Hopefully more Bearkats show up as we get closer to the “move in” date, although I’m skeptical given the attitude towards FBS around here and the seemingly shrinking fanbase. Definitely excited about CUSA basketball, think it can be one of the best mid majors in the country and a two bid league. Can’t wait to match up with some historic programs on the hardwood. Football is whatever, I personally won’t be attending games now since we’re leaving behind the FCS, but for the sake of the league’s wellbeing I hope it goes well.

Katfans.com is the spot if you’re looking for SHSU related chit chat.

(02-16-2022 05:33 AM)Gemofthehills Wrote:  CUSA will be improved when new alignment settles in.
Posting on this board, need to able to convince some they made the right move as they cant convince their self. A lot of threads need to be moved to SBC board or create a new section for the SB3 to promote the SBC and move most of their discussion there at minimum send them to the smack section.

I’m glad your Gamecocks are coming along with us for the ride, looking forward to matching up in basketball. Seems like both of us are finding success in our first years in new conferences. Good luck in the ASUN tournament!

(02-16-2022 09:45 AM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  Hopefully more Bearkats show up as we get closer to the “move in” date, although I’m skeptical given the attitude towards FBS around here and the seemingly shrinking fanbase. Definitely excited about CUSA basketball, think it can be one of the best mid majors in the country and a two bid league. Can’t wait to match up with some historic programs on the hardwood. Football is whatever, I personally won’t be attending games now since we’re leaving behind the FCS, but for the sake of the league’s wellbeing I hope it goes well.

Katfans.com is the spot if you’re looking for SHSU related chit chat.

That’s an interesting topic. Why do you feel like FCS is better compared to FBS? I feel like a lot of recent teams to move up feel like that. Winning at the FBS level usually changes the narrative.

(02-13-2022 06:13 PM)JSUCleburneslim Wrote:  FIU was an existing island for all who joined if it were too much to overcome then you shouldn’t join.
If you have enough regional schools it limits the trip to the islands.

I believe CUSA should add back to 12 in the coming few years, maybe add 3 more next year or two.

Who? Where are they going to get that many schools to come to CUSA?

(02-16-2022 12:41 PM)JoeJag Wrote:  

(02-13-2022 06:13 PM)JSUCleburneslim Wrote:  FIU was an existing island for all who joined if it were too much to overcome then you shouldn’t join.
If you have enough regional schools it limits the trip to the islands.

I believe CUSA should add back to 12 in the coming few years, maybe add 3 more next year or two.

Who? Where are they going to get that many schools to come to CUSA?

They could get plenty of teams to come but not anyone that really would help. 9 is where we should stay unless Missouri St wants to join.

(02-16-2022 12:33 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-16-2022 09:45 AM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  Hopefully more Bearkats show up as we get closer to the “move in” date, although I’m skeptical given the attitude towards FBS around here and the seemingly shrinking fanbase. Definitely excited about CUSA basketball, think it can be one of the best mid majors in the country and a two bid league. Can’t wait to match up with some historic programs on the hardwood. Football is whatever, I personally won’t be attending games now since we’re leaving behind the FCS, but for the sake of the league’s wellbeing I hope it goes well.

Katfans.com is the spot if you’re looking for SHSU related chit chat.

That’s an interesting topic. Why do you feel like FCS is better compared to FBS? I feel like a lot of recent teams to move up feel like that. Winning at the FBS level usually changes the narrative.

As the gap between the haves and have nots widens, I could see how a move up could be viewed with pessimism. I don't think the move from the top rung of FCS to the bottom rung of FBS has ever offered so little. I'm not saying I would be in that frame of mind(I'm not necessarily saying I definitely wouldn't either) but I understand it. Moving up to be one of the ~70 G5 schools hoping to live in a world where we get one guaranteed spot in an expanded CFP and even then understanding that we'd be competing against schools with NIL funds equal or greater to our entire athletic budget.

(02-16-2022 09:45 AM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  Hopefully more Bearkats show up as we get closer to the “move in” date, although I’m skeptical given the attitude towards FBS around here and the seemingly shrinking fanbase. Definitely excited about CUSA basketball, think it can be one of the best mid majors in the country and a two bid league. Can’t wait to match up with some historic programs on the hardwood. Football is whatever, I personally won’t be attending games now since we’re leaving behind the FCS, but for the sake of the league’s wellbeing I hope it goes well.

