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Quote:You tell us about facilities has EKU prepared itself to be chosen? Jax St had the same problems EKU faces and we suffer through the same anxieties over this same issue. The last time around EKU had beat us out of a spot in the sbc that we neither got.

We didn't have you beat. Troy had you beat, which brings me back to my original point...
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(11-27-2022 11:30 PM)JSUCleburneslim Wrote:  
(11-27-2022 08:02 PM)eku05 Wrote:  
Quote:The point is from what reporters said is that C-USA had KSU at the top of the list far as a tenth team and C-USA officials were impress with KSU when they came to the campus. Conversations with UCA were preliminary and conversations regarding EKU went farther to the presentation stage. This is the reason why EKU and Tarletion State presented at CUSA's basketball torment.

That much is believable, and I was aware that those presentations were happening even before they actually took place. I certainly wouldn't be mad if C-USA went to twelve and EKU/Tarleton were the pair.


Keep in mind jonsey there was running around pissed at the world holler the sky was falling up unto the week KSU was invited.

Location is entirely in ekus favor.
You tell us about facilities has EKU prepared itself to be chosen? Jax St had the same problems EKU faces and we suffer through the same anxieties over this same issue. The last time around EKU had beat us out of a spot in the sbc that we neither got.
We've been building and remodeling buildings/facilities for over 10 years all over campus academic, residence halls, recreation, and athletic. And still more in the works. Yet we were still surprised we were chosen.

CUSA will likely go to twelve with no movement. With likely realignment right around the corner the odds are even greater.
It stinks to wait though. I get the frustration and have to say KSU didn't have to suffer.

Look at KSU campus as a hole. KSU went through those frustrations when we did not have a football program. Look at KSU dorms, academic buildings, academic offerings etc. Look at KSU's budget. KSU is a R2 research university. It took time to build what I mentioned. KSU was building while people were not paying attention. KSU was building when they did not have a football program.
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RE: WAC-ASUN FB full merger??
(11-27-2022 11:30 PM)JSUCleburneslim Wrote:  
(11-27-2022 08:02 PM)eku05 Wrote:  
Quote:The point is from what reporters said is that C-USA had KSU at the top of the list far as a tenth team and C-USA officials were impress with KSU when they came to the campus. Conversations with UCA were preliminary and conversations regarding EKU went farther to the presentation stage. This is the reason why EKU and Tarletion State presented at CUSA's basketball torment.

That much is believable, and I was aware that those presentations were happening even before they actually took place. I certainly wouldn't be mad if C-USA went to twelve and EKU/Tarleton were the pair.


Keep in mind jonsey there was running around pissed at the world holler the sky was falling up unto the week KSU was invited.

Location is entirely in ekus favor.
You tell us about facilities has EKU prepared itself to be chosen? Jax St had the same problems EKU faces and we suffer through the same anxieties over this same issue. The last time around EKU had beat us out of a spot in the sbc that we neither got.
We've been building and remodeling buildings/facilities for over 10 years all over campus academic, residence halls, recreation, and athletic. And still more in the works. Yet we were still surprised we were chosen.

CUSA will likely go to twelve with no movement. With likely realignment right around the corner the odds are even greater.
It stinks to wait though. I get the frustration and have to say KSU didn't have to suffer.

It was rumored since the spring that KSU was C-USA top chose. It should not be a surprise to EKU fans or any following the rumor trail that KSU was chosen.
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Quote:It was rumored since the spring that KSU was C-USA top chose. It should not be a surprise to EKU fans or any following the rumor trail that KSU was chosen.

I was definitely not surprised. Disappointed, but not surprised.
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(11-28-2022 10:56 AM)jones682 Wrote:  
(11-27-2022 11:30 PM)JSUCleburneslim Wrote:  
(11-27-2022 08:02 PM)eku05 Wrote:  
Quote:The point is from what reporters said is that C-USA had KSU at the top of the list far as a tenth team and C-USA officials were impress with KSU when they came to the campus. Conversations with UCA were preliminary and conversations regarding EKU went farther to the presentation stage. This is the reason why EKU and Tarletion State presented at CUSA's basketball torment.

That much is believable, and I was aware that those presentations were happening even before they actually took place. I certainly wouldn't be mad if C-USA went to twelve and EKU/Tarleton were the pair.


Keep in mind jonsey there was running around pissed at the world holler the sky was falling up unto the week KSU was invited.

