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Originally posted by Brandon View Post
This makes no sense at all. Why would they do that?
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Originally posted by Brandon View Post
Neither would willingly leave the conference unless they had better options available to them. At this point, it does not look like that is happening. What would really be better options for them?
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Originally posted by Uindy18 View Post
It would be complicated for them admittedly, but the motivating factor would seem to be cutting down travel costs. If can replace a GMAC schedule for most sports with a schedule that is a mix of GSC/Peach Belt/SIAC schools near them, they could save a bundle on travel. On the other hand, I do not know if they could do that year after year. The ends of seasons would be very hard to schedule around other teams conference schedules.
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Originally posted by purduefan11 View PostI agree with the statements of Uindy and NDC being the next logical steps for the GMAC. I believe Northwood will probably stay GLIAC, especially if they add some NAIA schools like Concordia Ann Arbor or Lawrence Tech. In the next few years, I think a lot of schools will be going with the lowest cost options travel wise, especially as we all have been hit hard by COVID. Therefore, I could see KWC and TNU leaving the GMAC for better geographic options. My dream would be a GMAC with the existing Ohio schools, Uindy, Hillsdale, NDC, and adding NAIA Marian in Indy and Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, maybe even Indiana Wesleyan and Taylor. I love the idea of a cross town D2 rivalry in Indianapolis
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Originally posted by michiganfb View Post
I'd say the GMAC would add Ft Wayne Saint Francis or maybe even Indiana Wesleyan (both good programs and nice stadiums) before Marian. I'd agree Marian is fun to watch and always with some D1 talent but normally those guys are NCAA nonqualifiers. and some thugs.
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Originally posted by purduefan11 View PostBasically I am rooting for the destruction of the mid state football association in NAIA.
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Originally posted by BlueBlood View Post
The NAIA's strong presence in IN and KY is what makes expansion (whether it is GLVC expansion or G-MAC expansion) to help schools like UIndy, KWC and TNU so difficult. The Crossroads League in IN and the Mid-South in KY are loaded with schools that fit the G-MAC and GLVC profiles. However, the core groupings in those conferences are very cohesive.
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Originally posted by boatcapt View Post
NDC seemed very ecstatic to move into the MEC. And their public statements indicate that they are still very happy there.
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Originally posted by Brandon View Post
Neither would willingly leave the conference unless they had better options available to them. At this point, it does not look like that is happening. What would really be better options for them?
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Originally posted by boatcapt View Post
Any time a conference expansion plan starts with "We get rid of..." you have to be a little suspect. Forcing schools out because you don't need them anymore or because you would rather have a different school as a member is extremely bad optics. Also raises the question among the remaining and new members, I wonder if the conference will ever grow tired of me and kick me out?? It kind of gives the impression that the conference sees its members as use and discard items.
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Originally posted by boatcapt View Post
Forcing schools out because you don't need them anymore or because you would rather have a different school as a member is extremely bad optics. Also raises the question among the remaining and new members, I wonder if the conference will ever grow tired of me and kick me out?? It kind of gives the impression that the conference sees its members as use and discard items.
"Thanks for helping us when we were struggling to start a conference, but now that Ashland has left the GLIAC, do pound sand."
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