Katfans.com is the spot if you’re looking for SHSU related chit chat.

Why not attend games now? Are you uninterested in new opponents or is this your personal protest towards moving up to FBS?

(02-17-2022 05:42 AM)dawgonit Wrote:  

(02-16-2022 09:45 AM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  Hopefully more Bearkats show up as we get closer to the “move in” date, although I’m skeptical given the attitude towards FBS around here and the seemingly shrinking fanbase. Definitely excited about CUSA basketball, think it can be one of the best mid majors in the country and a two bid league. Can’t wait to match up with some historic programs on the hardwood. Football is whatever, I personally won’t be attending games now since we’re leaving behind the FCS, but for the sake of the league’s wellbeing I hope it goes well.

Katfans.com is the spot if you’re looking for SHSU related chit chat.

Why not attend games now? Are you uninterested in new opponents or is this your personal protest towards moving up to FBS?

A bit of both. I’m disinterested in playing in the FBS subdivision as a whole, not necessarily anything against remaining CUSA schools. I respect the programs that are here, I know there are some historic teams in this league that have found success at the level. It just doesn’t sit well with me that, despite very clearly being a better fit in the FCS and loud and clear student pushback, SHSU moved up ignoring all of this. If they’ve given up on being competitive in football, well then I’ll spend my Saturdays elsewhere until it’s hoops time.

(02-16-2022 12:33 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-16-2022 09:45 AM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  Hopefully more Bearkats show up as we get closer to the “move in” date, although I’m skeptical given the attitude towards FBS around here and the seemingly shrinking fanbase. Definitely excited about CUSA basketball, think it can be one of the best mid majors in the country and a two bid league. Can’t wait to match up with some historic programs on the hardwood. Football is whatever, I personally won’t be attending games now since we’re leaving behind the FCS, but for the sake of the league’s wellbeing I hope it goes well.

Katfans.com is the spot if you’re looking for SHSU related chit chat.

That’s an interesting topic. Why do you feel like FCS is better compared to FBS? I feel like a lot of recent teams to move up feel like that. Winning at the FBS level usually changes the narrative.

I don’t necessarily think the FCS is BETTER, I do know it is a better FIT for SHSU. I think MTPiKapp kind of hit the nail on the head. Leaving the upper echelon of the FCS for the bottom rung of the FBS has never offered so little, not to mention SHSU’s shortcomings as a move up candidate. I do hope it works out, I just don’t really care to go to the games that really hold no meaning.

The move benefits the basketball and baseball programs big time though, so there is only so much complaining I can do about football. Ready to get this thing underway.

(02-17-2022 02:38 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 05:42 AM)dawgonit Wrote:  

(02-16-2022 09:45 AM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  Hopefully more Bearkats show up as we get closer to the “move in” date, although I’m skeptical given the attitude towards FBS around here and the seemingly shrinking fanbase. Definitely excited about CUSA basketball, think it can be one of the best mid majors in the country and a two bid league. Can’t wait to match up with some historic programs on the hardwood. Football is whatever, I personally won’t be attending games now since we’re leaving behind the FCS, but for the sake of the league’s wellbeing I hope it goes well.

Katfans.com is the spot if you’re looking for SHSU related chit chat.

Why not attend games now? Are you uninterested in new opponents or is this your personal protest towards moving up to FBS?

A bit of both. I’m disinterested in playing in the FBS subdivision as a whole, not necessarily anything against remaining CUSA schools. I respect the programs that are here, I know there are some historic teams in this league that have found success at the level. It just doesn’t sit well with me that, despite very clearly being a better fit in the FCS and loud and clear student pushback, SHSU moved up ignoring all of this. If they’ve given up on being competitive in football, well then I’ll spend my Saturdays elsewhere until it’s hoops time.

I think it is clear they know they can make more money at this level. Distributions are much higher. I think this is generally common among moving up fans. I’m sure you’ll change your mind unless you’re getting beat up on every week (hopefully MTSU does at least). I got one am glad to have you here. Should be fun.