Location is entirely in ekus favor.
You tell us about facilities has EKU prepared itself to be chosen? Jax St had the same problems EKU faces and we suffer through the same anxieties over this same issue. The last time around EKU had beat us out of a spot in the sbc that we neither got.
We've been building and remodeling buildings/facilities for over 10 years all over campus academic, residence halls, recreation, and athletic. And still more in the works. Yet we were still surprised we were chosen.

CUSA will likely go to twelve with no movement. With likely realignment right around the corner the odds are even greater.
It stinks to wait though. I get the frustration and have to say KSU didn't have to suffer.

Look at KSU campus as a hole. KSU went through those frustrations when we did not have a football program. Look at KSU dorms, academic buildings, academic offerings etc. Look at KSU's budget. KSU is a R2 research university. It took time to build what I mentioned. KSU was building while people were not paying attention. KSU was building when they did not have a football program.
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(11-28-2022 10:56 AM)jones682 Wrote:  
(11-27-2022 11:30 PM)JSUCleburneslim Wrote:  
(11-27-2022 08:02 PM)eku05 Wrote:  
Quote:The point is from what reporters said is that C-USA had KSU at the top of the list far as a tenth team and C-USA officials were impress with KSU when they came to the campus. Conversations with UCA were preliminary and conversations regarding EKU went farther to the presentation stage. This is the reason why EKU and Tarletion State presented at CUSA's basketball torment.

That much is believable, and I was aware that those presentations were happening even before they actually took place. I certainly wouldn't be mad if C-USA went to twelve and EKU/Tarleton were the pair.


Keep in mind jonsey there was running around pissed at the world holler the sky was falling up unto the week KSU was invited.

Location is entirely in ekus favor.
You tell us about facilities has EKU prepared itself to be chosen? Jax St had the same problems EKU faces and we suffer through the same anxieties over this same issue. The last time around EKU had beat us out of a spot in the sbc that we neither got.
We've been building and remodeling buildings/facilities for over 10 years all over campus academic, residence halls, recreation, and athletic. And still more in the works. Yet we were still surprised we were chosen.

CUSA will likely go to twelve with no movement. With likely realignment right around the corner the odds are even greater.
It stinks to wait though. I get the frustration and have to say KSU didn't have to suffer.

Look at KSU campus as a hole. KSU went through those frustrations when we did not have a football program. Look at KSU dorms, academic buildings, academic offerings etc. Look at KSU's budget. KSU is a R2 research university. It took time to build what I mentioned. KSU was building while people were not paying attention. KSU was building when they did not have a football program.

Very accurate points jones682. Football was a non factor in KSU's growth and improvements. Many of those strides were taken while/before they did feasibility studies for a possible football team.
This is supported by the fact that the current 2 most needed improvements both are related to football. Capacity and Attendance.
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(11-28-2022 07:54 PM)AvgSportsFan Wrote:  
(11-28-2022 10:56 AM)jones682 Wrote:  
(11-27-2022 11:30 PM)JSUCleburneslim Wrote:  
(11-27-2022 08:02 PM)eku05 Wrote:  
Quote:The point is from what reporters said is that C-USA had KSU at the top of the list far as a tenth team and C-USA officials were impress with KSU when they came to the campus. Conversations with UCA were preliminary and conversations regarding EKU went farther to the presentation stage. This is the reason why EKU and Tarletion State presented at CUSA's basketball torment.

That much is believable, and I was aware that those presentations were happening even before they actually took place. I certainly wouldn't be mad if C-USA went to twelve and EKU/Tarleton were the pair.


Keep in mind jonsey there was running around pissed at the world holler the sky was falling up unto the week KSU was invited.

Location is entirely in ekus favor.
You tell us about facilities has EKU prepared itself to be chosen? Jax St had the same problems EKU faces and we suffer through the same anxieties over this same issue. The last time around EKU had beat us out of a spot in the sbc that we neither got.
We've been building and remodeling buildings/facilities for over 10 years all over campus academic, residence halls, recreation, and athletic. And still more in the works. Yet we were still surprised we were chosen.

CUSA will likely go to twelve with no movement. With likely realignment right around the corner the odds are even greater.
It stinks to wait though. I get the frustration and have to say KSU didn't have to suffer.

Look at KSU campus as a hole. KSU went through those frustrations when we did not have a football program. Look at KSU dorms, academic buildings, academic offerings etc. Look at KSU's budget. KSU is a R2 research university. It took time to build what I mentioned. KSU was building while people were not paying attention. KSU was building when they did not have a football program.

