(04-09-2020 08:44 PM)NJDuke97 Wrote:  Imo you can go one of two ways with this- one where JMU is part of a southern division and one where JMU is part of a northern division. I went with a footprint that has JMU in the south. I think the norther man division with Buffalo and Army probably gives the league some more football creditability and makes it easier for Marshall to sell despite the 3 Fcs move ups (JMU Delaware and Stonybrook). A conference where Umass can play UConn in football has some appeal for them so they are willing to make the all sports move. Marshall being in the conference with JMU is enough for App state to sell to their fan base. 10
Team conference in all sports and for Football you have the conference championship in DC.


North
Umass
UConn (Football only)
Buffalo
Army (Football only)
Stony Brook
Delaware



South
JMU
ODU
App State
Marshall
Charlotte
Coastal Carolina

Would love to be in a conference with Army...UMass / Uconn pairing could be good for both schools' football woes.

Stony Brook? Pass...Two FCS callups is enough.

Seems like the consensus is that MAC won't break up - so is Buffalo realistic?

I think Coastal Carolina is kinda garbage..and still cannot believe they are FBS before JMU.

If those three are out...who could join?
- Liberty? (I know...but $$$ and a TV network)
- Wake Forest? (Crazy I know..but they really don't fit anymore in ACC)
- Navy? (again, do they really fit the AAC? Might want to be paired with Army)
- MTSU (Great stadium, 22k students)

Fun to kick around ideas - and awesome to see the "Conference Rumor" thread reborn!!