(08-09-2017 03:02 PM)Carolina_Low_Country Wrote:  

(08-06-2017 10:12 PM)Underdog Wrote:  

(08-06-2017 09:54 PM)Steve1981 Wrote:  

(08-06-2017 09:37 PM)Underdog Wrote:  

(08-06-2017 09:03 PM)panama Wrote:  They have a TV deal as an independent. They seem to be doing fine.

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...for now... but is it sustainable? The MAC offered stability to UMASS in regards to its football program along with more TV $$—which I ascertained from reading a post by Steve1981 .

The A10 provides both TV and NCAA credits for revenue. One extra buy game balances things out. The football program may had more stability with being in the MAC, but only by a slight degree. We have no problem scheduling and able to schedule more up and down the east coast. Can't wait for the season to begin in less than 19 days!

In the MAC, UMASS had bowl tie-ins and something to play for: A possible MAC championship and New Year’s Bowl if it finished as the highest ranked G5 champion. Furthermore, UMASS likely could have recruited better players while in the MAC. Its football team basically has nothing to look forward to except for a “possible” bowl invite. Consequently, I just don't see it lasting long term, but I could be wrong....

They can play for consistent undefeated seasons and a playoff spot. I know the chances are really low, but technically any team can make the playoff, you just have to win all your games and beat some good teams.