(04-22-2022 05:33 PM)bcp_jmu Wrote:  and the more FCS invited ...the more likely the top level will break away (and then we're basically FCS again)

of course, this is classic "we are in! now lock the door".......... seeing SHSU and JSU in, i'm comfortable with this hypocrisy and feel for NDSU

I think JSU belongs, they have great support and improving facilities. OTOH SHSU is a WTF? for me.

I don't feel bad for NDSU nor their fanbase. They've decided they want to be the tallest midget and push around the FCS like a 7th grader would push around 2nd graders, all the while saying they should be in the B1G or Big XII. It makes them feel big and important, so good for them for being relevant in flyover country.

I DO feel bad for Montana & Montana State as they could both easily move up and fit in to the MWC from a fan/football perspective. To a lesser extent I feel for Delaware (only the fans not the school, because CAA).

The only other two non-HBCU schools that have the potential fan bases to support a move up are Missouri State and Youngstown State. YSU would be set as a MAC school from the jump. They would be no different than Akron, Toledo, Kent State or Bowling Green, and could be competitive in that league with the right recruiters. MO ST is one that I think could be another MAC add (western team to YSUs eastern addition) and they've got the support and facilities to be competitive. The Dakota teams are pretty much maxed out on what their potential is and should stay where they are.