Hofstra and maac

[Clickclack]

http://www.app.com/story/sports/college/2015/03/08/future-maac-tournament-new-nassau-coliseum/24605719/

 

If the caa does lose hofstra... Then what? I know it's pure speculation but... Interesting

[bob87]

There has been talk for a while about the maac wanting Hofstra. Just not sure why Hofstra would want to move down to the maac.

 

Best part of the story if true is the Islanders are going to play 6 games a year at the renovated Nassau Coliseum.

 

 

Most fitting part of the story for it being about the maac is this line.

Hofstra's current endowment of $318 million would put it second in the MAAC behind only Fairfield ($313.1 million)

[UA'08]

I know what will happen! SBU will replace Hofstra and UA will he left in the dust in the America Least

[Clickclack]

I know what will happen! SBU will replace Hofstra and UA will he left in the dust in the America Least

Watch JMU closely as well...if they leave and Hofstra leaves...they will probably try to replace those two with UA and SBU and call it a day. Two good size markets to go along with Boston and Philly area.

 

However, for UA, it WILL required a significant increase in financial support, not sure if that can happen.

[olddog71]

And the reason SBU would get the invitation instead of UA is that the MAAC wouldn't want some upstart AE member coming into the league and immediately dominating all the sports championships.

[Albany Weave]

Hofstra is not leaving the CAA for the MAAC. No chance. They take pride in the schools that they associate with themselves in the CAA. The renovated Nassau Coliseum is looking for events.

[UA'08]

And the reason SBU would get the invitation instead of UA is that the MAAC wouldn't want some upstart AE member coming into the league and immediately dominating all the sports championships.

Was referring to SBU going to the CAA.

[UA'08]

 

 

I know what will happen! SBU will replace Hofstra and UA will he left in the dust in the America Least

Watch JMU closely as well...if they leave and Hofstra leaves...they will probably try to replace those two with UA and SBU and call it a day. Two good size markets to go along with Boston and Philly area.

 

However, for UA, it WILL required a significant increase in financial support, not sure if that can happen.

The financial backing is what scares me and leaves me fearing we will get left in the dust

[Dane96]

 

I know what will happen! SBU will replace Hofstra and UA will he left in the dust in the America Least

Watch JMU closely as well...if they leave and Hofstra leaves...they will probably try to replace those two with UA and SBU and call it a day. Two good size markets to go along with Boston and Philly area.

 

However, for UA, it WILL required a significant increase in financial support, not sure if that can happen.

 

 

If...and ifs and or buts....Hofstra left...the CAA would make a strong push for both UA and SBU, irrespective of JMU. That said, JMU is unlikely to go ANYWHERE. Flat out on the record by their A.D. and President.

 

I can't see Hofstra making this move. A-Ten...maybe...MAAC, highly unlikely unless there is a financial issue.

 

If we were invited (again) with SBU...I think Benson would figure out (or try to figure out) a way to make the move. I really do.