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Post by Outsider on May 17, 2024 16:28:57 GMT -6
Thanks Trackfan, I knew of the statement by the new SFA AD. You confirm my issue with the SLC in that the schools STILL simply aren't stepping up to the plate. I was hoping the new leadership was better.
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Post by EastTexasWildcat on May 17, 2024 17:22:20 GMT -6
Local news in Tyler says the exit fee for SFA this year would be $2 million. Would it be the same for ACU if they leave thus year?
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Post by Outsider on May 17, 2024 19:17:08 GMT -6
Local news in Tyler says the exit fee for SFA this year would be $2 million. Would it be the same for ACU if they leave thus year? If we leave this year I think so. If we wait a year I don't think there is one. That is what I have been reading but I would need confirmation. By waiting a year, I don't think GCU and SU pay an exit fee. |
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Post by Outsider on May 17, 2024 19:26:04 GMT -6
I would also agree with other posters on other boards that IF the SLC were in play for us, ensuring that the SLC renegotiated ESPN+ contracts would be a must. I have heard too many SLC broadcasts aren't ESPN and have to pay per game. The quality of broadcasts going down in general is a concern of mine. If SLC schools aren't putting money into facilities, you know they aren't putting money into their networks and infrastructure...
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Post by EastTexasWildcat on May 17, 2024 20:40:06 GMT -6
Local news in Tyler says the exit fee for SFA this year would be $2 million. Would it be the same for ACU if they leave thus year? If we leave this year I think so. If we wait a year I don't think there is one. That is what I have been reading but I would need confirmation. By waiting a year, I don't think GCU and SU pay an exit fee. Yes. That is in line with with the news report. |
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Post by Outsider on May 18, 2024 8:55:18 GMT -6
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Post by houstoncat on May 22, 2024 10:09:34 GMT -6
x.com/WACHoopsNation/status/1793311242331009301Random text I just got…. “Our AD just told us to start working on our game schedule as if SFA is gone. Meaning get two more games.” Take that for what it’s worth SFA fans and #WAChoops fans. Tweeted by WACHoopsNation
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Post by mavsman53 on May 23, 2024 14:53:22 GMT -6
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Post by mavsman53 on May 24, 2024 15:30:10 GMT -6
According to Matt Brown, SFA has submitted paperwork to leave the WAC
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Post by OSCAR P on May 26, 2024 2:09:07 GMT -6
Adios SFA! What are your thoughts on Angelo State as a potential replacement? Strong Athletics, facilities are good in Basketball, Football could stand an upgrade, but serviceable for FCS. Enrollment is around 10k. I think I heard they are doing a feasibility study again now, but not sure if Texas Tech would support the move. Personally I think they should move up and join the WAC, now more than ever, but not sure they want to or able to do so. Thoughts/insider info?
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Post by Outsider on May 26, 2024 8:08:53 GMT -6
It's a kick in the gut by SFA and UCO would be a better choice than ASU, but at this point I am not sure the WAC is worth it. DII move ups are not the answer, but the WAC doesn't have any other choice at this point. So, either way, it starts becoming an inferior conference. It's too unstable right now either way. SFA needs to reimburse its WAC counterparts for the football games it will back out of, as well as any other Fall sports teams if the move is immediate.
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Post by Outsider on May 26, 2024 18:17:05 GMT -6
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Post by bucfan on May 26, 2024 19:54:57 GMT -6
I also got the impression that he feels like we have time to make a decision about the Southland or if there will be other options in a year or two. Doesn't seem to feel the need to rush into a decision which is good.
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Post by buckeyecat on May 27, 2024 10:22:59 GMT -6
And so the decision rests. I am not so foolish as to second guess President Schubert. He has done an excellent job in building the university’s programs.
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Post by jaminthebody on May 28, 2024 21:22:12 GMT -6
I thought of an aspect of this realignment today that I have not seen anything about yet. Has there been a study on the effect of travel on student athletes’ academic performance? Perhaps this move by Stephen F is more than money, but is an academic decision to improve the performance in the classroom and to improve their APR scores. This could also improve the number of players that enter the portal and allow them to recruit better locally because family and friends can attend more games which in turn could increase the chances of graduating. Of course , SFA did have to serve a one year probation in 2021-2022 due to low APR as a member of the SLC.
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