Reasons

[Saint3333]

This was the date Peacock, Cobb, and Coach Moore decided upon before the season started. Not sure we need more of a "reason" than that.

[RankinApp]

This was the date Peacock, Cobb, and Coach Moore decided upon before the season started. Not sure we need more of a "reason" than that.

But I was really enjoying the Emperor Peacock and Darth Cobb (those big meanies) story. Now I have to settle for reality?

[ggasu]

The ACC needs us, they just don't know it. We would be competitive in that league in 5 years. Too much to hope for I guess.

I hope this comment was a joke.

Not that big of a stretch.

The ACC is going to be in scramble mode in a couple of months, trying to add anyone that will come. UNC, NC State, UVa, Clemson, Florida State, and Virginia Tech are definitely leaving. The ACC will be just like the Big East with a bunch of smaller name schools in a big name conference.

[JCline0429]

This was the date Peacock, Cobb, and Coach Moore decided upon before the season started. Not sure we need more of a "reason" than that.

Decided? Who decided? From the first quote by CC, it sounded like two made the decison.Did JM have a choice when the three met, or was it one season or none? Just asking.

[cbarrier90]

This was the date Peacock, Cobb, and Coach Moore decided upon before the season started. Not sure we need more of a "reason" than that.

Decided? Who decided? From the first quote by CC, it sounded like two made the decison.Did JM have a choice when the three met, or was it one season or none? Just asking.

One coach is not bigger than the entire program. Penn State taught us that last season...

[JCline0429]

This was the date Peacock, Cobb, and Coach Moore decided upon before the season started. Not sure we need more of a "reason" than that.

Decided? Who decided? From the first quote by CC, it sounded like two made the decison.Did JM have a choice when the three met, or was it one season or none? Just asking.

One coach is not bigger than the entire program. Penn State taught us that last season...

Has anyone said JM was? He knows who signs his pay checks. I don't think anyone compares ASU's program to the things that went on at PSU...not that you implied that.

[Saint3333]

A decision was made and Coach Moore was part of it, all parties knew the conclusion many months ago. Time to celebrate Coach Moore's great 24 years at App and look forward to supporting the next head coach. Anything more is speculation and does nothing but harm a member or members of the Appalachian Family. Have it if you must Cline.

[vegattk]

This was the date Peacock, Cobb, and Coach Moore decided upon before the season started. Not sure we need more of a "reason" than that.

But I was really enjoying the Emperor Peacock and Darth Cobb (those big meanies) story. Now I have to settle for reality?

Rankin... Your sig pic cracks me up every time! Touche... good job!

[Appersrule]

The ACC needs us, they just don't know it. We would be competitive in that league in 5 years. Too much to hope for I guess.

I hope this comment was a joke.

Not that big of a stretch.

The ACC is going to be in scramble mode in a couple of months, trying to add anyone that will come. UNC, NC State, UVa, Clemson, Florida State, and Virginia Tech are definitely leaving. The ACC will be just like the Big East with a bunch of smaller name schools in a big name conference.

UNC and UVA isn't going anywhere. State, Va Tech, Clemson and FSU could all bail to the SEC. But everything ive seen says the ACC is trying to build their basketball brand. No way in hell does that include App. We have a better chance of the getting in the Big Ten.

[ASUGoose]

Could be. I thought of that, but I question whether a conference would want to bring up two move ups from FCS at one time. It seems CUSA said they didn't want any FCS move-ups, but then again, that's CUSA. After all they did pull one in who didn't even have a football program and the SunBelt may have different values.

Two FCS move-ups with a great winning tradition is much better than FCS move ups that have only played a couple years (Georgia State, ODU) or not at all (Charlotte). I don't think it's out of the question at all for it to be a joint invite as we are two of the top FCS programs that have publicly said we are wanting to move up.

CUSA isn't going to take an FCS school unless they are in a larger metro market. They would instead pick from FBS instead. Our only option in my opinion is Sun Belt. I'm not sure the MAC would take on FCS schools either.

[appthunder90]

CUSA isn't going to take an FCS school unless they are in a larger metro market. They would instead pick from FBS instead. Our only option in my opinion is Sun Belt. I'm not sure the MAC would take on FCS schools either.

what about umass?

[Watauga72]

The ACC needs us, they just don't know it. We would be competitive in that league in 5 years. Too much to hope for I guess.

I hope this comment was a joke.

Not that big of a stretch.

The ACC is going to be in scramble mode in a couple of months, trying to add anyone that will come. UNC, NC State, UVa, Clemson, Florida State, and Virginia Tech are definitely leaving. The ACC will be just like the Big East with a bunch of smaller name schools in a big name conference.

