Old guy Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 In this day and age of NILs, the I think the trend will be towards dropping sports that bring no revenue rather than towards adding new sports. This will probably be a widespread trend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 I didn’t even know there was a Pioneer FB conference, so I googled it. It’s pretty well spread out. From Stetson in FL all the way San Diego in CA. Other notables are Dayton, Butler, Davidson, Drake. Travel costs alone has to be a money burner as the members are geographically diverse. I have no idea if the players are on scholarships. I rather doubt the revenue generated by these teams covers much of the expenses associated with operating a FB program. I don’t see SLU taking on this type of burden and would hate to see resources diverted from the BB program to support a very small time very expensive FB program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkielBreakers Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 13 hours ago, brianstl said: If Dayton, Valpo, Drake and Davidson can operate a Pioneer Conference football team, so can SLU. No Southern Catholic school on that list. When Catholics cross the Mason-Dixon Line, do they lose the ability to charter schools? There has to be some Catholic U’s in Florida, Louisiana, or Texas, right? Why doesn’t at least one of them commit to football, join D1, and build a program. They should have a niche in the South, tons of talent and no Catholic school to even play D1 for within 900 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someoneelse Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 I would be totally ok if SLU branded its soccer team as St. Louis University European Football or something like that. Give it some flair, cache. billikenbill and AnkielBreakers like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkielBreakers Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 18 minutes ago, AnkielBreakers said: No Southern Catholic school on that list. When Catholics cross the Mason-Dixon Line, do they lose the ability to charter schools? There has to be some Catholic U’s in Florida, Louisiana, or Texas, right? Why doesn’t at least one of them commit to football, join D1, and build a program. They should have a niche in the South, tons of talent and no Catholic school to even play D1 for within 900 miles. And to bring this ridiculousness full circle. My interest in SLU Football is blue font. I don’t think it would or should happen. That said, I want something other than ND for Catholic football, and don’t tell me Boston College, I am not that Catholic. My imaginary school would be in a place where football matters and a program that actually puts winning first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 31 minutes ago, AnkielBreakers said: No Southern Catholic school on that list. When Catholics cross the Mason-Dixon Line, do they lose the ability to charter schools? There has to be some Catholic U’s in Florida, Louisiana, or Texas, right? Why doesn’t at least one of them commit to football, join D1, and build a program. They should have a niche in the South, tons of talent and no Catholic school to even play D1 for within 900 miles. The Marianist Order runs St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 49 minutes ago, AnkielBreakers said: And to bring this ridiculousness full circle. My imaginary school would be in a place where football matters and a program that actually puts winning first. Didn’t you just describe ND to a tee? AnkielBreakers likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkielBreakers Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 13 minutes ago, slu72 said: Didn’t you just describe ND to a tee? Well, in 1972, yes. As a final note, I will stop posting on this subject. I like and respect ND, but I wanted to vent after their slow start. They seem to have little sense of urgency, or competition, to maintain their fan base. I think that limits their success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Lindenwood's actually fun to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Davis said: Lindenwood's actually fun to follow. I watched the last 5 minutes of their SEMO game, to hear Rammer. If they weren't Black and Gold, I might get invested in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 minute ago, billikenfan05 said: I watched the last 5 minutes of their SEMO game, to hear Rammer. If they weren't Black and Gold, I might get invested in it. I understand why you would think that lol. Hunter also looks a little bit like Faurot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Elrond Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 21 minutes ago, Davis said: I understand why you would think that lol. Hunter also looks a little bit like Faurot. Hunter Field won’t look like Faurot until an opponent is given 5 downs…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 what are we doing here? SLU_Lax likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy II Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 25 minutes ago, Littlebill said: what are we doing here? -having this discussion until it fades and the thread about going back to the MVC can be started yet again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkielBreakers Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, Cowboy II said: -having this discussion until it fades and the thread about going back to the MVC can be started yet again Wait, could we go to the MVC in Football!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Elrond Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 33 minutes ago, Littlebill said: what are we doing here? Wasting time and having fun Next topic proposal: Should SLU have a Quiddich team? AnkielBreakers likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, Lord Elrond said: Wasting time and having fun Next topic proposal: Should SLU have a Quiddich team? First you Stan for Mizzou Football then you post this....Maybe log off for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 8 minutes ago, Lord Elrond said: Wasting time and having fun Next topic proposal: Should SLU have a Quiddich team? Only if you can find a supplier of magical flying brooms and flight instructors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Elrond Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 9 minutes ago, Old guy said: Only if you can find a supplier of magical flying brooms and flight instructors. Just as likely as SLU getting back into football…. Old guy and billiken_roy like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Cowboy II said: -having this discussion until it fades and the thread about going back to the MVC can be started yet again Or, heaven forbid, how did we ever miss on Blake Ahern. The all time greatest never to wear a Billiken uni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Although, I do think restarting a golf team would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 19 minutes ago, slu72 said: Although, I do think restarting a golf team would be a good idea. Small number of team members(so it wouldn't be a title 9 add), non-spectator sport, expensive as hell, slim chance of being competitive. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Lord Elrond said: Hunter Field won’t look like Faurot until an opponent is given 5 downs…. Ha ! Good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Littlebill said: what are we doing here? Just shooting the ish. It's not there's anything going on with the basketball team right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Davis said: Just shooting the ish. It's not there's anything going on with the basketball team right now. RiseOfTheBillikens likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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