[olldflame]

This writer tries to project the ripple effects of a four-team Big 12 expansion all the way down to the FCS level. In his scenario, Liberty ends up in a 10-team Sun Belt Conference and the Big South folds and the remaining teams are added to the Southern Conference.

Other Virginia schools affected in this scenario are James Madison (to C-USA) and Richmond (to the Sun Belt).

http://www.nunesmagician.com/2016/7/23/ ... bs-and-fcs

While I am far from a fan of the SBC, that scenario would be amazing for us Not only do we get to the FBS, but we arrive to find 2 ready-made rivalries in our conference in Coastal and Richmond, with App St almost sure to become one if it isn't already However, last I heard, Richmond has little interest in moving up, and just a few years ago built a brand new stadium with a capacity of only 8,700 Looks like it should be expandable though, and unlike Coastal, they would have no problem paying for it

I like how he describes this as "the cleanest way it could shake out" when it potentially involves the complete elimination of an entire D1 conference (the one we currently compete in) The BSC would be left with just it's 6 non-football schools, and scrambling to find at least 2 more to maintain credibility 6 teams is just not enough for sports like basketball and baseball Trying to fill out a schedule with so few conference games would be almost as bad as being an independant

[Sly Fox]

Yeah, he starts with a solid assumption including the UTEP transition. But then he appears to show a complete lack of understanding of FCS from that point forward. Non-scholie programs to the CAA? CSU?

You are correct that the Spiders have made it abundanctly clear that they want to stay FCS just like their rivals in Williamsburg. I applaud them for knowing who they are and where they should be.

[TH Spangler]

Three years ago VCU was discussing football. Could they be another UNCC? Jump straight to FBS?

http://www.richmond.com/sports/college/ ... f6878.html

[olldflame]

Taking Richmond out of the equation would eliminate a travel partner for Liberty Whether it strengthened or weakened our position overall with the SBC would depend on who they looked to as an alternative

[olldflame]

Three years ago VCU was discussing football. Could they be another UNCC? Jump straight to FBS?

http://www.richmond.com/sports/college/ ... f6878.html

3 years ago VCU's "discussion" of football was "we need to take care of the sports we have" and the conclusion was that football is many years away if ever I don't see how this changes anything

[thepostman]

My dream would be to join CUSA and build a rivalry with ODU but when liberty athletics is involved only my nightmares come true.

[Purple Haize]

My dream would be to join CUSA and build a rivalry with ODU but when liberty athletics is involved only my nightmares come true.

Big XII with WVU as travel partner

[thepostman]

When it comes to LU sports my dreams are reasonable. Haha

[flamehunter]

If the Donald becomes President and JLFJr in his administration, we will be able to go wherever we want to.

[rmiller1959]

This writer suggests that Baylor should vote against a Houston bid to join the Big 12:

http://www.ourdailybears.com/2016/7/24/ ... big-12-bid

[ballcoach15]

As for ODU, VCU, Richmond, etc., I would not bother me if we never played or have anything to do with those schools. Same for Radford, JMU and Longwood. I simply do not care for them. Only 2 schools in the state I like are Liberty and Virginia Tech.

[Purple Haize]

As for ODU, VCU, Richmond, etc., I would not bother me if we never played or have anything to do with those schools. Same for Radford, JMU and Longwood. I simply do not care for them. Only 2 schools in the state I like are Liberty and Virginia Tech.

That's why you play them. It's called 'rivalry'. You don't play teams you like all the time
Do you think Auburn fans like Alabama fans?
Duke and Carolina?
Red Sox and Yankees?
Marshall and reading?

[Humble_Opinion]

We need a thread of BC's greatest hits. For real - this needs to happen. He's batting about .500 right now in posts that literally make me LOL.

[Humble_Opinion]

A little off topic, but I wonder if Bronco Mendenhall will regret his decision to move from BYU to UVA, if the rumors about BYU joining the BIG 12 are true. He had a pretty strong program there, and likely could have a justified a nice little pay increase with the change in conference.

[flamehunter]

A little off topic, but I wonder if Bronco Mendenhall will regret his decision to move from BYU to UVA, if the rumors about BYU joining the BIG 12 are true. He had a pretty strong program there, and likely could have a justified a nice little pay increase with the change in conference.

Ask him in 3-4 years. My guess will be no.

[jinxy]

If they get in the big 12 it will be a definite yes. It was common knowledge that that was a big reason why he was open to moving. He will probably be sorry for going to Uva either way unless he's the George Welsh of Uva football. There's a whole lot more all grohs and Mike Londons in Uva history rather than Welsh.

[olldflame]

If they get in the big 12 it will be a definite yes. It was common knowledge that that was a big reason why he was open to moving. He will probably be sorry for going to Uva either way unless he's the George Welsh of Uva football. There's a whole lot more all grohs and Mike Londons in Uva history rather than Welsh.

I thought the George Welsh of UVA football was, well, uhhhhh, George Welsh

[Cider Jim]

Marshall and reading?

Funny guy!

[rmiller1959]

Some speculation on JMU's FBS prospects now that the game is once again afoot.

http://m.richmond.com/sports/article_d0 ... l?mode=jqm

[VAGolf]

Some speculation on JMU's FBS prospects now that the game is once again afoot.

http://m.richmond.com/sports/article_d0 ... l?mode=jqm

I just don't see JMU doing anything. This is a case where the athletic department wants to move up but the 75% of the administration has zero desire to leave the CAA. They certainly won't entertain anything from the SunBelt, and probably not the C-USA honestly. The MAC is the only conference that I believe has a legitimate to get JMU.

[BJWilliams]

Ive often wondered if JMU would basically move up as a block to Liberty moving up

[Jonathan Carone]

So basically zero, right?

[Humble_Opinion]

Someone is going to be taken from the FCS ranks you'd think. Who is it going to be? Who is the new school that will leapfrog us and be the most "FBS Ready" in the eyes of the SunBelt?

[rmiller1959]

Someone is going to be taken from the FCS ranks you'd think. Who is it going to be? Who is the new school that will leapfrog us and be the most "FBS Ready" in the eyes of the SunBelt?

Is the default position that we don't stand a chance of being that school?

[ballah09]

EKU. after them, they'll find another school before Liberty. Online education and politics especially after this year, won't get an invite anytime soon.

http://pilotonline.com/sports/college/ol...34cd3.html

Some quotes:
Conference USA might not expand if it loses a member or two, or it could act quickly to get back to 14 schools, she said.

“We’ll have options” for expansion, she said, adding that she’s heard from several schools interested in joining the conference since last week. She wouldn’t name names, but James Madison, Texas State and Georgia State are among those thought to be on the short list.

“At this point, I wouldn’t hazard a guess as to what’s going to happen,” she said. “There are too many moving parts.”