(02-17-2022 02:48 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:38 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 05:42 AM)dawgonit Wrote:  

(02-16-2022 09:45 AM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  Hopefully more Bearkats show up as we get closer to the “move in” date, although I’m skeptical given the attitude towards FBS around here and the seemingly shrinking fanbase. Definitely excited about CUSA basketball, think it can be one of the best mid majors in the country and a two bid league. Can’t wait to match up with some historic programs on the hardwood. Football is whatever, I personally won’t be attending games now since we’re leaving behind the FCS, but for the sake of the league’s wellbeing I hope it goes well.

Katfans.com is the spot if you’re looking for SHSU related chit chat.

Why not attend games now? Are you uninterested in new opponents or is this your personal protest towards moving up to FBS?

A bit of both. I’m disinterested in playing in the FBS subdivision as a whole, not necessarily anything against remaining CUSA schools. I respect the programs that are here, I know there are some historic teams in this league that have found success at the level. It just doesn’t sit well with me that, despite very clearly being a better fit in the FCS and loud and clear student pushback, SHSU moved up ignoring all of this. If they’ve given up on being competitive in football, well then I’ll spend my Saturdays elsewhere until it’s hoops time.

I think it is clear they know they can make more money at this level. Distributions are much higher. I think this is generally common among moving up fans. I’m sure you’ll change your mind unless you’re getting beat up on every week (hopefully MTSU does at least). I got one am glad to have you here. Should be fun.

Not all bearkats feel like he does. I for one am excited about it. He mentioned not wanting to attend meaningless games. Well I’ll reply with who do you want to come to bowers? UTEP, MTSU, LT,Western Kentucky, liberty. Every single one of those games are better than what we have on the schedule currently. Sucks we are losing our SFA rivalry and a true playoff system but by god our fcs schedule blows.
And let’s not forget to mention what the move will do to every other sport.
Our universe profile will be enhanced and of course facilities. It’s a great move for the entirety of the university but ppl like 11 are only focused on football. And the majority of who I know and talk to (I’m a former Shsu athlete) think it’s a great move for football

(02-17-2022 03:06 PM)Bearkat04 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:48 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:38 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 05:42 AM)dawgonit Wrote:  

(02-16-2022 09:45 AM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  Hopefully more Bearkats show up as we get closer to the “move in” date, although I’m skeptical given the attitude towards FBS around here and the seemingly shrinking fanbase. Definitely excited about CUSA basketball, think it can be one of the best mid majors in the country and a two bid league. Can’t wait to match up with some historic programs on the hardwood. Football is whatever, I personally won’t be attending games now since we’re leaving behind the FCS, but for the sake of the league’s wellbeing I hope it goes well.

Katfans.com is the spot if you’re looking for SHSU related chit chat.

Why not attend games now? Are you uninterested in new opponents or is this your personal protest towards moving up to FBS?

A bit of both. I’m disinterested in playing in the FBS subdivision as a whole, not necessarily anything against remaining CUSA schools. I respect the programs that are here, I know there are some historic teams in this league that have found success at the level. It just doesn’t sit well with me that, despite very clearly being a better fit in the FCS and loud and clear student pushback, SHSU moved up ignoring all of this. If they’ve given up on being competitive in football, well then I’ll spend my Saturdays elsewhere until it’s hoops time.

I think it is clear they know they can make more money at this level. Distributions are much higher. I think this is generally common among moving up fans. I’m sure you’ll change your mind unless you’re getting beat up on every week (hopefully MTSU does at least). I got one am glad to have you here. Should be fun.

Not all bearkats feel like he does. I for one am excited about it. He mentioned not wanting to attend meaningless games. Well I’ll reply with who do you want to come to bowers? UTEP, MTSU, LT,Western Kentucky, liberty. Every single one of those games are better than what we have on the schedule currently. Sucks we are losing our SFA rivalry and a true playoff system but by god our fcs schedule blows.
And let’s not forget to mention what the move will do to every other sport.
Our universe profile will be enhanced and of course facilities. It’s a great move for the entirety of the university but ppl like 11 are only focused on football. And the majority of who I know and talk to (I’m a former Shsu athlete) think it’s a great move for football

Any news on stadium expansion?

