It's very disappointing and also ironic that we have been enthusiastically talking about a regional FBS conference that we could be a part of, from some type of CUSA/Sun Belt breakaway/merger (which could still be a possibility)---when the reality is that we are more likely facing some type of reconstructed regional CAA
The hand writing was on the wall.
The Mettlen article with the, "the Dukes are fine either way" quote.
https://www.dnronline.com/sports/college...11d63.html
Then the MM article touting the wonders of an old CAA bus league. (Ghost written, imo)
https://www.richmond.com/sports/former-j...ba78a.html
Then the Elon AD talking about cost saving measures in regards to scheduling
https://www.thetimesnews.com/sports/2020...sideration
Then the CAA comes out with the EFM
https://caasports.com/news/2020/5/29/gen...20-21.aspx
I wonder who are the other CAA schools that are in the same boat as Elon?? What other CAA schools are pushing for this regional scheduling model?
I know the statement said this does not effect Football or Basketball---but I would guess that it's only a matter of time before it does. And probably sooner rather than later. Since the CAA is a Richmond headquartered league, I could see them shedding the Northeast teams in all sports football would lose (UNH,UMaine, URI, Albany, Stony Brook) and basketball would lose (Hofstra, Northeastern)
It seems the discussion should shift to some type of FCS regional league. The CAA could poach the best teams from the Big South, Southern, Ohio Valley and pick up a team from the crumbling MEAC, etc.
Covid-19 is a permanent game changer. Things will never go back to normal. It's self preservation time now.