JRK wrote:
Looks like a positive move. Even if this turns out to only be a new FCS conference it stabilizes things for the programs for a while.
I was OK with us in D2 and OK with us moving to FCS and likely be OK with a move to FBS. I would need to see more of what it entails. Having said that, if UCA decides to move up, I cannot see me not being willing to pay more for game tickets, more to PCC and maybe a one-time amount for infrastructure. Whether central Arkansas football "fans" will respond is another question.
Sounds very interesting.
PS....my preference would be to stay in FCS and become a habitual team in the championship game....
I agree JRK...
Moving up to FBS in my opinion drops the expectations of the program.
All you need is 6 wins to get to a bowl game to satisfy your fan base.
Just like High School when years ago the playoff was expanded so that
everyone gets to go. Being rewarded for being average doesn't appeal to me.
Trophy games are also not appealing...the only trophys that matter are
conference championships and National Championships.