Tarleton to WAC

[JakeTAMUC]

Also, is UT Tyler still coming in and will they add football?

[Inkblot]

Yes, going from no athletic scholarships to D2 scholarships can be difficult; but, of the four schools currently reclassifying to D2 three are from D3 and all are public schools. We also have Mississippi College who recently completed reclassifying from D3.

And Mississippi College went 2-14 against UMHB in their years as ASC rivals...

[Tech Boys]

I like that proposition, but going from no athletic scholarships to D2 scholarships, IMO, is a bigger jump than going from D2 to D1. I know UMHB has plenty of cash to do it, but is that what the university wants from an academic standpoint is the question.

Yes, going from no athletic scholarships to D2 scholarships can be difficult; but, of the four schools currently reclassifying to D2 three are from D3 and all are public schools. We also have Mississippi College who recently completed reclassifying from D3.

[JakeTAMUC]

That was a fun fact. Thanks, man.

[gruesome]

True. But if they say no then they say no. They seem to have quality up and down athletically though and their location is an ideal fit.

Yes, I agree. They fit the LSC footprint very nicely.

[Inkblot]

[JakeTAMUC]

I like that proposition, but going from no athletic scholarships to D2 scholarships, IMO, is a bigger jump than going from D2 to D1. I know UMHB has plenty of cash to do it, but is that what the university wants from an academic standpoint is the question.

True. But if they say no then they say no. They seem to have quality up and down athletically though and their location is an ideal fit.

[WT_TKW]

UMHB has won a couple in the last 3 years. Get used to them, they are building a dynasty there. Great facility built by Drayton McLane.

They have had the former WT offensive coordinator, Stephen Lee, since 2016. He was a scapegoat for Nesbitt's disappointing record.

MHB has had an amazing record in DIII. I went back 10 years and the most losses they had any year was 2.

https://cruathletics.com/coaches.asp...&path=football

https://cruathletics.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=102

[gruesome]

Lsc should shoot them an invite to fill Tarletons spot.

I like that proposition, but going from no athletic scholarships to D2 scholarships, IMO, is a bigger jump than going from D2 to D1. I know UMHB has plenty of cash to do it, but is that what the university wants from an academic standpoint is the question.

[JakeTAMUC]

Would they even be interested?

No idea, but their mens basketball team is really good too.

edit: actually, it looks like they are very successful in most sports, both mens and womens.

[Vulpes88]

Lsc should shoot them an invite to fill Tarletons spot.

Would they even be interested?

[JakeTAMUC]

Yeah, they would have been my next guess. The won one Natty in the Woodlands a couple of years ago if I remember correctly.

And yes, that has to be the best DIII facility in the country.

Lsc should shoot them an invite to fill Tarletons spot.

[gruesome]

UMHB has won a couple in the last 3 years. Get used to them, they are building a dynasty there. Great facility built by Drayton McLane.

Yeah, they would have been my next guess. The won one Natty in the Woodlands a couple of years ago if I remember correctly.

And yes, that has to be the best DIII facility in the country.

[Seinfeld]

I have to make educated guesses every year when the Nattys and Super Bowl roll around.. Mount Union, D2???, NDSU, Alabama, and New England are always my year-to-year guesses when trying to remember who won last year!

UMHB has won a couple in the last 3 years. Get used to them, they are building a dynasty there. Great facility built by Drayton McLane.

[gruesome]

To be real......a year or two after....most people don't remember who won the D1 FBS NC or even the Super Bowl. 70707

I have to make educated guesses every year when the Nattys and Super Bowl roll around.. Mount Union, D2???, NDSU, Alabama, and New England are always my year-to-year guesses when trying to remember who won last year!