(04-16-2014 02:06 AM)The4thOption Wrote:  

(04-16-2014 01:16 AM)GoAppsGo92 Wrote:  

(04-16-2014 12:09 AM)TrojanCampaign Wrote:  I know I'm about to catch a lot of heat for this but after all that has happened I think it's time for a lot of teams to take a second look at FCS. There's only a handful of programs that can compete with strong P5 teams on a regular basis and most of those programs are in the AAC or MWC.

If CUSA, MAC, and the Sun Belt moved to FCS it seriously would not be the end of the world. It would actually make FCS interesting again to see teams like Georgia Southern and Marshall go at it for the national championship.

Just my opinion but right now all the SBC, CUSA, and MAC are doing is being cannon fodder and getting sent to low level bowl games. It was fun in the early 2000s because the conferences were a whole lot more balanced with the opportunity to move up.

I think that is glass half empty. With the playoff, system there is reason to be optimistic. There was an opportunity for a split to occur... it didn't. The playoff system will expand when everyone sees the advantages and the hype. I foresee a time when all conference champions get an invite to the playoffs. The hype and $$$ generated would make an easy leap to 10 or even 16 teams. It would be good for all of FBS to the playoffs to evolve that way.

I couldn't agree more. It would help make the recruiting field a little more level - even if so slightly. When a player knows that he could still have a chance to actually win a National Championship at an App State, he might decide to take that offer to start versus playing 2nd/3rd string and having to fit for a role at a VT or other AQ program. If he has NFL aspirations, he might get a chance to showcase his skills more and still have a shot to display them on the largest of FBS stages if he helps his team make those playoffs.

It is what is best for college football and the student athlete.

We'll see what happens with the athletes being considered employees. There could be a lot of reclassifications of schools if the ruling is still upheld.