Any Reclassifications

[laker]

Another school is closing. Iowa Wesleyan is NAIA but was D3 in the UMAC when I saw them play.

Southeast Iowa university announces closure at end of academic year | KTVO

[psugorilla]

I remember when I was at Pitt and living with some of the players there was rumblings about some very early talks about Pitt moving up to D1. That was back around 01-03 time period. The guys all agreed it really wasn't the best idea. But I think with the upper deck being just completed and the plans for the west side renovations coming together. I think there was just a bit of hype about it.

[Wolf King]

With the future of the Gulf South in jeopardy, we could see a potential D1 move by a couple of the current members in the next several years.

[Predatory Primates]

Teams aren't usually turned down for being "too good" it's normally about dollar signs. If GV Can make the conference money, they'll get in.

[zimmy21]

What makes the most sense in the short term for GVSU is all-sports in the Horizon, and OVC associate membership for football, until they have enough of a track record to join the MVFC. But I get the sense that the Horizon doesn't want GVSU, and I suspect it's because they know that GVSU would compete immediately, eventually dominate the conference, and potentially outgrow them (and subsequently depart for the MVC or MAC). So they're probably stuck in D2 unless/until they're willing to stomach the OVC for all-sports.

That would be my take as well. Not to mention the GV fans believe whole heartedly that the Horizon Michigan schools won't ever invite them out of spite?
Who knows if the OVC even would take them, but that's what makes sense at the moment outside of Horizon

[EastStroud13]

That's just to start. Grand Valley, and Augustana come to mind. Just waiting on Conference invites

What makes the most sense in the short term for GVSU is all-sports in the Horizon, and OVC associate membership for football, until they have enough of a track record to join the MVFC. But I get the sense that the Horizon doesn't want GVSU, and I suspect it's because they know that GVSU would compete immediately, eventually dominate the conference, and potentially outgrow them (and subsequently depart for the MVC or MAC). So they're probably stuck in D2 unless/until they're willing to stomach the OVC for all-sports.

[zimmy21]

Long overdue. No offense, but Mankato's stadium is pretty blah compared to some of the other D2 powers, especially the press box. At least that was the case when I covered a UMD-Mankato in 2016.

No offense taken, it's been time.

[ctrabs74]

With the end near of the college basketball season and the end of the school year not far behind what D2 schools do you see announcing upgrading to D1?

They probably would've announced by now, I would think.

[ctrabs74]

No, too scared to leave the little pond. Financial backers complaining they don't want to drop football to Non-Scholarship status or dropped outright.
As for the Press Box it sounds like the planning has begun to build a new stadium in the next few years. This has been confirmed by a few people close to the school.

Long overdue. No offense, but Mankato's stadium is pretty blah compared to some of the other D2 powers, especially the press box. At least that was the case when I covered a UMD-Mankato in 2016.

[zimmy21]

Has Mankato even hinted at moving to D1? Any what state board would have to approve? Probably need a new AD and press first ...

https://www.mankatofreepress.com/new...d7fcd09ce.html

No, too scared to leave the little pond. Financial backers complaining they don't want to drop football to Non-Scholarship status or dropped outright.
As for the Press Box it sounds like the planning has begun to build a new stadium in the next few years. This has been confirmed by a few people close to the school.

[Try II]

Fingers crossed MSU pulls the trigger. Summit can add us and Augie. That's fine by me

Has Mankato even hinted at moving to D1? Any what state board would have to approve? Probably need a new AD and press first ...

https://www.mankatofreepress.com/new...d7fcd09ce.html

[LegalRam]

Lincoln Memorial has wanted D1 for years, but I think they are waiting on the right invite. Tough situation for them as getting to Harrogate, TN is not easy and they do not have football...

Seems like the ASUN would be a great fit for Lincoln Memorial. Half the conference doesn't sponsor football or sponsors non-scholly football so I wouldn't think that would be a stop to them making the jump.

[RedFromMI]

Lincoln Memorial has wanted D1 for years, but I think they are waiting on the right invite. Tough situation for them as getting to Harrogate, TN is not easy and they do not have football...

[zimmy21]

Ohio Valley or the A-Sun could ask GV I guess ... Augie is in a pickle since the Summit said no thanks. With 10 members, I don't see them adding just 1.

LeMoyne (non-football) another candidate for the Northeast Conference which needs members.

Fingers crossed MSU pulls the trigger. Summit can add us and Augie. That's fine by me

[Try II]

That's just to start. Grand Valley, and Augustana come to mind. Just waiting on Conference invites

Ohio Valley or the A-Sun could ask GV I guess ... Augie is in a pickle since the Summit said no thanks. With 10 members, I don't see them adding just 1.

LeMoyne (non-football) another candidate for the Northeast Conference which needs members.