womens hoops schedule uses the divisional format. (16 games)

I need to correct myself from above. Troy wasn't the only Alabama team -- I forgot about old J-State. However, they are one of the worst teams in all of division I ... so that hardly counts and I'm glad they are gone.

MercerFan Wrote:I need to correct myself from above. Troy wasn't the only Alabama team -- I forgot about old J-State. However, they are one of the worst teams in all of division I ... so that hardly counts and I'm glad they are gone.

Jacksonville State and Samford both left for the Ohio Valley Conference at the same time, didn't they? I'm trying to remember.

you're right, they were a package deal. I forgot they left at the same time.