UNC and UVA isn't going anywhere. State, Va Tech, Clemson and FSU could all bail to the SEC. But everything ive seen says the ACC is trying to build their basketball brand. No way in hell does that include App. We have a better chance of the getting in the Big Ten.

So, you're saying we're on our way to the Big 10? Can't wait!

[ggasu]

The ACC needs us, they just don't know it. We would be competitive in that league in 5 years. Too much to hope for I guess.

I hope this comment was a joke.

Not that big of a stretch.

The ACC is going to be in scramble mode in a couple of months, trying to add anyone that will come. UNC, NC State, UVa, Clemson, Florida State, and Virginia Tech are definitely leaving. The ACC will be just like the Big East with a bunch of smaller name schools in a big name conference.

UNC and UVA isn't going anywhere. State, Va Tech, Clemson and FSU could all bail to the SEC. But everything ive seen says the ACC is trying to build their basketball brand. No way in hell does that include App. We have a better chance of the getting in the Big Ten.

If UNC and UVa do not leave the ACC then they will be doomed to play in a lower tier conference.

Within the next two months. UNC, GTech, and UVa are heading to B1G. Clemson and FSU to Big 12 and VTech/NC State to SEC. Basketball makes no money, it is all about football.

[ASUGoose]

CUSA isn't going to take an FCS school unless they are in a larger metro market. They would instead pick from FBS instead. Our only option in my opinion is Sun Belt. I'm not sure the MAC would take on FCS schools either.

what about umass?

Boston market?

[JCline0429]

A decision was made and Coach Moore was part of it, all parties knew the conclusion many months ago. Time to celebrate Coach Moore's great 24 years at App and look forward to supporting the next head coach. Anything more is speculation and does nothing but harm a member or members of the Appalachian Family. Have it if you must Cline.

What's not in the first quote that Charlie said that indicated that it was basically a two way decision? After I think about what happened last late summer and the previous Spring, I feel that Moore stepping down was the correct move, but to insinuate that Jerry had a choice is probably not clearly true. Honesty is always the best policy if -one chooses to comment at all.

[asutrnr81]

The ACC needs us, they just don't know it. We would be competitive in that league in 5 years. Too much to hope for I guess.

At first I was like, "Hey, Phil understands the situation..." and then I saw this and...*facepalm*

The ACC is not happening...ever...in our lifetimes...heck, ECU is never getting into the ACC...

You may not believe this but I guarantee you a conversation was had in the last 18 months about the possibility of us joining the ACC. Now while it probably never had wings, it hAPPened!

Go APPS!

[Saint3333]

A decision was made and Coach Moore was part of it, all parties knew the conclusion many months ago. Time to celebrate Coach Moore's great 24 years at App and look forward to supporting the next head coach. Anything more is speculation and does nothing but harm a member or members of the Appalachian Family. Have it if you must Cline.

What's not in the first quote that Charlie said that indicated that it was basically a two way decision? After I think about what happened last late summer and the previous Spring, I feel that Moore stepping down was the correct move, but to insinuate that Jerry had a choice is probably not clearly true. Honesty is always the best policy if -one chooses to comment at all.

Honestly it was decided during the offseason.

[Watauga72]

Reality check for anyone thinking we'll move and dominate one of these smaller conferences......check out the record of UMass since they joined the MAC.

Not too impressive for UMass, but maybe the MAC is not a bad conference.

[AppinVA]

CUSA isn't going to take an FCS school unless they are in a larger metro market. They would instead pick from FBS instead. Our only option in my opinion is Sun Belt. I'm not sure the MAC would take on FCS schools either.

what about umass?

Boston market?

Meh. I like Zaxby's better.

[appst89]

A decision was made and Coach Moore was part of it, all parties knew the conclusion many months ago. Time to celebrate Coach Moore's great 24 years at App and look forward to supporting the next head coach. Anything more is speculation and does nothing but harm a member or members of the Appalachian Family. Have it if you must Cline.

What's not in the first quote that Charlie said that indicated that it was basically a two way decision? After I think about what happened last late summer and the previous Spring, I feel that Moore stepping down was the correct move, but to insinuate that Jerry had a choice is probably not clearly true. Honesty is always the best policy if -one chooses to comment at all.

I don't believe he was dishonest. It would have been dishonest if he had said Moore chose to retire or that there was a mutual agreement. What he said was that a decision was made and that there was a difference of opinion. Now, some may not like the tone of that announcement, but I don't think you can call it dishonest.