(12-05-2012 03:41 PM)stever20 Wrote:  The thing is, I think ODU is similar to what UTSA is- a program in a big market- with little to no pro sports(none for ODU, only the Spurs for UTSA). It's a sports rich area down there. If ODU goes about it right, they're just giong to explode...

I think Charlotte faces more obsticles with the Panthers and Hornets(err, Bobcats still I guess)....

I agree I think ODU long term is a home run addition to any of the gang of 5 leagues. Charlotte does face much greater competition in it's market, but if they show they can generate similar local support to ODU they'll be a home run addition as well.

(12-05-2012 03:46 PM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(12-05-2012 03:41 PM)stever20 Wrote:  The thing is, I think ODU is similar to what UTSA is- a program in a big market- with little to no pro sports(none for ODU, only the Spurs for UTSA). It's a sports rich area down there. If ODU goes about it right, they're just giong to explode...

I think Charlotte faces more obsticles with the Panthers and Hornets(err, Bobcats still I guess)....

I agree I think ODU long term is a home run addition to any of the gang of 5 leagues. Charlotte does face much greater competition in it's market, but if they show they can generate similar local support to ODU they'll be a home run addition as well.

It has to stop sometime they cant just take all teams that are in big market

Good to see Lady Monarchs Field Hockey get some serious recognition. I had the chance to see them play when I lived on campus. They're a very capable group of athletes with a history of success and a bright future in the Big East.

(12-05-2012 03:51 PM)goherd17 Wrote:  

(12-05-2012 03:46 PM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(12-05-2012 03:41 PM)stever20 Wrote:  The thing is, I think ODU is similar to what UTSA is- a program in a big market- with little to no pro sports(none for ODU, only the Spurs for UTSA). It's a sports rich area down there. If ODU goes about it right, they're just giong to explode...

I think Charlotte faces more obsticles with the Panthers and Hornets(err, Bobcats still I guess)....

I agree I think ODU long term is a home run addition to any of the gang of 5 leagues. Charlotte does face much greater competition in it's market, but if they show they can generate similar local support to ODU they'll be a home run addition as well.

It has to stop sometime they cant just take all teams that are in big market

The thing though is for an ODU- they're the only team in town sort of speak.... If they get good, they're going to have a lot of local support. To me, them(and UTSA)- are kind of like chia-pets. add water, and watch them grow.... They're different than like North Texas who just so happens to be in a big market.....

(12-05-2012 03:51 PM)goherd17 Wrote:  

(12-05-2012 03:46 PM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(12-05-2012 03:41 PM)stever20 Wrote:  The thing is, I think ODU is similar to what UTSA is- a program in a big market- with little to no pro sports(none for ODU, only the Spurs for UTSA). It's a sports rich area down there. If ODU goes about it right, they're just giong to explode...

I think Charlotte faces more obsticles with the Panthers and Hornets(err, Bobcats still I guess)....

I agree I think ODU long term is a home run addition to any of the gang of 5 leagues. Charlotte does face much greater competition in it's market, but if they show they can generate similar local support to ODU they'll be a home run addition as well.

It has to stop sometime they cant just take all teams that are in big market

What makes ODU a home run is everything about them aside from their market. Their already rabid fan base that has completely outgrown their stadium already, their basketball program, their overall facilities, their relative isolation compared to the other 2 state schools, and the fact that they are located in one of the better recruiting areas in the country. That's what makes ODU a home run, the fact they have a good market to go along with it is really just the cherry on top.

(12-05-2012 04:12 PM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(12-05-2012 03:51 PM)goherd17 Wrote:  

(12-05-2012 03:46 PM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(12-05-2012 03:41 PM)stever20 Wrote:  The thing is, I think ODU is similar to what UTSA is- a program in a big market- with little to no pro sports(none for ODU, only the Spurs for UTSA). It's a sports rich area down there. If ODU goes about it right, they're just giong to explode...

I think Charlotte faces more obsticles with the Panthers and Hornets(err, Bobcats still I guess)....

I agree I think ODU long term is a home run addition to any of the gang of 5 leagues. Charlotte does face much greater competition in it's market, but if they show they can generate similar local support to ODU they'll be a home run addition as well.

It has to stop sometime they cant just take all teams that are in big market

What makes ODU a home run is everything about them aside from their market. Their already rabid fan base that has completely outgrown their stadium already, their basketball program, their overall facilities, their relative isolation compared to the other 2 state schools, and the fact that they are located in one of the better recruiting areas in the country. That's what makes ODU a home run, the fact they have a good market to go along with it is really just the cherry on top.

I'd say just as much not having any pro sports competition.

Cozying up to the basketball schools I see. Love it, Mr. Aresco.

(12-05-2012 02:02 PM)monarchman Wrote:  Wrestling in the MAC, Field Hockey in the Big East, and most of the rest in CUSA.

Monarchs all over the place.

Is it Women's wrestling? That might be worth paying to see.

Yeah, well South Carolina and Kentucky are already in C-USA for football, I mean Men's Soccer.

Even better, the Texas Longhorns and Tennessee Volunteers are in CUSA too...
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...in rowing.

(bet you didn't know CUSA sponsored rowing, huh?)