Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

[Vulpes88]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Well they have the best D Coordinator and Secondary Coach in all of FCS...

Still, wasn't expecting them to be near the top

[Buffalodad]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Would love to see FCS WAC with New Mexico State, Tarleton, WT, Northern Arizona, Dixie State, Southern Utah and maybe CSU Pueblo and then maybe if Grand Canyon and Utah Valley would start teams...

[Techster88]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Would love to see FCS WAC with New Mexico State, Tarleton, WT, Northern Arizona, Dixie State, Southern Utah and maybe CSU Pueblo and then maybe if Grand Canyon and Utah Valley would start teams...

UTRVG would be more likely than GCU. At this point the WAC would rather die a slow death than add FCS football. Not sure what is holding them back. One thing is for sure the WAC in its current state is a house built on sand.

[chrisattsu]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Would love to see FCS WAC with New Mexico State, Tarleton, WT, Northern Arizona, Dixie State, Southern Utah and maybe CSU Pueblo and then maybe if Grand Canyon and Utah Valley would start teams...

NMST will not go FCS, too much money and prestige tied up in playing UTEP and UNM every year. Like Techster said, I am curious about UT-RGV as an FCS school though. They completed the study, but would it be favorable for them to start?

[texcap]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

UTRVG would be more likely than GCU. At this point the WAC would rather die a slow death than add FCS football. Not sure what is holding them back. One thing is for sure the WAC in its current state is a house built on sand.

I know that Angelo State did an evaluation study a few years back and decided the cost was too much to move to FCS. Most people at ASU like the fact that they can compete for National Championships in all sports (Softball, baseball, tennis, soccer, etc.). However if both WT and Tarleton leave to go FCS, with the lack of replacements in the wing, they might reconsider it. I don't think it is preferred, but the loss of two, or more, LSC football schools would really hurt.

[Techster88]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

I know that Angelo State did an evaluation study a few years back and decided the cost was too much to move to FCS. Most people at ASU like the fact that they can compete for National Championships in all sports (Softball, baseball, tennis, soccer, etc.). However if both WT and Tarleton leave to go FCS, with the lack of replacements in the wing, they might reconsider it. I don't think it is preferred, but the loss of two, or more, LSC football schools would really hurt.

I agree with you on all accounts. I seriously believe Tarleton and WT are the next two that will make the jump in the near future.

[ASUPops]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

I agree with you on all accounts. I seriously believe Tarleton and WT are the next two that will make the jump in the near future.

Whats the near future? 2 years?

[Herb Street]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

I agree with you on all accounts. I seriously believe Tarleton and WT are the next two that will make the jump in the near future.

To what conference?

[Vulpes88]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

To what conference?

Unless the WAC starts FCS football, it'd have to be Southland. Only problem is they're full and I doubt they'd be willing to take two D2 schools again.

[laker]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Unless the WAC starts FCS football, it'd have to be Southland. Only problem is they're full and I doubt they'd be willing to take two D2 schools again.

What will be the Vegas line on which happens first- the Southland adding a team or the Lone Star losing one?

I'd bet on the second.

[chrisattsu]

What will be the Vegas line on which happens first- the Southland adding a team or the Lone Star losing one?

I'd bet on the second.

With 21 members it is a safe bet that someone is going to bail out of the LSC before the Southland adds

[laker]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

With 21 members it is a safe bet that someone is going to bail out of the LSC before the Southland adds

21? I thought that there were 19?

[chrisattsu]

21? I thought that there were 19?

You're right. I was confused. 19 members still too many to keep a consistent vision for a long period of time

[Vulpes88]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

You're right. I was confused. 19 members still too many to keep a consistent vision for a long period of time

Still, safe bet the Lonestar loses a school before the SLC adds one.

[ASUPops]

Re: Could Tarleton Be Joining Dixie?

Unless the WAC starts FCS football, it'd have to be Southland. Only problem is they're full and I doubt they'd be willing to take two D2 schools again.

From my understanding over the next 3+ years, they aren't inviting anyone. I am hearing could be 5+ years based on some strategic financial contracts just signed.

So TSU and/or WT would have to go else where. Not happening anytime soon.

But its fun chatter never the less.