It sounds like there is really a lot of issues going on over at CUSA. While I would enjoy playing any or all of the teams mentioned, it would be the biggest college sports shake up since the Big East collapse.
The question is would TxSt want to move to CUSA w west?
That's the only way I see it working.

But IF the 2 non football schools leave TxSt joins the CUSA, and SBC adds USM, Marshall, and UAB it would huge.

I don’t remember what conference payout was for CUSA, but I could easily see the numbers working better for a few teams to put their oly sports in a better regional non-football conference and going indy for football. It’s expensive to move your 15 other sports across the country for games. If ODU can bus 12 times a year versus getting on an airplane 8 times, those savings quickly eat into whatever monies CUSA is sharing.

(01-31-2021 07:00 PM)HTOWN_HERD Wrote:  The rumor is that Charlotte and ODU are heading to the A10 in basketball and football will go independent with a scheduling alliance with the other independents. That sounds pretty far fetched to me. However, the next rumor would make sense if the scenario ever was to play out.

The next rumor I am most interested in is that the SBC’s 2 basketball only schools are going to leave for the Southland conference. Once that happens the Sun Belt will look to add 2 of the 4 from Marshall, Southern Miss, Charlotte, and ODU for all sports membership. Again all completely unfounded rumors, but is something to talk about in the off season. Obviously, you all know by now that I’d love to be on board with the Belt, so I always enjoy when rumors pop up.

That's the first I've heard of either of these, and both rumors are very intriguing. It makes plenty of sense for UNCC and ODU to look at the A-10 as the 49ers are a former member, and many of ODU's old rivals are now in that league. I don't see either of them dropping back to FCS for football though as they have invested too heavily to have that black eye.

If a good opportunity arises to take a combination or all of Marshall, UAB, and USM then we should jump on it. All three would make the SBC stronger, and would be fit culturally with the other members, especially USM and Marshall which are football first. The biggest knock against the SBC has been depth of good football teams. A move like this would address that issue.

I just wanted to share one more quick thought. Imo, the college football playoff will get expanded to 8 teams at some point and I believe that they will reserve 1 spot for the G5. Or it will at least make it to where a really good G5 team has a legitimate shot at getting in. Which brings me to my next thought. The Sun Belt certainly doesn’t HAVE to have Marshall, Southern Miss, and UAB. However, I am afraid that CUSA, SBC, and MAC may never be able to land a team in the access due to the misconception of how “weak” our conferences are.

The SBC made great strides in that this year, and I hope it continues for you all but you just never know with coaching changes and things. I just think it would wise for schools like Marshall to join the Sun Belt and try to join as many G5 powers as possible. If the “best of the rest” of us don’t join together now, I am afraid we will ALWAYS be watching the coveted G5 spot go to the AAC. [/b]

I’ll end on this. As Marshall fans we are well aware that we haven’t exactly held up our end of the deal in CUSA. 1 championship in 11 years isn’t going to cut it, so I am arrogant enough to believe that just because the Belt would add us that ESPN would just throw more money out there for a media contract. I do however believe that if we got this coaching hire right that we can be a massive lift to any G5 conference, and feel the same about Southern Miss. Could the addition of both of us at full strength be enough to lift the SBC on the same level as the AAC perception wise? I don’t know, but believe it’s at least worth a look for all parties involved.

ESPN is perception. If you are on ESPN you have instant value and perception goes up, if you aren’t on ESPN, people forget you exist and obviously your product is less. It has happened with various conferences as well as some pro leagues. Just look at how big the NHL got while on ESPN, they went off to NBC and has essentially disappeared from the collective consciousness of the American people.

If ESPN sees value in destroying CUSA, as well as adding WV, Mississippi and the college football capital of Birmingham, then the SBC will add those schools, make more money and essentially kill off what is left of any value of CUSA.

In this scenario, no way TxSt chooses to leave, so we would need another to go to 14. That is if ULM is still kicking at that point. UTSA would probably get that 14th spot, add San Antonio into the market value.

CUSA goes extinct and the WAC moves up to take their place in the G5 world.

Not fact just listening to banner around JSU, the ASUN and WAC moves are getting ready for the "big shake up" coming. If it happens, who knows, but JSU folks seem to believe one is coming in the next few years. No mention of which league, who or anything other than expect some changes.

