Good article on Western Kentucky’s move up to the FBS level in USA Today here. Key points:
But the school must pony up. Going from 63 football scholarships to the FBS cap of 85 will cost close to $370,000 annually. Coach David Elson’s salary is going from $195,000 this season to $250,000 in 2009, and he [...]
Here’s the links to each part of our mini-series exploring the decision about moving to FBS or staying put.
Part I: Will three national titles (and a Michigan win) be enough?
Part II: The Now
Part III: The Landscape
Part IV: The Pros
Part V: The Cons
Part VI: Final Thoughts
Throughout this mini-series, I’ve taken a brief look at a number of components that would factor into a move to FBS. We’ve discussed the pros and the cons of leaving the FCS level. I think the entire argument can be boiled down to this:
Being a Big Fish in a Little Pond (Staying in FCS) or [...]
On August 9, 2007, the NCAA imposed a four-year moratorium on schools attempting to reclassify their divisional status. The moratorium will conclude on August 9, 2011. Programs are not allowed to begin an exploratory year for reclassification until the 2011-2012 academic year. They ARE allowed to seek membership in a new conference.
What does it take [...]
Here’s a quick snapshot of where Appalachian State athletics stands today:
On the Field
The powerhouse status of the Mountaineer football team has finally reached the attention of the national media. The win at Michigan immediately catapulted us into the national spotlight and gave a sense of legitimacy to the Football Championship Subdivision. In the last three [...]