Very accurate points jones682. Football was a non factor in KSU's growth and improvements. Many of those strides were taken while/before they did feasibility studies for a possible football team.
This is supported by the fact that the current 2 most needed improvements both are related to football. Capacity and Attendance.

There are already plans developed to expand the stadium. The stadium was built for expansion in mind. The stadium was built as a soccer stadium but KSU knew that they were going to play football there and they knew it need to be expanded. Therefore, they built footers in the stadium for expansion. They already created the plans for expansion and it is mentioned in the University Master Plan 2016 and 2020. Again, KSU budget is around Georgia Southern budget as a FCS program. This was planed.
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Quote:There are already plans developed to expand the stadium. The stadium was built for expansion end mind. The stadium was built as a soccer stadium but KSU knew that they were going to play football there and they knew it need to be expanded. therefore they built footers in the stadium for expansion. They already created the plans for expansion and it is mentioned in the University Master plan 2016 and 2020. Again, KSU budget is around Georgia Southern budget as a FCS program. This was planed.

Didn't they just purchase some new property to build a new stadium too, or was that misreported?
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(11-29-2022 09:41 AM)eku05 Wrote:  
Quote:There are already plans developed to expand the stadium. The stadium was built for expansion end mind. The stadium was built as a soccer stadium but KSU knew that they were going to play football there and they knew it need to be expanded. therefore they built footers in the stadium for expansion. They already created the plans for expansion and it is mentioned in the University Master plan 2016 and 2020. Again, KSU budget is around Georgia Southern budget as a FCS program. This was planed.

Didn't they just purchase some new property to build a new stadium too, or was that misreported?

I have no ideal. Nathan Mccreery mentioned that they was going to build a new stadium, however, the AD said that he was going to expand the stadium, which makes more sense. I don't know what Nathan was taking about. He use to be the radio voice for KSU however he does work for EKU now. The does not want KSU nor EKU to move to FBS.
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(11-29-2022 10:39 AM)jones682 Wrote:  
(11-29-2022 09:41 AM)eku05 Wrote:  
Quote:There are already plans developed to expand the stadium. The stadium was built for expansion end mind. The stadium was built as a soccer stadium but KSU knew that they were going to play football there and they knew it need to be expanded. therefore they built footers in the stadium for expansion. They already created the plans for expansion and it is mentioned in the University Master plan 2016 and 2020. Again, KSU budget is around Georgia Southern budget as a FCS program. This was planed.

Didn't they just purchase some new property to build a new stadium too, or was that misreported?

I have no ideal. Nathan Mccreery mentioned that they was going to build a new stadium, however, the AD said that he was going to expand the stadium, which makes more sense. I don't know what Nathan was taking about. He use to be the radio voice for KSU however he does work for EKU now. The does not want KSU nor EKU to move to FBS.

KSU did buy the BrandSmart next to the current stadium. However, no plans have been mentioned to be definite, that they will build the new stadium there. They were worried about the time frame to have a new stadium, parking lots around it, ect ready in time for 2024. That being said, there is a plan that they want to expand the current stadium to meet the current FBS requirements to buy some time. KSU does own the new land though. In addition, KSU does own the current football stadium and will continue to rent it out for events because they make a good chunk of change off that. On a side note, i never was a big fan of Nathan Mccreary. He always seemed to look at KSU for what it used to be 20 years ago instead of what KSU is now, which lead him to consistently be critical of any type of growth or expansion that KSU was planning or currently taking. The move to FBS was one of them. You would think, that if you are the voice of a program, you would support and be exciting for a move to FBS. His podcast about it had very little positive takeaways. I hope KU since they are a more established and older program, will get better treatment form Nathan.
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Pulling this thread back on topic, I was told that the specifics of Coach Carthel’s statement last week were privately confirmed by our AD. The merger is happening and “is about” going FBS. But, nothing was said about FBS being a “done deal” or any BS like that.

From a different source, it was mentioned that the WAC has been actively re-establishing bowl tie-ins. They mentioned the Holiday Bowl (an old school WAC tie-in) in San Diego along with the First Responders Bowl in Dallas and the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery. Kinda interesting that those line up perfectly with the geography of the new WAC/ASUN football merger footprint.

I’m eager to hear the announcement about the FCS conference merger soon!

