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(03-02-2021 11:02 PM)monarx Wrote:  I think ODUs recruiting would definitely take a step up in the A10 (especially if it came with a new coach). And I think the comparison to VCU is closer for ODU than GMU. ODU has historically owned GMU, and has a much more committed fan base, history and commitment to the sport than the Patriots. Before VCUs F4 run, our two programs were virtually identical. What has changed since the CAA days of the recent past? VCU went on a F4 run, and switched conferences. Im of the mindset if ODU were to get in the A10 it wouldnt be long before we were in the top 4 fairly consistently and going close to .500 against the Rams again. Lastly, VCU, UR, GMU and GW are all natural rivals for ODU. Especially the first three. With the intrigue of a conference race attached to those games, I think its safe to say we'd be back to having multiple sell outs every year.

I've been as critical as anyone with Jeff Jones... but... I'm not 100% sure he is the problem. The travel puts us at a grave disadvantage. We have the worst travel situation in the league. Maybe not financially because UTEP is more of an outlier, but for the athletes, at least they are flying. Nothing worse than spending 24 hours on the road in 4 days. I think recruiting would immediately improve with or without JJ.