(04-15-2014 11:49 AM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  

(04-15-2014 11:41 AM)Gemofthehills Wrote:  JSUs biggest obstacle is already having two Alabama members in the SB. The good part for JSU is the population base is in the Northern part of the state which the SB has almost zero coverage with Troy and USA.

Troy, USA, and UAB are tough obstacles. That's why I don't see a CUSA future for JSU either. That limits your options considerably. Though USA got in with Troy, it's pushing for that 6th FBS team in the state that could be more of a roadblock for JSU.

We don't get coverage up there just like UAB and JSU get no coverage in the southern part of the state. The only teams that get statewide coverage are Alabama and Auburn.

Never lived in South Alabama but it would be surprised if JSU had any coverage other than games against team in the area or stories about players from the area.

CUSA would take USA over us for a Alabama team.

Personally, I would prefer a conference as close geographically as possible. TV will pay more for schools with good crowds before market potential, long term. Games are more fun with opposing crowds and Im more worried about my enjoyment than tv ratings.