Of course, it’s the Wild West in college sports these days. I wouldn’t be surprised if anything happens. I even hear that Chatty and Samford are lobbying for EKU and UNA to be invited to the SoCon but the military schools want to stay at 10.

So, who knows what things will look like this time next year.
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I think what comes out of this whole FBS restructuring, rules changing, or reorganizing whatever it is will either be a big dud or blow up football altogether.
Until this is settled what happens here or anywhere else is sorta up in the air.
FBS vs FCS could change in a million ways.
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(11-30-2022 02:12 PM)JSUCleburneslim Wrote:  I think what comes out of this whole FBS restructuring, rules changing, or reorganizing whatever it is will either be a big dud or blow up football altogether.
Until this is settled what happens here or anywhere else is sorta up in the air.
FBS vs FCS could change in a million ways.

Absolutely. I thought the Transformation Committee was supposed to announce something soon. But, I doubt they do. Seems they just want to kick the can down the road and keep everyone in flux.
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(11-30-2022 12:36 PM)unalions Wrote:  Pulling this thread back on topic, I was told that the specifics of Coach Carthel’s statement last week were privately confirmed by our AD. The merger is happening and “is about” going FBS. But, nothing was said about FBS being a “done deal” or any BS like that.

From a different source, it was mentioned that the WAC has been actively re-establishing bowl tie-ins. They mentioned the Holiday Bowl (an old school WAC tie-in) in San Diego along with the First Responders Bowl in Dallas and the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery. Kinda interesting that those line up perfectly with the geography of the new WAC/ASUN football merger footprint.

I’m eager to hear the announcement about the FCS conference merger soon!

Of course, it’s the Wild West in college sports these days. I wouldn’t be surprised if anything happens. I even hear that Chatty and Samford are lobbying for EKU and UNA to be invited to the SoCon but the military schools want to stay at 10.

So, who knows what things will look like this time next year.

I think Whoever is telling you about the WAC reestablishing bowl tie ins is pulling your leg..lol..

The Holiday Bowl is Pac 10/ACC. They would laugh hysterically if the WAC, who hasn't played FBS football in years and may or may not play FBS in the future, called them to get their old bowl game back..

I will be pulling for the WACSun, it's a cool idea that might help the schools that want FBS get there, but it really looks like an extreme longshot, and that's not even considering CUSA eventually stealing a couple of more schools in the next few years.

As far as ASun expansion goes, I know they were vetting a few D2 schools early in 2022. West Georgia, Valdosta State, and West Florida along with a couple of others. Anyone know what came of that?
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(12-01-2022 11:17 AM)Tmac13 Wrote:  
(11-30-2022 12:36 PM)unalions Wrote:  Pulling this thread back on topic, I was told that the specifics of Coach Carthel’s statement last week were privately confirmed by our AD. The merger is happening and “is about” going FBS. But, nothing was said about FBS being a “done deal” or any BS like that.

From a different source, it was mentioned that the WAC has been actively re-establishing bowl tie-ins. They mentioned the Holiday Bowl (an old school WAC tie-in) in San Diego along with the First Responders Bowl in Dallas and the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery. Kinda interesting that those line up perfectly with the geography of the new WAC/ASUN football merger footprint.

I’m eager to hear the announcement about the FCS conference merger soon!

Of course, it’s the Wild West in college sports these days. I wouldn’t be surprised if anything happens. I even hear that Chatty and Samford are lobbying for EKU and UNA to be invited to the SoCon but the military schools want to stay at 10.

So, who knows what things will look like this time next year.

I think Whoever is telling you about the WAC reestablishing bowl tie ins is pulling your leg..lol..

The Holiday Bowl is Pac 10/ACC. They would laugh hysterically if the WAC, who hasn't played FBS football in years and may or may not play FBS in the future, called them to get their old bowl game back..

I will be pulling for the WACSun, it's a cool idea that might help the schools that want FBS get there, but it really looks like an extreme longshot, and that's not even considering CUSA eventually stealing a couple of more schools in the next few years.

As far as ASun expansion goes, I know they were vetting a few D2 schools early in 2022. West Georgia, Valdosta State, and West Florida along with a couple of others. Anyone know what came of that?

The PAC? may not even exist soon if they get squeezed by other P5s which would leave us with more of a P2. No one has time to “pull legs” in the current Wild West of college realignment. I mean, will these bowls even be used by the top tier when they break away? Coach Saban said over the summer that he feels the top 50-60 teams will form their own division sooner than later. He even discussed relegation allowing bubble teams to move back and forth between this new division and the rest of FBS.