(02-01-2021 12:03 AM)herdfan129 Wrote:  I'll never forget going to #6 Kansas State in circa 2003 and beating them. The following week we went to Troy. I could be wrong, but I believe at the time we were the first known FBS team and first ranked team to come to your place. That place was rocking and you all whipped our butts.

Kansas State went on to win the Big 12 that year, and I'm pretty sure they won their BCS bowl too.

That is correct. Marshall back then had a very well-known reputation. Troy had just finished expanding their stadium to 30,000. So there was a lot of hype, especially after you guys had just beaten #6 Kansas State.

We had 26,000 for that game against Marshall, which was an attendance record for Troy until #17 Missouri came in the next season.

Troy fans like playing Marshall. Most of the match-ups have been important/competitive games dating back to the 1AA days.

(02-01-2021 09:52 AM)Usajags Wrote:  ESPN is perception. If you are on ESPN you have instant value and perception goes up, if you aren’t on ESPN, people forget you exist and obviously your product is less. It has happened with various conferences as well as some pro leagues. Just look at how big the NHL got while on ESPN, they went off to NBC and has essentially disappeared from the collective consciousness of the American people.

If ESPN sees value in destroying CUSA, as well as adding WV, Mississippi and the college football capital of Birmingham, then the SBC will add those schools, make more money and essentially kill off what is left of any value of CUSA.

In this scenario, no way TxSt chooses to leave, so we would need another to go to 14. That is if ULM is still kicking at that point. UTSA would probably get that 14th spot, add San Antonio into the market value.

CUSA goes extinct and the WAC moves up to take their place in the G5 world.

That would be quite the power move.

I wouldn't expect a big bump from ESPN though, they are spending all of their time figuring out how to give the SEC more money.

(01-31-2021 09:48 PM)THUNDERStruck73 Wrote:  

(01-31-2021 04:30 PM)Usajags Wrote:  Is there rumor to the idea of ODU and UNCC leaving CUSA??? Or is that just Marshall fan speculation???

Jags,

If i post something, it’s because I have information that has been published. If I have an opinion I will let it be known it is just that. I am not the DavidSt of the CUSA board.

And I know you weren’t impugning my comments. I just want to make
it clear that I don’t want to muck up the conversation.

But I am friends with the President of the Big Green among others. I have no inside knowledge of the financials of Marshall but I have a pretty nice finger on the pulse.

I think an earthquake is coming.. not so much for the Belt at all, but for CUSA. I think it would benefit the belt to listen if Marshall UAB and USM approached. If a deal is struck, then fantastic. If not, we will survive...
I think the three of us can do fine. But not in an ideal situation that would benefit all parties.

Only if the Sun Belt continues on the current path but the earthquake would most certainly impact the Sun Belt. While the SB creates more stink for CUSA by succeeding the conversations that are likely ongoing will win over some dragging us into the mess. Mark it down!

(01-31-2021 07:00 PM)HTOWN_HERD Wrote:  The rumor is that Charlotte and ODU are heading to the A10 in basketball and football will go independent with a scheduling alliance with the other independents. That sounds pretty far fetched to me. However, the next rumor would make sense if the scenario ever was to play out.

The next rumor I am most interested in is that the SBC’s 2 basketball only schools are going to leave for the Southland conference. Once that happens the Sun Belt will look to add 2 of the 4 from Marshall, Southern Miss, Charlotte, and ODU for all sports membership. Again all completely unfounded rumors, but is something to talk about in the off season. Obviously, you all know by now that I’d love to be on board with the Belt, so I always enjoy when rumors pop up.

The more schools that go FBS independent the less far fetched it become. All of a sudden you have far more opportunities to schedule in football as an independent as that number climbs. Not to mention the ability to schedule multiple P5s.

On the Atlantic 10 side there are enough NC, VA and East Coast quality MBB programs to make it worth it. If you're ODU, VCU or George Washington is a better home draw than MTSU or FIU.

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(02-01-2021 10:54 AM)panama Wrote:  

(01-31-2021 07:00 PM)HTOWN_HERD Wrote:  The rumor is that Charlotte and ODU are heading to the A10 in basketball and football will go independent with a scheduling alliance with the other independents. That sounds pretty far fetched to me. However, the next rumor would make sense if the scenario ever was to play out.

