Tarleton to WAC

[Vulpes88]

Maybe they'll start a team, but I dont see them moving to D1. UTSA was the first team in town to play D1. All sports struggled for attendance, so they added football. They knew FCS would not a lasting model in the city so they tried to emulate UCF as the FBS school for the town. Novelty has started to wear off and performance is struggling so attendance is beginning to taper.

UIW wanted out of the Heartland, saw the LSC as a way to move on but they needed football. As I recall they didn't like our league too much because it was filled with rural state schools scattered around the state. They took UTSA's departure from the Southland to pitch themselves as a viable alternative.

Despite making the playoffs last year (and starting the 2019 campaign at 5-2), they can't average more than 3,000 attendees for their football games.

I just dont see another D1 program in San Antonio being successful, then again they do have a law school and maybe some of the lawyers want football.

Not saying they will or even should.

[Techster88]

That's "super duper, TOP secret decoder ring". 707. And the 5150 is reserved for folks like Turbo, Jake, and Techster.

[ASUPops]

Its no secret....3 schools are looking to add football in LSC from what I am told. With a 4th considering moving up to DII. Wasn't told which schools yet.

BUT, it is very early in the process. Never know what is going to happen.

I heard St Mary's had a big donor step up, much like UIW did. The info came at a luncheon at UD from an individual with the Dallas Diocese.

[ASUPops]

Ok. I know you have super duper secret decoder ring like sources, so i'll go with you!

707??? or it it 5150??? LOL!

That's "super duper, TOP secret decoder ring". 707. And the 5150 is reserved for folks like Turbo, Jake, and Techster.

[LSC Fan]

Nothing made public yet.

Ok. I know you have super duper secret decoder ring like sources, so i'll go with you!

707??? or it it 5150??? LOL!

[ASUPops]

I can't find anything via Google search of even a whispering campaign to start football at St. Mary's, much less a firm commitment. The only thing that comes up with St Marys, football and San Antonio is the St. Mary's Hall Prep school team.

Nothing made public yet.

[ASUPops]

Maybe they'll start a team, but I dont see them moving to D1. UTSA was the first team in town to play D1. All sports struggled for attendance, so they added football. They knew FCS would not a lasting model in the city so they tried to emulate UCF as the FBS school for the town. Novelty has started to wear off and performance is struggling so attendance is beginning to taper.

UIW wanted out of the Heartland, saw the LSC as a way to move on but they needed football. As I recall they didn't like our league too much because it was filled with rural state schools scattered around the state. They took UTSA's departure from the Southland to pitch themselves as a viable alternative.

Despite making the playoffs last year (and starting the 2019 campaign at 5-2), they can't average more than 3,000 attendees for their football games.

I just dont see another D1 program in San Antonio being successful, then again they do have a law school and maybe some of the lawyers want football.

CORRECT. They will be DII LSC

[laker]

I can't find anything via Google search of even a whispering campaign to start football at St. Mary's, much less a firm commitment. The only thing that comes up with St Marys, football and San Antonio is the St. Mary's Hall Prep school team.

I try to keep my ear to the ground for colleges switching conferences or divisions or adding/dropping teams. I've heard and read nothing. If someone knows something concrete please post it for me. Thanks!

[wisdomgymrat]

I do enjoy the TABC clinic at St. Mary's. When they moved it from the Municipal Auditorium we were all happy.

[LSC Fan]

I can't find anything via Google search of even a whispering campaign to start football at St. Mary's, much less a firm commitment. The only thing that comes up with St Marys, football and San Antonio is the St. Mary's Hall Prep school team.

[chrisattsu]

Start football at D2 level, move up.

Maybe they'll start a team, but I dont see them moving to D1. UTSA was the first team in town to play D1. All sports struggled for attendance, so they added football. They knew FCS would not a lasting model in the city so they tried to emulate UCF as the FBS school for the town. Novelty has started to wear off and performance is struggling so attendance is beginning to taper.

UIW wanted out of the Heartland, saw the LSC as a way to move on but they needed football. As I recall they didn't like our league too much because it was filled with rural state schools scattered around the state. They took UTSA's departure from the Southland to pitch themselves as a viable alternative.

Despite making the playoffs last year (and starting the 2019 campaign at 5-2), they can't average more than 3,000 attendees for their football games.

I just dont see another D1 program in San Antonio being successful, then again they do have a law school and maybe some of the lawyers want football.

[ASUPops]

Didn't want to start a new thread, but I saw on Twitter this graphic about a football showcase that the tagline is "for underclassmen who want to pursue the their dream of playing football at the next level". Interesting that St. Mary's is listed as a school that is confirmed.

There will be others as well. Stay tuned!

The LSC is ALIVE & WELL.

[Vulpes88]

they are listed with Western NM Midwestern, Augusta, and other D2 schools.

Start football at D2 level, move up.

[Boohaha]

they thinking about doing what UIW did?

they are listed with Western NM Midwestern, Augusta, and other D2 schools.

[Vulpes88]

Didn't want to start a new thread, but I saw on Twitter this graphic about a football showcase that the taglif:at-wits-end:ne is "for underclassmen who want to pursue the their dream of playing football at the next level". Interesting that St. Mary's is listed as a school that is confirmed.

they thinking about doing what UIW did?