Furman & Elon to the CAA??

[CID1990]

I have been wrong on things before, and I am by no means an insider, but I highly doubt Furman wants to move to the CAA, especially based on the moves of 2 non-football schools. they have too much tradition in the Socon right now, between App/GSU/The Citadel, and Wofford is almost there. I just have a hard time thinking they would want to move to the CAA, which may me a slight step up from a competitive standpoint, but travel expenses would probably be a little bit higher (Furman is probably smack-dab in the middle of the socon geographically), and they have little to no tradition (or current tradition at least) with any of the CAA members. I mean, sure, add Davidson and CofC, but that won't do much to the only sport that really counts-Football. It makes money, it's what gets the fanbase interested, I just don't see why Furman would leave or even want to, at least as long as GSU and App are still in conference.

I agree with you but there in lies the issue, GSU and ASU want to leave. So are we being pro-active? I have no clue. but as I said, it only makes sense if Furman thinks they are leaving in the next five years or so.

Im with YT, the departure of Furman just wouldn't make a lot of sense. I can see CofC and Davidson leaving ( and good riddance IMHO) but I think thing would have to somehow become untenable in the SoCon, and I just dont see that happening right now.

[OL FU]

I agree with you but there in lies the issue, GSU and ASU want to leave. So are we being pro-active? I have no clue. but as I said, it only makes sense if Furman thinks they are leaving in the next five years or so.

Im with YT, the departure of Furman just wouldn't make a lot of sense. I can see CofC and Davidson leaving ( and good riddance IMHO) but I think thing would have to somehow become untenable in the SoCon, and I just dont see that happening right now.

Let me clarify, I didn't say I was a proponent or even state an opinion on whether it makes sense or not, even though my post above seemed to be saying that. I was simply stating the only possible reason I could think of that Furman might be considering it.

[Aho Old Guy]

Appalachian is not going anywhere -- nor are the Furmanators. We enjoy tormenting each other too much.

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[walliver]

Of the schools discussed, I think that only CoC and Elon would seriously consider making a move to the currently configured CAA. Neither have that much time invested in the SoCon, and it could be a good move for both. It would put Elon more in the footprint of their student population, and it would give the Cougars a new conference to bitch about, I have no doubt that CoC would have moved IF, VCU and ODU were still in the conference, now it's pretty much a lateral move for both.

Both could easily be replaced, so I hope it's limited to one or both of these schools, IF the SoCon loses anyone to the CAA.

Who would be a good replacement in your opinion? Liberty? Gardner Webb? Coastal?

How about Duke? They would have to upgrade their football team however.

[Tubby Raymond]

We don't need any more small privates.

I'm ceratin your "private" is small enough as it is.

Another JMU guy that couldn't get into UR?

[danefan]

It appears there have been formal invitation out to Davidson, College of Charleston and Appalachian State.

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/2 ... arding-caa" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The SoCon has given the schools until July 4th to make a decision.

The conference reportedly has given three of its member schools until next week to declare their intentions of staying in the SoCon or leaving for the Colonial Athletic Association.

The Times-News of Burlington, N.C, reported that the SoCon has given a tentative deadline of July 4 for the College of Charleston, Appalachian State and Davidson.