So quoting Dennis Dodd on twitter
http://www.cbssports.com/college-footbal...obstacles/
A lot of interesting points about the financial realities of G5 FB. Frazier notes:
"It's the truth: We don't have an access [point] to the playoff," Frazier said. "The reality is when you say it publicly."
Frazier says 33 percent of his budget is balanced on the backs of student fees attached to tuition. While that's not rare at the mid-major level, it may not be sustainable.
"Right now, I'm not making any money. I'm paying money. I'm trying to figure out how to keep up with the Ohio States, the Michigans, and the Wisconsins, which is a pipe dream," he said.
From planet American:
"Zero interest in the concept," said Aresco, who has added on many occasions his belief the American is the sixth power conference.
(well 10 of 12 AAC members did apply to join the B12).
However reality probably best summed up here:
"The CFP does provide more to every Group of Five institution," Florida Atlantic AD Patrick Chun said. "The other reality is, I don't know if the Group of Five is that unified to get all five conference involved."
I think Frazier will get his wish, they'll talk about it. But I doubt his $160m valuation holds up. Networks will pay for P5 content, they will not pay for G5 (exception when one or two teams get hot, they'll pick up a game or two, like Houston this last year)