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Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:11 pm
by jd of de
Caribbean Hen wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:49 pm
jd of de wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:46 pm
UDHoops wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:16 am
Can we still participate in FCS playoffs in 2024?
NOPE
In fact, if mama has ever wanted to take a post-Thanksgiving cruise or visit the Christmas markets in Germany, 2024 and 2025 are your years to get that done.
No FCS playoffs in 2024.
No bowl game in 2025. The rule change to 5-7 teams being bowl eligible, eliminated the chances of UD getting an exemption our first year in FBS.
5-7 teams to a bowl game?
How long will it be before every team goes to a bowl game?
They will have to change the name to the post season appreciation participation game
The more P4 teams they can get into bowl games, the more money the P4's get to keep. The power conferences don't hide their greed anymore. In less than 12-months they have cut the G5/Mid-Major opportunities to get access to football bowl games and basketball NIT bids.
Very soon a 5-7 P4 will be playing a bowl game while a 6-6 G5 sits at home. You heard it here first.
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:35 pm
by bluehens2005
jd of de wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:11 pm
Caribbean Hen wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:49 pm
jd of de wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:46 pm
NOPE
In fact, if mama has ever wanted to take a post-Thanksgiving cruise or visit the Christmas markets in Germany, 2024 and 2025 are your years to get that done.
No FCS playoffs in 2024.
No bowl game in 2025. The rule change to 5-7 teams being bowl eligible, eliminated the chances of UD getting an exemption our first year in FBS.
5-7 teams to a bowl game?
How long will it be before every team goes to a bowl game?
They will have to change the name to the post season appreciation participation game
The more P4 teams they can get into bowl games, the more money the P4's get to keep. The power conferences don't hide their greed anymore. In less than 12-months they have cut the G5/Mid-Major opportunities to get access to football bowl games and basketball NIT bids.
Very soon a 5-7 P4 will be playing a bowl game while a 6-6 G5 sits at home. You heard it here first.
Sad but true…i can see it not far down the road where we are going to most likely have to win the conference to get in a bowl game even if records are better P4 wants it all
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:39 pm
by tomdawg00022
jd of de wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:11 pm
Very soon a 5-7 P4 will be playing a bowl game while a 6-6 G5 sits at home. You heard it here first.
Already happened this year with Army getting hosed because of their late game after bowl selection happened...although in Army's case they had 2 FCS wins...but they still were kept out of a bowl game at the expense of a 5-7 Minnesota.
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 5:43 pm
by bluehenbillk
Because they play the game later Army and Navy are the exceptions to this rule. Not sure what happens when Army joins the AAC
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:40 pm
by Baldspot
CUSA men’s and women’s basketball tournament currently underway in Huntsville, AL
Schedule and bracket linked.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-ba ... 8e75019281
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:26 pm
by Steve1981
Have any of you heard on your affiliate sports. Asked several months ago and people were not to concerned. Know UMass applied to keep men's lacrosse and women's rowing in the A10. The league will vote on the application next month. Men's soccer is waiting on the MAC and the indications are there will be an affiliated add so the sport would come back. Curious specifically about men's soccer and generally on the other sports not in CUSA. Congrats on the CUSA.
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:31 am
by Bluewyn Gold
Mr. Steve, thus far, only the affiliation for our new women's ice hockey program has been announced - College Hockey America.
https://bluehens.com/news/2024/3/26/co ... head-coach
Nothing yet on the other non-CUSA affiliated sports (i.e., field hockey, men’s soccer, men's and women's swimming, men’s and women's lacrosse, and women’s rowing), though it's not unreasonable to believe UD is seeking a single, eastern-based conference for these sports. You'd have to think an announcement would be made in the coming weeks, as conferences complete their spring schedules.
