The Sicatoka Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 I wish I'd kept the quote, but back about 2005 an associate athletic director at Duke, when asked about the forming of superconferences and the potential for them to break away from the NCAA to form their own association, said that the NCAA is a voluntary organization*, meaning schools don't have to be a member and could leave at any time to do their own thing. The notion of the "above the line" or "top 5" BCS conferences going their own way is not that outlandish. But remember, money, not what is best for college athletics, will drive all the decisions. You can bank on that. Always has; Always will. *UND fans are brutally aware of that for the last few years. Quote
darell1976 Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Some other conference news..... http://www.grandfork...icle/id/247350/ Associated Press writer Eric Olson predicts the University of Nebraska will add men’s hockey within the next six to eight years under new athletic director Shawn Eichorst, who came from Miami. So there is another team going to the BTHC. They are trying to rival the NCHC but with these startup schools its going to take a lot of time. Quote
bincitysioux Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 Regarding the whole "BCS Conferences starting their own playground" theory............................ IMO, it makes alot of sense on the surface when you consider only football and basketball. But all of those conferences would also have to deal with governing the other 14+ sports that they sponsor. Also, I don't think that if they did break away, even with the big name schools that would potentially be involved, I'm not sure that new TV deals for football would go so far above and beyond what they are currently getting to offset the loss in revenue that the NCAA basketball tournament currently provides those schools, in addition to having to financially support programs like volleyball, soccer, wresting, lacrosse, hockey, etc...................... The NCAA already gives the BCS schools free reign to govern and profit from football.................. Quote
82SiouxGuy Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 Regarding the whole "BCS Conferences starting their own playground" theory............................ IMO, it makes alot of sense on the surface when you consider only football and basketball. But all of those conferences would also have to deal with governing the other 14+ sports that they sponsor. Also, I don't think that if they did break away, even with the big name schools that would potentially be involved, I'm not sure that new TV deals for football would go so far above and beyond what they are currently getting to offset the loss in revenue that the NCAA basketball tournament currently provides those schools, in addition to having to financially support programs like volleyball, soccer, wresting, lacrosse, hockey, etc...................... The NCAA already gives the BCS schools free reign to govern and profit from football.................. If the BCS schools broke away they would also sign a big TV contract for basketball. The difference is that they don't have to share it with the rest of the conferences. The NCAA basketball tournament pays for most of the NCAA expenses for everything, plus gives money back to schools. I don't know if they will ever go in that direction, but there would be more than enough money available to make it possible. The BCS schools would come out ahead by going their own way. The other question is what would happen to the NCAA basketball TV contract. Would CBS be able to get out of the contract if the big conferences leave the NCAA? They certainly wouldn't have the name schools available that they depend on. And they wouldn't want to go head-to-head with a big name school tournament. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Another story about the "Power 5" (above the bar) and then the next 5 (below the bar) FBS conferences. Another story about how the next 5 (some call it G5, others call it the "below the bar" Another story about how the bottom of FBS and the top of FCS are similar and may end up thrust together. Another story with a conference commissioner talking about it. Folks, it's real. http://www.grandforksherald.com/content/und-athletics-big-sky-commissioner-looking-ahead-fallout-autonomy-movement It's been a decade coming, but when I saw that AAD from Duke first talk in 2005 about the "superconferences" breaking away or forming their own area I figured where there's smoke ... Quote
Bulk Truck Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 IMO Doug Fullerton is a big bag of wind. Jim O'Day former AD from Montana U would a much better fit for the job. Quote
Bulk Truck Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Everyone gets an opinion Couldn't agree more! Quote
jdub27 Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 IMO Doug Fullerton is a big bag of wind. Jim O'Day former AD from Montana U would a much better fit for the job. While some may not agree with Fullerton's views and visions, at least he is open and honest about them, making it well known that he has a forward looking plan. He continues to strive to move the conference forward and make sure they are positioned properly and along the way is open about what his plan is. Not sure the same can not be said for the Douple/Viverito combination. The fact that they both have separate interests isn't necessarily a good thing either. Quote
Bulk Truck Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 While some may not agree with Fullerton's views and visions, at least he is open and honest about them, making it well known that he has a forward looking plan. He continues to strive to move the conference forward and make sure they are positioned properly and along the way is open about what his plan is. Not sure the same can not be said for the Douple/Viverito combination. The fact that they both have separate interests isn't necessarily a good thing either. Couldn't agree more as the SL and MVFC are minor league conferences. So is the BSC for that matter. Jim O'Day former Montana U AD is still a better man IMO than windbag Fullerton. Quote
darell1976 Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 While some may not agree with Fullerton's views and visions, at least he is open and honest about them, making it well known that he has a forward looking plan. He continues to strive to move the conference forward and make sure they are positioned properly and along the way is open about what his plan is. Not sure the same can not be said for the Douple/Viverito combination. The fact that they both have separate interests isn't necessarily a good thing either. This is key. College sports is changing, and Fullerton has a plan for that change. He saw teams exiting conferences in droves and almost lost his Montana schools to the WAC so to help his conference in "ALL" sports he secured the strength in numbers (unlike Douple) with the addition of the GWFC (GWC) teams except South Dakota who bailed at the last minute. Now Fullerton sees a split coming and wants his conference to be ready for that split. V&D are just riding the wave praying they still have a conference after this is over. Quote
Bulk Truck Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 This is key. College sports is changing, and Fullerton has a plan for that change. He saw teams exiting conferences in droves and almost lost his Montana schools to the WAC so to help his conference in "ALL" sports he secured the strength in numbers (unlike Douple) with the addition of the GWFC (GWC) teams except South Dakota who bailed at the last minute. Now Fullerton sees a split coming and wants his conference to be ready for that split. V&D are just riding the wave praying they still have a conference after this is over. F, V, and D are all minor league ballplayers trying to act like big leaguers. Unlikely any will ever make the cut. Quote
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