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  • crixus
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    Unidentified New York Giants player tests positive, several of his teammates sent home.

    https://www.pix11.com/sports/unident...e-for-covid-19

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  • SW_Mustang
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    Originally posted by Wildcat Khan View Post

    Fortunately one saw that recently and did move down. Idaho moved down to FCS and the Big Sky before the pandemic. I agree that more should follow that example.
    I'm glad to see that they realized their position. IMO, the division structure of the NCAA is intended to help schools fit in where they fit in best. Administrations are so infatuated with the label of "Division I" that they rarely stop and think about what they are gaining vs. what they will lose by moving up, or even by staying.

    I think fans and athletes are just as much to blame too. I know folks who simply refuse to follow the NSIC because it's not D1. Talented athletes would rather ride the bench at LSU for 4 years than start for West Florida for 4 years. People have gotten drunk off of a distorted image of what D1 actually is.

    There is no shame in being NAIA, DIII, DII, or even FCS if it's what "fits" you best. Many schools find ways to carve out a brand and a niche and run with it.

    And just because a school is successful at D2 does not mean they have any hope of being successful or even relatively competitive at D1.

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  • ccmoney8
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    Originally posted by shipfbfan1 View Post

    This should further cement Nebraska seeking to return to the Big 12 ASAP and possibly persuade Colorado to return home as well. Neither have done squat in BB or Football in their new conferences nor have they built rivalry games like they had in the Big 12.
    Iowa could become a rivalry game given time, but I agree it has nothing on Oklahoma and Colorado, when they had a decent program.

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  • UFOILERFAN
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    Originally posted by shipfbfan1 View Post

    This should further cement Nebraska seeking to return to the Big 12 ASAP and possibly persuade Colorado to return home as well. Neither have done squat in BB or Football in their new conferences nor have they built rivalry games like they had in the Big 12.
    I don't think either league would miss those schools. Does it cost a lot of money to leave a league or can it be an "irreconcilable differences" divorce?

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  • SW_Mustang
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    Originally posted by shipfbfan1 View Post

    I think many FCS schools will look to shed cost and either drop football or move down to the FCS level. Many FCS programs will face the decision do we keep football just to receive a shot at the NCAA BB tournament and the money/exposure the years we make the big dance as a #14, 15, 16 seed.
    I know that's the rationale for many schools, but does the tournament really pay that much to justify having an entire AD at the D1 level? Just for a one-and-done appearance? It's a question I've always wanted to ask.

    I can see the reasoning for schools with a legitimate chance to make those one-and-done appearances routinely, even every few years - but it never made sense to me upend an entire athletic department in the hopes that you earn a 16 seed.

    There are plenty of anecdotal examples of this working out - UMBC, Chicago-Loyola, FGCU - etc, but I feel like the odds are astronomical. Might as well try to make money playing the lottery - at least that's less expensive.

    There are so many D1 basketball programs that I feel would struggle in the top conferences in D2 - so it just doesn't make much sense to me why they are fighting for a chance to lose a first round match one time.

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  • shipfbfan1
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    Originally posted by laker View Post
    Reports are that the BIG is being small by denying the Huskers a game.

    Before I thought they were being paranoid. Now I believe that Warren is the worst commissioner in sports. UTC's team was tested and found to be negative. Wisconsin was the team with the outbreak, not Nebraska. Gophers played without a kicking game last week and got their butts kicked by Michigan. I see no reason, other than pettiness, to punish the Huskers.
    This should further cement Nebraska seeking to return to the Big 12 ASAP and possibly persuade Colorado to return home as well. Neither have done squat in BB or Football in their new conferences nor have they built rivalry games like they had in the Big 12.

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  • laker
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    Reports are that the BIG is being small by denying the Huskers a game.

    Before I thought they were being paranoid. Now I believe that Warren is the worst commissioner in sports. UTC's team was tested and found to be negative. Wisconsin was the team with the outbreak, not Nebraska. Gophers played without a kicking game last week and got their butts kicked by Michigan. I see no reason, other than pettiness, to punish the Huskers.

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  • NW Normal
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    Originally posted by laker View Post
    Since the Nebraska-Wisconsin game was cancelled, the Huskers are looking to add UT-Chattanooga for Saturday. The BIG has not allowed any non-conference games, but if they don't let them do this things will get nuclear in Lincoln.
    Super spreaders gotta spread! GBR

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  • laker
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    Since the Nebraska-Wisconsin game was cancelled, the Huskers are looking to add UT-Chattanooga for Saturday. The BIG has not allowed any non-conference games, but if they don't let them do this things will get nuclear in Lincoln.

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  • shipfbfan1
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    Originally posted by Wildcat Khan View Post

    Fortunately one saw that recently and did move down. Idaho moved down to FCS and the Big Sky before the pandemic. I agree that more should follow that example.
    I think many FCS schools will look to shed cost and either drop football or move down to the FCS level. Many FCS programs will face the decision do we keep football just to receive a shot at the NCAA BB tournament and the money/exposure the years we make the big dance as a #14, 15, 16 seed.

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  • Wildcat Khan
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    Originally posted by SW_Mustang View Post

    Probably a handful of FBS schools that should be FCS as well. It'd be nice if D2 had more teams in the west coast (as we all know by now).
    Fortunately one saw that recently and did move down. Idaho moved down to FCS and the Big Sky before the pandemic. I agree that more should follow that example.

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  • laker
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    D3 Martin Luther College in New Ulm MN is less than 40 miles from me. They have called off sports and are sending students back home until at least Jan 25.

    https://www.nujournal.com/news/local...students-home/

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  • shipfbfan1
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    Originally posted by crixus View Post

    That's a big blow. Losing them for one full year might lead to losing them permanently. I hope not.
    This could very well put the nail in the coffin for BCU's athletics. Unless the SWAC is going to bail them out for the 2021 season they may have to cancel sports permanently they weren't in the best financial situation prior to the pandemic to begin with.

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  • CALUPA69
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    Originally posted by SW_Mustang View Post

    Probably a handful of FBS schools that should be FCS as well. It'd be nice if D2 had more teams in the west coast (as we all know by now).
    And Florida with FB !!

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  • SW_Mustang
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    Originally posted by laker View Post

    I think that if colleges don't seriously look at their financial and competitive situation this year they never will. There are so many schools that have no business being D1 who should either go D2, D3 or NAIA. Chicago State is a great example.
    Probably a handful of FBS schools that should be FCS as well. It'd be nice if D2 had more teams in the west coast (as we all know by now).

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