D2 'Southern East Conference' / GSC & Conference Carolina Football

[Braves'86]

UNA - how long did it take you folks to reach the full 63 scholarships? Assuming you have, of course.

[UNALions]

UNA - how long did it take you folks to reach the full 63 scholarships? Assuming you have, of course.

I’m not sure of the exact timeline but I don’t think it was gradual. I think they were all added the first transition season.

[CalifOKRA]

I’m not sure of the exact timeline but I don’t think it was gradual. I think they were all added the first transition season.

I know it's different for every team, of course, but how are the scholarships given to current players?

Does the coach recruit a whole new team?
Does he give full scholarships to the current players that have partial scholarships?
Does he cut players?

I'm guessing it's a mixture of all of that.

[UNALions]

The UAC announced its 2024 schedule today.

From the release:

A rivalry will be renewed on Sept. 28 when the Wolves travel to North Alabama to take on the Lions for the 36^th time in program history. UWG and UNA last played in 2017 in Carrollton.

https://uwgathletics.com/news/2023/1...all-slate.aspx

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[Mule]

Get ready for a reality check. UWG getting ready to compete in recruitment with 6 other D1 programs in GA for D1 players, not too mention 7 D1 programs just across the border in AL (not including HBCUs). For sure, gonna be interesting times in Carrollton over the next few seasons. Good luck!

[Rational Observer]

The UAC announced its 2024 schedule today.

From the release:

A rivalry will be renewed on Sept. 28 when the Wolves travel to North Alabama to take on the Lions for the 36^th time in program history. UWG and UNA last played in 2017 in Carrollton.

https://uwgathletics.com/news/2023/1...all-slate.aspx

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LOL. No love for UCA.

[UNALions]

LOL. No love for UCA.

Haha. I noticed that, too. It barely mentions them in the UWG press release.

[UMary1]

Get ready for a reality check. UWG getting ready to compete in recruitment with 6 other D1 programs in GA for D1 players, not too mention 7 D1 programs just across the border in AL (not including HBCUs). For sure, gonna be interesting times in Carrollton over the next few seasons. Good luck!

Is there enough water in the well down there? Serious question, do high school programs down there have enough D1 talent to be competitive or will the competition be watered down at this level? Thats a lot of D1 schools in a small radius.

[statesmen supporter]

Also looking back at UNA recient years D1 hasn’t appeared kind to them

[UNALions]

Also looking back at UNA recient years D1 hasn’t appeared kind to them

Football has been the biggest struggle. But they finally made a coaching change and things are improving. Other sports have had several bright spots. Multiple conference title game appearances, postseason tournaments, and P5 wins in men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, beach volleyball, etc.

[BlazerLady]

Is there enough water in the well down there? Serious question, do high school programs down there have enough D1 talent to be competitive or will the competition be watered down at this level? Thats a lot of D1 schools in a small radius.

In the south Ga- north Florida area alone, the high school talent is tremendous.

[CalifOKRA]

Football has been the biggest struggle. But they finally made a coaching change and things are improving. Other sports have had several bright spots. Multiple conference title game appearances, postseason tournaments, and P5 wins in men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, beach volleyball, etc.

I think people struggle with this. They only look at football. They refuse to look at other sports or see the big picture. They forget to look at enrollment, the financial aspects, the scheduling, and even the marketing.
Im a big proponent of moving to FCS. The long term impact and the stability is well worth the move.

[CalifOKRA]

Is there enough water in the well down there? Serious question, do high school programs down there have enough D1 talent to be competitive or will the competition be watered down at this level? Thats a lot of D1 schools in a small radius.

They will be able to expand their recruiting footprint under the D1 moniker. This is a good move for UWG and they will reap the benefits in the future. You're thinking small D2 recruiting in a localized area. You're also only thinking about football. Moving to D1 will help recruit athletes from outside of their state and region. Those D1 schools are able to recruit from all over, not just in their locality. Lastly, the move to FCS will not be based solely on football. There are other measures of success.

Side note: I was a JUCO kid from California, and Delta State found me with far less recruiting resources and less coaches. UWG, with their added resources, will be able to attract athletes from all over if they choose to.

[GorillaTeacher]

They will be able to expand their recruiting footprint under the D1 moniker. This is a good move for UWG and they will reap the benefits in the future. You're thinking small D2 recruiting in a localized area. You're also only thinking about football. Moving to D1 will help recruit athletes from outside of their state and region. Those D1 schools are able to recruit from all over, not just in their locality. Lastly, the move to FCS will not be based solely on football. There are other measures of success.

Side note: I was a JUCO kid from California, and Delta State found me with far less recruiting resources and less coaches. UWG, with their added resources, will be able to attract athletes from all over if they choose to.

If they aren't recruiting nationally currently, then they were likely behind sticks.

[statesmen supporter]

It will take them a bit to maybe get off and running and talent needed to compete but in time / a few years UWG will be fine