A new and better FBS thread

[WhoRepsTheLurker]

Isn't it also true that a school can "opt-out" one year, then "opt-in" the following year. Seems like a smart move; see how it works opting out.......if it doesn't work to NDSU's advantage, change course.

This is correct. People making a big deal out of this are reaching for a reason to suggest that NDSU can’t move up, because they don’t personally like the idea. For whatever reason, such people tend to be 'loud' on social media. The next 2-3 months will reveal the truth ...

[BigHorns]

This is correct. People making a big deal out of this are reaching for a reason to suggest that NDSU can’t move up, because they don’t personally like the idea. For whatever reason, such people tend to be 'loud' on social media. The next 2-3 months will reveal the truth ...

At the moment, there's absolutely zero connection between opting in/out and a move to fbs. Some G6 schools may opt out as well.

Only P4 are required to opt in, and is tbd whether it turns out to be an advantage or disadvantage. A few schools like Nebraska are unhappy with the 105 roster limit it imposes.

People fretting over this are getting worked up over a nothing burger imo.

[HerdBot]

This is correct. People making a big deal out of this are reaching for a reason to suggest that NDSU can’t move up, because they don’t personally like the idea. For whatever reason, such people tend to be 'loud' on social media. The next 2-3 months will reveal the truth ...

They are loud because they know it's not true and people will comment. More comments boost the algorithm. Every keeps talking about how rich Tarleton State is... but they opted out yet nobody even mentioned it
It's called trolling

[The_Sicatoka]

The right decision is unique to each school.

[WhoRepsTheLurker]

At the moment, there's absolutely zero connection between opting in/out and a move to fbs. Some G6 schools may opt out as well.

Only P4 are required to opt in, and is tbd whether it turns out to be an advantage or disadvantage. A few schools like Nebraska are unhappy with the 105 roster limit it imposes.

People fretting over this are getting worked up over a nothing burger imo.

Case in point
Nothing screams 'FBS' like the current CAA lol

https://x.com/CAASports/status/1884692999734485343?mx=2

too many stupid people on twitter for me to bother

[WhoRepsTheLurker]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...ne-g5-mailbag/

Not sure who wrote this but it’s the classic 'this is what I think should happen' take, as opposed to reading the signs as what’s likely to happen

In what universe is 'NDSU FB strives to play at the highest possible level' (while actively trying to get into the MWC) compatible with being happy in an overpriced version of NCC 2.0?

In which solar system is the MWC adding NIU compatible with 'G5s wanting small regional footprints'?

Sorry but this guy has it wrong

[taper]

https://news3lv.com/news/local/grant...da-realignment
With some all too rare real reporting, a journalist got the full text of the MWC Grant of Rights through an open records request. Looks pretty solid and virtually guarantees the PAC won't poach any more for their 8th. A line I thought was interesting:

THIS GRANT OF RIGHTS AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), effective on the Effective Date as defined below in paragraph 6, is by and among the Mountain West Conference...and (ii) any entities that have announced plans to terminate their membership in the Conference but subsequently decide to remain in the Conference

Looks like they're planning for the event the PAC can't find an 8th member and some old friends come back with tucked tails.

[MWC]

I thought this was an interesting clause, too.

According to the agreement, the term of the new Grant of Rights begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2032, but the "effective date" for schools is when the agreement is signed. UNLV President Keith Whitfield's signature is dated Dec. 9, 2024.

I am not sure how this works? Maybe the next deal will come as an extension of the tv deal with the current providers. I am not sure they would have all signed this GOR with an earlier effective date unless they had had a pretty good handle on what the next deal entails.

[WhoRepsTheLurker]

Haven’t listened yet but SDSU AD interviewed on prospects of FBS move in this recent podcast

https://www.siouxfallslive.com/podca...h-john-gaskins

[ByeSonBusiness]

Tommy Tuberville was on a political podcast today. Spoke on the difficulties of legislating NIL/portal stuff. He thinks it'll break out into three tiers of D1, about 100 teams each.