(04-09-2013 06:39 AM)He1nousOne Wrote:  This is the CUSA we are talking about not a major conference. It matters less about getting into more States because let's face it, the conference is never going to have a conference network that pays out big. What the conference needs are competitive programs. Arkansas State and ULL provide that and they have a proven record in doing so.

So what if both of them have larger schools in their State that draw more fans? Once again, this is CUSA. For that matter so does Missouri State and I bet UL has more of a following in Louisiana than Missouri State does in Missouri.

Ark State and ULL will get you to bowls.

As far as getting to 16....take a look at all the schools involved and slice them into 4 divisions instead of two. Conferences are preparing.

Yes...thank you for some clarity....lower level conferences are VERY concerned with expenses...and their payouts are already fairly small with no way to generate revenue in some cases without having "more balls in the lottery". Thats why 16 can make sense...save everyone travel money...like flying from ODU to UTEP...as well as get the possibility of more NCAA units, more Bowls, more possibility of G5 Bowl. It can also keep other conferences down...in this case the SBC, which can not utilize their revenue against CUSA.