The next rumor I am most interested in is that the SBC’s 2 basketball only schools are going to leave for the Southland conference. Once that happens the Sun Belt will look to add 2 of the 4 from Marshall, Southern Miss, Charlotte, and ODU for all sports membership. Again all completely unfounded rumors, but is something to talk about in the off season. Obviously, you all know by now that I’d love to be on board with the Belt, so I always enjoy when rumors pop up.

The more schools that go FBS independent the less far fetched it become. All of a sudden you have far more opportunities to schedule in football as an independent as that number climbs. Not to mention the ability to schedule multiple P5s.

On the Atlantic 10 side there are enough NC, VA and East Coast quality MBB programs to make it worth it. If you're ODU, VCU or George Washington is a better home draw than MTSU or FIU.

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Without a doubt. Not crazy about the idea of independence but if we could play Liberty and Charlotte every year, we already have long-term contracts with ECU and VT and the regional ACC teams have been willing to play us then we should be able to piece together schedules that our fans are interested in. UMASS & UCONN don't move the needle a lot but are fine and will ease the burden of filling out the schedule through October & November along with perhaps Army. Basketball side is a no-brainer between regional rivals, reduced travel and a step up in competition and profile. I think some schools would need to leave for it to happen though, not sure that the A10 would expand to 16 to add us.

(02-01-2021 11:13 AM)mturn017 Wrote:  

(02-01-2021 10:54 AM)panama Wrote:  

(01-31-2021 07:00 PM)HTOWN_HERD Wrote:  The rumor is that Charlotte and ODU are heading to the A10 in basketball and football will go independent with a scheduling alliance with the other independents. That sounds pretty far fetched to me. However, the next rumor would make sense if the scenario ever was to play out.

The next rumor I am most interested in is that the SBC’s 2 basketball only schools are going to leave for the Southland conference. Once that happens the Sun Belt will look to add 2 of the 4 from Marshall, Southern Miss, Charlotte, and ODU for all sports membership. Again all completely unfounded rumors, but is something to talk about in the off season. Obviously, you all know by now that I’d love to be on board with the Belt, so I always enjoy when rumors pop up.

The more schools that go FBS independent the less far fetched it become. All of a sudden you have far more opportunities to schedule in football as an independent as that number climbs. Not to mention the ability to schedule multiple P5s.

On the Atlantic 10 side there are enough NC, VA and East Coast quality MBB programs to make it worth it. If you're ODU, VCU or George Washington is a better home draw than MTSU or FIU.

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Without a doubt. Not crazy about the idea of independence but if we could play Liberty and Charlotte every year, we already have long-term contracts with ECU and VT and the regional ACC teams have been willing to play us then we should be able to piece together schedules that our fans are interested in. UMASS & UCONN don't move the needle a lot but are fine and will ease the burden of filling out the schedule through October & November along with perhaps Army. Basketball side is a no-brainer between regional rivals, reduced travel and a step up in competition and profile. I think some schools would need to leave for it to happen though, not sure that the A10 would expand to 16 to add us.

I think you could add APP as a non conference opponent, I think APP would love to play ODU and Marshall on a consistent basis. As far as Marshall joining the conference as a football only school, it would depend on where your school is located, the East teams, especially APP would be willing to atleast entertain the idea, but the West schools probably would be against it, it all about the travel cost.

(02-01-2021 09:52 AM)Usajags Wrote:  ESPN is perception. If you are on ESPN you have instant value and perception goes up, if you aren’t on ESPN, people forget you exist and obviously your product is less. It has happened with various conferences as well as some pro leagues. Just look at how big the NHL got while on ESPN, they went off to NBC and has essentially disappeared from the collective consciousness of the American people.

If ESPN sees value in destroying CUSA, as well as adding WV, Mississippi and the college football capital of Birmingham, then the SBC will add those schools, make more money and essentially kill off what is left of any value of CUSA.

In this scenario, no way TxSt chooses to leave, so we would need another to go to 14. That is if ULM is still kicking at that point. UTSA would probably get that 14th spot, add San Antonio into the market value.

CUSA goes extinct and the WAC moves up to take their place in the G5 world.

Luckily I think more people want Texas State than not. I also don't seem ULM crashing out of FBS, or the Sun Belt.

Our options include:

A) stay at 10/12 like we are now.
B) go to 12 full members who sponsor football
C) go to 12/14 keeping UTA & LR
D) go to 14 full members
E) go to 14/16 (YIKES!)


