Charlotte?

[LastMinuteman]

Charlotte would decline an all-sports invitation. The A10 is too hot right now. Just start the relationship by bringing them in for football. It's not like we're dividing up bowl winnings or million dollar TV contracts. It's another member to share the general costs and bolster the TV package in case they're thinking of reducing our exposure. If you block them what you're saying is you want the Southern football teams to make more long distance trips to the North. Which is flattering, but I'm not buying it.

[HyperDuke]

Charlotte would decline an all-sports invitation. The A10 is too hot right now. Just start the relationship by bringing them in for football. It's not like we're dividing up bowl winnings or million dollar TV contracts. It's another member to share the general costs and bolster the TV package in case they're thinking of reducing our exposure. If you block them what you're saying is you want the Southern football teams to make more long distance trips to the North. Which is flattering, but I'm not buying it.

I have to think the CAA wants to be in a position of power, not weakness. The more football-only members participating in CAA Football, the weaker CAA Football is. There's so much uncertainty right now, I wouldn't let Charlotte into CAA Football without full CAA membership.

If the CAA takes Charlotte as an affiliate member, what happens when Charlotte leaves for CUSA, GSU leaves for the Slum Belt, URI drops or changes affiliation, Maine, UMass & UNH (and URI) join a more regional northeast league? While there will still be a strong group of 6 remaining, it's not what it could be. Charlotte needs CAA Football more than CAA Football needs Charlotte.

[Dukie95]

Charlotte needs CAA Football more than CAA Football needs Charlotte.

Exactly. Don't get me wrong. I'd be nice to expand CAA football into SoCon dominated western North Carolina, but that's really the only bargaining chip Charlotte has right now.

Oh, you want to use us for three or four years while you build your I-A stadium? No...sorry. It's got to be all or nothing.

[monarx]

Charlotte would decline an all-sports invitation. The A10 is too hot right now. Just start the relationship by bringing them in for football. It's not like we're dividing up bowl winnings or million dollar TV contracts. It's another member to share the general costs and bolster the TV package in case they're thinking of reducing our exposure. If you block them what you're saying is you want the Southern football teams to make more long distance trips to the North. Which is flattering, but I'm not buying it.

If Charlotte wants a place just to play football then they can beg the Big South or MEAC for an affiliate membership. Its not worth it. We dont need them in football, it would help hoops a little, but we're fine without them there too. That said, I think they'd be a nice addition, so if they want to bring all sports to the CAA then I welcome them to one heck of a conference and look forward to football and basketball games with them.

[HyperDuke]

If Charlotte wants a place just to play football then they can beg the Big South or MEAC for an affiliate membership.

Mmmmm, Big South football! That's the stuff!

[moss2k]

From what I understand, we are not looking to move all sports to a single conference. Seems that we are looking for a home for football only.

[HyperDuke]

From what I understand, we are not looking to move all sports to a single conference. Seems that we are looking for a home for football only.

Independent or Big South?

[moss2k]

Independent or Big South?

our AD, Judy Rose, will be talking with Tom Yeager, CAA Commissioner.

Link to article: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/spo...y/1118278.html

[HyperDuke]

our AD, Judy Rose, will be talking with Tom Yeager, CAA Commissioner.

Link to article: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/spo...y/1118278.html

Yeah, I know. I was just messing with you. I hope Tom has a set during the meeting and lays out options for full CAA membership or nothing.

[moss2k]

gotcha! Judy's plan is to do FCS as a way to position us for the FBS realignment, whenever that may happen.

It makes sense for Charlotte to remain in the A-10 for our other sports and keep football separate, IMHO. For that though, we will need a conference that will understand and accept our position, knowing our aspirations to move to FBS when that opportunity opens.