Sour grapes, Simms? You're rather shortsighted to disregard the tremendous financial burden that Villanova will place itself in by making a move to a FBS football conference of questionable stability & quality. Furthermore, Villanova adds little to the Big East's football stature. Note that a big state school such as UCONN can more easily raise funds for new or leased facilities & additional scholarships, including those to meet Tile IX requirements, than can private schools. Philly has a lousy record in supporting college football based on Temple's experience. (More inside...) -- Duquesne Dukes Basketball Forum

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Date Posted: Monday, September 13, 01:09:55am
Author: Always a Duke
Subject: Sour grapes, Simms? You're rather shortsighted to disregard the tremendous financial burden that Villanova will place itself in by making a move to a FBS football conference of questionable stability & quality. Furthermore, Villanova adds little to the Big East's football stature. Note that a big state school such as UCONN can more easily raise funds for new or leased facilities & additional scholarships, including those to meet Tile IX requirements, than can private schools. Philly has a lousy record in supporting college football based on Temple's experience. (More inside...)
In reply to: Simms 's message, "The soccer stadium is also 30 minutes from campus. Look, I think it's great that Nova is attempting this. Good for them. In fact, anyone ripping the idea is just tasting sour grapes. If Duquesne was ever in the remote position to go to FCS we would be elated. Still, I think the move is going to be extremely challenging. I actually think Umass could pull it off better." on Friday, September 10, 06:06:24pm

Poor attendance means less revenue to pay for these new expenses. Admittedly there will likely be some additional TV revenue for Villanova associated with its being part of the Big East Football Conference. Will it be enough?

Villanova must make its decision on making the move more from a business standpoint rather than from an emotional and/or egotistical one.

Interestingly at the conclusion of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown tonight on KDKA-TV, the issue of Villanova's joining the Big East for football was discussed. The very same objections that I raised on this post were also raised by the participants on the show. None of them thought Villanova should leave the FCS for the Big East. I guess the media guys were also envious of Villanova's opportunity to "move up."

Frankly, I don't care which way they go. However, I do think they have a pretty good deal by staying in the very best FCS conference; namely, the CAA.

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You also have bowl game revenue to consider along with TV. Like was already said, there will be a period of a few years where Nova will struggle to compete. The question is long run, can/will Nova put up the facilities and $$ where they can challenge to be 7-5 or 8-4 every year and get the bowl money as well? And is the extra $600k for bowl $$ worth it for the expenses? Which private school will they be more like - Baylor and Northwestern (where I'd stay put) or Syracuse Stanford and TCU (leave). (NT) -- Rogabee, Monday, September 13, 01:48:22pm

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