When people talk about the recent successes of Appalachian football, everyone immediately jumps to the conclusion that we’re ready for FBS and that instant results will follow. This post will take a look at why FBS shouldn’t be a preferred destination and why the Mountaineers need to stay in FCS.
Bad Results on the Field. [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘FBS’
July 28, 2008
The Move to FBS: The Cons
July 23, 2008
The Move to FBS: The Pros
As with any major decision, you have to weigh the pros and cons before you make your move. So, what are the pros to Appalachian moving up to FBS? (These are in random order)
Money. It’s very simple. While a jump to FBS would definitely cost money, there’s much more to gain at the next level. [...]
July 11, 2008
Move to FBS: The Landscape
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 [...]