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:19 am
by Steve1981
Bluewyn Gold wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:31 am
Mr. Steve, thus far, only the affiliation for our new women's ice hockey program has been announced - College Hockey America.
https://bluehens.com/news/2024/3/26/co ... head-coach
Nothing yet on the other non-CUSA affiliated sports (i.e., field hockey, men’s soccer, men's and women's swimming, men’s and women's lacrosse, and women’s rowing), though it's not unreasonable to believe UD is seeking a single, eastern-based conference for these sports. You'd have to think an announcement would be made in the coming weeks, as conferences complete their spring schedules.
Best wishes and the A10 is one of those few conferences. Would think you'd give a hard look to the AAC and have not checked the depth of the SunBelts offerings. The MAC does not have a few teams and does not have that heavy east coast presences. Take care and kick some as in CUSA!
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:07 am
by dchen
This was from the UD Messenger email highlighting the UD Board discussion on UD financial challenges:
William Lafferty, vice chair of the board, asked about the financial impact of moving the Athletics program to Conference USA in fall 2025. Assanis said the costs — which will start in the FY2026 budget — are being covered through philanthropic donations. In the long run, the move will financially benefit UD by providing a more prominent platform to promote academic programs, research and admissions opportunities, especially in geographic areas with growing populations.
Assanis' explanation is very typical but the reality frequently is that the costs are hard and come early and the benefits are soft and well down the road.
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 6:02 pm
by topstraight
Just a post to highlight some Wins.
2021- JAX St. 20 Florida St. 17
2022- MTSU 45 #25 Miami 31, Liberty 21 Arkansas 19, UTEP 27 Boise St. 10
2023- NMSU 31 Auburn 10
Of course all these CUSA Wins by five different current schools were on the Road except the UTEP game.
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 6:11 pm
by topstraight
2024 CUSA Spring Meetings May 20-22 in Destin, Florida to attend:
>>Member Schools (including DELAWARE)
-- ALL Presidents, ADs, HC's in FB, MBB, WBB
>>All CUSA staff
*** 2024 CUSA Spring Leadership Meeting June 3rd in Dallas. CUSA Staff & Presidents only.
*** Missouri State addition still looking good--most expect it to happen in May.
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:14 pm
by topstraight
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:31 pm
by Caribbean Hen
topstraight wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 6:02 pm
Just a post to highlight some Wins.
2021- JAX St. 20 Florida St. 17
2022- MTSU 45 #25 Miami 31, Liberty 21 Arkansas 19, UTEP 27 Boise St. 10
2023- NMSU 31 Auburn 10
Of course all these CUSA Wins by five different current schools were on the Road except the UTEP game.
TS,
How many CUSA players got drafted?
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:45 pm
by mpwerrell
Caribbean Hen wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:31 pm
topstraight wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 6:02 pm
Just a post to highlight some Wins.
2021- JAX St. 20 Florida St. 17
2022- MTSU 45 #25 Miami 31, Liberty 21 Arkansas 19, UTEP 27 Boise St. 10
2023- NMSU 31 Auburn 10
Of course all these CUSA Wins by five different current schools were on the Road except the UTEP game.
TS,
How many CUSA players got drafted?
How many CAA players got drafted?
Re: I’m awake - UD to CUSA
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:45 am
by topstraight
Caribbean Hen wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:31 pm
topstraight wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 6:02 pm
Just a post to highlight some Wins.
2021- JAX St. 20 Florida St. 17
2022- MTSU 45 #25 Miami 31, Liberty 21 Arkansas 19, UTEP 27 Boise St. 10
2023- NMSU 31 Auburn 10
Of course all these CUSA Wins by five different current schools were on the Road except the UTEP game.
TS,
How many CUSA players got drafted?
Only THREE this year. But take into consideration--we Only have Nine teams.
[AAC-14, SBC-14, MAC-12, MW-12]
First pick of Third round was WKU's Malachi Corley. CUSA also had picks in the Fourth and Sixth rounds.
Have Ten Undrafted Free Agents sign deals so far.
FOUR (including UD's Jackson Taylor) so far have minicamp invitations--with more expected.