(02-17-2022 03:06 PM)Bearkat04 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:48 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:38 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 05:42 AM)dawgonit Wrote:  

(02-16-2022 09:45 AM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  Hopefully more Bearkats show up as we get closer to the “move in” date, although I’m skeptical given the attitude towards FBS around here and the seemingly shrinking fanbase. Definitely excited about CUSA basketball, think it can be one of the best mid majors in the country and a two bid league. Can’t wait to match up with some historic programs on the hardwood. Football is whatever, I personally won’t be attending games now since we’re leaving behind the FCS, but for the sake of the league’s wellbeing I hope it goes well.

Katfans.com is the spot if you’re looking for SHSU related chit chat.

Why not attend games now? Are you uninterested in new opponents or is this your personal protest towards moving up to FBS?

A bit of both. I’m disinterested in playing in the FBS subdivision as a whole, not necessarily anything against remaining CUSA schools. I respect the programs that are here, I know there are some historic teams in this league that have found success at the level. It just doesn’t sit well with me that, despite very clearly being a better fit in the FCS and loud and clear student pushback, SHSU moved up ignoring all of this. If they’ve given up on being competitive in football, well then I’ll spend my Saturdays elsewhere until it’s hoops time.

I think it is clear they know they can make more money at this level. Distributions are much higher. I think this is generally common among moving up fans. I’m sure you’ll change your mind unless you’re getting beat up on every week (hopefully MTSU does at least). I got one am glad to have you here. Should be fun.

Not all bearkats feel like he does. I for one am excited about it. He mentioned not wanting to attend meaningless games. Well I’ll reply with who do you want to come to bowers? UTEP, MTSU, LT,Western Kentucky, liberty. Every single one of those games are better than what we have on the schedule currently. Sucks we are losing our SFA rivalry and a true playoff system but by god our fcs schedule blows.
And let’s not forget to mention what the move will do to every other sport.
Our universe profile will be enhanced and of course facilities. It’s a great move for the entirety of the university but ppl like 11 are only focused on football. And the majority of who I know and talk to (I’m a former Shsu athlete) think it’s a great move for football

04, in nearly all of my posts I’ve boosted the strength of the basketball conference we’re to join. If anything I’m shifting focus away from football. And, as you’ve stated, this will do wonders for university perception. This is an awesome marketing move for SHSU, but there is no need to pretend like it is good for football. I can accept that.

(02-17-2022 03:35 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 03:06 PM)Bearkat04 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:48 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:38 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 05:42 AM)dawgonit Wrote:  Why not attend games now? Are you uninterested in new opponents or is this your personal protest towards moving up to FBS?

A bit of both. I’m disinterested in playing in the FBS subdivision as a whole, not necessarily anything against remaining CUSA schools. I respect the programs that are here, I know there are some historic teams in this league that have found success at the level. It just doesn’t sit well with me that, despite very clearly being a better fit in the FCS and loud and clear student pushback, SHSU moved up ignoring all of this. If they’ve given up on being competitive in football, well then I’ll spend my Saturdays elsewhere until it’s hoops time.

I think it is clear they know they can make more money at this level. Distributions are much higher. I think this is generally common among moving up fans. I’m sure you’ll change your mind unless you’re getting beat up on every week (hopefully MTSU does at least). I got one am glad to have you here. Should be fun.

Not all bearkats feel like he does. I for one am excited about it. He mentioned not wanting to attend meaningless games. Well I’ll reply with who do you want to come to bowers? UTEP, MTSU, LT,Western Kentucky, liberty. Every single one of those games are better than what we have on the schedule currently. Sucks we are losing our SFA rivalry and a true playoff system but by god our fcs schedule blows.
And let’s not forget to mention what the move will do to every other sport.
Our universe profile will be enhanced and of course facilities. It’s a great move for the entirety of the university but ppl like 11 are only focused on football. And the majority of who I know and talk to (I’m a former Shsu athlete) think it’s a great move for football

Any news on stadium expansion?