Also, no other D2s are likely making the jump.

https://www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb...relegation
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(12-01-2022 11:29 AM)unalions Wrote:  
(12-01-2022 11:17 AM)Tmac13 Wrote:  
(11-30-2022 12:36 PM)unalions Wrote:  Pulling this thread back on topic, I was told that the specifics of Coach Carthel’s statement last week were privately confirmed by our AD. The merger is happening and “is about” going FBS. But, nothing was said about FBS being a “done deal” or any BS like that.

From a different source, it was mentioned that the WAC has been actively re-establishing bowl tie-ins. They mentioned the Holiday Bowl (an old school WAC tie-in) in San Diego along with the First Responders Bowl in Dallas and the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery. Kinda interesting that those line up perfectly with the geography of the new WAC/ASUN football merger footprint.

I’m eager to hear the announcement about the FCS conference merger soon!

Of course, it’s the Wild West in college sports these days. I wouldn’t be surprised if anything happens. I even hear that Chatty and Samford are lobbying for EKU and UNA to be invited to the SoCon but the military schools want to stay at 10.

So, who knows what things will look like this time next year.

I think Whoever is telling you about the WAC reestablishing bowl tie ins is pulling your leg..lol..

The Holiday Bowl is Pac 10/ACC. They would laugh hysterically if the WAC, who hasn't played FBS football in years and may or may not play FBS in the future, called them to get their old bowl game back..

I will be pulling for the WACSun, it's a cool idea that might help the schools that want FBS get there, but it really looks like an extreme longshot, and that's not even considering CUSA eventually stealing a couple of more schools in the next few years.

As far as ASun expansion goes, I know they were vetting a few D2 schools early in 2022. West Georgia, Valdosta State, and West Florida along with a couple of others. Anyone know what came of that?

The PAC? may not even exist soon if they get squeezed by other P5s. No one has time to “pull legs” in the current Wild West of college realignment. Also, no other D2s are likely making the jump.

The Pac will be around in some form no matter what. And, the B1G presidents have already told Warren to stop talking about any more expansion..Even if the Pac ceased to exist the Holiday Bowl would have a plethora of better known options to backfill. Plus, the thought the Wac is trying to get bowl games set up is absurd until they figure out how to even get to the FBS.

A WACSun might be technically feasible because of the WAC's previous FBS standing with the NCAA. But after that, there are enormous hurdles. The NCAA and CFP are separate entities. The CFP was created by the 10, currently existing FBS Conferences without the WAC. So, unless those 10 conferences voted unanimously to give the WAC a piece of the CFP pie, the WAC probably couldn't make it. The CFP money is far bigger than the lower G5 media deals money. So the WAC would have to convince the other 10 conferences they add some kind of value..
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(12-01-2022 11:48 AM)Tmac13 Wrote:  
(12-01-2022 11:29 AM)unalions Wrote:  
(12-01-2022 11:17 AM)Tmac13 Wrote:  
(11-30-2022 12:36 PM)unalions Wrote:  Pulling this thread back on topic, I was told that the specifics of Coach Carthel’s statement last week were privately confirmed by our AD. The merger is happening and “is about” going FBS. But, nothing was said about FBS being a “done deal” or any BS like that.

From a different source, it was mentioned that the WAC has been actively re-establishing bowl tie-ins. They mentioned the Holiday Bowl (an old school WAC tie-in) in San Diego along with the First Responders Bowl in Dallas and the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery. Kinda interesting that those line up perfectly with the geography of the new WAC/ASUN football merger footprint.

I’m eager to hear the announcement about the FCS conference merger soon!

Of course, it’s the Wild West in college sports these days. I wouldn’t be surprised if anything happens. I even hear that Chatty and Samford are lobbying for EKU and UNA to be invited to the SoCon but the military schools want to stay at 10.

So, who knows what things will look like this time next year.

I think Whoever is telling you about the WAC reestablishing bowl tie ins is pulling your leg..lol..

The Holiday Bowl is Pac 10/ACC. They would laugh hysterically if the WAC, who hasn't played FBS football in years and may or may not play FBS in the future, called them to get their old bowl game back..

