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yucatan · 07-19-2005, 12:15 AM

In my created team sim dynasty, I started out as a 1A Independent replacing Temple. I've had numerous 9-3 seasons before going 12-0 this year (beating 5 ranked teams in the process), finishing the season ranked 2nd in the country by both the coaches and media (Finished 5th in the BCS so I was sent to the Peach Bowl). Despite all of this, I still haven't gotten a single conference invite. You'd think the Sunbelt would at least be interested in a 4-star program with 3-star academics that just went undefeated the previous year. Has anyone actually been invited to a conference out of 1A Independents this year? Last year, one winning season was good enough for most mid-major conferences to give you an invite.

07-19-2005, 12:51 AM

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	In my created team sim dynasty, I started out as a 1A Independent replacing Temple. I've had numerous 9-3 seasons before going 12-0 this year (beating 5 ranked teams in the process), finishing the season ranked 2nd in the country by both the coaches and media (Finished 5th in the BCS so I was sent to the Peach Bowl). Despite all of this, I still haven't gotten a single conference invite. You'd think the Sunbelt would at least be interested in a 4-star program with 3-star academics that just went undefeated the previous year. Has anyone actually been invited to a conference out of 1A Independents this year? Last year, one winning season was good enough for most mid-major conferences to give you an invite.

I was invited to the SEC to replace Kentucky after 3 years of 10-2, 11-1, and 12-0 seasons as an independent. I believe it's more random this year along with a team needing to have an awful season in the conference you get invited to.

ycbs · 07-19-2005, 09:16 AM

Yeah, and I also wonder if it might be just a little harder if you're an Independent. Unless, of course, you're Notre Dame. Program prestige may have something to do with it, too. What is your current Program prestige level?

mudd · 07-19-2005, 09:20 AM

remember your judging this years game on what was allowed on last years game... new game, tougher guidelines...

Aggies7 · 07-19-2005, 10:41 AM

I think to get invited another team in the conference has to be kicked out, so its all about timing.

theaub · 07-19-2005, 11:32 AM

My UL Monroe team just got invited into the WAC from the Sun Belt, replacing SJSU.

FieldingBLUE · 07-19-2005, 12:10 PM

Last year (2005 game), my created team got invited to the MAC after a single 9-3 season (after seasons of 1, 2, 2, and 3 wins). After winning the MAC twice, they went to the Big Ten. But it was weird, because Indiana was in the midst of a 23 game losing streak, but my team replaced Illinois (4-8) instead. Weird.

havent' gotten that far in 06 to compare.

07-19-2005, 12:15 AM	#1
yucatan Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Jan 2005	Conference invites nearly impossible? In my created team sim dynasty, I started out as a 1A Independent replacing Temple. I've had numerous 9-3 seasons before going 12-0 this year (beating 5 ranked teams in the process), finishing the season ranked 2nd in the country by both the coaches and media (Finished 5th in the BCS so I was sent to the Peach Bowl). Despite all of this, I still haven't gotten a single conference invite. You'd think the Sunbelt would at least be interested in a 4-star program with 3-star academics that just went undefeated the previous year. Has anyone actually been invited to a conference out of 1A Independents this year? Last year, one winning season was good enough for most mid-major conferences to give you an invite.

07-19-2005, 09:16 AM	#3
ycbs MVP OVR: 7 Join Date: Jan 2004	Re: Conference invites nearly impossible? Yeah, and I also wonder if it might be just a little harder if you're an Independent. Unless, of course, you're Notre Dame. Program prestige may have something to do with it, too. What is your current Program prestige level?

07-19-2005, 09:20 AM	#4
mudd Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In a van, DOWN BY THE RIVER!!!	Re: Conference invites nearly impossible? remember your judging this years game on what was allowed on last years game... new game, tougher guidelines... __________________ COWBOYS & TARHEELS My Blog and Site

07-19-2005, 10:41 AM	#5
Aggies7 All Star OVR: 39 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 9,556 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Conference invites nearly impossible? I think to get invited another team in the conference has to be kicked out, so its all about timing.

07-19-2005, 11:32 AM	#6
theaub Stop! Homer Time! OVR: 35 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Posts: 9,641 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Conference invites nearly impossible? My UL Monroe team just got invited into the WAC from the Sun Belt, replacing SJSU. __________________ Blue Jays, Blackhawks, Auburn

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07-19-2005, 12:10 PM	#7
FieldingBLUE Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Jul 2005	Re: Conference invites nearly impossible? Last year (2005 game), my created team got invited to the MAC after a single 9-3 season (after seasons of 1, 2, 2, and 3 wins). After winning the MAC twice, they went to the Big Ten. But it was weird, because Indiana was in the midst of a 23 game losing streak, but my team replaced Illinois (4-8) instead. Weird. havent' gotten that far in 06 to compare.

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