(06-25-2021 10:05 AM)Bobcat2013 Wrote:  I think this gets lost among FCS defenders. I'd rather us play schools that get our fanbase fired up on actual tv than maybe have a shot at a natty that most people don't know exists.

There are only so many spots on TV each week. You add 50 schools to FBS and there aren't magically going to be 25 more live games broadcast on actual television unless you are willing to turn yourself into the MAC and play at 3:30 am on Tuesdays.

I'm also less concerned about the FCS playoffs or winning a title- Maine plays football to keep alumni engaged with the school by coming to campus on a pleasant fall day. It brings in some students from outside the state, and occasionally gets the name out there. Getting 8,000 butts in seats is a good turnout.

I don't know why we need to aspire to compete against Alabama or Penn State. I want to play our peers, who are similarly sized, similarly resourced teams from Maine to Virginia. Changing the label from FBS to FCS doesn't do anything for that.

My comments earlier about FBS being the screwed up division were more about the FBS being in a large glass house. Sure, 3 FCS conferences decline to play in the playoffs. 5 of the 10 FBS conferences aren't even given the option to decline, they are explicitly excluded before the ball is snapped. Clean up your own house and leave us alone.