David Coulson interview, Part II

Here’s the concluding questions to my Q&A with David Coulson. If you missed Part I, click here. Enjoy!
GFWA: Give me your diagnosis on the health/state of FCS right now.
DC: I think FCS has never been healthier. You have new teams coming into the subdivision every year and a number of programs making significant upgrades to [...]

David Coulson interview, Part I

David Coulson, FCS Executive Director for The Sports Network, took some time out of his extremely busy schedule to answer a few question about the Mountaineers and FCS in general.  He wrote Magic on the Mountain, a book about the Apps’ first national title in 2005. I consider him an expert on all things [...]

The Move to FBS Debate: Unabridged

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

The Move to FBS: The Cons

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. [...]

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.  [...]

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 [...]