University administrators basically keeps alumni and fans in the dark about this stuff, but I wouldn’t count on a stadium expansion happening. We drew about 7,000 fans last year and there’s not much reason to believe there will be the demand for more than 14k seats. I’d bet they look to renovate the press box soon.

(02-17-2022 04:32 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 03:35 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 03:06 PM)Bearkat04 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:48 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:38 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  A bit of both. I’m disinterested in playing in the FBS subdivision as a whole, not necessarily anything against remaining CUSA schools. I respect the programs that are here, I know there are some historic teams in this league that have found success at the level. It just doesn’t sit well with me that, despite very clearly being a better fit in the FCS and loud and clear student pushback, SHSU moved up ignoring all of this. If they’ve given up on being competitive in football, well then I’ll spend my Saturdays elsewhere until it’s hoops time.

I think it is clear they know they can make more money at this level. Distributions are much higher. I think this is generally common among moving up fans. I’m sure you’ll change your mind unless you’re getting beat up on every week (hopefully MTSU does at least). I got one am glad to have you here. Should be fun.

Not all bearkats feel like he does. I for one am excited about it. He mentioned not wanting to attend meaningless games. Well I’ll reply with who do you want to come to bowers? UTEP, MTSU, LT,Western Kentucky, liberty. Every single one of those games are better than what we have on the schedule currently. Sucks we are losing our SFA rivalry and a true playoff system but by god our fcs schedule blows.
And let’s not forget to mention what the move will do to every other sport.
Our universe profile will be enhanced and of course facilities. It’s a great move for the entirety of the university but ppl like 11 are only focused on football. And the majority of who I know and talk to (I’m a former Shsu athlete) think it’s a great move for football

Any news on stadium expansion?

University administrators basically keeps alumni and fans in the dark about this stuff, but I wouldn’t count on a stadium expansion happening. We drew about 7,000 fans last year and there’s not much reason to believe there will be the demand for more than 14k seats. I’d bet they look to renovate the press box soon.

Something is apparently going to start as soon as we finish this next season. I’ve heard rumors from ppl that I trust that track is going to be removed (thank god) and yes the press box will be replaced. We have to add seats.

11 I haven’t read all your posts so I apologize for inferring you only care about football.

(02-17-2022 04:32 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 03:35 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 03:06 PM)Bearkat04 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:48 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:38 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  A bit of both. I’m disinterested in playing in the FBS subdivision as a whole, not necessarily anything against remaining CUSA schools. I respect the programs that are here, I know there are some historic teams in this league that have found success at the level. It just doesn’t sit well with me that, despite very clearly being a better fit in the FCS and loud and clear student pushback, SHSU moved up ignoring all of this. If they’ve given up on being competitive in football, well then I’ll spend my Saturdays elsewhere until it’s hoops time.

I think it is clear they know they can make more money at this level. Distributions are much higher. I think this is generally common among moving up fans. I’m sure you’ll change your mind unless you’re getting beat up on every week (hopefully MTSU does at least). I got one am glad to have you here. Should be fun.

Not all bearkats feel like he does. I for one am excited about it. He mentioned not wanting to attend meaningless games. Well I’ll reply with who do you want to come to bowers? UTEP, MTSU, LT,Western Kentucky, liberty. Every single one of those games are better than what we have on the schedule currently. Sucks we are losing our SFA rivalry and a true playoff system but by god our fcs schedule blows.
And let’s not forget to mention what the move will do to every other sport.
Our universe profile will be enhanced and of course facilities. It’s a great move for the entirety of the university but ppl like 11 are only focused on football. And the majority of who I know and talk to (I’m a former Shsu athlete) think it’s a great move for football

Any news on stadium expansion?

University administrators basically keeps alumni and fans in the dark about this stuff, but I wouldn’t count on a stadium expansion happening. We drew about 7,000 fans last year and there’s not much reason to believe there will be the demand for more than 14k seats. I’d bet they look to renovate the press box soon.

You’ll have to at least add 1k seats. FBS minimum capacity allowed is 15k.

