That limits expansion possibilities and makes the idea of forming a new conference improbable. In addition, the NCAA membership council last week approved legislation to further discourage growth, calling for a probationary period for new Division I members before they can share in revenues from NCAA tournaments and other championships. SSU's Brown took another view. It's kind of boot camp approach, but quite frankly moving up is a boot camp. I don't understand the need to add another boot camp.
Fundamental issues are why particular conferences are accepting particular teams.
Strong conferences are moving toward parity which increases all your resources. It does all of that. I can't compute the reasons why those that run conferences want to slow things down. Sports reporter Adam Van Brimmer can be reached at 652-0347.