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SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - etsudolfan - 01-29-2013 06:14 AM
didn't see it posted yet, if someone has already posted it sorry for the repost:
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2013/jan/29/socon-set-to-get-specific-on-additions/
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - etsudolfan - 01-29-2013 09:25 AM
"Apparently, the GSU AD let it spill yesterday that the conference is having a secret meeting tomorrow about voting on prospective new members.
Those are:
Mercer,
Richmond,
UNCW
And an additional two I have heard are Kennesaw and ETSU. They are going after three spots now."
http://socon.boards.net/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=795
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - Buc66 - 01-29-2013 09:39 AM
Can't see Richmond leaving the A-10/CAA for the SoCon or UNCW leaving the CAA for the SC with CofC coming to
the CAA.
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - etsudolfan - 01-29-2013 09:42 AM
(01-29-2013 09:39 AM)Buc66 Wrote: Can't see Richmond leaving the A-10/CAA for the SoCon, or UNCW leaving the CAA for the SC especially since CofC is joining the CAA.
Richmond is supposedly wanting to be an affiliate member according to the message board posts...either way I find the timing of this meeting very interesting.
1.) SGA vote today
2.) Football decision expected to be announced in 2-4 weeks
3.) SoCon commish had originally stated they wouldn't be adding any teams this year (and they still may not, this may be about the subsequent yrs) but now they are meeting to discuss additions and ETSU's name comes up
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - bucs77 - 01-29-2013 09:53 AM
I just cant see Richmond wanting to join the SoCon. That would be a huge drop for them.
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - BartowZone - 01-29-2013 09:55 AM
(01-29-2013 09:53 AM)bucs77 Wrote: I just cant see Richmond wanting to join the SoCon. That would be a huge drop for them.
A-10 bball/CAA football. Thats about as good as a mid major school can do. I dont see them even considering a move to the SoCon.
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - Buc66 - 01-29-2013 10:06 AM
I'm all for the SoCon adding ETSU, Mercer, and Kenessaw State. Need to keep a presence in Georgia with a large state school in case Ga Southern goes Sun Belt. Need another state TN school to go with UTC, while Mercer provides some private school balance.
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - bucs77 - 01-29-2013 10:18 AM
I can slightly see UNCW looking at the SoCon, but since CofC is leaving, probably not. Richmond would be great, but they have moved up and the SoCon would be a big drop. Hopefully we can get our spot soon!
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - abuc90 - 01-29-2013 10:31 AM
ETSU VMI and Mercer. My prediction.
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - PittsburghBucs - 01-29-2013 10:33 AM
Virginia Military! Where did that one come from?
Tell us your logic, Mr. 90!
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - slappywhite - 01-29-2013 10:39 AM
(01-29-2013 10:31 AM)abuc90 Wrote: ETSU VMI and Mercer. My prediction.
VMI...there is mutual interest between the two, has been for a while. wouldnt suprise me at all.
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - PittsburghBucs - 01-29-2013 10:43 AM
I know The Citadel would like them back.
The question is if VMI is willing to improve their athletic dept. to the point where it would be competitive in the SoCon.
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - slappywhite - 01-29-2013 10:46 AM
(01-29-2013 10:43 AM)PittsburghBucs Wrote: I know The Citadel would like them back.
The question is if VMI is willing to improve their athletic dept. to the point where it would be competitive in the SoCon.
probably not. vmi would not be my first choice. but then again, they are not asking me...
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - etsudolfan - 01-29-2013 11:04 AM
(01-29-2013 10:46 AM)slappywhite Wrote:(01-29-2013 10:43 AM)PittsburghBucs Wrote: I know The Citadel would like them back.
The question is if VMI is willing to improve their athletic dept. to the point where it would be competitive in the SoCon.
probably not. vmi would not be my first choice. but then again, they are not asking me...
Everytime I hear of VMI, I think of that scene in "Gods and Generals" where Stonewall Jackson is preparing them for the Civil War. They definitely have a lot of history!
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - Mister Consistency - 01-29-2013 11:18 AM
The only way I can see Richmond jumping ship is if they think the A-10 is about to get hammered when the Big East splits and the Catholic Seven form a new basketball conference. Not just Butler and Xavier, but Dayton and Saint Louis, maybe even VCU or G-Wash. That much in the way of losses could leave their relationship with the A-10 untenable (no pun intended).
That said, Richmond would be a huge coup for the SoCon. Hopefully we get to play there with them...
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - etsudolfan - 01-29-2013 11:22 AM
(01-29-2013 11:18 AM)Mister Consistency Wrote: The only way I can see Richmond jumping ship is if they think the A-10 is about to get hammered when the Big East splits and the Catholic Seven form a new basketball conference. Not just Butler and Xavier, but Dayton and Saint Louis, maybe even VCU or G-Wash. That much in the way of losses could leave their relationship with the A-10 untenable (no pun intended).
That said, Richmond would be a huge coup for the SoCon. Hopefully we get to play there with them...
well they could always stay in the A-10 for all other sports and switch to SoCon for football....even that is still a little puzzling because CAA is a pretty solid conference
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - Goldfinger - 01-29-2013 01:36 PM
(01-29-2013 11:04 AM)etsudolfan Wrote:(01-29-2013 10:46 AM)slappywhite Wrote:(01-29-2013 10:43 AM)PittsburghBucs Wrote: I know The Citadel would like them back.
The question is if VMI is willing to improve their athletic dept. to the point where it would be competitive in the SoCon.
probably not. vmi would not be my first choice. but then again, they are not asking me...
Everytime I hear of VMI, I think of that scene in "Gods and Generals" where Stonewall Jackson is preparing them for the Civil War. They definitely have a lot of history!
Every time I hear VMI I think Ramon and Damon
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - Buc66 - 01-29-2013 09:03 PM
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130129/PC20/130129217/1177/with-college-of-charleston-departing-socon-eyes-expansion
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - bucfan81 - 01-29-2013 09:11 PM
(01-29-2013 09:03 PM)Buc66 Wrote: http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130129/PC20/130129217/1177/with-college-of-charleston-departing-socon-eyes-expansion
Wow look how even talking seriously of football gets you back on the map. Fantastic.
RE: SoCon set to "get specific" on additions - johnny_blaze - 01-29-2013 09:15 PM
would much rather see us in the OVC but I doubt that will happen. SoCon makes the most sense