https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cf ... obilebasic
Here’s a google doc with more information regarding this ASUN announcement someone posted on csnbbs. Found this interesting.
Do you anticipate other conferences will follow the ASUN lead in developing new conferences?
I don’t, for a number of reasons. One, we are the only Division I conference in our footprint that does not sponsor football. That means we are the only one that can start football.
The ability to build a new football conference primarily in the southeast is a dominant factor. A second key factor is that the ASUN is well versed in conference realignment and we recognize the need to be innovative, to be bold, and to meet the real market demands of the institutions and their students. Thankfully, we are blessed with a visionary set of Presidents that are willing to have an eye focused on the future. I also think there is a strong possibility that the steps we are executing may trigger some change in the future. The NCAA is studying its championship financial model, the role of Automatic Qualification in championship field size and selection, and it would be a natural reaction after our announcement for some form of moratorium to be put in place.
EDIT* Turns out its FCS football so we will obviously not be part of this moving forward. So looks like we will have a new conference as late as 2023.