Would FAU be better off in the Sun Belt?

Harry · February 11, 2012

So what happens with Conference USA? Probably the possible merger between C-USA and the Mountain West.

If that goes down, one has to wonder if FAU isn’t just better off in the Sun Belt.

However, it would be nice if FAU has the option of choosing between the two and explores all their options instead of just settling for the Sun Belt Conference without close examination of where is the best fit for the Owls really is.

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GrayEagle · February 11, 2012

Boy, is that a no-brainer. If CUSA produces more revenue for them then the answer is a resounding YES.

FAU, while not as large as FIU, has a more cohesive campus. They have a new stadium to pay for as well. They were competitive in football early and maybe Pellini can get them there again. West Palm Beach is a pretty large market, comparable to San Antonio, Birmingham and Las Vegas. Their budget is an easy fit for CUSA.

I'd prefer them over FIU, but that's just me.