West: UTSA, Texas State, ULM, Louisiana, Arkansas State, Southern Miss, South Alabama

East: Troy, UAB, Ga St, Ga So, Coastal, App State, Marshall

South/Troy & UAB/USM could be protected rivalries.

If ESPN offers say 800k-1mil for this then why not.

(02-01-2021 11:13 AM)mturn017 Wrote:  

(02-01-2021 10:54 AM)panama Wrote:  

(01-31-2021 07:00 PM)HTOWN_HERD Wrote:  The rumor is that Charlotte and ODU are heading to the A10 in basketball and football will go independent with a scheduling alliance with the other independents. That sounds pretty far fetched to me. However, the next rumor would make sense if the scenario ever was to play out.

The next rumor I am most interested in is that the SBC’s 2 basketball only schools are going to leave for the Southland conference. Once that happens the Sun Belt will look to add 2 of the 4 from Marshall, Southern Miss, Charlotte, and ODU for all sports membership. Again all completely unfounded rumors, but is something to talk about in the off season. Obviously, you all know by now that I’d love to be on board with the Belt, so I always enjoy when rumors pop up.

The more schools that go FBS independent the less far fetched it become. All of a sudden you have far more opportunities to schedule in football as an independent as that number climbs. Not to mention the ability to schedule multiple P5s.

On the Atlantic 10 side there are enough NC, VA and East Coast quality MBB programs to make it worth it. If you're ODU, VCU or George Washington is a better home draw than MTSU or FIU.

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Without a doubt. Not crazy about the idea of independence but if we could play Liberty and Charlotte every year, we already have long-term contracts with ECU and VT and the regional ACC teams have been willing to play us then we should be able to piece together schedules that our fans are interested in. UMASS & UCONN don't move the needle a lot but are fine and will ease the burden of filling out the schedule through October & November along with perhaps Army. Basketball side is a no-brainer between regional rivals, reduced travel and a step up in competition and profile. I think some schools would need to leave for it to happen though, not sure that the A10 would expand to 16 to add us.

This is what many do not understand about UCONN going independent and Big East. They were looking at the fact that the fan base could care less about playing Tulsa or Tulane. Those are not the school's alumni that UConn fans see at work every day. Better to play Big East schools in basketball and Syracuse and UMass and Army in football.

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(02-01-2021 11:13 AM)mturn017 Wrote:  

(02-01-2021 10:54 AM)panama Wrote:  

(01-31-2021 07:00 PM)HTOWN_HERD Wrote:  The rumor is that Charlotte and ODU are heading to the A10 in basketball and football will go independent with a scheduling alliance with the other independents. That sounds pretty far fetched to me. However, the next rumor would make sense if the scenario ever was to play out.

The next rumor I am most interested in is that the SBC’s 2 basketball only schools are going to leave for the Southland conference. Once that happens the Sun Belt will look to add 2 of the 4 from Marshall, Southern Miss, Charlotte, and ODU for all sports membership. Again all completely unfounded rumors, but is something to talk about in the off season. Obviously, you all know by now that I’d love to be on board with the Belt, so I always enjoy when rumors pop up.

The more schools that go FBS independent the less far fetched it become. All of a sudden you have far more opportunities to schedule in football as an independent as that number climbs. Not to mention the ability to schedule multiple P5s.

On the Atlantic 10 side there are enough NC, VA and East Coast quality MBB programs to make it worth it. If you're ODU, VCU or George Washington is a better home draw than MTSU or FIU.

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Without a doubt. Not crazy about the idea of independence but if we could play Liberty and Charlotte every year, we already have long-term contracts with ECU and VT and the regional ACC teams have been willing to play us then we should be able to piece together schedules that our fans are interested in. UMASS & UCONN don't move the needle a lot but are fine and will ease the burden of filling out the schedule through October & November along with perhaps Army. Basketball side is a no-brainer between regional rivals, reduced travel and a step up in competition and profile. I think some schools would need to leave for it to happen though, not sure that the A10 would expand to 16 to add us.

What's the chances ODU and Charlotte leave CUSA to go Independent? How strong are the rumors?

(01-30-2021 08:55 PM)Usajags Wrote:  I could actually see FBS football teams, all over, creating football only conferences, like the MVFC. Especially if there is a split of FBS football from the NCAA. That way, for schools like Alabama, they could be in a football conference without Vandy, but they would still be in the SEC for all other sports.

