FAU Staying In The Sun Belt

for goodness sakes can we just know who is in and who is out!

Does this mean invitations have been officially extended?

Interesting ... although it could be a case that the Alliance hasn't made any invitations (official or unofficial) yet. However, the certainty of the statement makes me think that the decisions may have already been made and they are just waiting for the paperwork to be completed to officially committ everyone to the new conference. If so then you'd expect news to break quickly on who has been invited.

FAU was probably in that 2nd tier of options to go to 18 or 20. I'd say this means they're not going to 24 just yet.

Interesting report.

What was their AD fired for?

We're in.

We're in.

Are you guessing, or do you know?

FAU was probably in that 2nd tier of options to go to 18 or 20. I'd say this means they're not going to 24 just yet.

You mean we are not going to 24 just yet, don't you?

and the chips begin to fall...

We're in.

Vito will let us know first.

Oh wait.

We're totes in.

I think that is why RV's pod cast has been pushed back to early April.

FAU has a new sadium too and did not get in?

FAU has a new sadium too and did not get in?

The alliance has no use for Erector sets.

The alliance has no use for Erector sets.

Hahaha. (+1 I gave you a -1 on accident).

FAU not getting in has to mean good news for us, right?

Hahaha. (+1 I gave you a -1 on accident).

Got it back for you.

FAU not getting in has to mean good news for us, right?

In and of itself, I would say not necessarily. FAU not being invited suggests the expansion will not be as broad as some have suggested--certainly any 24-team alignment would include FAU. And an expansion broad enough to include FAU would be more likely to include us.

But I think there are enough signs coming from different directions that we are in, regardless of what happens to FAU.

I am sorry UNT fans, but this FIU fan can no longer be silent. I have seen quite a few remarks on this forum about how FAU is a better fit for "The Alliance," than FIU. How our facilities are second rate, how our fan base is non-existent, and even some disparaging comments regarding our academics.

Firstly, I'd like to point out that FIU has outdrawn FAU the last two seasons. We had comparable attendance to UNT this season, keeping in mind that you had one game that drew nearly 30,000 people. Remove the Houston game from the equation and we actually had better average attendance. As is neither FAU, FIU or UNT drew as well as ULL, and when the difference in attendance is 300-400 people it isn't worth mentioning.

All this talk about our facilities being second rate is absolute nonsense. Our stadium does have a pressbox, it has 20 skyboxes, is being expanded to just shy of 30,000 seats, and will eventually have even more extensive skybox and concourse level facilities. Neither your stadium or our's is Bryant-Denny, so let's not pretend that there is some huge gulf in the quality of either stadium. Thought I will say, your stadium is very nice.

Furthermore, our strength and conditioning facilities and athletic training facilities are second-to-none in the SBC and are on par with many AQ's.

Finally, as far as academics are concerned, with the exception of Denver, we have consistently been rated by multiple publications as the top university in the SBC. We have over 3,000 professors for nearly 48,000 students, a budget of over one-billion dollars, and over $42 million in annual giving versus $7.5 million for FAU.

It goes without saying that we are better positioned, both athletically and academically, than FAU for "The Alliance," and belong in the conversation just as much as UNT.

I am sorry UNT fans, but this FIU fan can no longer be silent. I have seen quite a few remarks on this forum about how FAU is a better fit for "The Alliance," than FIU. How our facilities are second rate, how our fan base is non-existent, and even some disparaging comments regarding our academics.

Firstly, I'd like to point out that FIU has outdrawn FAU the last two seasons. We had comparable attendance to UNT this season, keeping in mind that you had one game that drew nearly 30,000 people. Remove the Houston game from the equation and we actually had better average attendance. As is neither FAU, FIU or UNT drew as well as ULL, and when the difference in attendance is 300-400 people it isn't worth mentioning.

All this talk about our facilities being second rate is absolute nonsense. Our stadium does have a pressbox, it has 20 skyboxes, is being expanded to just shy of 30,000 seats, and will eventually have even more extensive skybox and concourse level facilities. Neither your stadium or our's is Bryant-Denny, so let's not pretend that there is some huge gulf in the quality of either stadium. Thought I will say, your stadium is very nice.