I will be pulling for the WACSun, it's a cool idea that might help the schools that want FBS get there, but it really looks like an extreme longshot, and that's not even considering CUSA eventually stealing a couple of more schools in the next few years.

As far as ASun expansion goes, I know they were vetting a few D2 schools early in 2022. West Georgia, Valdosta State, and West Florida along with a couple of others. Anyone know what came of that?

The PAC? may not even exist soon if they get squeezed by other P5s. No one has time to “pull legs” in the current Wild West of college realignment. Also, no other D2s are likely making the jump.

The Pac will be around in some form no matter what. And, the B1G presidents have already told Warren to stop talking about any more expansion..Even if the Pac ceased to exist the Holiday Bowl would have a plethora of better known options to backfill. Plus, the thought the Wac is trying to get bowl games set up is absurd until they figure out how to even get to the FBS.

A WACSun might be technically feasible because of the WAC's previous FBS standing with the NCAA. But after that, there are enormous hurdles. The NCAA and CFP are separate entities. The CFP was created by the 10, currently existing FBS Conferences without the WAC. So, unless those 10 conferences voted unanimously to give the WAC a piece of the CFP pie, the WAC probably couldn't make it. The CFP money is far bigger than the lower G5 media deals money. So the WAC would have to convince the other 10 conferences they add some kind of value..

You’re late to this thread obviously. That’s all been posted and discussed. When the top 60 break away, the G5s will be left out of that playoff money. Will be interesting to see how that affects these bowls, many of which have minimal payouts that barely cover travel expenses.

Personally, I don’t want UNA to even talk about FBS. But, I don’t make the decisions. I’m also a big Alabama fan and see the huge gap between the SEC and G5. It’s pretty much insurmountable. None of these WACSUN schools (and most of the G5) have a chance in hell to compete with Bama and the other top schools.

It’s all silly.
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RE: WAC-ASUN FB full merger??
(12-01-2022 12:07 PM)unalions Wrote:  
(12-01-2022 11:48 AM)Tmac13 Wrote:  
(12-01-2022 11:29 AM)unalions Wrote:  
(12-01-2022 11:17 AM)Tmac13 Wrote:  
(11-30-2022 12:36 PM)unalions Wrote:  Pulling this thread back on topic, I was told that the specifics of Coach Carthel’s statement last week were privately confirmed by our AD. The merger is happening and “is about” going FBS. But, nothing was said about FBS being a “done deal” or any BS like that.

From a different source, it was mentioned that the WAC has been actively re-establishing bowl tie-ins. They mentioned the Holiday Bowl (an old school WAC tie-in) in San Diego along with the First Responders Bowl in Dallas and the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery. Kinda interesting that those line up perfectly with the geography of the new WAC/ASUN football merger footprint.

I’m eager to hear the announcement about the FCS conference merger soon!

Of course, it’s the Wild West in college sports these days. I wouldn’t be surprised if anything happens. I even hear that Chatty and Samford are lobbying for EKU and UNA to be invited to the SoCon but the military schools want to stay at 10.

So, who knows what things will look like this time next year.

I think Whoever is telling you about the WAC reestablishing bowl tie ins is pulling your leg..lol..

The Holiday Bowl is Pac 10/ACC. They would laugh hysterically if the WAC, who hasn't played FBS football in years and may or may not play FBS in the future, called them to get their old bowl game back..

I will be pulling for the WACSun, it's a cool idea that might help the schools that want FBS get there, but it really looks like an extreme longshot, and that's not even considering CUSA eventually stealing a couple of more schools in the next few years.

As far as ASun expansion goes, I know they were vetting a few D2 schools early in 2022. West Georgia, Valdosta State, and West Florida along with a couple of others. Anyone know what came of that?

The PAC? may not even exist soon if they get squeezed by other P5s. No one has time to “pull legs” in the current Wild West of college realignment. Also, no other D2s are likely making the jump.

The Pac will be around in some form no matter what. And, the B1G presidents have already told Warren to stop talking about any more expansion..Even if the Pac ceased to exist the Holiday Bowl would have a plethora of better known options to backfill. Plus, the thought the Wac is trying to get bowl games set up is absurd until they figure out how to even get to the FBS.

A WACSun might be technically feasible because of the WAC's previous FBS standing with the NCAA. But after that, there are enormous hurdles. The NCAA and CFP are separate entities. The CFP was created by the 10, currently existing FBS Conferences without the WAC. So, unless those 10 conferences voted unanimously to give the WAC a piece of the CFP pie, the WAC probably couldn't make it. The CFP money is far bigger than the lower G5 media deals money. So the WAC would have to convince the other 10 conferences they add some kind of value..