(02-17-2022 04:28 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 03:06 PM)Bearkat04 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:48 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:38 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 05:42 AM)dawgonit Wrote:  Why not attend games now? Are you uninterested in new opponents or is this your personal protest towards moving up to FBS?

A bit of both. I’m disinterested in playing in the FBS subdivision as a whole, not necessarily anything against remaining CUSA schools. I respect the programs that are here, I know there are some historic teams in this league that have found success at the level. It just doesn’t sit well with me that, despite very clearly being a better fit in the FCS and loud and clear student pushback, SHSU moved up ignoring all of this. If they’ve given up on being competitive in football, well then I’ll spend my Saturdays elsewhere until it’s hoops time.

I think it is clear they know they can make more money at this level. Distributions are much higher. I think this is generally common among moving up fans. I’m sure you’ll change your mind unless you’re getting beat up on every week (hopefully MTSU does at least). I got one am glad to have you here. Should be fun.

Not all bearkats feel like he does. I for one am excited about it. He mentioned not wanting to attend meaningless games. Well I’ll reply with who do you want to come to bowers? UTEP, MTSU, LT,Western Kentucky, liberty. Every single one of those games are better than what we have on the schedule currently. Sucks we are losing our SFA rivalry and a true playoff system but by god our fcs schedule blows.
And let’s not forget to mention what the move will do to every other sport.
Our universe profile will be enhanced and of course facilities. It’s a great move for the entirety of the university but ppl like 11 are only focused on football. And the majority of who I know and talk to (I’m a former Shsu athlete) think it’s a great move for football

04, in nearly all of my posts I’ve boosted the strength of the basketball conference we’re to join. If anything I’m shifting focus away from football. And, as you’ve stated, this will do wonders for university perception. This is an awesome marketing move for SHSU, but there is no need to pretend like it is good for football. I can accept that.

You'll still have a chance to visit Frisco.

(02-17-2022 08:29 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 04:32 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 03:35 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 03:06 PM)Bearkat04 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:48 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  I think it is clear they know they can make more money at this level. Distributions are much higher. I think this is generally common among moving up fans. I’m sure you’ll change your mind unless you’re getting beat up on every week (hopefully MTSU does at least). I got one am glad to have you here. Should be fun.

Not all bearkats feel like he does. I for one am excited about it. He mentioned not wanting to attend meaningless games. Well I’ll reply with who do you want to come to bowers? UTEP, MTSU, LT,Western Kentucky, liberty. Every single one of those games are better than what we have on the schedule currently. Sucks we are losing our SFA rivalry and a true playoff system but by god our fcs schedule blows.
And let’s not forget to mention what the move will do to every other sport.
Our universe profile will be enhanced and of course facilities. It’s a great move for the entirety of the university but ppl like 11 are only focused on football. And the majority of who I know and talk to (I’m a former Shsu athlete) think it’s a great move for football

Any news on stadium expansion?

University administrators basically keeps alumni and fans in the dark about this stuff, but I wouldn’t count on a stadium expansion happening. We drew about 7,000 fans last year and there’s not much reason to believe there will be the demand for more than 14k seats. I’d bet they look to renovate the press box soon.

You’ll have to at least add 1k seats. FBS minimum capacity allowed is 15k.

That is the attendance requirement, no? Im not sure there is a stadium requirement, but I get what you are saying. The bogey used to be 30K, but obviously that hasn't been enforced...just like the attendance requirement.

(02-17-2022 04:32 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 03:35 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 03:06 PM)Bearkat04 Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:48 PM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(02-17-2022 02:38 PM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  A bit of both. I’m disinterested in playing in the FBS subdivision as a whole, not necessarily anything against remaining CUSA schools. I respect the programs that are here, I know there are some historic teams in this league that have found success at the level. It just doesn’t sit well with me that, despite very clearly being a better fit in the FCS and loud and clear student pushback, SHSU moved up ignoring all of this. If they’ve given up on being competitive in football, well then I’ll spend my Saturdays elsewhere until it’s hoops time.

I think it is clear they know they can make more money at this level. Distributions are much higher. I think this is generally common among moving up fans. I’m sure you’ll change your mind unless you’re getting beat up on every week (hopefully MTSU does at least). I got one am glad to have you here. Should be fun.