FB-only conferences aren't permitted in FBS. You have to be a full conference with 8 core members, which requires the school to play FB and their Olympic sports in the conference. Obviously if there's a split from the NCAA, as you mention, then that goes out the door entirely and becomes the Wild West.

But this is what would prevent the Eastern independents plus Charlotte & Old Dominion from banding together in a conference. You'd need to find 8 full members. UConn obviously isn't leaving the Big East, so they don't count. And I'm skeptical UMass would leave the A-10. So you'd need Liberty, ODU, Charlotte, and then 5 more schools to join the conference for all-sports.

(02-01-2021 12:00 PM)CardinalBlackTrojan Wrote:  

(02-01-2021 11:13 AM)mturn017 Wrote:  

(02-01-2021 10:54 AM)panama Wrote:  

(01-31-2021 07:00 PM)HTOWN_HERD Wrote:  The rumor is that Charlotte and ODU are heading to the A10 in basketball and football will go independent with a scheduling alliance with the other independents. That sounds pretty far fetched to me. However, the next rumor would make sense if the scenario ever was to play out.

The next rumor I am most interested in is that the SBC’s 2 basketball only schools are going to leave for the Southland conference. Once that happens the Sun Belt will look to add 2 of the 4 from Marshall, Southern Miss, Charlotte, and ODU for all sports membership. Again all completely unfounded rumors, but is something to talk about in the off season. Obviously, you all know by now that I’d love to be on board with the Belt, so I always enjoy when rumors pop up.

The more schools that go FBS independent the less far fetched it become. All of a sudden you have far more opportunities to schedule in football as an independent as that number climbs. Not to mention the ability to schedule multiple P5s.

On the Atlantic 10 side there are enough NC, VA and East Coast quality MBB programs to make it worth it. If you're ODU, VCU or George Washington is a better home draw than MTSU or FIU.

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Without a doubt. Not crazy about the idea of independence but if we could play Liberty and Charlotte every year, we already have long-term contracts with ECU and VT and the regional ACC teams have been willing to play us then we should be able to piece together schedules that our fans are interested in. UMASS & UCONN don't move the needle a lot but are fine and will ease the burden of filling out the schedule through October & November along with perhaps Army. Basketball side is a no-brainer between regional rivals, reduced travel and a step up in competition and profile. I think some schools would need to leave for it to happen though, not sure that the A10 would expand to 16 to add us.

What's the chances ODU and Charlotte leave CUSA to go Independent? How strong are the rumors?

Well, it seems that at least some ODU, VCU and Charlotte fans all heard the same rumor supposedly coming from people who should know. I think it's somewhat safe to say there's been discussions but it's far from a done deal. This is my completely unconnected impression based on what I've read. For some reason the rumor goes that it would be for the 23-24 season. Don't know if that's to give time to work on indy schedules or if it's due to some defections in the A10 being expected and we would be the replacement. They're already sitting at 14 members. Bottom line is I have no idea, it's strictly in the online rumor from people with "sources" stage. I think we would go though. Can't speak for Charlotte.

(02-01-2021 12:13 PM)CitrusUCF Wrote:  

(01-30-2021 08:55 PM)Usajags Wrote:  I could actually see FBS football teams, all over, creating football only conferences, like the MVFC. Especially if there is a split of FBS football from the NCAA. That way, for schools like Alabama, they could be in a football conference without Vandy, but they would still be in the SEC for all other sports.

FB-only conferences aren't permitted in FBS. You have to be a full conference with 8 core members, which requires the school to play FB and their Olympic sports in the conference. Obviously if there's a split from the NCAA, as you mention, then that goes out the door entirely and becomes the Wild West.

But this is what would prevent the Eastern independents plus Charlotte & Old Dominion from banding together in a conference. You'd need to find 8 full members. UConn obviously isn't leaving the Big East, so they don't count. And I'm skeptical UMass would leave the A-10. So you'd need Liberty, ODU, Charlotte, and then 5 more schools to join the conference for all-sports.

And then wait 7 years for an autobid.

(02-01-2021 12:19 PM)mturn017 Wrote:  

(02-01-2021 12:00 PM)CardinalBlackTrojan Wrote:  

(02-01-2021 11:13 AM)mturn017 Wrote:  

(02-01-2021 10:54 AM)panama Wrote:  

(01-31-2021 07:00 PM)HTOWN_HERD Wrote:  The rumor is that Charlotte and ODU are heading to the A10 in basketball and football will go independent with a scheduling alliance with the other independents. That sounds pretty far fetched to me. However, the next rumor would make sense if the scenario ever was to play out.