You’re late to this thread obviously. That’s all been posted and discussed. When the top 60 break away, the G5s will be left out of that playoff money. Will be interesting to see how that affects these bowls, many of which have minimal payouts that barely cover travel expenses.

Personally, I don’t want UNA to even talk about FBS. But, I don’t make the decisions. I’m also a big Alabama fan and see the huge gap between the SEC and G5. It’s pretty much insurmountable. None of these WACSUN schools (and most of the G5) have a chance in hell to compete with Bama and the other top schools.

It’s all silly.

The top 60 aren't breaking away. That was just a theory circulating BEFORE the 12 team playoffs were agreed upon. The expanded playoffs are a financial windfall for everyone in both the P5 and G5 conferences. They aren't going to kill their shiny new golden goose..
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RE: WAC-ASUN FB full merger??
(12-01-2022 12:22 PM)Tmac13 Wrote:  
(12-01-2022 12:07 PM)unalions Wrote:  
(12-01-2022 11:48 AM)Tmac13 Wrote:  
(12-01-2022 11:29 AM)unalions Wrote:  
(12-01-2022 11:17 AM)Tmac13 Wrote:  I think Whoever is telling you about the WAC reestablishing bowl tie ins is pulling your leg..lol..

The Holiday Bowl is Pac 10/ACC. They would laugh hysterically if the WAC, who hasn't played FBS football in years and may or may not play FBS in the future, called them to get their old bowl game back..

I will be pulling for the WACSun, it's a cool idea that might help the schools that want FBS get there, but it really looks like an extreme longshot, and that's not even considering CUSA eventually stealing a couple of more schools in the next few years.

As far as ASun expansion goes, I know they were vetting a few D2 schools early in 2022. West Georgia, Valdosta State, and West Florida along with a couple of others. Anyone know what came of that?

The PAC? may not even exist soon if they get squeezed by other P5s. No one has time to “pull legs” in the current Wild West of college realignment. Also, no other D2s are likely making the jump.

The Pac will be around in some form no matter what. And, the B1G presidents have already told Warren to stop talking about any more expansion..Even if the Pac ceased to exist the Holiday Bowl would have a plethora of better known options to backfill. Plus, the thought the Wac is trying to get bowl games set up is absurd until they figure out how to even get to the FBS.

A WACSun might be technically feasible because of the WAC's previous FBS standing with the NCAA. But after that, there are enormous hurdles. The NCAA and CFP are separate entities. The CFP was created by the 10, currently existing FBS Conferences without the WAC. So, unless those 10 conferences voted unanimously to give the WAC a piece of the CFP pie, the WAC probably couldn't make it. The CFP money is far bigger than the lower G5 media deals money. So the WAC would have to convince the other 10 conferences they add some kind of value..

You’re late to this thread obviously. That’s all been posted and discussed. When the top 60 break away, the G5s will be left out of that playoff money. Will be interesting to see how that affects these bowls, many of which have minimal payouts that barely cover travel expenses.

Personally, I don’t want UNA to even talk about FBS. But, I don’t make the decisions. I’m also a big Alabama fan and see the huge gap between the SEC and G5. It’s pretty much insurmountable. None of these WACSUN schools (and most of the G5) have a chance in hell to compete with Bama and the other top schools.

It’s all silly.

The top 60 aren't breaking away. That was just a theory circulating BEFORE the 12 team playoffs were agreed upon. The expanded playoffs are a financial windfall for everyone in both the P5 and G5 conferences. They aren't going to kill their shiny new golden goose..

We shall see. The Transformation Committee will also have a say in much of this. I don’t see all FBS schools being in the same division 5-10 years from now.
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RE: WAC-ASUN FB full merger??
Quote:We shall see. The Transformation Committee will also have a say in much of this. I don’t see all FBS schools being in the same division 5-10 years from now.

I do. By threatening to leave the P5 get all the control they want. They don't need to actually leave to do it. They also don't want to just play each other all the time. They could do that now, but they don't because they get to have mediocre teams that go 8-4 or 9-3 keeping the fans happy and the stadiums full. They also get to play 7 or 8 home games a season in many cases.

Case in point, the University of Kentucky has not played a P5 school other than Louisville in a non-conference game since 2006.
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