Not all bearkats feel like he does. I for one am excited about it. He mentioned not wanting to attend meaningless games. Well I’ll reply with who do you want to come to bowers? UTEP, MTSU, LT,Western Kentucky, liberty. Every single one of those games are better than what we have on the schedule currently. Sucks we are losing our SFA rivalry and a true playoff system but by god our fcs schedule blows.
And let’s not forget to mention what the move will do to every other sport.
Our universe profile will be enhanced and of course facilities. It’s a great move for the entirety of the university but ppl like 11 are only focused on football. And the majority of who I know and talk to (I’m a former Shsu athlete) think it’s a great move for football

Any news on stadium expansion?

University administrators basically keeps alumni and fans in the dark about this stuff, but I wouldn’t count on a stadium expansion happening. We drew about 7,000 fans last year and there’s not much reason to believe there will be the demand for more than 14k seats. I’d bet they look to renovate the press box soon.

Something is apparently going to start as soon as we finish this next season. I’ve heard rumors from ppl that I trust that track is going to be removed (thank god) and yes the press box will be replaced. We have to add seats.

11 I haven’t read all your posts so I apologize for inferring you only care about football.

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(02-16-2022 09:45 AM)EatEmUp11 Wrote:  Hopefully more Bearkats show up as we get closer to the “move in” date, although I’m skeptical given the attitude towards FBS around here and the seemingly shrinking fanbase. Definitely excited about CUSA basketball, think it can be one of the best mid majors in the country and a two bid league. Can’t wait to match up with some historic programs on the hardwood. Football is whatever, I personally won’t be attending games now since we’re leaving behind the FCS, but for the sake of the league’s wellbeing I hope it goes well.

Katfans.com is the spot if you’re looking for SHSU related chit chat.

Why not attend games now? Are you uninterested in new opponents or is this your personal protest towards moving up to FBS?

A bit of both. I’m disinterested in playing in the FBS subdivision as a whole, not necessarily anything against remaining CUSA schools. I respect the programs that are here, I know there are some historic teams in this league that have found success at the level. It just doesn’t sit well with me that, despite very clearly being a better fit in the FCS and loud and clear student pushback, SHSU moved up ignoring all of this. If they’ve given up on being competitive in football, well then I’ll spend my Saturdays elsewhere until it’s hoops time.

I think it is clear they know they can make more money at this level. Distributions are much higher. I think this is generally common among moving up fans. I’m sure you’ll change your mind unless you’re getting beat up on every week (hopefully MTSU does at least). I got one am glad to have you here. Should be fun.

Not all bearkats feel like he does. I for one am excited about it. He mentioned not wanting to attend meaningless games. Well I’ll reply with who do you want to come to bowers? UTEP, MTSU, LT,Western Kentucky, liberty. Every single one of those games are better than what we have on the schedule currently. Sucks we are losing our SFA rivalry and a true playoff system but by god our fcs schedule blows.
And let’s not forget to mention what the move will do to every other sport.
Our universe profile will be enhanced and of course facilities. It’s a great move for the entirety of the university but ppl like 11 are only focused on football. And the majority of who I know and talk to (I’m a former Shsu athlete) think it’s a great move for football

Whether or not it's a "great move for football" depends largely on how much you value being really good at the FCS level. If you value things like a FCS national championship *at all*, your most meaningful football SHSU has ever played is likely behind you.

Middle moved up about five years before my freshman year, so I don't have the perspective, but do you think winning a conference title in the 8th or 9th best FBS conference is better than winning a FCS national championship? Do you think a Bahamas Bowl or New Orleans Bowl etc is bigger than a FCS national championship? I'm not saying either is a definitively bigger deal or inherently more meaningful, I'm just saying these are the things to consider. 10-15 years ago, I absolutely would have valued all those FBS wins more than a FCS national title. Now, after years of the truly meaningful FBS football getting further and further from the overwhelming majority of G5 programs, I'm not so sure. 90% of the bowl games are basically interchangeable at this point in terms of actual value and the handful that mean more than the rest still mean substantially less than a CFP title and those games don't go to G5 members anyhow.