[jcmanson]

I will withhold my feelings on PH's raging sarcasm and simply state that I hope that if we are in this conference for at least the foreseeable future that we see a little infusion of new blood from folks like Stetson and Mercer and even West Georgia (who apparently is looking into moving up to D1) and even North Alabama

Yep looking forward to having Stetson, Mercer, West Georgia and North Alabama join

[4everfsu]

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story ... k-progress

[BJWilliams]

As much as Im sure we would like another established FCS school (maybe from the MEAC) to join, beggars certainly cannot be choosers. In our desire to hold out for them, if there is someone who wants to join, with the state the football side is in, we need at least someone to fill in. Now once we are gone, then the Big South could crash and burn in football for all I care, but for right now, we need to get whoever we can get (and a new commish too)

[jlread]

Hold Up! We shouldn't be worried if another one leaves in the next year we should be glad right? If were forced to join another conference due to circumstances out of our control wouuldnt our 5million or whatever it is fee to leave be waived?

[jcmanson]

There definitely is NOT a $5MM fee to leave the BSC. They are in the process of raising the CAA exit fee to $1MM.

[jlread]

True, I just looked at jerry Jr's comments its a nominal 6figure amount.

[jlread]

http://annistonstar.com/bookmark/197547 ... both-sides


Haha someone roasted Liberty, JSU, JMU ETC ETC. Was joining the WAC on wikapedia yesterday and caused this reaction.

[Blessed1]

Apparently the WAC-Big Sky Olympic-sports alliance is back in play...

Brian Murphy: Vandals need a conference decision soon

By BRIAN MURPHY

The time for action — and deliberation — is running out for Spear and the Vandals. “By Sept. 1, we better have something figured out,” Spear said Saturday.

It could be even sooner.

Idaho has not yet asked the NCAA for a scheduling waiver, but it did talk to the governing body about maintaining FBS status even if the program didn’t compete as a true FBS independent, presumably playing a mix of FBS and Football Championship Subdivision teams.

Idaho is seeking home-and-home contracts with potential opponents, meaning independence is likely a two-year commitment. The Vandals believe conference realignment is not over yet — and that future moves could leave space for Idaho in an FBS league.

“If we can hold out a year or two, see how things unfold, possibly they’ll be a place for the University of Idaho at that level,” Nellis said.

As for the Vandals’ other sports teams, Nellis said the WAC has restarted talks with the Big Sky about an alliance that would involve some teams moving from the Big Sky to the WAC for non-football sports. WAC interim commissioner Jeff Hurd said last month that the talks had been shelved. But they are now back on.

“If the Big Sky-WAC alliance works, that’s a very good solution for all of our Olympic sports,” Nellis said.

Spear has been part of the alliance discussions. Maintaining each league’s conference identity is part of the conversation, he said.

“We’re really interested in playing a regional schedule,” Spear said. “It’s huge for fans. It’s huge for travel reasons.”

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/08/1 ... ision.html

[jlread]

Big day might still be tomorrow! ! ! LU joins the WAC....LOL im still 89% on this LU WAC FBS THING.......WAC EAST OR JUST the WAC'ish mess........ WE will still join if possible.

[Purple Haize]

Probably not.

You don't know that. I heard that the Big South is changing its name to the WAC-E. so there!

[jlread]

Probably not.

You don't know that. I heard that the Big South is changing its name to the WAC-E. so there!

HAHA I saw it On Wackapedia "BIG SOUTH/WAC" LOL

[jlread]

I retract the earlier statement. I went back and watched the Hurd WAC VIDEO he for some reason picks Aug. 15th or 18th and or the 30th as dates for possible announcements.

[jbock13]

Don't get exciting. Nothing is going to happen.

[ATrain]

I retract the earlier statement. I went back and watched the Hurd WAC VIDEO he for some reason picks Aug. 15th or 18th and or the 30th as dates for possible announcements.

This reminds me of that guy last year who predicted the end of the world back in May. Any relation? Or are you him?

[jlread]

Haha no relation! But I will agree with it being the END...it may be the end of the big south football if we did go to the WAC, and if we stay at thiis point it may as well be the end..LOL

[Sly Fox]

It looks like the WAC is taking another hit ...

Missouri Valley close to adding Dallas Baptist as baseball-only member

By Jonathan Lintner
Posted August 13, 2012 at 7:28 p.m.

University of Evansville athletic director John Stanley confirmed Monday that Missouri Valley Conference coaches and athletic directors support adding burgeoning baseball powerhouse Dallas Baptist University to the league as a baseball-only member.

The Missouri Valley's member presidents will vote on the move in the coming weeks and, if approved, welcome Dallas Baptist as member on July 1, 2013.

Click Here for Full Story

[LUaddict]

This is coming from SeattleUHoops twitter, now when there is smoke...
And don't knock it since we have been hearing this humor from the annistonstar article about JSU's coach talking about WAC-E. This is gaining more legs.

Hot rumor is that Jacksonville St., Liberty, Delaware, JMU, App. St. and GA Southern could join the WAC in 2014. Keywords: could, rumor.

[Blessed1]

Can they invite Liberty, Jacksonville St. and Lamar for 2013 and 3 more for 2014? If they could do this, they would at least have the minimum 7 all-sport members for 2013 counting Idaho, NM St., Denver and Seattle. I don't understand why the WAC cannot take under 6 FCS schools for 2013.

[jlread]

Booooom ...its going to happen small wager anyone?LOL

[jbock13]

The fact that JMU is mentioned gives the article no credibility.

I guess you guys can have all your fun believing unnamed sources and rumors...

[Purple Haize]

The fact that JMU is mentioned gives the article no credibility.

I guess you guys can have all your fun believing unnamed sources and rumors...

Not only are you a blowhard, you have no vision! You my friend are no Louden Swain...

[jlread]

Im going to buy my WAC shirt now LOL and if it doesn't happen then Ill turn the "W" upside down and hope for the best! LOL

[ballah09]

The fact that JMU is mentioned gives the article no credibility.

I guess you guys can have all your fun believing unnamed sources and rumors...

Really? JMU name is coming up more even reported by a couple reporters at WAC meetings. They have new pro FBS president.

[jbock13]

heh. Yep it's all those liberals!

Now back to serious conversation.

[NotAJerry]

JMU will struggle to be ready by 2014, but they are definitely moving toward FBS as quickly as they can. Their AD, Jeff Bourne, said that a move to FBS was "likely" in 18-24 months and that was last September. JMU already has its stadium up to FBS standards and its attendance meets FBS minimums.

Just because a couple people here think they know more than they do, that doesn't change the facts of what certain schools are trying to do.