(01-07-2020 12:45 AM)jedclampett Wrote:  

(01-06-2020 10:13 PM)Atlanta Wrote:  

(01-06-2020 07:46 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  There 7 Div 1 schools in NC, I would think App St has tough time growing their support.
There on nice run right now, what makes you think they can sustained the run.

They seem to be doing a better job than most not in the AAC. Point is if BYU doesn't want to join us, no plan makes sense to go west. I think that means we don't add anyone, but for those that think we will add someone then App St with a growing program that competes within our footprint is the best choice.

"(App State is on a) nice run right now, (but) what makes you think they can sustain the run(?)"

Good question, not 100% answered by saying that App St currently has "a growing program." For example, if their Head Coach should decide to move to greener pastures, will the program continue to prosper?

Adding a member is similar to getting married. It's a long-term commitment.

App is in a situation a lot like Boise St of 15 years ago where they've become the big guy on the block for a smaller 10 team conference they can always be the center of attention in.

Boise however won a couple of Fiesta Bowls prior to moving to a more competitive conference App has yet to break through. They need another decade of development I think.