Can't argue with any of this. I just want to win some games, and we have had a hard enough time doing that in 1-AA.BigJack85 said:djsfw57 said:I can't even wrap my mind around SFA going to FBS. I think that would be a huge mistake.BigJack85 said:
Looks very likely that Texas State University will be joining the PAC 12. An invite is imminent.
This would set off another round of grabbing schools with the Mountain West looking at Tarleton and Sam Houston (this news was shared on the podcast "The Big Mountain") a Mountain West focused podcast.
It's hard to say how/if these moves play out in a way that would affect SFA , but it seems possible. Especially if Tarleton was to get an offer from the Mountain West and Sam Houston moved to the American or SunBelt CUSA would look at SFA. If we were fbs, the Battle of the Piney Woods would probably be back on with both schools at the same level. Plenty of intriguing possibilities.
Who knows the metrics. I feel like the lower end of FBS is similar to the high end of FCS. That being said, the $'s from the CBS Sports/related media for CUSA/team is consequential. Close to $1.8 million. Vs zero for SLC teams.
If we want to be in the division one "afterthought" league forever, we'll play it safe. Let's go a little bolder and perhaps a bit more geographically sensible than the WAC. CUSA makes a ton of sense. Basketball is superb (on par with the WAC) and superior to SLC in almost every sport. I feel our membership in the SLC has the potential to erode our competitiveness across numerous sports. Can't say that for certain but I feel "King of the Southland" may become less valuable than a University of Phoenix degree .
SFA, Class of 1979