The next rumor I am most interested in is that the SBC’s 2 basketball only schools are going to leave for the Southland conference. Once that happens the Sun Belt will look to add 2 of the 4 from Marshall, Southern Miss, Charlotte, and ODU for all sports membership. Again all completely unfounded rumors, but is something to talk about in the off season. Obviously, you all know by now that I’d love to be on board with the Belt, so I always enjoy when rumors pop up.

The more schools that go FBS independent the less far fetched it become. All of a sudden you have far more opportunities to schedule in football as an independent as that number climbs. Not to mention the ability to schedule multiple P5s.

On the Atlantic 10 side there are enough NC, VA and East Coast quality MBB programs to make it worth it. If you're ODU, VCU or George Washington is a better home draw than MTSU or FIU.

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Without a doubt. Not crazy about the idea of independence but if we could play Liberty and Charlotte every year, we already have long-term contracts with ECU and VT and the regional ACC teams have been willing to play us then we should be able to piece together schedules that our fans are interested in. UMASS & UCONN don't move the needle a lot but are fine and will ease the burden of filling out the schedule through October & November along with perhaps Army. Basketball side is a no-brainer between regional rivals, reduced travel and a step up in competition and profile. I think some schools would need to leave for it to happen though, not sure that the A10 would expand to 16 to add us.

What's the chances ODU and Charlotte leave CUSA to go Independent? How strong are the rumors?

Well, it seems that at least some ODU, VCU and Charlotte fans all heard the same rumor supposedly coming from people who should know. I think it's somewhat safe to say there's been discussions but it's far from a done deal. This is my completely unconnected impression based on what I've read. For some reason the rumor goes that it would be for the 23-24 season. Don't know if that's to give time to work on indy schedules or if it's due to some defections in the A10 being expected and we would be the replacement. They're already sitting at 14 members. Bottom line is I have no idea, it's strictly in the online rumor from people with "sources" stage. I think we would go though. Can't speak for Charlotte.

I believe the CUSA TV rights expire after the 2022 season finishes.

(02-01-2021 12:28 PM)Troy_Fan_15 Wrote:  

(02-01-2021 12:19 PM)mturn017 Wrote:  

(02-01-2021 12:00 PM)CardinalBlackTrojan Wrote:  

(02-01-2021 11:13 AM)mturn017 Wrote:  

(02-01-2021 10:54 AM)panama Wrote:  The more schools that go FBS independent the less far fetched it become. All of a sudden you have far more opportunities to schedule in football as an independent as that number climbs. Not to mention the ability to schedule multiple P5s.

On the Atlantic 10 side there are enough NC, VA and East Coast quality MBB programs to make it worth it. If you're ODU, VCU or George Washington is a better home draw than MTSU or FIU.

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Without a doubt. Not crazy about the idea of independence but if we could play Liberty and Charlotte every year, we already have long-term contracts with ECU and VT and the regional ACC teams have been willing to play us then we should be able to piece together schedules that our fans are interested in. UMASS & UCONN don't move the needle a lot but are fine and will ease the burden of filling out the schedule through October & November along with perhaps Army. Basketball side is a no-brainer between regional rivals, reduced travel and a step up in competition and profile. I think some schools would need to leave for it to happen though, not sure that the A10 would expand to 16 to add us.

What's the chances ODU and Charlotte leave CUSA to go Independent? How strong are the rumors?

Well, it seems that at least some ODU, VCU and Charlotte fans all heard the same rumor supposedly coming from people who should know. I think it's somewhat safe to say there's been discussions but it's far from a done deal. This is my completely unconnected impression based on what I've read. For some reason the rumor goes that it would be for the 23-24 season. Don't know if that's to give time to work on indy schedules or if it's due to some defections in the A10 being expected and we would be the replacement. They're already sitting at 14 members. Bottom line is I have no idea, it's strictly in the online rumor from people with "sources" stage. I think we would go though. Can't speak for Charlotte.

I believe the CUSA TV rights expire after the 2022 season finishes.

It runs through 2023. I assume that means basketball season and the Spring of 2023.

If so, I'd expect to hear some news about the next deal soon since that's only 2 more football seasons. If it's another stinker financially without much exposure I'd expect some schools to start looking for an exit plan, but that might just be my wishful thinking.