Furthermore, our strength and conditioning facilities and athletic training facilities are second-to-none in the SBC and are on par with many AQ's.

Finally, as far as academics are concerned, with the exception of Denver, we have consistently been rated by multiple publications as the top university in the SBC. We have over 3,000 professors for nearly 48,000 students, a budget of over one-billion dollars, and over $42 million in annual giving versus $7.5 million for FAU.

It goes without saying that we are better positioned, both athletically and academically, than FAU for "The Alliance," and belong in the conversation just as much as UNT.

Prom Prom?

Prom Prom?

You'd have to explain what "Prom Prom" is supposed to mean. Pretty sure it isn't a reference to the Proms in the UK, or a school dance, so if you can elaborate it would be easier to respond.

This thread is about to double in size

You'd have to explain what "Prom Prom" is supposed to mean. Pretty sure it isn't a reference to the Proms in the UK, or a school dance, so if you can elaborate it would be easier to respond.

Well someone doesn't keep up with the Kardashians...

Well someone doesn't keep up with the Kardashians...

Why would anyone want to keep up with them ?

if the New Conference increases to 22, and UTEP moves west, the MWC adds SJSU and Utah State to get to 11 schools. this leaves CUSA with 4 openings, 2 of which should be filled by UNT and FIU.i don't have a clue who the other 2 programs will be. ECU and Marshall are really pushing for east coast teams, but the only one i can come up with is UNC-Charlotte,which is just developing a football program.big gaps,with no representation in Georgia,Tennessee,Kentucky, or Virginia.

I am sorry UNT fans, but this FIU fan can no longer be silent. I have seen quite a few remarks on this forum about how FAU is a better fit for "The Alliance," than FIU. How our facilities are second rate, how our fan base is non-existent, and even some disparaging comments regarding our academics.

Firstly, I'd like to point out that FIU has outdrawn FAU the last two seasons. We had comparable attendance to UNT this season, keeping in mind that you had one game that drew nearly 30,000 people. Remove the Houston game from the equation and we actually had better average attendance. As is neither FAU, FIU or UNT drew as well as ULL, and when the difference in attendance is 300-400 people it isn't worth mentioning.

All this talk about our facilities being second rate is absolute nonsense. Our stadium does have a pressbox, it has 20 skyboxes, is being expanded to just shy of 30,000 seats, and will eventually have even more extensive skybox and concourse level facilities. Neither your stadium or our's is Bryant-Denny, so let's not pretend that there is some huge gulf in the quality of either stadium. Thought I will say, your stadium is very nice.

Furthermore, our strength and conditioning facilities and athletic training facilities are second-to-none in the SBC and are on par with many AQ's.

Finally, as far as academics are concerned, with the exception of Denver, we have consistently been rated by multiple publications as the top university in the SBC. We have over 3,000 professors for nearly 48,000 students, a budget of over one-billion dollars, and over $42 million in annual giving versus $7.5 million for FAU.

It goes without saying that we are better positioned, both athletically and academically, than FAU for "The Alliance," and belong in the conversation just as much as UNT.

It's actually really nice when SBC outsiders speak up. Thanks for throwing that out there.

I don't know if the press/skybox is what is really the make-or-break argument regarding your stadium. Regardless of those and the attendance capacity, I've heard it is an eyesore. Would you say that is incorrect?

A few points:

How do you foresee your attendance growing? I think that is going to be really important. We have comparable attendance numbers, but you're coming off bowl game success. We're are coming 5 wins and the Dodge era.

While you are expanding your stadium - basically putting lipstick on a pig - we have rebuilt everything, can hang our hat on men's bball and a resurgant women's bball program. And it won't be long before we finally get that baseball program up and running in one of the best markets for that sport.

Another thing you have to deal with - whether you like it or not - is Miami's reputation as a fickle fanbase. Worse than Dallas! Even The Hurricanes can't put butts in seats with their history.

Lastly and maybe most importantly: how do the decision-makers feel about the markets? Does Miami have more to offer than DFW for their intents and purposes?

Thanks for chiming in.