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Post by captaggie on Jan 15, 2022 12:11:08 GMT -5
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Post by bluehaze on Jan 15, 2022 12:12:28 GMT -5
We need to hear from the Big South Commissioner
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jan 15, 2022 12:13:10 GMT -5
If this happens, the move to the Big South Conference would have to be viewed as a bad decision.
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Post by aggie2039 on Jan 15, 2022 12:15:27 GMT -5
If this happens, the move to the Big South Conference would have to be viewed as a bad decision. Why? The goal of the move was to save money and give students time back. Additionally, provide less time between spring conf championships and NCAA championships. While being eligible to win a FCS championship Objectively speaking the move is successful The move has accomplished all objectives… |
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Post by Aggie One on Jan 15, 2022 12:31:04 GMT -5
NCCU won't consider a move until they find a new AD. I think what you may see is a move where schools in various conferences begin moving their football programs instead of their entire sports programs to meet whatever goals they may have individually for football. It's still a bit early to really speculate who will do what until some or all the schools in question officially declare their intentions.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2022 12:33:27 GMT -5
If this happens, the move to the Big South Conference would have to be viewed as a bad decision. Who knew back in Fall 2019 when the decision was made that Oklahoma and Texas + the pandemic would lead to this. You can’t blame them for factors they can’t control |
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Post by aggie2039 on Jan 15, 2022 12:33:35 GMT -5
NCCU won't consider a move until they find a new AD. I think what you may see is schools in various conferences moving their football programs instead of all of their sports to meet whatever goals they may have individually. It's still a bit early to really speculate who will do what until some or all the schools in question officially declare their intentions. I agree, the BS is perfect for all sports except football. Football playing in a different conference whether it’s the MEAC/ASUN/SWAC or conf USA is a good move. |
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Post by aggie2039 on Jan 15, 2022 12:35:07 GMT -5
If this happens, the move to the Big South Conference would have to be viewed as a bad decision. Who knew back in Fall 2019 when the decision was made that Oklahoma and Texas + the pandemic would lead to this. You can’t blame them for factors they can’t control I think we made the best decision, we focused on travel and time savings like all other schools are focused on now. The pandemic forced others to start thinking like us |
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Post by aggie2008 on Jan 15, 2022 13:14:29 GMT -5
I think many aren’t pleased that A&T no longer have a post season in football. Realistically, there’s 1% chance of going to or winning the FCS championship, there’s at least a 14% (1/7 teams) chance of winning the MEAC and going to the CB. Plus the CB is honestly the ultimate HBCU experience, and that’s what put A&T more on the map. A&T always seems to mess up a good run…
I already know which posters I’ll catch heat from on this point of view..
But this needed to be said..
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Post by aggie2039 on Jan 15, 2022 13:23:07 GMT -5
I think many aren’t pleased that A&T no longer have a post season in football. Realistically, there’s 1% chance of going to or winning the FCS championship, there’s at least a 14% (1/7 teams) chance of winning the MEAC and going to the CB. Plus the CB is honestly the ultimate HBCU experience, and that’s what put A&T more on the map. A&T always seems to mess up a good run… I already know which posters I’ll catch heat from on this point of view.. But this needed to be said.. No faith in A&T athletics haha We can get to the FCS national championship game, we have to make it a goal |
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Post by moaggies5 on Jan 15, 2022 13:26:14 GMT -5
Even at the conclusion of this athletic year, it would be premature to conclude that the move to the BS was good or bad. The stated reasons for the move are documented but I'm of the mindset that there were and are larger reasons at play.
Do we think that perhaps forming partnerships with other institutions may help us in other areas? Our Chancellor is on record about R1 status, real estate investment/development, and the role that athletics can play in helping us achieve stated goals. And, then there's the criticism of MEAC business and leadership that surely gave us additional reasons to explore.
I think what I'm trying to say is the business of college athletics and realignment is not new and continues to be a challenge to navigate. So, let's allow things to play out and understand that successful athletics is a conduit to other more substantive things.
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Post by A&T AGGIE 96 on Jan 15, 2022 14:00:49 GMT -5
I think many aren’t pleased that A&T no longer have a post season in football. Realistically, there’s 1% chance of going to or winning the FCS championship, there’s at least a 14% (1/7 teams) chance of winning the MEAC and going to the CB. Plus the CB is honestly the ultimate HBCU experience, and that’s what put A&T more on the map. A&T always seems to mess up a good run… I already know which posters I’ll catch heat from on this point of view.. But this needed to be said.. All I can say at this point is at least we have options. I've always been lukewarm to the move to the BSC for a lot of reasons, but was willing to give it a try to cut our expenses which were way too high in the MEAC we left. Then the southern most school moved to the SWAC. Now be honest...how many of you believe we would have left the MEAC with it's current footprint. An argument can be made for making the FCS playoffs, but that is undermined by the fact that our Alumni, students, fans, and (hell) most college football fans don't give a damn about the FCS playoffs. We will just have to see how this thing plays out, but I like our positioning. We have the standing and program positioning that will allow for a soft landing. |
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Post by A&T AGGIE 96 on Jan 15, 2022 14:03:34 GMT -5
If this happens, the move to the Big South Conference would have to be viewed as a bad decision. I have to agree with this...how can it be viewed any differently. If you leave a conference you helped start after 50 years and join one that could be on life support after one year is not a good look. I'm sure we will be fine, but IJS. |
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Post by A&T AGGIE 96 on Jan 15, 2022 14:09:41 GMT -5
If this happens, the move to the Big South Conference would have to be viewed as a bad decision. Who knew back in Fall 2019 when the decision was made that Oklahoma and Texas + the pandemic would lead to this. You can’t blame them for factors they can’t control Yes you can, that's how leadership works...the buck stops on your desk. That's just the way it is...and if we left the MEAC after helping establish the conference ...and after 50 years join a new league where we have no ties, then that league crumbles in less than one year nobody is gonna remember the logic you used to leave in the first place. Folks just gonna ask why ? I'm sure everything will work out, but I for one want to see us in a more stable situation. |
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Post by The Professor on Jan 15, 2022 14:12:04 GMT -5
This is about to be interesting, rumors of Elon, W&M, UNCW and Richmond to the SoCon. Everything is moving right now. That's why I like our position. Just sit and watch the chess pieces move |
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