I’m awake - UD to CUSA

[topstraight]

Another CUSA Highlight:

WKU was One of only Nine FBS teams to Win their Bowl game AND receive an NCAA Tournament Bid this season--the ONLY "G5" to do so.

And---YES--- WKU IS Staying in CUSA.

[Bluewyn Gold]

Only THREE this year. But take into consideration--we Only have Nine teams.

I'd bet most Delaware fans care far less about the number of players drafted versus out of the subdivision vs. the quality and number of players UD will be able to attract at the FBS level. While it's always nice promo for the Hens whenever one of our players excels in the NFL, it's far more important to be in a position to land talented players who can help win games now. We've certainly elevated our chances with reclassification. It's not even a logical argument to make to the contrary.

[Caribbean Hen]

Just a post to highlight some Wins.

2021- JAX St. 20 Florida St. 17

2022- MTSU 45 #25 Miami 31, Liberty 21 Arkansas 19, UTEP 27 Boise St. 10

2023- NMSU 31 Auburn 10

Of course all these CUSA Wins by five different current schools were on the Road except the UTEP game.

TS,

How many CUSA players got drafted?

Only THREE this year. But take into consideration--we Only have Nine teams.

[AAC-14, SBC-14, MAC-12, MW-12]

First pick of Third round was WKU's Malachi Corley. CUSA also had picks in the Fourth and Sixth rounds.

Have Ten Undrafted Free Agents sign deals so far.

Three so far have minicamp invitations--with more expected.

I was just curious and could of just googled it but good posters always add some extra tidbits that you don’t get on Google

So thanks

[Caribbean Hen]

Just a post to highlight some Wins.

2021- JAX St. 20 Florida St. 17

2022- MTSU 45 #25 Miami 31, Liberty 21 Arkansas 19, UTEP 27 Boise St. 10

2023- NMSU 31 Auburn 10

Of course all these CUSA Wins by five different current schools were on the Road except the UTEP game.

TS,

How many CUSA players got drafted?

How many CAA players got drafted?

Only one, the guy that took a kick off to the house against us but was shut down trying to run ball …. Safe to say he’ll give it a go as a return man in NFL

6th Round
New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube (Raiders)

[Cluck U]

Just a post to highlight some Wins.

2021- JAX St. 20 Florida St. 17

2022- MTSU 45 #25 Miami 31, Liberty 21 Arkansas 19, UTEP 27 Boise St. 10

2023- NMSU 31 Auburn 10

Of course all these CUSA Wins by five different current schools were on the Road except the UTEP game.

All very impressive wins.

UD isn't going to be winning the championship of FBS football, but we will have a shot at making the playoffs as one of the G5 invites...and/or pulling off an upset of one of the Big Boy teams either during the first round or during the regular season.

In any case, I am happy we are leaving the CAA...it is a shell of what it once was.

Win a bunch of games during our farewell tour this Fall and then let's get UD back into the national football conversation in 2025.

[mpwerrell]

TS,

How many CUSA players got drafted?

How many CAA players got drafted?

Only one, the guy that took a kick off to the house against us but was shut down trying to run ball …. Safe to say he’ll give it a go as a return man in NFL

6th Round
New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube (Raiders)

Thanks!

[mpwerrell]

Only THREE this year. But take into consideration--we Only have Nine teams.

I'd bet most Delaware fans care far less about the number of players drafted versus out of the subdivision vs. the quality and number of players UD will be able to attract at the FBS level. While it's always nice promo for the Hens whenever one of our players excels in the NFL, it's far more important to be in a position to land talented players who can help win games now. We've certainly elevated our chances with reclassification. It's not even a logical argument to make to the contrary.

+1

[topstraight]

Just for Comparison NFL Draft

SBC (14 schools)--6

AAC (14)-- 5

CUSA (9)-- 3

MW (12)-- 2

MAC (12)-- 2

[Cluck U]

And---YES--- WKU IS Staying in CUSA.

Conjecture, or fact?

It would be fun to play the Hilltoppers again.

[topstraight]

And---YES--- WKU IS Staying in CUSA.

Conjecture, or fact?

It would be fun to play the Hilltoppers again.

FACT!

Today was the last day/deadline for WKU to give 14 months required notice of a move without Humongous EXTRA penalties in Addition to the 2.4M GOR penalty and Two years worth of CUSA disbursements.

In addition sources from several different people in the know in Bowling Green have said they have been told WKU is not going anywhere.

Multiple sources--ALL--in agreement. That does not even take into account the sources I have--which are from a completely different origin.

Have also been told that the Missouri State addition (90%+ probable) coming in May is somewhat related to WKU remaining.

Can give more detail once that occurs.

I will note, however, that even Matt Brown reported that CUSA/member officials were not going to add anyone Until they had assurances about WKU's future.

[jd of de]

Have also been told that the Missouri State addition (90%+ probable) coming in May is somewhat related to WKU remaining.

Can give more detail once that occurs.

I will note, however, that even Matt Brown reported that CUSA/member officials were not going to add anyone Until they had assurances about WKU's future.

My single source says the Missouri State move to CUSA is still on as well.

[topstraight]

Have also been told that the Missouri State addition (90%+ probable) coming in May is somewhat related to WKU remaining.

Can give more detail once that occurs.

I will note, however, that even Matt Brown reported that CUSA/member officials were not going to add anyone Until they had assurances about WKU's future.

My single source says the Missouri State move to CUSA is still on as well.

Thank You. GREAT to have the additional confirmation!

[Cluck U]

And---YES--- WKU IS Staying in CUSA.

Conjecture, or fact?

It would be fun to play the Hilltoppers again.

FACT!

Today was the last day/deadline for WKU to give 14 months required notice of a move without Humongous EXTRA penalties in Addition to the 2.4M GOR penalty and Two years worth of CUSA disbursements.

In addition sources from several different people in the know in Bowling Green have said they have been told WKU is not going anywhere.

Multiple sources--ALL--in agreement. That does not even take into account the sources I have--which are from a completely different origin.

Have also been told that the Missouri State addition (90%+ probable) coming in May is somewhat related to WKU remaining.

Can give more detail once that occurs.

I will note, however, that even Matt Brown reported that CUSA/member officials were not going to add anyone Until they had assurances about WKU's future.

Thanks for the info.

Thankful you've been posting on our board...always good to hear from different sources and perspectives. Hope you are able to make it to the Tub for a game sometime soon. First beer is on me.

[topstraight]

Conjecture, or fact?

It would be fun to play the Hilltoppers again.

FACT!

Today was the last day/deadline for WKU to give 14 months required notice of a move without Humongous EXTRA penalties in Addition to the 2.4M GOR penalty and Two years worth of CUSA disbursements.

In addition sources from several different people in the know in Bowling Green have said they have been told WKU is not going anywhere.

Multiple sources--ALL--in agreement. That does not even take into account the sources I have--which are from a completely different origin.

Have also been told that the Missouri State addition (90%+ probable) coming in May is somewhat related to WKU remaining.

Can give more detail once that occurs.

I will note, however, that even Matt Brown reported that CUSA/member officials were not going to add anyone Until they had assurances about WKU's future.

Thanks for the info.

Thankful you've been posting on our board...always good to hear from different sources and perspectives. Hope you are able to make it to the Tub for a game sometime soon. First beer is on me.

Thanks!

[Baldspot]

Hoping Topstraight makes it to UD as well. For my fellow CUSA lurkers, Delaware is an excellent destination site to mix a game at UD with area attractions - Baltimore Inner Harbor, DC, Philly Constitution Center, Dover NASCAR, beaches in Sept etc.