Conference Membership Discussion
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Shane Marinelli OC40 said
LawOwl said
What’s your take on our place in CFB being in C-USA Jake? Would you say it’s a respectable conference?Posted On: Jun 13th 2019, 10:22 PM #386797
I'll chime in.
C-USA fine, for now
Agreed – C USA is the right fit for the program now IMO.
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Reports: UConn on verge of rejoining Big East
Which is more likely, UCONN to CUSA or FAU to the AAC? Or just an even swap? Or who form where takes the UCONN slot?
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And as some others have mentioned, I really don’t believe FAU is on the verge of moving up. The one really good season in football did wonders, and the solid baseball program helps. And of course the money currently being spent on the athletic complex is marketable. But the other facilities are pretty poor, the historic success isn’t there, and even with tons of buzz around the football program the Owls still only get about 12-15k in attendance (probably sell 18k+ tickets). That is not going to excite many conferences to share their better money deals - they are going to want a school that increases the value of the conference.
I am not trying to crap on FAU - just trying to be realistic. We need to see sustained success and some additional facility upgrades before a bigger conference comes calling in my opinion. Nothing wrong with where the school is right now and the trajectory they are trying to build. But this will take some time.
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owlsdad said
Serious question - I have no idea about the answer. Would USF and UCF support or oppose another Florida school getting into the AAC? They can use that conference (the “P6” moniker) against schools like FAU and FIU today.
And as some others have mentioned, I really don’t believe FAU is on the verge of moving up. The one really good season in football did wonders, and the solid baseball program helps. And of course the money currently being spent on the athletic complex is marketable. But the other facilities are pretty poor, the historic success isn’t there, and even with tons of buzz around the football program the Owls still only get about 12-15k in attendance (probably sell 18k+ tickets). That is not going to excite many conferences to share their better money deals - they are going to want a school that increases the value of the conference.
I am not trying to crap on FAU - just trying to be realistic. We need to see sustained success and some additional facility upgrades before a bigger conference comes calling in my opinion. Nothing wrong with where the school is right now and the trajectory they are trying to build. But this will take some time.Posted On: Jun 22nd 2019, 3:17 PM #386897
my understanding is that to join certain conferences you have certain amount of academic and student population. but that was from years ago when we switched to conference usa.
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GeorgiaOwl said
UCONN will be looking for a football home, opening up a spot in the AAC.
Reports: UConn on verge of rejoining Big East
Which is more likely, UCONN to CUSA or FAU to the AAC? Or just an even swap? Or who form where takes the UCONN slot?Posted On: Jun 22nd 2019, 2:45 PM #386896
Neither will happen righ now (and UConn fb is in horrific shape).
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UConn moving back to the Big East inevitable, per Pete Thamel sources
It also talks about UConn possibly going independent, but personally for the Huskies it would seem smarter for them to go back to FCS (less spending required, could probably field a competitive team, could have instant rivalries with Villanova in football and basketball, etc.).
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Shane made the point that every school thinks they should move up…and has reasons why. I agree.
From a football perspective I’ll just say this…I’m not 100% on how these decisions are made. However, if they are made by the Presidents of the schools currently in the AAC there’s no way they want FAU in.
If the decision is made by the head of the conference I’d have to believe we’d be top 3. Yes, we have weaknesses…fan base.
However, if you look at our program 10 years ago and are realistic where this program will be in 10 years it’s a scary proposition to schools like UCF and USF. While it would be appealing to the head of the conference.
Strengths
- In a highly attractive area. Football area. Beach/Money area. Huge population area.
- Growing University. Academics, student body, facilities, athletics budget, etc
Our strengths from a projection standpoint FAR outweigh the weaknesses.
I also agree with Shane, we’re growing and going…UCF and USF are never going to allow themselves to be part of helping us fast track to get there.
The only thing I really care about is that I think the opponent playing us at our place is a huge piece of driving attendance. I’m not sure if the opponents in AAC outside of USF and UCF (which I think we sell out every single time) moves the needle for us?
Honest opinion from folks…what’s the delta in attendance from playing UNCC and La Tech at home compared to Memphis and Cincinnati?
Teambeer is the most knowledgeable FAU sports fan I know, way smarter than me.
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