Possible new Pioneer team an hour away?

may know · March 30, 2021, 10:24:40 AM

The article is behind a paywall so I'll link the thread.
https://csnbbs.com/thread-919467.html

valpotx · March 30, 2021, 12:15:41 PM

That would be interesting, with their budget struggles. I would love to see Chicago State turn around their difficulties.

VUGrad1314 · March 30, 2021, 06:13:51 PM

Good for them. I wonder if they'll be able to get into a more geographically friendly conference in the near future. If the OVC loses more members I could see them as a potential fit and of course the MEAC could probably use them as a member to help keep that conference afloat. It seems to me like they're going to be able to hold on to D1 status. Good for them!

usc4valpo · March 30, 2021, 06:49:45 PM

With the Chicago State financial situation, unfortunately nothing is certain.

Lurking Dog · April 01, 2021, 12:30:36 PM

This sounds like a rehashing of their AD's plan that got some news coverage four years ago. I see no evidence that it's anything more than an idea in his head.

I think the paywall article talks about a team in 2022, which simply won't happen. Recruiting for fall '22 freshmen has been going on for awhile, and they would need to have a coach by now. Not to mention, a little publicity that they're starting a team?

This doesn't even rise to the level of an April Fools' joke.

IndyValpo · April 01, 2021, 05:29:40 PM

Quote from: Lurking Dog on April 01, 2021, 12:30:36 PM
This sounds like a rehashing of their AD's plan that got some news coverage four years ago. I see no evidence that it's anything more than an idea in his head.

I think the paywall article talks about a team in 2022, which simply won't happen. Recruiting for fall '22 freshmen has been going on for awhile, and they would need to have a coach by now. Not to mention, a little publicity that they're starting a team?

This doesn't even rise to the level of an April Fools' joke.

I had to chuckle at this one. This from the AD with a straight face suggested the Horizon was a possible landing spot.

I not sure the Pioneer League would even take them.

CSU joined the Mid-Con when it was desperate. They joined the WAC when they were desperate. Their next conference will come when someone is desperate. They are the last resort school.

usc4valpo · April 01, 2021, 06:06:09 PM

Valpo would vote to let them just to get a W anyway possible.

VUSupport · July 08, 2021, 01:38:03 PM

CSU's new AD Elliot Charles doesn't want to add any teams to a declining department. Probably will move to NAIA before that happens