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The WAC made the five additions official- also, Chicago State intendes to leave in June of 2022. Hard to say where they will end up- maybe D2, D3 or NAIA.
https://www.gocsucougars.com/news/20...BiS2OmZbaa4DDM bIC3ucCUi5YbysAGgmTCWwkmszSE
Also, it sounds like Central Arkansas will be joining the ASUN but that is another story altogether.
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Originally posted by laker View PostThe WAC made the five additions official- also, Chicago State intendes to leave in June of 2022. Hard to say where they will end up- maybe D2, D3 or NAIA.
https://www.gocsucougars.com/news/20...BiS2OmZbaa4DDM bIC3ucCUi5YbysAGgmTCWwkmszSE
Also, it sounds like Central Arkansas will be joining the ASUN but that is another story altogether.
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Originally posted by catatonic View Post
UTRGV also announced they will be adding football.
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Letter from Ryan Ivey to SFA fanbase.
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Membership will be effective July 1, 2021, meaning, we will be in the Southland Conference for the next 6 months.
Our intention was to remain in the Southland Conference until June 30, 2022, but recent decisions by the remaining Southland Board of Directors have caused us to move that timeline up.
We are disappointed in these actions, but also understand and respect the nature of the situation.
The WAC will feature 13 institutions in two divisions: Southwest and West.
Southwest Division will include all the Texas institutions: SFA, Sam Houston, Lamar, ACU, Tarleton and UTRGV
West Division will include all the other institutions: Grand Canyon, New Mexico State, Cal Baptist, Seattle, Utah Valley, Southern Utah and Dixie State (located in St. George, UT)
Note: At this time, Southern Utah is still planning to join on July 1, 2022, and Chicago State will be exiting on June 30, 2022.
The two-division structure would maximize geographic proximity in the Southwest, while minimizing travel in non-football/basketball sports.
A significant part of that strategy is the formation of an FCS football conference
within the WAC that would include 6-9 schools.
Current football playing members will be Lamar University, Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston State, Abilene Christian, Southern Utah, Tarleton State, Dixie State
New Mexico State will continue to play at the FBS level as an independent.
UTRGV has provided a letter of intent to begin an FCS program effective preferably with the 2023 season and no later than the 2024 season.
During the initial year of membership football-playing institutions will commit to an analysis of all implications of a move to FBS.
The Conference will seek a 14th member which will sponsor football and will align geographically with the Texas Division.
All members will be committed to consistent web streaming with applicable broadcast standards to maximize ESPN distribution (or other potential providers) of Conference content.
There will be a combined total of 20 Conference sports 10 men's and 10 women's.
The Conference basketball tournaments will be played in Las Vegas.
The basketball tournament field size will be determined based upon the available arena dates and other factors.
All other championship sites and field sizes will be determined by the new membership structure with the expectation for equal divisional geographic distribution and/or rotation.
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Originally posted by wisdomgymrat View PostLetter from Ryan Ivey to SFA fanbase.
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Membership will be effective July 1, 2021, meaning, we will be in the Southland Conference for the next 6 months.
Our intention was to remain in the Southland Conference until June 30, 2022, but recent decisions by the remaining Southland Board of Directors have caused us to move that timeline up.
We are disappointed in these actions, but also understand and respect the nature of the situation.
The WAC will feature 13 institutions in two divisions: Southwest and West.
Southwest Division will include all the Texas institutions: SFA, Sam Houston, Lamar, ACU, Tarleton and UTRGV
West Division will include all the other institutions: Grand Canyon, New Mexico State, Cal Baptist, Seattle, Utah Valley, Southern Utah and Dixie State (located in St. George, UT)
Note: At this time, Southern Utah is still planning to join on July 1, 2022, and Chicago State will be exiting on June 30, 2022.
The two-division structure would maximize geographic proximity in the Southwest, while minimizing travel in non-football/basketball sports.
A significant part of that strategy is the formation of an FCS football conference
within the WAC that would include 6-9 schools.
Current football playing members will be Lamar University, Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston State, Abilene Christian, Southern Utah, Tarleton State, Dixie State
New Mexico State will continue to play at the FBS level as an independent.
UTRGV has provided a letter of intent to begin an FCS program effective preferably with the 2023 season and no later than the 2024 season.
During the initial year of membership football-playing institutions will commit to an analysis of all implications of a move to FBS.
The Conference will seek a 14th member which will sponsor football and will align geographically with the Texas Division.
All members will be committed to consistent web streaming with applicable broadcast standards to maximize ESPN distribution (or other potential providers) of Conference content.
There will be a combined total of 20 Conference sports 10 men's and 10 women's.
The Conference basketball tournaments will be played in Las Vegas.
The basketball tournament field size will be determined based upon the available arena dates and other factors.
All other championship sites and field sizes will be determined by the new membership structure with the expectation for equal divisional geographic distribution and/or rotation.
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Yes Central Arkansas leaving Southland for ASUN. More changes that could impact LSC. Texas 4 booted in July of 2021. Lots of scheduling opportunities for LSC/Wac non confrence if adjustments can be made. UTRGV to start football and Grand Canyon supposed to make that announcement soon. WT is somewhere in the mix, maybe in 22. The WAC is just a shelter for wayward children until the storm is over. The Texas Division of the WAC will eventually look alot like the old LSC just trade UTRGV for A@I.
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Originally posted by Techster88 View Post
My guess is that WT fits the 14th member description.
Ironic how LSC posters the last 15 years or so have made fun of the RMAC, GNAC, etc. being the weak of D2. This will come full circle in FBS.
That being said congrats to the schools moving over. Torn on if I want WT to go WAC or Southland.
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Originally posted by Buffalo/Islander Alum View Post
if the WAC does go FBS that will easily be the weakest FBS football conference in recent memory and for the future and it wont even be close.
Ironic how LSC posters the last 15 years or so have made fun of the RMAC, GNAC, etc. being the weak of D2. This will come full circle in FBS.
That being said congrats to the schools moving over. Torn on if I want WT to go WAC or Southland.
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Originally posted by texas observer View PostYes Central Arkansas leaving Southland for ASUN. More changes that could impact LSC. Texas 4 booted in July of 2021. Lots of scheduling opportunities for LSC/Wac non confrence if adjustments can be made. UTRGV to start football and Grand Canyon supposed to make that announcement soon. WT is somewhere in the mix, maybe in 22. The WAC is just a shelter for wayward children until the storm is over. The Texas Division of the WAC will eventually look alot like the old LSC just trade UTRGV for A@I.
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Originally posted by laker View PostThe WAC made the five additions official- also, Chicago State intendes to leave in June of 2022. Hard to say where they will end up- maybe D2, D3 or NAIA.
https://www.gocsucougars.com/news/20...BiS2OmZbaa4DDM bIC3ucCUi5YbysAGgmTCWwkmszSE
Also, it sounds like Central Arkansas will be joining the ASUN but that is another story altogether.
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Oh. Well it was ALL new to me because I don't keep up with ANY WAC or FCS blogs, messageboards, etc. I don't follow or read "sports media", unless I am specifically researching sonething. So, personally, I don't care either way. As I said, I was just sharing what I heard.
Even though I don't follow anything FCS, it was nice seeing little DII Angelo State slapping around BIG D1 FCS ACU. 707LOL707.
Thanks for your opinions and comment.
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