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The PAC-MWC Dominoes Begin to Fall/Conference Realignment
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OldSchoolHornet
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I still can't tell exactly what Wood has done for the football program and I still don't understand what "FBS or bust" means. My concern is if he isn't able to pull off the FBS move that he is putting football in jeopardy of going away like we have seen happen with so many other CSU schools.
Since there is no clear path to FBS inclusion does anyone want to explain what "bust" means?
I think you nailed it. That is my understanding of bust. Though unlikely to happen soon, but if football doesn't get a lifeline in the next realignment phase, football as an FCS independent could die on the vine. And, I don't think there is a realistic chance NCAA reverses course over the next five years and grants Sac State FBS status.
HeavyistheClown
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Which is why he moved the program to the Big West. With the Big Sky, a condition of membership is having football and provided a safety cushion in protecting football.
All bets are off now. Especially if he is not building a stadium on campus, another buffer of protection. Since the stadium will now be off site, temporary, it is easy to make disappear.
WTF did he leave the Big Sky until he had a football conference in hand!?
Either criminal, just plain stupid or crazy like a fox.
HeavyistheClown
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How about don’t say anything, just do it!
SochorField
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I think it was to show how "serious" and "willing" Sac was. Two things that are not quantifiable on their own: seriousness and willingness. Which is why a lot of people think it was a huge mistake to leave a great football conference prematurely as it obviously hasn't helped.
Everyone could still be proven wrong, of course. But man, its not looking good right now.
ES2X
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Big West baseball is pretty awesome.
Fullerton, UCSB, Cal Poly, Irvine.. It's good baseball (Fullerton will come back)
Cal Poly currently has the highest baseball attendance in California. 3rd Highest attendance in the West Coast behind Oregon State and Oregon (who we beat in the playoffs).. you guys should come and visit Baggett Stadium for a series if you have a free weekend.
Kadeezy
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Beautiful Facility, been there a couple times. Always surprised that UCSB didn't have something nicer, great location though!
HornetFootballFan
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I imagine the consultation from the attorney and he is following his strategic instructions.
HornetFootballFan
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I love Hornet Football. But truthfully the BS FCS revenues are not commensurate with the cost to field a highly competitive FB program staying FCS long term.
The big Sky required us to be full members and the Olympic sports travel costs i Imagine were losing revenue as well.
The last 2 FB playing CA teams will not leave BW / MWC to go to BigSky for that reason,
Either GROW into FBS during these next few turbulent years. Or be frozen in time FCS for another 10 years most likely,
We do not know what the ncaa specialist legal team advised us to do to position ourselves to pressure our admittance to FBS Indy or jeopardize themselves to a big lawsuit. Playing poker faced without emotions on the topic is wise from Dr Wood. Keep checking off the required boxes to win FBS status.
In the interim let’s hope HC FB finishes strong season. Basketball becomes a media darling as a bonus to attract an FBS invitation. I’m enjoying the ride hoping to slip into the playoffs if we do what we’re capable of. Stingers UP
BSC increased the exit fee for next year in response to our FBS ambitions.
All of this is risky, but I agree with @HornetFootballFan that this is a calculated risk.
All of this is risky, but I agree with @HornetFootballFan that this is a calculated risk.
Big West travel is cheaper. Sports like XC, track, some extent golf are not affected by travel changes. But flying once to SoCal (say Long Beach) then a bus to next game ( Fullerton) is significant savings of time and money.
Doesn’t matter if football doesn’t work. I hope Sac succeeds in football, but this all could be a bait and switch prepping for its demise as well. I believe San Jose’s fake stadium is a long term hedge if they have to punt on football without explicitly saying so.
Doesn’t matter if football doesn’t work. I hope Sac succeeds in football, but this all could be a bait and switch prepping for its demise as well. I believe San Jose’s fake stadium is a long term hedge if they have to punt on football without explicitly saying so.
