Quote Originally Posted by aceinthehole View Post
First, the AE should just add CCSU to get America East to 10 members (18-game basketball schedule).

Then the AE would have 5 football members (Albany, Bryant, CCSU, Maine, New Hampshire) + URI is a lock for #6.

At that point, you prioritize the regional schools available (SBU, Towson, 'Nova, Holy Cross, Fordham, Richmond, Merrimack, SHU) and invite more associates as needed.
Does Central Conn. have the academic or economic profile that fits in with the America East?

Profile and academic fit is something that matters to these college Chancellors and Presidents, and is something that is holding the CAA together closely.

Both the AE and CAA are full of schools that are at least Carnegie R2 institutions, with many as R1, and have a strong shot in joining the AAU. Bryant was a stretch but they are showing they are serious in bolstering their academic standing.

Is that something current members in the NEC can say?