TBR to Meet March 29th, ETSU FB to be discussed.

[BlackNGoldR3v0lut10n]

Preparations are underway in advance of TBR meeting on March 29th.

http://m.johnsoncitypress.com/Sports/article.php?id=105244

[walliver]

The talk of a A-Sun and Big South alliance is interesting. An A-10/CAA-type football deal might make limited sense but is probably unrealistic. Several of the football teams are PFL teams and wouldn't fit in with the scholarship teams. In addition, just about every scholarship team in the Big South would leave this afternoon if it received an offer from the SoCon, CAA, or even SBC.

[BlackNGoldR3v0lut10n]

ETSU released a pro forma statement breaking down the FB budget. New coach could make $340k/yr, with coaches' pool to climb to $1 mil/yr. ETSU will award scholarships in 2014-15 school year to the tune of $480k.

http://www.easttennessean.com/football-budget-breakdown-1.3006284#.UTk3etaG101

[BlackNGoldR3v0lut10n]

TBR Finance and Business Operations Committee meets tomorrow in Franklin, full board vote March 29th.

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Living/article.php?id=105559

Noland speaks with ETSU Faculty Senate

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Living/article.php?id=105735

[danefan]

That's no PFL budget. $340k for a head coach would be at the top of FCS schools.

[BigSouthFB]

Sounds like they are shooting for socon.

[BlackNGoldR3v0lut10n]

Sounds like they are shooting for socon.

Given that Noland has been spotted at the SoCon tournament earlier this month, I am not surprised.

[rokamortis]

The talk of a A-Sun and Big South alliance is interesting. An A-10/CAA-type football deal might make limited sense but is probably unrealistic. Several of the football teams are PFL teams and wouldn't fit in with the scholarship teams. In addition, just about every scholarship team in the Big South would leave this afternoon if it received an offer from the SoCon, CAA, or even SBC.

The reasons this is realistic are that same as you state is unrealistic. The A-Sun would retain membership of those schools that want to play scholarship football in an autobid conference and the BSC would get the benefit of a school or two to help provide insurance to maintain the autobid if anyone leaves for another conference. Gardner-Webb transferred to the BSC from the A-Sun, but if this arrangement was available at that time they may have joined the BSC as associate members in football.

[rokamortis]

Sounds like they are shooting for socon.

A number of schools are ... will be interesting to see how the SoCon decides to go. ETSU makes sense for a number of reasons, but also has some challenges.

[asucrutch23]

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/News/article.php?id=105927#axzz2PKuz5qgq


ETSU: 'Major announcements' about football coming today
Updated April 2, 2013 10:49 AM
By Staff Reports - JohnsonCityPress.com

Now that the necessary fee has been approved, East Tennessee State University administrators will make "major announcements" this evening about a new football program. According to the university, a news conference will be held at 5 p.m. to provide further details.





I wonder what these "major announcements" are? Could conference affiliation announcements be on the agenda?

[Laker]

I wonder what these "major announcements" are? Could conference affiliation announcements be on the agenda?

They wouldn't be naming Phil Fulmer as coach, would they?

[asucrutch23]

They wouldn't be naming Phil Fulmer as coach, would they?

Good point. Could be naming a coach. Fulmer would be a slam dunk. Hope that's the case.

[mcveyrl]

Good point. Could be naming a coach. Fulmer would be a slam dunk. Hope that's the case.

Live stream here: http://elearning.etsu.edu/news1.htm

Fulmer is there. Sitting on front row...

[BlackNGoldR3v0lut10n]

Live stream here: http://elearning.etsu.edu/news1.htm

Fulmer is there. Sitting on front row...

So noted, will he be the next head coach?

[mcveyrl]

Haven't said. All that has happened is announcing they're starting a team. Noland still speaking.

[mcveyrl]

Feed going in and out. Dr. Sander talking.

[rokamortis]

http://www.etsubucs.com/football/news/2012-13/9559/etsu-announces-plans-to-start-football-team/

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2013) – During a news conference today, East Tennessee State University President Dr. Brian Noland announced plans to start a football program that could be on the field by the fall 2015 semester.

His announcement came four days after the Tennessee Board of Regents approved a $125 student fee increase that will be used to fund the program. The ETSU Student Government Association voted to recommend the fee this past January. The increase is expected to generate approximately $2.5 million in revenue.
...
Noland added that announcements regarding a head coach, conference affiliation, and possible locations for a playing field will be made at a later date.

[mcveyrl]

Looks like Fulmer's serving as a consultant...getting up to talk now.

[mcveyrl]

Talks about finding the right man to lead the team...no conference mentioned...news conference over.

[walliver]

Talks about finding the right man to lead the team...no conference mentioned...news conference over.

If he's talking about the right man to lead the team, it suggests that he is not the man.

[BlackNGoldR3v0lut10n]

Looks like Fulmer's serving as a consultant...getting up to talk now.

Confirmed.

http://www.etsubucs.com/football/news/2012-13/9558/sander-tabs-fulmer-to-help-kickoff-etsu-football/

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/News/article.php?id=105938#axzz2PMPKSrJw

Steve Grindstaff (former ETSU player/car salesman) to contribute $50K.