‘other than that Mrs Lincoln, how’d you like the play?’

Maybe we need Gould as a red zone ‘line up correctly’ consultant

sorry that was a weak joke referring to the Gould era!

how about time of possession?

that’s not how I read this from the NCAA:

https://www.ncaa.org/news/2023/6/28/media-center-di-council-proposes-changes-to-membership-requirements-for-fbs-schools.aspx

I didn’t say there was a LOGICAL reason!

yep. That’s correct. I think the correct call was made on the Hutton catch to the one; the ball wasn’t over when his knee hit. The spot, though, seemed wrong - should have closer to goal line

with the new proposed FBS limit of 105 (90%), that’s 30-40 football scholarships and like wise on women’s side. New limits for softball and track could cover that addition with a new sport (what’s left?), but 60+ new scholarships is a steep increase especially if Mrak continues to charge football out of state tuition costs for non California recruits.

again, not a knock on sac (I’d write the same if it was us, Montana, Idaho, etc)……the PACX taking a transitioning FCS school in time for 2026 competition kind of reduces their credibility of the ‘conference of champions’. The 2026 version is on par with the current MWC, although Gonzaga basketball helps.

I think they still will need one more football school.

Mascheroni was not suited up vs Idaho.

from what I remember of the ‘crowd’ at that stadium, it shouldn’t be hard to find each other.

That’s a terrible setting. Miles from stadium in basically a city park. Stands on the home side only. Behind the visitor’s bench are several softball field. Very uncollege-like atmosphere!

the grass turf on the practice field is not the softest surface in the world! Feels almost like a putting green.

In some of the FCS fan boards, there are BSC fans touting Davis as the next to move up because we have a $2B endowment. Of course, only a mere fraction of that is set aside for athletics!

This discussion would have made more sense before the PAC12 blew up and the MWC was looking to expand. And before this new change in FBS scholarships (and related increased in other sports to aid in Title 9 compliance). At least, you’d know what you were signing up for in all sports.

Sac needs an improved football stadium and new basketball arena just to be on par with their current peers. I hope that happens for them regardless of where they end up.

several of their tailgaters joined us at one point and I was amazed at their knowledge of our team - they’d been watching film.

I also remember one guy taking about how we were well coached and had some talented players but ‘y’all need some more brothers out there’. I think he meant we lacked speed in the skill positions.

remember when Sourh Alabama came here in 2010 (I think)? They were playing JC’s, military schools and a handful of FCS like us. They had an equipment Semi that was bigger than Montana’s and brought a bunch of fans!

all driven by the power conferences apparently. That 90% compliance rule makes it tougher for FCS-> FBS; FBS schools only need to add 10 on both sides. With increased limits on sports like softball that’s east to do and be title 9 compliant.

boy I hope so - really screws up the basketball schedule.

they were FCS that year under ex Miami coach Larry Coker

I still get hung up on the increase in scholarships. The new limit will be 105 and you must fund at least 90% - 95. So, FCS -> new FBS is 32 scholarships on both sides. I know they are proposing increases in softball (nearly 20) and track that could cover the women without a new sport, but 65 new scholarships had to be an increase of around $6M. I guess TV and bowl money cover that, along with student fees?

Heck, bring on Tarleton and UTEP! Let’s fill the stadium up!

the whole reorganization seems so weird to me. Like all the sudden by labeling it the PacX, that Friday night game between Fresno and San Diego State is going to draw more eyeballs.

I know market size is important, but i think quality of the conference means much more when it comes to getting a lucrative TV contract. I don't think ABC was counting on huge numbers last Saturday in Tuscaloosa and Atlanta to drive their advertising sales.

Portland often hit big plays and a running QB is always a threat (see the 4th quarter vs Idaho). I think our defense last week was very focused on #6 and we’re in man quite a bit - made us susceptible to the QB running for big gains after the coverage forced a scramble. I think Coombs will have something ready for that from the get go.