(06-22-2019 01:04 PM)doss2 Wrote: I hate FB or BB only additions, seems small time.
That said Army FB only would be OK if a way to deal with the big money Army Navy after Conference Champ game can be resiolved.
Candidates remember TV market size matters:
MAC - Toledo then Buffalo then NIU Yes Buffalo is a Pro City but so is Cincy.
CUSA - UAB CHARLOTTE ODU USM Please no more TX schools
MW - BSU CSU AF
We lost an East Conference School so I want an eastern team. If not eastern who would move? Navy would fight. Tulane? Nice trip, bad team.
Cancel all UConn FB games ASAP.
If UC were to advocate for a replacement, I wonder who it would be?
Frankly, I like Toledo...they have been operating at a high level for a long time, at least in Football. They have had a series of successful coaches and the Glass Bowl is at least a nostalgic facility to play in. The trouble would be that would introduce a competitor to UC in recruiting...but I think it would also enhance UC recruiting by opening a part of the State that UC doesn't always get into. And it would create an instant rival for UC and the Conference. (That being said, I can't see the AAC going for Toledo.)
I can't see Army being willing or able, but I could see UC wanting them. (Despite the fact that UC always struggled with Army in the old CUSA...)
Buffalo? I'm not sure about this...UB would be well outside our "travel radius" for a natural fit.
I'm sure someone here will advocate Ohio. While I'd like to play the Bobcats, they really are a much better fit in the MAC.
Marshall would be regional...and not a terrible fit, but they really are more in the mold of a "poor, southern school." As a West Virginian, it'd be cool to see the Bearcats play in Huntington (I'm going to the game this fall...) but I don't think Marshall is a terribly good fit for this conference. Better than some (UMass...) I guess.
Again, the trouble is that the Conference is not terribly interested in helping UC. I don't think they will try and shore up our situation. I think they will look elsewhere.